By Bryan Hayre ’16 As March Madness begins, so does the opportunity for the best players to show that they can take their game to the next level. NBA prospects look to lead their team to a national title while performing on the grandest stage of them all; the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. The NBA draft will yield a variety … Read More
By Ben Cooper ’16 After high expectations coming into the season, the girls’ swim and dive team lived up to the hype and more. They completed their own version of a “triple crown” by winning not only the Division 2 title, but also The Washington Metropolitan Swim and Dive Championship (known as “Metros”), the Regional 3A/4A Championship, and the State … Read More
By Kira Yates ’16 Cross country and track and field Coach Dan Reeks began his long, successful coaching career in 1970, when he was a student teacher at Banning High School in Wilmington, California. There, he helped out head coach Pete Zamperini, the brother of Louis Zamperini whose story was told in the book and movie “Unbroken.” In late 1970, … Read More
By Amanda Allen ’17 The boys’ varsity basketball team ended their season early with a loss against Springbrook, 64-55. The Warriors earned a first-round bye after going 14-8 in the regular season and winning the 4A North Regional division. The Warriors also lost 69-58 in the regular season game against Springbrook on February 8. In the rematch, the Warriors claimed … Read More
By Nicole Reich ’17 The girls’ varsity basketball team had their ups and downs during the regular season en route to an overall record of 10-12, earning the fifth seed in Section 2 of the Maryland 4A North Region. The Warriors played Baltimore City’s Mergenthaler High School on February 27, in the first round of the playoffs, winning with a … Read More
By Ryan Deal ’16 There is arguably no more exciting time for sports fans than March Madness. The stunning upsets. The Cinderella teams. The buzzer-beaters. All of these make the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament thrilling for fans of all teams. However, such excitement is boosted when you have a horse in the race. That is the reality for fans of … Read More
Ryan Deal ’16 Kansas – Bill Self’s squad is beginning to truly catch its stride. With a deep roster that includes senior Perry Ellis (who has seemingly been on the team forever) and junior guard Frank Mason, who is having his best season to date, the Jayhawks look as dangerous as any team. Michigan State – Tom Izzo may be … Read More
Amanda Allen ’17 The boys’ varsity basketball team won the 4A North Regional division. After they closed the season by going 3-1 to bring their record to 14-8. Their first playoff game will be held on Monday, February 29. The Warriors earned a first round bye and will play Springbrook. “This year’s team has the potential to go deep in … Read More
Nicole Reich ’17 The girls’ varsity basketball team had their ups and downs during the regular season en route to an overall record of 10-12, earning the 5th seed in Section 2 of the Maryland 4A North Region. The Warriors’ first playoff game is against Baltimore’s Mergenthaler High School on March 27. “We will try to start off with the … Read More
By Nicole Reich ’17 Many may be unaware that Sherwood’s colors are blue, white and red. Although red is a secondary color, it is featured on lettermen jackets and on the uniforms for the boys’ basketball, track, boys’ and girls’ soccer and baseball teams. Girls’ varsity basketball was due to get new jerseys this year after the decision was … Read More