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NFL - wild card previews
By Andrew Kung, Nitin Sukumar, Elsi Wu | Jan. 5, 2008, midnight | In Professional »
After a grueling 17 week season, the NFL playoffs are finally upon us. And rejoice, our Washington Redskins are indeed in them! Wild card weekend is always one for surprises, and the four intriguing matchups on tap will have their share. Can the Redskins pull off the upset in the Emerald City? Our experts have their say.
Blue Devils burn boys' basketball
By Susie Branson, Greg Kohn | Jan. 5, 2008, midnight | In Blair »
The boys' varsity basketball team continued to tease its fans with another heartbreaking loss Friday night to the Springbrook Blue Devils, 63-48.
Blazers overwhelm Bengals
By Kiera Zitelman | Jan. 5, 2008, midnight | In Blair »
The Blair ice hockey team flattened the Blake Bengals on Friday night 10-2, leading for the entire game and dominating both offensively and defensively. The blowout victory marked the first regular season victory for the 1-4 Blazers and saw possibly their best performance of the year. However, after building a sizable lead, the team lost focus in the third period but held on for the win.
Late rally by Lady Blazers falls short
By Sean Howard, Anshul Sood | Jan. 5, 2008, midnight | In Blair »
NELSON H. KOBREN GYMNASIUM, Jan. 4 – Despite improved play and hard-nosed defense in the second half, the efforts of the girls' varsity basketball team fell short on Friday night. The Blazers (2-4) dropped their third game in a row to the Springbrook Blue Devils, 41-36.
NFL - regular season recap
By Andrew Kung, Pia Nargundkar, Nitin Sukumar | Jan. 5, 2008, midnight | In Professional »
The NFL regular season is officially in the books, and our predictions crew reflects back upon the 2007 season, with all its ups and downs. Congratulations to Nitin, who overcame half a season of last-place finishes to capture this year's SCO NFL Predictions title, edging last year's champ Pia by just one game. Anshul, our junior, will have his shot as he continues the hallowed tradition next season. And as for Andrew, well, there's always baseball...
'08 BCS Bowl Predictions
By Sean Howard, Anshul Sood | Jan. 1, 2008, midnight | In College »
With the NFL regular season wrapping up, it's easy to forget that the college football regular season is already over. While there are no playoffs in the BCS, there are bowl games for eligible teams, as well as the national championship game. This year's championship matchup features two two-loss teams in LSU and Ohio State, which leads to many questions in the BCS. What about undefeated Hawaii? Should there be a playoff system? Such topics are not for us to debate, so we'll take the bowls for what they're worth. We, backed by our SCO expertise, will take a look at the four main bowl games and the national championship game, picking a winner in each while pitching in our two cents. If ESPN analysts leave you confused, we hope these simplified explanations will give you a better idea of what each team brings to the field.
NFL - Week Seventeen predictions
By Andrew Kung, Pia Nargundkar, Nitin Sukumar | Dec. 29, 2007, midnight | In Professional »
Well we've come to the end of yet another eventful season in the National Football League. In the final installment of weekly predictions, we have our say on an busy Week Seventeen. For our Redskins, a matchup against the Cowboys directly dictates our playoff hopes. In the Meadowlands, New England's quest for perfection takes its final turn. Elsewhere across the league, teams play for playoff seeds and/or draft position. After a roller-coaster ride atop the leaderboard, Pia has once again taken command, although Nitin and Anshul are still well within striking distance. Andrew, not so much (it's okay, he won the SCO fantasy football league). Can Pia repeat, or will she cede her crown? Check back later this week, as we bring you the results of our little contest, as well as a look back at some of the most memorable moments of 2007. Till then, we bid you farewell and have just one thing left to say: Go Redskins!
