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The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

The Pitch
The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

The Pitch
The fall JV baseball team discusses the previous inning in the dugout in their fall league game at Povich Field. Though not an official team sanctioned by MCPS, the Wildcats compete against other county and club teams.

WJ sport’s biggest secret: The story behind the Wildcat offseason teams

Andrew Plotnick, Joshua Singer, and Blake Bailey
January 25, 2023
Junior Katie Berkman poses for the camera for her current dance studio, C-Unit Dance Studio. She chose an elegant outfit that would portray her graceful moves.

Dancer Katie Berkman pirouettes into success

Keira Poersch, Special To The Pitch
January 18, 2023
Facing forward, senior Clara Neal skates with a partner during a free skate program and performs a catch foot. She was looking forward to dedicating more time to figure skating since the high school field hockey season is over.

Clara Neal skates into stardom for the USA

Julia Ratner, Print Feature Editor
December 19, 2022
Varsity baseball players Brady Chan and Nolan Ross throw to get ready for this springs baseball season. The baseball field was renovated over the offseason and the new grass should help prevent injuries.

New fields provide sturdier playing surface for athletes

Joshua Singer, Print Sports Editor
December 14, 2022
Freshman RB Dylan Byrd powers forward against Wootton. The roaring crowd fueled the players in the win.

Raising MCPS GPA thresholds serves athletes off the field

Blake Bailey, Online Opinion Editor
December 11, 2022
The football team finished last season with a 7-6 record. This summer, the team is preparing by doing workouts and having 7 v 7s.

Sports training doesn’t stop for summer break

Olivia Scharf, Staff Writer
June 16, 2022
Junior lacrosse player Emma Richardell poses in her new Navy gear. After she finishes her education, she will be in the US Navy for five years.

WJ student athletes take next step for their collegiate careers

Elana Renbaum, Sports Editor
November 6, 2019
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