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Mateus Bouquet

Mateus Bouquet, Online Managing Editor

Senior Mateus Bouquet is thrilled to be part of The Pitch Editorial Board in his second year with The Pitch as a Online Multimedia Managing Editor. Mateus loves playing and watching sports along with hanging out with his friends.

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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
The track team lines up in front of the crowd in Christmas-themed costumes. Track is the largest sports team at WJ with over 80 members, and the line spanned almost the entire width of the gym.

Photo Gallery: Winter pep rally

Mateus Bouquet, Online Managing Editor
Dec 11, 2024
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
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

The Pitch takes on golf bloopers

Mateus Bouquet, Online Managing Editor
Oct 10, 2024

The Pitch takes on golf

Mateus Bouquet and Seth Stein
Oct 10, 2024
Senior defensive and offensive lineman Jonathan Fisher trots off the field after a big defensive stop. Fisher was named a team captain for the Wildcats this 24-25 season. (Courtesy Spencer Robinson)

Fisher competes to the end of the line

Mateus Bouquet, Online Managing Editor
Oct 4, 2024

Girls’ flag clinic brings excitement to MCPS

Joshua Singer and Mateus Bouquet
Jun 12, 2024
LIVE: Baseball takes on Churchill HS in regional quarterfinal

LIVE: Baseball takes on Churchill HS in regional quarterfinal

Mateus Bouquet and Joshua Singer
May 9, 2024
Senior captain Natalya Krouse walks with her family on the Cats' senior night on May 1. Each senior was given a bouquet of flowers and was greeted by their coaches at the end of the walk.

Girls’ and boys’ lacrosse dominate on senior night

Lily Tapparo and Mateus Bouquet
May 9, 2024
Senior defenseman Dylan Minnick sets himself up for the opposing offensive push. Minnick has been a leader for the Wildcats team all season.

Boys’ lacrosse extends win streak to five games

Mateus Bouquet, Print Sports Editor
May 1, 2024
LIVE: Softball takes on Damascus HS

LIVE: Softball takes on Damascus HS

Mateus Bouquet and Seyun Park
Apr 20, 2024
LIVE: Baseball takes on Walt Whitman HS

LIVE: Baseball takes on Walt Whitman HS

Mateus Bouquet and Joshua Singer
Apr 16, 2024
Junior defenseman John Jernell presses up on the incoming Quince Orchard attackman. The Cats fell 7-10 on home turf, and play Rockville tonight. (Courtesy John Jernell)

Boys lacrosse bests B-CC, tumble against QO

Mateus Bouquet, Print Sports Editor
Apr 16, 2024
Junior attacker Ryan Gardner assesses the field before making an offensive push towards the net.

Boys’ lacrosse week in review

Mateus Bouquet, Print Sports Editor
Apr 8, 2024
Team captain and starting pitcher Sami Rosenberg lifts the region champion plaque over her head as teammates celebrate. WJ softball won its region in 2023, a feat the team hopes to repeat this year.

Spring Sports Previews

Seyun Park, Anna Zucconi, Joshua Singer, Lily Tapparo, Hillevi Schine, Mateus Bouquet, Jeremy Silberglied, Elizabeth Finn, Cecilia Saltzman, Michelle Kim and Mackenzie Norris
Mar 20, 2024
Senior Guard Tyrese Rucker sinks a three during the Wildcat's first-half dominance. Despite the strong first half, the team's season ended with a 48-53 loss.

Cats stunned by Bulldogs in first round of playoffs

Mateus Bouquet, Print Sports Editor
Mar 11, 2024
Senior Guard Isaiah Nickelson shoots the game-sealing free throw in the Wildcats' win over Whitman.

Boys’ basketball slips past Whitman

Mateus Bouquet, Print Sports Editor
Feb 20, 2024
The All-Star game will be played in Indianapolis on Feb.18. WIth the three-point contest starting at 8. p.m.

