Harry Lichtman

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Writer for @CapsOutsider | Nationals reporter for @LastWordOnSport | Frostburg State University Class of 2018 | Fan of movies and DC Sports | Proud Jew

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Capitals Announce ALL CAPS 2025 Playoffs Initiatives

1 week ago | capitalsoutsider.com | Harry Lichtman

The Washington Capitals announced via press release the ALL CAPS 2025 Playoffs Initiatives. These include a pep rally at Union Market, various giveaways, and more to kick off the postseason. The Capitals and Union Market will host a playoff pep rally this Friday, April 18 from 5-7:30 p.m. The pep really will feature poster making, photo opportunities, a DJ, giveaways, including prints of the GR8NESS mural by David Barr (while supplies last), an appearance by Slapshot and more.
Long Reach's Aidan West talks being one of the top recruits in Maryland and his NC State decision

1 week ago | si.com | Harry Lichtman

Long Reach High School (Maryland) senior Aidan West plays shortstop for the school’s baseball team. The Ellicott City resident has played on varsity since his freshman year and has been a highlight to watch these past four years. “Obviously, there’s been some huge expectations placed on me and the team in general who didn’t have a lot of success before me,” West said. “To try to turn things around was my main thing.
Who should be the Maryland high school baseball Player of the Week?

1 week ago | si.com | Harry Lichtman

Who was the Maryland baseball Player of the Week last week? Each week, High School on SI scours the state of Maryland and compiles the top performances from the previous week. Voting closes Sunday, April 20, at 11:59 p.m. PT. The winner will be announced in the following week's poll. Here are this week's nominees:Will Adkinson, Bethesda-Chevy ChaseThe senior and Babson College commit went 5-for-6 at the plate with three doubles and two RBIs in B-CC's 16-1 blowout victory over Churchill.
Who should be the Maryland high school softball Player of the Week?

1 week ago | si.com | Harry Lichtman

Who was the Maryland softball Player of the Week last week? Each week, High School on SI scours the state of Maryland and compiles the top performances from the previous week. Voting closes Sunday, April 20, at 11:59 pm. PT. The winner will be announced in the following week's poll. Mia Forseter, Charles E. Smith Jewish Day SchoolForseter, a junior, pitched a five-inning no-hitter and struck out 12 batters in CESJDS' 12-0 shutout win over Sandy Spring.
B-CC baseball player Will Adkinson talks about the team’s undefeated start and overcoming a terrible injury

1 week ago | si.com | Harry Lichtman

Will Adkinson III is one of the seniors on Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School’s (Maryland) varsity baseball team. The two positions he plays are pitcher and shortstop. “I pitch once every three games,” Adkinson said. “Then I’ll play shortstop for the remaining ones. If I’m pitching, I’ll come in after I pitch and play shortstop.”The Barons are off to a hot start with an undefeated 8-0 record at spring break, solidifying their status as one of the best high school baseball teams in Montgomery County.
Fans Celebrate Alex Ovechkin at Gr8 City Celebration

2 weeks ago | capitalsoutsider.com | Harry Lichtman

Five days after Alex Ovechkin scored his record-breaking 895th career goal, the Washington Capitals honored their captain for the Gr8 City Celebration at Capital One Arena on Friday. The event was originally moved from Union Station due to an increased number of fans. Alex Ovechkin addresses the crowd. pic.twitter.com/jCC1DorMZa— Harry Lichtman (@hslichtman) April 11, 2025Ovechkin jokes around while a goat in the background agrees.
Top 5 Washington Commanders First-Round Draft Picks since 2000

2 weeks ago | lastwordonsports.com | Harry Lichtman |Capitals Outsider

The 2025 NFL Draft is only two weeks away, and usually the Washington Commanders get higher picks. Thankfully, the team doesn’t have to worry about that this year. Last season, the No. 2 pick in the 2024 draft led the Commanders to their best season in 33 years. As a result, Washington gets the No. 29 pick in the first round. Since 2000, the Commanders have had tons of draft picks, some good and others bad. Here is a look at the top 5 Commanders first-round draft picks since the 21st Century began.
Vote: Who should be the Maryland high school baseball Player of the Week? (4/7/2025)

2 weeks ago | si.com | Harry Lichtman

April is here, and Maryland's high school baseball season is still in session. This also means it's time for you to once again vote for the Player of the Week. Voting closes Sunday, April 13, at 11:59 p.m. PT. The winner will be announced in the following week's poll. Here are this week's nominees: Aaron Moss, C.H. Flowers Moss, a senior, finished with four RBIs, a double, and two runs scored on 2-for-4 batting in Flowers' 17-1 blowout victory over Northwestern.
Vote: Who should be the Maryland high school softball Player of the Week? (4/7/2024)

2 weeks ago | si.com | Harry Lichtman

April is here, which means Maryland's high school softball season is still in session. This also means it's time for you to vote for the Player of the Week. Voting closes Sunday, April 13, at 11:59 pm. PT. The winner will be announced in the following week's poll. Here are this week's nominees: Emmaleigh Zagrodnichek, St. Mary's RykenZagrodnichek, a senior and Mount St. Mary's commit, tossed 16 strikeouts in all seven innings in St. Mary's Ryken's 2-0 shutout victory over Huntingtown.
Whitman High School's baseball seniors highlight team chemistry over the years and their college futures

3 weeks ago | si.com | Harry Lichtman

Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, Maryland has one of the most exciting baseball teams in Montgomery County and the entire state. One major factor is the Class of 2025 seniors: Sammy Berman, Wells Twining, Charlie Buckles, Sammy Angel, Cole Roman, Connor Werkman, RJ Heller, and Dorian Smith. “It’s been really fun just to go through the program and take each step one by one,” said Angel, “When I was a younger guy, I was trying to pick up as much information and learn as much as I could.