The Comeback Kid
Paralyzed after tragic accident, Nick Balenger throws out WSLL’s Opening Day pitch.
"You always get a special kick on Opening Day, no matter how many you go through. You look forward to it like a birthday party when you're a kid. You think something wonderful is going to happen,” said baseball legend Joe DiMaggio.
Wildcats Slug Saxons in Comeback Victory
Centreville averaging more than 8 runs en route to 9-2 record.
The Centreville baseball team scored a season-high 18 runs against Langley on April 13.
Robinson Coach Rike Reaches 500 Wins
60-year-old has coached Rams girls’ soccer for 32 years.
Rike coached the Falls Church boys' soccer team for five years before taking over the Robinson girls' program.
Whitman Softball Beats Richard Montgomery
Seniors Rosenthal, Gertzog lead Vikings to winning record.
The Whitman softball team improved to 4-3 with a win over Richard Montgomery on Monday.
Patriots Overwhelm Generals with Goal-Scoring Barrage
Yorktown’s Shumway scores three goals, Puletti a pair.
The Yorktown girls' soccer team improved to 6-1 with a 6-0 victory over Washington-Lee on Monday.
Vienna Muckdogs Take the Tourney
The Vienna Muckdogs, a 10-and-under travel baseball team from Vienna, played in the ninth annual Longhorn Stampede Baseball Tourney, held Friday, April 5, through Sunday, April 7, at Philip Bolen Park in Leesburg. The Muckdogs managed to beat out all their competition.
Opening Day for McLean Little League
Players parade down Westmoreland, kick off 2013 season.
Hundreds of boys and girls kicked off their 2013 season Saturday, April 13, as McLean Little League celebrated opening day at the McLean Little League Fields. The players, coaches and parents started their morning at McLean High School before marching almost a mile down Westmoreland Street to the fields.
Reston Little Leaguers Kick Off New Season
Parade marks Opening Day.
Although there was no official headcount, judging by the size of the crowds it’s just possible that all 692 registered players, and their moms, dads, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents all turned out for the 20th Annual Reston Little League (RLL) Opening Day Parade through Reston Town Center.
Herndon High Cadets Win Spicer Cup, Set League Record
After four months of intense competition, Herndon High School’s Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps' (NJROTC) Rifle Team has won the coveted Spicer Cup.
Forestville Message: ‘Be a Buddy, Not a Bully’
Forestville Elementary students gathered together on Friday, April 12, for a pep rally to wind up a week of spirit activities designed to send the message, “Be a Buddy, Not a Bully.”
Great Falls Senior Center Hosts ‘Home Fit’ Workshop
The Great Falls Senior Center (GFSC) hosts the AARP “Home Fit” Workshop at its May event. Senior residents will learn how to decide those types of home adjustments needed to stay in their homes as they age.
Westfield Girls’ Soccer Edges Centreville
Freshman Kershner’s late goal keeps Bulldogs undefeated.
The Westfield girls' soccer team improved to 7-0.
Majors Struggling Under First-Year Head Coach Garza
Mount Vernon boys’ soccer loses to South Lakes.
The Mount Vernon boys' soccer team is off to a 0-3-1 start.
Lake Braddock Baseball Getting Healthy
Bruins blast West Springfield as team bounces back from injuries.
The Lake Braddock baseball team is 8-2.
Neuhart has Hayfield Softball Undefeated
Senior and sophomore have bonded as pitcher-catcher combo.
The Hayfield softball team is 12-0.