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 held a lacrosse stick before. Now, she plays on the Varsity Girls’ lacrosse team. Some Wilde Lake sports, including field hockey and lacrosse, do not cut athletes during tryouts. This lets incoming...

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 admin support staff, Coach Maxwell uses the motto “Persevere Until Success Happens (PUSH)” to inspire current teens in the same way the motto inspired him.  Coach Maxwell is the executive director...

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 started running at his sister Kendall's lacrosse practices. His mom, Wilde Lake school psychologist Dr. Chandra McKnight Dean, says his passion for track became clear at these practices.  From...

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 cheer team was able to take first place in Counties with a score of 116.5. The cats, along with 5 other Howard County teams, earned a spot at the 2A West Regional Finals. The cats hit their...

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 end the season with a .500 record. After winning four regional championships and one state championship while coaching at Mt. Hebron, Aubin led the Cats to show growth in their goals scored. Last...

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 his players run and do tucks until they were prepared. But he also had the kindest of hearts. He was beloved by many students and families in the Wilde Lake community, with a heart not only for...

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, beating Long Reach 5-11. Their season ended after losing to Reservoir in the regional finals with a score of 12-2. Wilde Lake softball had a banner season. Six players batted over 400. Heather McQueeney...

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 girls teams each played 16 games total, both cinching five wins. The girls team has upset both Howard and Glenelg. These are the teams’ highest statistics since the start of Coach Shaw’s run in...