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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 Wildcats line up before the opening game of the season on Sept. 6 against the Quince Orchard Cougars. The game ended in a 3-1 defeat for the Cats but the team showed promising signs for the season to come.

Boys soccer looks to build off 3-2 start

Jose Tovar, Online Sports Editor
September 28, 2023
Head coach Neil Gottlieb (middle) observes the girls varsity soccer game against Wootton on Sept. 11. Gottliebs coaching style gives the girls the ability to play freely. He is very hands-off during games and generally lets us do what we know how to do, senior Federica Gavelli said.

Girls varsity soccer scores new head coach Neil Gottlieb

Mackenzie Norris, Print Sports Editor
September 20, 2023
Senior captain Vivian Vendt dribbles through the midfield at a game against Richard Montgomery. The Wildcats defeated the Rockets 4-1.

Vivian Vendt Commits to VCU

Shiima Nantulya, Staff writer
February 10, 2023
Senior Aranda Hurge commits to the University of Arizona and will play for their women’s soccer team in the fall. This has been a long time coming for the senior who has been playing the sport since the age of two. Hurge will make the transition from being a Walter Johnson Wildcat to an Arizona University Wildcat.

Senior scores with Arizona University commitment

Hannah Sollo Bissombi, Staff Writer
February 1, 2023
Freshman midfielder Evie Avillo dribbles past a Whitman defender. The Wildcats and Vikings pushed the game into overtime where the Wildcats eventually fell 2-1.

Déjà vu: Wildcats eliminated in OT by Vikings

Joshua Singer, Print Sports Editor
November 11, 2022
Rafael Varane leaves the field after also picking up a hamstring injury in Manchester Uniteds 1-1 draw against Chelsea. The defender is predicted to miss several weeks before the world cup.

Injuries plague stars heading into Qatar World Cup

Rama Rugaba, Staff Writer
November 2, 2022
Freshman Evie Avillo takes on two Blair players as she moves down the field with the ball, showing off her great footwork. Avillos love for the game started since she got to dress up as a soccer player in a spirit day at school at a very young age.

Freshmen take on varsity sports

Lizzie Kotlove, Print A&E editor
September 16, 2022
AC Milan celebrated their 19th Scudetto last month and after an 11-year trophy drought.

AC Milan: the renaissance of a sleeping giant

Rama Rugaba, Staff Writer
June 16, 2022
The 2022 UEFA Champions League is advertised as Real Madrid prepares to take on Liverpool FC.

UEFA Champions League final wraps up a year of extraordinary performances

Jose Tovar, Staff Writer
June 13, 2022
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