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Long-Lost Video of the 1924 World Series Discovered

Marissa Nardella, Online Editor-in-Chief
Oct 10, 2014

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Marissa Nardella, Co-Online Editor-in-Chief

This is senior Marissa Nardella’s third year writing for The Pitch Online as Co-Online Editor-in-Chief. She is very excited to be part of the effort...

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Sophomore pitcher Sam Grimley converses with catcher senior Sam Weston on the mound in their game against Wootton. The Cats went on to win 8-2. (courtesy Liam Snow)

WJ falls to Whitman 11-4 in regional championship

Dylan O'Brien, Staff Writer • Jun 8, 2026

The boys’ baseball season came to an earlier than expected end after suffering an 11-4 defeat to the Whitman Vikings on Tuesday, May 12, crushing...

Sophomore captain Alina MacDermott charges toward the 12-meter fan against the Raider defense. Battling through injury, MacDermott scored two goals in the loss.

Photo gallery: Wildcats’ historic run ends against Leonardtown

Emily Proger, Print Sports Editor • Jun 8, 2026

The girls lacrosse team had an excellent season come to an end on Friday, May 15, as the CatLaxKillas were defeated 11-3 by a tough Leonardtown...

The Boys Junior 8 poses for a picture after their first race in the 2026 Scholastic National Rowing Championship Regatta. They went on to win their next semi-finals race and make it to the Grand Finals. They are currently ranked 6th in the nation. (Courtesy WJ Cre)

Crew Cats assert themselves among top racers in the nation

Zach Tamaro, Print Sports Editor • Jun 5, 2026

The WJ Crew team was dominant throughout this season and now sits as the kings of the DMV and rising in the national rankings. Coming into...

Wildcats and the World Cup

Toby Magary, Online Editor-in-Chief • Jun 7, 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico, is set to be not only the largest World Cup in history but also likely one of...

Seniors Ethan Pletter and Sam Weston touch helmets as Pletter gets home against B-CC. The Cats went on to beat the Barons 11-2. (courtesy Liam Snow)

Baseball takes down Barons 6-2, advances to region finals

Dylan O'Brien, Staff Writer • May 8, 2026

After many strong performances, the Cats finished the regular season 13-3, winning the division and earning themselves a first-round playoff...

Hurd announces retirement, to step down October 2026

Jeremy Silberglied, Print Editor-in-Chief • May 5, 2026

Walter Johnson Athletic Director Larry Hurd is officially retiring from his role starting Oct. 1, he announced Tuesday afternoon. Hurd has...

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Junior Jackson Nathan lines up for his 100m finals at the MPSSAA State Track & Field Championships, which he ended up running in 11.16 seconds, placing him seventh out of eight runners. Nathan had previously finished seventh in the 100m prelims and narrowly missed out on the 200m finals as he finished ninth in those prelims.

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The outdoor track team closed off its season at the MPSSAA State Track & Field Championships from Thursday, May 21 to Saturday, May 23 after...

WJ introduces Samuel Sasu and Jaquis McCray at a basketball game against rival B-CC. This took place a month after they were announced to their respective positions. (Courtesy Larry Hurd)

New coaches take on offseason

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“Out with the old, in with the new” is the mindset that WJ athletics is taking, as three new coaches will lead teams into new eras this fall....

The CatLaxKillas celebrate after defeating B-CC 10-3 on May 11 to capture the region championship.

Girls’ lacrosse surges into state semifinals after dominant playoff run

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A month ago, the CatLaxKillas were searching for consistency and motivation. Now, the Wildcats are one win away from a state championship appearance. After...

Senior captain Marie Boy keeps a rally alive and returns the ball back across the court. Boy, playing as the #1 singles player for the girls, plays a big role in the success of the girls tennis team. (Courtesy Jessica Cannan)

Boys’, girls’ tennis serve up for postseason

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In the last regular-season match, the girls and boys tennis teams each ended their regular seasons with a win against Clarksburg on Monday, April...

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DMV Wildcat Invitational: Photo Gallery

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Sophomore Center-fielder Quinn Reynolds makes contact with the ball in the team's home opener against Blair on March 23. The Wildcats dominated the game with a 17-3 win, paving way for a 9-4 start to their season. (Courtesy Jessica Cannon)

Softball handles coaching change-up, slashes 7-3 record

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Following the removal of their previous coach, WJ softball has begun to turn its season around, winning six of its last eight games. Now sitting...

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