sports

Blazers take home two state track titles

By Eleanor Cook | May 30, 2016, 4:07 p.m. | In Blair »

Junior Thierry Siewe Yanga won the Maryland boys' 4A 800 meter race with a time of 1:55.22 at the Maryland Track and Field State Championships at Morgan State University in Baltimore on Saturday, May 28. The day before, Friday, May 27, he also led the boys' 4x800 meter relay team, along with seniors Ben Geertsema and Alexander Mangiafico and junior Dominic Massimino, to win the state championship with a time of 7:58.58.

Blair softball loses high-scoring state semifinal

By Benjamin Yokoyama | May 29, 2016, 9:03 p.m. | In Blair »

The Blair Blazers (16-5) and the Chopticon Braves (20-4) battled each other for six innings, but the seventh inning saw 14 total runs scored and ended when Chopticon's bats came alive and brought the winning run across.

MoCo running back enrolls early to UMD

By Benjamin Yokoyama | May 17, 2016, 2:19 p.m. | In College »

After setting records and winning the Maryland 3A state championship for the Damascus Swarmin' Hornets this past fall sports season, local running back Jake Funk is poised to make an impact at the college level. The former high schooler enrolled early for the spring semester at the University of Maryland, where he committed in October.

Blair varsity baseball wins extra inning thriller

By Charles Lott | May 11, 2016, 2:02 p.m. | In Blair »

The Blair Blazers (10-7) beat the Clarksburg Coyotes (10-6) 3-2 in extra innings on Monday night after an extended absence from the field due to heavy rain. Strong pitching by both teams coupled with good infield play kept the score low despite the game lasting eleven innings. Clarksburg's numerous errors and walks in the final inning gave the Blazers the opportunity to take home a win on senior night.

Blair boys lacrosse beats Springbrook in sudden death overtime

By Charles Lott | May 5, 2016, 2:06 p.m. | In Blair »

The Blair Blazers (5-6) beat the Springbrook Blue Devils (5-6) 10-9 with nine seconds left in the first overtime period on senior night Tuesday. The first half of the game was played on Monday and a rain delay caused it to be postponed until Tuesday.

Blazers suffer ninth inning loss

By Eleanor Cook | April 26, 2016, 2:12 p.m. | In Blair »

Blair varsity baseball (6-5) lost to the Walter Johnson Wildcats (10-2) in a close game by a score of 4-2. After allowing two runs in the top of the ninth inning, the Blazers were unable to bounce back.

Blair softball shuts down Walter Johnson Wildcats

By Lauren Frost | April 24, 2016, 1:40 p.m. | In Blair »

The Blazers started the game quickly against the Walter Johnson Wildcats and never let up. Strong batting and a no-hitter by senior pitcher Karylena Cruz held the Blazers coast their way to a resounding 19-0 victory.

Colonels triumph over Blazers

By Eleanor Cook | April 19, 2016, 2:09 p.m. | In Blair »

Despite a strong start and consistent efforts throughout the game, the Blair boys' lacrosse team (0-5) was not able to fight off Magruder (2-4). The Blazers led early on, but as the game continued, they had no answer to the Colonels' continued offense, and lost 12-10.

Blair Softball rallies to beat Paint Branch Panthers

By Lauren Frost | April 15, 2016, 1:51 p.m. | In Blair »

The Blair softball team (3-0) took on the Paint Branch Panthers (1-2) on Friday night. Though the Blazers faltered early against the aggressive hitting of the Panthers, the team was able to mount a stunning comeback to win the game 12-8.

Boys' lacrosse falls to Wootton

By Randima Herath | April 11, 2016, 2:15 p.m. | In Blair »

On a windy afternoon, the Wootton Patriots (4-2) defeated the Blazers (0-5) 17-0. Despite the Blazers' best efforts, the Patriots' offense was unstoppable.

MLB 2016 Preview

By Benjamin Yokoyama | April 9, 2016, 3:34 p.m. | In Professional »

The baseball season is back, heaters and homers, breaking balls and bat flips come back to bring in the summer.

Blazers take down Rams

By Eleanor Cook | April 9, 2016, 3:14 p.m. | In Blair »

In a hard-fought game, the Blazers (2-1) defeated the Rockville Rams (0-3) 12-10.

Boys' basketball mounts playoff comeback to advance

By James Sleigh | March 3, 2016, 3:35 p.m. | In Blair »

The Blair boys' basketball team (13-9) beat the Richard Montgomery Rockets (18-4) in stunning fashion to advance to the next round of the playoffs. The Blazers had a strong showing in the second half to beat the top seeded Rockets. Although Blair got off to a slow start, crucial big-man play from twins Julius and Jordan Cobb contributed to Blair's late success.

