Langley Grad Collier to Play Basketball at Denison University
Q&A: Collier enjoys listening to Nas, watching Will Ferrell movies.
Langley grad Garrett Collier will play basketball at Denison University.
Madison’s Koshuta Returned to Dominance Following Torn ACL
Q&A: 6-2 post earned all-state in 2014, committed to Virginia Tech.
Madison rising senior Kelly Koshuta is committed to Virginia Tech.
WSHS Grad Berglund to Play at Northwestern-St. Paul
Q&A: Sharpshooting guard fan of Minnesota Vikings, Twins.
West Springfield graduate Amy Berglund finished second on the West Springfield all-time scoring list.
Swimming for a Cause at South Run Pool
On Sunday, July 13, the South Run Community Pool held their annual Swim-a-Thon charity event to raise funds and awareness for cancer, a cause that runs deep through this close-knit neighborhood community.
Rising Senior Tham Is Wakefield’s Force in the Paint
The oldest of eight children, Tham enjoys Meek Mill, NBA 2K.
Dominique Tham has been a force in the paint for head coach Tony Bentley’s Wakefield boys’ basketball program which has reached the state tournament each of the last two seasons.
Vienna Saints Second in National Tournament
The Vienna Saints, fifth grade girls team, competed in the 2014 United States Basketball Association National Tournament and placed second in their age group.
FHYAA Names Jackson Casey Memorial Scholarship Winners
Clare Spitnale and Darien Pickett were named the winners of the 2014 Jackson Casey Memorial Scholarships, according to The Fort Hunt Youth Athletic Association. The two were selected from a pool of applicants, all of whom were asked to describe in 750-1,200 words the life lessons they learned through their participation in Fort Hunt youth athletics.
Pierson-El Ready To Compete Against the Best
Versatile football star to play slot receiver, return kicks at University of Nebraska.
During his four years as a member of the West Potomac varsity football team, DeMornay Pierson-El helped the Wolverines capture a share of the 2011 Patriot District championship as a sophomore receiver, led the team to a playoff berth as a junior running back in 2012, and kept West Potomac competitive as a senior quarterback in 2013. He also played defensive back and returned kicks along the way. As a senior, he earned second-team all-state honors as a defensive utility player.
Rain Can’t Keep These Penguins from the Water
Burke Centre Penguins Swim Team compete after storm.
Storms almost canceled the Burke Centre Penguins’ developmental meet that was scheduled for 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9. Jim Eckloff, president of the Burke Centre Swim Club, hoped that the Penguins would be able to swim tonight since there may not be another time to make up the scheduled event.
Q and A: Walton To Play Football at Fork Union Military Academy
KyReem Walton spent three seasons on the T.C. Williams varsity football team.
CVHS Grad Green Chooses Basketball Over Soccer
Standout point guard to play at College of William & Mary.
Jenna Green faced the tough decision of whether to pursue basketball or soccer in college. Before she left Centreville High School, however, she found success in both. On the basketball court, Green, a standout point guard, led the Wildcats to the 2013 Concorde District championship, the program’s first since 1993. “She’s definitely the best player in the region, point guard especially,” Centreville girls’ basketball coach Tom Watson said. “Everyone knows that. Jenna has earned it. Nothing was given to her. She’s in the gym before anybody, she’s in the gym after everybody, she goes to a trainer three, four, five times a week. If you’re putting that work in, then it should come back to you.”
Swimming
The Sully Station II Piranhas had an eventful week of fast swims and family fun. The thrills began on Wednesday, July 9, with the Divisional Relay Carnival, where the team’s cheerfulness and camaraderie was once again on display. The atmosphere was electric, resulting in the first team record of the season.
Centreville Grad Green Chooses Basketball Over Soccer
Q and A: Standout point guard to play at College of William & Mary.
Centreville graduate Jenna Green will play basketball at William & Mary.
West Potomac Grad Pierson-El Ready to Compete Against the Best
Q and A: Versatile football star to play slot receiver, return kicks at University of Nebraska.
West Potomac graduate DeMornay Pierson-El will play football at Nebraska.
TC Grad Walton to Play Football at Fork Union Military Academy
Q and A: Three-year varsity athlete helped Titans overcome 22-year playoff drought.
T.C. Williams graduate KyReem Walton will play football at Fork Union Military Academy.