Oakton Wins Individual, Team Region Cross Country Titles
Stoney wins boys’ title, Oakton girls win team championship.
Oakton boys', girls' cross country teams qualify for states.
Running on Her Own
West Springfield’s Alcorta posts 3rd-best time in Burke Lake history.
West Springfield senior Caroline Alcorta produced the third-best time in Burke Lake Park course history.
Vienna 3A Braves Win Fall Ball Classic Championship
The Vienna 3A Braves captured the Vienna Little League Fall Ball Classic Championship on Oct. 29.
A Breakout Year for Great Falls Rugby
For 2014 season, Eagles look for more new players and coaches.
This past summer, there was a new group marching in the Fourth of July parade – 40 or so kids and parents affiliated with Great Falls Rugby. The Eagles even brought along a candy-tossing mascot. Reaction to the new organization varied. "I didn’t know Great Falls had a rugby club;" "I want to sponsor you next year;" and "Do those little kids tackle?" were all overheard. The answer to the later question is, "not the little ones."
W-L Football Wins First District Title Since 1975
Generals shut out Yorktown at Greenbrier Stadium.
For the second time in four seasons, the Washington-Lee football team earned a historic victory on Yorktown's home field.
Paying Attention to the Pros
High School coaches, players share opinions on Redskins’ Meriweather.
Washington Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather has received penalties, fines and a suspension for illegal hits.
Reston United Blue Goes to States
The Reston United Blue (u12) competed in the National President's Cup Tournament Saturday, Oct. 26, led by coach Kamal Ismail.
Westfield’s Sister Trio Helps Team Chemistry
Bulldogs win sixth consecutive district/conference title.
Westfield beat Chantilly 3-0 in the Conference 5 championship game.
Lake Braddock QB Wins Battle of Future UNC Teammates
Henderson’s Bruins Beat Titans, lineman Clarke, linebacker Carney.
Lake Braddock defeated T.C. Williams, 44-0.
Facing an Uphill Climb
Wakefield alum Hogwood is trying to improve school’s football program.
The Wakefield football team hasn't had a winning season since 1983.
Reston Ice Skater Wins Regional Championships
Local figure skater Christina Cleveland topped the competition in the recent 2014 Regional Figure Skating Championships. A junior lady, Christie won both the short and the long programs in the championships, held in Louisville, Ky. The top four skaters in each division progress to the Sectional Championships, which will be held in East Lansing, Mich. in November. From there, the top four earn a spot in the 2014 US National Championships in Boston, Mass. This year, the national competition will also be the United States Olympic Trials for the Sochi Olympics in mid-winter. Christie is a junior at Herndon High School and skates under Rashid Kadyrkaev at the Ashburn Ice House. Her team of coaches helps her to succeed. She does stretching, cardio, ballet, strength training and trampoline, as well as her on-ice regimen, as her daily fitness activities.
Great Falls Azzurri Blue U-10 Wins Columbus Day Tournament
The Great Falls U-10 Azzurri soccer club won their division at the Richmond Strikers annual Columbus Day Tournament in Richmond Monday, Oct. 14. The Great Falls Azzurri Blue won the top "Nina" division and finals by amassing 27 goals over a four game stretch and beating a tough St. Marys Maryland-based team 5-1 in the tournament finals. Members of the Azzurri Blue are: Ethan Addington, Kian Ambrose, Dorian Cushing, Ryan Duenkel, JackEllinger, Annabeth Holsinger, Spencer Paulsen, Evan Preta, Jeffrey Stark and Jake Sachtleben.
Guidry Delivers Hat Trick as Saints Beat Episcopal
Senior has 23 goals this season, 48 for career.
The St. Stephen's & St. Agnes boys' soccer team is one win from finishing first in the IAC.
Lake Braddock QB Henderson Receives All-American Jersey
Henderson will attend the University of North Carolina.
Stone Sisters Lead Herndon Field Hockey to Region Berth
Hornets beat Robinson in first round of Conference 5 tournament.
The Herndon field hockey team snapped a three-game losing streak with a win against Robinson.