Stories for May 2010

Monday, May 31

McLean Softball Returns to Region Final Four

Breakout sixth inning paves the way for coach Tawil’s Highlanders.

McLean Softball Returns to Region Final Four

Breakout sixth inning paves the way for coach Tawil’s Highlanders.

McLean Softball Returns to Region Final Four

A Taste From Both Sides for Langley Lacrosse

Saxon girls win first-ever region title, while defending champion Saxon boys fall in overtime of their finals game.

A Taste From Both Sides for Langley Lacrosse

Highlanders Fall to Woodson In Region Baseball Quarterfinals

A Taste From Both Sides for Langley Lacrosse

Saxon girls win first-ever region title, while defending champion Saxon boys fall in overtime of their finals game.

A Taste From Both Sides for Langley Lacrosse

Southpaw Moore Pitches Madison Baseball Past Hayfield

With region playoff win, Warhawks advance to quarterfinals.

Southpaw Moore Pitches Madison Baseball Past Hayfield

Highlanders Fall to Woodson In Region Baseball Quarterfinals

Southpaw Moore Pitches Madison Baseball Past Hayfield

With region playoff win, Warhawks advance to quarterfinals.

Southpaw Moore Pitches Madison Baseball Past Hayfield

Wednesday, May 26

Monthly Pig Party at Jackson 20

Local 2010 Cappies Nominees

Calendar

At the Workhouse

Fine Arts

At the Workhouse

Quiz Master Raises the Bar for Fun

Andy Gable hosts popular quiz nights at local bars in Clarendon.

Quiz Master Raises the Bar for Fun

Sunset Celebration at Mount Vernon

Calendar

Monthly Pig Party at Jackson 20

Classified Advertising

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Calendar

Faith Notes

Play Shows Gay Men Coping With AIDS

Dominion Stage Tackles McNally’s 1994 Play.

Play Shows Gay Men Coping With AIDS

Quiz Master Raises the Bar for Fun

Andy Gable hosts popular quiz nights at local bars in Clarendon.

Quiz Master Raises the Bar for Fun

Fairfax Station, Lorton & Springfield Calendar

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Play Shows Gay Men Coping With AIDS

Dominion Stage Tackles McNally’s 1994 Play.

Play Shows Gay Men Coping With AIDS

Health Notes

Fine Arts

Sunset Celebration at Mount Vernon

Bulletin Board

Fairfax Station, Lorton & Springfield Calendar

Bulletin Board

At the Workhouse

Fine Arts

At the Workhouse

Fairfax Station, Lorton & Springfield Calendar

Calendar

Local 2010 Cappies Nominees

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Fine Arts

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Tuesday, May 25

Titans End Season with Emotional Loss

TC seniors remember their careers after loss to South County.

Titans End Season with Emotional Loss

Five questions with T.C. Williams senior Rob Mannel

Obituary : Dr. James T. Planicka of McLean Dies

Community Gives New Athletic Fee Gets Low Score

Fee of $100 per child, per sport to take effect next year in Fairfax County Public Schools.

Community Gives New Athletic Fee Gets Low Score

Five questions with West Potomac sophomore pitcher Morgan Maniglia

Morphing into MMA

Former Green Power Ranger Jason Frank makes local debut at Ultimate Warrior Challenge mixed martial arts event.

Morphing into MMA

West Potomac grad’s hard work earns medal at U.S. championships.

WPHS Grad Earns U.S. Skating Medal

West Potomac grad’s hard work earns medal at U.S. championships.

Mount Vernon Beats Langley in Soccer Regionals

West Potomac softball prepares for Centreville.

Mount Vernon Beats Langley in Soccer Regionals

Arlington Sports Briefs

Yorktown’s Panknen Scores Golden Goal for Championship

Patriots outlast Stuart in overtime thriller.

Yorktown’s Panknen Scores Golden Goal for Championship

W-L Edges Rival Yorktown for Title

Mills’ goal, Wolfarth’s saves lead Generals to National District championship.

W-L Edges Rival Yorktown for Title

Mount Vernon Beats Langley in Soccer Regionals

West Potomac softball prepares for Centreville.

