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Matt Shea

Matt Shea, Managing Editor

Matt Shea is a Managing Editor for The Pitch and currently in his senior year at WJ. This is his second year with The Pitch and after contributing last year he looks forward to another great year on staff. Besides his work on The Pitch he enjoys watching sports and hanging with friends.

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Michael Jordan drives to the basket in another pivotal game in his remarkable career. “The Last Dance” gave fans an inside look at the legendary Bulls dynasty.

Top moments and biggest takeaways from “The Last Dance”

Matt Shea, Managing Editor
Jun 1, 2020
The Cubs celebrate after overcoming a 3-1 series deficit to win their first World Series in over 100 years. This classic game seven in Cleveland is among some of the top sports games that fans should watch again while stuck at home.

Top sports games to re-watch during quarantine

Matt Shea, Managing Editor
Apr 29, 2020
The Cubs celebrate after overcoming a 3-1 series deficit to win their first World Series in over 100 years. This classic game seven in Cleveland is among some of the top sports games that fans should watch again while stuck at home.

Sports games to re-watch during quarantine

Matt Shea, Managing Editor
Apr 26, 2020
With the playoffs fast approaching, MVP candidate Giannis Antetokounmpo has the Bucks in impeccable shape. Other top contenders in the league are hoping to keep up pace and take the title in June.

Things to notice and look out for as the NBA season winds down

Matt Shea, Managing Editor
Mar 6, 2020
Senior Matt Shea attends Wootton homecoming with his girlfriend Hannah Mikowski (senior at Wootton). The couple attended WJ homecoming a couple weeks later and continue to have a great time at various events between the two schools.

Relationship Issue: Don’t confine your dating life to WJ

Matt Shea, Managing Editor
Feb 15, 2020
Bowl season always provides highly anticipated matchups. Heisman favorite Joe Burrow looks to lead LSU to a National Championship in this year’s College Football Playoff.

College football bowl season: predicting the top games

Matt Shea, Managing Editor
Dec 19, 2019
A beautiful feast is prepared for Thanksgiving dinner. This holiday has given Americans the chance to eat a great meal, but are there flaws with this holiday?

Point-counterpoint: Is Thanksgiving worth the hype?

Jackie Maloney and Matt Shea
Dec 4, 2019
Home to the Clippers and Lakers, the Staples Center will host many battles between the two teams. The road to NBA glory will most likely go through Los Angeles this season.

New faces in new places: 2019-2020 NBA Season Preview

Matt Shea, Managing Editor
Oct 22, 2019
Senior Matthew Lewton checks his lineup before a pivotal matchup. After a hectic week, he claimed an overwhelming victory over his opponent.

Touchdowns and trades: a look into fantasy leagues at WJ

Matt Shea, Managing Editor
Oct 1, 2019
The varsity basketball team gathers before another crucial home game. After finishing first in their division and making it to regionals, the team looks to repeat that success in the fall.

WJ Sports Highlights

Matt Shea, Opinion Editor
Jun 13, 2019
Stephen Curry takes a shot in a game against the Wizards. Curry looks to keep up his great postseason play and lead the Warriors to a third straight title.

NBA Finals 2019: Kawhi vs Curry

Matt Shea, Opinion Editor
May 29, 2019
Nate Tinbite gives a presentation on his campaign trail at WJ. As the next SMOB, Tinbite will get the chance to be the student voice as he pushes for policies that empower students around the county.

SMOB position provides opportunity, voice for students

Matt Shea, Opinion Editor
May 17, 2019
The Capitals celebrate a home goal. After winning the Stanley Cup last year, the remaining teams will try achieve what Ovechkin and the Caps could not repeat.

Stanley Cup Playoffs round 1: what we learned

Matt Shea, Opinion Editor
May 7, 2019
UCL Quarter Finals preview

UCL Quarter Finals preview

Matt Shea, Assistant Opinion Editor
Apr 3, 2019
The Kansas Jayhwaks warm up for a game in the 2018 NCAA tournament. March madness is one of the most anticipated times of the year for many sports fans.

Pitch staff: March Madness predictions

Ned Storer, Ben Files, Matt Shea and Elijah Kasten
Mar 21, 2019
The NBA All Star game has been a big attraction for fans in the past. With Team LeBron facing off against Team Giannis, the game was once again a fan destination this year.

Wade, Nowitzki take part in All Star Game

Matt Shea, Opinion Editor
Feb 25, 2019
Clemson fans gather for a home game in Memorial Stadium. With another championship under their belt, Tigers fans hope next season will produce similar results.

New Year’s Six recap: what we learned

Matt Shea, Opinion Editor
Feb 4, 2019
Lamar Jackson rushes for a positive gain against the Bengals in his first career start. Jackson hopes to continue his rushing success for years to come.

Lamar Jackson Point/Counterpoint

Patrick Markey and Matt Shea
Jan 23, 2019

Unscripted Podcast

Ethan Schwager and Matt Shea
Jan 4, 2019
Musel flips during an incredible dive, look for more impressive dives like this during the season.

Athlete of the issue Q&A: Swim and dive star Julien Musel

Matt Shea, Staff Writer
Dec 21, 2018
The Redskins face off against the Eagles in a key division matchup. Amidst a tight division race, the Redskins make a controversial signing in Reuben Foster.

NFL continues to face controversy around domestic violence

Matt Shea, Staff Writer
Dec 19, 2018
Alabama lines up for a crucial play against Auburn. This year they got past the Tigers with ease and look to continue success in the College Football Playoff.

College football’s six bowls: What to look for

Matt Shea, Staff Writer
Dec 19, 2018
Junior Quinn Mulligan warms up for the game against BCC with a skate around. Mulligan had one goal and three assists for a game high four points, leading the Icecats to a 6-5 victory over rival BCC.

Athlete of the issue: Icecats’ Mulligan excels

Zachary Meyers and Matt Shea
Nov 30, 2018
The Hanukiah has been lit for another night of Hanukkah. Many families in the Jewish community will light their Hanukiahs for the holiday this December.

Hannukah: eight days of reflection and celebration

Matt Shea, Staff Writer
Nov 21, 2018
The Red Sox and Cardinals lineup prior to the matchup. The stadium atmosphere at this World Series game is what draws many fans to the action packed postseason.

Why MLB postseason scheduling is all wrong

Matt Shea, Staff Writer
Nov 14, 2018
Captain Alexander Ovechkin skates with the puck in a regular season game. Ovechkin looks to lead the team to another Stanley Cup this season.

Capitals season preview: champs look to defend cup

Matt Shea, Staff Writer
Oct 15, 2018
Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne skies in for a layup in a regular season game against the Indiana Fever.

Mystics reach first WNBA Finals

Matt Shea, Staff Writer
Sep 30, 2018
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