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Matt Roman

Matt Roman, Staff Writer

Matthew Roman is a staff writer in his second year on the pitch. In his free time, he likes to play lacrosse.

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Luke Dentel prepares for a faceoff on the wing in a home game against Wooton HS on May 14.

Athlete profile: Lacrosse standout Luke Dentel

Matt Roman, Staff Writer
June 1, 2021
Senior Jacob Dincin puts on his game face in a game last season for the Wildcats. Dincin hopes to be able to have more game days this coming spring.

Player profile: Jacob Dincin

Matt Roman, Staff Writer
February 9, 2021
Members of the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, pose for a photo with Patrick Mahomes, quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs football team, at the Chief’s training camp in St. Joseph, Mo., Aug. 14, 2018. The Chiefs hosted a military appreciation day on their final day of training. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Michael Crane)

Super Bowl 54 is an instant classic

Matt Roman, Staff Writer
February 25, 2020
Moderated swearing should not be reprimanded in school

Moderated swearing should not be reprimanded in school

Matt Roman, Staff Writer
February 12, 2020
Ovechkin recently surged into the goal leader in the NHL with his hat trick vs. the Los Angeles Kings. He is quickly approaching the 700 goal mark, and continues to move up the scoring list.

NHL teams look to come out of All Star break strong

Matt Roman, Staff Writer
February 7, 2020
The Caps have rebounded after a Stanley Cup hangover in the previous season in a big way.

Caps leading President’s Trophy going into All Star Weekend

Matt Roman, Staff Writer
January 28, 2020
Colin Kaepernick heads to the locker room after a game as a member of the San Francisco 49ers.

NFL gives controversial Kaepernick another shot with workout

Matt Roman, Staff Writer
December 11, 2019
Varsity football coach Larry Hurd Jr. talks to his team at the WJ Homecoming football game. The Wildcats boasted a record season, starting the year at 4-0.

Some sports can be easier to make than others

Matt Roman, Staff Writer
December 7, 2019
The boys cross country team took their annual photo outside of Trump Tower. The team enjoys sightseeing in New York City along with participating in a competitive meet.

Cross country thrives in New York

Matt Roman, Staff Writer
November 13, 2019
Vontaze Burfict as a member of the Cincinnati Bengals in 2015. Burfict has been the NFLs biggest offender in terms of suspensions for unnecessary roughness.

Roger Goodell needs to rethink how he suspends players

Matt Roman, Staff Writer
October 25, 2019
Senior Zachary Cannon with Redwoods midfielder Kyle Harrison before a Premier Lacrosse League game at Audi Field in Washington DC.

WJ students explore live sports scene during summer

Matt Roman, Staff Writer
October 4, 2019
Illustration by Nora Talbott

Pledge of Allegiance Point-Counterpoint

Isaac Snow and Matt Roman
October 3, 2019
In the now outlawed drill, running backs would have the ability to simulate contact with defensive players. Commisioner Goodell ultimately decided to ban the drill due to concerns over helmet to helmet contact, as seen with the Detroit Lions.

NFL bans Oklahoma drills, players are outraged

Matt Roman, Staff Writer
June 12, 2019
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