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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

Coach Evan Silver and junior Joseph Meyer show the team technique at their daily practices. Wrestling had a solid season last year and will look to continue their success.

Wrestling looks to pin competition

December 7, 2019

Security guard Tony Howard was one of the best high school wrestlers of his time. He won states three times and was inducted into the Maryland Wrestling Hall of Fame. Courtesy of Jack Linde

WJ Security Guard inducted into Maryland Wrestling Hall of Fame

April 4, 2018

Senior Wrestler Kemper Stearns rises to his feet. Stearns placed second in the state within his weight class.

Wrestling State Finals

March 9, 2018

Sophomore Molly Benson takes a breath during the freestyle. Photo courtesy of Lifetouch Studios

Winter sports wrap up

February 23, 2018

A Q&A with Wrestling’s Two Biggest Stars

A Q&A with Wrestling’s Two Biggest Stars

February 15, 2017

The 2016-2017 Varsity Wrestling team shows their muscles after a successful meet. Courtesy of wjathletics.org

Work hard, play hard: An insight into the 2017 wrestling season

January 13, 2017

Wheeler era in WJ athletics will forever be remembered

Wheeler era in WJ athletics will forever be remembered

February 3, 2016

Wrestling gears up for another successful season

Wrestling gears up for another successful season

December 11, 2015

Winter Sports Preview

Grant Weaver, Online Assistant Sports Editor

December 22, 2014

As the temperatures start falling and the snow starts coming, the athletes start to heat up and prepare for the lengthy winter sports season.  This season will no doubt be a good one for the Wildcats as many teams look to improve...

Wrestling Ends Successful Season 22-7

March 16, 2011

WJ’s wrestling team started off its season winning two great matches by a landslide and eventually finishing with a record of 22-7. In the first match, the team dominated against Wheaton with a score of 82-0, and the team...

Covaliu Represents School at Wrestling State Championships

Josh Benjamin, Staff Writer

March 15, 2011

Two wrestlers went to the State Championships at UMCP Cole Field House on March 3 and March 5. Junior co-captain Elad Covaliu and junior Max McCleskey both participated in the match. While McCleskey lost twice and was eliminated, Covaliu...

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