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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

Committed athletes pose for photos with family, coaches at Signing Day.

Whitman celebrates student-athletes at Signing Day

By Shahmeer Ali November 20, 2024

Students, coaches and family members gathered in the gym during lunch Wednesday, Nov. 13 for Signing Day, where athletes signed written commitments to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate...

Football’s season comes to a close after a 21–7 playoff loss against Blake

Football’s season comes to a close after a 21–7 playoff loss against Blake

By Kavi Varma November 18, 2024

The boys’ football team (6–5) fell short against the Blake Bengals (9–2) in Thursday night's second-round playoff game.  With the temperature around 40 degrees and the rain falling, running games...

Girls Soccer makes history as they win fourth consecutive state championship 3–0 against Crofton

Girls Soccer makes history as they win fourth consecutive state championship 3–0 against Crofton

By Ainsley Hollis November 18, 2024

The girls’ soccer team crushed the Crofton Cardinals 3–0 in the state finals to bring home the Vikes’ seventh state championship win. The Vikings made history as the first team ever in Maryland to...

Girls Soccer surpasses Leonardtown 1–0 to advance to State Championships

Girls Soccer surpasses Leonardtown 1–0 to advance to State Championships

By Ainsley Hollis November 13, 2024

The girls’ soccer team surpassed the Leonardtown Raiders 1–0 in the state semi-finals to advance to the state championship, where they will attempt to secure their fourth consecutive championship win....

Football outlasts Springbrook 21–16 in first round of playoffs

Football outlasts Springbrook 21–16 in first round of playoffs

By Kavi Varma November 13, 2024

The boys’ football team (6–4) narrowly defeated the Springbrook Blue Devils (5–5) 21–16 in the first round of the playoffs, after trailing for most of the game.  After both teams saw each other...

Boys Soccer falls to Montgomery Blair 3–1 in State Semifinals

Boys Soccer falls to Montgomery Blair 3–1 in State Semifinals

By Stefano Ninassi November 13, 2024

The boys’ soccer team (16–2–1) fell to the Montgomery Blair Blazers (8–3–2) 3–1 on Saturday.  After a great win against Bladensburg, the Vikes took on the Blazers in the state semifinal...

Field Hockey falls to Crofton 3–0 in State Semifinals

Field Hockey falls to Crofton 3–0 in State Semifinals

By Olivia Pizarro November 13, 2024

The field hockey team (14–2) suffered a heartbreaking 3–0 loss against Crofton in the State Semifinals.  The game was intense from the start, as Whitman knew that their opponents were the defending...

Football defeats Springbrook 22–14; securing first winning season since 2016

Football defeats Springbrook 22–14; securing first winning season since 2016

By Kavi Varma November 6, 2024

The boys’ football team (5–4) took down the Springbrook Blue Devils (5–4) 22–14 in a closely contested game on senior night, giving them their first winning season in eight years. The Vikes...

LIVE: Boys Soccer takes on Bladensburg in state quarter finals

LIVE: Boys Soccer takes on Bladensburg in state quarter finals

By Leo Moseman November 2, 2024

Tune into The Pressbox here.

LIVE: Girls Soccer takes on Montgomery Blair in state quarter finals

LIVE: Girls Soccer takes on Montgomery Blair in state quarter finals

By Leo Moseman November 2, 2024

Tune into The Pressbox here.

Girls Soccer defeats Quince Orchard 2–1 in regional finals

Girls Soccer defeats Quince Orchard 2–1 in regional finals

By Ainsley Hollis October 31, 2024

The undefeated girls’ soccer team (14–0) defeated the Quince Orchard Cougars 2–1 in the regional final. For the fourth consecutive year, the girls have claimed the regional championship on their...

Boys Soccer crushes Winston Churchill 3–0 in regional finals

Boys Soccer crushes Winston Churchill 3–0 in regional finals

By Stefano Ninassi October 31, 2024

The boys’ soccer team (15–1–1) crushed Winston Churchill (10–2) 3–0 on Tuesday night.  After a great performance in the regional semifinals, the Vikings got their shot to win the regional...

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