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Tommy Sommer, Editor | June 8, 2026

Sophomore Maggie Shidle and senior Tiffany Berry put on a show this past winter sports season. The two outstanding student-athletes continually make an effort to make their mark in the school’s history and leave long-lasting legacies to be remembered. Maggie Shidle has put up outstanding numbers this year in her second year as a starter on the Girls’ Varsity Basketball team. Similarly, Tiffany...

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OT7 welcomes Jaydin Gore

Tommy Sommer, Editor | June 8, 2026

Wilde Lake football star Jaydin Gore recently visited Dallas, Texas to compete in Overtime’s spring football league, OT7. Gore got the opportunity to showcase his skills on a national stage and experience the fun and energy of Overtime’s elite spring football league.  Overtime, a popular sports media company with over 100 million followers across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, holds an annual...

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Ella Nester, Editor In-Chief | June 8, 2026

Girls’ Wrestling is the fastest growing high school sport in the United States. With a 28.5% increase in participation, girls around the country are wrestling in more tournaments and earning more scholarships.  Here in Howard County (HoCo), the growth of this sport is evident. Wilde Lake’s own Maria Romano-Sweitzer, or as we call her, Ms. Sweitzer, was the first varsity female wrestler in HoCo...

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Abby Manzanares, Editor | April 27, 2026

This past fall sports season, just like most seasons, Wilde Lake girls’ sports have struggled to get enough players for their teams. For example, the soccer team had a nearly empty bench, leaving some of the girls on the team running for 90 minutes straight with no time to rest. In my experience, it can be very draining to play against a school that can sub in their whole team while Wilde Lake, on...

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Wilde Lake’s Top Cats: Fall Sports 2025 Edition

Tommy Sommer, Editor | April 22, 2026

Wilde Lake High School witnessed an amazing fall sports season across all sports this year. So many Wildecats shined in their respective sports, and the Lake even came home with a win at the regional championship level. Big contributions from star athletes and encouraging coaches made the fall 2025 sports season one to remember. Let’s dive into this special season at the Lake. First, the soccer...

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The Future of Girls’ Flag Football Starts Now

Lindsey Doggette, Social Media/Website Manager | April 21, 2026

Next fall will mark a new chapter for female student-athletes in Howard County. For the first time, girls’ flag football will debut as a varsity sport in all Howard County high schools, giving hundreds of young women fresh opportunities to compete, lead, and belong through the beloved game of football. Powered by a $180,000 partnership with the Baltimore Ravens and the Howard County Department of...

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Wilde Lake Girls’ Basketball Continues to “Be The Change”

Alexa Julian, Staff Writer | April 21, 2026

Wilde Lake Girls’ Basketball went from a 1-20 record in the 2023-2024 season to finishing 11–11 and winning a regional championship in the 2024-2025 season. As a member of the team, I have witnessed this transformation firsthand. We shifted from being a team other schools underestimated to a team other schools had to prepare for. Despite the doubters, the team won regionals last season. Head...

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Kristian Smith, Staff Writer | June 16, 2025

Girls flag football is growing rapidly all around the nation. Professional football teams, including the Baltimore Ravens, are partnering with high schools and colleges nationally, giving them grants to cover the expenses and gifting equipment to schools. It is also confirmed that girls flag football will be in the 2028 Olympics. As interest for girls’ flag football grows, it is making its way...

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Beyond The Movies: Students Rethink the Traditional High School Experience
Ashley Avila Almendares, Staff Writer • June 11, 2026

In movies, it shows high school as a four year highlight of prom nights and pep rallies, although a number of students are also exposing a harsher...

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