Teammate John Lannan covered Strasburg in shaving cream after his first start at Nationals Park. Photo courtesy AP Photo.

14 strikeouts, 7 innings pitched and zero walks.  Stephen Strasburg began his MLB career in awe.  Despite an excessive amount of hype placed on him before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on June 8, Strasburg pitched the game as if it were any other. (continue reading…)

Sophomores Kelly Riley, Mira Dalal and Melissa Kantor take on the Billy Goat Trail on a summer morning. Photo Courtesy Melissa Kantor.

Summertime brings students countless SSL opportunities and tan lines. But along with taking in sunshine and enjoying free time, you can take advantage of several fitness options. (continue reading…)

Pope led the Vikings to the regional finals this year. Photo by Lora Bevirt.

After coaching the boys varsity lacrosse for 16 years, Kevin Pope is retiring. He plans to spend more time with his family and will begin coaching his daughters in lacrosse. (continue reading…)

1. Washington- John Wall, PG, Kentucky- Wall is too good to pass up here; his ability to drive into the lane is comparable to that of Allen Iverson and Tony Parker. He would give Wizards fans a reason to go to games again and hopefully allow them to close the book on the Gilbert Arenas era. (continue reading…)

The tennis team found success at the state championship Friday May 28. The girls doubles players, Sarah Macy and Nicky Gottret, got 1^st place, while the boys doubles players, Pablo Gottret and Aaron Hoffman, got 2^nd. Macy and Gottret entered the tournament as the first seed, and defeated the Walter Johnson Wildcats 6-4, 6-4  to earn their state title. (continue reading…)

The Britton N. Chichester award winners were announced Thursday May 7.

Every season, a senior on each team who exemplifies the qualities of sportsmanship, dedication, and leadership earns the award. This person is not necessarily the star player, but instead is someone that the other players look up to. (continue reading…)

The track and field team competed in the state finals Friday, May 28. Senior standout Andrew Palmer placed first in the 3200 meter run, giving him his final state championship of his high school career. Sophomore Anna Ryba placed 6^th in the 3200 meter run as well, helping the girls team to place 24^th overall. The boys team finished 21^st.