Mount Vernon Beats Langley in Soccer Regionals

Bruins Take District Title With Complete Game

Strong hitting, pitching and defense culminate in a Patriot District title win over rival West Springfield.

Bruins Take District Title With Complete Game

Strong hitting, pitching and defense culminate in a Patriot District title win over rival West Springfield.

Bruins Take District Title With Complete Game

Alexandria Sports Briefs

West Potomac grad’s hard work earns medal at U.S. championships.

WPHS Grad Earns U.S. Skating Medal

West Potomac grad’s hard work earns medal at U.S. championships.

Community Gives New Athletic Fee Gets Low Score

Fee of $100 per child, per sport to take effect next year in Fairfax County Public Schools.

Community Gives New Athletic Fee Gets Low Score

Obituary : Dr. James T. Planicka of McLean Dies

Five questions with West Potomac sophomore pitcher Morgan Maniglia

Morphing into MMA

Former Green Power Ranger Jason Frank makes local debut at Ultimate Warrior Challenge mixed martial arts event.

Morphing into MMA

Five Questions with Washington-Lee senior midfielder Willy Horsley

Monday, May 24

Faith

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Bulletin Board

Faith

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Thursday, May 20

Classified Advertising

Wednesday, May 19

Sister to Sister Times Three

On the W.T. Woodson girls' lacrosse game, scoring and stopping goals is a tri-family affair.

Sister to Sister Times Three

Bulletin Board

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The End and Beginning of a Career

Springfield's Katie O'Rourke leaves behind Junior Olympic gymnastics for college.

The End and Beginning of a Career

Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton and Springfield Calendar

Health Notes

Cavs Ride Out Storm to District Title

Woodson outlasts Annandale in rain-delayed Patriot District final.

Cavs Ride Out Storm to District Title

Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton and Springfield Calendar

Hawks' Roller Coaster Regular Season Ends

Hayfield boys' soccer team endures numerous thrilling victories in 2010 season, prepares for playoff run.

Hawks' Roller Coaster Regular Season Ends

Fine Arts

Faith Notes

Haunting Troubles In British Drama

Port City’s Play Wraps Up Season

Haunting Troubles In British Drama

At the Birchmere

Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton and Springfield Calendar

The End and Beginning of a Career

Springfield's Katie O'Rourke leaves behind Junior Olympic gymnastics for college.

The End and Beginning of a Career

At the Birchmere

Haunting Troubles In British Drama

Port City’s Play Wraps Up Season

Haunting Troubles In British Drama

Calendar

New Alexandria Archaeology Institute Now Enrolling

Leslie Close Powell, 50, Dies

Obituary

Leslie Close Powell, 50, Dies

Hawks' Roller Coaster Regular Season Ends

Hayfield boys' soccer team endures numerous thrilling victories in 2010 season, prepares for playoff run.

Hawks' Roller Coaster Regular Season Ends

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

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Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Fine Arts

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Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Cavs Ride Out Storm to District Title

Woodson outlasts Annandale in rain-delayed Patriot District final.

Cavs Ride Out Storm to District Title

Calendar

Bulletin Board

New Alexandria Archaeology Institute Now Enrolling

Calendar

Sister to Sister Times Three

On the W.T. Woodson girls' lacrosse game, scoring and stopping goals is a tri-family affair.

Sister to Sister Times Three

Tuesday, May 18

Herndon Boys a Bit Short-Handed Heading Into Soccer Playoffs

Hornets will be without injured Patrick McLauglin this postseason.

Herndon Boys a Bit Short-Handed Heading Into Soccer Playoffs

W-L Boys Beat Yorktown for First Lax District Title

Generals avenge regular-season loss to Patriots.

W-L Boys Beat Yorktown for First Lax District Title

Mount Vernon Sports Briefs

Alexandria Sports Briefs: SSSAS Boys, Girls Lacrosse Teams Win State

Five questions with Yorktown relief pitcher Kevin Tomlinson

Seahawks Experience Win, Heart-breaking Loss

South Lakes High baseball 5-15 over the regular season.

Seahawks Experience Win, Heart-breaking Loss

Arlington Sports Briefs

Rams Finally Get Chantilly's Number in Boys' Lacrosse

Robinson tops Chargers in Concorde finals, 9-4.

