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The Black and White

The Student News Site of Walt Whitman High School

The Black and White

The Student News Site of Walt Whitman High School

The Black and White

Wrestling falls to Churchill but defeats Sherwood in thriller finish

By Rachel Lang December 18, 2011

The wrestling team edged the Sherwood Warriors, 39-36, and lost to the Churchill Bulldogs, 37-33, in its first tri-meet of the season Dec. 17, changing its record to 3-1. The first match, against...

106 lb. wrestler Harriet Symington battles a member of the Gaithersburg Trojans. The Vikes dominated the Trojans, 51-27, to remain undefeated. Photo courtesy Aidan Leighton.

Wrestling pins Gaithersburg, 51-27

By Rachel Lang December 14, 2011

The wrestling team dominated the Gaithersburg Trojans, 51-27, Dec. 13, extending its undefeated record to 2-0. Once again, the Vikes started out strong, as Jack Calder, Andrew Cullinane, Rafi...

180 lb. wrestler Brad Taylor dominates his opponent during the wrestling teams 52-21 win over the Poolesville Falcons. Photo by Abby Cutler.

Wrestling opens season with big win

By Rachel Lang December 8, 2011

The wrestling team began its season strong with a 52-21 win over the Poolesville Falcons Dec. 7. The Vikings got off to a rough start after two of their first three wrestlers got pinned, but...

Season Preview: Wrestling team grapples with loss of seniors

By Rachel Lang December 6, 2011

The wrestling team is pinning its hopes on winning both the county and regional championships after claiming the county championship for the last two years and the regional championship for the past three....

Boys soccer defeats Gaithersburg, 6-1, advances to next round of playoffs

By Rachel Lang November 1, 2011

The boys soccer team dominated the 1-8-2 Gaithersburg Trojans, 6-1, Oct. 31, advancing to the second round of playoffs. Ten minutes into the game, centerback Spencer Meschter tallied the game’s...

Boys soccer falls to Wootton, 2-1, in double overtime

By Rachel Lang October 17, 2011

The boys soccer team fell to the 6-2-1 Wootton Patriots, 2-1, in a double overtime thriller Oct. 17, lowering its record to 7-3-1. Wootton's winning goal was scored with 7:54 left in the second...

Boys soccer falls to 7-2-1

By Rachel Lang October 15, 2011

The boys soccer team fell to the undefeated Walter Johnson Wildcats, 2-1, Oct. 14, lowering its record to 7-2-1. Most of the the first half of the game was played Oct. 13, but it was then cancelled...

Midfielder Joaquin Torres, left, celebrates with defenseman Lucas Knight after scoring the game-winning goal. The Vikes defeated the Churchill Bulldogs in overtime to claim their seventh win of the season. Photo courtesy Mako Nakagawa.

Boys soccer defeats Churchill in overtime, 1-0

By Rachel Lang October 6, 2011

The boys soccer team beat the undefeated Churchill Bulldogs, 1-0, in overtime Oct. 5, raising its record to 7-1. The game was evenly matched, as both teams alternated with breakaways throughout...

Boys soccer tops Kennedy, 1-0

By Rachel Lang October 1, 2011

The boys soccer team beat the 2-0-2 Kennedy Cavaliers 1-0, Sept. 30, improving its record to a 6-1. The score remained scoreless until the twelve minute mark in the second half. Midfielder Sebatian...

Boys soccer defeats Rockville, 3-1

By Rachel Lang September 18, 2011

The boys soccer team beat the 1-2 Rockville Rams, 3-1, Sept. 17, improving its record to 4-1. The Rams came out strong, scoring the first goal fifteen minutes into the game. After this setback, the...

Boys soccer defeats Poolesville, advances to 3-1

By Rachel Lang September 14, 2011

The boys soccer team beat the 0-1 Poolesville Falcons, 3-1, Sept. 14, improving its record to 3-1. The Vikings lit up the scoreboard with two goals ten minutes into the game from forward Emmanuel...

Boys soccer defeats Clarksburg, 1-0

By Rachel Lang September 13, 2011

The boys soccer team beat the 1-1 Clarksburg Coyotes, 1-0, in a close game Sept. 12, improving their record to 1-1. Strong defensive play on both sides kept the score at 0-0 for much of the first half,...

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