Seniors mourn loss of final spring season
By Maya Bhattiprolu, Online Editor
May 30, 2020
Prom, graduation, beach week. Seniors have lost multiple important milestones this year. For senior athletes, they’re missing out on something else too: their final season. “I was really disappointed when I heard it was cancelled,” cross country and track co-captain Jessica Bowen said. “I wanted t...
NFL Draft virtually broadcasts top picks
By Allison Jacobs, Editor-in-Chief
May 29, 2020
Due to social distancing and Coronavirus, the 2020 National Football League (NFL) Draft was broadcasted on TV, but was executed via Facetime calls from team coaches to the players being drafted. The first round of picks started on April 23rd, the second and third rounds on April 24th and the fourth th...
WCHS students stay active during quarantine
By Ela Jalil, News Editor
May 29, 2020
Amidst this crazy time of the coronavirus quarantine, many people have stayed in their homes for months now. Schools were not the only thing that were shut down on March 15. Some spring sports never even got to begin their season, or just got two weeks of games and practices before school was cancelled. ...
ESPN provides entertainment for sports fans during COVID
By Ava Freeman, Features Editor
May 13, 2020
At the start of Mar., thousands of athletes around the globe mourned the abrupt ending to their season as a result of COVID-19. This included athletes who played for club sports, high school or college teams and professional players from all sports for the next several months. Not only has this unexp...
Coronavirus doesn’t stop sports teams from practicing
By Andrew Chan, Sports Editor
May 11, 2020
Coronavirus has shut down school entirely, ruining the year for many students. Not only has this shutdown affected academics, it has also disrupted the sports schedule for WCHS teams. However, teams like boys soccer and basketball have adapted, turning to online calls to stay in playing shape. ...
WCHS Varsity Wrestling members compete at individual state tournament
By David Malament, Promotions Manager
March 7, 2020
On Saturday, Feb. 22, the 14 members of the WCHS varsity wrestling team went to the individual state tournament. Although the team’s season is over, following a lackluster season, members of the team hope to compete for individual recognition. “I have the No. 14 seed and I am wrestling against the No. thr...
WCHS Swim and Dive team takes second place at States
By Trevor Gardemal, Social Media Manager
March 7, 2020
After winning first place in the Maryland Public School State Championship the last two years, the WCHS boys Swim and Dive team (CHSSD) had high hopes of bringing home another victory this year. While they came up a little short this year, their hard work throughout the season was enough to lead them ...
Athlete of the Month: Brittini Martin
By Olivia Yasharoff, Assistant Sports Editor
March 3, 2020
It is only the third game of the girl’s varsity basketball season. Senior captain Brittini Martin takes a shot and scores just like any other game. But it is not just any other bucket. With this shot, Martin has reached the 1,000th point in her WCHS career. In the history of girls basketball at WCHS, on...
WCHS athletes prepare for future in the NCAA
By Ally Salzberg, Assistant Online Editor
March 3, 2020
For most athletes, the last game they play in their senior year can seem like the end of an era. But for some WCHS sports stars, it is just the beginning. Being able to play the sport that you love in college is very difficult, as there are so many athletes around the world that are just as good, ...
WCHS baseball team prepares to make school history
By David Malament, Promotions Manager
March 3, 2020
In 2019, the WCHS baseball team had a record setting season going far deeper into the postseason than in recent years. Following the graduation of multiple talented seniors, the team has gained some fresh faces and a boatload of young talent. “Last year was a massive success within the WCHS baseball prog...
Capitol Hill Classic: 968 teams, 122 courts
By Aliki Dimitoglou, Advertising & Subscriptions Manager
March 3, 2020
Step up to the court. Take a deep breath. Listen to the spectators behind you cheering you on. Toss the ball into the air above your head. Wait for that perfect moment. Now. Serve the ball and send it flying over the net. The game has begun. That’s just what most servers experience as they step up to th...
Boys basketball team looks to out-dunk the competition
By Andrew Chan, Sports Editor
March 3, 2020
Down by one against rival division champs Blake High School, the ball is inbounded by senior Ryan Flax. The crowd is cheering, and Flax inbounds the ball. After a shot by the Bulldogs falls short, senior Jake Berlin rises, grabbing the offensive rebound and scoring the game winning putback. The WCHS ...