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The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

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Senior Nolan Ross loads up to hit a pitch in an exhibition game against Leonardtown. The Wildcats have been dominant all season with their only two losses coming against B-CC and Whitman.

Baseball improves to 10-2

Jeremy Silberglied, Print Sports Editor
Apr 30, 2025
Senior captain Mallory Booth hugs coach Lauren Zucconi, thanking her for the season. "Lauren really listens to our input as seniors which is good to have in a coach," Booth said. "She wants us to have the best season for our senior year and really made senior night special."

Girls’ lacrosse celebrates senior night

Seth Stein, Online Sports Editor
Apr 30, 2025
Sara Mansouri competes in Florida at the Youth National Championships. Now a captain in her junior year, she serves as a leader on the crew team as they begin their spring season. (Courtesy Sara Mansouri)

A rowing story that started with chocolate bars

Karen Cedillo Gutierrez, Special to The Pitch
Apr 10, 2025
Senior team captain Noah Rosner serves the ball during the team's game against Quince Orchard High School. (Courtesy Aidark Gabdrakhmanov via Lifetouch)

Boys’ volleyball reaches 7-0 record

Jay Resnik, Online Opinion Editor
Apr 10, 2025
Freshman Alina MacDermott passes the ball to senior captain Ginger Fishberg. The Cats came back down 5-1 against the Vikings, fighting on to win 11-8. (Courtesy Jonathan Gavin via Lifetouch)

Freshman star guides lacrosse team

Emily Proger, Print Sports Editor
Apr 10, 2025
Koji Kerby lines up ready to take the handoff from fellow junior Alessandro Marenco during the boys 4x200m. The relay got fourth out of 24 teams.

Inaugural ‘DMV Wildcat Invitational’ held at WJ

Elizabeth Finn, Print Managing Editor
Apr 10, 2025
Frank de Las Casas was surprised with an award for his work as an MCPS staff member. Students and staff throughout WJ appreciate Casas for his kindness and diligence.

De Las Casas recieves MCPS athletics award

Jeremy Silberglied, Print Sports Editor
Apr 10, 2025
Senior captain Ginger Fishberg is swarmed by a pack of Cougar defenders while trying to attack the goal. Fishberg scored 3 goals against QO, but it was not enough to give the Cats a lead.

Girls’ lacrosse loses undefeated record to Quince Orchard

Seth Stein, Online Sports Editor
Apr 10, 2025
Senior Captain Brady Chan warms up with bands before practice. Chan broke the single-season runs record during the 2024 season.

How Captains are chosen

Ethan Pletter, Online Sports Editor
Apr 10, 2025
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