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Chase Dolan, sports editor

Junior Chase Dolan is a sports writer in his second year on the Common Sense staff. In his free time, he enjoys playing and watching soccer. You can find him on Instagram @chasedolan1
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The presentation before the 2021 Nations League final in Milan, Italy, featuring the French National Team vs. the Spain National Team. The game ended with a 2-1 win for France.

The international soccer break: benefits, negatives

Chase Dolan, sports editor
November 14, 2024
Sophomore Emmanuel Liu scans the field in a 2-1 loss against Blake on Oct. 8. "I would play games with tight muscles and tiredness in my legs. I think we had three or four games in one week once," Liu said.

Pace, length of high school season causes fatigue, injuries

Chase Dolan, sports editor
November 1, 2024
Junior Aadi Chaudhari's Potomac Soccer Association team huddles before a match. "My team was a family where everyone appreciated each other, our bond strengthened each practice and game, no matter win or lose," Chaudhari said.

Youth sports bring fewer positives than in past

Chase Dolan, sports editor
October 4, 2024
Junior Langston Fabiyi dribbles the ball down the field during his game for D.C. United Academy. "When I see a scout I definitely feel more pressure to play well," Fabiyi said.

College sports recruiting holds both positives, negatives

Chase Dolan, sports editor
September 13, 2024
Students who went to different cluster elementary schools talk before school starts on May 29.

Elementary school experience impacts high school students

Chase Dolan, staff writer
May 29, 2024
Real Madrid celebrates winning the 2018 UEFA Champions League.

UEFA Champions League 23/24 finals promises excitement

Chase Dolan, staff writer
May 15, 2024
Kylian Mbappé holds the Golden Boot at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

The future is now: how today’s soccer era compares to past

Chase Dolan, staff writer
April 16, 2024
Sophomore Aadi Chaudhari scans the field during his ECNL RL game.

ECNL: Positives, negatives of fastest growing youth soccer league in America

Chase Dolan, staff writer
March 22, 2024
U.S. News ranks this school as fourth in Maryland and 235th in the country.

Students, staff question legitimacy of academic rankings

Chase Dolan, staff writer
March 7, 2024
Freshman Haim Mikowski, and sophomores Nathan Downie, Jibril Arezki and Erik Nersesian discuss semester schedule changes in the language hallway during lunch on Feb. 15. "We're all frustrated about the schedule changes, but we're trying to make the most of them with some jokes," Mikowski said.

Students, staff alike voice concerns regarding semester schedule changes

Chase Dolan, staff writer
February 18, 2024
Sophomore Langston Fabiyi explodes down the sideline during his game for D.C. United Academy.

Sophomore Langston Fabiyi walks off pitch at Audi Field, oblivious to the scouts watching.

Chase Dolan, staff writer
December 22, 2023
Junior Hana Ghalib searches for her favorite song during independent work time in AP Seminar.

Does music enhance daily emotions?

Chase Dolan, staff writer
December 11, 2023
During his Nov. 20 second-period class, social studies teacher Matthew Winter brings his students back from breakout groups to start a discussion.

Matthew Winter teaches social studies with passion, knows his teaching career may be nearing end

Chase Dolan, staff writer
November 21, 2023
While working at the counseling office, senior Joelle Hounyovi sees a lot of upset people every day.

Students, staff express concerns regarding mental health crisis

Chase Dolan, staff writer
November 15, 2023
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