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The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

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Noam Jacobovitz

Noam Jacobovitz, Sports Editor

Number one Robert “Fat Rob” Kelley fan in the world. Future homeowner. Enjoys shawarma. Yes, Joe Flacco is elite.

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Wilson beats Carroll 30-26

Wilson beats Carroll 30-26

Noam Jacobovitz, Sports Editor September 18, 2018

The Wilson football team beat Archbishop Carroll 30-26 Saturday at RFK Stadium in the Events DC Kickoff Classic. The Tigers are now 3-1 this season, which is a “huge improvement from last year,” quarterback...

Jay Heath commits to Boston College

Jay Heath commits to Boston College

Noam Jacobovitz, Sports Editor August 31, 2018

Next year, senior guard Jay Heath will be part of the tradition that is Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) basketball. Over the summer, Heath finished his recruitment process and committed to Boston College...

Ultimate frisbee season wrap up

Ultimate frisbee season wrap up

Noam Jacobovitz, Sports Editor June 11, 2018

Although it may come as a shock to many, Wilson’s most successful team this year was arguably the ultimate frisbee team. Having both a boys and girls team, the fruits of on-field success are enjoyed...

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A star taken too soon: James Hampton

Noam Jacobovitz, Sports Editor May 29, 2018

James Hampton passed away Saturday evening after collapsing in the middle of a Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL) tournament game in Hampton, Virginia, at just 19 years old. Before collapsing, Hampton...

Wawa store to open in Tenleytown

Wawa store to open in Tenleytown

Noam Jacobovitz, Sports Editor May 27, 2018

Wawa, the ever-expanding convenience store chain, is coming to Tenleytown. The Philadelphia-based retailer will be opening its third DC store in Tenley later this year or in early 2019. Filling the 7,000...

Parkland survivor reflects on tragedy

Parkland survivor reflects on tragedy

Noam Jacobovitz, Sports Editor March 23, 2018

Sam Zeif’s life changed forever the day before his 18th birthday. On February 14, Zeif’s former schoolmate Nikolas Cruz opened fire on Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, killing...

NCAA student-athletes should be paid

NCAA student-athletes should be paid

Noam Jacobovitz, Sports Editor March 3, 2018

With the National College Athletic Association (NCAA) Tournament taking place, I am reminded yet again that the NCAA is making upwards of $900 million from the event, with about 90 percent coming from...

Changes needed in Redskins front office

Changes needed in Redskins front office

Noam Jacobovitz, Sports Editor March 2, 2018

The fish rots from the head. This saying applies to many things in life, and the Redskins front office is not excluded. The Redskins will not win a Super Bowl nor make any real progress until President...

OJ Simpson released from prison

OJ Simpson released from prison

NOAM JACOBOVITZ, Sports Editor November 8, 2017

O.J. Simpson, the infamous former football star, was freed on parole September 30th after nine years in Nevada state prison. Simpson was indicted for armed robbery and put into the Lovelock Correctional...

Football team surrounded by uncertainty

Football team surrounded by uncertainty

Noam Jacobovitz, Sports Editor September 6, 2017

 The Wilson Tigers football team enters the upcoming 2017 season surrounded by uncertainty. Last season proved a success, as the Tigers went 9-2 and made it to the Turkey Bowl, but fell short yet again....

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