Stories for April 2011

Thursday, April 28

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Wednesday, April 27

Orange Line Connection

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Orange Line Connection

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Tuesday, April 26

Rain, Rain Go Away

Local high school teams do all they can to get practices, games in.

Rain, Rain Go Away

Fairfax Baseball Looking To Get Season Untracked

Rebels competing at McLean/Woodson Spring Break Tournament.

Fairfax Baseball Looking To Get Season Untracked

Langley Boys' Lacrosse Gearing for Season's Second Half

Two-time defending state champions are 4-1; McLean boys, meanwhile, showing good improvement at 4-5.

Langley Boys' Lacrosse Gearing for Season's Second Half

Sports Briefs

Batdorf Does It All for Yorktown

Junior has 7 RBIs, throws 1-hit shutout against Falls Church.

Batdorf Does It All for Yorktown

Sargent Commands Saints' Pursuit of Title Repeat

Sophomore pitcher among the best in the ISL.

Sargent Commands Saints' Pursuit of Title Repeat

Sports Briefs

Mount Vernon Sports Briefs: West Potomac's Kerr Headed To Marquette

South County Resilient in Defeat

Seniors Fuchs, Craven, Rowley, Rafferty and Cargiulo play final night home game.

South County Resilient in Defeat

Warhawks Remain Unbeaten in Girls' Lacrosse

Madison victorious in district affairs over Bulldogs, Highlanders.

Warhawks Remain Unbeaten in Girls' Lacrosse

Centreville, Westfield Boys Working Hard for Soccer Wins

Both teams enter Spring Break following tough losses.

Centreville, Westfield Boys Working Hard for Soccer Wins

Rain, Rain Go Away

Local high school teams do all they can to get practices, games in.

Rain, Rain Go Away

Wolverines Beat Stallions with 'Beautiful' Effort

West Potomac girls lacrosse team ends losing streak against South County.

Wolverines Beat Stallions with 'Beautiful' Effort

Fairfax Baseball Looking To Get Season Untracked

Rebels competing at McLean/Woodson Spring Break Tournament.

Fairfax Baseball Looking To Get Season Untracked

Chantilly Boys Lacrosse Loses Heart-Breaker

Chargers, at the hands of Langley, experience first defeat of season at West Springfield Tournament.

Chantilly Boys Lacrosse Loses Heart-Breaker

Seahawks' Baseball Stifles Fairfax, 5-2

Pitcher Beck goes the distance for South Lakes.

Seahawks' Baseball Stifles Fairfax, 5-2

Langley Boys' Lacrosse Gearing for Season's Second Half

Two-time defending state champions are 4-1; McLean boys, meanwhile, showing good improvement at 4-5.

Langley Boys' Lacrosse Gearing for Season's Second Half

South County Resilient in Defeat

Seniors Fuchs, Craven, Rowley, Rafferty and Cargiulo play final night home game.

South County Resilient in Defeat

Warhawks Remain Unbeaten in Girls' Lacrosse

Madison victorious in district affairs over Bulldogs, Highlanders.

Warhawks Remain Unbeaten in Girls' Lacrosse

Centreville, Westfield Boys Working Hard for Soccer Wins

Both teams enter Spring Break following tough losses.

Centreville, Westfield Boys Working Hard for Soccer Wins

Mount Vernon Sports Briefs: West Potomac's Kerr Headed To Marquette

Wolverines Beat Stallions with 'Beautiful' Effort

West Potomac girls lacrosse team ends losing streak against South County.

Wolverines Beat Stallions with 'Beautiful' Effort

Chantilly Boys Lacrosse Loses Heart-Breaker

Chargers, at the hands of Langley, experience first defeat of season at West Springfield Tournament.

Chantilly Boys Lacrosse Loses Heart-Breaker

Seahawks' Baseball Stifles Fairfax, 5-2

Pitcher Beck goes the distance for South Lakes.

Seahawks' Baseball Stifles Fairfax, 5-2

Monday, April 25

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton & Springfield Calendar

Faith Notes

Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton & Springfield

Bulletin Board: Burke, Fairfax & Fairfax Station

Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton & Springfield

Burke & Fairfax

Bulletin Board: Fairfax Station & Springfield

Students Participate in Biotechnology Open House

Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton & Springfield Calendar

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Thursday, April 21

Talk of the Town: Summer Trends

As seasons change, it's time to change your wardrobe

Talk of the Town: Summer Trends

As seasons change, it's time to change your wardrobe

Talk of the Town: Summer Trends

Wednesday, April 20

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Theater

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Orange Line Connection

Inocencio Headlines NYC Improv Show

Entertainment

Let's Do Brunch

Looking for a perfect place to 'do brunch' this weekend?