Rams Finally Get Chantilly's Number in Boys' Lacrosse

Tough Ending to Great Soccer Season for Centreville Girls

Wildcats enjoyed turnaround season under coach Malebranche.

Tough Ending to Great Soccer Season for Centreville Girls

Wildcats enjoyed turnaround season under coach Malebranche.

Tough Ending to Great Soccer Season for Centreville Girls

McLean High Soccer Teams Soak in First Round District Victories

Langley girls give defending champion Highlanders a scare.

McLean High Soccer Teams Soak in First Round District Victories

Concert Benefits United Community Ministries

Community Notes

Concert Benefits United Community Ministries

Yorktown Wins Fifth Consecutive District Championship

Patriots hold off Hayfield despite penalty problems.

Yorktown Wins Fifth Consecutive District Championship

Mount Vernon Sports Briefs

Tasting and Toasting Planned for Clifton

Town hosts annual wine festival, May 29.

Tasting and Toasting Planned for Clifton

Rams Finally Get Chantilly's Number in Boys' Lacrosse

Robinson tops Chargers in Concorde finals, 9-4.

Rams Finally Get Chantilly's Number in Boys' Lacrosse

Re-Energized Mount Vernon Advances to Regionals

Mount Vernon beats Wakefield, secure first postseason win since 2005.

Re-Energized Mount Vernon Advances to Regionals

Clifton Students Help Shelter

Faith

McLean High Soccer Teams Soak in First Round District Victories

Langley girls give defending champion Highlanders a scare.

McLean High Soccer Teams Soak in First Round District Victories

Five questions with Mount Vernon senior defender David Heller

Re-Energized Mount Vernon Advances to Regionals

Mount Vernon beats Wakefield, secure first postseason win since 2005.

Re-Energized Mount Vernon Advances to Regionals

Tasting and Toasting Planned for Clifton

Town hosts annual wine festival, May 29.

Tasting and Toasting Planned for Clifton

Seahawks Experience Win, Heart-breaking Loss

South Lakes High baseball 5-15 over the regular season.

Seahawks Experience Win, Heart-breaking Loss

Herndon Boys a Bit Short-Handed Heading Into Soccer Playoffs

Hornets will be without injured Patrick McLauglin this postseason.

Herndon Boys a Bit Short-Handed Heading Into Soccer Playoffs

Five questions with Mount Vernon senior defender David Heller

Westfield Girls Capture Concorde District Lacrosse Title

Finals contest versus Oakton was temporarily halted late in first half due to hail storm.

Westfield Girls Capture Concorde District Lacrosse Title

Episcopal Wins Private School Golf Title

Westfield Girls Capture Concorde District Lacrosse Title

Finals contest versus Oakton was temporarily halted late in first half due to hail storm.

Westfield Girls Capture Concorde District Lacrosse Title

Monday, May 17

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Bulletin Board

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Thursday, May 13

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Wednesday, May 12

Fairfax Station, Lorton & Springfield Calendar

En Espanol or in English, Teatro Delivers a Gentle Treat

Uruguayan Play "Rifar el Corazón" ("Heartstrings")

En Espanol or in English, Teatro Delivers a Gentle Treat

Fine Arts

Youth Concert

Musings from the Maestro

Fine Arts

Fairfax Station, Lorton & Springfield Calendar

Bulletin Board

Health Notes

Faith Notes

Partnership Starts at Meadowood

Classified Advertising

Good Behavior = Good Food

Students get a taste for fine dining.

Good Behavior = Good Food

Bulletin Board

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Fairfax Station, Lorton & Springfield Calendar

Calendar

En Espanol or in English, Teatro Delivers a Gentle Treat

Uruguayan Play "Rifar el Corazón" ("Heartstrings")

En Espanol or in English, Teatro Delivers a Gentle Treat

Calendar

Musings from the Maestro

Calendar

Tuesday, May 11

Vigotsky Wins Senior Golf Tourney

Five questions with Yorktown senior rower Paige Monborne

Wood, Tomlinson Shine for Yorktown in Loss

Patriots’ rally falls short against Hayfield.

