Stories for November 2009

Friday, November 27

Bruins Best Cavaliers, Capture Region Title

Lake Braddock holds on to lead during a Woodson scoring surge to defeat Woodson 27-20 in ‘mud bowl.’

Bruins Best Cavaliers, Capture Region Title

Tuesday, November 24

Old Town

Health Notes

Bulletin Board

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

West Springfield Stages 'Lion'

Cappies Review

West Springfield Stages 'Lion'

Lanier Student Is In Christmas Play

'Amahl and the Night Visitors,’ Dec. 5-6.

Lanier Student Is In Christmas Play

Taking No 'Prisoners'

Fairfax native has big break on AMC’s ‘The Prisoner.’

Taking No 'Prisoners'

Murder and Mayhem

Fairfax High presents musical ‘Lucky Stiff.’

Murder and Mayhem

Lanier Student Is In Christmas Play

'Amahl and the Night Visitors,’ Dec. 5-6.

Lanier Student Is In Christmas Play

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Faith Notes

Fairfax Station, Laurel Hill & Springfield Calendar

Clubs & Organizations

Local Students Named Homecoming Queen & King

People Notes

Local Students Named Homecoming Queen & King

Christmas at Mount Vernon

Christmas Camel and Former White House Pastry Chef Return

Christmas at Mount Vernon

Roz White Returns As Pearl Bailey

Club-Style Bio-Revue Plays MetroStage

Roz White Returns As Pearl Bailey

Fairfax Station, Laurel Hill & Springfield Calendar

Holly, Woods and Vines Helps Deliver Christmas Spirit to Troop Families

Taking No 'Prisoners'

Fairfax native has big break on AMC’s ‘The Prisoner.’

Taking No 'Prisoners'

Fine Arts

Spend Black Friday Shopping in Old Town

Monday, November 23

Calendar

Madison Finds its Tough to Beat a Good Team Twice

Warhawks can’t handle Stone Bridge in season-ending football loss.

Madison Finds its Tough to Beat a Good Team Twice

Warhawks can’t handle Stone Bridge in season-ending football loss.

Madison Finds its Tough to Beat a Good Team Twice

Calendar

Faith

Yorktown Boys Enter 2009-10 with Limited Experience

Patriots look to overcome lack of size with strong guard play.

Yorktown Boys Enter 2009-10 with Limited Experience

Alexandria Sports Briefs

Yates, Rowland Lead Confident Titans into 2009-10

T.C. Williams boys basketball team looks to remain among the state’s elite.

Yates, Rowland Lead Confident Titans into 2009-10

Arlington Sports Briefs

Bulletin Board

Neighborhoods

Taylor Run

Neighborhoods

Faith

'Big Three’ Reflect on Huge Season for Spartans

Watt, Kvartunas and Barber hope their performances at State , Patriot District Championship inspire future teammates.

'Big Three’ Reflect on Huge Season for Spartans

Rebels Overcome Injury To Claim State Cheer Title

Fairfax edges Stone Bridge for first State cheerleading title in school history.

Rebels Overcome Injury To Claim State Cheer Title

Majors Look To Defend District Crown

Jones, Smith and Konadu to lead Mount Vernon while role players settle in.

Majors Look To Defend District Crown

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Stallions State Title Bid Falls Short

South County loses to Loudon Valley 3-1

Stallions State Title Bid Falls Short

Andre's Leadership Is No Joke for Bulldogs

Led by seniors Jessica Andre and Shelby Romine, Westfield basketball team looks to beat high expectations.

Andre's Leadership Is No Joke for Bulldogs

Mount Vernon Sports Briefs

Sports Rituals - Bringing High School Teams Together

Whether wacky or common, local squads need a rallying cry.

