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Senior Athlete Profile: Allison Thompson

Senior Athlete Profile: Allison Thompson

Mollie Shiflett, Writer Jun 1, 2020

-Played Varsity for four years -Played first base and catcher Best Memory “My best memory was against Mount Vernon HS and I was catching and the pitch was a drop third strike, I threw to first, and coach screams because there was a runner...

Senior Athlete Profile:  Shannon McMaster

Senior Athlete Profile: Shannon McMaster

Mollie Shiflett, Writer Jun 1, 2020

-Played her Freshman and Senior years only, both on Varsity -Played First Base and Catcher Best Memory “My best memory would have to be watching my little sister, Megan McMaster, tryout with me. Even though the season was short, she made...

Senior Athlete Profile: Charlotte Krell

Senior Athlete Profile: Charlotte Krell

Mollie Shiflett, Writer Jun 1, 2020

-Played Varsity Softball for 4 years -Played Right Field Favorite Memories “My best memories are winning Districts in my Freshman year and all the fun practices I had with my team.” Biggest Regret “My greatest regret about not...

Photo from a girls Varsity game taken by Madison Kellmel.

Women’s Basketball Enters Final Stretch of Regular Season at 14-6

Peter Rainey, Reporter Feb 4, 2020

The Lady Wolverines are 14-6 on the season and ranked 15th in the DMV, according to novahoops.com. The girls are on a five game conference win-streak, and are currently sitting at 5-1 in conference play. Their only conference loss thus far came on the...

West Potomac Boys Basketball Opens Season With Scrimmage at Stonewall Jackson

West Potomac Boys Basketball Opens Season With Scrimmage at Stonewall Jackson

Peter Rainey, Reporter Nov 22, 2019

The defending Gunston District Champions are ready to get back on the court for the 2019-20 season. Last year the team impressed, finishing with a 21-4 record and reaching the Northern Regional Semifinals before losing to South County 52-50. Despite...

Last year's Field Hockey team, which won districts, will the girls go back to back?
(Photo Credit: Annabella Mason)

Wolverine Field Hockey Looks To Make Second Straight District Finals Appearance

Peter Rainey, Reporter Oct 22, 2019

The Varsity Field Hockey team is one win away from their second straight district finals appearance; but to get there, they must go through the Hayfield Hawks.  “This would be our second straight district title, we are making a name for ourselves...

West Po Varsity before taking on Marshall at home. They take on Lee tonight.

Wolverine Football Looks To Sweep Lee In Springfield

Peter Rainey, Reporter Oct 4, 2019

West Potomac Varsity Football takes on Robert E. Lee High School tonight on the road, looking to sweep the Lancers following last night’s JV and Freshman crushing wins over Lee, Freshman winning 52-14, and JV 64-0. “The future looks good, young...

The End Of An Era: Harper Bids Adieu To His “Second Home”

The End Of An Era: Harper Bids Adieu To His “Second Home”

Robert Stewart Feb 28, 2019

Heading into 2019, Bryce Harper and fellow superstar Manny Machado seemingly waited for the other to sign a lucrative contract. Nearly four months after the World Series, it was Machado who drew first blood. First reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the...

Yellow Cards: Everything You Need To Know

Yellow Cards: Everything You Need To Know

Nathan Assefa, Writer Oct 25, 2018

As the fall season comes closer to an end, the winter and spring seasons are right around the corner. This means that preseason preparation for many sports are coming up, but there is multiple things any person interested must do before becoming eligible. What...

Photo via AP News

Chasing The Cup: Can The Caps Do It Again?

Robert Stewart, Reporter Oct 9, 2018

On June 7th, 2018, the Washington Capitals won the Stanley Cup for the first time in their 44-year franchise history. Their surreal victory changed the losing narrative around D.C. sports into one of hope and passion. As Washington had tacked an empty...

Kuznetsov's "bird celebration" after his overtime game winning goal to clench the series victory.

Capitals Curse Breaks, West Potomac Rejoices

Ruth Dean, Reporter May 11, 2018

The curse has been broken for Washington, D.C. sports fans! This is the first time that the Washington Capitals have advanced to their conference championship round in twenty years. On Monday night, the Capitals defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1, winning...

Feature: Rock Climber Jacob Zippel

Feature: Rock Climber Jacob Zippel

Natalie Terwiliger, Reporter Apr 18, 2018

West Potomac senior Jacob Zippel is dedicated to rock climbing, a sport that requires physical and mental strength. “I climbed for the first time when I was really young, probably around eight at a birthday party,” he said. “A couple years later...