Wood, Tomlinson Shine for Yorktown in Loss

Arlington Sports Briefs: Crew Championships Cut Short by Weather

Vigotsky Wins Senior Golf Tourney

Smith’s Clutch Hit, Warren’s 14 Ks Lead Saints

SSSAS beats Episcopal in first round of IAC baseball tournament.

Smith’s Clutch Hit, Warren’s 14 Ks Lead Saints

Bruins, Spartans Lax Advance to Regions

Lake Braddock upsets Lee, West Springfield falls in semis to Annandale.

Bruins, Spartans Lax Advance to Regions

Mount Vernon Sports Briefs

Not Overpowering, Westfield Baseball Just Keeps Winning

Bulldogs enter the final week of the regular season tied for first place.

Not Overpowering, Westfield Baseball Just Keeps Winning

A Windy Affair for Local Crews

Virginia Scholastic Rowing Championship Finals postponed due to high winds after qualification heats.

A Windy Affair for Local Crews

Video: Pull! Harder! Faster!

On a crew boat, winning and losing can rest with the person doing the least rowing — the coxswain.

Video: Pull! Harder! Faster!

McLean, Langley Boys’ Soccer Rival Reaches New Heights

Gundersen’s goal proves to be the difference for Saxons in meeting between two of the region’s best teams.

McLean, Langley Boys’ Soccer Rival Reaches New Heights

Mount Vernon Sports Briefs

Bruins, Spartans Lax Advance to Regions

Lake Braddock upsets Lee, West Springfield falls in semis to Annandale.

Bruins, Spartans Lax Advance to Regions

Five questions with Mount Vernon defender Habib Balde

National District OPOY Doyle’s 2 Goals Not Enough

Mount Vernon falls to Yorktown in district tournament semifinal.

National District OPOY Doyle’s 2 Goals Not Enough

McLean, Langley Boys’ Soccer Rival Reaches New Heights

Gundersen’s goal proves to be the difference for Saxons in meeting between two of the region’s best teams.

McLean, Langley Boys’ Soccer Rival Reaches New Heights

Vigotsky Wins Senior Golf Tourney

Video: Pull! Harder! Faster!

On a crew boat, winning and losing can rest with the person doing the least rowing — the coxswain.

Video: Pull! Harder! Faster!

Not Overpowering, Westfield Baseball Just Keeps Winning

Bulldogs enter the final week of the regular season tied for first place.

Not Overpowering, Westfield Baseball Just Keeps Winning

A Windy Affair for Local Crews

Virginia Scholastic Rowing Championship Finals postponed due to high winds after qualification heats.

A Windy Affair for Local Crews

National District OPOY Doyle’s 2 Goals Not Enough

Mount Vernon falls to Yorktown in district tournament semifinal.

National District OPOY Doyle’s 2 Goals Not Enough

Alexandria Sports Briefs: T.C. Crew Thrives in Championship Heats

Five questions with T.C. Williams senior Chelo Abbe

Friday, May 7

Highlanders Set the tone Early in Baseball Win Over Seahawks

Morris, the South Lakes coach, says it takes a perfect game to beat Highlanders.

Highlanders Set the tone Early in Baseball Win Over Seahawks

Chantilly Boys Rounding Into Top Lacrosse Form

Chargers are set to host a district semifinal game on Monday.

Chantilly Boys Rounding Into Top Lacrosse Form

Saxons Getting Better and Better in Girls’ Softball

Young Langley team going up against top notch district foes.

Saxons Getting Better and Better in Girls’ Softball

The Wins Keep on Coming for Madison Girls’ Soccer

Warhawks have already recorded six shutout victories this spring.

The Wins Keep on Coming for Madison Girls’ Soccer

Chantilly Boys Rounding Into Top Lacrosse Form

Chargers are set to host a district semifinal game on Monday.

Chantilly Boys Rounding Into Top Lacrosse Form

With First Place on the Line, Wildcats Thump Herndon, 10-0

Centreville’s Ashooh allows one hit in shortened, five inning baseball win.

With First Place on the Line, Wildcats Thump Herndon, 10-0

Saxons Getting Better and Better in Girls’ Softball

Young Langley team going up against top notch district foes.

Saxons Getting Better and Better in Girls’ Softball

Highlanders Set the tone Early in Baseball Win Over Seahawks

Morris, the South Lakes coach, says it takes a perfect game to beat Highlanders.