Sports Rituals - Bringing High School Teams Together

Holiday Boat Parade of Lights

Calendar

A Very Scottish Christmas

Calendar

Mount Vernon Sports Briefs

Calendar

Show Boat Docks at Signature

Legendary Musical Revived in Shirlington

Show Boat Docks at Signature

Friday, November 20

Nebrich, Bruins Topple Robinson in Semi-Finals

Gutsy play from junior quarterback helps end 11-game losing streak to Rams.

Nebrich, Bruins Topple Robinson in Semi-Finals

Thursday, November 19

Faith

classified Advertising

Calendar

Wednesday, November 18

Burke & Fairfax Holiday Calendar

Fairfax Station, Laurel Hill & Springfield Holiday Calendar

Burke & Fairfax Holiday Calendar

Burke Artists at Vienna

Holiday Gift Guide

Burke Artists at Vienna

Gifted – A Group Show

Holiday Gift Guide

Gifted – A Group Show

Local Artist at Vienna Showcase

Holiday Gift Guide

Local Artist at Vienna Showcase

Local Artists at Vienna Showcase

Holiday Gift Guide

Local Artists at Vienna Showcase

Holiday Gift Guide

Local Artists at Vienna Showcase

Fairfax Station, Laurel Hill & Springfield Holiday Calendar

‘Panther Strikes’ at Paul VI

Cappies Review

‘Panther Strikes’ at Paul VI

Holidays at the Workhouse

Shop for gifts, browse the galleries and talk to artisans at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton.

Holidays at the Workhouse

‘Godspell’ at Lee

Cappies Review

‘Godspell’ at Lee

Tuesday, November 17

Behar Succeeding with Yorktown Volleyball

Life changed for Michigan native after move to Washington, D.C. in 2005.

Behar Succeeding with Yorktown Volleyball

Faith

Bulletin Board

Panthers Finish Season Out Strong at State Meet

Potomac Falls girls’ and boys’ cross country teams run well on the Great Meadows course.

Panthers Finish Season Out Strong at State Meet

Bruins' Mansaray Rushes Past Rebels

Running back racks up 150 yards in playoff victory over Fairfax

Bruins' Mansaray Rushes Past Rebels

Cavaliers Try To Forget a Win

South County aims to upset No. 1 seeded Woodson on Friday, avenge 35-0 regular season loss.

Cavaliers Try To Forget a Win

Bruins Chase Down State Cross-Country Title

Girls' team prevents Midlothian High School from passing Lake Braddock in record book.

Bruins Chase Down State Cross-Country Title

Bulldogs Get the Final Bite on South Lakes

Stone Bridge ends Seahawks’ football season in Div. 5 playoff encounter.

Bulldogs Get the Final Bite on South Lakes

Playoff-Tested Saxons Competing at States

Langley volleyball has toughened up during the postseason.

Playoff-Tested Saxons Competing at States

Youth Football Winning Titles, Learning Lessons

Participants learn about fundamentals, sportsmanship at early age.

Youth Football Winning Titles, Learning Lessons

Alexandria Sports Brief

Behar Succeeding with Yorktown Volleyball

Life changed for Michigan native after move to Washington, D.C. in 2005.

Behar Succeeding with Yorktown Volleyball

Arlington Sports Briefs

Birth Announcement: Kenneth Leo Collins IV

Andrews, Stallions Sneak Past Westfield

South County advances to semi-finals with 27-23 win.

Andrews, Stallions Sneak Past Westfield

UFC Veteran Teaches Craft in Springfield

Aaron Riley helps promote the sport he loves in a growing MMA community.

UFC Veteran Teaches Craft in Springfield

Bittersweet End for Bulldogs

Westfield exits playoffs in first round, but wins sixth district title in nine years.

Bittersweet End for Bulldogs

Four Chantilly Athletes Are College-Bound

Cougars’ Football Season Concludes With Playoff Loss

Oakton falls to red-hot Woodson in Div. 6 quarterfinals.

Cougars’ Football Season Concludes With Playoff Loss

Mount Vernon’s Jones Signs with Niagara

Mount Vernon’s Skylar Jones was named National District Player of the Year last season.

