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Boys Soccer Upsets Dematha 2–1

By Kyle Layman September 4, 2016

The boys soccer team (2–0) opened the season with its second consecutive win, upsetting the Washington Post's top-seeded Dematha Stags 2–1. This victory came after the team beat the Georgetown Prep...

Distance runner Josh Engels looks to pass a B-CC runner in the 3200 race. Photo courtesy Moco Running.

Whitman Runners sprint through States

By Kyle Layman June 8, 2016

Whitman’s track and field season came to an end when the team's runners competed in MPSSAA 4A State Championship May 27. The team sent five runners to states who competed in various events, as...

Baseball’s comeback falls short, lose to Blair 5–4

By Kyle Layman May 18, 2016

[score id="50391" align="right"] The baseball team (14–5) was eliminated from the playoffs by the Blair Blazers 5–4 on Monday, after their comeback effort fell short. The Vikes found themselves...

Outfielder Noah Clement legs out a triple against Northwood. Photo courtesy Whitman baseball.

Baseball demolishes Northwood 12–2

By Kyle Layman May 15, 2016

[score id="50350" align="right"] The baseball team (14–4) started the playoffs off by beating the Northwood Gladiators 12–2 by mercy rule after five innings on Saturday. The Vikes had control...

Third baseman Tyler Demartino drills a fastball for a base hit against Wootton. Demartino had multiple hits on the night. Photo courtesy Whitman baseball.

Baseball outlasts Wootton 12–10

By Kyle Layman May 11, 2016

[score id="50287" align="right"] The baseball team (13–4) outlasted the Wootton Patriots 12–10 on Tuesday in a game that was defined by high powered offensive performances from both teams. Both...

Shortstop Ian Atkinson dives to tag out the St. Albans runner in the fifth inning. Photo courtesy Whitman baseball.

Baseball edged out by St. Albans 5–2

By Kyle Layman May 11, 2016

[score id="50272" align="right"] The baseball team (12–4) fell to the St. Albans Bulldogs 5–2 on Monday. Errors and an inconsistent offensive performance plagued the Vikes throughout the game. The...

Second baseman Sean Hannegan fully lays out for a ground ball in the fourth inning. Photo courtesy Whitman baseball.

Baseball falls to defending state champion Gaithersburg 1–0

By Kyle Layman May 4, 2016

[score id="50134" align="right"] The baseball team (12–3) was shut out 1–0 by the defending state champions Gaithersburg Trojans in a defensive showdown on Tuesday. Through the first five...

After giving up two runs in the first inning, pitcher Tyler Hwang pitches six consecutive scoreless innings against Blake. Photo by Annabelle Gordon.

Baseball hangs on to beat Blake 3–2

By Kyle Layman May 1, 2016

[score id="50075" align="right"] The baseball team (12–2) overcame an early deficit to triumph over the Blake Bengals 3–2 on Saturday. The Vikes found themselves down 2–0 after the first inning,...

Outfielder Eric Wayman catches the final out of the game. Photo courtesy Whitman baseball.

Baseball edges out QO 5–2

By Kyle Layman April 28, 2016

[score id="49941" align="right"] The baseball team (11–2) edged out the Quince Orchard Cougars in an intense 5–2 match on Tuesday that was decided in the seventh inning. Both teams were neck...

Pitcher Max Palermo pumps his fist after outfielder Eric Wayman threw out a Blair runner at the plate. Photo courtesy Whitman baseball.

Baseball shuts out Blair 1–0

By Kyle Layman April 26, 2016

[score id="49890" align="right"] The baseball team (10–2) shut out the Blair Blazers 1–0 Monday, relying on their defense to overcome a weak offensive showing and carry them past the Blazers. The...

Pitcher Sean Cook gears up to throw a fastball in the first inning. Cook pitched a gem, pitching six and two-thirds innings while allowing zero earned runs. Photo by Annabelle Gordon.

Baseball falls to Sherwood 3–1

By Kyle Layman April 22, 2016

[score id="49809" align="right"] The baseball team (9–2) fell to the undefeated Sherwood Warriors 3–1 on Thursday in a hard fought, low scoring game. Through the first five innings, neither...

Third baseman Tyler Demartino lets loose after fueling a six run seventh inning to secure the Vikes victory. Photo courtesy Whitman baseball.

Baseball slides by RM 10–8

By Kyle Layman April 20, 2016

[score id="49710" align="right"] The baseball team (9–1) extended their winning streak to five games after surviving a 10–8 thriller against the Richard Montgomery Rockets. The game was shaping...

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