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The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

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The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

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The WJ boys basketball team maximizes its offseason time by participating in various local leagues, and holding weekly workouts. The general consensus is that playing on the summer league team gives players an advantage come December when the real season starts.

What I have learned from summer league basketball

Ben Kim, Senior Opinion Editor
June 14, 2023
Ahmed Guggsa passes the basketball while Mr. Beswicks class shoots around ahead of the student-staff basketball game.

WJ hosts Staff-Student basketball game

Rama Rugaba, Staff Writer
March 30, 2023
Sophomore guard Kendall Alexander goes up for a contested layup against the Paint Branch Panthers. Alexander scored 20 points as the Wildcats defeated the Panthers 62-29.

Wildcats’ win streak halted by Barons

Joshua Singer, Print Sports Editor
January 26, 2023
Senior Dawson Carr lays the ball over Magruders post player. This winning streak has given the team more confidence for the rest of the season.

Wildcats defeat Magruder in fourth quarter

Audrey Ring, Online Sports Editor
January 24, 2023
Sophomore Jordan Silverstein races down the court on a fast break. The Rockville game was the first victory the Wildcats had in six games.

WJ boys’ basketball falls to RM and Gaithersburg, defeats Rockville

Audrey Ring, Online Sports Editor
January 17, 2023
Junior Ben Kim looks for an open opportunity on the court. Kim was the leading scorer with a game-high 18 points this season.

WJ improves to 3-1, victory over Blair

Audrey Ring, Online Sports Editor
December 19, 2022
Senior captain Christion Wright lines up as Blake Baily shoots free throws. The Wildcats are now 2-1 entering the game Friday night against Blair.

Boys’ basketball bests Northwood

Audrey Ring, Online Sports Editor
December 16, 2022
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski draws up a play for his team during a timeout. Duke went on to win 61-58 against Virginia.

Recap of March Madness

Dylan Schmidt, Staff Writer
April 22, 2022
Number 25 Doug Edert and the Peacocks celebrate the win after the insane upset against Kentucky.

Saint Peter’s March Madness journey ends

Audrey Ring, Staff Writer
March 29, 2022
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