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Ethan Pletter

Ethan Pletter, Online Sports Editor

Junior Ethan Pletter is excited to start his first year on The Pitch as a online sports editor. In his free time, he also enjoys playing baseball and watching sports.

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Senior Connor Mcgee performs a split squat in his home gym. Weightlifting is crucial for athletes to maintain and build up their strength in the off-season.

State champion seniors look on to what’s next, prepare for college baseball

Ethan Pletter, Online Sports Editor
Jun 12, 2025
Junior Ian Perry stands ready to receive a pass from his teammate. (Courtesy Spencer Robinosn)

Boys’ lacrosse lose in heartbreak; Cougars defeat Wildcats in opening round

Ethan Pletter, Online Sports Editor
May 28, 2025
Senior Captain Brady Chan warms up with bands before practice. Chan broke the single-season runs record during the 2024 season.

How Captains are chosen

Ethan Pletter, Online Sports Editor
Apr 10, 2025
Junior Ian Perry dodges defenders as he runs up the field. Perry had a goal and an assist in the 7-6 loss against Churchill.

Boys’ lax opens the season 2-3, looks to loaded upcoming schedule

Ethan Pletter, Online Sports Editor
Apr 7, 2025

Spring Sports Preview: Softball

Mar 20, 2025
U.S President Donald Trump welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the entrance of the White House in Washington, U.S., February 4, 2025. On Feb. 4, Trump doubled down to relocate the Palestinians from the Gaza strip.

World reacts to Trump’s Gaza reconstruction plan, Trump looking to turn strip into beach resort

Ethan Pletter, Online Sports Editor
Mar 9, 2025
Is WJ doomed?

Is WJ doomed?

Ethan Pletter, Online Sports Editor
Feb 18, 2025
Track strides through Montgomery Invitational

Track strides through Montgomery Invitational

Ethan Pletter, Online Sports Editor
Jan 21, 2025
Indoor track strides to fifth-place finish

Indoor track strides to fifth-place finish

Ethan Pletter and Emily Proger
Dec 13, 2024

WJ: 1960s vs. Now

Ethan Pletter and Noah Prevost
Dec 6, 2024
(Courtesy WJ Athletics)

Rieder returns to WJ coaching staff

Ethan Pletter, Online Sports Editor
Dec 5, 2024
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

Rating the best french fries

Ethan Pletter, Noah Prevost and Zack Roach
Oct 26, 2024
Senior Captain Jakob Lindsay and Junior Quincy Hunter-Willaims both take a moment to catch their breathe during a ref-stoppage. The Cats would go on to knock off Northwest 1-0 in a late-game thriller. (Courtesy Johnny Abrams)

Red-hot Cats look to continue win streak into playoffs

Ethan Pletter, Online Sports Editor
Oct 23, 2024
Cats bounce back, beat undefeated school rival

Cats bounce back, beat undefeated school rival

Ethan Pletter, Online Sports Editor
Oct 10, 2024
Junior Alessandro Marenco chases after a loose ball. Despite a game-tying goal, the Cats ended up losing to QO in overtime. (Courtesy Roy Rozin)

Boys’ soccer opens season 3-3, faces tough upcoming stretch

Ethan Pletter, Online Sports Editor
Sep 30, 2024
The Wildcats make a statement entrance as they prepare to take on Richard Montgomery. WJ would go on to win the game 53-22.

Fall Sports Previews

Sep 6, 2024

What are your summer plans?

Ethan Pletter and Zack Roach
Jun 11, 2024
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