Author: Mackie Repke Spring is just around the corner, and it is no secret that after a long and cold winter, many are ready for longer days and warmer weather. With the final months of the school year comes the long-anticipated spring sports season. At Potomac, our lacrosse teams are notorious for success and are hoping to carry on a tradition of championships as we … Continue reading Varsity Boys Lacrosse Season Preview
Author: NJ Langman Tomorrow, Winterfest premieres for the first time since January of 2020, and Potomac students are simply livid at the opportunity to participate in this lively event after a three-year hiatus. With the event comes the much-anticipated 3v3 basketball tournament, and I took the time to create your 3v3 Tournament Preview. Here are the power rankings going into the tournament tomorrow night: Disclaimer: … Continue reading Winterfest’s 3v3 Tournament Preview
Author: Paul Witkop Both the Varsity Boys and Varsity Girls Squash teams had incredibly successful seasons last year, and they are looking to build on that success this year for another historic season. The boys were seeded 16th at Nationals in Philadelphia last year, and despite the absence of then-seniors Alex Akbari and Zaid Nasr, the team finished 14th. Jack Wigmore (‘23) said that missing … Continue reading Varsity Boys and Girls Squash Season Preview
Author: Davide Bertuzzi Coming off of a disappointing 2021 season where the team finished just 7-7-4, the Varsity Boys Soccer team was determined to make sure that this year would be different. With 16 players returning from last year, the team was experienced yet also youthful with 10 underclassmen on the roster. The biggest change from the season prior was the addition of Scott Landry … Continue reading Varsity Boys Soccer’s Historic Season
Authors: Macke Repke and Nathan Alexander Sports have a special place in many of our lives. Sports bring us together and, whether big or small, provide us with a sense of community. Although the fact is unknown to some, watching sports as well as playing them has social benefits in addition to entertainment benefits. Sadly, for many Washington sports fans, it seems that the future … Continue reading The Depressing Current State of Washington Sports
Author: Jack Wigmore This Friday marks a first in Potomac sports history, as the Varsity Football team will play a home game under the lights. The Panthers will take on the Maret Frogs in a rematch of the tightly contested meeting from last year, which ended in a 20-15 Potomac victory. Potomac enters the game at 4-2 with a 1-1 MAC record, including a triumphant … Continue reading Potomac Prepares for Inaugural Friday Night Football Game
Author: Miles Monroe The 2021-2022 school year has finally come to an end, and with it, our spring athletes have recently finished their first full season since before the pandemic hit. Though our spring teams were at least able to partake in a shortened spring season last year, many of our spring teams only played a small portion of games last season as compared to … Continue reading Spring Sports Recap
Author: Davide Bertuzzi Pick 1: Jacksonville Jaguars Travon Walker edge rusher (Georgia) With reports coming out that the Jaguars prefer Travon Walker to Aidan Hutchinson, it is becoming almost certain that the explosive defensive end from Georgia will be heading to Jacksonville. Pick 2: Detroit Lions Aidan Hutchinson edge rusher (Michigan) The Heisman Trophy finalist from the University of Michigan would be a fan favorite … Continue reading 2022 Pulse Mock Draft
Sports Section Editor: Miles Monroe Staff Writer: Shelby Wilcox Spring is finally here, which means our spring athletic teams are back in business, playing their first full seasons since 2019. Though our spring athletes did have a chance to play a few games last year as a result of a shortened season, the 2021 spring season was nothing compared to a normal one that the … Continue reading Spring Sports Preview/Update
Sports Section Editor: Miles Monroe Staff Writers: Charlotte Sumner, Catherine LeTendre February marked the end of a historic season for the Potomac Girls Varsity Basketball team. The team finished the season with a remarkable record of 22-2, recording their only losses to Georgetown Day School and Bishop O’Connell. However, the team got their revenge in the ISL A Division Championship, beating GDS to bring home … Continue reading Girls Basketball’s Historic Season
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