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James Walsh, managing editor emeritus

James Walsh is a 2022 graduate.

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Senior defenseman Nate Jacobs analyzes the field in the game against Richard Montgomery on Apr. 1.

Varsity boys’ lacrosse ends season strong despite falling to Whitman in first round

James Walsh, managing editor emeritus
May 17, 2022
Junior Josh Mirsky, senior Nate Jacobs, junior Mason Berk and junior Devlin McCarthy and line up and get ready for their first game against Clarksburg on Mar. 22.

Varsity boys’ lacrosse starts season solid, slows, starts to pick up

James Walsh, managing editor
April 28, 2022
Senior captain Ian Smith on attack looks for an opportunity to score in his scrimmage against Blake on Mar 16.

Varsity lacrosse about to start season with promising hope of state title

James Walsh, managing editor
March 24, 2022
Senior guard Ian Smith drives to the basket looking for an opportunity to score against Quince Orchard on Feb. 8.

Boys’ basketball ends on hot note going into playoffs

James Walsh, managing editor
March 1, 2022
Senior point guard Dylan Yoon looks for a scoring opportunity against Damascus on Dec. 17.

Boys’ basketball still struggling despite crazy game winner by Peter Stanton-Shepherd vs BCC

James Walsh, managing editor
January 20, 2022
Senior point guard Ian Smith takes a shot in the corner against Springbrook.

Basketball starts out season rough, looks to bounce back in following weeks

James Walsh, managing editor
December 21, 2021
Senior Sachin Krishna-Rogers drives up the field looking to score in their game against Poolsville on Oct 18.

Playoff loss ends boys’ soccer season

James Walsh, managing editor
November 21, 2021
Junior Matthew Serrano steals the ball away from his opponent in his game against Rockville on Sept. 9.

Soccer‌ ‌struggling,‌ ‌but‌ ‌chipping‌ ‌away‌ ‌slowly;‌ ‌Boys‌ ‌hungry‌ ‌for‌ ‌more‌ ‌wins‌ ‌ ‌

James Walsh, managing editor
October 19, 2021
Junior Ben Cohen's post-surgery X-rays show the extent of the injury suffered on Sept. 10.

Soccer ends in tie against Rockville; team gears up for Churchill

James Walsh, managing editor
September 21, 2021
Lizzie Nelson catches the ball on first base to get the out in her game against Blair.

Varsity softball victorious over Blair; team pushes forward

James Walsh, managing editor
May 27, 2021
Poms competing on Jan. 18, 2020.

Poms season limited, girls make the most of it

James Walsh, sports editor
April 29, 2021
Cheer team perform in their most recent regionals competition on Nov 2 2019

Cheer practices limited, season ends next week

James Walsh, sports editor
March 24, 2021
Senior William Margarites takes the ball up the court last year against Watkins Mill during the 2019-2020 season.

Winter sports cancelled; athletes look for alternatives

James Walsh, sports editor
February 25, 2021
Aaron Rodgers celebrates after scoring touchdown on Jan. 16

Powerhouses headed to championship round after eventful divisional weekend

James Walsh, sports editor
January 27, 2021
Senior Eleni Jones works on her sports spread in her home on Dec. 18.

Yearbook continues to work despite virtual challenges

James Walsh, sports editor
December 21, 2020
Max Muncy warms up before game 2 of the World Series on Oct. 21.

Dodgers defeat Rays in Incredible Series

James Walsh, sports editor
November 26, 2020
Tampa Bay's Steven Stamkos warms up before game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Sept. 23.

Stanley Cup final review

James Walsh, sports editor
October 26, 2020
Junior Nate Jacobs works out in his basement on Sept. 10 to prepare for the football season.

Athletes adapt to new way of life

James Walsh, sports editor
October 1, 2020
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