Mount Vernon’s Jones Signs with Niagara

Bulldogs Get the Final Bite on South Lakes

Stone Bridge ends Seahawks’ football season in Div. 5 playoff encounter.

Bulldogs Get the Final Bite on South Lakes

Rebels Fall to Bruins in Playoffs

Season capped by first postseason game for Fairfax since 1999.

Rebels Fall to Bruins in Playoffs

Madison to Face Stone Bridge in Football Semis

Warhawks accounted for Bulldogs’ lone regular season loss.

Madison to Face Stone Bridge in Football Semis

Highlanders’ Successful Football Season Concludes

McLean, following playoff loss to Lee, finishes 6-5.

Highlanders’ Successful Football Season Concludes

Mount Vernon Sports Briefs

Wednesday, November 11

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Bulletin Board

Faith Notes

Bulletin Board

Classified Advertising

Calendar

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Worth Noting

Rams Stage 'Rumors'

Robinson drama students rehearse Neil Simon comedy.

Rams Stage 'Rumors'

Fairfax Station, Laurel Hill & Springfield Calendar

Fine Arts

Fairfax Station, Laurel Hill & Springfield Calendar

TJ Presents ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’

For a Good Cause

Calendar

TJ Presents ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’

An Artful Murder Mystery

The Little Theatre of Alexandria Finds Comedy In Mayhem

An Artful Murder Mystery

Pain Enough To Go Around

Charter’s Play Deals With Brutal Subject

Pain Enough To Go Around

TC’s ‘Picnic’

Tuesday, November 10

Foley Breaks 15-Minute Mark at Regional Race

Chantilly senior claims first in Northern Region cross country final, sets personal best time at Burke Lake Park.

Foley Breaks 15-Minute Mark at Regional Race

It’s Playoff Time for Northern Region High School Football Teams

High School Notebook: 16 teams, including defending Div. 5 champion Stone Bridge, set to play this Friday night; cross country state championships scheduled for Saturday.

It’s Playoff Time for Northern Region High School Football Teams

Montgomery Honored as Northern Region Player of Year

Bittersweet award comes after Woodson stunned in Region Finals by South County.

Montgomery Honored as Northern Region Player of Year

Play Season Begins

West Springfield, Robert E. Lee high schools are both preparing for their fall productions.

Play Season Begins

T.C. Williams Playoff Drought Reaches 19 Seasons

Titans lose to Robert E. Lee in season finale.

T.C. Williams Playoff Drought Reaches 19 Seasons

Patriots Miss Bush, Lose District Title Match

Sophomore Rock steps up with 25 kills in semifinal win over W-L.

Patriots Miss Bush, Lose District Title Match

Suggs, Falls to Share Tales of ‘Shattered Dreams’

Alexandria boxing, football standouts want stories of their drug problems to help others.

Suggs, Falls to Share Tales of ‘Shattered Dreams’

Yorktown Clinches Playoff Berth with Win over W-L

Patriots overcome 2-4 start with four-game winning streak.

Yorktown Clinches Playoff Berth with Win over W-L

Alexandria Sports Briefs

Big Bad Bruins Stomp West Springfield

Renzi's three interceptions lead Bruins to victory, co-Patriot District championship.

Big Bad Bruins Stomp West Springfield

Zouaimia's Fourth Place Finish Propels Wildcats to States

Centreville's boys' cross country team advances to State Finals for first time since 1994.

Zouaimia's Fourth Place Finish Propels Wildcats to States

First and First for Bruins, Spartans

Lake Braddock’s girls’ team takes home Northern Region title, but Spartans’ Kvartunas takes first in girls’ race.

First and First for Bruins, Spartans

Suggs, Falls to Share Tales of ‘Shattered Dreams’

Alexandria boxing, football standouts want stories of their drug problems to help others.

