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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

Boys lacrosse outlasts crosstown rival BCC 11–6

Boys lacrosse outlasts crosstown rival BCC 11–6

By Kavi Varma April 11, 2024

The boys’ lacrosse team (4–1) defeated the BCC Barons (1–4) 11–6 Wednesday night in the Battle of Bethesda. After a tough loss to rival Churchill, the Vikes rebounded with a win in a convincing...

Girls lacrosse destroys BCC 12–3 in the ultimate Battle of Bethesda

Girls lacrosse destroys BCC 12–3 in the ultimate Battle of Bethesda

By Kavya Rajani April 11, 2024

The girls’ lacrosse team (5–0) defeated the BCC Barons (1–3) 12–3 on Wednesday night to keep up their undefeated streak.  The first quarter started tight, with the Barons taking their only...

LIVE: Boys Lacrosse takes on Churchill

LIVE: Boys Lacrosse takes on Churchill

By Ben Belford-Peltzman and Rishab Gulati April 8, 2024

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LIVE: Boys volleyball takes on Poolesville

LIVE: Boys volleyball takes on Poolesville

By Charlie Martin and Colette Yehl April 5, 2024

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LIVE: Baseball takes on Richard Montgomery in home opener

LIVE: Baseball takes on Richard Montgomery in home opener

By Rylan Ammerman and Ian Cooper March 22, 2024

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Thanks to head coach Derek Manon, all eyes are now on the Whitman wrestling team.

Coach Manon achieves 200 wins and state championship in a thrilling wrestling season

By Mia Kanczuker March 21, 2024

At the high school level, wrestling doesn’t tend to attract as much attention as basketball or football. However, thanks to head coach Derek Manon, all eyes are now on the Whitman wrestling team. After...

⁤Unlike traditional basketball leagues, OTE started with the support of fans rather than the athletes on the court. ⁤⁤

Overtime Elite: A new wave of professional basketball

By Aidan Farber March 21, 2024

In the ever-changing landscape of professional sports, an innovative sports league has emerged, setting a new standard for the development and promotion of young basketball talent. Overtime Elite (OTE)...

Here is The Black & Whites guide to this years March Madness.

The Black & White’s guide to your March Madness bracket

By Aidan Farber March 20, 2024

March Madness is finally upon us, and with just days until the madness begins, here are The Black & White’s top picks for championship favorites, possible championship contenders, dark-horse candidates...

The B&W Sports Section’s official March Madness bracket

The B&W Sports Section’s official March Madness bracket

Need help filling out your March Madness bracket? Here is The Black and White Sports Section’s official bracket. Story to follow.

Boys basketball falls to Frederick 74–49 in state championship

Boys basketball falls to Frederick 74–49 in state championship

By Mia Kanczuker March 17, 2024

The boys’ basketball team (21–6) lost to the Fredrick Cadets (24–4) 74–49 last night in the Maryland 4A state championship. The Vikings started the game strong with a seven-point lead and a...

Sophomore Will Shapiro puts up his miracle buzzer-beater three-pointer to secure the game for the Vikes.

Heidi Thalman, Declan Waterman

Boys basketball stuns Richard Montgomery with miracle buzzer-beater to secure a 67–66 victory; advances to state championship

By Mia Kanczuker March 14, 2024

The boys basketball team (21–5) defeated the Richard Montgomery Rockets (16–11) last night on a miracle buzzer-beater to win the state semifinals.   The first quarter looked good for the Vikes,...

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