by Naomi Bang ‘23 Almost everyone struggles with mental health whether they admit it or not—it’s completely normal and expected, especially considering the current global pandemic. Still, society has placed an expectation on elite athletes to be invincible and immune to the pressure and stress of their profession. Recently, these athletes have begun breaking down this stigma around mental health … Read More
by Jack Link ‘21 The varsity boys soccer team took a big stride in the right direction with a 2-1 victory on September 17 against B-CC, which at the time was the 4th ranked team in the state. The Warriors followed up that win with a 2-0 away victory against Paint Branch on September 21. The season suddenly looks promising … Read More
by Matt Rosenthal ‘22 The Warriors football team has started on a roll this season with a record of 4-0 after a 41-14 win against Einstein on September 24. Sherwood ranks 24th in the state of Maryland, according to MaxPreps, and 6th in Division 4A. In his first season as head coach, Andrew Fields has produced a team with a … Read More
by Carter Braun ‘23 The girls soccer season kicked off with high hopes of the experienced group to make it deep into the playoffs. The Warriors started their season with a very tough matchup against Good Counsel. Although playing against a team with division 1 college commits, the girls fought hard throughout the entire game. A goal by sophomore Katie … Read More
by Evan Joseph ‘23 Breakout Player of The Year The MLB breakout player of the year could only be one person and that is Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani, a 27-year-old player originally from Japan, is doing things as a Los Angeles Angel that haven’t been done since the great Babe Ruth by both hitting and pitching at very high levels in … Read More
by Nicholas Schade ‘23 The cross country team has prepared for a challenging meet on September 21, running against both Northwood and Whitman on their home course. The meet, which sits in the middle of the cross country season, will not only demonstrate how much Sherwood’s runners have progressed but whether or not they can compete against some of the … Read More
by Dylan Sondike ’24 As the beginning of the NFL season approaches, the Washington Football Team kicks off their season Sunday at Fedex Field against the explosive Los Angeles Chargers. Washington looks to win a division title for the second straight year and improve from a 7-9 record. The main obstacle standing in the way of a winning season is … Read More
by Matt Rosenthal ‘22 Sherwood Warriors sports are back. After fall sports were postponed due to coronavirus concerns, they returned for an abbreviated season from March 19 through April 16, and they did not disappoint. Varsity football had an absolute field day against the competition this season. The team went undefeated with a 2-0 record. Damascus lost 31-0 and Paint … Read More
by Emory Gun ‘22 CTE, short for Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, is a very dangerous brain disease that can result in a multitude of lifestyle difficulties such as memory loss, impulsive behavior, depression, and more. Trends have shown that a large targeted group for CTE is football players. The more a person takes hits to the head, the worse their CTE … Read More
by Sydney Wiser ‘23 The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT) is the top women’s soccer team in the world. They successfully defended their title as World Cup Champions in the FIFA 2019 World Cup in France. However, their next big tournament is the Olympics, which in 2016, they were eliminated from in the quarter-finals. As the team prepares to … Read More