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Sophomore Dylan Byrd attempts an end zone catch. Byrd rushed for 173 yards with one touchdown against Paint Branch.

Wildcats fight off Panthers, Patriots in striking triumphs

Mateus Bouquet, Print Sports Editor
September 29, 2023
Senior defensive back Nick Zampardi makes an impressive play on the ball forcing a breakup on second down. Zampardi will look to extend his great start to the year against Paint Branch Thursday.

Wildcats hammer Vikings in blowout victory

Mateus Bouquet, Print Sports Editor
September 20, 2023
Students at a home football game cheering on their team. Because of football games getting moved to thursdays, the student section might become less packed than a normal friday.

Controversial call: Referee shortage shifts football games to Thursday

Jeremy Siliberglied, Staff Writer
September 14, 2023
The Wildcats make a statement entrance as they prepare to take on Richard Montgomery. WJ would go on to win the game 53-22 and improve to 2-0 on the season.

Photo gallery: Wildcats shoot down Rockets in delayed home opener

Ely Snow, Sam Mayster, Mateus Bouquet, and Nick Opipari
September 14, 2023
The Mad Cow student section cheers on the football team in a Friday night game at B-CC. Despite administration and students following safety protocols and remaining spirited at the game, multiple WJ students were attacked at the Bethesda Metro station following the game, outraging the Bethesda community. “I don’t recommend going to downtown Bethesda or even to Georgetown Square after events. Just go home, do something else fun and keep yourself safe because the school’s reach is only so far,” Principal Jennifer Baker said.

Students attacked at Bethesda Metro following B-CC game

Joshua Singer, Print Editor-in-Chief
September 8, 2023
Sophomore Dylan Byrd maneuvers past defenders to get the Wildcats inside the 5 yard-line. Byrd is looking to build on his impressive freshman season and has been off to a hot start so far.

Football squeezes out close win over B-CC

Mateus Bouquet, Print Sports Editor
September 8, 2023
Incoming wildcat football coach Aaron Fiddler commands the Örebro Black Knights to victory. Fiddler earned coach of the year twice while coaching the Black Knights.

New head coach tackles Wildcat football

Nick Opipari, Staff Writer
March 28, 2023
WJ alum Kalaii Griffin II signs to play division I football at the St. Francis PA University. Signing to a division I team was uncommon for the team at the time. (From left: Lisa Sorenson, Sue Amos, Kalena Griffin Costa, Sarah Bieber, Bob Yi, John Kadi, Ezequiel Griffin, Susan Fazio)

WJ Alum on Shark Tank

Nick Opipari, Staff Writer
January 24, 2023
The defense tries to stop Woottons offense from scoring. The defense only allowed a total of three points the entire game.

Seniors shine with blowout victory, claim second playoff seed

Elizabeth Finn, Print Sports Editor
November 4, 2022
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