Saxons Capture Region Tennis Crown
Langley girls defeat Jefferson Colonials in finals.
The Langley High girls' tennis team defeated Thomas Jefferson High, 5-0, to win the Northern Region title last week.
Delaney Set to Play Volleyball at JMU
South Lakes volleyball standout earned Seahawks' Offensive Player of Year honors the past two fall seasons.
Sarah Delaney, a senior at South Lakes High School and a key member of the Seahawks' volleyball team during her four years with the program (three as a varsity team member), recently signed a collegiate letter of intent to play the sport next school year at James Madison University in Harrisonburg. Delaney holds South Lakes' single season record for the most blocks per season as well as most kills per season.
Bruins Baseball Reaches Region Semifinals
Clutch game-winning bunt by O'Connor; solid pitching by Church, Rogers lead Lake Braddock past McLean.
A perfectly executed bases loaded suicide squeeze play by Dylan O'Connor saved the day for the Lake Braddock Secondary baseball team and provided the winning run for the host Bruins in their dramatic 6-5 extra innings victory over McLean in a Northern Region quarterfinals playoff game played on Memorial Day afternoon.
Westfield High to Host Spring Jubilee
State tournaments set to be held in baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse, and tennis.
Westfield High will host the upcoming Virginia High School League (VHSL) State AAA Spring Sports Jubilee from Tuesday, June 5 through Saturday, June 9. The Spring Jubilee will determine state AAA champions in baseball, softball, boys' and girls' tennis, soccer, and lacrosse. Westfield High is located at 4700 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly.
Westfield Baseball Reaches Region Semifinals
Holiday win over Yorktown highlighted by three Bulldog homers.
Chuck Welch, the Westfield High baseball coach, is proud of his entire team for what it has accomplished this spring in reaching the Northern Region tournament baseball semifinals. But the veteran skipper is especially proud of his seven senior players who, prior to this spring, had never advanced so far in the postseason.
Langley Prevails, 8-6, Over Chantilly in Northern Region Final
Saxons weather late Chargers comeback try.
Chantilly Charger resilience with a spirited comeback effort fell just short in the end leaving the host Langley Saxons to claim a second Northern Region title in boys lacrosse with an 8-6 triumph in the tournament final on Friday, May 25.
Davis Carries Oakton Softball to Region Semifinals
Allison Davis threw a two-hit shutout and delivered a two-run double as Oakton defeated Hayfield, 6-0, in a Northern Region quarterfinal matchup at Falls Church High School.
Maniglia Launches Wolverines into Region Semifinals
West Potomac beats Chantilly in region softball quarterfinals.
Morgan Maniglia launched a two-run home run — her 10th of the season — well over the left-field fence, propelling West Potomac to a 3-1, 11-inning victory at Falls Church High School.
Martin, Burks Lead Stallions to Semifinals
South County softball beats Robinson in quarterfinal match-up.
Rebecca Martin hurled a one-hit shutout as South County advanced to the region semifinals with a 5-0 victory at Falls Church High School.
Langley Girls Storm Back to Clip Centreville, 7-6
Lady Saxons snag spot in Northern Regional lacrosse finals.
Langley High’s varsity girls lacrosse team earned a spot in the finals of the Northern Regional tournament and a seeding in the upcoming Virginia High School League (VHSL) state tournament with a thrilling semifinals comeback win over the Centreville Wildcats on the turf field at Marshall High School’s Jimmie Miller Field last Thursday, May 24.
Langley Reaches Northern Region Final with Win over Oakton
Saxons go on to defeat Chantilly in finals.
The Langley Saxons defeated the Oakton Cougars in a Northern Region boys’ lacrosse semifinals playoff game last Thursday, May 24. As a result, the Saxons booked their passage to the Northern Region boys’ finals the following day (Friday, May 25 versus Chantilly) and also earned an automatic seeding for the upcoming Virginia High School League (VHSL) state playoffs for the fourth year running.
Rams Defeat Westfield in Rainy Concorde Title Game
Robinson baseball builds 3-0 lead before weather delay; Go on to 4-2 title game victory.
Both the Westfield and Robinson baseball teams, along with competing against one another in Tuesday night’s Concorde District tournament baseball championship game, had to deal with sloppy, rainy weather conditions as well. Ultimately, following a third inning delay due to rain, the Rams of Robinson came away with a 4-2 finals win.
South Lakes Baseball Wraps Up Spring Season
Seahawks edge Fairfax in play-in game before season-ending loss at Marshall.
Although it took more than 24 hours, the South Lakes Seahawks baseball team ultimately subdued the Fairfax Rebels to win their opening Liberty District Tournament game, 8-7. The first three innings were played on Tuesday, May 15 with Seahawk senior pitcher Billy McLaughlin opening on the mound. In the top of the second inning, South Lakes' designated hitter Bobby Rae Allen singled to left field and Austin Gibbons parked a home run into the trees beyond the fence for a 2-0 advantage for the Seahawks.
Madison Softball Rallies to Defeat McLean
Liberty semifinals win advances Warhawks to finals.
The Madison Warhawks' girls softball team fell behind early to the McLean Highlanders in a semifinals game of the Liberty District Tournament last Friday evening before rallying late to claim a 7-3 victory.
Hornet Boys Follow the Season Soccer Script
Herndon fullfills season game plan in winning Concorde title.
The long term season plan for the Herndon High boys' soccer team was to ultimately be playing its best by the postseason. The Hornets could not have fulfilled that mission any more successfully than they did at last week's Concorde District tournament where, as the No. 3-seed, they won all three of their games to capture the title.