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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
Ben Belford-Peltzman

Ben Belford-Peltzman, Pressbox Director/Sports Editor

Grade 12

Why did you join the Black and White? 

I love writing and podcasting about the latest sports news in our community.

What is your favorite song of all time?
Call Me Maybe

 

All content by Ben Belford-Peltzman
LIVE: Boys Basketball takes on B-CC in Regional Finals

LIVE: Boys Basketball takes on B-CC in Regional Finals

By Aidan Farber and Ben Belford-Peltzman
March 6, 2025
LIVE: Baseball takes on Leonardtown in state championships

LIVE: Baseball takes on Leonardtown in state championships

By Ben Belford-Peltzman and Asa Ostrow
May 24, 2024
LIVE: Boys Lacrosse takes on Churchill

LIVE: Boys Lacrosse takes on Churchill

By Ben Belford-Peltzman and Rishab Gulati
April 8, 2024
My goal for the week was to connect with as many people as possible: no one was too big or small to converse with.

My experience as a high school sports writer at the Senior Bowl

By Ben Belford-Peltzman
April 2, 2024
The B&W Sports Section’s official March Madness bracket

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

By Grace O’Halloran, William English, Waleed Aslam, Asa Ostrow, Aidan Farber, Will Gunster, Elliott Brown, Ben Belford Peltzman, and Mia Kanczuker
March 19, 2024
As draft night on April 24 is fast approaching, this is The Black & White’s 2025 Commanders mock draft.

Commanders revamp in the off-season: Prime draft position, coaching changes and free agency moves

By Aidan Farber and Ben Belford-Peltzman
March 13, 2024
Girls basketball eliminated from playoffs; falls to BCC 46–28

Girls basketball eliminated from playoffs; falls to BCC 46–28

By Ben Belford Peltzman
March 8, 2024
Girls basketball puts a stop to Walter Johnson 61–50 in regional semi-finals

Girls basketball puts a stop to Walter Johnson 61–50 in regional semi-finals

By Ben Belford Peltzman
March 4, 2024
Girls basketball ends the regular season on a high note, defeating Damascus 50–44

Girls basketball ends the regular season on a high note, defeating Damascus 50–44

By Ben Belford Peltzman
February 22, 2024
Girls basketball loses to BCC 56–45 in nail-biter

Girls basketball loses to BCC 56–45 in nail-biter

By Ben Belford-Peltzman
February 17, 2024
LIVE: Girls basketball takes on BCC in the Battle of Bethesda

LIVE: Girls basketball takes on BCC in the Battle of Bethesda

By Elliott Brown and Ben Belford Peltzman
February 16, 2024
Girls basketball suffers blowout loss; falls to Wootton 41–28

Girls basketball suffers blowout loss; falls to Wootton 41–28

By Ben Belford Peltzman
February 14, 2024
Counties is the most prestigious Poms competition in MCPS, consisting of 25 teams divided into three divisions.

Poms season comes to a close with a fourth-place finish in counties

By Ben Belford-Peltzman
February 14, 2024
Girls basketball falls to Walter Johnson 46–42

Girls basketball falls to Walter Johnson 46–42

By Ben Belford-Peltzman
February 12, 2024
Girls basketball crushes Churchill 63–41 on senior night

Girls basketball crushes Churchill 63–41 on senior night

By Ben Belford-Peltzman
February 6, 2024
LIVE: Girls basketball takes on Churchill on senior night

LIVE: Girls basketball takes on Churchill on senior night

By Ben Belford-Peltzman and Elliott Brown
February 5, 2024
Girls basketball falls to Clarksburg 51–37

Girls basketball falls to Clarksburg 51–37

By Ben Belford-Peltzman
February 5, 2024
Girls basketball cruises past Seneca Valley 48–33

Girls basketball cruises past Seneca Valley 48–33

By Ben Belford Peltzman
January 30, 2024
LIVE: Boys basketball takes on Seneca Valley

LIVE: Boys basketball takes on Seneca Valley

By Aidan Farber and Ben Belford-Peltzman
January 29, 2024
Girls basketball annihilates Quince Orchard 63–29

Girls basketball annihilates Quince Orchard 63–29

By Ben Belford-Peltzman
January 24, 2024
The team had the second overall pick in the draft and needed to address their glaring need for a quarterback, along with the offensive line, cornerback and tight end.

