Champions
The Fort Hunt U13B2 boys’ lacrosse team defeated Chantilly, 11-7, on June 10 to win the championship.
O’Connell’s Finucane, Ferraro Named Softball All-Americans
Knights finish 2012 season ranked No. 5 in the nation.
Bishop O'Connell softball players Tori Finucane and Jillian Ferraro were named first-team All-Americans for the 2012 season.
WGCC Lightning Looks to Reclaim CCSDA Title
The WGCC Lightning last won its league swimming championship in 2010.
AKC Swims Past Manorgate for 2nd Straight Win
The Arlington Knights of Columbus (AKC) Holy Mackerels swam past the Manorgate Marlins, 242-202, at Manorgate on June 30 to earn their second straight win of the season in Colonial Swim League (CSL) Blue Division action.
O’Connell Grad Marshall Drafted by Suns
Former Bishop O'Connell star Kendall Marshall drafted by the Phoenix Suns.
Tennis Opportunities Abound in McLean, Great Falls Area
Local clubs tailor instruction for player’s individual needs.
Children, teenagers, and adults alike can experience the instruction of certified professionals in McLean and Great Falls tennis facilities.
Hitting on the Sweet Spot of Summer
One of the most beloved summer pastimes is all over Fairfax.
Tennis is everywhere in Fairfax this summer. As the weather starts heating up and the days get longer, more and more people are flocking to the courts to get their adrenaline fix, work on their backhand swing or just have fun with friends and neighbors. Whatever the reason people grab for their racquets it is clear that the opportunities for tennis players are everywhere.
Flint Hill School’s Coach Attends White House Celebration of Title IX
Jody Patrick, Flint Hill School’s head varsity girls’ basketball coach and P.E. teacher, was invited to attend a special function at the White House on Wednesday afternoon, June 20, to mark the 40th anniversary of Title IX, the landmark statute that ensures equity between boys and girls for all educational programs that receive federal funding.
Vintage Baseball Game Draws Fans, History Buffs
Baseball played by 1864 rules comes to Vienna.
A Mid-Atlantic Vintage baseball tournament and living history exhibition on June 23 continued Vienna’s sesquicentennial commemoration of the Civil War.
Tennis Opportunities for All Ages
Reston-Herndon area provides opportunities for children, more experienced players.
Looking for open-air fun for the family this summer? The Reston Association provides a range of activities to soak up all of a family’s free time, including pools and tennis courts for guests and locals with the appropriate passes.
Get Ready for Olympic Day
The Olympics are upon us and to celebrate its arrival, the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities will have Olympic Day, June 22, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Nannie J. Lee Memorial Recreation Center located at 1108 Jefferson St. For the second year, the department was chosen by the official Olympic Planning Committee to host a community event that taught about the values of the Olympic Games: fair play, perseverance, respect and sportsmanship.
FHYAA Softball All-Stars Win 10U Championship
This past Father’s Day weekend the Fort Hunt Youth Athletic Association (FHYAA) fielded three teams to play in the end of season Fairfax County Girls Softball League (FCGSL) fast pitch softball tournament.
Grade 5/6 Girls NVYLL 2012 Champions
The SYA 5th/6th Girls B team captured the Northern Virginia Youth Lacrosse League Championship on Sunday, June 10 vs. Fort Hunt.
Olympic Hopefuls
Two area divers qualify for 2012 USA Diving Olympic trials.
Dominion Dive Club, a top six nationally ranked USA Diving club, announced that two of its divers – current and former – have qualified for the 2012 USA Diving Olympic Trials.
Summer Crew Registration To Be Held June 23
Interested in learning how to row this summer? Then come down to the Dee Campbell Boathouse this Saturday, June 23 and sign up for the Alexandria Crew Boosters 2012 summer crew program. Sign-up will be held from 8-10 a.m. at the Boathouse, which is located at 1 Madison Street in Old Town.