Stories for May 2011

Tuesday, May 31

Gaines Pitches Westfield into Region Semis

Westfield sophomore, Bulldog defense gets out of trouble in first three innings.

Gaines Pitches Westfield into Region Semis

Chantilly Boys Hold Off Atoms to Capture Region Lacrosse Title

Chargers set to host Patrick Henry in state quarterfinals this Friday night.

Chantilly Boys Hold Off Atoms to Capture Region Lacrosse Title

Patient Generals Advance to Region Semis

W-L captures first region quarterfinal victory under Coach Carrasquillo.

Patient Generals Advance to Region Semis

Yorktown Girls Convincing in Championship Win Over W-L

Patriots avenge 2010 tournament final loss to Generals.

Yorktown Girls Convincing in Championship Win Over W-L

W-L Dominates En Route to District Title

Generals topple Mount Vernon 6-0 in district final.

W-L Dominates En Route to District Title

Sports Briefs

Woodson's Season Ends in Regional Quarterfinals

Cavaliers tally nine hits but lose game amidst flurry of strikeouts.

Woodson's Season Ends in Regional Quarterfinals

Stallions Win in Epic Effort

South County freshman Rebecca Martin throws 12-inning, one-hit shutout in Patriot District championship game.

Stallions Win in Epic Effort

Highlanders Celebrate Holiday With Playoff Win Over Hayfield

Next up for McLean softball is region semifinal meeting with South County.

Highlanders Celebrate Holiday With Playoff Win Over Hayfield

Langley Boys Reach Region Soccer Semifinals

Galiani overtime goal lifts Saxons past Mount Vernon Majors.

Langley Boys Reach Region Soccer Semifinals

Madison Girls Win First-Ever Region Lacrosse Crown

Warhawks, in the finals, handle local rival Oakton.

Madison Girls Win First-Ever Region Lacrosse Crown

Gaines Pitches Westfield into Region Semis

Westfield sophomore, Bulldog defense gets out of trouble in first three innings.

Gaines Pitches Westfield into Region Semis

Late Chantilly Softball Rally Falls Just Short in Region Playoff Loss

Chargers, in remarkable turnaround season, finish the season 15-7.

Late Chantilly Softball Rally Falls Just Short in Region Playoff Loss

Chantilly Boys Hold Off Atoms to Capture Region Lacrosse Title

Chargers set to host Patrick Henry in state quarterfinals this Friday night.

Chantilly Boys Hold Off Atoms to Capture Region Lacrosse Title

Mount Vernon Comes up Empty in District Final

Majors blanked by W-L for second time this season.

Mount Vernon Comes up Empty in District Final

Not Enough

Maniglia’s effort goes for naught as West Potomac loses championship game.

Not Enough

Woodson's Season Ends in Regional Quarterfinals

Cavaliers tally nine hits but lose game amidst flurry of strikeouts.

Woodson's Season Ends in Regional Quarterfinals

Mount Vernon Softball Scores Upset

Wolverines' Season Ends in Regional Quarterfinals

West Potomac responds to tough district loss with regional victory.

Wolverines' Season Ends in Regional Quarterfinals

Stallions Win in Epic Effort

South County freshman Rebecca Martin throws 12-inning, one-hit shutout in Patriot District championship game.

Stallions Win in Epic Effort

Highlanders Celebrate Holiday With Playoff Win Over Hayfield

Next up for McLean softball is region semifinal meeting with South County.

Highlanders Celebrate Holiday With Playoff Win Over Hayfield

Langley Boys Reach Region Soccer Semifinals

Galiani overtime goal lifts Saxons past Mount Vernon Majors.

Langley Boys Reach Region Soccer Semifinals

Madison Girls Win First-Ever Region Lacrosse Crown

Warhawks, in the finals, handle local rival Oakton.

Madison Girls Win First-Ever Region Lacrosse Crown

Late Chantilly Softball Rally Falls Just Short in Region Playoff Loss

Chargers, in remarkable turnaround season, finish the season 15-7.

