Flint Hill Quarterback Attends All-American Football Camp
Justin Saleh from Vienna, a 6-foot-two quarterback, was one of 300 high school football players coming to Flint Hill Upper School from the Mid-Atlantic region to work with collegiate coaches Sunday, June 2, during the All-American Football Camp.
Vienna Knuckleheads Win 4th of July Tournament
The 9U Vienna Knuckleheads won the Greater Washington 4th of July Tournament Sunday, June 30.
Tour de Tysons
Grand prix bicycle races held with a French twist.
The first annual Tour de Tysons Bicycle Races was a fun-filled day of French cuisine, balloon twisting and intense cycling.
Olympian Ziegler To Lead Swim Clinic
World Record holder, two-time Olympian, and Great Falls native, Kate Ziegler, is visiting the Virginia Run Riptide Swim Team on June 30. Ziegler, who was a member of the 2008 and 2012 Olympian Teams and currently holds the World Record in the 1500 meter freestyle, is conducting a swim clinic to encourage and inspire young swimmers to reach their greatest potential, while learning to overcome adversity.
AAA Tigers Win Championship
8-5 finals defeat of Royals is Tigers’ third straight win over higher seed.
The fifth seeded Vienna Little League (VLL) AAA Tigers shook off early jitters, controversial calls and a furious last inning comeback featuring a 3-run homer, to hold off the American League Champion Royals, 8-5 Friday before an exuberant crowd at Rhodes Field at Yeonis Park.
SSSAS Grad Reed Preparing for All-American Game
Attacker finished prep career with 475 goals.
Lacrosse standout Carly Reed will attend the University of North Carolina.
Lake Braddock Grad Rodi Headed to Hillsdale College
Former Lake Braddock volleyball player Kyra Rodi helped the Bruins win the 2011 Patriot District title.
Potoman/North Sends off Talented Players
The Potomac/North U16 and U19 teams, full of Fairfax County players, both took home the Gold Medal Saturday and Sunday, June 22-23 the VA Commonwealth Games (The Virginia Olympics) for Field Hockey at the University of Virginia.
Soccer Clinic for Adults
Arlington County is offering a summer soccer clinic for adults — for total novices who would like to learn to play, and beginning / low intermediate players who want to improve their soccer skills. The six-week clinics will teach basic skills in dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense.
Blue Lightning Wins Softball City Series
Stella & Dot's Blue Lightning won the McLean Little League AA Softball City Series Saturday under manager Greg Kutz.
Little Leaguers Visit Cooperstown
Alexandria Little League ballplayers, aged 9-11, traveled to Cooperstown, N.Y., this past weekend, playing a series of exhibition games and experiencing the history of the birthplace of America’s pastime.
Local Kayaker Goes Out on Top
Malakoff achieves U.S. Junior National Kayaking championship.
As Eliza Malakoff raced through the water and over the finish line, she couldn’t help but be overwhelmed with emotion. After all the hours of training, the six days a week of paddling, the weekly visits to the weight room, and the daily commutes to Bethesda from her home in Alexandria, Malakoff had just become the women’s slalom kayaking U.S. Junior Olympic champion.
MVYAA All Stars: 18U Softball Champions
The Mount Vernon Youth Athletic Association’s 18U All Star team won the 2013 Northern Virginia House 18U All Star Tournament Championship that was held June 15 and 16, at Wakefield Park. The Mount Vernon All Star team, sponsored by MVYAA, was composed of girls ages 11-15. The team won all of its games in the 2013 All Star Tournament including the championship game, beating the Southwestern Youth Association All Stars 4-3.
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Summer Crew Registration This Saturday
Sign-ups for the 2013 Alexandria Summer Crew Program will be held Saturday, June 22 from 8-10 a.m. at the Dee Campbell Boathouse at 1 Madison Street in Old Town.