by Noah Bair ‘24 There is no doubt that in today’s NBA, team defense and individual player effort are at an all-time low. Since the 2011-12 season, average points scored in a game has gone up by 40, the highest 12 year jump in the league’s history. Players simply don’t care enough to play defense and put the effort in … Read More
by Dylan Sondike ‘24 The playoffs for girls’ basketball finished dramatically with a loss by a score of 55-42 against Damascus in the regional finals. After blowing out Watkins Mill in their first playoff game, the Warriors hosted Wootton where they narrowly won by a score of 55-48. They then headed to Damascus who they previously lost to earlier in … Read More
by Dylan Sondike ‘24 A number of varsity sports at Sherwood and across MCPS have become a nearly year-round commitment for players on the teams. From offseason conditioning to summer leagues, varsity coaches use a variety of ways to prepare players for their seasons. Although such opportunities are technically voluntary, it is increasingly the norm that students who are on … Read More
by Thomas Fenner ‘24 Varsity wrestling opened the season with a 4-2 start despite facing tough competition early on. The team finished 8-1 at the Rockville Duals event, held January 5-6, and battled their way to a championship appearance, falling to Chesapeake 36-33. Other quality teams at the Rockville Duels included Churchill and Northwest. “Rockville Duals was a big test … Read More
by Dylan Sondike ‘24 Through 11 games, the Warriors have impressed with a 9-2 record. With narrow losses to only Richard Montgomery and Paint Branch, the Warriors have played efficient basketball this season. Last year, the coaches prioritized defense and once again these ideas have played a key role in their success. “Everyone knows, defense wins championships. We put a … Read More
by Hannah Mushahwar ‘24 Sherwood Swim and Dive witnessed incredible wins in the previous 2022-23 season, placing 9th at states and with a number of swimmers breaking personal records. Coming off of last season’s progress, the 2023-24 team has significantly larger numbers of swimmers, growing from 68 to a striking 93 members. Coach Ryan Burnsky’s decision to keep such a … Read More
by Thomas Fenner ‘24 Despite enduring changes to the coaching staff and switching divisions, girls basketball has begun the season with an impressive 8-2 record. The Warriors suffered their only two losses in the opening game against Whitman on December 5 by a score of 53-31, and fell to Damascus in a tight 30-23 finish on December 13. Since then, … Read More
by Liam Trump ’24 To start the track and field season, the Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex, where the majority of indoor meets are held, announced its temporary closure due to renovations. The original calendar had four MCPS meets held at the PG Complex, in addition to the season including two invitationals: The Dickinson College Holiday Invite and The … Read More
by Noah Bair ‘24 Every year, the NFL gives out awards before the Super Bowl for players who had the best regular season. While there are six awards that can be won by players, there is none more important than the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, which theoretically can be won by any player in the league. Voters for the … Read More
by Andrew Rosenthal ‘24 Senior Anna Sullivan represented the United States in the Pan American Games in Ibague, Colombia, in December 2023. Sullivan competed in Acrobatic Gymnastics in a trio alongside Maddy Hunt and Avery Puleo. The trio brought home three gold medals for Team U.S. and scored a 27.500 in the final round to seal the deal. “Getting the … Read More