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The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

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Larry Hurd Jr. in the middle of a huddle. As head football coach, Hurd Jr. elevated the football program to play against the highest level of public school football.

Larry Hurd Jr. named next Athletic Specialist

Robert Hsu, Joshua Singer, and Elizabeth Finn
March 27, 2023
(From left) Koki Takizawa, Kendall Murphy, Calix McCormick and Liad Simhony grind out a 3rd place finish in a competitive 4x800 race at the MD 4A Indoor Track State Championship

State champion boys, girls 4×800 relay enter the final stretch

Jalen Scott, Staff Writer
March 10, 2023
Freshman guard Elizabeth Martin prepares to inbound the ball to senior captain and guard Katie Martin in the Wildcats 38 point win over the Damascus Hornets. The two are sisters and have been huge contributors to the teams success, most recently combining for 16 points in last Fridays victory.

Sibling synergy: Martin sisters elevate girls’ basketball

Joshua Singer, Print Sports Editor
February 28, 2023
Senior captain Sienna Karp high fives sophomore Isla Bartholomew. The two of them swam the 100 breaststroke next to each other and finished first and third.

Girls’ swim and dive finish third, boys’ tie for eighth at Metros

Elizabeth Finn, Print Sports Editor
February 16, 2023
Sophomore Zachary Wray pins a wrestler from Northwood. He went on to win this match before falling in the second round.

Wrestling team loses in region quarterfinals, prepares for varsity counties

Dylan Schmidt, Print Sports Editor
February 16, 2023
Icecats swarm Alex Chang to celebrate in front of a full crowd decked out in black. Even though they were in the process of killing off a penalty, Chang was able to put one past BCCs goalie.

Early goals propel Icecats to victory over Barons

Luke Liden, Print EIC
December 10, 2022
Junior quarterback Charlie Blessing sets up the offense on the line of scrimmage. Blessing was successful both running and throwing the ball in the first half.

Historic football season ends with first round exit

Elizabeth Finn, Print Sports Editor
November 14, 2022
The Wildcats huddle under the lights as they try to fend off the reigning state champions. They were unable to put points on the board as Quince Orchard won 42-0.

Cat fight: Cougars pummel Wildcats

Elizabeth Finn, Print Sports Editor
September 22, 2022
The team celebrates a point during last seasons win against Gaithersburg HS. With five new members on the team, the team is looking for more wins this season.

Girls’ volleyball sets up to hit it off in fall sports season

Seyun Park, Print News Editor
September 6, 2022
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