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Track and field team has another record-breaking year

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by Coach Smith

The Patterson track and field team had another record-breaking season this school year.

“I feel like the team is on track to take over the city in the next few years and is changing the way people are going to look at Patterson.”, said team member David Wagner.

The foundation of the team’s march to success is discipline and hard work.

Martin Bakondjo has broken every freshman school distance record that we have.  Joel Lukoo is the cornerstone of all of our relays. Quintine Nterere has broken the school’s 800 meter record. Najah White won a gold medal in the Baltimore City Track and Field Championships in the 2 mile. Nathalia Espino broke the school’s freshman record in the 800 meters.

Najah White has given special shout-outs to the boys’ track team for dramatic improvement from the indoor to the outdoor track season. Marshall Mallory also gave a special shout out to sophomore distance sensation Vema Maneno. He has broken the school’s sophomore records in the mile and 2 mile and broke the school record in the half mile.

Marshall Mallory captured the essence of the team’s success when she said, “Our team is mostly filled with very young athletes [overwhelmingly freshmen and sophomores that have to compete against juniors and seniors because there is no junior varsity within track and field] compared to the people that we’re competing against and we’re getting closer and closer to these schools’ times. In almost one to two years, if we keep doing how we are doing, Patterson track and field will be on top.”

This march to the top started in the classroom.  Consider that seven of our student-athletes have a 4.0 GPA or better: Martin Bakondjo (4.2), Marshall Mallory (4.2), Libni Colocho (4.0), Joel Lukoo (4.0), Quintine Nterere (4.0), Indira Solomon (4.0), and Dayana Cruz-Banegas (4.0).

The star of the future for Patterson Track and Field is Da’Shawn “Day Day” Stackhouse. He has broken the school’s freshman records in the 400 and 800 meters. Additionally, he is Baltimore City’s fastest freshman in the 400 meters.  He is less than a second away from qualifying for nationals. In the years to come, Patterson Track and Field will take over the city and as stated before, our march to success starts in the classroom.            .
                                                    

Bilingual brilliance in Baltimore: Patterson High School’s double duty dynamo

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by Jasmine Goins

Welcome to Patterson High School, nestled in the heart of Baltimore City, where diversity thrives and cultures intertwine. In this vibrant community, one individual stands out as a beacon of inspiration: Lacrosse Coach Bey. As we explore the journey of this Double Duty Dynamo, we uncover a tale of passion, dedication, and bilingual brilliance.

Coach Bey’s path to coaching excellence began with a deep love for the sport of lacrosse. From his early days as a player to his transition into coaching, his journey has been marked by a commitment to excellence and a desire to share their passion with others. With experience coaching at both the high school and college levels, Coach Bey brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every practice and game.

Coaching responsibilities at both the high school and college levels is no easy feat, but Coach Bey approaches each day with determination and grace. From managing practice schedules to coordinating game logistics, he navigates the challenges of his dual roles with precision and skill. Through careful planning and effective communication, Coach Bey ensures that both teams receive the attention and support they need to succeed. The coach doesn’t show any favoritism to either team as he recalls, “Time management is the most important thing to continue to not just coach but to be successful and inspire success to encourage. That means being your best self and showing up as your best self at all times.”

Beyond wins and losses, Coach Bey measures his success by the impact he has on their students’ lives. Whether on the field or in the classroom, he serves as a mentor, motivator, and role model to their players. By instilling values of teamwork, discipline, and perseverance, Coach Bey empowers students to reach their full potential and pursue their dreams both on and off the field.

Coach Bey’s commitment to their community extends far beyond the sidelines. Through outreach programs and community events, he works tirelessly to promote the sport of lacrosse and provide opportunities for youth to get involved. By fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie, Coach Bey helps to create a more inclusive and supportive community for all.

As Coach Bey looks to the future, his goals remain clear: to continue making a positive impact in the lives of their students and community members. Whether coaching at the high school or college level, he is committed to inspiring the next generation of athletes and leaders. With his unwavering dedication and passion for the sport, Coach Bey is poised to leave a lasting legacy that will be felt for years to come.

