The Voice of Wakefield High School

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The Voice of Wakefield High School

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The Voice of Wakefield High School

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Wakefield cross-country competes at Ravenscroft for the fall season. Many runners would achieve new personal records in this race. (Photo Courtesy of Wakefield Cross Country Team)

Cross country runners face tough road to regionals

Drake Williams, Managing Editor November 3, 2023

Wakefield High School’s cross country team has had their eyes set on competing in the regional competition since the beginning of the year, and they plan on going even further than that. This is a great...

Elsa Weiner, Maya El-Kaissi, Coach Stewart, Maya Raftery, and co-captain Sophie Hanna line up for a picture at one of their matches. The close nature of this team drives the team to success both on and off the court. 
(Photo Courtesy of Julie Raftery)

Camaraderie shapes Wakefield women’s tennis season

Gaby Sciaudone, Sports Editor October 16, 2023

As the fall sports season comes to a close, Wakefield women’s tennis team is finishing up their season strong. With a record of 7-6 and a conference record of 6-4, the Lady Wolverines have a lot to be...

The boys huddle up at the end of the first half as they look to wrap things up against Knightdale on Oct. 2. They went on to win the game, 10-1, with multiple players registering 2 goals each.

Wakefield men’s soccer’s remarkable season makes school history

Seth Steiner, Features Editor October 13, 2023

It’s not often that teams find themselves making history, yet Wakefield High School’s varsity men’s soccer team has done it. This season has been nothing short of incredible for the team, featuring...

The Lady Wolverines display their strong defensive capabilities in their September 26 game against Millbrook High School. The girls embrace the opportunity to compete against strong opponents, and have high hopes going into the rest of their conference plays.

‘We’re just good’: Wakefield women’s volleyball continues legacy with another dominant season

Gaby Sciaudone and Drake Williams October 2, 2023

With strong chemistry, team building and leadership, the Wakefield women’s volleyball team brings an exciting start to the school year with a 13-4 record. The season opened up with a disappointing...

Matthew Stanicek (defensive back) catches ball midair following a punt. The Wakefield Wolverines train vigorously in preparation of the Homecoming game.

Wolverines prepare for Homecoming game against Rams

Emily Dudash and Faith Abernathy September 29, 2023

Wakefield High School's varsity football team is preparing for a match-up in tonight's Homecoming game against Rolesville High School. At 7 p.m., the Wolverines will take on the Rams at home. Fans and...

Three Juniors proudly stand on the field for last nights Powderpuff game. The Juniors faced the Seniors and the Freshmen faced the Sophomores in two epic forty minute games.

Wolverines hit the field for annual Powderpuff game

Nic Cazin and Lana Harrison September 27, 2023

With school spirit week starting yesterday, Homecoming season is upon us at Wakefield High School. Students can look forward to all sorts of events this week, including this afternoon’s highly anticipated...

Wakefields varsity cheer team practices stunts for the upcoming pep rally and homecoming game. The homecoming game will take place Sept. 29.

Spreading sideline spirit: cheer, dance, STEP teams take center stage

Hannah Kilian and Katie Spampinato September 26, 2023

Wakefield High School students are anticipating the Homecoming game this Friday, and it is up to the school's cheer, dance and STEP teams to come together to ignite Wolverine pride. Over the last few weeks,...

Coach Allred kneeling with his team. Since his appointment, Wakefield has seen incredible performance, including back to back wins against Franklinton and Broughton.

Touchdown Wolverines! Wakefield football welcomes Coach Allred to the team

Seth Steiner and Caroline Rhoad September 26, 2023

This season, Wakefield’s varsity football team has undergone big changes: most notably, the addition of a new head coach. With Justin Allred as the new voice leading the team, the future of football...

Wakefield High Schools softball team is making school history this year in the state playoffs. Go support them this Friday at 5pm, home turf!

Wakefield softball reaches fourth round of playoffs, makes school history

Emily Dudash and Nic Cazin May 19, 2023

On Tuesday, Wakefield’s softball team made school history: they won 5 to 1 against Garner High School, advancing the girls into the fourth round of state playoffs, a first for the softball program at...

Hockey has become quite a popular sport in NC, and much of this is thanks to the state’s only NHL team, the Hurricanes. Since the Hurricanes came to NC in 1997, the sport has become a mainstay and the team, a household name.

How NC has become a hub for hockey culture

Seth Steiner, Staff Writer May 11, 2023

Hockey, in essence, has always been thought to be a sport limited to cold climates, namely Canada. However, that isn’t true. Thanks to the expansion of hockey throughout the world, and especially the...

Jael Castillo swings for the fences against the East Wake Academy Eagles.

Wakefield baseball nears end of conference play

Jordan McIntyre and Emily Dudash April 19, 2023

The Wakefield varsity baseball team secured their second conference win on Monday, April 17th against Heritage, leaving them 5th in the Northern Atlantic 4A and in good spirits as they head towards the...

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