Winter Sports Archives - The Talisman

The Scoop on Indoor Track and Field

February 4, 2019

Filed under Showcase, Sports, Winter Sports

Blood, sweat, and constant pain. These are just some of the things that indoor track athletes deal with daily. However, although it seems like it, the sport is not just a battle to survive, but also a way for students to stay in shape, compete, and showcase their incredible running, throwing, and jumping...

Winter Sports Coaches View On The Upcoming Season

Glenn Young and Sam Beatty

November 20, 2018

Filed under Sports, Winter Sports

Recently, Talisman writer Glenn Young met with Towson's 2018-2019 winter sports coaches in hopes of seeing what truly goes into making championship caliber teams. Here is what these coaches had to say: Q- "Last year the basketball team had a breakthrough season, recording their first playoff victory in several years. What has changed in the program, and c...

Towson Basketball: Tradition of No Swag

Amir Defino, Senior Editor

December 1, 2017

Filed under Sports, Winter Sports

How big of a role does clothing play in life? Growing up, my parents would continuously nag me about dressing appropriately and looking presentable. As I progress through life, I see that clothing is not just pieces of cloth on your back - it is a representation of who you are and in some cases, can...

Towson Varsity Basketball Clash with Rival Dulaney to Launch Season

Amir Defino, Staff Writer

December 5, 2016

Filed under Showcase, Sports, Winter Sports

The long awaited basketball season has finally arrived. The Towson Generals kick off the season with an encounter against their arch-rival, the Dulaney Lions. The game is set for Wednesday, December 7th at Towson. The girls team open up at 4:00 and the boys follow at 5:30. The girls are coming off...

A Season to Remember

Daja Alexander

March 15, 2016

Filed under Showcase, Sports, Winter Sports

As we wrap up our winter sports season, it’s vital to look back on the great accomplishments of the JV and varsity girls’ basketball teams. With our JV girls at 8-4 and our Varsity at 17-3, it’s evident that they worked hard this season to make us, their parents, and each other proud. It can be...

Cheerleaders, the Backbone of the Game

Sohei Matsui

January 14, 2016

Filed under Sports, Winter Sports

Rock with maroon, and roll with the white! The Towson High School Cheerleaders are here! The dynamic, spirited, and lively girls are in season all year round to represent the intensity of the Towson Generals. In the heated moments of games and matches, the cheerleaders provide the backbone to keep the...

JV Boys Basketball

Jack Bayne

January 7, 2016

Filed under Sports, Winter Sports

As a strenuous week of tryouts came to a close, a squad of 16 guys rose out of the smoke like a phoenix and the 2015-2016 Towson High School boys JV basketball team was born. There was no time to celebrate the accomplishment. A scrimmage against Parkville High School would soon be upon them. The...

Varsity Wrestling

Adam Cines

December 17, 2015

Filed under Sports, Winter Sports

Sometimes the quietest people have the most to say. And sometimes the least ostentatious people have the most to show. That’s how it is with the Towson High School varsity wrestling team. A group of students that are more like brothers than teammates, the Towson wrestling team has a lot to show,...

JV Girls Basketball Win Again — Off the Court

Lauren Spielman

March 18, 2015

Filed under Sports, Winter Sports

The JV Girls Basketball team had a successful season with a record of nine wins and five losses, but it’s not only on the court where the girls continue their winning streaks. Playing sports has been beneficial to their academic endeavors by boosting their grades, GPAs, and tests scores. Finding...

Players Reflect on Past Season: Boys’ JV Basketball

Andrew Cooper

March 16, 2015

Filed under Sports, Winter Sports

The 2014-2015 JV boys’ basketball team had an amazing season. Finishing his last year with the team, Coach Eastham says that “this has been the most successful year in seven years.” The team’s record was 9-5, and they did an outstanding job of defying the odds. They never gave up and remained...

A Season in Review: Wrestling

Sam Kiegel

March 16, 2015

Filed under Sports, Winter Sports

Another season has been completed by the Towson High Junior Varsity and Varsity Wrestling teams. According to the coaches, the athletes were coachable and tried hard. Just like any other sports team, these players and coaches faced some difficulties during the season. Coach Biddison says that the majority...

A Season of Growth for Allied Bowling

Heather Seyler

March 12, 2015

Filed under Sports, Winter Sports

They say practice makes perfect. Even with the frequent snow and cancellations, the allied bowling team still managed to cram in plenty of practices, meeting early in the mornings to sharpen their strikes and staying late to travel to each match. By the time the county championships rolled around, a...