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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

The softball team lines up on the first-base line to celebrate Cheyenne Bartolomeis senior night.  Photo courtesy Ben Katz.

Softball loses to Coyotes 14-3 in final regular season match-up

By Ben Katz May 7, 2014

Despite losing to the Clarksburg Coyotes 14-3 at home this Monday, the softball team held a celebration for thier sole senior and first baseman Cheyenne Bartolomei on her senior night. Bartolomei,...

Attackman Richard Miller approaches a Clarksburg defender head-on in the Vikes 16-0 win.  Photo courtesy Richard Leighton.

Boys lacrosse posts 16-0 shut-out against Clarksburg

By Josh Feder May 6, 2014

The boys lacrosse team dominated Clarksburg this Friday with a commanding 16-0 win, clinching their third victory in a row. A win next week against Seneca Valley will guarantee the Vikes a number two...

The girls lacrosse team lines up for their senior night before a 20-7 win over Clarksburg.  Photo courtesy Caleb Friedman.

Girls lacrosse thrashes Clarksburg 20-7

By Caleb Friedman May 6, 2014

The girls lacrosse team celebrated senior night with a 20-7 thrashing of the Clarksburg Coyotes, boosting their record to 9-2 on the season. Seniors Annabelle Scully, Josie Schwartz, Kendall Wiss,...

Softball falls 16-2 to Gaithersburg in second match-up

By Ben Katz May 4, 2014

After beating the Gaithersburg Trojans earlier this season, the softball team fell 16-2 in their second match-up this Friday. “It was a rough loss,” third baseman Elena Kozak said. “Our bats...

Softball suffers tough 6-4 comeback loss to National Cathedral

By Ben Katz May 2, 2014

With a 4-2 lead going into the bottom of the sixth inning, the softball team gave up a walk off grand slam, resulting in a heartbreaking 6-4 loss to the National Cathedral Eagles this Thursday. “It...

Girls Lacrosse beats Churchill 15-11 in offensive flurry

By Caleb Friedman April 29, 2014

The girls lacrosse team defeated the rival Churchill Bulldogs 15-11 Monday, improving their record to 8-2 and helping them seize control of second place in their division. The Vikings offense exploded...

Softball crushes Watkins Mill 14-1 to end short losing streak

By Ben Katz April 27, 2014

After three losses this week, the Vikings softball team clicked on all cylinders to thrash the Watkins Mill Wolverines 14-1 this  Saturday afternoon. “We just dominated the game on all fronts,...

Boys lacrosse defeats WJ 5-3 in second division win of the week

By Josh Feder April 27, 2014

Whitman lacrosse took their second divisional victory of the season this Friday with a 5-3 victory over the Walter Johnson Wildcats. Beating WJ for the first time in five years, the Vikes are hoping...

Midfielder Maddie Parker dodges up-field with the ball.  Parker had three goals against the Wildcats.  Photo courtesy Shelly Dane.

Girls lacrosse fights off Walter Johnson 7-6, improves record to 7-2

By Caleb Friedman April 26, 2014

The girls lacrosse team narrowly defeated rival Walter Johnson in a thrilling 7-6 game, boosting the Lady Vikes’ overall record to 7-2 and their divisional record to 3-1. Attacker Josie Schwartz...

Softball loses to Rockville 13-3

By Ben Katz April 25, 2014

The Vikings softball team lost 13-3 to the Rockville Rams Thursday, capping off a three game home stand and dropping the team's record to 3-8. The Vikes made a valiant effort to come back in the...

Girls lacrosse suffers tough 14-6 division loss to Sherwood

By Caleb Friedman April 23, 2014

In a battle for first in the division, the girls lacrosse team lost to the undefeated Sherwood Warriors 14-6 in a game shortened due to inclement weather. The loss drops their record to 6-2 on the season...

Softball suffers tough defeat 24-0 to Warriors

By Ben Katz April 23, 2014

Despite a hard-fought defensive effort, the softball team lost 24-0 to the two-year defending state champion Sherwood Warriors Wednesday. “When you’re playing a team like [Sherwood] – they’re...

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