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For football: recover and rebuild
By Rachita Sood | Nov. 9, 2006, midnight | In Blair »
Last year, Blair's varsity football team was only one win away from a playoff berth. The Blazers lost to former state champions Damascus in their final game, ending the season at 6-4. This year, the Blazers have won only two games and stand at a dismal 2-7. Riding on last year's success, Blair seemed likely to shine again this season. But the Blazers graduated several key seniors last year and were left with a young nucleus of players, many of whom had little to no varsity-level experience.
Cross Country crumbles in final meet
By Johanna Gretschel | Nov. 8, 2006, midnight | In Blair »
NOV. 2, WATKIN'S MILL H.S.- Blair finished in typical form this afternoon at the 4A regional cross-country meet, with the girls placing 8th out of 11 teams, and the boys placing 12th out of 12 teams.
Soccer sent home in West semifinal
By Abe Schwadron | Nov. 4, 2006, midnight | In Blair »
The Blair boys' varsity soccer team was hoping to play its way to a State Championship this season. The Blazers wanted a piece of the best teams Maryland has to offer: squads like Magruder, Whitman and Churchill. But Blair was unable to get past one team this year that proved to be the thorn in the Blazers' side. Instead of moving one step closer to school history and state glory, the Blazers fell 3-0 to the Walter Johnson Wildcats in last night's 4A West region semifinal in shocking, heartbreaking fashion.
Blake triumphs over Blair
By Dylan Baird | Nov. 4, 2006, midnight | In Blair »
NOV. 4th, Blake— All year, Blair's JV Football team has been about not giving up and fighting back. They are strong in the trenches, and their run-based offense always seems to come through. However, on Saturday against the Blake Bengals, they just fell short. In a game that started with the Bengals up 22-6 and a half-time score of 22-20, Blair was never out of it until the final minutes. Despite the 38-20 score, they came close to staging a surprising comeback.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Barons blow away Blazers
By Johanna Gretschel | Oct. 6, 2006, midnight | In Blair »
The Bethesda Chevy-Chase Barons outran the Blair boys, 19-40, and girls, 21-40, to claim victory in the last county meet of the season. The defeat leaves the Lady Blazers with a season record of 3-2, and the boys with a record of 0-5.
Springbrook bedevils JV Blazers
By Gus Woods | Oct. 6, 2006, midnight | In Blair »
Despite good effort and strong desire, the junior varsity boys' soccer team 's mistakes got the best of them during their game against the Springbrook Blue Devils, ending in a discouraging 4-1 loss to Springbrook. The defeat was surprising because the Blazers trounced the Blue Devils during their scrimmage against the team five weeks ago.
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