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Weissman sets Sidwell Friends 3200 meter record at Chantilly High School track meet.

Easy Weissman Breaks Sidwell 3200 Record

Vivienne Huang ’26, Sports Editor June 4, 2024
After running a 9:30.37 at the Cassel’s XBC Experience, Weissman broke the previous record of 9:31.55 set by John McGowan ’10.  
The Boys Varsity Tennis Team sweeps Potomac and wins the MAC tournament.

Sidwell Programs Find Success in the Postseason Championships

Chloe Son ’26 and Amna Shah ’27 June 4, 2024
As the regular ISL and MAC seasons come to an end around the beginning of May, the focus shifts to the postseason championships, including the Independent School League (ISL) for the girls’ programs and the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAC) for boys’ programs Championships as well as the DCSAA State Championships.
The RB19 was a highlight of the Friday Fan Fest at Union Marker

Sports Editor Reviews the Red Bull Show Run in Washington

Lia Nathan '25, Sports Editor June 4, 2024
On April 20, successful Formula One (F1) team Oracle Red Bull Racing held the Red Bull Showrun DC on Pennsylvania Avenue.
20 horse field for 150th Kentucky Derby rounds the turn during the race.

Mystik Dan Wins 2024 Kentucky Derby at 18:1 Odds

Suomo Quarshie ’27, Staff Writer June 4, 2024
Despite not being predicted to win, with 18-1 odds, Mystic Dan and his jockey, Brian Hernandez Jr., were the winners of this year's Derby, with a time of 2:03.34.
The Varsity Tennis team finished the regular season 16-1, successfully completing their title defense for the fourth year in a row.

Sidwell Softball and Boys Tennis Win Regular Season Titles

Chloe Son ’26, Staff Writer June 4, 2024
The Varsity Softball Team and the Boy's Tennis Team won their respective league titles at the end of May: the Independent School League (ISL) for the girls and the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference for the boys. 
Sidwell alumnus Walter Rouse ’19 was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in this year’s annual NFL draft.

Walter Rouse ’19 is Drafted to the Vikings

Alex Sapir ’25, Staff Writer June 4, 2024
On April 27, Sidwell alumnus Walter Rouse ’19 was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in this year’s annual NFL draft.
The Sidwell Varsity Eight placed first in the Charlie Butt Regatta at 5:38.8, three
seconds faster than the second place time.

Sidwell Crew Competes in the Annual Charlie Butt Regatta

Nadia Lall ’27, Nia George ’27 June 4, 2024
All three boats saw success, with the First Varsity Eight (1V) placing first, the Second Varsity Eight (2V) finishing third, and the Novice Eight coming in second. 
Avery Coleman has scored 200 career goals for the Sidwell Girls Varsity Lacrosse Team during her three years at the high school.

Avery Coleman Scores Her 200th Career Goal for Sidwell

Vivienne Huang ’26, Sports Editor June 4, 2024
On April 30, junior Avery Coleman marked her 200th career goal for Sidwell Girls Varsity Lacrosse against Bullis School at their home field. 
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