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Whitman soccer player takes part in Tiffany Cup tournament

by Haley Johnson   Published on May.25, 2010   No Comments

Once a year, boys soccer teams from around the world travel to D.C. to compete in the U17 International Amateur Soccer Tournament – the Challenge for the Tiffany Cup. The prize? A crystal trophy cup from Tiffany & Co. This year, D.C. United Academy fell to the undefeated West Ham United FC Academy of England in the finals. The Spectator spoke with sophomore Sebastian Cahe, a member of D.C. United Academy, about the tournament. (continue reading…)


Athletes get in the zone before games with music

by Connor Vergara   Published on May.25, 2010   No Comments

Here is a list of some of the pregame playlists that diferent teams use before each game.

Baseball:
American Saturday Night – Brad Paisley
Centerfold – J. Geils Band
American Ride – Toby Keith (continue reading…)

Winter athletes honored with awards

by Haley Johnson   Published on May.21, 2010   No Comments

Whitman athletes proved themselves to be some of the best in the county as they earned a number of positions in the All-Gazette and All-Met teams for the 2010 winter season. (continue reading…)


Little Flower offers soccer players a place to play

by Emily Berman   Published on May.20, 2010   No Comments

Of all Whitman sports rivalries, the Whitman-BCC rivalry is arguably the most intense. But for the boys soccer teams from both schools, it’s possible to put aside that rivalry for a pick-up game of soccer. (continue reading…)


Boys lacrosse ends spectacular season to Wootton

by Connor Vergara   Published on May.19, 2010   No Comments

Will Bumpers scored the first Viking goal. Photo by Melissa Kantor.

**By Mallory Frankel**

Varsity boys lacrosse fell to the Wootton Patriots 11-5 in the regional finals, May 19, marking an end to a tremendous season.

            The Patriots started the game strong, scoring the first three goals of the game. (continue reading…)


Baseball falls in regional semis

by Connor Vergara   Published on May.19, 2010   No Comments

Michael Flack pitched the final inning of the game. Photo by Melissa Kantor.

**By Lee Cary**

             Varsity baseball lost to the Gaithersburg Trojans 8-2 in the regional semifinals, May 19, ending its season.    

            The boys fell behind early, but tied the game at one in the bottom of the third inning.

 

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Harper could be savior for Nats

by Daniel Royston   Published on May.19, 2010   No Comments

Harper, 17, could bring baseball back to D.C. Photo courtesy SI.com.

While counting down the days until Stephen Strasburg’s first start for the Washington Nationals, D.C. should be looking forward to the 2010 MLB Draft for one reason: Bryce Harper. (continue reading…)