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Jackson Baker

Jackson Baker, Sports Editor

Jackson Baker is a senior at West Po. This is his first year taking journalism and he’s super excited. He is a member of the baseball team and is currently committed to Salisbury University to continue playing baseball while studying. In his free time, he enjoys playing all sports, hanging out with friends and family, and watching any Georgia Bulldogs athletic event.

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Mr. Riley poses outside of his classroom.

Teacher Feature: Mr. Riley

Jackson Baker, Sports Editor
June 4, 2024

Mr. Daniel Riley is in his third year teaching at West Potomac, all through the Career and Technical Education department.  During his last three years at West Po, he has taught sports marketing, sports...

Spring Playoffs In Full Swing

Spring Playoffs In Full Swing

Jackson Baker, Sports Editor
May 24, 2024

Spring playoffs are in full effect as district and regional tournaments begin. Baseball, Boys Lacrosse, and Softball have all been very successful in their respective tournaments. Softball: Softball...

West Potomac Wire Bracket Challenge Update

West Potomac Wire Bracket Challenge Update

Jackson Baker, Sports Editor
April 8, 2024

The West Potomac Wire Women’s Bracket Challenge came to a close on Sunday afternoon. This year’s bracket challenge winner is Stef Waigand who is in the Hollo-Gand homeroom. Waigand had an 88.6% correct...

March Madness Bracket Challenge Begins

March Madness Bracket Challenge Begins

Emily Butler and Jackson Baker
March 18, 2024

This March Madness, students can win an ice-cream extravaganza for their advisory with The WP Wire Bracket Challenge!  Students will be choosing the winner(s) of 64 team bracket(s). For a refresher...

Construction of the dugouts at the softball field

Athletic Facilities Receive Major Facelift

Jackson Baker, Sports Editor
March 4, 2024

West Potomac fans have noticed the various changes brought to the athletic facilities. Since taking over as Director of Student Services (DSA) last April, Mr. Macdonald has brought in many new amenities...

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An Intro to March Madness

Jackson Baker
February 29, 2024

When March comes around, most people see the weather getting warmer and the days getting longer. However, many also associate March with the month-long NCAA basketball tournament- March Madness. March...

Members of the 2024 Hall of Fame Class

Baseball Writers Select 2024 Hall of Fame Draft Class

Jackson Baker, Sports Editor
January 24, 2024

As the winter weather starts to come to a close and Spring Training for baseball comes closer, the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) has announced the 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame Class that...

Senior athletes signing to play at the Division 1 level.

West Po Athletes Moving On To The Next Level

Jackson Baker, Sports Editor
December 15, 2023

As the Class of 2024 submits applications for various colleges, some students already know where they’re heading for the next four years.  There are currently seven student-athletes expected to sign...

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NIL Deals Changing College Athletics

Jackson Baker, Sports Editor
November 22, 2023

As the college football bowl season approaches, many JMU fans, alumni, and prospective students are wishing the team could be awarded for the success they have found on the gridiron. However, the two year...

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