Highlanders Set the tone Early in Baseball Win Over Seahawks

Hornets Right in the Hunt for Regular Season Baseball Title

Herndon, despite injury loss of pitcher Hvozdovic, is finding ways to win.

Hornets Right in the Hunt for Regular Season Baseball Title

Herndon, despite injury loss of pitcher Hvozdovic, is finding ways to win.

Hornets Right in the Hunt for Regular Season Baseball Title

With First Place on the Line, Wildcats Thump Herndon, 10-0

Centreville’s Ashooh allows one hit in shortened, five inning baseball win.

With First Place on the Line, Wildcats Thump Herndon, 10-0

The Wins Keep on Coming for Madison Girls’ Soccer

Warhawks have already recorded six shutout victories this spring.

The Wins Keep on Coming for Madison Girls’ Soccer

Thursday, May 6

Video: A Well Deserved Break

After three games in three consecutive days, the South County girls' lacrosse team looks to rest and recharge.

Video: A Well Deserved Break

Struggling Rams Focus on Playoffs

Robinson baseball team looks turn around season with strong postseason play.

Struggling Rams Focus on Playoffs

Livick's Lax Family Marches Against Diabetes

Embracing a team ‘family’ mentality, the Lake Braddock girls' lacrosse team support one of their own in diabetes march.

Livick's Lax Family Marches Against Diabetes

Rams Earn Swimming Resolution

Del. Eileen Filler-Corn spearheads resolution honoring girls' swim team’s recent state championship.

Rams Earn Swimming Resolution

Video: A Well Deserved Break

After three games in three consecutive days, the South County girls' lacrosse team looks to rest and recharge.

Video: A Well Deserved Break

Struggling Rams Focus on Playoffs

Robinson baseball team looks turn around season with strong postseason play.

Struggling Rams Focus on Playoffs

Rams Earn Swimming Resolution

Del. Eileen Filler-Corn spearheads resolution honoring girls' swim team’s recent state championship.

Rams Earn Swimming Resolution

Livick's Lax Family Marches Against Diabetes

Embracing a team ‘family’ mentality, the Lake Braddock girls' lacrosse team support one of their own in diabetes march.

Livick's Lax Family Marches Against Diabetes

Wednesday, May 5

Calendar

Fine Arts

Birth of a Major League Dream

At age 18, West Springfield's Bobby Wahl prepares to choose between college baseball or a career in the MLB.

Birth of a Major League Dream

Calendar

Schaeffer’s Broadway Musical Draws Top Tony Nominations

Show Adds To Drama League & Critics Circle Nominations

Schaeffer’s Broadway Musical Draws Top Tony Nominations

Calendar

Orange Line Connection

Bethesda Art Walk

Calendar

Composer Inspired by Nature

ASO presents 'Atmosphere as a Fluid System" by American composer Libby Larsen.

Composer Inspired by Nature

Fairfax Station, Lorton and Springfield Calendar

Classified Advertising

Orange Line Connection

Bulletin Board

Calendar

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Calendar

Faith Notes

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Schaeffer’s Broadway Musical Draws Top Tony Nominations

Show Adds To Drama League & Critics Circle Nominations

Schaeffer’s Broadway Musical Draws Top Tony Nominations

Composer Inspired by Nature

ASO presents 'Atmosphere as a Fluid System" by American composer Libby Larsen.

Composer Inspired by Nature

Fine Arts

Birth of a Major League Dream

At age 18, West Springfield's Bobby Wahl prepares to choose between college baseball or a career in the MLB.

Birth of a Major League Dream

Calendar

Health Notes

Bulletin Board

Faith

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Faith

Bulletin Board

Bethesda Art Walk

Tuesday, May 4

Five questions with West Potomac senior infielder Zannie Crowe

WP’s Winning Streak Snapped

Second-place Wolverines shutout by Dunham, South County.

WP’s Winning Streak Snapped

Persistency Pays Off for Titans

Boyle scores second consecutive game-winner, TC beats West Potomac.

Persistency Pays Off for Titans

Cameron, Roy Return from Injury, Spark TC

Titan boys win T.C. Williams Invitational track meet.

Cameron, Roy Return from Injury, Spark TC