Let's Do Brunch

Entertainment

Inocencio Headlines NYC Improv Show

Orange Line Connection

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Let's Do Brunch

Looking for a perfect place to 'do brunch' this weekend?

Let's Do Brunch

Tuesday, April 19

Sports Briefs: TC Boys Lax Surpasses ’10 Win Total

Robinson Tennis Beats Herndon

A Duck Only a Mother Would Love

Lee High presents ‘Honk! The Musical.’

A Duck Only a Mother Would Love

Robinson Tennis Beats Herndon

W-L Boys Soccer: A Goal-Scoring Machine

Generals averaging 4.6 goals per game, 5-4 per district contest.

W-L Boys Soccer: A Goal-Scoring Machine

Glory Days

Skeeter Swift reunites area athletes.

Glory Days

Sports Briefs

Mount Vernon Re-Focused by Loss to W-L

Kargbo, Majors decide to practice during spring break.

Mount Vernon Re-Focused by Loss to W-L

Shakespeare for Modern Times

Hayfield stages updated 'Two Gentlemen of Verona.'

Shakespeare for Modern Times

Mount Vernon Sports Briefs

A Duck Only a Mother Would Love

Lee High presents ‘Honk! The Musical.’

A Duck Only a Mother Would Love

Cavaliers Live Up to High Expectations

Woodson starts 9-1 following last year’s state playoff appearance.

Cavaliers Live Up to High Expectations

Wolverines Roll in Spring Break Baseball Win

Lefty pitcher Murray fans seven Rebels in the non-district win.

Wolverines Roll in Spring Break Baseball Win

Mount Vernon Re-Focused by Loss to W-L

Kargbo, Majors decide to practice during spring break.

Mount Vernon Re-Focused by Loss to W-L

Shakespeare for Modern Times

Hayfield stages updated 'Two Gentlemen of Verona.'

Shakespeare for Modern Times

Mount Vernon Sports Briefs

Cavaliers Live Up to High Expectations

Woodson starts 9-1 following last year’s state playoff appearance.

Cavaliers Live Up to High Expectations

Wolverines Roll in Spring Break Baseball Win

Lefty pitcher Murray fans seven Rebels in the non-district win.

Wolverines Roll in Spring Break Baseball Win

Monday, April 18

Faith Notes

Calendar: Fairfax Station, Clifton, Springfield & Lorton

Bulletin Board

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Thursday, April 14

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Wednesday, April 13

Entertainment

Orange Line Connection

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Fine Arts

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Tuesday, April 12

Patriots Release Frustration on Generals

Patriots score game’s first eight goals, cruise to 17-7 victory.

Patriots Release Frustration on Generals

Sports Briefs

Bomberger’s Goal Sets Tone for TC Bounce-Back Win

Titans follow lopsided loss to West Springfield with shutout of Lee.

Bomberger’s Goal Sets Tone for TC Bounce-Back Win

Persistence Pays Off for Undefeated Woodson

Standout senior Danielle King returning to form after hamstring injury.

Persistence Pays Off for Undefeated Woodson

Experienced Langley Soccer Team Remains Unbeaten

Amato's Saxons hoping for better late season results this spring.

Experienced Langley Soccer Team Remains Unbeaten

Westfield Girls Building on Last Year's Success

Bulldogs unbeaten through their first six games this spring.

Westfield Girls Building on Last Year's Success

Seahawks Bounce Back From Tough Baseball Stretch

South Lakes snaps 3-game losing streak with win over Jefferson.

Seahawks Bounce Back From Tough Baseball Stretch

Determined Lee Softball Win Games Early On

Lancers are set to host Patriot rival South County on Friday.

Determined Lee Softball Win Games Early On

Timid Play Catches Up to Yorktown

Head coach Brunt wants Patriots on the attack.

Timid Play Catches Up to Yorktown

Sports Briefs: TC Girls Lacrosse Beats Lee

Benites’ Corner Kick Not Enough for Titans

TC loses 2-1 to undefeated West Springfield.

Benites’ Corner Kick Not Enough for Titans

Oakton Baseball Could Contend in Tough Concorde District

Pitching strong Cougars must develop into a consistently good team at the plate.

