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Blair's turf field makeover

By Zoe Friedman | Feb. 22, 2017, 6:27 p.m. | In Local »

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is replacing the playing surface of Blair's artificial turf field after concerns arose from an October 2016 inspection. Construction began in January and is expected to last until March.


The Blazer Spirit

By Nate Bodner, Neva Taylor | Dec. 17, 2016, 2:05 p.m. | In Features »

Whether as a player on the field or a spectator in the stands, being on a winning team is a fantastic feeling. The players give it their all, the spectators yell and cheer, the parents hold their breath and the clock winds down. Then it's over. The buzzer goes off and all that exciting energy is dispersed over the crowd as people cheer and hug, and players and coaches alike high five and celebrate.


Girls' basketball hires new coach

By Sandeep David | Nov. 22, 2015, 10:22 a.m. | In Local »

The Blair Athletics Department recently hired John F. Kennedy High School security assistant Carlos Smith as the girls' basketball head coach after Erin Conley, the previous coach, stepped down.


Girls' basketball without coach

By Zewde Ingram | Oct. 13, 2015, 2:04 p.m. | In Local »

Blair teacher Erin Conley stepped down as the varsity girls' basketball coach and the team is currently in search of a coach for the 2015-2016 winter season.


New certified athletics trainer introduced at Blair

By Maniza Habib | Sept. 23, 2015, 11:54 a.m. | In Local »

Meghan Wilkinson, an employee of MedStar and certified athletics trainer, joined the Montgomery Blair Athletics department this school year to replace Julie Tucker.


Blair athletics take a leap in the right direction

By Robert Pfefferle | June 21, 2015, 5:31 p.m. | In Features »

There's a culture shift underway at Blair, and it's changing the student body for the better. The school year has officially ended, and there are definitely some fond athletic memories in every Blazer's mind.


Blair implements new "no bag" security measure at football games

By Ross Cohen-Kristiansen | Nov. 21, 2013, 5:31 p.m. | In Local »

Montgomery Blair High School's administration imposed a policy forbidding spectators from bringing all types of bags to home varsity football games. The regulation, announced on Oct. 29, followed recent incidents in which students were caught sneaking alcohol into Blazer Stadium.


There's no crying in captainship

By Grace Hill | Sept. 24, 2013, 8:35 p.m. | In Features »

Sports team captains often get home later than most of their classmates and even other team members due to the extra responsibilities they shoulder. This year, these responsibilities will be even more expansive.


All student athletes required to take baseline concussion test

By Martha Morganstein | Sept. 16, 2013, 9:41 p.m. | In Local »

This school year, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) implemented a mandatory baseline concussion test for all student athletes participating in a school sport


Athletic Department wants new scoreboard

By Jack Estrin | Sept. 26, 2012, 4:51 p.m. | In Blair »

The Athletic Department is looking into the purchase of a new scoreboard for its stadium, which could potentially cost up to $60,000.


Athletic Department forms "Captain Council"

By Melissa Arias | Sept. 19, 2012, 11:34 a.m. | In Local »

The council convenes once a month and focuses on guiding team captains in leading their team to success. Leaders from every team are required to attend.


MCPS implements new athletics heat policy

By Temi Ibirogba | Aug. 17, 2012, 1:25 p.m. | In Blair »

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) revised its heat policy for the upcoming fall sports season. As part of protocol, MCPS mandated that all schools must host meetings to review heat acclimatization, hydration, Methicillin-Resistant Staph Aureus, hygiene, steroids and concussions.


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