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Blazers take a bite out of Bengals

By Robert Feasley | Nov. 3, 2006, midnight | In Blair »

NOV. 3, BLAKE— Just two weeks ago, a winless varsity football season seemed inevitable. After losing seven straight games and scoring only 24 points all season, team morale was low, and so were expectations. But in week eight they finally edged out a victory against the un-ranked Einstein Titans. The game was wet, it was cold and it wasn't pretty — but in the end, they came out on top. This week, despite crowds of naysayers, the Blazers won again, trampling the Blake Bengals (1-8) 29-13.


NBA Eastern conference preview

By Andrew Kung, Nitin Sukumar | Nov. 1, 2006, midnight | In Professional »

Chicago snatched the upper hand over rival Detroit by signing four-time Defensive Player of the Year Ben Wallace. With a talented core of young athletes, the Bulls already have their eyes set on championship rings, but Miami is hungry for more glory and Cleveland and Toronto are on the rise. Here’s a look at the Eastern Conference’s squads, ranked within their divisions.


Soccer takes first step towards State Championship

By Abe Schwadron | Nov. 1, 2006, midnight | In Blair »

The boys' varsity soccer team advanced to the 4A West region semifinal with a 4-2 Halloween night win over the Quince Orchard Cougars (7-7).


Girls' soccer falls to top-seeded Wootton

By Rachita Sood | Nov. 1, 2006, midnight | In Blair »

From the opening whistle to the very last seconds of Tuesday night's match, the varsity girls' soccer team fought relentlessly against the number one team in the division. They played with heart and skill, showing that despite an 8-8 season, the Blazers are capable of taking on any team in the county.


NBA Western conference preview

By Andrew Kung, Nitin Sukumar | Nov. 1, 2006, midnight | In Professional »

Following Phoenix's suit, the West is moving toward a general run-and-gun offense. The teams that can actually do this have a shot at the championship. And once again, that means Dallas, San Antonio and Phoenix. But key additions in Houston and Minnesota have at least two more teams eyeing the trophy in June. Here’s a look at the West, with teams ranked in order of predicted finish within their divisions.


NFL Week Eight predictions

By Phillip Allen, Abe Schwadron, Josh Zipin | Oct. 29, 2006, midnight | In Professional »

It's the beginning of the end for Pia. I see it now. Last week was just the beginning as she lost ground. Amazingly, Phil was the best last week, even though as a group we unanimously picked six games wrong. There are a couple of real tough games this week, including Denver versus Indy in a matchup with playoff implications. Abe makes his return to the picks and looks to gain ground from his last-place standing, which is highly unlikely. Check it out for yourself"


Victory at last

By Robert Feasley | Oct. 29, 2006, midnight | In Blair »

OCT. 27, Einstein— Winning always feel good — even when it's cold, wet and muddy — but especially when you've lost seven games in a row. Tonight, the Blazers finally put one in the 'W' category, edging out a victory over the Einstein Titans, 8-6. Saving a win-less season, they improved their record to 1-7.


Girls' soccer triumphs on senior night

By Rachita Sood | Oct. 27, 2006, midnight | In Blair »

When the final whistle pierced the frigid air on Tuesday night, the Blair varsity girls' soccer team rushed to the center of Blazer stadium amid enthusiastic cheers from the crowd, jubilant over their victory. The Blazers (7-7) snapped a three game losing streak with a decisive 5-3 win over Walter Johnson on senior night, Blair's last home game of the regular season.


Blazers bulldoze Titans

By Dylan Baird | Oct. 26, 2006, midnight | In Blair »

OCT. 26, EINSTEIN— It was the first play of the Titans' first drive, when Einstein's quarterback connected for an easy completion. Even before the first play was over, it looked like another tough game for Blair JV football. Suddenly, the ball slipped from the receiver's hands and onto the ground. Sophomore Paris Essoumba scooped it up and smashed straight into the end zone for a quick six points. Before the Einstein fans knew what hit them, Blair was on top, and would stay there for the entire game, for a final score of 0-39.


Blake KOs Field Hockey

By Jon Berger | Oct. 26, 2006, midnight | In Blair »

OCT. 26, BLAKE— After one of its best seasons in recent memory, the Blair field hockey team (4-9) was knocked out of the 4A Regional Playoffs tonight in a tense, 0-2 match against the sixth-seeded Blake Bengals. Although the Blazers played at Blake's level, they could not compete with Blake's superior stickwork and speed and were unable to break through the Bengal defense.


WJ snaps soccer's spectacular streak

By Abe Schwadron | Oct. 25, 2006, midnight | In Blair »

When the Blair boys' soccer team limped off the field Tuesday night following a stunning 1-0 loss to Walter Johnson, the previously undefeated Blazers emitted a mix of emotions. First, there was the anger and frustration at losing a hard-fought battle and ending their undefeated streak. Then, with reflection, came the satisfaction of one of the most spectacular regular seasons in Blair soccer history. And last, the Blazers (11-1) looked toward the future and began to mentally prepare for the postseason.


JV Blazers finish season on a high note

By Gus Woods | Oct. 23, 2006, midnight | In Blair »

Blair's junior varsity boys' soccer team prevailed against the Einstein Titans in their final game of the season, winning 3-1. After a shaky first half that produced just one goal in the first few minutes, the Blazers came together in the second half and pressured the Titans on offense, pinning them to their goal box. The win gives the JV Blazers a solid final record of 7-3.


