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Third singles player Livy Meyers following through on a backhand. Photo by Jefferson Luo.

September 13 & 14 Sports Recap

By Amy Nankin September 16, 2016

Girls tennis The girls tennis team (5–0) overtook the Poolesville Falcons (2–1) with a 7–0 blowout. The squad had tough matches but came out on top against their division three opponents....

Running back Gunnar Morton reaches for the extra yards. Photo by Jefferson Luo.

September 9 Sports Recap

By Amy Nankin September 13, 2016

Football The football team (1–1) fell to the Landon Bears (2–0) by a score of 21–3. The Bears defense stalled the Viking offense as only one of the Vikings’ drives resulted in points. Quarterback...

Sarinah Wahl in Fridays game versus B-CC. Photo by Rachel Hazan.

Girls tennis opens season with 7-0 win over B-CC

By Amy Nankin September 5, 2016

The girls tennis team (1-0) started the season off strong with a 7-0 triumph against rival B-CC Barons Friday. The Vikes had a great game all around, with key player Sarinah Wahl leading the...

Photo courtesy Monica McEwan.

Eight Whitman athletes receive All-Met status

By Amy Nankin June 14, 2016

This sunday, eight Whitman athletes received either first team, second team or honorable mention status on the Washington Post’s spring All-Met list, which awards athletes for excellence throughout the...

Doubles players Jack Welch and Andrew Leung after winning their state championship game 6–2, 6–1. Photo courtesy Jasen Gohn

Two tennis doubles teams win states

By Amy Nankin May 29, 2016

Doubles teams Sarinah Wahl and Carina Greenberg and Jack Welch and Andrew Leung both walked away with state championship titles after winning the Maryland state tennis tournament Saturday. After...

Senior Athlete Destinations 2016

Senior Athlete Destinations 2016

By Amy Nankin May 24, 2016

Graphic by Charlotte Alden. The Black & White would like to thank the seniors for providing the information necessary to complete this map.

Second singles player Andrew Leung was the only Viking to win his section. Photo courtesy Jasen Gohn.

Boys tennis places third overall in counties

By Amy Nankin May 19, 2016

The boys tennis team finished counties Monday coming in third place overall (17 points) behind Churchill (23 points—1st place) and Wootton (20 points—2nd place). Third singles player Andrew Leung was...

Freshman Jared Lapidus winds up for a strong front handed hit to his opponent. Photo by Olivia Matthews.

Boys tennis completes undefeated season with 7–0 win over Gaithersburg

By Amy Nankin May 3, 2016

[score id="50133" align="right"] The boys tennis team finished off their regular season strong with a 7–0 win against the Gaithersburg Trojans. This final win secured the team's undefeated...

Boys tennis defeats Quince Orchard 4–3

By Amy Nankin April 28, 2016

[score id="49985" align="right"] The boys tennis team encountered a close match against the Quince Orchard Cougars, but came out on top with a 4–3 win Wednesday. The Vikes hold the Division One title,...

Fourth singles player Kevan Nathani returns a forehand down the line in the teams victory over RM. Photo courtesy  Annabelle Gordon.

Boys tennis clinches third consecutive division one title with 6–1 victory over RM

By Amy Nankin April 21, 2016

[score id="49764" align="right"] The boys tennis team (8–0) defeated their last Division One competitors, the Richard Montgomery Rockets, 6–1 Wednesday, making the Vikings the undefeated champions...

Boys tennis eases past WJ 6–1

By Amy Nankin April 19, 2016

[score id="49707" align="right"] The boys tennis team (7–0) conquered the WJ Wildcats (6–3) with a 6–1 victory Monday. The Vikings entered the game hopeful and determined to defeat their opponents. “WJ...

The boys tennis team celebrates after their 4–3 win over the Churchill Bulldogs on Wednesday. Photo courtesy Jasen Gohn

Boys tennis remains undefeated after 4–3 win over Churchill

By Amy Nankin April 14, 2016

[score id="49543" align="right"] The boys tennis team (6–0) beat the Churchill Bulldogs (6–0) Wednesday in a back and forth 4–3 victory. Both the Vikes and the Bulldogs entered the game with...

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