In the world of sports, true champions are defined not only by his wins and losses but by the lives he touches and the communities he uplifts. In Coach Bey, Patterson High School has found a true Double Duty Dynamo whose bilingual brilliance illuminates the path to success for all who have the privilege of crossing his field. As we celebrate his achievements, let us also be inspired to follow in his footsteps and make a difference in our own communities, one game at a time.

For Coach Bey, it all comes down to his love of lacrosse.

“I guide both teams because I know the game of lacrosse.”, reflected Coach Bey. “It changed my life and sometimes I think that we need guidance more than being told what to do. I think high school and college need the most guidance early in their career.”

Coach Bey also has courage and positivity.

”[Coaching] balances me being driven and having motivation to help people succeed in life and great time management.”

Lacrosse team destined for greatness

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by Kylayah Davis

Patterson High School’s lacrosse team is on the rise. At the time of writing this article, the team is number 3 in the city with 9 wins and 2 losses this year, an improvement over last year’s record was of 5-7.

Coach Falcone said he has been coaching lacrosse for seven years and has been coaching at Patterson for two years. When asked what he likes about coaching at Patterson he said the kids and getting to build the varsity program from the ground up and watching it grow. The coach is hopeful that in the next two or three years there will also be a JV team.

Coach Falcone had goals for this year’s lacrosse team:

  1. Beat the teams they lost to last year
  1. Have a better record than last year
  1. Be able to compete.

This team is not the same team from last year and it is not the same team from the beginning of the season when they won their first game against NAF by a score of 13-3. The team has gotten even better at coming together, sharing, and being a family on the field. An extra pass or an extra rep to get to the next goal can make the difference between victory and defeat. The Clippers are always looking for ‘the one more’. However the team has a laid back demeanor and it takes them a while to get started, so their next goal is to work on urgency, coming out of the gate ready and starting fast.

Offensive player Yohan Hernandez is a sophomore who also plays for Patterson’s soccer team and started playing lacrosse at Patterson this year. He came into lacrosse looking for people to hang out with. Hernandez is close with his teammates. He keeps up good grades off the field and he is good with moving the ball on the field. Hernandez had this to say about his coach: “Coach Falcone is a coach that understands discipline. He’s not easy on them because he knows they can do it and understands what it takes to get there.”

Goalie Lykiea Anderson recently reached a record of 100 career saves in lacrosse. When asked about next year’s goalie she says that if the current candidate for goalie takes it seriously she believes they have what it takes to do it.  

Another goal for the team is to have a great enough season that they can host their playoffs. Currently their record stands at 9-2.

The Patterson Lacrosse team has already accomplished great things this school year, and their future looks even brighter.

Let’s learn about badminton

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by Kylayah Davis

Patterson’s badminton team defeated Edmondson Westside High School on Friday, April 19.

Now, I always like to do research before any event but today I decided to go completely ignorant and learn from the team. So I interviewed Coach Bomar and players Banny and Jeani, where I learned some interesting facts about badminton:

  1. There are both JV and varsity teams in badminton.
  2. They play the best 2 out of 3 matches to determine a winner.
  3. A typical game takes around 10 minutes.
  4. It takes 21 points to win each game.
  5. You have to win by at least 2 points.
  6. There are no referees.

Yes, you read that right: There are no refs or officials in badminton. As Coach Bomar explained, badminton is a sport of integrity and etiquette; it goes by honesty. 

The players keep track of the score themselves by saying “Are you ready? (number of points) serving (number of points)”. You have to ask “Are you ready?” before you serve because if your opponent isn’t ready and you serve, it would be unsportsmanlike. 

When I asked Coach Bomar why he coaches badminton, he told me to look around.

“No-one’s yelling, no one’s arguing, there’s no flags, no fighting after the games.”, observed Coach Bomar. “There are Edmondson girls playing with Patterson girls. It’s really a fun sport”.

Coach Bomar has been coaching badminton for ten years, and Coach Bloom has been doing it for two years.

Badminton is an all girls sport in Maryland that was established in order to balance out the amount of male and female sports. Check out our school’s badminton games every Tuesday and Thursday.