NFL - Week Sixteen predictions
By Andrew Kung, Pia Nargundkar, Nitin Sukumar | Dec. 20, 2007, midnight | In Professional »
Repent, for the end is nigh! We've reached Week Sixteen of the 2007 NFL season and it's been a quite a ride. Surprisingly, the Redskins are still technically in the playoff hunt with two games to go, and hey, the Dolphins finally won one! This week, playoff berths will be locked up for some and dreams will be shattered for others, as the dreaded words "There's always next year!" make their annual appearance. In fantasy-land, it's championship week for many leagues, including our very own SCO league where Andrew and Pia will duke it out for the coveted title. In our experts pool, once again Nitin and Pia are tied for the lead, but Anshul lurks just one game behind. It looks like the fate of NFL predictions will come down right to the wire - we'll have to see if our 'Skins can keep up.
Lady Blazers deteriorate against the Bulldogs
By Sean Howard, Anshul Sood | Dec. 19, 2007, midnight | In Blair »
NELSON H. KOBREN GYMNASIUM, Dec. 19 – Plagued by defensive errors, the Blazers fell frustratingly 31-61 to the evenly matched Churchill Bulldogs, bringing the Blair's record to 2-3.
Rockets melt Blazers
By Kiera Zitelman | Dec. 18, 2007, midnight | In Blair »
The Blair Blazers community ice hockey team was outranked by the Richard Montgomery Rockets on Tuesday night 6-0, dropping their record to 0-4. A poor mental effort contributed to the loss, marked by lack of puck control and poor passing from the Blazers.
Blazers scorch Damascus
By Anika Manzoor | Dec. 17, 2007, midnight | In Blair »
Olney Swim Center, Dec. 15 – Blair's swim and dive team defeated the Hornets 231-111, the boys winning with a spectacular 135-36 and the girls, 96-75. Two Blazers also set new school records – senior co-captain Yang Yang in the 100 Fly and junior Melanie Snail in the 200 Free.
Patriots wear down Blazers
By Sean Howard | Dec. 16, 2007, midnight | In Blair »
The shorthanded Blair's girls' varsity basketball team lost to the Wootton Patriots in a disappointing home game on Friday, 66-41. Although the Blazers kept up with the Patriots in the first half, their lack of players eventually took its toll in the second, as the Patriots stepped up their defense while putting together a series of unanswered runs.
Blair pins B-CC in season opener
By Elsi Wu | Dec. 13, 2007, midnight | In Blair »
NELSON H. KOBREN MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM, Dec. 12 – Blair's wrestling team came from behind to narrowly defeat the B-CC Barons in their season opener tonight, 43-34.
NFL - Week Fifteen predictions
By Anshul Sood, Andrew Kung, Nitin Sukumar | Dec. 13, 2007, midnight | In Professional »
Well, it appears that Michael Vick will be watching the next two years of football from the big house, earning a 23-month jail term for his canine shenanigans. Perhaps he could get a couple tips about a years-long layoff from Todd Collins, who is quite possibly the most intriguing story all year for our Redskins. Washington's playoff hopes dangle from a thread heading into a crucial divisional matchup in the Meadowlands. As for us, Nitin is once again sitting pretty in first place, while Pia, Anshul and Andrew are staggered behind. Let's just hope our experts are better at picking outcomes than Pittsburgh's Anthony Smith...
Gladiators slay Blazers in heartbreaking match
By Susie Branson, Greg Kohn | Dec. 12, 2007, midnight | In Blair »
Blair's varsity boys' basketball team fell in heartbreaking fashion on Tuesday night in a 58-56 nail-biter to neighborhood rival Northwood.
Boys bring water to a boil against Quince Orchard
By Monica Wei | Dec. 11, 2007, midnight | In Blair »
MARTIN LUTHER KING SWIM CENTER, Dec. 8 – The boys' swim team hammered the Quince Orchard Cougars today 123-46, winning their first official meet of the season. Although the girls' team lost 99-72, many of the girls swam personal bests.
From the field to the classroom
By Anshul Sood | Dec. 8, 2007, midnight | In Blair »
Stepping up to the plate, the bat heavy in his hands, John MacDonald stares at the pitcher with fire in his eyes. He takes the first pitch for a strike but remains calm. The second comes and MacDonald pounces on it. With a mighty swing, he sends the ball out into the parking lot, his fellow teammates cheering him on as he runs around the bases. The year is 1978.
