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Girls' Basketball
Terrific tip-off: Girls' basketball jumps out to undefeated start
Terrific tip-off: Girls’ basketball jumps out to undefeated start
Jeremy Silberglied, Print Sports Editor • Dec 18, 2024
Boys' Basketball
Senior Jordan Silverstein shoots a jumper against a Kennedy defender. Even with Silverstein's 13 points, the Cats struggled offensively, going cold from around the arc against the Cavaliers. The game ended with a final score of 63-49, keeping the Wildcats winless.
Boys’ basketball falls to 0-2 following Kennedy loss
Joshua Singer, Print Editor-in-Chief • Dec 13, 2024
Ice Hockey
Senior alternate captain Max Epstein celebrates his third goal to clinch the hat trick. Epstein scored the final goal of the game to secure an 8-6 win over Sherwood High School on Friday, Jan. 3.
Photo Gallery: Icecats beat Sherwood on senior night
Seth Stein, Online Sports Editor • Jan 10, 2025
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Indoor Track
Indoor track strides to fifth-place finish
Indoor track strides to fifth-place finish
Ethan Pletter and Emily Proger • Dec 13, 2024
Wrestling
Junior Sonia Pegoue celebrates her win, after beating her opponent during the Who's #1 tournament. Courtesy Sonia Pegoue
Wildcat wrestlers achieve tournament wins, fall against Blair, Churchill
Gabby Davids, Layout and Design Editor • Jan 15, 2025
Poms
Junior Alessandro Marenco gets into the runner's starting stance as the sun sets over the track. Marenco was one of the four boy sprinters who earned a spot in Nike Nationals in Eugene, Oregon last year. (Courtesy Ariel Stone)
Winter Sports Previews
Dec 5, 2024
Swim & Dive
Senior J.D Peppelman swims butterfly in the meet against Whitman. WJ boys had a few strong individual performances but were missing key swimmers. "When we have our full team back, we'll win," junior Owen Friedman said. (Courtesy Tom Murphy)
WJ Swim and Dive split results against Vikings
William Murphy, Print Sports Editor • Dec 13, 2024
Athlete Profiles
Senior Kendall Alexander goes up for a contested layup against the Quince Orchard Cougars. Alexander led the team in points last season and helped the Wildcats make it to the second round of the playoffs.
Alexander soars to next level with NC Central commitment
Isabel Chomas, Staff Writer • Dec 13, 2024
Junior Wilson Faucette cycles in a race as a part of the USA Cyclocross series. Faucette has had an impressive season and will be competing in nationals in December. (Courtesy Wilson Faucette)
Pedal to the medal: Faucette, Gentry cycle around Bethesda
William Murphy, Print Sports Editor • Nov 15, 2024
Potash extends for the endzone in a 47-6 victory over the Richard Montgomery Rockets. Potash has been a major contributor for the Wildcats’ run game.
Tri-Sport athlete excels on the field and in the classroom
Zack Roach, Social Media/Marketing • Nov 15, 2024
Seniors Ellie Weinstein and Naamiah Corke celebrate their win over the Northwood Gladiators with a final score of 34-0.
Ellie Weinstein makes history as first WJ flag football quarterback
Cate Liu, Social Media/Marketing • Oct 8, 2024
Senior Sofia Silberfeld sets the ball to senior Ariel Mazor. Silberfeld recently passed 1,000 career assists. (Courtesy Tyler Shores via Lifetouch)
Setting new records: Silberfeld hits 1,000 career assists
Emily Proger, Print Sports Editor • Oct 4, 2024
Megan Raue heads toward the finish with a strong push ahead of her opponents. She sprints to the end, eventually obtaining a new personal record.
Megan Raue’s long-distance journey in WJ sports
Isabel Chomas, Staff Writer • Oct 4, 2024
Pro Sports
Forward Alexander Ovechkin receives the puck on his stick as he prepares to hit a one-timer from his "office" (Nickname for a spot on the ice where Ovechkin scores a majority of his goals) The Great Eight has continued to find success, even in his 20th year in the league.
Chasing Greatness: Ovechkin continues his quest to topple Gretzky’s record
Mateus Bouquet, Online Managing Editor • Dec 2, 2024
Washington Capitals captain and forward Alex Ovechkin tracks the puck while Colorado Avalanche defenseman Bowen Byram skates behind him getting ready to defend. Both teams are competing for playoff spots this season. (Courtesy Brian Murphy via Wikimedia Commons)
WJ hockey players discuss Capitals’ strong start
Ivan Duchkov, Staff Writer • Nov 22, 2024
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is the organization that oversees all DI, DII and DIII college sports. Approximately 500,000 athletes compete within the program for about 1,100 schools. (Courtesy NCAA)
NCAA roster limits are changing the game for DI programs
Kareena Panicker, Print News Editor • Nov 12, 2024
The last time the Commanders played wthe Lions was at Ford Field in 2022, where the Lions defeated the Commanders 36-27. "Commanders fans should be lucky they aren't playing the Lions this year because we would defeat them again" senior Pearse Worden said (Courtesy Joe Glorioso/ All-Pro Reels via Flickr).
WJ students’ NFL predictions: the fight to make it to the playoffs
Lena Sbaschnig, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Editor • Nov 8, 2024
Memphis Grizzlies Point Guard Ja Morant suffered an ankle injury during a preseason game against the Dallas Mavericks. Morant will likely not play for the remainder of the preseason.
Problems with the NBA preseason
Baron Thompson, Staff Writer • Oct 22, 2024
Snapshot of FedEx Field pregame before the Commanders' matchup versus the Chicago Bears last year on Monday night football. The stadium name is now Northwest Stadium for the 2024-2025 season and the foreseeable future.
Washington Commanders: Is there hope in D.C.?
Mateus Bouquet, Online Managing Editor • Oct 19, 2024
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