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The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

The Beacon

The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

The Beacon

Oliver Walke

Oliver Walke , Sports Reporter

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Rory Hagerty commits to Navy

Rory Hagerty commits to Navy

Oliver Walke, Sports Reporter November 12, 2018

Rory Hagerty, senior captain of Wilson’s boys crew team, has committed to continue rowing at the United States Naval Academy. “I decided that Navy was right for me after my official visit in early...

Juniors claim victory in Powderpuff

Juniors claim victory in Powderpuff

Oliver Walke, Sports Reporter October 8, 2018

The class of 2019 were feeling confident and well-prepared for this spirit week’s powderpuff game. After last year’s disappointing tie, they were determined to one-up their previous performance. With...

Wilson football looks to recover from subpar 2017 season

Wilson football looks to recover from subpar 2017 season

Oliver Walke, Sports Reporter September 3, 2018

The 2017 season for Wilson’s varsity football team started with a brutal 45-0 loss to Friendship Collegiate Academy. Wilson kicked off the 2018 season on a better note, with a 20-7 win over Woodland...

Nationals are forced to make 2018 their year

Nationals are forced to make 2018 their year

Oliver Walke, Sports Reporter April 29, 2018

Nearly 30 games into the 2018 MLB season, and with still roughly 80 percent of the regular season left to play, the Washington Nationals are off to somewhat of a slow start with a 12-16 record. However,...

Varsity baseball looks to improve on last year’s finish

Varsity baseball looks to improve on last year’s finish

Oliver Walke, Sports Reporter February 25, 2018

After a tough loss in last year’s DCSAA Championship game, Wilson’s varsity baseball team expects to find themselves playing at Nationals Park again this year. However, another second place finish...

Have the Wizards peaked?

Have the Wizards peaked?

Oliver Walke, Sports Reporter February 1, 2018

The Washington Wizards are sitting at the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference with a record of 26-20. Unfortunately, the NBA is predictable, and the Wizards will make the playoffs most likely as the fourth...

Wizards splurge to bring back core

Wizards splurge to bring back core

Oliver Walke, Sports Reporter November 20, 2017

For the most part, the Washington Wizards’ offseason was uneventful. Veterans Jodie Meeks and Mike Scott were added for depth to a Wizards bench that struggled last season. Undrafted free agents...

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