The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

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The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

The Pitch
The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

The Pitch
Andrew Plotnick

Andrew Plotnick, Staff Writer

Senior Andrew Plotnick is one of the Staff Writers for the Pitch. He also holds the position of senior class president.
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Andrew Plotnick's senior reflection

Andrew Plotnick’s senior reflection

Andrew Plotnick, Online Sports Editor
May 24, 2023

WJ’s face off against Whitman in the first round of states

Audrey Ring and Andrew Plotnick
May 23, 2023

Inside the Den: Weekly Sports Recap Feb 6th-10th

Andrew Plotnick and Sanir Byanjankar
Feb 14, 2023

Inside the Den: Icecats preview for first playoff game

Andrew Plotnick and Sanir Byanjankar
Feb 10, 2023

Inside the Den: Weekly Recap Jan 30th-Feb 3rd

Andrew Plotnick and Sanir Byanjankar
Feb 10, 2023
Sports betting is the newest and most popular way of gambling in America with states such as Maryland legalizing it.

Sports betting legalized in Maryland

Luke DeZee and Andrew Plotnick
Jan 27, 2023
Rockspring Cafe was a very popular spot among students. Often times all of the seating was taken and students would be forced to eat on the sidewalk or take out.

Looking back at the closing of Rockspring Cafe

Andrew Plotnick, Staff Writer
Jan 27, 2023
The fall JV baseball team discusses the previous inning in the dugout in their fall league game at Povich Field. Though not an official team sanctioned by MCPS, the Wildcats compete against other county and club teams.

WJ sport’s biggest secret: The story behind the Wildcat offseason teams

Andrew Plotnick, Joshua Singer and Blake Bailey
Jan 25, 2023
Senior captains Ava Franke and Gianna Relacion fly in the air at the county competition at Montgomery Blair High School on Oct. 29. WJ cheer had many stunts that sent their cheerleaders flying in the air at this competition.

WJ Cheer advances to regionals despite Homecoming conflict

Andrew Plotnick, Online Sports Editor
Nov 4, 2022
WJ cheer excites fans at the first home game of the year. They make sure to get the student section hyped at every game.

Cheer strives for greatness

Andrew Plotnick, Online Sports Editor
Oct 3, 2022

People of WJ at Graduation

Andrew Plotnick, Luke Liden, Alex Wolfson and Caleb Kasten
Jun 14, 2022

The People of WJ challenge

Andrew Plotnick, Alex Wolfson, Luke Liden and Caleb Kasten
Jun 8, 2022

People of WJ interrupt AP exams?

Alex Wolfson, Andrew Plotnick, Luke Liden and Caleb Kasten
Jun 7, 2022

People of WJ: The Health Fair

Alex Wolfson, Luke Liden, Andrew Plotnick and Caleb Kasten
Jun 6, 2022

People of WJ 3: Students “Pushing P”

Alex Wolfson, Caleb Kasten, Luke Liden and Andrew Plotnick
May 18, 2022
Enzo Yamasaki standing on the podium after a great fight. Yamasaki has won many matches throughout his jiu jitsu career.

Enzo Yamasaki is taking the jiu jitsu world by storm

Andrew Plotnick, Online Sports Editor
May 13, 2022

People of WJ: Episode 2

Alex Wolfson, Caleb Kasten, Andrew Plotnick and Luke Liden
May 12, 2022

People of WJ: Prom edition

Alex Wolfson, Andrew Plotnick, Luke Liden and Caleb Kasten
May 5, 2022
Sprinter Itay Yanay heads off with an explosive start to the 100-meter race. Yanay has been improving every meet this season.

Track Sets to Make Nationals Third Season in a Row

Andrew Plotnick, Online Sports Editor
Mar 31, 2022
Senior Jack McGuire goes up for a contested fadeaway jump shot against Churchill in the 2nd round of the playoffs. WJ lost the game 68-55, but McGuire finished with a team-high 16 points.

WJ’s strong season comes to a tough halt

Andrew Plotnick, Online Sports Editor
Mar 4, 2022
Senior Ari Kefer uses his brute strength to take down his opponent. Kefer contributed to a great WJ performance in this match. WARNING: Image may contain graphic, violent images!!!

Wrestlers pin down physical strains to achieve success

Andrew Plotnick, Online Sports Editor
Feb 9, 2022
From left to right: Seniors Jack McGuire, Jackson Van Wagener and Immanuel Harper line up for the singing of the national anthem. They went on to lead the team to a victory over Northwood on Tuesday, Dec. 14.

Basketball’s long awaited return

Andrew Plotnick, Online Sports Editor
Dec 17, 2021
Bardia Hormozi rushes past Churchill's defenders to get to the ball first and take a shot. WJ won the game 3-1 with 2 goals from Hormozi. Hormozi often uses his exceptional speed to beat defenders.

Bardia Hormozi’s long journey to success

Andrew Plotnick, Online Sports Editor
Nov 16, 2021
The cheer team hypes up the crowd at an away football game. From left to right, Gigi Elizabeth, Ava Franke, Tati Rivero, and Laura Mata. WJ cheer does this at every game and is a big reason why WJ has the best student section in the county.

Funding for Cheer and Poms Raise Concerns

Andrew Plotnick, Online Sports Editor
Nov 15, 2021
WJ soccer players stand eager on the sideline ready to play as they wait for the whistle against Clarksburg. From left to right, Sammy Gramlich, Dan Avillo, Jose Gutierrez, Will Dash, Thomas Poliseno, Bardia Hormozi, Fernando Ibarra, Nik Avillo. WJ ended up beating Clarksburg 2-0.

Boys soccer undefeated in State play

Andrew Plotnick, Online Sports Editor
Oct 21, 2021
WJ soccer huddles up prior to the 2021 season. They finished with a 3 game win streak last season and look to keep it up.

Boys Soccer set to make another championship run

Andrew Plotnick, Online Sports Editor
Sep 27, 2021
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