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...
Freshman Chris Hacopian commits to Wake Forest
By Ari Dimitoglou, Photo Manager
January 30, 2020
One may wonder how a freshman baseball player from Maryland gets noticed by one of the best universities in the nation. Shortstop for the Mid-Atlantic Red Sox, Chris Hacopian, knew in his heart that he wanted to play baseball from a very young age. Starting at the age of four, Hacopian discovered hi...
Washington Nationals Fans celebrate World Series victory
By Hannah Zozobrado, Arts Editor
November 9, 2019
It is no secret that recently, Washington D.C. has been the hub of sports championships: the Washington Capitals witnessed their first Stanley Cup win in 2018, the Washington Mystics received their first WNBA championship earlier this year and, of course, let’s not forget to mention the groundbreaking v...
Scoreboard memorial unites baseball community
By Kathy Hu, Online Editor
May 15, 2019
The Andy Ehrlich Memorial Scoreboard Dedication took place on May 6th at 5pm at Chuck Stevens Field. The varsity baseball team was scheduled to play their last regular season game following the ceremony against Clarksburg High School, however it was cancelled due to unplayable field conditions. Andy Ehrl...
Baseball team hopes for grand slam season with new coach
By Will Hyland and Max Kandel
March 13, 2018
CHS baseball struggled last year, finishing with a 10-10 record and a first round exit in the playoffs. However, with a new head coach and nearly all key contributors returning from last year’s team, there is hope for a successful year. CHS has added new coach Pat Skellchock and will return with eigh...
Students pay the price to play CHS sports
By Jenna Greenzaid, Features Editor
January 10, 2018
CHS wouldn’t be the same without students who try to cram as many sports as they can into their already-busy schedules. But how to appropriate their time isn’t the only factor playing into the decision to play multiple sports; students often pay the price. For many aspiring athletes, there are many f...
Underclassmen Bring New Life to Baseball Field
By Ethan S. Miller, Fact Checker
May 3, 2016
On varsity baseball, an influx of new, young players is not only propelling the team to a better future but is creating a new dynamic in the clubhouse. A third of the Bulldogs starting nine is made up of underclassmen, including starting left fielder, freshman Michael Janis, starting first baseman,...
Sports Commentary Should Not Just Be a Boys’ Club
By Maya Rosenberg, Public Relations Editor
October 29, 2015
Softball player and two time Olympic medalist Jessica Mendoza made sports journalism history Oct. 6 as she was the first woman to join national coverage of a Major League Baseball (MLB) post-season game. She also made headlines this year for being the first woman to join a national broadcast for regular...
Limitations on Off-season Coaching Unreasonable
By Jake Certner, Sports Editor
September 29, 2015
“Championships are won in the offseason” is the classic sports mantra MCPS has decided to completely ignore, and even go so far as to work against. According to the MCPS website, it is against county policy for teams to compete, practice or even meet with their coaches beyond the designated season,...
CHS baseball gives their best effort on senior night
By Jordan Janis, Senior Writer
May 11, 2015
After a disappointing season with a record of 3-7, the CHS baseball team closes its season with fond memories of the past. The team played their final game at home May 5 against Wootton, ending with a final score of 2-12 in favor of Wootton. Senior captains Jack Langerman, Jesse Katz, seniors Griffin...
Dugout construction won’t affect baseball season
By Cristian Edwards, Online Sports Editor
April 29, 2015
If you have driven on Tuckerman Lane these past few months, you may have seen what looks like a major construction zone on the baseball field. But baseball season already started, so how could they be doing work on the field during the season? According to athletic director Scott Rivinius, complete...
Baseball team hosts fundraiser to raise awareness
By Michael Fox, Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2015
According to pancreatic.org, about 46,420 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the U.S., and over 39,590 will die from the disease. Despite the tragic reality of this disease, the baseball team decided to help raise money and awareness for pancreatic cancer research. The team hosted...