Blair boys basketball advances in playoffs

By Charles Lott | March 1, 2016, 1:28 p.m. | In Blair »

The Blair Blazers (12-9) beat the Churchill Bulldogs (11-11) Friday by a score of 60-41. Blair struggled against Churchill the first time they played, winning by only four points, but in this matchup the Blazers' strong defensive play, comprehensive scouting report, and dominance in the low post bolstered them to a victory.

Girls' basketball comes up clutch to take down Wildcats 48-46

By Robert Pfefferle | Feb. 29, 2016, 6:14 p.m. | In Blair »

On Friday night in the first round of the playoffs, the stakes and intensity were high for the Blazers. Their convincing win over Walter Johnson earlier in the season had been long forgotten. Blair, having come off an emotional loss earlier in the week, was determined to make sure they wouldn't lose at home again.

Girls' basketball falls to Churchill on senior night

By Robert Pfefferle | Feb. 26, 2016, 1:18 p.m. | In Blair »

The girls' basketball team (11-11) suffered an emotional 56-40 loss to the Churchill Bulldogs on Monday night. While they were unable to pull out a win in front of a rousing crowd on their senior night, the Blazers battled back from an early deficit and kept the game close until the closing minutes. Senior guard Camille Estrin scored 19 points, including a couple deep threes to lead the way offensively for the Blazers.

Blazers downed by taller Cavaliers team

By Benjamin Yokoyama | Feb. 12, 2016, 2:18 p.m. | In Blair »

As the clock wound down, a frustrated Blair varsity girls' basketball team had been worn down by a short-benched, but taller Kennedy team. The Blazers lost 40-31 in a long game marred by turnovers from both sides as the Cavaliers pulled away late in the third quarter to grab the win on Tuesday night.

Girls basketball falls to Paint Branch

By Grady Jakobsberg | Feb. 10, 2016, 6:02 p.m. | In Blair »

The Montgomery Blair varsity girls' basketball team lost 55-28 against the tall and physical Paint Branch Panthers. After getting off to a poor start, the Blazers were not able to come back against the Panthers' overpowering style of play.

Blair girls varsity basketball can't handle Springbrook

By Charles Lott | Feb. 10, 2016, 1:42 p.m. | In Blair »

The Blair Blazers (9-8) lost Thursday to the Springbrook Blue Devils (5-10) 53-54. Blair went up early in the first half, but the Blue Devils fought back and grabbed the lead in the fourth quarter. A late comeback attempt by Blair brought the game within a point, but were unable to pull out the victory.

Girls' basketball trounces Northwood 68-28

By Julian Brown | Jan. 28, 2016, 4:54 p.m. | In Blair »

The Montgomery Blair Blazers (7-6) girls' basketball team used superior ball movement and a blanketing full court press to take down the Northwood Gladiators 68-28. Blair put it out of reach in the second quarter when they scored 18 points and shut out Northwood.

Girls varsity basketball loses to Magruder

By Charles Lott, Christian Mussenden | Jan. 21, 2016, 4:25 p.m. | In Blair »

The Blair Blazers (6-5) team lost 59-54 to the Magruder Colonels (5-5) on Tuesday, January 11th in the Blair gymnasium. After getting behind early, the Blazers fought to come back and closed the gap to five points in the fourth quarter.

Blazer girls down RM with defense in 51-38 win

By Benjamin Yokoyama | Dec. 16, 2015, 1:27 p.m. | In Blair »

Blair falls on last second shot from Einstein

By Benjamin Yokoyama | Dec. 13, 2015, 8:23 p.m. | In Blair »

As time expired, the buzzer beating shot from the Einstein Titans guard banked off the backboard and sunk through the net. The Blair Blazers were handed their first loss of the young season, 51-49, in a game in which Blair was set back by missed open jumpers, layups and free throws. Despite controlling the ball and playing strong defense throughout the game, the Blazers lack of offense led to the loss on Tuesday night.

Blair boys open season with a victory over Wheaton 69-52

By Benjamin Yokoyama | Dec. 9, 2015, 6:04 p.m. | In Blair »

The Montgomery Blair Blazers started five guards, but still used their size advantage to take down the Wheaton Knights 69-52 in their season opener Friday night.

SCO Fantasy Football Picks Week 11

By Charles Lott, Benjamin Yokoyama | Nov. 22, 2015, 12:10 p.m. | In Professional »

Once a week SCO staff writers Ben Yokoyama and Charlie Lott will post their fantasy football predictions alongside those of a special guest teacher and one student from the general Blair population.