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Slump continues as football falls to Whitman
By Greg Kohn | Sept. 29, 2007, midnight | In Blair »
The Blair varsity football team dropped its fourth straight game on Friday night, shut out at Whitman, 30-0.
Missed scoring opportunities doom boys' soccer
By Anshul Sood | Sept. 27, 2007, midnight | In Blair »
Blair's varsity boys' soccer team failed to convert key scoring opportunities, resulting in a 3-0 loss to the Springbrook Blue Devils. Blair fell for the third game in a row, leaving them at a disappointing 1-3-1 for the season.
Blazers vs. Colonels; a mixed result
By Sean Howard | Sept. 26, 2007, midnight | In Blair »
DERWOOD, MD, Sept. 25 - The boys cross country team lost to Magruder 25-32 and the girls won by a slim margin of 27-28, leaving both the girls' and boys' record at 1-3.
B-CC Barons defeat the Blazers
By Ya Zhou | Sept. 25, 2007, midnight | In Blair »
In torturous heat, the girls' tennis team was pitted on Tuesday against the Divison I Bethesda-Chevy Chase Barons. Although both teams played assiduously and appeared evenly matched, the Barons ended on top, winning 5-2 and sending the Blazers' record to 5-2. Second singles freshman Shilpa Kannan and fourth singles senior co-captain Priyanka Gokhale gave the Blazers the two winning matches, but coach David Ngbea was disappointed with the Blazers' overall performance.
Blazers head-butt Rams
By Lucas Alvarado-Farrar | Sept. 25, 2007, midnight | In Blair »
BLAZER FIELD, Sept. 24 – Blair's JV field hockey team smashed the Rockville Rams Monday, improving their record to 3-1-1. The Blazers locked horns with the Rams in a nearly scoreless first half, but after a skillful goal with one minute remaining in the half, the Blazers knocked down their opponents with constant pressure on goal.
Blair tramples Rams
By Charles Kong | Sept. 25, 2007, midnight | In Blair »
BLAZER FIELD, SEPT. 24 - Blair's varsity field hockey team pulled off an easy 5-0 victory over the Rockville Rams today, bringing their record to 2-2-1. Effective communication, clean passes and strategic positioning were vital to the team's success.
Blazers and Rockets end in draw
By Charles Kong | Sept. 21, 2007, midnight | In Blair »
BLAZER FIELD, Sept. 5 - Blair's varsity field hockey team walked off the field with a tied score of 1-1 with Richard Montgomery today, bringing their record to 1-2-1. The Blazers' lack of cohesion and failure to capitalize on scoring opportunities stopped them short of victory, ending the game in a frustrating, scoreless double-overtime.
One-sided Trojan War for Blair football
By Jon Kesten, Greg Kohn | Sept. 21, 2007, midnight | In Blair »
The Blair varsity football team was shown no mercy on Thursday night, as they fell to 0-3 after a brutal loss at home to the Gaithersburg Trojans, 45-0.
Rockets reach the end of their fuse against Blazers
By Susie Branson | Sept. 21, 2007, midnight | In Blair »
BLAZER FIELD, Sept. 20- Blair's JV field hockey team scraped by with a 2-1 win against the Richard Montgomery Rockets in double overtime on Thursday. The two evenly matched teams were tied 1-1 for a majority of the game, but the Blazers' strong offense pulled through in overtime and brought their record to 2-1-1.
Blazers outplay Bengals on the tennis courts
By Ya Zhou | Sept. 20, 2007, midnight | In Blair »
The girls' tennis team surpassed the Blake Bengals in a closely matched 4-3 game, lifting its season record to 5-1. The Blazers beat out the competition with solid wins from several players but also fell in key matches, including the top two singles. Coach David Ngbea insists that the team needs to keep improving its net game and footwork in order to play at optimal standards.
Quince Orchard crushes girls' varsity volleyball
By Anika Manzoor | Sept. 20, 2007, midnight | In Blair »
The Quince Orchard Cougars triumphed over Blair's girls' varsity volleyball on Wednesday, evening Blair's record at 2-2. The Blazers started off promisingly, winning the first set 25-18 but lost the last three, 25-16, 25-22 and 25-16. Although both teams were evenly matched, the Blazers fell short due to errors and faults.
Vikings pillage Blazer Stadium
By April DalBello | Sept. 19, 2007, midnight | In Blair »
Despite a valiant effort, the varsity boys' soccer team let their first half mistakes get the best of them as their first home game ended in a dispiriting 3-1 loss to the Whitman Vikings.
