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Jon Roetman

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South Lakes Volleyball Coach Eyes Top-Four District Finish

Seahawks reach Hayfield tournament semifinals.

South Lakes volleyball coach Cheri Hostetler has her sights set on finishing in the top half of the eight-team Liberty District.

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Seniors Reuther, DeGuisto Lead O’Connell Girls’ Soccer

Knights frustrated by draw against Georgetown Visitation.

The Bishop O'Connell girls' soccer team finished in a 1-1 tie with Georgetown Visitation on Sept. 28.

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Sanford Leads Madison Football Past Langley

Langley’s Mun rushes for 221 yards, 2 TDs in defeat.

The Madison football team defeated Langley, 24-21, on Sept. 28.

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W-L Field Hockey Beats Yorktown, 1-0

Generals midfielder Lunn scores game’s lone goal.

The Washington-Lee field hockey team defeated Yorktown on Sept. 20.

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Ireton Girls’ Soccer Loses to Undefeated Holy Cross

Coach Leon looking for more intensity from talented Cardinals.

The Bishop Ireton girls' soccer team lost to Holy Cross on Sept. 25.

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Trio Leads Huskies to 9-1 Start

Flint Hill volleyball sweeps Oakton.

Flint Hill swept Oakton in a private-public school volleyball matchup.

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Hendersons Are Winners in Return to West Potomac

Bruins overcome 16-7 halftime deficit to beat Wolverines.

Quarterback Caleb Henderson, linebacker Jon Henderson and defensive coordinator Eric Henderson came out on the winning end during their return to West Potomac.

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West Potomac Field Hockey Finishes Sixth at Invitational

Wolverines beat Wakefield; lose to Fairfax, Yorktown, W-L.

The West Potomac field hockey team finished sixth at the two-day Herndon Invitational.

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Yorktown Field Hockey Finishes Fourth at Herndon Invite

Washington-Lee wins fifth-place game in overtime.

Yorktown finishes fourth, W-L fifth, Wakefield eighth at two-day Herndon Invitational on Sept. 14-15.

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Marshall Goes Undefeated, Places Third at Field Hockey Invite

Scoring format leaves Statesmen out of championship game.

Marshall finished 4-0 at the two-day Herndon Invitational on Sept. 14-15.

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Host Herndon Finishes Runner-Up at Field Hockey Invite

Hornets led by sophomores Stone, Palacios.

The Herndon field hockey team finished second at the two-day Herndon Invitational on Sept. 14-15.

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Fairfax Field Hockey Wins Herndon Invitational

Rebels outscored opponents 37-1 during 10-0 start.

The Fairfax field hockey team posted four shutouts en route to winning the two-day Herndon Invitational on Sept. 14-15.

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West Springfield Football Remains Undefeated

Spartans beat rival Lee to improve to 3-0.

West Springfield defeated Lee, 33-14, on Sept. 14.

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Lake Braddock Field Hockey Beats TC in OT

The Lake Braddock field hockey team defeated T.C. Williams, 2-1, in overtime on Sept. 14.

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Burns’ 3 TDs Propel Westfield to Lopsided Victory

Six Bulldogs score at least one touchdown against TC

Westfield quarterback Chris Mullins connected with Devon Burns for three touchdowns in the Bulldogs' 55-28 victory against T.C. Williams.

Christen, Lake Braddock Girls’ XC Win at Monroe Parker

Defending state champ Chase withdraws due to lower-body pain.

The Lake Braddock girls' cross country team won the Monroe Parker Invitational.

McGorty Wins Invitational

Chargers capture boys’ team title, girls finish fifth.

Chantilly's Sean McGorty won the boy's individual title at the Monroe Parker Invitational.

West Potomac Girls’ XC Finishes Fourth at Invitational

Wolverines finished 3rd at 2011 states, graduated top 2 harriers.

Katie Genuario led the West Potomac girls' cross country team to a fourth-place finish at the Monroe Parker Invitational.

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South County QB Symmes Scores 3 TDs in Defeat

Stallions lose second straight heartbreaker.

South County was stopped at the Oakton 8-yard line on its final possession.

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QB Downer Leads Oakton Football Past South County

Senior throws three touchdown passes, runs for one.

Oakton quarterback Kyle Downer led the Cougars to a 28-21 victory against South County on Sept. 7.

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Lee Takes Over at Quarterback for Churchill Football Team

Bulldogs improve to 2-0 with victory against Whitman.

The Churchill football team improved to 2-0 with a 33-9 victory against Whitman on Sept. 7.

Bishop Ireton Drops Season Opener to Bishop O’Connell

Bishop Ireton football coach Tony Verducci was pleased with how the Cardinals finished their game against Bishop O'Connell on Aug. 31.

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Titans Demolish Wakefield in Season Opener

TC will host 2011 region runner-up Westfield on Sept. 8.

The T.C. Williams football team opened the 2012 season with a 73-0 victory against Wakefield.

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West Potomac Extends Winning Streak Against Mount Vernon

Wolverines win with new head coach, quarterback, offense.

West Potomac beat Mount Vernon, 34-7, on Aug. 30.

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South County Volleyball Drops Season Opener

Stallions fall to Yorktown in five despite Bruder’s 18 kills.