Suggs, Falls to Share Tales of ‘Shattered Dreams’

It’s Playoff Time for High School Football Teams

High School Notebook: 16 teams set to play this Friday night; cross country state championships scheduled for Saturday.

It’s Playoff Time for High School Football Teams

Burke Sports Briefs

Mount Vernon Sports Briefs

Dowd, Rebels Finish Cross-Country Season Strong

Senior runner improves time, finishes third overall.

Dowd, Rebels Finish Cross-Country Season Strong

Clutch County: Stallions Region Field Hockey Champs

Goaltender Olson's key saves help claim first region field hockey title for South County program.

Clutch County: Stallions Region Field Hockey Champs

Wolverine Runners Charge in to State Finals

Boys and girls team qualify with third place team finishes.

Wolverine Runners Charge in to State Finals

Monday, November 9

Faith

Calendar

Faith

Bulletin Board

Calendar

Saturday, November 7

Robert E. Lee Puts End to T.C. Williams' Playoff Hopes

Titans fall behind 20-0, can't recover.

Robert E. Lee Puts End to T.C. Williams' Playoff Hopes

Thursday, November 5

Yorktown Falls to Hayfield in National District Volleyball Final

Patriots struggle against taller Hawks without injured standout Bush.

Yorktown Falls to Hayfield in National District Volleyball Final

South County Captures Region Field Hockey Title

Woodson’s Montgomery named Northern Region Player of Year.

South County Captures Region Field Hockey Title

Wednesday, November 4

Calendar

Faith Notes

Fairfax Station, Laurel Hill & Springfield Calendar

Bulletin Board

Faith

Indulging in the Sweet and the Sublime

Morton’s the Steakhouse hosts chocolate and champagne pairing.

Indulging in the Sweet and the Sublime

Musings from the MAESTRO

Winter Heats Up with the ASO and violin duo MarcOlivia

Musings from the MAESTRO

Regular Season Football Wraps Up This Friday Night

South Lakes needs win to finish over .500; Herndon and Oakton both need victories to reach five-win marks.

Regular Season Football Wraps Up This Friday Night

Seahawk Boys Rise to Second at Cross Country Championships

Four South Lakes runners earn top 15 medals; Moyer gains all-district honors on girls’ side.

Seahawk Boys Rise to Second at Cross Country Championships

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Regular Season Football Wraps Up This Friday Night

South Lakes needs win to finish over .500; Herndon and Oakton both need victories to reach five-win marks.

Regular Season Football Wraps Up This Friday Night

Seahawk Boys Rise to Second at Cross Country Championships

Four South Lakes runners earn top 15 medals; Moyer gains all-district honors on girls’ side.

Seahawk Boys Rise to Second at Cross Country Championships

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Calendar

Shifflett’s Saxons Ready for Volleyball Postseason

Langley’s Richardson named District Player of the Year.

Shifflett’s Saxons Ready for Volleyball Postseason

Calendar

Herndon Boys, Girls Advance to Regionals

Sherry’s teams put together solid outings at cross country districts.

Herndon Boys, Girls Advance to Regionals

Calendar

At the Workhouse

Seahawk Boys Rise to Second at Cross Country Championships

Four South Lakes runners earn top 15 medals; Moyer gains all-district honors on girls’ side.

Seahawk Boys Rise to Second at Cross Country Championships

Another Perfect Regular Season for Broad Run Football

Now, the Spartans can rest up for the upcoming postseason.

Another Perfect Regular Season for Broad Run Football

Calendar

At the Workhouse

Yorktown Beats W-L in National District Volleyball Semifinals

Sophomore Rock leads Yorktown with 25 kills.

Yorktown Beats W-L in National District Volleyball Semifinals

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Fairfax Station, Laurel Hill & Springfield Calendar

Herndon Boys, Girls Advance to Regionals

Sherry’s teams put together solid outings at cross country districts.

