Cobias Reel in Fundraiser
Swim-a-Thon benefits Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia.
The Cobias made a splash in the effort to raise awareness and funds for Down syndrome.
Brief: Annual Wiffle Ball Tournament at Waters Field
When Brian Bedell died from a brain tumor, his friends and family members wanted a way to fight the cancer back.
Q and A: Mount Vernon Grad Loftus to Play Basketball at Hofstra
Loftus helped Mount Vernon win three consecutive National District championships.
Q and A: Lake Braddock Graduate Rogers to Pitch for UNC
Rogers originally committed to the University of Georgia before choosing the University of North Carolina.
Q and A: T.C. Williams Grad Moss Headed to Coastal Carolina
After two seasons of high school football, Moss earned a full scholarship.
Q and A: Yorktown Graduate Yoest To Pitch at William and Mary
Yoest was National District Pitcher of the Year in 2012, co-Pitcher of the Year in 2013.
Q and A: Oakton Graduate Downer will Play Football at Albany
Downer helped the Oakton football team win the 2012 Northern Region championship.
Herndon Olympics Swim Meet Was a Splashing Success
Three records broken at this year’s meet attended by Olympic gold medalist Josh Davis.
The 34th annual Herndon Olympics was held last Tuesday, July 9. Hundreds of swimmers from nine local swim teams competed, allowing the community to come together to encourage young athletes, support local businesses and to meet Olympic gold medalist Josh Davis.
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"This is where the dreams begin."
Josh Davis, who won three gold medals at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta and two silver medals at the Olympics in Sydney in 2000, said about the Herndon event: “This is where dreams begin and champions are made as they take pride representing their neighborhood and their city. … Of the 4,000 summer league swim championships going on this month, this is one of the best ones in the country.”
River Bend StingRays Set New Records
The Boys 15-18 200 Medley Relay Team of Julian Villacorta, Tommy Rogers, Pearce Bloom and Carter Bennett broke a 32-year-old Trump National record at last week's meet against Springfield Country Club with a time of 2:07.82.
TC Grad Boyle To Play Field Hockey at Towson
Boyle was a four-year all-district goalkeeper for the T.C. Williams field hockey team.
Churchill Grad Leonard to Play Lacrosse at Towson
Leonard helped the Churchill boys' lacrosse team win back-to-back 4A/3A West region championships.
Langley Grad Galiani to Play Soccer at Bucknell University
Galiani was also one of the top scoring threats on the Langley boys' basketball team.
Woodson Grad Smiga Headed to Radford Despite Injuries
Smiga will play college field hockey after tearing each of her ACLs.
Oakton Grad Manner to Play Basketball at Stony Brook
Manner helped the Oakton girls' basketball team go undefeated during the 2011-12 season.