What’s next for the Commanders after firing head coach Ron Rivera

By Ben Belford-Peltzman
January 13, 2024
Girls basketball destroys Wootton 67–33

Girls basketball destroys Wootton 67–33

By Ben Belford Peltzman
January 10, 2024
LIVE: Girls basketball takes on Walter Johnson

LIVE: Girls basketball takes on Walter Johnson

By Grace O’Halloran and Ben Belford-Peltzman
January 5, 2024
Girls basketball crushes Poolesville 65–37

Girls basketball crushes Poolesville 65–37

By Ben Belford-Peltzman
December 16, 2023
LIVE: Boys basketball takes on Poolsville

LIVE: Boys basketball takes on Poolsville

By Aidan Farber and Ben Belford-Peltzman
December 15, 2023
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
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
Instead of waiting until after the season to come to conclusions and punish the correct people involved, Petitti issued a drastic punishment with seemingly very little evidence.

The Big Ten made a serious mistake in punishing University of Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh

By Ben Belford-Peltzman
November 25, 2023
Boys soccer eliminated from playoffs with a 2–1 loss to Leonardtown

Boys soccer eliminated from playoffs with a 2–1 loss to Leonardtown

By Ben Belford-Peltzman
November 13, 2023
LIVE: Football takes on Blake for regional semifinals

LIVE: Football takes on Blake for regional semifinals

By Ben Belford-Peltzman
November 9, 2023
Boys soccer narrowly defeats Paint Branch 1–0 in state quarter-finals

Boys soccer narrowly defeats Paint Branch 1–0 in state quarter-finals

By Ben Belford Peltzman
November 6, 2023
Nearly 46 years in the making, the Vikings’ varsity football team has finally achieved a home playoff win.

Whitman football makes history, wins first home playoff game since 1976

By Ben Belford-Peltzman
November 4, 2023
LIVE: Girls soccer takes on Urbana for state quarterfinals

LIVE: Girls soccer takes on Urbana for state quarterfinals

By Ben Belford-Peltzman, Aidan Farber, and Sonia Weliwitigoda
November 3, 2023
Boys soccer defeats Quince Orchard 1–0 in penalties for regional championship

Boys soccer defeats Quince Orchard 1–0 in penalties for regional championship

By Ben Belford Peltzman
November 2, 2023
LIVE: Girls soccer takes on Quince Orchard in regional finals

LIVE: Girls soccer takes on Quince Orchard in regional finals

By Aidan Farber, Ben Belford Peltzman, and Sonia Weliwitigoda
October 31, 2023
Boys soccer wins 2–1 in thriller against Walter Johnson in first round of playoffs

Boys soccer wins 2–1 in thriller against Walter Johnson in first round of playoffs

By Ben Belford-Peltzman
October 29, 2023
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LIVE: Girls soccer takes on BCC in regional semifinals for the ultimate Battle of Bethesda

By Ben Belford-Peltzman and Aidan Farber
October 27, 2023
Boys soccer edges out Tuscarora 1–0

Boys soccer edges out Tuscarora 1–0

By Ben Belford Peltzman
October 19, 2023
LIVE: Girls soccer takes on Tuscarora

LIVE: Girls soccer takes on Tuscarora

By Ben Belford-Peltzman and Aidan Farber
October 17, 2023
Boys soccer squeezes past Wootton 3–2

Boys soccer squeezes past Wootton 3–2

By Ben Belford Peltzman
October 13, 2023
Boys soccer edges out BCC 1–0 in Battle of Bethesda

