October 2, 2009:

Anna Bosse and Nick Castro

Junior Anna Bosse running alongisde her competition during a cross country meet at Whitman High School on September 23, 2009.  Bosse has been named the Number 2 female runner by MoCo Running in their pre-season poll, and Gatorade MD Runner of the Year after being named the Individual 4A cross country champion.  She also placed first in the Howard County Invitational’s standard race, running three miles in 20:27.

Senior striker Nick Castro passing the ball during a Varsity soccer game at WJ.  Castro has been on the Varsity soccer team since his freshman year in 2006. As a senior, Castro also plays on Real MD F.C and plans to continue playing in college. “The main goal we have this season is to win states. There is nothing I don’t like about soccer except losing.”

December 4, 2009:

Zach Abelman and Michelle Gilbert

Senior forward Zach Abelman during a game against Richard Montgomery and Rockville High Schools. Abelman led the Wildcat offense for his fourth and final year on the team, garnering 19 points over the season. He has been playing ice hockey competitively since elementary school, and was selected for the Montgomery Conference Senior Allstar Game in March of 2010. “[My success] has been from playing on an additional travel team all of my life, and doing the hard work to be where I am today,” says Abelman.

December 22, 2009:

Catherine Madden and Martin Dally

Senior guard Catherine Madden dribbles down the court during a game at WJ. One of three seniors on the team, Madden has been playing at the varsity level since her freshman year in 2006. Despite sitting out last season with a broken collar bone, Madden was named a captain this year because of her dedication on and off the court. “This year I am one of the three [captains] to get everyone pumped and excited to play,” said Madden. “To be recognized as a leader from my teammates and coaches means so much to me.”

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Senior Martin Dally, formerly a WJ soccer player,