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Jake Brown

Jake Brown, Sports Editor

This is Jake’s third year on The Pitch, and second year as a sports editor. He is also on WJ’s wrestling team in his 4th year. Jake also does the sports announcements on WJ’s morning announcements every (Fedora) Friday. Jake is also excited to be apart of WJ’s Madrigal choir. Jake plans to be a sports journalist when he goes to college next year.

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Senior Kyle Peterson hits a ball up at bat. The Wildcats ended their season with a 7-8 record after a loss to Whitman. Photo courtesy of Lifetouch.

WJ baseball ends their season

Jake Brown, Sports Editor
May 31, 2018
Jake's Take: My high school experience

Jake’s Take: My high school experience

Jake Brown, Sports Editor
May 25, 2018
Junior outfielder Anthony Lacola converses with coach Steve Sutherland. WJ had a tough loss against Whitman in the first round 19-16. Courtesty of Lifetouch.

WJ Baseball loses in the first round of the playoffs after controversial calls

Jake Brown, Sports Editor
May 22, 2018
Capitals and Penguins handshake after a game. The Capitals beat the Penguins in game 6 of round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Capitals finally beat the Penguins in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs

Jake Brown, Sports Editor
May 22, 2018
Mariners James Paxton has silently been one of the best starting pitchers in the past two years. He recently pitched a no hitter in his native Canada against Toronto. Photo courtesy by hj_west

Jake’s Take: Which MLB teams are legit?

Jake Brown, Sports Editor
May 16, 2018
Seniors pitcher/shortstop Kyle Peterson, first baseman Connor Phelps, pitcher Kevin Good, and infielder Ian Rickles meet at the dugout after a successful inning. Photo courtesy of Imageflo.

Baseball hits cold streak towards end of season

Jake Brown, Sports Editor
May 8, 2018
Cubs infielders Kris Bryant (17) and Anthony Rizzo (44) are the cornerstones of the Cubs offense. Rizzo believes that there are too many baseball games during a season. Courtesy of Ron Cogswell.

Jake’s Take: Sports seasons are too long, but not too long

Jake Brown, Sports Editor
May 2, 2018
Former Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III was one of the biggest prospects coming into the 2012 NFL draft. After leading the Redskins to the playoffs in his first year, he regressed in production as years went on. Courtesy of Pintrest.

Jake’s Take: NFL Draft hype is stupid

Jake Brown, Sports Editor
Apr 26, 2018
The Washington Nationals have had one of the most successful teams within the past six years. Pitcher Max Scherzer (left) has won two Cy Young awards and outfielder Bryce Harper (right) has won an MVP within that span.

Jake’s Take: Don’t worry about the Nationals

Jake Brown, Sports Editor
Apr 18, 2018
Senior Kyle Peterson pitches a ball to the batter. Peterson struckout nine batters in his no hitter against Watkins Mill.

Senior Kyle Petersen throws a no hitter against Watkins Mill

Jake Brown, Sports Editor
Apr 17, 2018
Security guard Tony Howard was one of the best high school wrestlers of his time. He won states three times and was inducted into the Maryland Wrestling Hall of Fame. Courtesy of Jack Linde

WJ Security Guard inducted into Maryland Wrestling Hall of Fame

Jake Brown, Sports Editor
Apr 4, 2018
After an interview with The Undefeated, LeBron James was criticized for calling out Donald Trump. The superstar forward is currently on his way towards an MVP award. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Jake’s Take: LeBron shouldn’t ‘shut up and dribble’

Jake Brown, Sports Editor
Feb 28, 2018
Katie Ledecky is one of the best young swimmers in the sport. She won three gold medals in the summer Olympics in 2016. Courtesy of wikimedia commons

Jake’s Take: Female athletes impress, astonish

Jake Brown, Sports Editor
Feb 23, 2018

PyeongChang Olympics Highlights

Courtney Cohn, Bradford Clarkson, Thomas Wolfson and Jake Brown
Feb 23, 2018
Senior Katherine Papadopulos is one of the catalysts to girls basketball. She's one of the two seniors on the team.

Girls basketball is ready for the playoffs

Jake Brown, Sports Editor
Feb 22, 2018
First baseman Eric Hosmer is among one of the unsigned free agent stars. He has been offered approximately seven years and $150 million. Courtesy of Keith Allison

Jake’s Take: The pay debate among MLB free agents is ridiculous

Jake Brown, Sports Editor
Feb 9, 2018
Justin Timberlake’s “Man of the Woods” is a jumbled mess

Justin Timberlake’s “Man of the Woods” is a jumbled mess

Jake Brown, Sports Editor
Feb 9, 2018
Former Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith was recently traded to the Redskins. Smith is coming off an All-Pro season and lead his team to the postseason.

Jake’s Take: Alex Smith trade isn’t as bad as you think

Jake Brown, Sports Editor
Feb 8, 2018

Jake’s Take: Who Cares About the Pro Bowl?