Girls' tennis falls in counties

By Amanda Pollak | Oct. 23, 2006, midnight | In Blair »

OCT. 23, BLAKE The girls' tennis team finished a tough season with a largely new crop of players last week, with a 5-7 record and a disappointing show in the county tournament. Because only three starters returned from the 2005 season, the entire team was forced to step up and fill the large shoes of talented graduates.


Blazers run well in county championships

By Johanna Gretschel | Oct. 23, 2006, midnight | In Blair »

The Blair girls' cross-country team placed 8th out of 20 teams, and the boys placed 14th out of 24 teams at the Montgomery County Championship this morning.


NFL Week seven predictions

By Pia Nargundkar, Phillip Allen, Josh Zipin | Oct. 22, 2006, midnight | In Professional »

Another week in the NFL, and another probable Redskins loss. I hate to say it Skins fans, but this week looks bleak. With a loss here, we could be looking at a quarterback switch. As you can see, last week was a stalemate as we all picked horribly. Pia maintains her lead of four games, while Abe, the most egotistical of us all, retains sole possession of last place, a whopping nine games out. R.I.P. Abe's comments. Check out what the rest of us experts have to say this week…


Baseball's rejuvenated farmer's market

By Andrew Kung | Oct. 20, 2006, midnight | In Professional »

The New York Yankees, backed by the pocketbook of free-spending owner George Steinbrenner, touted a 2006 payroll of $200 million-plus, exceeding the GDP of many a small country. With what was considered by many to be the greatest lineup assembled in history, the Yanks looked to cruise through the raw American League and add another World Series banner to illustrious Yankee Stadium.


Blazers charge past Cavaliers

By Rachita Sood | Oct. 20, 2006, midnight | In Blair »

The varsity girls' soccer team picked up their third straight win Monday night, soundly defeating the Kennedy Cavaliers 4-0. The Blazers took a decisive lead in the first half and controlled possession throughout the game to improve their record to 6-4.


Cavaliers conquer Blazers

By Robert Feasley | Oct. 20, 2006, midnight | In Blair »

OCT. 20, Blazer Stadium— For those who hadn't predicted it already, no, the Blair varsity football squad is not going to the playoffs. Tonight, despite the return of senior Ross Williams, the Blazers dropped their seventh straight game, losing to the Kennedy Cavaliers, 0-35.


Panthers scrape past Blazers

By Jonas Shaffer | Oct. 19, 2006, midnight | In Blair »

OCT. 19, BLAZER FIELD— Win or lose, Senior Night is always a night to remember for Blair seniors. But for Blair's field hockey team, the last regular season game of the year — and the last home game for the Blazers' seniors — was marked by the continuation of frustrating yearlong trends. Blair (4-8) failed to match Paint Branch's lone goal, and fell to the Panthers 1-0.


JV boys' soccer vanquishes Blake

By Gus Woods | Oct. 18, 2006, midnight | In Blair »

Oct. 14, BLAZER STADIUM- After a solid 2-1 win against the Damascus Hornets on Oct. 10, the junior varsity boys' soccer team played an outstanding offensive game and thoroughly trounced the Blake Bengals Saturday in a 4-0 win that puts their record at 4-3 on the year.


Girls' tennis dominates Kennedy

By Amanda Pollak | Oct. 16, 2006, midnight | In Blair »

Oct. 16, KENNEDY– The girls' tennis team finished its season with a 7-0 rout of Kennedy and raised its record to 5-7.


Newly-ranked Blazers exterminate Hornets

By Abe Schwadron | Oct. 11, 2006, midnight | In Blair »

The Blair boys' varsity soccer team, ranked #7 in the area by The Washington Post last Thursday, remained undefeated in a 7-0 whipping of Damascus Tuesday night. The Blazers (6-0) returned to top form against the Hornets, scoring five goals in the first half and coasting to an easy victory in front of a sparse but energetic crowd at Blazer stadium.


Blazers edge past Hornets

By Rachita Sood | Oct. 11, 2006, midnight | In Blair »

The varsity girls' soccer team defeated Damascus 2-1 in a tough home game Tuesday night, bringing their record to 5-4. The Blazers grabbed an early lead and held it throughout the night as they played with intensity and vigor.


Girls' tennis turns fortunes to go gold against Northwood

By Amanda Pollak | Oct. 10, 2006, midnight | In Blair »

OCT. 10, BLAZER COURTS— The girls' tennis team destroyed the Division III Northwood tennis squad without losing a single game in their last home match, raising their record to 4-7.


NFL Week Five predictions

By Phillip Allen, Abe Schwadron, Josh Zipin | Oct. 7, 2006, midnight | In Professional »

For Redskins fans, this week is big. Real big. The difference between 3-2 and 2-3 could mean the difference between playoff contention and a season destined for Jason Campbell's development. Plus, the 'Skins travel to New York to face the Giants, who you may recall have a certain flashy linebacker by the name of Arrington who would love to lay out some Washington players. As for the rest of the NFL, the Bears may have established themselves as the league's top team and T.O. returns to Philadelphia. So pour yourself a cold drink, grab the chips and dip and plop down for a Sunday of zoning out on football.

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