Great Falls: Langley Girls' Basketball Team on a Roll
Hard-nosed defense, Coach Baker’s preparation key during 13-1 start.
The Langley girls' basketball team defeated Langley 44-25 on Jan. 23 to improve to 13-1.
Bleachers, HVACs, Tile, Paving, Walls and Roofs
Noonan explains the City schools’ needs.
At the recent, joint meeting of the Fairfax City Council and Planning Commission, Schools Superintendent Peter Noonan detailed the City Schools’ five-year CIP. “We have outstanding students and teachers and world-class facilities,” he said. Yet several needs still exist, including the following:
Lady Saxons Hold Skills Tournament for Special Olympians
The Lady Saxons — Langley High School’s Varsity Basketball Team — is doing its part both on and off the court. Last Saturday, the Lady Saxons traveled to Catoctin Elementary School in Leesburg to help run an afternoon Skills Tournament for Special Olympics basketball athletes. The athletes worked on shooting, dribbling, passing and having fun.
Herndon Author Writes New Book on Sports Training for Young Athletes
According to Wendy LeBolt, Ph.D., in her new book “Fit 2 Finish – Keeping Your Soccer Players in the Game” the cycle of success boils down to “Develop – Balance – Observe – and repeat” to keep our young athletes fit and on the field, and taking their sport as far as their interest and skill can take them. Herndon resident LeBolt has some real skin in the game of soccer – literally.
West Potomac Softball Clinic
West Potomac High School will host a winter softball clinic.
Alexandria: Senior Guard Hill, Rebounding Propel Titans in Second Half
TC beats West Potomac to improve to 5-1 in Conference 7.
The T.C. Williams boys' basketball team will face Woodson on Friday.
Francis, Scanlon Help Westfield Pull Away from Herndon
Bulldogs use 16-2 run to blow open close game.
The Westfield boys' basketball team is 13-1.
Arlington: Adams’ Career-Best Performance Leads O'Connell to Victory
Junior scores 30 points, including game-winner against Gonzaga.
Bishop O'Connell came from behind to beat Gonzaga on Monday.
McLean Gymnastics Looking for Return to States
Highlanders finished state runner-up in 2014.
The McLean gymnastics team finished state runner-up last year.
Fairfax Gymnast Barborek Dominates in Final Home Meet
Senior wins all-around by more than 3 points.
Fairfax gymnastics team finishes runner-up to McLean.
Vienna: Oakton Sophomores Royle, Connolly Provide Paint Presence
Royle scores career-high 18 points against Westfield.
Oakton defeated Westfield 63-46 on Jan. 9.
Alexandria: T.C. Williams Boys’ Basketball Firing on All Cylinders
Titans beat 2014 region finalists Woodson, Lake Braddock.
T.C. Williams defeated Lake Braddock 69-58 on Tuesday night.
Renovation, expansion include new gym and fitness center.
On Jan. 10 elected officials, County staff, contractors and members of the community celebrated the completed expansion and renovations of Spring Hill RECenter with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The RECenter is located at Lewinsville Road and Spring Hill Road in McLean.
When Dad (or Mom) Is High School Sports Coach
Local coaches and athletes share their feelings about the relationship between parent/coach and child/athlete.
Wootton Girls’ Basketball Edges Rival Churchill
Patriots’ Addison, Bulldogs’ Karim-Duvall with big games.
Sheri Addison’s late bucket lifted the Wootton girls’ basketball team to a 54-52 victory over rival Churchill on Dec. 12.