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The Girls' soccer team celebrates after winning the Regional Championship game against Centennial. PHOTO COURTESY OF JESSICA MORRISSEY

Girls’ soccer secures Regional Champs title

Amy Manzanares, Editor-in-Chief November 19, 2024

With six minutes left in the 2A Regional Championship game on October 29, freshman Sophia Renzulli scored the game winning goal for the lady Wildecats, ensuring the Girls’ soccer team snagged the Regional...

GLENELG, OCTOBER 21, 2024 - Caiden Richard scored the first goal in the Glenelg game. PHOTO COURTESY OF LOGAN PEYTON

Boys’ soccer crowned County Champs

Amy Manzanares, Editor-in-Chief November 19, 2024

The Boys’ Varsity soccer team secured the County Championship win after a close game against the Glenelg Gladiators on October 21. Previously this season, the boys’ soccer team lost to Glenelg 0-3....

COLUMBIA, MARYLAND - Former Wilde Lake Varsity softball coach, who was promoted to Athletics Manager this school year, smiles for a game day picture. PHOTO COURTESY OF COACH TEE

Coach Tee hopes to increase involvement in girls’ sports

Molly Eagan, Editor November 19, 2024

Kristina Dronenburg, better known as Coach Tee, has known where she belongs from a young age. Coach Tee found her home on a softball field at the age of eight. Now, Coach Tee calls Wilde Lake her home....

Michelle Boukanov defends the ball against a player from Howard High School. Wilde Lake allowed Michelle to play Varsity field hockey as a junior, despite not having past experience with the sport. COURTESY OF MICHELLE BOUKANOV

Wilde Lake Sparks Confidence in First-Time Athletes

Wilde Lake sports allow first-time athletes to explore new sports at a high level, building confidence and creating new opportunities. Before coming to Wilde Lake, freshman Natalie Morrissey had never...

GAITHERSBURG, MD, MAY 10, 2024 - Coach Saquan Maxwell gives midfielder Riyadh Assani words of encouragement as he comes off of the field during the Boys' Varsity Lacrosse regional semifinals.

More Than a Coach: Saquan Maxwell Inspires Teens with PUSH Program

Talik Butler, Writer May 16, 2024

When he was a Wilde Lake student, Saquan Maxwell used a four-letter word to help him persevere through high school and beyond: PUSH.  Now, as a Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse Coach and a part of Wilde Lake...

COLUMBIA, MARYLAND, MARCH 15, 2024 -- Senior track captain Emmanuel Dean runs laps during after school practice to train for the upcoming outdoor track season.

Senior Emmanuel Dean Breaks School 300m Record

Talik Butler, Amy Manzanares, and Arielle Levine April 9, 2024

After nine years on the track, Emmanuel's hard work has paid off. On January 9th, he set the Wilde Lake record for the 300m run, recording a time of 35.59 at the Liberty Premier Invitational. Emmanuel...

COLUMBIA MARYLAND, February 1, 2024 -- Wilde Lake varsity cheer celebrates after winning first place at the County championship.

Wilde Lake Cheer Crowned County Champions Once Again

This year, the Wilde Lake Varsity cheer team proved once again that they were in it to win it. The cats were crowned county champions for the second time in three years, along with being state finalists. The...

Tiffany Blakey celebrates after scoring a goal contributing to the 6-1 victory over Hammond for the Wildecats.

Coach Matt Aubin Leads Girls’ Varsity Soccer to .500 Record

Talik Butler and Amy Manzanares December 21, 2023

This season, Wilde Lake Girls’ Soccer reintroduced former Wildecat Matt Aubin to the field as head coach. Senior midfielder Lauren Lawson says Coach Aubin has “motivated the team to win,”as they...

“Coach Nesbitt was a huge family guy. I saw him with his family: his
wife and sons. Seeing that was also hugely impactful for me,” said
Coach Justin Thomas. Photo Credit Mr. Pickett.

Lake Bids Farewell to Beloved Coach, Mentor, and Friend

Joseph Ortiz-Rivera and Arielle Levine December 8, 2023

Dave “Bear” Nesbitt was more than just a coach. He was a mentor, pioneer, friend, grandpa, dad, husband, and Wildecat. He could be strict while holding his team to high standards. He would make...

Coach Tee and senior captain Justyce Richard bonding during a home game. “It kind of feels like a family.  It’s very family oriented. We are all very close and just have that connection. Our coach creates that. We  spend a lot of time bonding in practice and through games. We have to in order to win,” said Justyce.

Wilde Lake Softball Finishes Second In Region

Caroline Sorensen, Web Manager June 2, 2023

Wilde Lake varsity softball ended their regular season with a   third in Howard County and second seed in 3A East Region two. As the team moved into the postseason, they finished as regional finalists,...

Assistant captain Johanna Shin playing her match against Oakland Mills on April 27, 2023. The Wildecats took down the Scorpions.

Game, Set, Match! Tennis Has Best Season in Five Years

Darius Lewis and Arielle Levine June 2, 2023

After Coach Shaw’s third year as coach, the 2023 Wilde Lake tennis team is ranked ninth in the county with their best season in five years, according to County Sports Zone. This season, the boys and...

On April 26, 2023, the Cats and their coaches (Coach Bell, left) hudle during their 
game against Marriotts Ridge. Junior Lewis Collora says that the new coaching staff 
has lead to the team’s overall improvement. “Our coaching has improved. We have a 
lot of new, good, strong coaches,” he said.

With New Coaching Staff, Boys Varsity Lacrosse Makes Strides

This season, the boys lacrosse team introduced three new coaches, Kevin Eagan, Edgar Batenga, and former WildeLake student, Andrew Tiffy. According to Head Coach Tony Bell and players such as junior attackman...

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