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Only 40 seconds into the game, senior co-captain Rachel Smith scored to put the Blazers on the board. Smith finished with 7 goals. Enoch Hsiao
Only 40 seconds into the game, senior co-captain Rachel Smith scored to put the Blazers on the board. Smith finished with 7 goals.

Blazers blow past Titans

The scoring onslaught began early as the Blair varsity girls’ lacrosse team (9-4) defeated the Einstein Titans (7-6) by a score of 18-4. Blair scored early, never giving Einstein a chance to rally back.

Northwest beats girls' lacrosse

The Northwest Jaguars (7-5) beat the girls' varsity lacrosse team (8-4) with a final score of 20-11. Blair took the game slowly in the first half with Northwest scoring first, after a strong offensive attack in the first minute of the game.

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Volleyball wins counties for second consecutive year

In the most anticipated match up of the volleyball season, the rivalry between Blair and Wootton spilled onto the court one final time for the title of county (and state, since no other county in Maryland hosts boys volleyball) volleyball champions. Although Blair (7-1) was the underdog, having lost to the Wootton Patriots (8-0) in the first game of the season, the Blazers managed to turn the game in their favor. On Thursday, at Magruder High School, the Blair boys volleyball team won the volleyball county championships for a second year in a row, defeating Wootton with final scores of 25 – 22, 25 – 16 and 25 – 22.

Softball annihilates Watkins Mill

The varsity softball team (14-2) shut down Watkins Mill (7-7), 10-0, in an effortless Senior Night victory. The Blazers came into the game with enthusiasm, and, despite a slow start, were able to build up a huge lead in the next four innings of play, after which the mercy rule was called.

Blair bests Watkins Mill

The Blair varsity baseball team (6-9) defeated the Watkins Mill Wolverines (2-12) by a score of 12-2 in a shortened five inning game. The offensive barrage began rapidly in the first inning and never ceased as Blair won in convincing fashion amidst its senior day celebrations.

Blazers disarm Knights

All of the boy's volleyball players had a huge presence in scoring points, and this teamwork led them to a decisive playoff win. In three quick sets, the boy's volleyball team (8-1) advanced to the third round of playoffs, overpowering the Wheaton Knights with final scores of 25-9, 25-8 and 25-8.

Blazers triumph over Titans

The energy level was high as a sizable number of students, teachers and parents came out to support the varsity boys' lacrosse (5-6) senior night game against the Einstein Titans (7-4). The Blazers came out on top, defeating the Titans, 7-6.
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Athlete of the Week: Evan Horne, Varsity Boys' Soccer

Senior Evan Horne charges an opposing forward, gains possession of the ball, and sends it to the midfield. These types of plays are routine for the senior defender; he’s one of the most reliable players on the varsity boys’ soccer team.

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Harper brings the "Natitude"

Big things are happening in DC. The Nationals are in first place in the tough National League (NL) East, their marketing department has brought in "#Natitude" amidst the "Take Back the Park" series with the Phillies and super prospect Bryce Harper is finally here.

Bobby Petrino got fired, but Jessica Dorrell got wrecked

Last Wednesday, University of Arkansas's head football coach Bobby Petrino was fired due to his fling with 25-year-old, Jessica Dorrell, Arkansas's Student Athlete Development Coordinator. The two were caught in a motorcycle accident on March 31st, which left Petrino completely damaged. Not only did Petrino suffer from a broken rib and cracked vertebra, he also lost the $24.92 million he was set to earn during his 7-year contract with Arkansas, and, of course, his mistress.

What a "knockout" coach

It's easy to point your finger at former New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams and say, "Suspend him!"