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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

Ainsley Hollis, Sports Editor

All content by Ainsley Hollis
The evolution of national sports television played a significant role in bringing sports events to a broader audience, marking an important milestone in the history of televised sports in America.

From bleachers to screens: the evolution of sports viewing in America

By Ainsley Hollis
April 14, 2025
Girls Basketball falls to B-CC in regional semifinals 63–55

Girls Basketball falls to B-CC in regional semifinals 63–55

By Ainsley Hollis
March 5, 2025
Girls Basketball demolishes Quince Orchard 67–21 in regional quarterfinal

Girls Basketball demolishes Quince Orchard 67–21 in regional quarterfinal

By Ainsley Hollis
March 3, 2025
Girls Basketball falls to B-CC 59–45

Girls Basketball falls to B-CC 59–45

By Ainsley Hollis
February 20, 2025
Girls Basketball squeaks by Wootton 62–57

Girls Basketball squeaks by Wootton 62–57

By Ainsley Hollis
February 17, 2025
Girls Basketball destroys Walter Johnson 54–43

Girls Basketball destroys Walter Johnson 54–43

By Ainsley Hollis
February 14, 2025
Girls Basketball defeats Clarksburg 67–56

Girls Basketball defeats Clarksburg 67–56

By Ainsley Hollis
February 7, 2025
Girls Basketball falls to Seneca Valley 53–46

Girls Basketball falls to Seneca Valley 53–46

By Ainsley Hollis
February 5, 2025
Girls Basketball defeats Richard Montgomery 54–53 in overtime thriller

Girls Basketball defeats Richard Montgomery 54–53 in overtime thriller

By Ainsley Hollis
February 1, 2025
Girls Basketball squashes Churchill 52–35

Girls Basketball squashes Churchill 52–35

By Ainsley Hollis
January 24, 2025
Girls Basketball crushes Gaithersburg 57–36

Girls Basketball crushes Gaithersburg 57–36

By Ainsley Hollis
January 20, 2025
Girls Basketball defeats Walter Johnson 57–54

Girls Basketball defeats Walter Johnson 57–54

By Ainsley Hollis
January 16, 2025
Girls Basketball suffers a tough loss to BCC 47–44 in the Battle of Bethesda

Girls Basketball suffers a tough loss to BCC 47–44 in the Battle of Bethesda

By Ainsley Hollis
January 15, 2025
Girls Basketball surpasses Wootton 57–49

Girls Basketball surpasses Wootton 57–49

By Ainsley Hollis
January 14, 2025
Girls Basketball falls to Georgetown Visitation 64–55

Girls Basketball falls to Georgetown Visitation 64–55

By Ainsley Hollis
December 22, 2024
Girls Basketball crushes Kennedy 83–29

Girls Basketball crushes Kennedy 83–29

By Ainsley Hollis
December 19, 2024
Girls Basketball demolishes Wheaton 84–14

Girls Basketball demolishes Wheaton 84–14

By Ainsley Hollis
December 16, 2024
The implemented policy on NIL allows student-athletes to make money from their personal brand. College athletes can now receive financial compensation through the use of promotional endeavors. Many wonder how NIL will affect college sports in the future. 

How will NIL change the landscape of college sports?

By Ainsley Hollis
December 16, 2024
Girls Basketball celebrates Coach Kenah's 350th win at their home opener

Girls Basketball celebrates Coach Kenah’s 350th win at their home opener

By Ainsley Hollis
December 12, 2024
Girls Basketball defeats Sherwood 45–39 in season opener

Girls Basketball defeats Sherwood 45–39 in season opener

By Ainsley Hollis
December 9, 2024
The Vikes became Maryland's first high school girls soccer team to win four consecutive state championships

Girls Soccer makes history as they win fourth consecutive state championship 3–0 against Crofton

By Ainsley Hollis
November 18, 2024
Girls Soccer surpasses Leonardtown 1–0 to advance to State Championships

Girls Soccer surpasses Leonardtown 1–0 to advance to State Championships

By Ainsley Hollis
November 13, 2024
Girls Soccer defeats Quince Orchard 2–1 in regional finals

Girls Soccer defeats Quince Orchard 2–1 in regional finals

By Ainsley Hollis
October 31, 2024
Girls Soccer crushes Churchill 6–2 in regional semi-finals

Girls Soccer crushes Churchill 6–2 in regional semi-finals

By Ainsley Hollis
October 27, 2024
Girls Soccer wins County Championship 3–0 against Northwest

Girls Soccer wins County Championship 3–0 against Northwest

By Ainsley Hollis
October 23, 2024
As the regular season resumes, the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) has an opportunity for a breakout moment after an all-time high following the United States Women's National Team’s (USWNT) gold medal run at the 2024 Summer Paris Olympics.

