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Boys' Basketball takes down Northwood to open the season

By Robert Pfefferle | Dec. 6, 2014, 11:44 a.m. | In Blair »

In front of a nearly packed gym, the the boys' basketball team (1-0) overcame nerves and anxiousness to beat the Northwood Gladiators (0-1) in their season opener 71-52.

Winter Sports Preview

By Amalia Chiapperino, Maximillian Foley-Keene, Brian Le, Robert Pfefferle | Dec. 5, 2014, 12:58 p.m. | In Blair »

Blair's winter sports teams look to continue their success from previous years.

Northwest eliminates Blair from the playoffs

By Sasha Tidwell | Nov. 19, 2014, 12:45 p.m. | In Blair »

On a blisteringly cold Friday night in Germantown, the Blazers (8-3) took the field for the last time this season, some for the last time ever, with hopes to upset the mighty Northwest Jaguars (10-1) on the road in the first round of the playoffs. Things didn't end up as Blair hoped however, as the game ended with a 38-3 loss but the Blazers were still able to realize how far they had come this season.

Girls' soccer falls to B-CC in first playoff game

By Eleanor Linafelt | Oct. 28, 2014, 2:05 p.m. | In Blair »

The Blazers (5-8-1) lost 4-0 to the Bethesda Chevy-Chase Barons (12-3) on Friday night, ending their season on a bittersweet note. Though the scoreboard may not have reflected it, the Blazers put up an unrelenting fight through the entirety of the game.

Blair is handed their second loss of the season against Paint Branch

By Sasha Tidwell | Oct. 24, 2014, 12:22 p.m. | In Blair »

Paint Branch (6-1) and Blair (5-2) both came into Friday night's game with identical records. The fans were ready to witness a battle between two evenly matched teams. However, Blair fans were disappointed as the Panthers came out with the 25-14 win.

Boys' soccer eliminated from the playoffs in a penalty kick shootout

By Ellie Struewing | Oct. 24, 2014, 12:19 p.m. | In Blair »

Boys' varsity soccer (6-3-4) played an exciting double-overtime game against Bethesda Chevy Chase (7-3-2) on Thursday, but lost on a shootout with a final score of 3-2.

Girls' Volleyball prevails over B-CC

By Kalin Vassilev | Oct. 20, 2014, 12:54 p.m. | In Blair »

The Blair girls' varsity volleyball team (10-2) defeated the Bethesda- Chevy Chase Barons (7-5) in three lengthy sets. The match was special for the Blazers because it was senior night, the last home game for seniors before playoffs. The Barons played a tough game throughout the match, but the Blazers were able to hold their own and eventually outplayed them. The scores for the three sets were: 25-19, 25-17, and 25-22.

Boys' soccer defeats Blake in an impressive display of teamwork

By Ellie Struewing | Oct. 19, 2014, 12:53 p.m. | In Blair »

Boys' varsity soccer (5-2-4) beat Blake (6-5-2) by a score of 3-1 on Tuesday. A combination of communication, possession, and smart passes led the team to a satisfying victory over Blake.

Girls' soccer ties game against Blake

By Eleanor Linafelt | Oct. 19, 2014, 12:35 p.m. | In Blair »

The Blazers (5-7-1) played a close game against the Blake Bengals (4-8-1) which ended in a 0-0 draw after two periods of overtime.

Field Hockey demolishes Kennedy on Senior Night

By Zewde Ingram | Oct. 15, 2014, 12:47 p.m. | In Blair »

Blair varsity field hockey (4-5) dominated the Kennedy Cavaliers Monday night, winning 7-0. The game was a perfect way to close the season as the Blazers advance towards playoffs. Following the game, the Blazers congratulated their seniors amid their final game at Blair's stadium.

Girls' Volleyball dominates Einstein

By Kalin Vassilev | Oct. 10, 2014, 12:41 p.m. | In Blair »

The Blair girls' varsity volleyball team (8-2) was able to outplay the Einstein Titans (1-9) on Thursday in only three sets. The match featured a quick offense from the Blazers as they varied up their plays and made use of their second-string players. The scores for the sets were: 25-13, 25-11 and 25-12

Girls' varsity soccer disposes of Paint Branch

By Maximillian Foley-Keene | Oct. 8, 2014, 2:38 p.m. | In Blair »

Girls' varsity soccer (3-5) dominated the Paint Branch Panthers (2-7-1) Tuesday afternoon, taking their first divisional win in a 5-0 rout.