Trista Barnhart is in her second season as South County head volleyball coach.

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Senior Trio Leads Woodson Volleyball

King, Dallman, Price hope to soften the loss of two all-state athletes.

The Woodson volleyball team defeated Chantilly, 3-1, on Sept. 4.

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Centreville Edges Lake Braddock in Season-Opening Thriller

Wildcats score in final minute to beat Bruins, 28-27.

Centreville overcomes 13-point deficit to beat Lake Braddock.

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O’Connell Football Wins First Game on New Turf Field

Knights, first-year head coach Smith beat Bishop Ireton.

The Bishop O'Connell football team opened the 2012 season with a victory against Bishop Ireton.

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Seahawks Off to Strong Start

South Lakes Field Hockey wins 3 of 4 at “Under the Lights” tournament.

Jessica Dowd is in her second season coaching the South Lakes field hockey team.

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Lee Field Hockey Hosts ‘Under the Lights’

After defeating Wakefield, 6-0, in its season opener, Lee hosted the 2012 “Under the Lights” tournament Aug. 24-25.

Meghan Cox scored a pair of goals for the Lee field hockey team during the "Under the Lights" tournament Aug. 24-25.

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Spartans Win 4 of 6

Spartans looking for first district title in nearly four decades.

The West Springfield field hockey team won four of its first six games this season.

Whitman Continues Quarterback Transition

McGowan to start against Wootton, Morton could see time.

Whitman opens the 2012 season against Wootton on Aug. 31.

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Mount Vernon Field Hockey Led by Senior Class

Majors have played in three consecutive district championship games.

The Mount Vernon field hockey team went 3-0-1 at the "Under the Lights" tournament Aug. 24-25 at Lee High School.

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Day Leads Herndon Football

Hornets amassed 3-17 record during previous two seasons.

Brian Day, a former assistant at Westfield and Centreville, is in his first season as head coach of the Herndon football team.

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Jarrell Leads Woodson Field Hockey

Cavaliers fell short of regional tournament in 2011.

Meg Jarrell, 22, is in her first season as head coach of the Woodson field hockey team.

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Defense Is Strength of Titans Field Hockey

T.C. Williams field hockey team beats Hayfield in its tournament opener.

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T.C. Williams Football Loaded with Playmakers

Titans to open 2012 season at home against Wakefield.

The T.C. Williams football team is loaded with playmakers entering the 2012 season.

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Molnar Leads Yorktown Volleyball Past South County

Junior tallies 20 kills in five-game, season-opening victory.

Molnar's 20 kills propel Yorktown volleyball past South County in opener.

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Quarterback Henderson Set to Excel at Lake Braddock

Former West Potomac coaches join Bruins’ staff.

After a strong sophomore year at West Potomac, quarterback Caleb Henderson enters his junior season as a member of the Lake Braddock football team.

Ireton Looking To Match, Eclipse Last Year’s Success

Cardinals’ 2011 season ended in heartbreaking fashion.

The Bishop Ireton football team looks to maintain its winning ways.

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Shim, Weiss Lead Churchill Field Hockey in 2012

Bulldogs looking to build on 2011 region runner-up finish.

The Churchill field hockey team looks reached the 4A West Region championship game last season.

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Cancer-Free Randolph Returns to Titans

Coach missed final six games of 2011 season.

T.C. Williams head football coach Dennis Randolph was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2011, causing him to miss the final six games of the season. One year later, he's cancer-free and back coaching the Titans.

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Pedaling with Pals

Potomac Pedalers provides group rides for area cyclists.

Cyclists of all ages and ability levels can participate in group rides with the Potomac Pedalers.

Bethesda’s Renfroe Is Ripken League’s Top Slugger

Mississippi native leads league in home runs, RBIs, fourth in batting average.

Bethesda Big Train slugger Hunter Renfroe leads the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League in home runs and RBIs, and is fourth in batting average.

Potomac Native Wins World Series of Poker Event

Churchill graduate wins nearly $560,000.

Potomac native and 2005 Churchill graduate Cliff Goldkind won nearly $560,000 in a World Series of Poker event.

Coach Garza Leaves Mount Vernon for Robinson

Led Majors boys’ soccer for nine years.

Robert Garza takes over as head coach of the Robinson boys' soccer program after nine seasons with Mount Vernon.

O’Connell’s Finucane, Ferraro Named Softball All-Americans

Knights finish 2012 season ranked No. 5 in the nation.

Bishop O'Connell softball players Tori Finucane and Jillian Ferraro were named first-team All-Americans for the 2012 season.

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Manager Colangelo to Big Train: ‘Perform or Quit’

Bethesda falls to last place in 10-team CRCBL with loss to Rockville.

The Bethesda Big Train fell into last place in the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League after a loss to the first-place Rockville Express on June 18.

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Yorktown Grads Dowdell, Wood Teammates Again

Former Patriot sluggers play for Vienna River Dogs of CRCBL.

After stellar baseball careers at Yorktown High School, Red Dowdell and Shaun Wood have continued their successful ways while playing in the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League.

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Rogers Leads Lake Braddock to State Baseball Title

Junior left-hander throws four-hit shutout, hits home run.

Lake Braddock captured the first baseball state championship in school history with a 4-0 victory against Kellam on June 9 at Westfield High School.