Quince Orchard downs JV girls' volleyball
By | Sept. 19, 2007, midnight | In Blair »
The JV girls' volleyball team fell to the Quince Orchard Cougars in two sets Wednesday night, bringing their season record to 0-4. The Blazers could not keep pace with their experienced opponents, losing 25-19 in the first set and 25-16 in the second.
Whitman wipes out Blazers
By Dylan Baird | Sept. 18, 2007, midnight | In Blair »
WHITMAN HIGH SCHOOL, Sept. 18 - The girls' varsity soccer had yet to be challenged this year, dominating all of their opponents until their 1-0 loss to the Vikings. The Vikings combined blistering speed and physical play to overcome the Blazers team work.
Blazers vs. Blue Devils: the heavens decide
By Ya Zhou | Sept. 15, 2007, midnight | In Blair »
The girls' tennis team upped their record to 3-1, dominating all seven matches against the Division III Springbrook Blue Devils. The Blazers improved their net game and played consistently despite the windy weather.
Last-minute heartbreak for varsity football
By Jon Kesten, Greg Kohn | Sept. 15, 2007, midnight | In Blair »
The hyped-up match between fierce rivals Blair (0-2) and Northwood (1-1) ended sorely for the red-and-white, as the Gladiators took the lead for the first and final time in the last minute of play to win by a score of 18-13.
JV girls' volleyball falls handily to Paint Branch
By | Sept. 13, 2007, midnight | In Blair »
Despite dropping its season-opener against Watkins Mill, the girls' JV volleyball team showed confidence and enthusiasm against Paint Branch on Tuesday. With the encouragement of the varsity team as well as parents and coaches, the players were hyped for their first home match-up of the season. The energy was not enough though, as the Blazers, plagued by inconsistent serves and a lack of communication, lost in two sets, 25-18 and 25-14.
Girls' varsity volleyball edges Paint Branch
By Monica Wei | Sept. 12, 2007, midnight | In Blair »
The varsity girls' volleyball team outlasted the Paint Branch Panthers in an up-and-down match on Tuesday, winning three out of four sets to bring their season record to 1-1. The girls pulled off impressive wins in the first two sets, 25-23 and 25-12, but fell 25-23 in the third. The team recovered in the fourth set, pulling a narrow 26-24 win to capture the game 3-1.
'07-'08 fall sports preview
By | Sept. 11, 2007, midnight | In Blair »
Fall sports have begun once more, and Blair teams have started their promising seasons with strong opening day performances. Here's a quick team-by-team preview for the varsity sports:
Blazers rock Rockets
By Dylan Baird | Sept. 11, 2007, midnight | In Blair »
After conquering the Watkins Mill Wolverines, the Blair girls' varsity soccer continued their success with a dominating effort against the Richard Montgomery Rockets. The Blazers notched six goals for the second time in as many games, winning 6-1.
Wildcats tear apart girls' tennis
By Alisa Lu | Sept. 10, 2007, midnight | In Blair »
The girls' tennis team was left with plenty of spirit but no win on Monday, falling to county champions Walter Johnson 7-0. The more-experienced Wildcats team outplayed the Blazers with their powerful, low groundstrokes and strong volleys, leaving Blair with a 2-1 season record.
Bengals defeat Blair in home opener
By Jon Kesten, Greg Kohn | Sept. 8, 2007, midnight | In Blair »
BLAZER STADIUM, Sept. 7 – The hype surrounding the varsity football team's opening home game came to a crashing halt, as the Blazers fell to the Blake Bengals, 21-12, once again starting their season off with a losing record.
Girls' tennis blazes past Einstein
By Alisa Lu | Sept. 6, 2007, midnight | In Blair »
Girls' tennis kicked off its 2007 campaign with a bang, defeating Einstein 7-0 in their season opener. Though some Blazers were still adjusting to their new positions after a reordering by coach David Ngbea, straightforward shots and basic skills were sufficient against the Division III Einstein team. Singles players were especially dominant, dropping a total of only four games.
Blazers and Wildcats get all tied up
By Susie Branson | Sept. 6, 2007, midnight | In Blair »
BLAZER FIELD, Sept. 5 – Blair's JV field hockey team tied the Walter Johnson Wildcats Wednesday in a frustrating scoreless home opener that continued into double overtime. Knotted in an even match, the Blazers' failure to capitalize on scoring opportunities cost them the victory.
Blazers surpass Wildcats
By Charles Kong | Sept. 5, 2007, midnight | In Blair »
BLAZER FIELD, SEPT. 5 – Blair's varsity field hockey team began the season with a victory today, earning a well – deserved 3-2 win over Walter Johnson. A combination of aggressive offense, effective communication and teamwork gave the Blazers the edge during the game.
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