Sports
![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](https://wlhspawprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_2206.jpg)
Wilde Lake Sparks Confidence in First-Time Athletes
![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.](https://wlhspawprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/maxwell-e1715814133139-1200x847.jpg)
More Than a Coach: Saquan Maxwell Inspires Teens with PUSH Program
![COLUMBIA, MARYLAND, MARCH 15, 2024 -- Senior track captain Emmanuel Dean runs laps during after school practice to train for the upcoming outdoor track season.](https://wlhspawprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/emman-e1712236642167.jpg)
Senior Emmanuel Dean Breaks School 300m Record
![COLUMBIA MARYLAND, February 1, 2024 -- Wilde Lake varsity cheer celebrates after winning first place at the County championship.](https://wlhspawprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_6518-e1712236860541.jpg)
Wilde Lake Cheer Crowned County Champions Once Again
![Tiffany Blakey celebrates after scoring a goal contributing to the 6-1 victory over Hammond for the Wildecats.](https://wlhspawprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/thumbnail.jpeg)
Coach Matt Aubin Leads Girls’ Varsity Soccer to .500 Record
![“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.](https://wlhspawprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-08-9.35.37-AM.png)
Lake Bids Farewell to Beloved Coach, Mentor, and Friend
![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.](https://wlhspawprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_4758-900x600.jpg)
Wilde Lake Softball Finishes Second In Region
![Assistant captain Johanna Shin playing her match against Oakland Mills on April 27, 2023. The Wildecats took down the Scorpions.](https://wlhspawprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/johanna.jpg)
Game, Set, Match! Tennis Has Best Season in Five Years
![Wilde Lake Basketball Nets Historic Season](https://wlhspawprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-28-10.06.43-AM.png)
Wilde Lake Basketball Nets Historic Season
![Henry Hopper at the finish of the State Championship at Hereford High School. (Photo credit Om Maryankandy)](https://wlhspawprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/unnamed-1.jpg)
Henry Hopper Makes Strides with State Championship Win
![When I was a student athlete, playing my sport bettered my academics and my outlook on life.](https://wlhspawprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Paw-Print-Graphics-1-900x675.png)
Sports Pave a Positive Path for Students
Talik Butler, Writer | May 16, 2024
Arielle Levine, Amy Manzanares, and Bella Horvath | May 13, 2024
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Faith Brown, Amy Manzanares, and Arielle Levine | April 9, 2024
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Talik Butler and Amy Manzanares | December 21, 2023
Lee Lewis and Amy Manzanares | December 21, 2023
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Arielle Levine, Editor in Chief | December 21, 2023
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