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WJ Sports
Girls' Basketball
Junior Gabby Buggs looks at an open shot. Throughout the game, the Cats had many close chances but failed to gain a lead against the Barons. (Courtesy Jessica Cannan)
Girls’ basketball falls to B-CC in playoffs
Gianna Granados, Print Sports Editor • Mar 5, 2026
Boys' Basketball
Brooks dribbles up the ball as a point guard in a home game. Brook's responsibility as a point guard cannot be overstated, as he has to set the tone for the other players on the court. "The next development in Carter's career and for basketball would be his leadership skills. As the point guard, it's an extension of the head coach, so it would be really important for him to kind of develop those skills more." (Courtesy Carter Brooks)
Brooks elevates WJ basketball, leads team to new era
Jeremy Silberglied, Print Editor-in-Chief • Mar 26, 2026
Ice Hockey
After junior Cameron Fischer buried the game-winner, the Wildcats stormed the ice and dogpiled thier teammate in celebration, sealing a 3-2 state victory in unforgettbale fashion. (Courtesy of Matthew Corwin).
Icecats dominate in counties, fall short in state bracket
Emily Proger, Print Sports Editor • Mar 3, 2026
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Indoor Track
Senior Alessandro Marenco, sophomore Kaius Green, juniors Amadeo Apolinar and Jack Fiening sport their silver medals after finishing second in the 4x400m relay at states. The squad will soon be heading up to New York for Nike Indoor Nationals, where Fiening will also compete in the 800m after winning the race at states.
Fiening, relay teams excel at states
Toby Magary, Print Sports Editor • Mar 6, 2026
Wrestling
Senior Sonia Pegoue secures control during her match at the MCPS County Championships at Gaithersburg High School, where she went on to earn her third county title and the Helen Maroulis Award. (Courtesy Bamdad Hajati)
Wildcats send six wrestlers to states after shining at counties, regionals
Emily Proger, Print Sports Editor • Mar 3, 2026
Poms
WJ Poms soars across the court in perfect unison, delivering a high-flying performance that stunned the judges. (Courtesy of Lottie Austegard)
Poms captures Spirit Award at counties
Emily Proger, Print Sports Editor • Feb 20, 2026
Swim & Dive
The WJ Boys' Swim and Dive team stand victorious after racking up a total of 313 points, 28 points above the second place Churchill bulldogs. The Girls' team scored a total a 195 points, just two spots off the podium. (Courtesy Tom Murphy)
Boys’ swim and dive excel in postseason
William Murphy, Print Editor-in-Chief • Mar 2, 2026
Athlete Profiles
Brooks dribbles up the ball as a point guard in a home game. Brook's responsibility as a point guard cannot be overstated, as he has to set the tone for the other players on the court. "The next development in Carter's career and for basketball would be his leadership skills. As the point guard, it's an extension of the head coach, so it would be really important for him to kind of develop those skills more." (Courtesy Carter Brooks)
Brooks elevates WJ basketball, leads team to new era
Jeremy Silberglied, Print Editor-in-Chief • Mar 26, 2026
Senior guard Christian Walker drives down the court, keeping his head up to decide what to do next with the ball. After transferring from DeMatha Catholic High School over the summer, Walker has quickly found his sport in a transformed boys' basketball team entering a new era. (Courtesy Spencer Robinson).
How transfer student-athletes make their moves
Jeremy Silberglied, Print Editor-in-Chief • Jan 5, 2026
Senior Noah Butterfly swims butterfly in a WJ Swim Meet. Although fly is his best stroke, Potter also medaled as an anchor of the 200 freestyle relay at the state championship, with a final leg of 45.1. Potter's time was enough to help break a school record, which people have come to expect from Potter.(Courtesy Marcus Chen)
Senior swimmer etches himself into history books
William Murphy, Print Sports Editor • Mar 7, 2025
Pro Sports
Courtesy Adidas
Wildcats and the World Cup
Toby Magary, Online Editor-in-Chief • Jun 7, 2026
The favorites in the tournament this year include the Kansas Jayhawks, Duke Blue Devils and the UConn Huskies (Courtesy: Flickr)
March Madness approaches as students prepare their ‘perfect brackets’
Zaph Abbey, Staff Writer • Mar 17, 2026
Marvin Bagley III was traded away from the Washington Wizards to the Dallas Mavericks as part of a package to receive Anthony Davis and D'Angelo Russell. (Courtesy All-Pro Reels)
Will the Washington Wizards be better after a rebuild?
Baron Thompson, Online Opinion Editor • Mar 17, 2026
Feb 19, 2026; Milan, Italy; Kendall Coyne (26) of the United States and Hilary Knight (21) of the United States celebrate after winning the gold medal in women's ice hockey, defeating Canada during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
Olympic champions opt out of State of the Union appearance
Mira Mann, Online Sports Editor • Mar 5, 2026
Olympic champion Alysa Liu holds up an American flag on the podium for the Women's Singles event. Headed into the Winter Olympics, she was one of the top contenders for a medal, and she finished with an overall score of 226.79. (Courtesy Creative Commons)
Winter Olympics sparks political controversy
Elanor Saybolt, Online A&E Editor • Mar 2, 2026
Multiple Washington Commanders defenders combine to make a tackle. Following a promising 2024-25 campaign, the Commanders fell short of expectations this season, finishing 4-13 on the year. (Courtesy Joe Glorioso/All-Pro Reels)
A frustrating decade of DMV sports
Josh Zelermyer, Print News Editor • Feb 5, 2026
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