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Grace O’Halloran

Grace O’Halloran, Sports Writer

Grade 11

Why did you join The B&W?

I joined The Black & White so I could combine the two things I love: writing and sports.

If you were a candle, what scent would you be?

Christmas Cookie

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B&W Press Box: Girls varsity basketball takes on Wootton

B&W Press Box: Girls varsity basketball takes on Wootton

February 1, 2023

Girls basketball defeats Sherwood 34–29

January 31, 2023

Girls basketball destroys Richard Montgomery 45–28

January 4, 2023

Girls basketball takes down Einstein 36–28

December 17, 2022
The B&W Press Box: Whitman varsity girls basketball takes on Einstein

The B&W Press Box: Whitman varsity girls basketball takes on Einstein

December 16, 2022

Girls basketball defeats Paint Branch 45–31

December 14, 2022

Field hockey season comes to an end with 3–0 loss to Broadneck in state semifinals

November 10, 2022
Field hockey takes down Urbana 2–1 in state quarterfinals

Field hockey takes down Urbana 2–1 in state quarterfinals

November 5, 2022

Field hockey shuts out B-CC 2–0 in regional final

November 4, 2022

Field hockey crushes Richard Montgomery 9–1 in regional semifinals

November 2, 2022
Eight years after playing on the turf of the Jerome M. Marco Stadium as a student, she returned to serve as the head coach of the team that defined her high school experience.

Field hockey coach Krishna Jaitly (‘13) returns to old stomping grounds

October 28, 2022

Field hockey falls to Churchill 2–1 in county championship

October 25, 2022
At approximately 7:49 p.m., a B-CC senior struck a Whitman senior from behind on a sidewalk outside the Chipotle on Old Georgetown Road, according to the Whitman student and a bystander.

Brawls erupt between Whitman, B-CC students after rivalry football game despite new security measures

October 22, 2022

Field hockey closes out regular season with 8–0 win over Poolesville

October 20, 2022

Field hockey outlasts Blair 1–0

October 18, 2022

Field hockey takes down B-CC 3–2 in the Battle of Bethesda

October 10, 2022

Field hockey shuts out Walter Johnson 4–0

October 7, 2022

Field hockey flattens Sherwood 6–0

September 28, 2022

Field hockey hammers Northwest 9–0

September 25, 2022

Field hockey shut out by Churchill 4–0

September 23, 2022
Field hockey shuts out Wootton 1–0

Field hockey shuts out Wootton 1–0

September 20, 2022

Field hockey annihilates Richard Montgomery 9–0 in home opener

September 15, 2022
As the world mourns her passing, Whitman students and staff reflected on the Queen’s death and legacy.

“To lose a part of your culture is devastating”: students and staff reflect on the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II

September 12, 2022

Field hockey crushes Clarksburg 6–0 in season opener

September 10, 2022
“When the coaches hit [the post], you’re winning that game,” Howell said. “There’s no doubt you’re winning that game. Obviously, you’re trying your hardest — you’re pushing yourself — but it’s that extra guarantee.”

Whitman’s lucky charms: Athletes share their sports superstitions

September 2, 2022

Girls lacrosse outmatches Richard Montgomery 15–12 to advance to regional finals

May 14, 2022
The girls lacrosse team (13–0) defeated the Quince Orchard Cougars 12–10 to win the first ever Montgomery County lacrosse championship.

Girls lacrosse knocks off Quince Orchard 12-10 in inaugural county championship

May 11, 2022
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