Poor shot selection dooms girls' varsity basketball
By Sean Howard, Anshul Sood | Dec. 8, 2007, midnight | In Blair »
The varsity girls' basketball team fell to the Kennedy Cavaliers at home on Friday, 47-44. Despite starting the game well and fighting hard in the fourth quarter, the Blazers allowed cold shooting to put them on the losing end of a tight game.
Devils have Blazers seeing blue
By Sophie Schwadron | Dec. 8, 2007, midnight | In Blair »
The Blair community ice hockey team could not keep up with Springbrook Friday night, crumbling 7-2 to bring their record to 0-3. The Blazers held their own in the first period, but the game "got taken from us," according to freshman goalie Peirce Marston due to disputable officiating and a loss of momentum.
2007 Heisman Preview
By Andrew Kung, Nitin Sukumar | Dec. 8, 2007, midnight | In College »
It's been one of the most memorable seasons of college football to date, with a flurry of unimaginable upsets and shuffling in the rankings. But like every year, the top performers in the sport have incredible seasons, and will be rewarded for such, with college football's most prestigious award, the Heisman Trophy. This year's Heisman candidates include last year's runner-up, a record-breaking sophomore and two quarterbacks from unheralded programs.
Blazers run away with season opener
By Susie Branson, Greg Kohn | Dec. 7, 2007, midnight | In Blair »
NELSON H. KOBREN GYMNASIUM, Dec. 6 – Following several seasons of utter disappointment, Blair's varsity boys' basketball squad set a different tone for the program in a convincing season opening win against the Einstein Titans, 53-37.
NFL - Week Fourteen predictions
By Anshul Sood, Andrew Kung, Pia Nargundkar | Dec. 6, 2007, midnight | In Professional »
Apparently, Joe Gibbs has yet to master the art of icing the kicker, "unsportsmanly" calling consecutive timeouts and all but handing the Bills a win on Sunday. Our Redskins get a shot at redemption in the latest Thursday night game, taking on the Chicago Bears at home. Elsewhere around the league, the Patriots get a tough test against Pittsburgh after looking awfully vulnerable the past two weeks while teams like San Diego, Minnesota and Cleveland (wait, really?) fight for playoff spots. And like in the real life standings, our experts are entangled in a vicious battle for supremacy, with Nitin and Pia tied for first. Last week was ugly for everyone except upset-minded Andrew, whose freewheeling ways actually paid off for once. As the season winds down and the pressure builds, we'll see once and for all who comes through in the clutch with eternal bragging rights at stake.
NFL - Week Thirteen predictions
By Andrew Kung, Pia Nargundkar, Nitin Sukumar | Dec. 2, 2007, midnight | In Professional »
As promised, here we are with the rest of Week Thirteen. The story this week of course is the tragic passing of Sean Taylor, the enigmatic Redskins safety. Whether he deserves a moment of silence is not for comment on (see the discussion here). All we have to say is that he was one heck of a football player, and will be sorely missed in the Redskins community. Thursday saw three wrong experts and a potential threat to Brett Favre's consecutive game streak, but unchanged standings. As we head down the home stretch, a neck-and-neck battle is brewing just as the playoff picture gets interesting.
Preview: NFL - Week Thirteen predictions
By Andrew Kung, Pia Nargundkar, Nitin Sukumar | Nov. 29, 2007, midnight | In Professional »
Thanks to Roger Goodell and his misguided dreams of a thriving NFL Network, we come to you with an early preview edition of our weekly predictions. Dallas and Green Bay duke it out on tonight in the battle of NFC heavyweights, and our experts have their say.
Sean Taylor passes away in Miami hospital
By Elsi Wu | Nov. 27, 2007, midnight | In Professional »
Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor passed away early this morning from a severe gunshot wound incurred during a home invasion on Monday morning.
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