Jake Brown, Sports Editor
Jan 29, 2018
Jake’s Take: Who Will be Super Bowl Champs?

Jake’s Take: Who Will be Super Bowl Champs?

Jake Brown, Sports Editor
Jan 12, 2018
Jake’s Take: Jack Morris and Alan Trammell do not deserve to be in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Jake’s Take: Jack Morris and Alan Trammell do not deserve to be in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Jake Brown, Sports Editor
Dec 22, 2017
Jake’s Take: Who is NFL MVP?

Jake’s Take: Who is NFL MVP?

Jake Brown, Sports Editor
Dec 22, 2017
Jake’s Take: 2017 had the greatest World Series of all time

Jake’s Take: 2017 had the greatest World Series of all time

Jake Brown, Sports Editor
Nov 20, 2017
Maroon 5's new album "Red Pill Blues" was worth the "Wait"

Maroon 5’s new album “Red Pill Blues” was worth the “Wait”

Jake Brown, Sports Editor
Nov 14, 2017
Jake's Take: Umpires and referees have found ways to ruin the games we love

Jake’s Take: Umpires and referees have found ways to ruin the games we love

Jake Brown, s
Nov 7, 2017
Nationals fire manager Dusty Baker

Nationals fire manager Dusty Baker

Jake Brown, Sports Editor
Oct 27, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 13: Jose Lobaton #59 of the Washington Nationals reacts after being picked off against the Chicago Cubs during the eighth inning in game five of the National League Division Series at Nationals Park on October 13, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Jake’s Take: NLDS Game 5 was a dumpster fire

Jake Brown, Sports Editor
Oct 17, 2017
Jake’s Take: The Dodgers won’t win the World Series

Jake’s Take: The Dodgers won’t win the World Series

Jake Brown, Sports Editor
Oct 9, 2017
Tom Petty: An inspiration

Tom Petty: An inspiration

Jake Brown, Sports Editor
Oct 9, 2017
WJ Football suffers injuries in game vs. Richard Montgomery

WJ Football suffers injuries in game vs. Richard Montgomery

Jake Brown, Sports Editor
Oct 5, 2017
The Indianapolis Colts were one of the many teams that knelt during the National Anthem.

Jake’s Take: Players protest Trump comments by kneeling during National Anthem

Jake Brown, Sports Editor
Sep 28, 2017
Football working on coming back after heartbreaking losses

Football working on coming back after heartbreaking losses

Jake Brown, Sports Editor
Sep 20, 2017
Rising Sports Leagues You Need to Watch

Rising Sports Leagues You Need to Watch

Jake Brown, Sports Editor
May 16, 2017
Alleged Damascus child abusers lose custody of two children over YouTube videos

Alleged Damascus child abusers lose custody of two children over YouTube videos

Jake Brown, Sports Editor
May 5, 2017
Capitals face struggles against the Penguins again

Capitals face struggles against the Penguins again

Jake Brown, Sports Editor
May 4, 2017
Local parents accused for child abuse on their YouTube prank videos

Local parents accused for child abuse on their YouTube prank videos

Jake Brown, Sports Editor
Apr 25, 2017
Baseball with key wins unites the team in big way

Baseball with key wins unites the team in big way

Jake Brown, Sports Editor
Apr 21, 2017
The state of Texas are favorites, but Seattle looks to take AL West

The state of Texas are favorites, but Seattle looks to take AL West

Jake Brown, Sports Editor
Mar 30, 2017
MLB Previews: Cubs look for back to back World Series in dwindling division

MLB Previews: Cubs look for back to back World Series in dwindling division

Jake Brown, Sports Editor
Mar 9, 2017
MLB Previews: Nats look to run away, but rest of division looks to improve

MLB Previews: Nats look to run away, but rest of division looks to improve

Jake Brown, Sports Editor
Mar 1, 2017
MLB Previews: AL East looks to be a competitive division

MLB Previews: AL East looks to be a competitive division

Jake Brown, Sports Editior
Feb 16, 2017
New England Patriots at Washington Redskins 08/28/09

Super Bowl LI is one for the ages

Jake Brown, Sports Editor
Feb 10, 2017
Falcons and Patriots face off in Super Bowl LI

Falcons and Patriots face off in Super Bowl LI

Jake Brown, Sports Editor
Feb 7, 2017
Senior Andrew Leverenz competes in the high jump, his signature event, at a county meet. Photo Courtesy of Andrew Leverenz

A speedy update from Indoor Track

Jake Brown, Online Sports Editor
Jan 13, 2017
Indoor Track team has the complete package

Indoor Track team has the complete package

Jake Brown, Sports Editor
Dec 23, 2016
Varsity Football plays their first home game of the year

Varsity Football plays their first home game of the year

Jake Brown, Sports Editor
Sep 20, 2016
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