Sports – The Pitch

Ground view of Lambeau Field, Home of the Green Bay Packers. The emptiness of the stadium is something many fans have been forced to become accustomed to as a result of COVID-19.

COVID affecting sports across the country

Bode Ramsay, Staff Writer
November 12, 2020

For a few months, empty stadiums were the new normal. Some leagues are trying limited fans while abiding by the guidelines set by the CDC.

Fans at sporting events during COVID-19

Alan Gahart, Staff Writer
November 12, 2020

The now Injured Saquon Barkley in action against the Washington Football Team. Barkley tore his ACL against the Chicago Bear in week 2 of the 2020 NFL season

NFL COVID-related injuries

Alex MacDonald, Print Sports Editor
November 10, 2020

Senior Emma Richardell supports her favorite football even as a little toddler. She supports the team because her father is from New York.

How students represent their favorite football teams

Noel Haptemariam, Staff Writer
November 10, 2020

Senior soccer player Abby Matson dribbles the ball while trying to advance it upfield. Matson says that her favorite thing about playing soccer at WJ is the team bond and rivalry against schools particularly BCC.

Senior athlete highlights

Noel Haptemariam, Staff Writer
November 9, 2020

Many high school basketball players in the area have been playing at their local parks outside.

How WJ athletes have been staying in shape during the pandemic

Zach Miller, Staff Writer
October 27, 2020

Washington Nationals infielder Howie Kendrick splinters his bat as he makes contact with the baseball against the New York Yankees on Opening Day. Despite a Hollywood ending in 2019, the Nationals were unable to capitalize on the success of being the reigning World Series Champions.

Dodgers, Rays meet on the national stage as irregular baseball season draws to a close

Rafael Friedlander, Layout Editor
October 25, 2020

The Rays have the third lowest payroll in the MLB, but will play in the 2020 World Series against the Dodgers, who have the second highest payroll in the MLB.

Moneyball: $107,917,397 vs $28,290,689

Alexander Wolfson, Print Opinion Editor
October 24, 2020

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Previewing the NFL season in a so-far unpredictable year

Jackson Buss, Online Sports Editor
October 12, 2020

WJ athletes share their pregame playlists

Jillian Ward, Print Sports Editor
October 12, 2020

Sophomore Dan Avillo checks his fantasy football lineup on Sunday morning before the games start. WJ fantasy football leagues surface every fall, bringing friends together to compete for cash prizes.

Fantasy football leagues take action during NFL season

Alan Gahart, Staff Writer
October 11, 2020

Celtics forward Jayson Tatum takes the ball down the court. Tatum looks to lead the Boston to their first NBA championship win since 2008.

The NBA’s Response to COVID-19

Zach Miller, Staff Writer
October 6, 2020

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