NBA, WNBA stars face off in 3-point contest

Mateus Bouquet, Print Sports Editor
Feb 15, 2024
Cats basketball held off in frustrating loss

Cats basketball held off in frustrating loss

Mateus Bouquet, Print Sports Editor
Feb 2, 2024

Pitch Picks: Super Bowl LVIII Predictions

Lily Tapparo, Joshua Singer, Audrey Ring, Mateus Bouquet, Mackenzie Norris, Anna Zucconi and Elizabeth Finn
Feb 2, 2024
Wildcat players huddle up before their matchup.

Wildcats fall to Churchill, Paint Branch

Mateus Bouquet, Print Sports Editor
Jan 24, 2024
Wildcats claw past Northwood in bounce-back win

Wildcats claw past Northwood in bounce-back win

Mateus Bouquet, Print Sports Editor
Jan 12, 2024
Senior guard Tyrese Rucker throws down the transition dunk. The Cats propelled past the Hornets 71-50 in their fourth quarter surge.

Boys’ basketball pulls past Damascus in home-opening victory

Mateus Bouquet, Print Sports Editor
Dec 15, 2023
Winter sports previews

Winter sports previews

Jeremy Silberglied, Anna Zucconi, Mackenzie Norris, Peter Kahrl, Mateus Bouquet and Lily Tapparo
Dec 5, 2023
Senior linebacker Dylan Minnick tackles junior Blair wide receiver Jay Mendoza in the second round of the MPSSAA playoffs. With the Wildcat's win over the Blazers, the Cats advanced to the school's first-ever state quarterfinal.

Wildcats down Blazers, look to biggest football game in school history

Mateus Bouquet, Print Sports Editor
Nov 17, 2023
Senior Pierce Goodenow rushes past the High Point defense. The Wildcats defeated the Eagles 61-12 on Friday, Nov. 3.

Photo gallery: Wildcats take down High Point in first round of playoffs

Ely Snow, Joshua Singer and Mateus Bouquet
Nov 10, 2023
Senior Nick Zampardi dives in an attempt to block the game-winning field goal from Bulldogs kicker Nasim Elkhassem, who joined the team less than a month before the game.

Football falls to Churchill in heartbreaking fashion

Mateus Bouquet, Print Sports Editor
Nov 3, 2023
Senior receiver Daniel Kenvo suits up for their face-off against the Vikings. After eight season games, the Wildcats prepare for their toughest matchup against the Churchill Bulldogs.

Previewing Wildcats, Bulldogs matchup

Mateus Bouquet, Print Sports Editor
Oct 20, 2023
"For All The Dogs" is Drake's eighth studio album. Following its release, Drake announced that he would be taking a break from his music career in order to focus on his health.

Drake’s “For All The Dogs” album review

Mateus Bouquet, Print Sports Editor
Oct 20, 2023
Junior John Jernell and sophomore running back Dylan Byrd celebrate scoring a touchdown against the Blair Blazers. Byrd has been a key player for the Wildcats offense this season.

Wildcats bolt past Blazers in Homecoming win

Mateus Bouquet, Print Sports Editor
Oct 13, 2023
Sophomore Dylan Byrd attempts an end zone catch. Byrd rushed for 173 yards with one touchdown against Paint Branch.

Wildcats fight off Panthers, Patriots in striking triumphs

Mateus Bouquet, Print Sports Editor
Sep 29, 2023
Senior defensive back Nick Zampardi makes an impressive play on the ball forcing a breakup on second down. Zampardi will look to extend his great start to the year against Paint Branch Thursday.

Wildcats hammer Vikings in blowout victory

Mateus Bouquet, Print Sports Editor
Sep 20, 2023
The Wildcats make a statement entrance as they prepare to take on Richard Montgomery. WJ would go on to win the game 53-22.

Photo gallery: Wildcats shoot down Rockets in delayed home opener

Ely Snow, Mateus Bouquet and Nick Opipari
Sep 14, 2023
Sophomore Dylan Byrd maneuvers past defenders to get the Wildcats inside the 5 yard-line. Byrd is looking to build on his impressive freshman season and has been off to a hot start so far.

Football squeezes out close win over B-CC

Mateus Bouquet, Print Sports Editor
Sep 8, 2023
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