Herndon Boys, Girls Advance to Regionals

Calendar

Bulletin Board

Smith, Barna To Wed

Faith

Bulletin Board

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Panthers Take Two at Cross Country Districts

Potomac Falls boys, girls both gain Dulles titles.

Panthers Take Two at Cross Country Districts

At the Workhouse

Another Perfect Regular Season for Broad Run Football

Now, the Spartans can rest up for the upcoming postseason.

Another Perfect Regular Season for Broad Run Football

Worth Noting

Preening Pooches

Historic Alexandria Antiques Show Nov. 13-15

Preening Pooches

Calendar

Fine Arts

‘Alice’ Comes to Langley School

Theater

DivaFit Expands to Herndon

Herndon studio will offer silks classes, exotic dance classes, spinning pole workshops and pole dance fitness classes.

DivaFit Expands to Herndon

McLean’s Football Defense – A Work in Progress

Far from perfect, Sullivan’s unit has made big plays and improved from last year.

McLean’s Football Defense – A Work in Progress

Shifflett’s Saxons Ready for Volleyball Postseason

Langley’s Richardson named District Player of the Year.

Shifflett’s Saxons Ready for Volleyball Postseason

Tiller’s Cougars are Cross Country Champions Once Again

Oakton boys, behind McCullen, win another Concorde title. Lanie Smith leads Cougar girls to a second place showing.

Tiller’s Cougars are Cross Country Champions Once Again

Worth Noting

Historic Alexandria Antiques Show Nov. 13-15

Indulging in the Sweet and the Sublime

Morton’s the Steakhouse hosts chocolate and champagne pairing.

Indulging in the Sweet and the Sublime

Herndon Boys, Girls Advance to Regionals

Sherry’s teams put together solid outings at cross country districts.

Herndon Boys, Girls Advance to Regionals

Musings from the MAESTRO

Winter Heats Up with the ASO and violin duo MarcOlivia

Musings from the MAESTRO

Calendar

Panthers Take Two at Cross Country Districts

Potomac Falls boys, girls both gain Dulles titles.

Panthers Take Two at Cross Country Districts

Another Perfect Regular Season for Broad Run Football

Now, the Spartans can rest up for the upcoming postseason.

Another Perfect Regular Season for Broad Run Football

Indulging in the Sweet and the Sublime

Morton’s the Steakhouse hosts chocolate and champagne pairing.

Indulging in the Sweet and the Sublime

McLean’s Football Defense – A Work in Progress

Far from perfect, Sullivan’s unit has made big plays and improved from last year.

McLean’s Football Defense – A Work in Progress

Fine Arts

‘Alice’ Comes to Langley School

Fairfax Station, Laurel Hill & Springfield Calendar

Theater

DivaFit Expands to Herndon

Herndon studio will offer silks classes, exotic dance classes, spinning pole workshops and pole dance fitness classes.

DivaFit Expands to Herndon

Historic Alexandria Antiques Show Nov. 13-15

Musings from the MAESTRO

Winter Heats Up with the ASO and violin duo MarcOlivia

Musings from the MAESTRO

Calendar

Panthers Take Two at Cross Country Districts

Potomac Falls boys, girls both gain Dulles titles.

Panthers Take Two at Cross Country Districts

‘Alice’ Comes to Langley School

Fine Arts

Fairfax Station, Laurel Hill & Springfield Calendar

Theater

Regular Season Football Wraps Up This Friday Night

South Lakes needs win to finish over .500; Herndon and Oakton both need victories to reach five-win marks.

Regular Season Football Wraps Up This Friday Night

DivaFit Expands to Herndon

Herndon studio will offer silks classes, exotic dance classes, spinning pole workshops and pole dance fitness classes.

DivaFit Expands to Herndon

Calendar

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

McLean’s Football Defense – A Work in Progress

Far from perfect, Sullivan’s unit has made big plays and improved from last year.

McLean’s Football Defense – A Work in Progress

Shifflett’s Saxons Ready for Volleyball Postseason

Langley’s Richardson named District Player of the Year.