Late Chantilly Softball Rally Falls Just Short in Region Playoff Loss

Mount Vernon Comes up Empty in District Final

Majors blanked by W-L for second time this season.

Mount Vernon Comes up Empty in District Final

Not Enough

Maniglia’s effort goes for naught as West Potomac loses championship game.

Not Enough

Mount Vernon Softball Scores Upset

Wolverines' Season Ends in Regional Quarterfinals

West Potomac responds to tough district loss with regional victory.

Wolverines' Season Ends in Regional Quarterfinals

Monday, May 30

Meeting of Theatrical Minds

National Theater Conference comes to George Mason June 9-11.

Meeting of Theatrical Minds

McLean Ends Hayfield Softball’s Season

Hawks, who finish with 20 wins, can’t break through against McLean pitcher Jamie Bell.

McLean Ends Hayfield Softball’s Season

The Issue Was Sex

Burke comedienne presents frank, funny discussion in her show ‘Sex Rules!’

The Issue Was Sex

McLean Ends Hayfield Softball’s Season

Hawks, who finish with 20 wins, can’t break through against McLean pitcher Jamie Bell.

McLean Ends Hayfield Softball’s Season

Meeting of Theatrical Minds

National Theater Conference comes to George Mason June 9-11.

Meeting of Theatrical Minds

The Issue Was Sex

Burke comedienne presents frank, funny discussion in her show ‘Sex Rules!’

The Issue Was Sex

Sunday, May 29

Baskette To Wed Andreotta

Weddings & Engagements

Baskette To Wed Andreotta

Thursday, May 26

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Gilliland Doubles Up

Paige Gilliland of Hayfield Secondary shines as multiple sport high school athlete.

Gilliland Doubles Up

Paige Gilliland of Hayfield Secondary shines as multiple sport high school athlete.

Gilliland Doubles Up

Wednesday, May 25

Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton & Springfield Calendar

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton & Springfield Calendar

Let There Be Light

Faith Notes

Bulletin Board

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Tuesday, May 24

Langley, Madison Baseball Take Finals Act to the Wire

Saxons rally late in Liberty title game, but pitcher Favero and Warhawk teammates hold on.

Langley, Madison Baseball Take Finals Act to the Wire

Sallberg, Chantilly Shut Down Rams in District Softball Semis

Chargers, following win over Robinson, fall to Westfield in district finals; now set to host Mount Vernon in regionals.

Sallberg, Chantilly Shut Down Rams in District Softball Semis

Oakton Boys Take Down Powerful Herndon in Soccer Finals

Hornets show second half heart but fall, 3-0, in Concorde title contest.

Oakton Boys Take Down Powerful Herndon in Soccer Finals

Chantilly Boys Lacrosse Reach Region Title Tilt

Chargers control the action in semifinals win over Spartans.

Chantilly Boys Lacrosse Reach Region Title Tilt

Langley, Madison Baseball Take Finals Act to the Wire

Saxons rally late in Liberty title game, but pitcher Favero and Warhawk teammates hold on.

Langley, Madison Baseball Take Finals Act to the Wire

Sallberg, Chantilly Shut Down Rams in District Softball Semis

Chargers, following win over Robinson, fall to Westfield in district finals; now set to host Mount Vernon in regionals.

Sallberg, Chantilly Shut Down Rams in District Softball Semis

Oakton Boys Take Down Powerful Herndon in Soccer Finals

Hornets show second half heart but fall, 3-0, in Concorde title contest.

Oakton Boys Take Down Powerful Herndon in Soccer Finals

Chantilly Boys Lacrosse Reach Region Title Tilt

Chargers control the action in semifinals win over Spartans.

Chantilly Boys Lacrosse Reach Region Title Tilt

Monday, May 23

South County’s ‘Beast’

Cappies Review

South County’s ‘Beast’

Cappies Review

South County’s ‘Beast’

‘Oklahoma!’ at Oakton High

Cappies

‘Oklahoma!’ at Oakton High

Cappies

‘Oklahoma!’ at Oakton High

Thursday, May 19

Live ‘Jack and the Bean-Stalk’ Comes to 1st Stage

Wednesday, May 18

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Tuesday, May 17

Trading Up

Yorktown boys lacrosse wins title after two second-place finishes in three years.

