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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

Boys basketball defeats Landon 70–67 in double overtime thriller

Boys basketball defeats Landon 70–67 in double overtime thriller

By Mia Kanczuker December 20, 2023

The boys basketball team (5–1) improved their record by defeating their private school opponent, the Landon Bears (5–3), 70–67.  The Vikes showed the Bears up in the first half, as they were...

Wizards Weekly: Weeks 6 & 7 (12/1-12/13)

Wizards Weekly: Weeks 6 & 7 (12/1-12/13)

By William English December 19, 2023

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing repeatedly and expecting different results, something the Wizards simply don’t understand. Washington’s sixth week of NBA action is complete. Across...

Ice hockey falls to Upper Montgomery 3–2

Ice hockey falls to Upper Montgomery 3–2

By Elliott Brown December 18, 2023

The ice hockey team (7–3) was defeated 3–2 by Upper Montgomery on Friday night at the Rockville Ice Arena. In the first period, neither team stood out as both teams struggled to put their shots...

Girls basketball crushes Poolesville 65–37

Girls basketball crushes Poolesville 65–37

By Ben Belford-Peltzman December 16, 2023

The girl's basketball team (5–0) dominated the Poolesville Falcons (2–2) 65–37 Friday night behind a stellar shooting performance from junior Faith Gardner-Johnson. The Vikes started strong out...

LIVE: Boys basketball takes on Poolsville

LIVE: Boys basketball takes on Poolsville

By Aidan Farber and Ben Belford-Peltzman December 15, 2023

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Wrestling defeats Sherwood 42–28 in home opener

Wrestling defeats Sherwood 42–28 in home opener

By William English December 14, 2023

The wrestling team (2–0) defeated the Sherwood Warriors (1–1) 42–28 in the home opener on Tuesday night. The Vikings controlled most of their matches, winning eight out of 14 with multiple forfeits...

Girls basketball dominates Kennedy 54–36; moves to 4-0

Girls basketball dominates Kennedy 54–36; moves to 4-0

By Ben Belford-Peltzman December 14, 2023

The girls basketball team (4–0) blew out the Kennedy Cavaliers (2–2) on Wednesday night 54–36. With the dominating performance, the girl's basketball team moved to 4–0 on the season and now have...

Throughout the winter, many Whitman students will spend their Friday nights and weekends getting runs in at one of these three mountains — conveniently located about an hour and 15 minutes away.

Skiing the East Coast: A look into Whitman’s local ski resorts

By Elliott Brown December 11, 2023

As fall winds down and the days get colder, many have begun to dread the long and biting Bethesda winter ahead. While the chilly weather takes away beloved outdoor activities, it provides a perfect opportunity...

Ice hockey easily defeats Richard Montgomery 4–2

Ice hockey easily defeats Richard Montgomery 4–2

By Elliott Brown December 11, 2023

The ice hockey team (7–2) defeated the Richard Montgomery Rockets 4–2 on Friday night. In the first period, the two teams appeared evenly matched as the game went back and forth with possession....

LIVE: Boys basketball takes on Northwood in home opener

LIVE: Boys basketball takes on Northwood in home opener

By William English and Will Gunster December 8, 2023

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Wrestling defeats Einstein 74–6 in season-opener

Wrestling defeats Einstein 74–6 in season-opener

By William English December 8, 2023

The wrestling team (1–0) defeated the Albert Einstein Titans (0–1) 74–6 in the season opener on Wednesday night. The Vikings dominated the match, winning almost every fight and getting many forfeits...

Girls basketball cruises past Sherwood 53–31 in home opener

Girls basketball cruises past Sherwood 53–31 in home opener

By Ben Belford-Peltzman December 6, 2023

In their season opener, the girl’s basketball team (1–0) destroyed the Sherwood Warriors (0–1) 53–31 on Tuesday night. The Vikes started their season with a bang and continued their impressive...

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