West Springfield’s Alcorta Wins State XC Title
Lake Braddock boys finish second, girls third.
West Springfield senior Caroline Alcorta set a meet record with a time of 17:13.
Seahawks Ready to ‘Cut Nets’
South Lakes girls’ basketball returns nine from state-playoff team.
The South Lakes girls' basketball team opens the season on Dec. 3 at Stone Bridge.
Stallions Trample Titans' Postseason Excitement
South County outscores T.C. Williams 37-6 in final two-plus quarters.
South County defeated T.C. Williams 51-27 in the first round of the 6A North region football playoffs on Friday.
TC Football Ends 22-Year Playoff Drought
Titans will travel to face South County in opening round of regionals.
The T.C. Williams football team will face South County on Friday in the first round of the 6A North regional playoffs.
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.