Allied softball teaches students importance of teamwork
By Sophie Liss, Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2019
When you think of a typical WCHS spring sport, lacrosse, tennis or baseball may come to mind. However, with a co-ed team that unites to value teamwork and team spirit over individual statistics and results, one spring sport is unlike the rest: allied softball. Allied softball is playing its fourth...
Athlete of the Month: April 2019
By Allison Jacobs, Assistant News Editor
April 1, 2019
Freshman Jaden Selby has set a new standard as a young wrestler on the mat, taking on opponents two or even three years older than him and still dominating each match. He was also one of only three wrestlers on the team to qualify for states. Selby has been wrestling for nine years and was one of...
Boys varsity swim and dive brings home state championships
By Joe Raab, Sports Editor
March 8, 2019
The boys varsity swim and dive team conquered the state championships on Feb. 24. This is the second year in a row that the boys have brought home a state title. They were led by captains Steven Mendley, John Nguyen and Sean Nguyen. “Our team was very successful this year because of how big this year’s team was...
Student-athlete on the fast-track to success
By Sacha Feldberg, Staff Writer
March 7, 2019
As the spring sports season begins and multi-sport athletes transition from last season, few can say that they are entering a season in which they have been on the varsity team for three years. Even fewer can say that they play one varsity sport, but are being recruited for another varsity sport. Sophomore...
Athlete of the Month: March 2019
By Julia Lescht, Online Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2019
Senior Cat Correa has proved herself to be a dominant force on the basketball court, playing a large role in the WCHS girls varsity basketball team’s strongest season since 2003--the year they won the state championship. Correa has been on the varsity team since her freshman year, and she has been...
WCHS Boys Lacrosse prepares for a winning season
By Eli Gordon, Sports Editor
February 26, 2019
The WCHS boys lacrosse team is excited and ready for the 2019 season. They were one of MCPS’ best teams last year, making it all the way to the state finals for the second year in a row. They unfortunately lost in overtime. Regardless, they finished as the second best boys lacrosse team in MD....
WCHS basketball prepares for memorable playoff run
By Riley Hurr, News Editor
February 8, 2019
With another season filled with excitement and energy, the WCHS girls varsity basketball team continues to dominate its competition. Continuously practicing hard six days a week, the team is 13-1 as of Jan. 23. Winning most games by a wide margin, they are still constantly looking to improve their plays...
Karate fosters self-defense and increases exercise
By Benjamin Pham, Advertising and Subscriptions Manager
February 8, 2019
WCHS does not offer karate as a class or an extracurricular activity, but that does not stop students like senior Matthew Dilsizian from pursuing the sport during their free time. Dilsizian began karate when he was in fourth grade.At first, he had trouble keeping up with the other students in the...
Coach inducted into Potomac Hall of Fame
By Andrew Chan, Assistant Sports Editor
February 8, 2019
WCHS has been home to a successful lacrosse program for many consecutive seasons. This continued success is due in no small part to longtime coach Jeff Fritz. Fritz, who has helped WCHS varsity lacrosse teams dominate for years, is soon to be honored as an inductee into the US Lacrosse Potomac Chapter...
Athlete of the Month: February 2019
By Max Kandel, News Editor
February 8, 2019
With an solid record and consistently improving players, this year's varsity boys basketball team is starting to make some noise. This is due in part to senior John Mbeng. Finishing up his final season with the Bulldogs, Mbeng’s path to success was unlike many star players. While Mbeng was not a...
Wrestling attempts to match last year’s success
By Julia Lescht, Online Editor-in-chief
January 25, 2019
Following last year’s success of placing second in the state, the WCHS varsity wrestling team is working toward another successful season. Seniors and captains Carlos Villamar and Oliver Yang are leading the team this year under the guidance of their coaches. “I believe that the team will do...
Changes to athletic department boost school spirit
By Joe Raab, Sports Editor
January 10, 2019
If you feel a sudden rush of school spirit and you aren't quite sure why, it may be because of the new changes that the athletics department has made to the look of the school. The bulldog logo on top of the scoreboard was updated to match the official WCHS logo. This was just one of many projects do...