Oakton Baseball Could Contend in Tough Concorde District

Chantilly Girls Gaining Early Season Momentum

Bibbee's girls' squad gets into win column by defeating Oakton.

Chantilly Girls Gaining Early Season Momentum

Experienced Langley Soccer Team Remains Unbeaten

Amato's Saxons hoping for better late season results this spring.

Experienced Langley Soccer Team Remains Unbeaten

Westfield Girls Building on Last Year's Success

Bulldogs unbeaten through their first six games this spring.

Westfield Girls Building on Last Year's Success

Cool Customers

Eckenrode, Spartans overcome deficits during undefeated start.

Cool Customers

Gransback the Catalyst for Lake Braddock Lineup

Sophomore hits first varsity home run in win over West Potomac.

Gransback the Catalyst for Lake Braddock Lineup

Jarrell Leads Improved West Potomac Effort

After 3-0 start, Wolverines struggling against stiff competition.

Jarrell Leads Improved West Potomac Effort

Wildcats Ready to Tough It Out in Concorde

Centreville girls soccer team is off to a 6-0 start.

Wildcats Ready to Tough It Out in Concorde

Highlanders Unbeaten Through First Five Soccer Games

Memorable comeback versus Centreville boys is season highlight thus far.

Highlanders Unbeaten Through First Five Soccer Games

Gransback the Catalyst for Lake Braddock Lineup

Sophomore hits first varsity home run in win over West Potomac.

Gransback the Catalyst for Lake Braddock Lineup

Great Time of Year to Take in Some High School Sports

Get a breath of fresh air at a baseball, softball, or soccer game; or enjoy a smashing time at a tennis match.

Great Time of Year to Take in Some High School Sports

Seahawks Bounce Back From Tough Baseball Stretch

South Lakes snaps 3-game losing streak with win over Jefferson.

Seahawks Bounce Back From Tough Baseball Stretch

Herndon Boys' Soccer On Early Season Roll

Lanigan's squad set to play at Concorde District opponent Centreville on Thursday.

Herndon Boys' Soccer On Early Season Roll

Determined Lee Softball Win Games Early On

Lancers are set to host Patriot rival South County on Friday.

Determined Lee Softball Win Games Early On

Oakton Baseball Could Contend in Tough Concorde District

Pitching strong Cougars must develop into a consistently good team at the plate.

Oakton Baseball Could Contend in Tough Concorde District

Chantilly Girls Gaining Early Season Momentum

Bibbee's girls' squad gets into win column by defeating Oakton.

Chantilly Girls Gaining Early Season Momentum

Cool Customers

Eckenrode, Spartans overcome deficits during undefeated start.

Cool Customers

Gransback the Catalyst for Lake Braddock Lineup

Sophomore hits first varsity home run in win over West Potomac.

Gransback the Catalyst for Lake Braddock Lineup

Jarrell Leads Improved West Potomac Effort

After 3-0 start, Wolverines struggling against stiff competition.

Jarrell Leads Improved West Potomac Effort

Wildcats Ready to Tough It Out in Concorde

Centreville girls soccer team is off to a 6-0 start.

Wildcats Ready to Tough It Out in Concorde

Highlanders Unbeaten Through First Five Soccer Games

Memorable comeback versus Centreville boys is season highlight thus far.

Highlanders Unbeaten Through First Five Soccer Games

Persistence Pays Off for Undefeated Woodson

Standout senior Danielle King returning to form after hamstring injury.

Persistence Pays Off for Undefeated Woodson

Gransback the Catalyst for Lake Braddock Lineup

Sophomore hits first varsity home run in win over West Potomac.

Gransback the Catalyst for Lake Braddock Lineup

Great Time of Year to Take in Some High School Sports

Get a breath of fresh air at a baseball, softball, or soccer game; or enjoy a smashing time at a tennis match.

Great Time of Year to Take in Some High School Sports

Herndon Boys' Soccer On Early Season Roll

Lanigan's squad set to play at Concorde District opponent Centreville on Thursday.

Herndon Boys' Soccer On Early Season Roll

Thursday, April 7

Spring Fun & Entertainment

Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton & Springfield Calendar

Bulletin Board

Spring Fun & Entertainment

Bulletin Board

Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton & Springfield Calendar

Spring Fun & Entertainment

Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton & Springfield Calendar

Wednesday, April 6

Classified Advertising

Artifacts Bring Japanese Culture to Life

Entertainment

Orange Line Connection

Entertainment

Residents Debate Dog Park at Monticello Park

If built, off-leash dog park would be a first for Braddock District.