Boys' soccer loses hard fought battle against Paint Branch

By Ellie Struewing | Oct. 8, 2014, 2:02 p.m. | In Blair »

Boys' varsity soccer (3-4-2) was unable to defeat Paint Branch (4-6) in a disappointing loss on Tuesday with a final score of 4-1. While Blair's energy picked up towards the end of the game, the team couldn't overcome Paint Branch's early lead.

Girls' tennis unable to best Wootton

By Arthi Vijaykumar | Oct. 7, 2014, 3:39 p.m. | In Blair »

The Blair girls' varsity tennis team suffered a sizeable loss to the Wootton Patriots(7-0) in their final home game. The Blazers (7-3) won just two of the seven matches they played against the Patriots.

Field Hockey Succumbs to Richard Montgomery

By Zewde Ingram | Oct. 7, 2014, 3:28 p.m. | In Blair »

Blair varsity field hockey (3-4) lost to Richard Montgomery Rockets (5-2) Wednesday evening , ending with a close score of (1-2). The Blazers started the game intensely and maintained possession throughout the game, however, they failed to capitalize on crucial opportunities.

Girls' Volleyball crushes Kennedy

By Kalin Vassilev | Oct. 7, 2014, 12:25 p.m. | In Blair »

The Blair girls' varsity volleyball team (6-2) played an exceptional match against the Kennedy Cavaliers (2-6), resulting in a victory for the Blazers. The match saw a large variety of players on the court as Coach Klein kept subbing in second-string players; this strategy got the second-string players engaged and showcased their abilities in-game. The Blazers won the match in 3 sets which had the scores of 25-12, 25-13 and 25-19.

Girls' soccer comes in close in 2-1 loss against Churchill

By Eleanor Linafelt | Sept. 30, 2014, 11:07 p.m. | In Blair »

The Blazers (2-5) played a determined and strong game against the Churchill Bulldogs (5-0-1), losing by only one goal in the 2-1 game Saturday afternoon.

Blair varsity football demolishes Springbrook

By Nicholas Shereikis | Sept. 30, 2014, 10:49 p.m. | In Blair »

In their fourth game of the season, Blair football (3-1) tore apart Springbrook (0-4) in a game that ended 40-18. Although marred by an 18-minute blackout and a medical issue in the stands, the Blazers worked together and played hard throughout the entire game.

Girls' Volleyball suffers a close defeat to Sherwood

By Kalin Vassilev | Sept. 30, 2014, 2:55 p.m. | In Blair »

The Blair girls' varsity volleyball team (5-2) played a long and intense match against the Sherwood Warriors (11-0), but was ultimately defeated. The match was tough from the get-go as both teams played their all; the scores for the three sets were 18-25, 19-25, and 19-25.

Boys' soccer triumphs over Northwood 4-1

By Ellie Struewing | Sept. 30, 2014, 12:47 p.m. | In Blair »

Boys varsity soccer (3-1-4) easily defeated Northwood (1-5) under a grey cloudy sky on Monday evening. Northwood's defense was strong, but not strong enough to hold back a determined Blair team. Blair's offense had control of the ball for the majority of the game and managed to secure a significant lead during the first half of play.

Girls' tennis leaves Northwest in the dust

By Arthi Vijaykumar | Sept. 30, 2014, 11:09 a.m. | In Blair »

The Blair girls' varsity tennis team had an easy win over Northwest in their final divisional game, rendering them divisional champions for the second year in a row. The Blazers (7-2) won six out of the seven matches they played against the Jaguars (2-6).

Boys' soccer secures overtime win against Kennedy

By Ellie Struewing | Sept. 23, 2014, 2:38 p.m. | In Blair »

Varsity boys' soccer (2-1-1) defeated Kennedy (0-3) in overtime by a score of 5-4. Blair managed to stay calm and work together despite injuries, a red card, and a determined Kennedy team in an exciting game on Wednesday evening.

Field Hockey Crushes Wheaton

By Zewde Ingram | Sept. 23, 2014, 11:24 a.m. | In Blair »

Blair varsity field hockey (3-2) defeated the Wheaton Knights (4-3) Wednesday evening, winning 3-0. The Blazers got off to a slow start, but rallied in the second half with aggressive offense and tight defense.

Girls' soccer team loses by one goal in hard-fought game

By Eleanor Linafelt | Sept. 22, 2014, 9:11 p.m. | In Blair »

The Blazers (2-4) brought speed, aggression and strength to the game against Richard Montgomery (3-1) on Friday night, coming up just short with a 2-1 loss.

Boys' soccer secures overtime win against Kennedy

By Ellie Struewing | Sept. 21, 2014, 4:40 p.m. | In Blair »

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