Wrestling Team Interviews

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(Photo by Phillip Jones, Patterson Press)

by Phillip Jones

The Patterson wrestling team had a great season this school year. To learn more about what drives the team, the Patterson Press sat down with wrestling Coach Andrews and wrestler Angel. Here is what they had to say:

Coach Andrews

What inspired you to coach the team?

Being a former Patterson varsity wrestler, I’ve seen over the years that many of the wrestlers did not have the technique needed to compete. To be honest, I was not concerned with my impact on the young people being taught to compete at first.

How did you prepare the team?

Preparing the wrestling team has to be ongoing, meaning constant communication and building a relationship between the coach and a wrestler. It’s not just in school; communicating with the parents/guardians and building trust in the key.

How do you feel about your team’s progress?

Progress has been improving since becoming the head coach in 2019. Now, in the 23-24 season, the wrestling program is starting to peak. We now have athletes that are placing in the regional tournaments. Also, the city tournament next year will be exclusive to those who really buy into the coaching.

How much experience do you have with wrestling?

I started wrestling in the eighth grade, from there going to Patterson High School. I made the team as a 10th grader because I was getting better and learning from great coaches. Many of the leaders of the team during the ’80 to ’83 seasons built up the strength of the team and understood Patterson Pride. Helping for all the years going to coaching clinics and competing, I have well over 15 years.

What were your best and worst years?

My worst year was 2019-2020. COVID shut everything down that year. My recruiting list was 179 males and [it was tough] not knowing what the outcome would’ve been. By far my best year was 2022-2023. We had five wrestlers and a winning percentage as individuals. It lets me know we can compete anywhere at the high school level.

Angel (Patterson wrestler)

Who is your biggest motivation?

My biggest inspiration is Coach Andrews. He pushed me to be a greater person.

What do you want to work on?

I want to work on obtaining a degree in engineering.

What did you nail this year that you didn’t last year?

This season I was more [well] rounded, having only lost once. I limited my technique to a handful [of moves], unlike last year where I would get confused and fall short.

How did you feel about your second year?

I feel like I did as much as I could this year with everything I’ve learned.

What’s your favorite wrestling move?

I personally don’t have a favorite move or set up, I take what I learned from all 3 styles of wrestling.

(Photos by Phillip Jones, Patterson Press)

Boys basketball team wins Regional Championship

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by Kylayah Davis

The Patterson Clippers varsity boys basketball team came back from a rough start to what was ultimately a very successful year, ending their season with a final record of 18 wins to 7 losses.

On Tuesday, December 5th, the boys basketball team lost their first game of the season. In a post game interview with Coach Oliver about the team’s performance, the coach felt his team did poorly because they were undisciplined and wanted to do things their way, resulting in 27 turnovers.

“They need to improve on listening and being disciplined. They need to work on every aspect of the game, free throws, running sets, not throwing the ball away, layups and doing what they are told, improving on the basics.”, Coach Oliver had said at the time.

Coach Oliver is the head coach of the boys basketball team. He has been coaching basketball for over 30 years and at Patterson since 2011.

When asked in December about his hopes for the season, Coach Oliver said he hoped that all his seniors graduate and go to school and that his team wins city, regional and state championships.

The Clippers had another game that Friday, December 8th, against Bard where they won 67-15. They went on to accomplish their goals of winning the city championship against Poly by a score of 55-52 and the regional championship against City with a score of 56-52. The team then went on to win their first playoff game against Edgewood, 66-53.

On March 8th, Patterson competed in their second playoff game against Northeast High School, where they narrowly lost by a score of 69-65. The top scorers in that game were:

  • Sincere Bartfield -25 points
  • Caleb Burgess – 10 points
  • Marcellus Dobbins -13 points
  • Montrell Burgess – 8 points
  • Amare Carr – 4 points

There were 12 turnovers in that game.

“Northeast out-rebounded us 45-25.”, explained Coach Oliver. “To other people and our supporters we had a good season, but to me the season was trash; we shouldn’t have lost any games.”

