Celebrity videographer, 2kforbes, edits the DMV
By Max Kandel, Jackson Resnick, Staff Writer
June 4, 2019
Filed under Features
With just over 9,000 followers on Instagram, his own merchandise and people all around the DMV screaming his name, 2kforbes has built up quite a following as a talented basketball filmer and editor. The ‘Hoop Mixtape’ has always been a staple of basketball and hip-hop culture. It has been around...
Butler makes a fast-break into lacrosse success
By Ella Kaminsky, Features Editor
May 7, 2019
Number 14, Jack Butler, receives a pass from across the field. Butler cradles the ball as he takes a shot and scores! WCHS receives a point, and the student section is all on their feet chanting and cheering with excitement. Senior and lacrosse captain Jack Butler has played varsity lacrosse since...
Coach inducted into Potomac Hall of Fame
By Andrew Chan, Assistant Sports Editor
February 8, 2019
Filed under Sports, Top Stories, Winter
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...
Students pay the price to play CHS sports
By Jenna Greenzaid, Features Editor
January 10, 2018
Filed under Fall, Sports, Spring, Winter
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...
Boys Lacrosse Falls Short in State Championship
By Ethan C. Miller, Staff Writer
June 1, 2017
Filed under Online Exclusives, Sports, Top Stories
The CHS boys lacrosse team lost a heartbreaking state championship to Severna Park by a score of seven to six on May 24. The bigger stage at Stevenson University led to an epic 4A/3A state title game. The team battled the defending champs through all 60 minutes, giving up Severna Park’s go-ahead-go...
Boys Lacrosse Update and Final Four Preview
By Jake Herman and Ethan S. Miller
May 18, 2017
Filed under Online Exclusives, Sports, Top Stories
https://soundcloud.com/user-745639745/episode-6-5-18-17 Jake and Ethan discuss the Boys Lacrosse team's playoff run to the Final Four, interview starting defender Ian Rosenthal, and preview the team's final four matchup against Westminster this Saturday May 20 at 4pm. Then they debate over which sport...
Boys Lax Game 1 Recap and Season Preview
By Jake Herman and Ethan S. Miller
March 26, 2017
Filed under Online Exclusives, Sports
https://soundcloud.com/user-745639745/episode-5-3-26-17-lacrosse-vs-heights-recap-season-preview Jake Herman and Ethan S. Miller recap Boys Lacrosse's home opener win vs. The Heights and preview the rest of the Bulldogs' season. Included: Interview with junior attackman Harrison Gerber Game...
Athletic Recruitment Changes College Process
By Maya Rosenberg and Becky Wolfson
October 29, 2015
Filed under Sports
The pathway to collegiate athletics begins at an early age. Senior Juliana Comer began playing on a recreational soccer team in elementary school with friends. Her passion for soccer during her childhood led her to become a more dedicated athlete and student. Next year, she plans to play soccer for Cornell...
Catching Up with CHS’ Athletic Alumni
By Jake Certner, Sports Editor
October 29, 2015
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
Last year’s CHS senior class excelled in almost every sport, and the Observer would like to highlight several CHS athletes that have continued their excellence at the collegiate level. Lucy Srour (XC): Srour graduated last year and was a top runner for the cross-country team. She is...
Limitations on Off-season Coaching Unreasonable
By Jake Certner, Sports Editor
September 29, 2015
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
“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,...
Boys lacrosse wins the 4A West regional championship
By Noah Salzberg, Senior Writer
May 14, 2015
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
The CHS boys lacrosse team beat QO in the regional championship Wed. May 13, winning in double overtime by the score of 10-9. This win came after another double-overtime victory against Whitman on Mon. May 11. “We did not play our best game tonight,” junior Sam Beloff said. “We let QO set...
JV Boys Lacrosse Team Goes Undefeated for Third Straight Year
By Julia McDermott, Senior Writer
April 30, 2015
Filed under Sports
Coming off two straight undefeated seasons, the junior varsity boys lacrosse team was far from an underdog at the beginning of this year, but when the bulldogs stepped onto the field for the first time this season, they were ready to retain their record. ‘Why not three.’ And after nine games,...