The Pitch

Freshman Marren Conze is pictured diving in at one of her meets. Strong underclassmen have always played a key role in the success of the team.

Athlete of The Issue: Deep dive into freshman swimmer’s success

February 15, 2020

Boys baseball practices throwing as they prepare for their upcoming spring season. The team looks to continue their success from last season.

Spring athletes prepare for successful 2020 campaigns

February 15, 2020

WJ students packed the senior section on September 27, 2019 in a blackout vs fierce rivals BCC. The game ended in a convincing 42-7 win for the Wildcats.

Bethesda clash: Tracing the WJ-BCC rivalry

February 15, 2020

Senior Chris Dorrer chases down a loose puck. The team lost 4-3 but rebounded in their rematch against Wooton with a 3-3 draw

Winter sports in review

February 14, 2020

Senior Karina Yung hits the ball over the net in the Dig Pink game against Whitman. The game is an annual fundraiser in October to raise awareness for breast cancer.

Athletes give back: “My Cause My Cleats”

January 31, 2020

Athletes of the issue: Transfers elevate boys’ basketball

Sammy Peterson and Daria London

January 22, 2020

An athletic and life reset: Senior Mikel Fornwald, a newcomer to Walter Johnson, has quickly become one of the anchors of the boys’ varsity basketball team. “He’s willing to do whatever it takes for the team to win....

Junior Joseph Meyer gets pinned to the floor by an opposing school’s wrestler. WJ faced off against schools outside of MCPS at a tournament in Bel Air, MD.

Wrestling pinned down by injuries

January 18, 2020

Sophomore Alexa Hackmann lines up for a free throw against the Seneca Valley High School Eagles. Hackmann started the season on JV, but due to the struggling varsity team, was pulled up in mid December.

Basketball looks to rebound after shaky start

January 18, 2020

Senior Jomel Velasquez rolls the ball in hopes of scoring a point for his team. As a returning player, he knows the game and he's a leader to the newer players.

Bocce rolls into competition

January 18, 2020

Senior Karina Yung hits the ball over the net in the Dig Pink game against Whitman. The game is annual fundraiser in October to raise awareness for breast cancer.

Athletes give back: “My Cause My Cleats”

January 17, 2020

Junior Ella Gaul storms past an opponent during a cross country meet. Gaul, apart of indoor track, looks to contribute to the talented 2019-20 team.

Indoor track set to go

December 11, 2019

Junior Jake Griffin attempts a putt on his way to the state championship title. Griffin became the first WJ golfer to ever win the individual state championship.

Jake Griffin rewrites history at states

December 7, 2019