Trading Up

South Lakes, Fairfax Conclude Regular Season Baseball Schedule

Seahawks' six seniors honored before Liberty District game.

South Lakes, Fairfax Conclude Regular Season Baseball Schedule

Yorktown Girls Win Sixth Straight District Title

Moore's defense against Gunter pivotal in victory.

Yorktown Girls Win Sixth Straight District Title

Headed in the Right Direction

First round district tournament opponents Marshall and Madison High have made steady boys' soccer progress this spring.

Headed in the Right Direction

Westfield Softball, Once Again, Proves Dominant in the Concorde

Next up for Ferington's Bulldogs are the playoffs.

Westfield Softball, Once Again, Proves Dominant in the Concorde

South Lakes, Fairfax Conclude Regular Season Baseball Schedule

Seahawks' six seniors honored before Liberty District game.

South Lakes, Fairfax Conclude Regular Season Baseball Schedule

Headed in the Right Direction

First round district tournament opponents Marshall and Madison High have made steady boys' soccer progress this spring.

Headed in the Right Direction

Westfield Softball, Once Again, Proves Dominant in the Concorde

Next up for Ferington's Bulldogs are the playoffs.

Westfield Softball, Once Again, Proves Dominant in the Concorde

Monday, May 16

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Bulletin Board

Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton & Springfield Calendar

Fairfax Station, Clifton, Lorton & Springfield Calendar

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Bulletin Board

Faith Notes

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Fairfax Station, Clifton, Lorton & Springfield Calendar

Thursday, May 12

Bulletin Board

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Yoga and Pilates

The Wanderer looks for some exercise to tackle that winter girth.

Yoga and Pilates

Bulletin Board

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Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton & Springfield Calendar

Faith Notes

Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton & Springfield Calendar

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton & Springfield Calendar

Wednesday, May 11

Entertainment

Herndon Baseball Slowed Down by Westfield Bats

Hornets set to wrap up regular season this Friday night at home versus Chantilly.

Herndon Baseball Slowed Down by Westfield Bats

Unbeaten Chargers Reach Girls' Lacrosse Finals

Norwood, Graviano pave the way for Chantilly in district semis win over Robinson.

Unbeaten Chargers Reach Girls' Lacrosse Finals

Oakton Baseball Team Reaching Top Form

But the first place Cougars still have plenty of work ahead of them.

Oakton Baseball Team Reaching Top Form

McLean Girls Looking to Get Into Playoff Mode

Highlanders and rival Langley play to 1-1 deadlock.

McLean Girls Looking to Get Into Playoff Mode

Entertainment

Guyer Hits Homer in First Major League At-Bat

Herndon High graduate, ironically, sent back to Durham following debut weekend for Tampa Bay Rays.

Guyer Hits Homer in First Major League At-Bat

Herndon Baseball Slowed Down by Westfield Bats

Hornets set to wrap up regular season this Friday night at home versus Chantilly.

Herndon Baseball Slowed Down by Westfield Bats

Entertainment

Unbeaten Chargers Reach Girls' Lacrosse Finals

Norwood, Graviano pave the way for Chantilly in district semis win over Robinson.

Unbeaten Chargers Reach Girls' Lacrosse Finals

Hornets Qualify for Region Lacrosse Playoffs

Herndon shocks Westfield with come-from-behind district playoff win.

Hornets Qualify for Region Lacrosse Playoffs

Orange Line Connection

Oakton Baseball Team Reaching Top Form

But the first place Cougars still have plenty of work ahead of them.

Oakton Baseball Team Reaching Top Form

McLean Girls Looking to Get Into Playoff Mode

Highlanders and rival Langley play to 1-1 deadlock.

McLean Girls Looking to Get Into Playoff Mode

Entertainment

Guyer Hits Homer in First Major League At-Bat

Herndon High graduate, ironically, sent back to Durham following debut weekend for Tampa Bay Rays.