Boys soccer edges out BCC 1–0 in Battle of Bethesda

By Ben Belford-Peltzman
October 10, 2023
Boys soccer falls to Blair 2–1

Boys soccer falls to Blair 2–1

By Ben Belford-Peltzman
October 8, 2023
Boys soccer outmatches Churchill 2–1

Boys soccer outmatches Churchill 2–1

By Ben Belford-Peltzman
October 3, 2023
Boys soccer crushes Walter Johnson 3–0

Boys soccer crushes Walter Johnson 3–0

By Ben Belford-Peltzman
September 27, 2023
Boys soccer falls to Quince Orchard 1–0 in overtime

Boys soccer falls to Quince Orchard 1–0 in overtime

By Ben Belford Peltzman
September 20, 2023
Boys soccer falls to Northwest 2–1 in overtime

Boys soccer falls to Northwest 2–1 in overtime

By Ben Belford-Peltzman
September 12, 2023
It took several years and multiple head coaches, but the losing streak has ended. The Vikes will host the Walter Johnson Wildcats (2-0), their longtime rivals, next Thursday at 7:00 pm. For the first time in four years, the Vikings will look to win back-to-back football games.

Victory at last: After four years, Whitman football snaps losing streak

By Ben Belford-Peltzman
September 10, 2023
Boys soccer dominates Seneca Valley 6–0 in season opener

Boys soccer dominates Seneca Valley 6–0 in season opener

By Ben Belford Peltzman
September 6, 2023
NBA finals games 1 & 2 recap and predictions w/ special guest coach Mo | B&W Sports Podcast

NBA finals games 1 & 2 recap and predictions w/ special guest coach Mo | B&W Sports Podcast

By Ben Belford-Peltzman and Aidan Farber
June 7, 2023
NBA playoffs discussion: Celtics fall apart, Miami's historic run, and Nuggets looking stronger than ever | The B&W Sports Podcast

NBA playoffs discussion: Celtics fall apart, Miami’s historic run, and Nuggets looking stronger than ever | The B&W Sports Podcast

By Aidan Farber and Ben Belford-Peltzman
May 23, 2023
Lakers and Nuggets game one recap + more | The B&W Sports Podcast

Lakers and Nuggets game one recap + more | The B&W Sports Podcast

By Aidan Farber and Ben Belford-Peltzman
May 22, 2023

Baseball falls to Severna Park 6–4 to end season in state quarterfinals

By Ben Belford-Peltzman
May 20, 2023
Baseball crushes WJ 9–2 to win regional championship

Baseball crushes WJ 9–2 to win regional championship

By Ben Belford-Peltzman
May 16, 2023
LIVE: Baseball takes on WJ for regional finals

LIVE: Baseball takes on WJ for regional finals

By Aidan Donnan and Ben Belford-Peltzman
May 16, 2023
Baseball defeats BCC 2–1 in regional semifinals for the ultimate Battle of Bethesda

Baseball defeats BCC 2–1 in regional semifinals for the ultimate Battle of Bethesda

By Ben Belford-Peltzman
May 14, 2023

Baseball crushes Sherwood 4–3 for first time in ten years

By Ben Belford-Peltzman
May 9, 2023
Baseball falls to Blair 5–2 on senior night

Baseball falls to Blair 5–2 on senior night

By Ben Belford-Peltzman
May 5, 2023

Baseball edges out Damascus 7–6

By Ben Belford-Peltzman
May 2, 2023

Baseball squeezes by Wootton 2–0

By Ben Belford-Peltzman
April 26, 2023

Baseball destroys Northwood 10–0; improves to 9–3

By Ben Belford-Peltzman
April 25, 2023

Baseball falls to Walter Johnson 5–1 with trouble at the plate

By Ben Belford-Peltzman
April 21, 2023

Baseball falls to Richard Montgomery 5–0 to suffer first home loss of the season

By Ben Belford-Peltzman
April 19, 2023
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LIVE: Varsity baseball takes on Richard Montgomery

By Waleed Aslam and Ben Belford-Peltzman
April 18, 2023
Baseball defeats BCC 4–2 in the Battle of Bethesda

Baseball defeats BCC 4–2 in the Battle of Bethesda

By Ben Belford-Peltzman
April 16, 2023

Baseball trounces Churchill 6–2 to win second annual Jack Langerman Cup

By Ben Belford Peltzman
April 14, 2023
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