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The Student News Site of West Forsyth High School

The Zephyr

The Student News Site of West Forsyth High School

The Zephyr

Janie Peterson

Janie Peterson, Sports Editor

Janie is a senior second-year sportwriter for the Zephyr. She runs track and is a cross country captain for West and is also president of the Mindfulness and Meditation Club. In her free time she enjoys spending time with friends and family, listening to music, and playing the piano. She also is a writer for the Clemmons Courier.

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The Perfect Match: LaRue and Kozak aiming to replicate past sand volleyball success

The Perfect Match: LaRue and Kozak aiming to replicate past sand volleyball success

Janie Peterson, Sports Editor May 2, 2022

Senior Clara LaRue and junior Kayla Kozak have had their toes in the sand every day this week, but they are not on vacation. The two play as a pair on the sand volleyball team, coached and started by Lauren...

“Titans at the Next Level” plaque finally hung up

“Titans at the Next Level” plaque finally hung up

Janie Peterson, Sports Editor March 14, 2022

While pumping iron, football players can now literally look up to their Titan predecessors and role models thanks to the newest addition to campus, a giant plaque covering the wall of the weightroom. The...

Athlete of the Month: Tyson Adams

Athlete of the Month: Tyson Adams

Janie Peterson, Sports Editor February 11, 2022

As indoor track season is wrapping up, athletes are preparing for the state meet and looking ahead to spring track. Junior Tyson Adams is trying to figure out how to balance both outdoor track and baseball...

Teammates Logan McDonald and Alex Valliere at a West Forsyth swim meet.

No Longer Holding Their Breath: Senior swimmers commit to The College of William & Mary

Janie Peterson, Sports Editor January 5, 2022

From the time seniors Alex Valliere and Logan McDonald were 6 years old, the two have competitively swum with and against each other. However, this June will not be the end of the road for the bromantic...

Volleyball CPC Champs Set for a Bright Future

Volleyball CPC Champs Set for a Bright Future

Janie Peterson, Sports Editor November 15, 2021

The success of the volleyball team this year may not have been predicted, but head coach Lauren Gillon was not surprised. Gillon was voted Conference Coach of the Year and said that she and her players...

Lily and Tenley Douglass posing with their medals awarded for placing top 20 at the Providence Invitational Meet at McAlpine Park.

Runs in the Family: Douglass sisters dominate girls cross country

Janie Peterson, Sports Editor October 7, 2021

They say that your teammates are like family; for some, teammates truly are family. Sisters and top two runners on the team, sophomore Lily Douglass and junior Tenley Douglass, are easily recognizable...

Drumline, our hearts beat for you

Drumline, our hearts beat for you

Janie Peterson, Sports Editor September 25, 2021

When the third quarter rolls around, the student section cheers louder than ever, but not because the football team has scored a touchdown. Drumline, the heartbeat of the fans and the rhythm of Titan culture...

Left: Senior and UNC-Greensboro commit, Banks Cox, walks up to the plate to the song, "Bad to the Bone" by George Thorogood and the Destroyers. 
Right: Junior Reid Withers is ready to hit after hearing his walk-up song "Square Dance" by Eminem.

Silent Stadiums No More: A walk through this year’s baseball walk-up songs

Janie Peterson, Sports Writer May 14, 2021

The Titan baseball stadium has been quiet for a year, but players are now breaking the silence, beginning their season and resuming their tradition of walk-up songs. Walk-up songs are played as each batter...

Senior midfielder Analise Robinson fights for the groundball against East Forsyth. Robinson is a captain, as well as one of the leading scorers for the Titans.

Girls lacrosse sticks it to conference opponents

Janie Peterson, Sports Writer April 16, 2021

The women’s varsity lacrosse team made school history this spring, and not just for completing a season during a pandemic. The Titans finished the season undefeated with an 11-0 record, something that...

Junior Logan McDonald comes up for air while swimming Butterfly. McDonald broke the school record in the 200 Yard Individual Medley at the NCHSAA State Championships.

Athlete of the Month: McDonald breaks coach’s record

Janie Peterson, Sportswriter February 25, 2021

When junior captain Logan McDonald stepped up to compete in the 200 Yard Individual Medley at the 4A Swimming State Championship Meet last Saturday, his final words before breaking the school record were,...

Spring Sports Blurbs

Spring Sports Blurbs

Janie Peterson, Sports Writer February 17, 2021

Men’s Soccer Head Coach: Jeffrey Williams First Game: Jan. 21 at home vs. High Point Central Team Strength: A wide age range with experienced seniors as well as first-time varsity players. Team...

Jake Hill rebounds the ball in front of a Reynolds opponent. Hill will play a pivotal role on the team this year as one of two returning starters and a verbal leader for the other players.

Titans Bounce Back: Men’s basketball team hopes to continue last season’s momentum

Janie Peterson, Sports Writer December 3, 2020

In his second year as head varsity coach, Kevin King’s number one goal is to develop some continuity for the men's varsity basketball team. “The biggest thing is trying to get to where we’re doing...

Will You Be Tailgating Next Fall? Football and other sports standouts at your future college

Will You Be Tailgating Next Fall? Football and other sports standouts at your future college

Janie Peterson, Sports Writer November 12, 2020

College admissions can be an overwhelming process, with countless aspects to consider. Unless aiming to be a collegiate athlete, many are so swamped with important decisions, that they completely forget...

Varsity football players stand united as they prepare to take on the East Forsyth Eagles last fall. The Titans hope to play a condensed season in February.

Football Practice… Without a Football: County limits team workouts

Janie Peterson, Sports Writer September 19, 2020

At 4 p.m. on a Friday afternoon, the varsity football team would have already finished their pregame meal and would be getting ready to play in Mooresville. Instead, head coach Adrian Snow overlooks the...

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