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The Voice of Wakefield High School

The Howler

The Voice of Wakefield High School

The Howler

At the heart of every game Wakefield's men's soccer team plays is their chemistry. From on-field pep talks to communicating plays, making sure everyone is on the same page is vital to the quality of their game. (Photo courtesy of Carter Kinsman)

Wakefield Men’s Soccer satisfies their appetite for victory

Seth Steiner, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 10, 2024

Wakefield High School’s varsity men’s soccer team is no stranger to success. With a current record of 14-1 overall and 5-0 in the conference, it’s safe to say that this tradition of success has endured...

Madi Gross dribbles away from pressure to create opportunities for an attack. The chemistry among her fellow teammates helps the offense thrive.

Friendship and inclusivity allow Wakefield’s women’s soccer to thrive on the field

Caroline Rhoad, Sports Photography Editor April 17, 2024

The Wakefield women’s varsity soccer team is ready to work hard and win big this spring. Last season’s strength in teamwork allowed for the girls to achieve an overall record of 11-9-2 and a conference...

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...

Wakefield Women's Soccer team dinner before playing against Wake Forest. They currently have a .54-win percentage with a streak of three won games in a row.

Wakefield women’s soccer: A young but talented team

Gaby Sciaudone and Danielle Kirschner, Sports Editor and Staff Writer April 12, 2023

After losing ten seniors last year, the 2022-2023 women’s varsity soccer team, led by Coach Tommy Retzlaf, has been presented with a roster consisting primarily of underclassmen. The juniors and seniors...

Wakefield men's soccer strategizes for an upcoming game against Wake Forest.  Wolverines went on to win the game with a 2-0 shut-out.

Wakefield men’s soccer athletes strive for unity in the 2022 season

Danielle Kirschner and Jordan McIntyre October 13, 2022

A new school year means a new season for the men’s soccer team at Wakefield. Hopes are high as senior athletes grasp their last few moments of high school sports and freshmen come into a challenging...

Players wait with anticipation to see who the ball will hurtle towards next.

Women’s soccer players pursue citizenship and goals

Yusha Ahsan and Kendall Wilson April 27, 2022

As the 2022 women’s soccer season plays out, many of the determined players work hard to improve their skills. This way, they will be able to keep the season going strong, with all the challenges...

Jason Schunk passes the ball to a teammate.

The men’s soccer team kicks it with some tough competitors

Abigail Mosher, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 30, 2019

Dribble, pass, shoot, score! This season the men’s soccer team fought resiliently against some intense opponents, such as Wake Forest and Heritage, finishing third out of six in their conference.  “Last...

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