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WJ Sports
Girls' Basketball
Girls basketball's win against Churchill sets up postseason
Girls basketball’s win against Churchill sets up postseason
Jeremy Silberglied, Print Sports Editor • Feb 21, 2025
Boys' Basketball
Sophomore Connor Luecking makes a pull-up jumper against B-CC. Luecking is one of many newcomers to the team that only features three seniors, which has made it hard for the team to find its footing.
Boys’ basketball drops to 2-9
Joshua Singer, Print Editor-in-Chief • Jan 23, 2025
Ice Hockey
Junior Ruslan Titov backhands a shot against Oakdale goalie Charles Forino and defender Timothy Farley. The Cats struggled to get solid shots on goal during the game, and Oakdale's four goals went unanswered.
Icecats’ season ends to reigning state champs
Seth Stein, Online Sports Editor • Mar 7, 2025
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Indoor Track
Track strides through Montgomery Invitational
Track strides through Montgomery Invitational
Ethan Pletter, Online Sports Editor • Jan 21, 2025
Wrestling
Junior Daniel Gershon pushes his opponent to the edge of the circle on the mat. The circle of the mat represents the center of the competition area, often used by the referee to determine if a wrestler is in control or out of bounds during the match.
Wrestlers qualify for state championships
Gabby Davids, Layout and Design Editor • Mar 7, 2025
Poms
The WJ Poms team poses for a photo a day before the MCPS county championship. The team had a highly successful season, boasting 3 invitational placements.
Poms achieves three placements in invitational spree
Jay Resnik, Online Opinion Editor • Jan 31, 2025
Swim & Dive
The boys' and girls' team stand together on the podium after both winning a state title. "That was pretty much the goal the whole year, to have both teams win together so we can both celebrate together because we’ve won boys, we’ve won girls before but just never together so it was nice to go up there on the podium together at one," head coach Jamie Grimes said. (Courtesy Marcus Chen)
WJ swim conquer states, win co-titles
William Murphy, Print Sports Editor • Mar 7, 2025
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
Formula One F1 - F1 75 Live Season Launch - The O2, London, Britain - February 18, 2025 Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur with drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc during their car reveal at the launch REUTERS/Andrew Boyers
Title fight, promising rookie class set stage for 2025 Formula 1 season
Riley Berkowitz, Print News Editor • Mar 15, 2025
Feb 28, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after a play during the second quarter against the LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images
The Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis trade is horrible
Baron Thompson, Staff Writer • Mar 3, 2025
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
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