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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

Soccer is not only growing among the nation’s youth, but also gaining a larger American audience, partially due to the increase in viewership of televised European matches.

The meteoric rise of youth soccer in America

By Lucas Bloomberg June 7, 2025

The origins of soccer date back to 206 BC, when the Han Dynasty in China played “cuju” — a game where players attempt to kick a ball to a target. In 1863, the English Football Association formalized...

The Washington Wizards' 2025 offseason outlook

The Washington Wizards’ 2025 offseason outlook

By Max Wolf June 6, 2025

The Washington Wizards concluded their 2024-2025 season with the second-worst record in the NBA for the second consecutive year. After another season of rebuilding, the Wizards will use this offseason...

The Whitman bocce team poses for a picture before a game.

Corollary sports at Whitman, explained

By Fiona Graham June 5, 2025

A ring hums through the air as a student hits a pop-fly across the gym. The space echoes with a small thud of a ball hitting the floor and the squeaks of sneakers as the students chase after it. While...

The effects of torpedo bats go beyond on-field results, altering the way players and coaches view the game.

Inside the MLB’s new torpedo bats

By Rafe Gonzalez June 5, 2025

At the beginning of the 2025 MLB season, the New York Yankees introduced a new bat that used technology to optimize hitting for players. The Yankees dominated against some of the highest-ranked teams and...

The LFSL is home to a diverse group of players, students and, above all, friendships. The league welcomes a wide range of skill levels, from beginners looking to socialize to top-tier academy players seeking a break from rigorous schedules and high-pressure matches.

Liga Little Flower: The rise of Whitman’s recreational soccer league

By Lucas Bloomberg May 30, 2025

Playing soccer for a club or school team can be stressful, as daily practices and weekend games may get intense. In club soccer, competition exists not only between teams, but also among teammates. To...

U.S. Men's Soccer season outlook

U.S. Men’s Soccer season outlook

By Maya Defty May 25, 2025

After a rough start to the 2025 season, including a 1–0 semifinal loss to Panama and a 2-1 loss in the third-place game against Canada for the Concacaf Nations League (CNL), the U.S. men’s national...

The roster limits vary by sport and are part of the House v. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) settlement, which will overhaul the current system of college sports.

How the NCAA v. House Settlement Affects High School Athletes

By Theodore Dupree May 19, 2025

Last fall, Whitman senior and football player Nate Sullivan was in touch with coaches at Virginia Tech, hoping for an opportunity to play for the program. The school then told him there was no spot for...

Boys lacrosse falls to Urbana 12–7 state semifinals

Boys lacrosse falls to Urbana 12–7 state semifinals

By Lucas Bloomberg May 18, 2025

The boys’ lacrosse team (14–3) fell to the Urbana Hawks (14–2) 12–7 on Friday evening, failing to reach what would have been Whitman’s first state final.  The first half didn’t bode well...

Baseball falls to WJ 10–0 in regional championship

Baseball falls to WJ 10–0 in regional championship

By Rafe Gonzalez May 16, 2025

The baseball team (14–5) lost to the Walter Johnson Wildcats (16–3) 10–0 on Wednesday in only six innings, ending Whitman’s season.  Offensively, the Whitman bats struggled mightily. Walter...

Girls lacrosse falls to Quince Orchard 10–9 in regional final

Girls lacrosse falls to Quince Orchard 10–9 in regional final

By Max Wolf May 15, 2025

The girls’ lacrosse team (8–4) was defeated by the Quince Orchard Cougars (11–1) 10–9 on Monday in the regional finals, ending the Vikings’ season. After falling to the Cougars 9-8 earlier...

Track and Field finishes season at west region championships

Track and Field finishes season at west region championships

By Junnosuke Cavallo May 15, 2025

The track and field team competed in the county championships at Seneca Valley High School from May 13–14 in their final meet of the season. The boys placed sixth out of 12 with 48 points, while the...

The pressure to play on elite teams is high, especially in competitive communities like Whitman and at neighboring schools.

The price of play: How rising costs are impacting youth sports

By Kavya Rajani May 13, 2025

The cost of youth sports is skyrocketing, with families spending anywhere from five hundred dollars to five figures just to keep their children in the game. In affluent areas such as Bethesda, the pressure...

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