RSTA Regular Season Concludes With New Champion and Close Meet
It is said that all good things must come to an end and so it was on Saturday as the final meets of the Reston Swim Team Association (RSTA) regular season took place under a hot, humid day.
Wildthings Too Much For Riverside Gardens
The Langley Wildthings were back on top this week with a big win over Riverside Gardens.
StingRays Win Fourth Championship
The undefeated River Bend StingRays beat Westwood (300-216) to win their fourth consecutive DCCL Blue Division Championship.
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What is the highlight of your summer tennis experience so far? What do you look forward to in the future?
“I’ve done backhands. I won with a backhand in [the game] jail. You go in jail if you miss catching the tennis ball. [I also like tornado], where you run around and try not to be hit by tennis balls. [I’ll keep playing tennis] because it’s a lot of fun.”
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.