Guyer Hits Homer in First Major League At-Bat

Entertainment

Hornets Qualify for Region Lacrosse Playoffs

Herndon shocks Westfield with come-from-behind district playoff win.

Hornets Qualify for Region Lacrosse Playoffs

Orange Line Connection

Tuesday, May 10

Madison Softball Reaches Spring Break Championship Game

Warhawks' ace pitcher Sam Brady out for rest of season.

Madison Softball Reaches Spring Break Championship Game

Langley Boys' Lacrosse Continues to Receive Step-Up Seasons

Just like a year ago, less experienced Saxon players have made the adjustment to having more prominent roles.

Langley Boys' Lacrosse Continues to Receive Step-Up Seasons

Win Over Stone Bridge Worth Wait for Chargers

Chantilly pitcher Bashaw holds down Bulldogs in baseball win.

Win Over Stone Bridge Worth Wait for Chargers

A Welcomed Challenge

Hayfield’s Fowler Blanks Yorktown

A Welcomed Challenge

Westfield Softball: Quality Pitching and Leadership

Bulldogs set to take on home team Centreville on Friday.

Westfield Softball: Quality Pitching and Leadership

Bruins Smack Four Home Runs in One Inning

Lake Braddock hands Annandale 16-6 baseball defeat.

Bruins Smack Four Home Runs in One Inning

Stallions Go Homer Happy on Senior Night

South County shortstop Frazier hits three home runs in Senior Night baseball win over Patriot District opponent Lee.

Stallions Go Homer Happy on Senior Night

Changing Roles

A knee injury turned Mount Vernon standout goalkeeper Charlene Belanger into a coach during her senior season.

Changing Roles

Mount Vernon Sports Briefs

Oakton Bats Roar in Softball Win Over Herndon

Cougars improve to 4-1 in the Concorde District.

Oakton Bats Roar in Softball Win Over Herndon

Changing Roles

A knee injury turned Mount Vernon standout goalkeeper Charlene Belanger into a coach during her senior season.

Changing Roles

Westfield Grad Royster Selected by the Redskins

Running back is Penn State's all-time leading rusher.

Westfield Grad Royster Selected by the Redskins

Staying Tough, Fairfax Boys Press on in Lacrosse

Rebels have not won, but they have shown steady improvement.

Staying Tough, Fairfax Boys Press on in Lacrosse

TC Beats Lake Braddock, Advances to Regionals

Titans continue improving under second-year head coach Mulherin.

TC Beats Lake Braddock, Advances to Regionals

Sports Briefs: SSSAS Sophomore Reed Commits to UNC, Breaks Record

Bauman’s ‘Best’ Effort of Season Not Enough

Patriots pitcher shows poise, resiliency in loss to Hayfield.

Bauman’s ‘Best’ Effort of Season Not Enough

Sports Briefs

Spartan Offense Clicks in Girls’ Lacrosse Win

Lee High, even in the Patriot loss, is showing improvement this season.

Spartan Offense Clicks in Girls’ Lacrosse Win

Bruins’ Softball Still Unbeaten in Patriot

Stallions Go Homer Happy on Senior Night

South County shortstop Frazier hits three home runs in Senior Night baseball win over Patriot District opponent Lee.

Stallions Go Homer Happy on Senior Night

Fairfax Boys Still Pressing for First Soccer Win

Rebels have four games remaining in regular season schedule.

Fairfax Boys Still Pressing for First Soccer Win

Woodson’s Kennedy, McCloud Shine on Senior Night

Cavaliers survive Lake Braddock rally in battle of Patriot District’s top softball teams.

Woodson’s Kennedy, McCloud Shine on Senior Night

Mount Vernon Sports Briefs

Tough Pitching Slows Highlanders Down Over Spring Break

But McLean remains unbeaten in Liberty District softball play this spring.

Tough Pitching Slows Highlanders Down Over Spring Break

Oakton Bats Roar in Softball Win Over Herndon

Cougars improve to 4-1 in the Concorde District.

