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O’Connell Boys’ Basketball Thriving After Losing Season
Knights beat St. Mary’s Ryken, improve to 10-0 in WCAC.
The Bishop O'Connell boys' basketball team is undefeated in the WCAC.
Chantilly: Young Players Shine in Postseason for Westfield Girls’ Lacrosse
Frosh McNamara, sophomore Markert combine for 9 goals in region semis.
The Westfield girls' lacrosse team earned a state tournament berth.
W-L Field Hockey Beats Yorktown, 1-0
Generals midfielder Lunn scores game’s lone goal.
The Washington-Lee field hockey team defeated Yorktown on Sept. 20.
Vienna: Oakton Volleyball Beats Flint Hill
Oakton's Yang finishes with 21 kills, Heier totals 20.
The Oakton volleyball team improved to 13-2 with a win over Flint Hill on Monday.
Whitman’s Hatch Pursuing College Basketball Dream
Rising junior feels “infinitely better” than during freshman year.
Marie Hatch was one of the 2012-13 Whitman girls’ basketball team’s best players as a freshman prior to a shoulder injury that forced her to miss a large portion of the season. The following year, Hatch earned all-division honors and led the Vikings in scoring, helping the team win 20 consecutive games. Now a rising junior, Hatch feels much improved mentally and physically as she chases her dream of playing college basketball. She recently participated in a Q&A via email.
Churchill Girls’ Lax More Competitive at State Level
Bulldogs capture third consecutive region championship.
After winning a third consecutive 4A/3A West Region championship, the Churchill girls’ lacrosse team once again fell short in the state semifinals. This time, however, a more competitive contest gave the Bulldogs reason to believe they’re improving.
West Potomac Girls’ XC Finishes Fourth at Invitational
Wolverines finished 3rd at 2011 states, graduated top 2 harriers.
Katie Genuario led the West Potomac girls' cross country team to a fourth-place finish at the Monroe Parker Invitational.
Sophomore McArthur Leads McLean Volleyball to Regional Berth
Highlanders looking for first conference/district title since 2001.
The McLean volleyball team swept Washington-Lee on Monday.
Chantilly Boys’ XC Wins First Concorde District Title
Westfield boys’, Chantilly, Centreville girls’ qualify for regionals.
The Chantilly boys' cross country team on Oct. 24 produced the best score in the 19-year history of the Concorde District championships.
Burke: Robinson to Face Undefeated South County in 6A North Semifinals
Rams RB Foncha rushes for 157 yards, 3 TDs in win over Chantilly.
The Robinson football team will travel to face South County at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday in the 6A North region semifinals.
Alexandria: TC Gymnast Lager Wins All-Around
Junior is last remaining competitor from championship team.
T.C. Williams gymnast Caitlyn Lager won the all-around at a meet on Jan. 20 at West Potomac.
Chantilly Holds Off Langley in Five Sets
Saxons’ Donaldson tallies 15 kills, Shklyar has 13.
With the Chargers having gone 10 days without a match, Chantilly volleyball coach Charles Ezigbo had limited expectations entering Monday’s meeting with Langley.
Ireton Beats SSSAS in Battle of Rebuilding Programs
Hart’s double-double pushes Cardinals past Saints in playoffs.
Bishop Ireton senior Laura Hart had to watch the final pressure-packed moments of the Cardinals’ VISAA state playoff game against St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes from the bench. But prior to fouling out, it was Hart’s double-double and presence in the paint that helped bring the Cardinals stability in an otherwise sloppy contest.
South County Volleyball Drops Season Opener
Stallions fall to Yorktown in five despite Bruder’s 18 kills.
Trista Barnhart is in her second season as South County head volleyball coach.
Chantilly’s McGorty Wins Boys’ Race at Monroe Parker
Chantilly senior Hawvermale places second in girls’ race.
The Chantilly cross country teams had strong individual performances at the Monroe Parker Invitational.
Sports Briefs for the week of May 20
Yorktown Boys’ Lax Edges South Lakes, Yorktown Girls’ Lax Secures Region Berth, W-L Boys’ Soccer Upset by McLean
Centreville Girls’ Basketball Avenges Loss to Chantilly
Green scores 20, Wakefield’s defense praised.
The Centreville girls' basketball team defeated Chantilly on Tuesday night.
Vienna: Hot Start Propels Oakton to State Semifinals
Cougars open with 20-2 run against Woodbridge.
The Oakton girls' basketball team beat Woodbridge in the 6A state quarterfinals.
Kamara Carries Edison to Victory in Season Opener
Junior running back torches Mount Vernon for career-high 166 yards, two touchdowns.
Edison defeated Mount Vernon 26-6 on Thursday night.