Vienna Youth Football Season Kicks Off
There’s pro football, college football, high school football … and then, there’s VYI football. On a crisp fall day, it’s a long-time Vienna Saturday tradition. And now, Fairfax County’s youth football season is in full swing.
South Lakes Football Overcomes Fourth-Quarter Deficit
Denny scores two touchdowns in win against W-L.
Seahawks score game-winner in final two minutes.
Beckford Carries Episcopal Football Past Flint Hill
Senior running back runs for 312 yards, 5 touchdowns.
Episcopal offense looks strong in season opener.
Reston Strikes Blue Win First Tournament
The Great Falls and Reston U11 girls of the Reston Strikers Blue team played and won their first tournament of the season. They got a new coach (Georgiou Apostolos) this year as well as a couple of new players to round out the team. This tournament was the first time they stepped on the field together as a team. To note—Coach Apostolos also coaches his daughter's U14 Team (they are currently ranked No. 1 in WAGS—Washington Area Girls Soccer). They also won in this same tournament. The tournament was the OBGC Capital Cup Labor Day Tournament, which is one of the top rated Labor Day tournaments in the region.
Reston Strikers Win at OBGC Capital Cup
The Reston Strikers stepped onto the field in their first tournament Saturday, Aug. 31 to play in one of the top rated Labor Day tournaments in the region, the OBGC Capital Cup. The tournament included top teams from mostly Virginia and Maryland, ages U9-U19. The debut game for the Strikers ended in a 3-3 tie, awarding them one point in the bracket rankings. In their second game, the Strikers confidence grew with an easy 8-0 win. The Strikers had to beat the first place team in order to make it into the championship game. A tie would mean it was over. The Strikers won 2-1, and then faced off with the winners of bracket B on Monday, Sept. 2nd. The Reston Strikers won in a 2-0 victory.
Annual Ride Raises Funds for Lymphoma Research
Alexandrian patient among the participants.
On Sunday, Sept. 22, the Lymphoma Research Foundation will hold its seventh annual Lymphoma Research Ride. Hundreds of present and former lymphoma patients, as well as families, friends and supporters, will embark on a fundraising bike ride
Reston Hosts 30th Triathlon
Event features two men who have done all 30 races.
Thirty years ago, many of Reston’s swimmers, runners and cyclists came together to host the first Reston Triathlon.
Centreville Football Throttles West Potomac in Opener
Quarterback Walter throws three touchdown passes against Wolverines.
Centreville rushes for 300 yards against West Potomac.
What a Difference a Year Makes
Langley field hockey wins Herndon Invitational.
Langley outscores tournament opponents 15-0 during tournament.
Woodson’s Fisher Totals Career-high 31 Kills
Cavaliers beat Robinson in five sets.
Woodson won district championships in 2011, 2012.
O’Connell Football Blanks Rival Paul VI in Hope Opener
Quarterback Galvan throws 3 TD passes, runs for 2.
O'Connell improves to 1-1.
Nebraska Commit Pierson-El to Play QB for West Potomac
Wolverines open season with 51-7 loss to Centreville.
West Potomac will travel to face Fairfax on Friday.
Recreation Notes
Upcoming Recreational Happenings Around Arlington.
“Flourishing After 55”
Trips, classes, and sport for Arlington's senior community.
McLean’s Geisler Ties School Single-Game Goal-Scoring Record
Senior scores five goals in win over Yorktown.
McLean's Erika Eckrod scored two goals against Yorktown.