By Tyler Jones ’15 Each year a number of professional athletes receive hefty fines in the thousands for refusing to speak to the media, as stipulated in their contracts. Marshawn Lynch, the All-Pro running-back for the Seattle Seahawks, was fined $100,000 in November for refusing to speak to the media this past season. Lynch rightfully is viewed as the ‘poster … Read More
The saying goes, defense wins championships. The Seahawks’ passing defense could well lead to consecutive Super Bowl titles. Cornerback Richard Sherman has indisputable lock-down skills to go with the confidence that he is the best in the NFL at his position. Despite a sprained left elbow, Sherman is expected to play in the Super Bowl and will be determined to … Read More
By Leo Corman ’15 The boys’ basketball team fell to Northwest, 73-60, last Friday night, bringing their record to 6-6 for the season. (The team played two nights ago against a tough Kennedy squad—whom they beat by two points earlier in the season—and last night against Paint Branch, who beat the Warriors on a bank-shot buzzer-beater in December. Both games … Read More
By Steven Witkin ’16 Although being in the second division of four in the county, the swim and dive team has been known to outperform higher division teams in the championship season. With the regular season over, the Warriors are looking to do even better in Metro Champs and the state championships with a roster bolstered by new freshmen and … Read More
By Will Van Gelder ‘16 On numerous occasions throughout the last few years professional athletes have voiced their opinions on issues facing the nation. Most recently in December during a Cleveland Cavaliers and Brooklyn Nets game, the players on the Cavaliers removed their normal warm-up shirts prior to the game and played the entire pre-game shootaround in shirts that read … Read More
By Hunter Moore ’15 The girls’ varsity basketball team is off to an inconsistent start under first-year coach Tim Hobbs, with an overall 8-4 record. The girls’ division record is 2-2, which puts them in a tie for second in the division with Blake. (The Warriors finish a three-game stretch tonight at Blake, following games the previous two nights against … Read More
By Leo Corman ’15 The boys’ basketball team pulled out an impressive victory over rival Springbrook, 62-58, on Thursday night, bringing their record for the season to 6-4. The win came on the home court of a Springbrook team that had been 8-1 up to that point. After struggling at times this season, the Warriors have now won two straight … Read More
By Jack Armstrong ’15 The indoor track season is coming to a close. On January 20 the Warriors competed at the County Championships held at the Prince George’s Sports Complex. With many strong finishes the boys’team placed 8th out of 22 teams, while the girls’team finished 7th. The Warriors are using the time after the County meet to prepare for … Read More
By Steven Witkin ’16 With one more division meet before the championship meets, the Warrior swim and dive team is 3-1 for the girls and 2-2 for the boys. Both teams pulled out a win on Saturday over Northwest, a team with some very fast swimmers, with the girls winning 105-66 and the boys 94-77. Although the boys’ contest was close, … Read More
By Stephen Luckey ’15 Patriots vs Ravens The divisional matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and New England Patriots was a good one, as the Patriots won it at home 35-31. This game was intense right off from the start. Joe Flacco started things up well for Baltimore with a first quarter touchdown pass to wide receiver Kamar Aiken. Then the … Read More