Shifflett’s Saxons Ready for Volleyball Postseason

Tiller’s Cougars are Cross Country Champions Once Again

Oakton boys, behind McCullen, win another Concorde title. Lanie Smith leads Cougar girls to a second place showing.

Tiller’s Cougars are Cross Country Champions Once Again

Calendar

Tuesday, November 3

Fencing Takes Hayfield Student Around the World

World-class athlete Alexander Ryjik balances school, training with his father in pursuit of fencing glory.

Fencing Takes Hayfield Student Around the World

Mount Vernon Sports Briefs: West Potomac Seniors Head Into Final Game

Kolb Commits to Penn State

Lake Braddock offensive lineman to play for Joe Paterno next season.

Kolb Commits to Penn State

Character Shines During Bulldogs’ Winning Streak

Westfield downs four consecutive district opponents to remain in regional playoff picture.

Character Shines During Bulldogs’ Winning Streak

Kolb Commits to Penn State

Lake Braddock offensive lineman to play for Joe Paterno next season.

Kolb Commits to Penn State

Mount Vernon Sports Briefs: West Potomac Seniors Head Into Final Game

Character Shines During Bulldogs’ Winning Streak

Westfield downs four consecutive district opponents to remain in regional playoff picture.

Character Shines During Bulldogs’ Winning Streak

Fencing Takes Hayfield Student Around the World

World-class athlete Alexander Ryjik balances school, training with his father in pursuit of fencing glory.

Fencing Takes Hayfield Student Around the World

Robinson’s Defense Dominates

Strong defensive play helps Robinson outscore opponents 287-131 this season.

Robinson’s Defense Dominates

Mount Vernon Sports Briefs: Mount Vernon Coach Lashley Looking to Future

Yortown Standout Bush Suffers Season-Ending Knee Injury

Patriots beat Mount Vernon in district tournament.

Yortown Standout Bush Suffers Season-Ending Knee Injury

Swan Succeeding with New Sport, New Surroundings

Washington-Lee senior made volleyball team despite having never played competitively.

Swan Succeeding with New Sport, New Surroundings

Arlington Sports Briefs

Robinson’s Defense Dominates

Strong defensive play helps Robinson outscore opponents 287-131 this season.

Robinson’s Defense Dominates

Kolb Commits to Penn State

Lake Braddock offensive lineman to play for Joe Paterno next season.

Kolb Commits to Penn State

Fairfax Seniors Seize Leadership Role

Varsity football team turns around 2-4 season after season-changing meeting with team, coach.

Fairfax Seniors Seize Leadership Role

Mount Vernon Sports Briefs: Mount Vernon Coach Lashley Looking to Future

Character Shines During Bulldogs’ Winning Streak

Westfield downs four consecutive district opponents to remain in regional playoff picture.

Character Shines During Bulldogs’ Winning Streak

Fencing Takes Hayfield Student Around the World

World-class athlete Alexander Ryjik balances school, training with his father in pursuit of fencing glory.

Fencing Takes Hayfield Student Around the World

Fairfax Seniors Seize Leadership Role

Varsity football team turns around 2-4 season after season-changing meeting with team, coach.

Fairfax Seniors Seize Leadership Role

Mount Vernon Sports Briefs: Mount Vernon Coach Lashley Looking to Future

Mount Vernon Sports Briefs: West Potomac Seniors Head Into Final Game

Robinson’s Defense Dominates

Strong defensive play helps Robinson outscore opponents 287-131 this season.

Robinson’s Defense Dominates

Fairfax Seniors Seize Leadership Role

Varsity football team turns around 2-4 season after season-changing meeting with team, coach.

Fairfax Seniors Seize Leadership Role

Life With the Whitmires: All Sports, All the Time

Jay is Division I prospect in football and Kate is standout volleyball player.

Life With the Whitmires: All Sports, All the Time