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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

Girls tennis defeats Churchill; boys tennis falls

Girls tennis defeats Churchill; boys tennis falls

By Rishab Gulati April 18, 2024

The girls’ tennis team (6–0) beat the Churchill Bulldogs (7–1) 4–3 in a thriller on Wednesday. In the same afternoon, the boys’ tennis team (4–2) lost to the Bulldogs (7–0) 7–0. The...

Boys volleyball falls to Northwest 3–1

Boys volleyball falls to Northwest 3–1

By Stefano Ninassi April 18, 2024

The boys’ volleyball team (5–2) fell to the Northwest Jaguars (5–2) 3–1 on Tuesday night.  The first set of the match started close with both teams answering each other’s points, the Jaguars...

Baseball falls to Walter Johnson 6–0: losing undefeated season

Baseball falls to Walter Johnson 6–0: losing undefeated season

By Ainsley Hollis April 17, 2024

The baseball team (8–1) lost their undefeated season after falling to the Walter Johnson Wildcats (11–1)  6–0 at home on Tuesday.  Junior Wells Twining started out pitching for the Vikings,...

Boys lacrosse dominates Poolesville 18–3

Boys lacrosse dominates Poolesville 18–3

By Kavi Varma April 16, 2024

The boys’ lacrosse team (6–1) destroyed the Poolesville Falcons (4–2) 18–3 Wednesday night at home, extending their winning streak to three.  The Vikes’ aggression was evident from the start,...

Softball survives Seneca Valley 9-7

Softball survives Seneca Valley 9-7

By Leo Pelmoter April 16, 2024

Whitman Girls Softball (6–2) defeated Seneca Valley (3–5) 9–7 on Monday, April 15th at Seneca Valley.  Senior Katherine Frick was on the mound for the Vikes and got great help from the offense.  In...

Girls lacrosse crushes Poolesville 19–4

Girls lacrosse crushes Poolesville 19–4

By Kavya Rajani April 16, 2024

The girls’ lacrosse team (7–0) defeated the Poolesville Falcons (3–3) 19–4 on Monday night, keeping their undefeated streak alive. The Falcons started strong, scoring the first goal of the...

Baseball narrowly defeats Churchill 10–9

Baseball narrowly defeats Churchill 10–9

By Ainsley Hollis April 15, 2024

The baseball team (8–0) snatched the lead late in their 10–9 victory over the Churchill Bulldogs (4–4) on Saturday. The Vikes remain undefeated as they head into the week with crucial matchups against...

Track impresses at Northern Virginia Invitationals

Track impresses at Northern Virginia Invitationals

By Olivia Pizarro April 14, 2024

On Friday and Saturday, the track and field team competed against more than 30 teams within the DMV at the 2024 Northern Virginia Invitationals. The Vikes impressed with eight top-ten placements during...

Boys and girls tennis competes against Wooton in fifth match of the season

Boys and girls tennis competes against Wooton in fifth match of the season

By Rishab Gulati April 14, 2024

The boys’ tennis team (4–1) fell to the Wooton Patriots (5–0) on Friday afternoon, and the girls’ tennis team (5–0) beat the Patriots (5–1) in a nailbiter in the same afternoon. The boys...

Girls lacrosse demolishes Wheaton 19–2

Girls lacrosse demolishes Wheaton 19–2

By Kavya Rajani April 13, 2024

The girls’ lacrosse team (6–0) defeated the Wheaton Knights (1–5) 19–2 on Friday night maintaining their undefeated streak. The Vikes started out hot, scoring their first goal in the early minutes...

Baseball dominates Wootton 8–2

Baseball dominates Wootton 8–2

By Ainsley Hollis April 12, 2024

The baseball team (6–0) defeated the Wootton Patriots (2–5) 8–2 on Thursday. The Vikes remain undefeated as they enter a tough stretch next week with games against Churchill, Walter Johnson and BCC. Senior...

Softball falls to BCC 8–1 in Battle of Bethesda

Softball falls to BCC 8–1 in Battle of Bethesda

By Leo Pelmoter April 11, 2024

Whitman girls’ softball (4–1) fell to BCC (4–1) 8–1 Wednesday afternoon.   Senior Katherine Frick started on the mound for the Vikes and got off to a rocky start allowing six runs in the first...

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