Residents Debate Dog Park at Monticello Park

Entertainment

PVI Options Team Wins Silver Medal

Sign of Spring

Fairfax Little League marks start of season with parade and Opening Day Ceremonies

Sign of Spring

It’s ‘Happy Days’ at Paul VI

Iconic TV comedy takes the stage.

It’s ‘Happy Days’ at Paul VI

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Tuesday, April 5

Lee Girls’ Soccer Gets Off to Fast Start

Lancers at home this Friday night to meet T.C.Williams.

Lee Girls’ Soccer Gets Off to Fast Start

Seahawks Hungry for More Lacrosse Success

Lunde's squad, coming off last year's breakout campaign, opens season with a pair of wins.

Seahawks Hungry for More Lacrosse Success

Herndon High Softball Team Playing Lights-Out Defense

Coach Amps likes the potential of his young Hornets.

Herndon High Softball Team Playing Lights-Out Defense

Langley Pitching Leading the Way Early On

Saxons' baseball set to host Marshall Statesmen this Friday night.

Langley Pitching Leading the Way Early On

Herndon High Softball Team Playing Lights-Out Defense

Coach Amps likes the potential of his young Hornets.

Herndon High Softball Team Playing Lights-Out Defense

Stallions’ Baseball Finally Gets Started

Following several rainouts, South County bats are lively in win over West Potomac.

Stallions’ Baseball Finally Gets Started

Following several rainouts, South County bats are lively in win over West Potomac.

Stallions’ Baseball Finally Gets Started

Woodson’s Football Coach Search Is Underway

Former coach Taylor now in charge at Robinson.

Woodson’s Football Coach Search Is Underway

Seahawks Hungry for More Lacrosse Success

Lunde's squad, coming off last year's breakout campaign, opens season with a pair of wins.

Seahawks Hungry for More Lacrosse Success

Fairfax Enjoying Early Season Soccer Success

Under new coach, the Lady Rebels are 2-1-1 following win over Jaguars.

Fairfax Enjoying Early Season Soccer Success

Langley Pitching Leading the Way Early On

Saxons' baseball set to host Marshall Statesmen this Friday night.

Langley Pitching Leading the Way Early On

Lee Girls’ Soccer Gets Off to Fast Start

Lancers at home this Friday night to meet T.C.Williams.

Lee Girls’ Soccer Gets Off to Fast Start

Woodson’s Football Coach Search Is Underway

Former coach Taylor now in charge at Robinson.

Woodson’s Football Coach Search Is Underway

Fairfax Enjoying Early Season Soccer Success

Under new coach, the Lady Rebels are 2-1-1 following win over Jaguars.

Fairfax Enjoying Early Season Soccer Success

Friday, April 1

Chantilly High Baseball Season is Underway

Chargers have solid starting pitchers in Caleb Reinhardt, Dan Lawler.

Chantilly High Baseball Season is Underway

New-Look Madison Softball Ready to Begin New Season

Defending district and region champion Warhawks are much younger this spring.

New-Look Madison Softball Ready to Begin New Season

Langley Receives Confidence Boost in Season-Opening Softball Win.

Freshmen pitcher Templin keeps Robinson in check in Saxons’ shutout victory.

Langley Receives Confidence Boost in Season-Opening Softball Win.

Will it be Another Magical Ride for McLean Softball?

Highlanders still vastly talented despite losing five starters from last year’s state title winning team.

Will it be Another Magical Ride for McLean Softball?

New Coach, Lots of New Players for South County Softball

Gary Dillow hopes to carry on Stallions’ winning tradition.

New Coach, Lots of New Players for South County Softball

For Young Herndon Baseball Team, Hopes are High

South Lakes looking to improve on last year’s 6-win season

For Young Herndon Baseball Team, Hopes are High

Lee High Baseball Bringing in the New This Season

Lancers’ roster is filled with young players.

Lee High Baseball Bringing in the New This Season

George Mason Fans Will Always Remember Villanova Win

First round NCAA tourney win put Patriots back in national spotlight.

George Mason Fans Will Always Remember Villanova Win

Chantilly High Baseball Season is Underway

Chargers have solid starting pitchers in Caleb Reinhardt, Dan Lawler.

Chantilly High Baseball Season is Underway