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Herndon Gymnast Bradley Earns All-Around Region Berth

Oakton finishes runner-up at Conference 5 gymnastics meet.

The Herndon gymnastics team had two individuals advance to regionals.

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Oakton Gymnastics Team Qualifies For Regional Meet

Herndon freshman Bradley advances in all-around competition.

The Oakton gymnastics team finished runner-up at the Conference 5 meet on Feb. 6.

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McLean, W-L Gymnastics Teams Qualify for Regionals

Highlanders win Conference 6 title, W-L runner-up.

W-L, McLean gymnastics finished 1-2 at regionals the last two years.

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Cavaliers Praise ‘the Best Coach’

Woodson gymnastics coach Mike Cooper wrapping up final season.

Woodson finished runner-up at the Conference 7 gymnastics meet.

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TC Gymnastics Wins Conference 7 Championship

School’s first full gymnastics team since early 1980s produces title.

T.C. Williams has its first full gymnastics team since the early 1980s.

Sharpshooting Richards Leads West Potomac Past TC

Senior guard scores 22 points, makes six 3-pointers.

The West Potomac boys' basketball team beat rival T.C. Williams on Jan. 25.

Aggressive Auslander Leads Herndon Boys

Talented Hornets have state-title aspirations.

The Herndon boys' basketball team has won 14 of its first 16 games.

Lake Braddock Boys’ Basketball Beats Woodson

Bruins, Cavaliers have become Conference 7’s top teams.

The Lake Braddock and Woodson boys' basketball teams each have one conference loss.

Youthful Guards Hatch, Meyers Spark Vikings

Sophomore, freshman lead Whitman girls’ basketball to win.

The Whitman girls' basketball team defeated Quince Orchard on Jan. 23.

Yorktown Gymnastics Wins National District Championship

W-L wins Invite title, places second in district standings.

The Yorktown gymnastics team snapped Washington-Lee's streak of National District championships.

Mandela’s Three-Point Play Lifts Bruins to Win

Lake Braddock girls’ basketball edges Woodson.

The Lake Braddock girls' basketball team defeated Woodson 40-37.

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TC Gymnastics Places Third at W-L Invitational

Titans compete as team for first time this season.

T.C. Williams' Holland Cathey placed third in the all-around competition during the W-L Invite on Jan. 25.

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Centreville Girls’ Basketball Avenges Loss to Chantilly

Green scores 20, Wakefield’s defense praised.

The Centreville girls' basketball team defeated Chantilly on Tuesday night.

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Mount Vernon Girls’ Basketball Showing Improvement

Majors have won 4 of 5, including victory over Oakton.

The Mount Vernon girls' basketball team is 9-3.

Herndon Gymnast Bradley Knocks Off Rust

Freshman wins all-around at Jan. 16 home meet.

The Herndon gymnastics team placed second at a home meet on Jan. 16.

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Changing of the Guard?

Centreville girls’ basketball wins third straight over Oakton.

The Centreville girls' basketball team has won three straight against Oakton.

Sharpshooting Berglund Leads Spartans in Blowout Victory

Senior guard scores 30 points, makes 13 of 14 attempts.

The West Springfield girls' basketball team improved to 13-0.

T.C. Williams Gymnastics Hoping for Team Success

Titans have grown from Girard’s solo act during freshman season.

The T.C. Williams gymnastics team has four competitors this season after having just one two years ago.

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W-L Gymnastics Winning Despite Loss of ‘Fab Four’

Hatcher twins, freshman Shea lead Generals.

Washington-Lee is the two-time defending region gymnastics champion.

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South Lakes’ Aghayere, Rendle Dominate Boards in Victory

Madison’s Koshuta scores 28 points in defeat.

The South Lakes girls' basketball team defeated Madison 60-52 on Jan. 10.

Oakton’s Weaver Leads Gymnastics Team to Victory

Sophomore wins all-around competition.

The Oakton gymnastics team won a home meet on Jan. 9.

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Top Potomac Sports Moments of 2013

Here is a look at the top Potomac sports moments of 2013.

Top Reston, Herndon Sports Moments of 2013

Here is a look at the top Reston and Herndon sports moments of 2013.

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Top Arlington Sports Moments of 2013

Here is a look at the top Arlington sports moments of 2013.

Top Sports Moments of 2013

The year 2013 provided several exciting moments in local sports.

Top Sports Moments of 2013: Potomac

The year 2013 provided several exciting moments in local sports. For Whitman High School, the girls’ basketball team won a region title before suffering a one-point loss in the state semifinals. The girls’ soccer team made it all the way to the state final --- and won. For Wootton, the golf team repeated as state champion while the field hockey team fell just short of a state title. Here is a look at the top moments in Potomac sports for 2013.