Is the National Women’s Soccer League turning European?

By Ainsley Hollis
October 23, 2024
Girls Soccer finishes season with a win on senior night

Girls Soccer finishes season with a win on senior night

By Ainsley Hollis
October 19, 2024
Girls Soccer cruises past Wooton 4–2

Girls Soccer cruises past Wooton 4–2

By Ainsley Hollis
October 16, 2024
Girls Soccer squeaks by Walter Johnson 2–1

Girls Soccer squeaks by Walter Johnson 2–1

By Ainsley Hollis
October 9, 2024
Girls Soccer crushes Tuscarora 5–0

Girls Soccer crushes Tuscarora 5–0

By Ainsley Hollis
September 30, 2024
LIVE: Girls soccer takes on Montgomery Blair

LIVE: Girls soccer takes on Montgomery Blair

By Ainsley Hollis and Olivia Pizarro
September 24, 2024
Girls Soccer defeats Quince Orchard 2–1

Girls Soccer defeats Quince Orchard 2–1

By Ainsley Hollis
September 22, 2024
Girls Soccer defeats Northwest 3–1

Girls Soccer defeats Northwest 3–1

By Ainsley Hollis
September 19, 2024
Girls Soccer bests Good Counsel 1–0 in overtime thriller

Girls Soccer bests Good Counsel 1–0 in overtime thriller

By Ainsley Hollis
September 17, 2024
Girls Soccer blows out Seneca Valley 6–0 in home opener

Girls Soccer blows out Seneca Valley 6–0 in home opener

By Ainsley Hollis
September 8, 2024
Baseball falls to Leonardtown 2–0 in state finals

Baseball falls to Leonardtown 2–0 in state finals

By Ainsley Hollis
May 27, 2024
Baseball moves on to state finals after beating Crofton 6–2

Baseball moves on to state finals after beating Crofton 6–2

By Ainsley Hollis
May 23, 2024
According to the policy, all athletes may participate in NAIA-sponsored male sports. However, only athletes whose biological sex is female and who have not begun hormone therapy will be allowed to participate in women’s sports.

NAIA bans postseason competition for transgender and nonbinary athletes

By Ainsley Hollis
May 21, 2024
Baseball defeats Montgomery Blair 7–3 in state quarterfinals

Baseball defeats Montgomery Blair 7–3 in state quarterfinals

By Ainsley Hollis
May 21, 2024
Baseball advances to regional finals after beating Churchill 2–1

Baseball advances to regional finals after beating Churchill 2–1

By Ainsley Hollis
May 12, 2024
Baseball falls to Magruder 10–9

Baseball falls to Magruder 10–9

By Ainsley Hollis
May 8, 2024
Baseball dominates Damascus 16–2

Baseball dominates Damascus 16–2

By Ainsley Hollis
May 4, 2024
Baseball falls to Quince Orchard on senior night

Baseball falls to Quince Orchard on senior night

By Ainsley Hollis
May 2, 2024
Baseball demolishes Northwood 11–1

Baseball demolishes Northwood 11–1

By Ainsley Hollis
April 28, 2024
Baseball storms back to defeat Walter Johnson 7–5

Baseball storms back to defeat Walter Johnson 7–5

By Ainsley Hollis
April 24, 2024
Baseball falls to BCC 7–3 in the ultimate Battle of Bethesda

Baseball falls to BCC 7–3 in the ultimate Battle of Bethesda

By Ainsley Hollis
April 22, 2024
Baseball mercy rules Blair 15–5

Baseball mercy rules Blair 15–5

By Ainsley Hollis
April 20, 2024
Baseball triumphs over Churchill 4–6

Baseball triumphs over Churchill 4–6

By Ainsley Hollis
April 18, 2024
Baseball falls to Walter Johnson 6–0: losing undefeated season

Baseball falls to Walter Johnson 6–0: losing undefeated season

By Ainsley Hollis
April 17, 2024
Baseball narrowly defeats Churchill 10–9

Baseball narrowly defeats Churchill 10–9

By Ainsley Hollis
April 15, 2024
Baseball dominates Wootton 8–2

Baseball dominates Wootton 8–2

By Ainsley Hollis
April 12, 2024
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