Oakton Bats Roar in Softball Win Over Herndon

Bruins Smack Four Home Runs in One Inning

Lake Braddock hands Annandale 16-6 baseball defeat.

Bruins Smack Four Home Runs in One Inning

Woodson’s Kennedy, McCloud Shine on Senior Night

Cavaliers survive Lake Braddock rally in battle of Patriot District’s top softball teams.

Woodson’s Kennedy, McCloud Shine on Senior Night

Cavaliers survive Lake Braddock rally in battle of Patriot District’s top softball teams.

Woodson’s Kennedy, McCloud Shine on Senior Night

Busy Late Season Schedule for South County Softball

Stallions will try to make-up all spring break rainouts.

Busy Late Season Schedule for South County Softball

Westfield Grad Royster Selected by the Redskins

Running back is Penn State's all-time leading rusher.

Westfield Grad Royster Selected by the Redskins

Staying Tough, Fairfax Boys Press on in Lacrosse

Rebels have not won, but they have shown steady improvement.

Staying Tough, Fairfax Boys Press on in Lacrosse

Spartan Offense Clicks in Girls’ Lacrosse Win

Lee High, even in the Patriot loss, is showing improvement this season.

Spartan Offense Clicks in Girls’ Lacrosse Win

Bruins’ Softball Still Unbeaten in Patriot

Fairfax Boys Still Pressing for First Soccer Win

Rebels have four games remaining in regular season schedule.

Fairfax Boys Still Pressing for First Soccer Win

Langley Boys' Lacrosse Continues to Receive Step-Up Seasons

Just like a year ago, less experienced Saxon players have made the adjustment to having more prominent roles.

Langley Boys' Lacrosse Continues to Receive Step-Up Seasons

Win Over Stone Bridge Worth Wait for Chargers

Chantilly pitcher Bashaw holds down Bulldogs in baseball win.

Win Over Stone Bridge Worth Wait for Chargers

Madison Softball Reaches Spring Break Championship Game

Warhawks' ace pitcher Sam Brady out for rest of season.

Madison Softball Reaches Spring Break Championship Game

Woodson’s Kennedy, McCloud Shine on Senior Night

Cavaliers survive Lake Braddock rally in battle of Patriot District’s top softball teams.

Woodson’s Kennedy, McCloud Shine on Senior Night

A Welcomed Challenge

Hayfield’s Fowler Blanks Yorktown

A Welcomed Challenge

Westfield Softball: Quality Pitching and Leadership

Bulldogs set to take on home team Centreville on Friday.

Westfield Softball: Quality Pitching and Leadership

Tough Pitching Slows Highlanders Down Over Spring Break

But McLean remains unbeaten in Liberty District softball play this spring.

Tough Pitching Slows Highlanders Down Over Spring Break

Busy Late Season Schedule for South County Softball

Stallions will try to make-up all spring break rainouts.

Busy Late Season Schedule for South County Softball

Sunday, May 8

Lancers, Spartans Light Up Scoreboard Versus Lupus

Patriot District softball opponents play all out in game for a cause.

Lancers, Spartans Light Up Scoreboard Versus Lupus

Patriot District softball opponents play all out in game for a cause.

Lancers, Spartans Light Up Scoreboard Versus Lupus

Thursday, May 5

Bulletin Board

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton & Springfield Calendar

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton & Springfield Calendar

Bulletin Board

Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton & Springfield Calendar

Wednesday, May 4

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Tuesday, May 3

Orange Line Connection

Entertainment

Mount Vernon Sports Briefs: West Potomac Frosh Cunningham Shines in Win

Morgan Looks to Maintain Yorktown’s District Title Run

Patriots enter district tournament as No. 1 seed.

Morgan Looks to Maintain Yorktown’s District Title Run

Reed Rewriting St. Stephen’s Record Book

Attack close to becoming prestigious program’s all-time leading goal scorer — as a sophomore.

Reed Rewriting St. Stephen’s Record Book