Athletic Update 2/26

“There may be people that have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do.” -Derek Jeter

  • The Wrestling team captured the DCIAA High School Championship due to discrepancies on point totals. We were victorious in the recount. Congrats, Coach Archie Hogan & the Wrestling team.
  • Girls & Boys Swimming teams placed 4th & 5th at DCSAA Championships on February 15, 2023. Congrats to Tiger Sharks on an amazing season.
  • Girls Varsity Basketball team is seeded #7 in DCSAA Class A. They will host KIPP DC on Monday, February 27 at 6:00 pm in the Tiger’s Den. We need all supporters to come out to root us on to victory. DOORS OPEN AT 5:00 PM. $3 Students & $5 Adults. Advancing to Quarterfinals on Tuesday, February 28 is on the line!!!!!
  • Boys Varsity Basketball team is seeded #4 in DCSAA Class AA. They will host the winner of #5 Friendship Tech vs #. Carroll on Wednesday, March 1. We need your support as well. These will be the last home games of the season.
  • Squash is looking for interested students this Spring to learn the sport with all expenses paid. Please see AD Ricks (nadfira.ricks@k12.dc.gov) for more details.

UPCOMING WEEK IN JR ATHLETICS:

Mon, Feb 27

6:00 PM

Girls Varsity Basketball

DCSAA State Championships-First Round

Jackson-Reed

Tues., Feb 28

6:00 PM

Girls Varsity Basketball

DCSAA Quarter-Final Round

Higher Seed

Wed., Mar 1

6:00 PM

Boys Varsity Basketball

DCSAA Quarter-Final Round

Jackson-Reed

Thurs., Mar 2

4:00 PM

Bowling

DCIAA Bowling Quarterfinals

JBAB

6:00 PM

Girls Varsity Basketball

DCSAA Semi-Finals

TBA

Fri., Mar 3

5:00 PM

Boys Varsity Basketball

DCSAA Semi-Finals

TBA

Sun., Mar 5

12:00 PM

Girls Varsity Basketball

DCSAA Championship Game

TBA

6:00 PM

Boys Varsity Basketball

DCSAA Class AA Championship

TBA

 

SPRING SPORTS:

  • Co-Ed Tennis try-outs are February 27-March 3 from 4:00-6:00 pm at UDC Courts. All Athletic forms must be submitted to participate. Contact Coach Dooley, Christine.Dooley@gmail.com.
  • Baseball try outs are this upcoming week February 27 & 28 at Fort Reno from 4:00-6:00 pm. Contact Coach Henry Martinez Henry.Martinez@k12.dc.gov.
  • If anyone is interested in Stunt Cheer, please contact Coach Liz Lancaster at wt.cheerprogram@gmail.com.

The following Spring teams have begun practicing Boys Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosse, Softball, Girls Crew, Boys Crew, Girls Ultimate Frisbee, Boys Ultimate Frisbee, Girls & Boys Outdoor Track & Field, ESports & Robotics.

 

Athletic Form Submission:

All student-athletes who will be participating in try-outs should submit their Athletic forms now. Either hard copy or electronically (this takes 72 hours to process).

Students must meet all eligibility guidelines before participation in any tryouts or practice.

1. Student must have a 2.0 in the most recent advisory

2. Student athletes must have an athletic packet submitted and approved by Athletic Trainer Dr. Jamila Watson. Forms are online at https://www.thedciaa.com/participation-forms

3. Hard copies of Athletic Packet can be picked up in the Main Office or A-300 Athletic Suite.

LET’S GO TIGERS!!!!

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