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THE STUDENT NEWS SITE OF WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

THE WATCHDOG
THE STUDENT NEWS SITE OF WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

THE WATCHDOG
Lizzy Laurelli

Lizzy Laurelli, Assistant Editor in Chief

I am a senior and Assistant Editor in Chief this year. This year is my third year writing for The Watchdog and sixth year working in journalism. I am a huge enthusiast of softball, watching sports, and weightlifting.

All content by Lizzy Laurelli
The Nationals' scoreboard after a walk-off win in the 2024 season.

SIX YEARS LATER…WHERE DO THE NATIONALS STAND NOW?

Lizzy Laurelli, Assistant Editor in Chief
May 10, 2025
NBA phenom Luka Doncic has unexpectedly been traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.

THE DEVASTATING REALITY OF PROFESSIONAL SPORTS

Lizzy Laurelli, Assistant Editor in Chief
February 27, 2025
Juan Soto announces that he has signed with the Mets.

STOP THE RECORD BREAKING CONTRACTS!!!

Lizzy Laurelli, Assistant Editor in Chief
January 31, 2025
Hayfield Secondary School has made Northern Virginia high school football playoffs viral for the wrong reasons.

THE “HAWKS'” JOCKS

Lizzy Laurelli, Assistant Editor in Chief
January 15, 2025
A baseball and softball lie adjacent to each other.

“I’LL TAKE YOU YARD”

Lizzy Laurelli, Assistant Editor in Chief
November 26, 2024
A beautiful sunset prior to kickoff at Westfield's turf field.

FIRST TIME FOOTBALL

Lizzy Laurelli, Assistant Editor in Chief
November 8, 2024
United States Olympic Softball silver medalist Ali Aguilar winds up to throw a ball.

THE CONTINUED EXCLUSION OF SOFTBALL

Lizzy Laurelli, Assistant Editor in Chief
October 16, 2024
The centerfield entrance and greenery of Nationals Park in Washington D.C.

NATIONALS’ ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

Lizzy Laurelli, Assistant Editor in Chief
May 30, 2024
Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark celebrates among the stands in the 2024 Big 10 tournament.

CAITLIN CLARK—A SPARK OF OPTIMISM FOR WOMEN’S SPORTS

Lizzy Laurelli, Assistant Editor in Chief
May 21, 2024
Westfield Varsity Softball Head Coach Donnie Dutton coaches from the third base line.

WESTFIELD CLOSES REGULAR SEASON WITH A BANG

Lizzy Laurelli, Assistant Editor in Chief
May 13, 2024
Rylee Schmid, 10, awaits a pitch.

WESTFIELD DOMINATES WEEK IN CONCORDE

Lizzy Laurelli, Assistant Editor in Chief
April 24, 2024
Izzy Lalli, 11, hits the game winning RBI in the eighth inning.

WESTFIELD’S EXCITING WALK OFF IN EXTRAS

Lizzy Laurelli, Assistant Editor in Chief
April 16, 2024
Westfield Softball’s infield huddles prior to an inning.

COLD BATS LEAD TO LOSS AGAINST MADISON

Lizzy Laurelli, Assistant Editor in Chief
April 12, 2024
Westfield Softball coaches and players celebrate after the win at Centreville High.

WESTFIELD POWERS OVER RIVAL CENTREVILLE

Lizzy Laurelli, Assistant Editor in Chief
April 9, 2024
Rylee Schmid, 10, and Ciara Ramsey, 11, celebrate after scoring.

VARSITY SOFTBALL FINDS SUCCESS IN SPRING BREAK INVITATIONAL

Lizzy Laurelli, Assistant Editor in Chief
April 5, 2024
The interior of Capital One Arena prior to a Washington Wizards game.

THE WIZARDS AND CAPITALS SHOULD REMAIN IN D.C.

Lizzy Laurelli, Assistant Editor in Chief
April 2, 2024
Westfield’s infield holds a mid-game huddle.

WESTFIELD SOFTBALL TAKES TOUGH LOSS TO YORKTOWN

Lizzy Laurelli, Assistant Editor in Chief
March 21, 2024
Morgan Mills, 10, throws a pitch for the Bulldogs.

VARSITY SOFTBALL KICKS OFF THE SEASON WITH A THRILLER AGAINST COLGAN

Lizzy Laurelli, Assistant Editor in Chief
March 19, 2024
The cover of the first Sports Illustrated issue, released in 1954.

SPORTS ILLUSTRATED: WHAT’S NEXT?

Lizzy Laurelli, Assistant Editor in Chief
February 15, 2024
The deceptive yet attractive packaging of energy drinks.

ENERGY AT A RISK

Lizzy Laurelli, Assistant Editor in Chief
January 2, 2024
A view of an athletic training room, where student-athletes go for injury evaluation and rehab.

CONCUSSIONS AND OTHER INJURIES IN HIGHSCHOOL ATHLETICS

Lizzy Laurelli, Assistant Editor in Chief
November 3, 2023
Jonny Farmelo takes a swing for Westfield in the 2023 playoffs.

WESTFIELD ALUMNI TAKES A SWING AT PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL

Lizzy Laurelli, Assistant Editor in Chief
September 29, 2023
The logo and bracket of March Madness, the second most popular collegiate event in the United states, only rivaling football. Photo courtesy of Sportingnews.com.

THE WHIRLWIND OF MARCH MADNESS

Lizzy Laurelli, Assistant Editor in Chief
June 12, 2023
A common occurrence of one of Westfield’s busiest halls being empty.

THE IRONIST: WESTFIELD’S SPIRITED HALLS

Lizzy Laurelli, Assistant Editor in Chief
November 30, 2022
THE FIGHT FOR OPPORTUNITY IN WOMEN'S SPORTS

THE FIGHT FOR OPPORTUNITY IN WOMEN’S SPORTS

Lizzy Laurelli, Assistant Editor in Chief
October 27, 2022
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