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Top Vienna Sports Moments of 2013

Here is a look at the top Vienna sports moments of 2013.

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Top Burke,Springfield, Fairfax, Fairfax Station Sports Moments of 2013.

Here is a look at the top Burke, Springfield, Fairfax, Fairfax Station sports moments of 2013.

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Top Centreville and Chantilly Sports Moments of 2013

Here is a look at the top Centreville and Chantilly sports moments of 2013.

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Top Alexandria Sports Moments of 2013

Here is a look at the top moments in Alexandria sports for 2013.

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Centreville Football Beats Oscar Smith for 6A State Championship

Wildcats finish 15-0, ranked No. 15 nationally by USA TODAY.

The Centreville football team defeated Oscar Smtih 35-6 in the VHSL 6A state championship game on Dec. 14.

West Springfield’s Berglund Reaches 1,000 Career Points

Spartans start season 5-0.

West Springfield senior guard Amy Berglund reached 1,000 career points on Dec. 7 against Madison.

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McLean Girls' Basketball Cruises to Victory Against Langley

Highlanders pull away with 35-3 run.

The McLean girls' basketball team improved to 4-0 with a win over Langley on Friday.

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McLean Boys' Basketball Beats Rival Langley in Overtime

Highlanders senior Sullivan leads all scorers with 17 points.

The McLean boys' basketball team evened its record at 2-2 with a win over Langley on Friday.

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Centreville Football Team Headed to State Championship Game

Wildcats beat Westfield in 6A North region final.

Centreville will face Oscar Smith in the big-school state championship game for the second time in three seasons.

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Wakefield Boys’ Basketball Beats T.C. in Memorial Game

Warriors win despite shooting 9-for-30 from the free-throw line.

The Wakefield boys' basketball team opened its season with a 56-51 win over T.C. Williams.

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Woodson's Bowles Scores Career-High 25 Points in Win over Fairfax

Junior point guard returned to Woodson after planning to transfer.

The Woodson boys' basketball team evened its record at 1-1 with win over Fairfax.

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Robinson Boys' Basketball Outlasts Edison in Double-Overtime Thriller

Rams make 14 3-pointers, including eight from senior guard Bynum.

The Robinson boys' basketball team opened its season with a 95-91 victory against Edison.

Whitman Girls’ Basketball Has Visions of Winning at UMBC

Vikings lost by one point in last season’s state semifinals.

The Whitman girls' basketball team will face Good Counsel on Friday.

Newman Enters First Season as Langley Head Boys’ Basketball Coach

Collier, Callaghan are Saxons’ top returning athletes.

The Langley boys' basketball team will take on Stuart on Friday.

Alcorta Wins Foot Locker South Regionals

Lake Braddock’s Christen, Kunc advance to nationals.

The Football Locker national cross country meet is this weekend in San Diego.

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Esherick Returns as Yorktown’s Top Scoring Threat

Senior point guard Leano will be asked for leadership.

The Yorktown boys' basketball team lost to Woodson in the opening round of last year's regional tournament.

T.C. Williams Figures to Benefit From Increased Depth

Titans won district title last season with roster small in numbers.

The T.C. Williams girls' basketball team won its season-opener against Bishop Ireton.

Mount Vernon Girls’ Basketball Stumbles in Season Opener

Majors lose to strong Centreville team, 60-32.

The Mount Vernon girls' basketball team is off to a 0-1 start.

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Centreville Girls’ Basketball Thumps Mount Vernon in Opener

Wildcats prove to their coach they have the desire to win.

The Centreville girls' basketball team beat Mount Vernon, 60-32.

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Westfield Beats Lake Braddock with Improbable Comeback.

Bulldogs overcome 13-point deficit in game’s final six minutes.

Westfield will face Centreville in the 6A North title game on Saturday.

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Warhawks Welcome Return of 6-Foot-2 Koshuta

Post player missed sophomore season due to torn ACL.

The Madison girls' basketball team opens its season tonight at Oakton.

Wakefield Returns Three Starters from State Playoff Team

Warriors must overcome loss of leaders Moore, Nega.

The Wakefield boys' basketball team opens the season on Dec. 7 against T.C. Williams.

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Inexperienced Titans Looking To Get Program Back on Track

Coach King wants group effort until standout players emerge.

The T.C. Williams boys' basketball team opens its season at Wakefield on Dec. 7.

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Majors Motivated by Pain of Season-Ending Loss

Shannon, Porter are Mount Vernon’s top returning athletes.

The Mount Vernon girls' basketball team will open its season at Centreville on Dec. 3.