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Avery Hommel

Avery Hommel, Sports Editor, Social Media Co-Manager

Senior Avery Hommel is the Sports Editor and a Social Media Co-Manager for Maroon & White. She plans to continue her education at ETSU majoring in sports management and minoring in psychology. Avery enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, shopping, and sunsets.

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Senior Jonathan Helms diving on senior night in January.

Senior diver Jonathan Helms concludes remarkable career with a seventh place finish at state championship

Avery Hommel, Sports Editor, Social Media Co-Manager | March 6, 2025

When senior Jonathan Helms first joined the diving team his freshman year, he never expected to excel at his sport. However, after countless hours of practice, wet swimsuits, and much determination, Helms...

Co-captain midfielder Lana Lavinder, 13,  and co-captain forward Aryana Patterson, 3, leading the team. (Photo courtesy Danny Dorsey)

Dynamic Duo: Aryana Patterson and Lana Lavinder smash school and state girls soccer records

Avery Hommel, Sports Editor, Social Media Co-Manager | March 6, 2025

Life is sweeter when you have a partner in crime, and for Aryana Patterson and Lana Lavinder, that life exists on the soccer field. Their partnership was rekindled freshman year after not playing together...

Coach Derek Dowdell (left), pictured with his son, senior Trent Dowdell (right). (Photo courtesy of Eddie Gray)

It’s a Family Affair: Trent Dowdell continues his football career at Emory and Henry

Avery Hommel, Sports Editor, Social Media Co-Manager | March 5, 2025

On Jan. 27, senior running back Trent Dowdell made the call to verbally commit to Emory and Henry’s football program. This comes after football’s lifelong force in not only his life, but also in...

Courtesy of Michael McMeans (top), Charlie Tiller (bottom).

Building Bonds Through Travel: Basketball Teams travel to opposite ends of the east coast

Avery Hommel, Sports Editor, Social Media Co-Manager | March 4, 2025

Between the warmth of Florida and the chilly winds of New York City, the boys and girls basketball teams relished their time away on two wonderful trips that served as both an end of the year vacation...

Ultimately, despite losing a big senior class, the team's goals remain high. This year, they are relying on the emerging talent of the juniors and sophomores to strengthen the team and fill the gaps, aiming to build a strong foundation for future success.

New Season, new leaders: Junior class shines as baseball team kicks off

Avery Hommel, Sports Editor, Social Media Co-Manager | February 27, 2025

The boys baseball team opened their season Tuesday night with a 11-7 win against Dobyns Bennett. Every player rotated in during the scrimmage, providing young talent the opportunity to shine while fostering...

Davidson with his plague after being announced as winner.

Jackson Davidson wins 3-Point Competition, hailed “best shooter in Tennessee”

Avery Hommel, Sports Editor, Social Media Co-Manager | February 3, 2025

The crowd of supporters in Viking Hall erupted as Jackson Davidson was declared the winner of the Toyota Classic 3-point competition on Dec. 31, 2024. But this accomplishment comes after years of hard...

HOSA officers attend leadership conference in Knoxville, Tennessee

[Photo] HOSA: Providing opportunities for the next generation of healthcare professionals

Anna Grace Hodges, Staff Writer | January 31, 2025

HOSA officers attend leadership conference in Knoxville, Tennessee

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