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For a few months, empty stadiums were the new normal. Some leagues are trying limited fans while abiding by the guidelines set by the CDC.

Fans at sporting events during COVID-19

Alan Gahart, Staff Writer
November 12, 2020

The now Injured Saquon Barkley in action against the Washington Football Team. Barkley tore his ACL against the Chicago Bear in week 2 of the 2020 NFL season

NFL COVID-related injuries

Alex MacDonald, Print Sports Editor
November 10, 2020

Senior soccer player Abby Matson dribbles the ball while trying to advance it upfield. Matson says that her favorite thing about playing soccer at WJ is the team bond and rivalry against schools particularly BCC.

Senior athlete highlights

Noel Haptemariam, Staff Writer
November 9, 2020

Many high school basketball players in the area have been playing at their local parks outside.

How WJ athletes have been staying in shape during the pandemic

Zach Miller, Staff Writer
October 27, 2020

WJ athletes share their pregame playlists

Jillian Ward, Print Sports Editor
October 12, 2020

Sophomore Dan Avillo checks his fantasy football lineup on Sunday morning before the games start. WJ fantasy football leagues surface every fall, bringing friends together to compete for cash prizes.

Fantasy football leagues take action during NFL season

Alan Gahart, Staff Writer
October 11, 2020

These were the best players in Europe's top five leagues last season. From left to right Leo Messi of Barcelona in Spain, Robert Lewandowski of Bayern Munich in Germany, Neymar of PSG in France, Ciro Immobile of Lazio in Italy and Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City in England. All of these players are expected to star in their respective leasgues this season.

European Soccer Season Preview

Alex MacDonald, Print Sports Editor
October 6, 2020

Coach Thompson (right) consoles Hall of Famer Allen Iverson (left) during a game.

John Thompson: A Coaching Pioneer

Freddy Beavers, Staff Writer
October 6, 2020

The WJ Crew Club prepares to row on the glassy waters of the Anacostia River at Bladensburg Waterfront Park. This marks one of many socially distanced practices they have planned for the fall season.

Socially Distanced Practice – Crew Feature

Bode Ramsay, Staff Writer
October 1, 2020

Staying COVID safe, WJ girls lacrosse gets ready to warm up for their Sunday morning game. The girls went on to win 11-6.

WJ spring teams use the fall as a makeup season

Jillian Ward, Print Sports Editor
September 30, 2020

Illustrated by Sloane Morra

Sports must not rush to restart

Sammy Peterson, Staff Writer
June 1, 2020

The Cubs celebrate after overcoming a 3-1 series deficit to win their first World Series in over 100 years. This classic game seven in Cleveland is among some of the top sports games that fans should watch again while stuck at home.

Top sports games to re-watch during quarantine

Matt Shea, Managing Editor
April 29, 2020

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