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The Black and White
The Student News Site of Walt Whitman High School

The Black and White

Leo Pelmoter, Senior Columnist

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After an offseason with record-high contracts and trades, teams across the league are hoping to compete into the playoffs this year.

B&W’s 2025 MLB season predictions

By Leo Pelmoter
April 4, 2025
Ice Hockey falls to Oakdale 4–0 in the state championship

Ice Hockey falls to Oakdale 4–0 in the state championship

By Leo Pelmoter
March 3, 2025
Ice Hockey takes down Middletown Valley 5–2 to advance to state finals

Ice Hockey takes down Middletown Valley 5–2 to advance to state finals

By Leo Pelmoter
February 28, 2025
Ice Hockey shuts out Severna Park 5–0 in the state quarterfinals

Ice Hockey shuts out Severna Park 5–0 in the state quarterfinals

By Leo Pelmoter
February 26, 2025
Ice Hockey defeats Huntingtown 7–4 in second round of state playoffs

Ice Hockey defeats Huntingtown 7–4 in second round of state playoffs

By Leo Pelmoter
February 25, 2025
Ice Hockey annihilates Blair 9–0 to advance to the state tournament

Ice Hockey annihilates Blair 9–0 to advance to the state tournament

By Leo Pelmoter
February 14, 2025
Super Bowl preview and grades for chaotic NBA trade deadlines | B&W Sports Podcast

Super Bowl preview and grades for chaotic NBA trade deadlines | B&W Sports Podcast

By Kavi Varma and Leo Pelmoter
February 9, 2025
Ice Hockey obliterates Upper Montgomery 8–0

Ice Hockey obliterates Upper Montgomery 8–0

By Leo Pelmoter
January 28, 2025
Ice Hockey crushes Churchill 7–3 on senior night

Ice Hockey crushes Churchill 7–3 on senior night

By Leo Pelmoter
January 15, 2025
After a season full of wild upsets and unexpected teams rising into contention, one team will win it all.

The Black & White’s 2024 college football playoff predictions

By Leo Pelmoter
December 20, 2024
Ice Hockey demolishes Wootton 8–2

Ice Hockey demolishes Wootton 8–2

By Leo Pelmoter
December 16, 2024
The University of Maryland Men’s Basketball season is underway after playing Ohio State for their Big Ten Opener on Dec. 4th.

Maryland Men’s Basketball season preview

By Leo Pelmoter
December 3, 2024
LIVE: Region Finals girls soccer hosts WJ

LIVE: Region Finals girls soccer hosts WJ

By Benjamin Levy and Leo Pelmoter
October 29, 2024
Softball falls to Walter Johnson 7–4 in regional finals

Softball falls to Walter Johnson 7–4 in regional finals

By Leo Pelmoter
May 18, 2024
Softball destroys Quince Orchard 16–6 in reigonal semifinals

Softball destroys Quince Orchard 16–6 in reigonal semifinals

By Leo Pelmoter
May 14, 2024
Softball narrowly defeats Blair 12–11

Softball narrowly defeats Blair 12–11

By Leo Pelmoter
April 27, 2024
The teams’ preseason was somewhat of a letdown, but they can still bounce back and be a competitive team in the NFL this season as their schedule could see them winning up to nine games in the season, or falling short and only winning five.

The Black and White’s Washington Commanders mock draft

By Leo Pelmoter
April 25, 2024
Softball survives Seneca Valley 9–7

Softball survives Seneca Valley 9–7

By Leo Pelmoter
April 16, 2024
Softball falls to BCC 8–1 in Battle of Bethesda

Softball falls to BCC 8–1 in Battle of Bethesda

By Leo Pelmoter
April 11, 2024
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