The team ended their season with a record of 18-7 and as Coach Oliver acknowledged, the players’ peers and the school are proud of them. 

At the time of publishing, senior Trent Tedder is committed to go to Methodist University and Sincere Bartfield–who won the Player of the Year award for Baltimore City–is committed to go to Baltimore City Community College.

Get ready for the 2024-2025 school year and all our boys basketball team has to offer.

Clippers track and field team makes history at City Championships

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(Photo by Kylayah Davis/Patterson Press)

By Coach Smith

The Patterson track and field team made history at the Baltimore City Indoor Track and Field Championships on Thursday, January 25 at the Prince George’s County Sportsplex. Najah White AKA “Little Nae” won 2 gold medals. She won a gold medal in the mile and rebroke the school record. Then, an hour later, she won a gold medal in the 2 mile.

Additionally, many of our other runners also broke school records. The girls 4 x 400 meter relay team of Ahmawanyah Lewis, Najah White, Dayvia Weaver, and Quintine Nterere broke the school record. Additionally, Rancel Corporan Lagombra broke the school record in the 500 meters. The boys 4 x 800 meter relay team of Joel Lukoo, Vema Maneno, Aaden Hopkins, and Rancel Corporan Lagombra broke the school record. And the boys 4 x 400 meter relay team of Aaden Hopkins, Joel Lukoo, Marshall Mallory, and Rancel Corporan Lagombra broke the school record.

Our track and field team is comprised mostly of freshmen and sophomores. In the next year or two, Patterson track and field will take over the city of Baltimore.

(Photos by Kylayah Davis/Patterson Press)

Patterson wins silver medal in tennis championship

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By Deontay Blackwell

The Patterson High School unified tennis team competed in the City Championship at Coppermine Fitness Club on October 24, 2023. Patterson faced off against six other schools: ACCE, Edmondson, Forest Park, Western, Carver, and Frederick Douglass. Each school had three to four matches to determine the winner in its respective section, with Patterson taking home silver medals for placing second in the B section. 

 “It was really fun… I was kinda nervous.” Said Nalia Jenkins, one of the tennis players who competed at the City Championship.

Ms. Mahoney is the unified tennis coach for Patterson and has been coaching it for two years but has been coaching other sports, such as swimming and softball, for the past eleven years. Patterson’s tennis team is new, having started only two years ago. In the previous year, the Clippers won third place in the City Championship.

The Patterson unified tennis team still has a bright future ahead as the team is still very new with many more games to come.

Boys soccer team defeats City twice

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By Kylayah Davis

Clippers celebrate their victory over City
(Photo by Patterson Press)

The Patterson varsity boys soccer team won against City College on October 11 at Clipper Stadium–a win which put them at first in the division for championships and cemented their 6-0 inter-city record this year.

Despite City getting the first point of the game, Patterson quickly put a point of their own on the board. After securing their second point, the Clippers kept the defense tight, ending the game with a final score of 2-1. 

“You can’t scare me; I’m a goalie. The goal is my home and you are not welcome here.”, said Tyler Harrison, stating that he had to lock things down after City scored their goal. 

Coach Ober said that he’s proud of his team and their win and that they will continue to work on marking corners and playing with energy. He also said that if they continue to improve, the team is on track to win the City Championships for the first time in six years. 

Coach Ober named Angel Guevara as the game’s MVP for “scoring both goals and playing amazingly in the mid field, helping to control the game, and leading with positivity and energy.” 

Turnout at the game was great. There was strong support for the Clippers by friends, family, community supporters and Patterson’s volleyball and football teams. 

Update:

After this game, the Clippers went on to defeat Dunbar 6-1, Digital Harbor 2-0, Catonsville 2-1, and Edmondson 13-0 in their last game of the regular season. They then went on to defeat City again in their first playoff game, advancing them to the regional finals where they faced Poly for a chance to represent Baltimore City in the State Quarterfinals.

Patterson lost that game by one point, with a final score of 2-3, bringing Patterson’s season to an end. Despite this loss, the team had a spectacular season and remained undefeated in the regular season.

(Photos by Patterson Press)

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