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The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

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Marco Squitieri

Marco Squitieri, Sports Editor

 Despite spending most of his time freaking out over the Steelers or selling freshman elevator passes, Marco is one of the amazing sports editors for this year. His special skills include the ability to aux for any situation and making anyone who reads this lose the game (just got all of you stay mad). 

 

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Buchanan commits to V-Tech, leaves legacy

Buchanan commits to V-Tech, leaves legacy

Marco Squitieri, Sports Editor March 30, 2022

Senior forward Darren Buchanan announced his commitment to Virginia Tech on March 5. Buchanan’s long list of accolades make him arguably one of the greatest basketball players in Wilson history.  He...

Tigers advance to DCSAA boys basketball finals

Tigers advance to DCSAA boys basketball finals

Marco Squitieri, Sports Editor March 6, 2022

Wilson’s varsity boys basketball team defeated the Gonzaga Eagles in the DCSAA semi-finals 51-47 on Friday. The Tigers will take on Sidwell in the championship game Sunday.  The intensity in the...

Boy’s basketball flourishes, even without fans present

Marco Squitieri, Sports Editor February 27, 2022

The boys varsity basketball team began their season by steamrolling everything in their path. This, combined with electric support from fans at both home and away games, had the Tigers in an incredible...

Alex Godavitarne commits to Wheeling University

Alex Godavitarne commits to Wheeling University

Marco Squitieri, Sports Editor February 27, 2022

Senior Alex Godavitarne committed to play college football at Wheeling University earlier this month. Godavitarne’s journey to earning this opportunity is one of improbable odds and unrelenting dedication. For...

Wilson, St. Albans fans clash at basketball game

Wilson, St. Albans fans clash at basketball game

Marco Squitieri, Sports Editor December 17, 2021

A boys’ basketball tournament at St. Albans was canceled earlier this month after fans hurled bottles at each other, damaged a bus, and screamed vulgar taunts during Wilson’s win over St. Albans. The...

Girls soccer advances in DCSAA championship, boys team eliminated

Girls soccer advances in DCSAA championship, boys team eliminated

Marco Squitieri, Sports Editor November 12, 2021

The varsity boys and girls soccer teams received opposite results in DCSAA quarterfinal playoff games on Wednesday, as the girls defeated Washington Latin 3-0 and the boys fell to Gonzaga 3-0. The girls’...

Powderpuff makes a spirited return

Powderpuff makes a spirited return

Marco Squitieri, Sports Editor November 8, 2021

After a tense 50 minutes full of impressive plays, bruised egos, and boys in sports bras, Powderpuff made its triumphant return after a year off.  The seniors pulled out a close 26-20 victory, with...

Fall sports season updates

Fall sports season updates

Marco Squitieri, Sports Editor October 11, 2021

Boys Soccer The varsity boys soccer team’s season began with a tough test in the form of a home game against St. John’s. Despite playing a more competitive game than the 3-0 final score would indicate,...

Washington Football Team falters; Nats face long road ahead

Washington Football Team falters; Nats face long road ahead

Marco Squitieri, Sports Editor October 1, 2021

As the Washington Football team’s season begins and the Nationals season ends, the two DC sports teams sit in wildly different places as their directions diverge. The Washington Football team came...

Girls lacrosse season revived after parent-led effort

Girls lacrosse season revived after parent-led effort

Marco Squitieri, Sports Editor June 21, 2021

The Wilson girls lacrosse team has been reorganized as a club team in order to facilitate a season this spring. The effort, led by parents and the Wilson Tiger Boosters, affiliates the team with US Lacrosse,...

Jeffrey Coakley commits to Mansfield

Jeffrey Coakley commits to Mansfield

Marco Squitieri, Sports Editor April 26, 2021

Senior shortstop Jeffrey Coakley has committed to Mansfield University to continue his baseball journey throughout college. Coakley generated interest from numerous schools before his commitment in late...

Minoso Rodgers ready to lead Wilson football

Minoso Rodgers ready to lead Wilson football

Marco Squitieri, Sports Editor March 26, 2021

One year ago, Minoso Rodgers was beginning offseason training for the first time as head coach of the Wilson Tigers football team. When the world suddenly turned upside down, the man who’d seen it all...

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