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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

Senior Jessica McManus (#21) rushes to put the ball back into play. Photo by Nick Anderson.

Girls volleyball loses to Sherwood 3-1, dropping record to 1-2

By Caleb Kushner September 18, 2014

While the cafeteria was crowded with a deluge of students during Clubs Night on Tuesday, the gym was equally packed with fans eager to support one of Whitman’s under-appreciated teams: the girls volleyball...

Third doubles player Olivia Matthews prepares to return a backhand. Photo by Shelley Dane.

Girls tennis suffers 6-1 loss to Churchill in second straight

By Ben Katz September 16, 2014

The girls tennis team lost their second straight match of the season against the Churchill Bulldogs 6-1 Monday. Second singles player Livy Meyers was the only Viking to win her match, defeating...

NFL season predictions

By Caleb Friedman September 16, 2014

 With the season under way, here are some predictions of where teams will stand in the NFL. AFC Rankings 1. Denver Broncos The Broncos come in at number one with a strong chance to be conference...

Girls tennis handed first loss of season by Wootton 6-1

By Ben Katz September 14, 2014

The girls tennis team’s winning streak came to an abrupt halt on Friday when they lost to the undefeated Wootton Patriots 6-1. “Wootton was a tough team,” first singles player Sarinah Wahl said....

Holding midfielder Jeff Rosenberg goes at his man in the boys soccer 4-0 win over Watkins Mill.  Photo by Nick Anderson.

Boys soccer dominates Watkins Mill 4-0

By Josh Feder September 13, 2014

Boys soccer extended their win streak to two games this Friday with a dominating 4-0 victory over the Wakins Mill Wolverines. Whitman’s solid offense was able to pour in goals all game and the defense...

Football loses to QO 45-14

By Caleb Friedman September 13, 2014

Despite playing well for stretches of the game, the football team lost to Quince Orchard 45-14 Friday night, as they were unable to match up with the Cougars' size and physicality. Tight end Anton Casey...

Vikes will take on QO without a sufficient number of active players

By Caleb Friedman September 12, 2014

The football team will be undermanned tonight when they take on the Quince Orchard Cougars, a perennial football powerhouse. Injury and sickness have cut down an already small roster to only 26 available...

Senior George Xourias, pictured above, got the Vikings the lead early in the second half, leading to their 3-1 victory. Photo by Jonah Rosen.

Boys soccer defeats Northwest 3-1 in home opener

By Josh Feder September 11, 2014

The boys soccer team trumped Northwest on Wednesday with a solid 3-1 victory.  Through strong defense and a productive offensive output the Vikes were able to control the game for its duration. The...

Girls tennis beats Northwest 7-0 in third straight win

By Ben Katz September 11, 2014

The girls tennis team continued its hot streak this Wednesday beating the Division-Two Northwest Jaguars 7-0. “We were hitting great and staying consistent,” second singles player Lauren Evoy said....

Senior captain Ali Dane reaches to make a backhanded return in her match against Quince Orchard. Dane, with her partner Olivia Matthews, won their doubles match 6-0, 6-0. Photo by Jonah Rosen.

Girls tennis dominates Quince Orchard 7-0

By Ben Katz September 9, 2014

The girls tennis team overpowered the Quince Orchard Cougars 7-0 this Monday in their home opener, resulting in a 2-0 record on the season. The Vikings won all seven matches in straight sets,...

Girls tennis routs Wheaton 7-0 in season opener

By Ben Katz September 6, 2014

In their first match of the season, the girls’ tennis team thrashed the lower division Wheaton Knights 7-0 this Friday. Despite playing the division four Knights, the team maintained a hard-working...

Football dominates Blake 28-7 in season opener

Football dominates Blake 28-7 in season opener

By Caleb Friedman September 5, 2014

Looking to return to the playoffs, the football team used stout defense and big plays on offense to overwhelm Blake 28-7 in their season debut. Junior Alex Hilsenrath had two touchdown receptions...

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