Mount Vernon Hosts Inaugural Mini-Majors Football Camp
On June 5-7, Mount Vernon High School hosted the inaugural Mini-Majors Football Camp.
T.C. Williams Grad Forrer Back Playing Baseball in Hometown
Two years after missing his senior season at T.C. Williams with a torn ACL in his left knee, Adam Forrer is back playing baseball in his hometown.
West Potomac Softball Ends Season in Region Semifinals
Wolverines must replace standouts Maniglia, Picini, McHugh.
The West Potomac softball team’s 2012 season ended with an emotional pair of postseason contests.
Davis, Krage Lead Oakton Softball to States
Allison Davis and Mandy Krage lifted the Oakton softball team into the state tournament.
Big Train Opens Season as 3-Time Defending Champion
Big Train Opens Season as 3-Time Defending Champion
The Bethesda Big Train enters its 14th season of existence.
Majors’ Season Ends in PK Shootout
In a year that included the program’s first No. 1 seed in the district tournament and first district title since 2005, Mount Vernon’s season came to an end on penalty kicks.
Robinson Boys Reach Semifinals
Rams defeat Mount Vernon in penalty-kick shootout.
Thanks to memories from practices with his club team, Robinson goalkeeper Josh Penn stepped up and sent the Rams boys' soccer team to the region semifinals.
TC Boys’ Soccer Falls Short in Region Quarterfinals
T.C. Williams lost to Langley, 1-0, in the boys' soccer region quarterfinals on May 24 at Parker-Gray Stadium.
Lowen, Yoest Pitch Patriots Past West Potomac
Yorktown baseball ends season in regional quarterfinals.
John Yoest struck out West Potomac’s 3-4-5 hitters, including a pair of first-team all-region selections, in the seventh inning and Yorktown held on for a 7-4 victory on May 25 at Greenbrier Park.
Langley Soccer Reaches Region Semifinals
Saxons defeat T.C. Williams, 1-0, in quarterfinals.
The Langley boys’ soccer team fought an uphill battle against T.C. Williams and the Titans’ spirited home crowd during the regional quarterfinals on May 24. But thanks to the defense of Rhys Howard and a goal from striker Justin Galiani, the Saxons found a way to advance.
West Springfield Upsets Lake Braddock for Region Baseball Title
Senior pitcher Tobin leads Spartans to victory with 8 1/3-inning effort.
Tyler Tobin shut down the Lake Braddock lineup in an extra-inning affair, leading West Springfield to a 3-2, nine-inning victory and the Northern Region baseball championship at Madison High School.
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.
Braun Saves TC Boys’ Soccer in Regional Opener
Titans defeat Stuart in penalty-kick shootout.
T.C. Williams goalkeeper Nick Braun has two clutch saves in a Northern Region tournament victory against Stuart.
MV Boys’ Soccer Captures National District Title
Majors beat Yorktown for first district championship since 2005.
Simond Kargbo’s goal in the 60th minute broke a 1-all tie, Amardo Oakley converted a penalty kick for insurance and the Mount Vernon boys' soccer team captured its first district title since 2005 with a 3-1 victory against Yorktown on May 18 at MVHS.
Lake Braddock Baseball Wins Patriot District
Bruins beat West Springfield for second title in three years.
The Lake Braddock baseball team pounded 10 hits and played solid defense behind starting pitcher Michael Church en route to a 7-2 victory against West Springfield on May 21 in the Patriot District championship game.
Bulldogs Boys’ Lax Ends Season at State Semifinals
Churchill falls to Westminster, 14-10.
While Churchill experienced emotional high and lows, the Bulldogs are hoping the 2012 season acts as a foundation for a formidable future.
Churchill Girls’ Lax More Competitive at State Level
Bulldogs capture third consecutive region championship.
After winning a third consecutive 4A/3A West Region championship, the Churchill girls’ lacrosse team once again fell short in the state semifinals. This time, however, a more competitive contest gave the Bulldogs reason to believe they’re improving.
Whitman Baseball Falls Short
Vikings lost to Northwest in extra innings in region final.
Northwest defeated Whitman, 5-3, in eight innings on May 18 in Bethesda to earn the 4A West crown.
Prins Leads Yorktown Softball Past Former W-L Teammates
Patriots defeat Generals in district tournament semifinals.
Lillian Prins smashed a full-count pitch off the center-field fence for an RBI double, lifting the Yorktown softball team to a 2-1 victory on May 17 and a berth in the National District tournament championship game.
Hayfield Girls’ Lax Drops OT Heartbreaker to Yorktown
Hawks finish National District runner-up for third straight season.
Yorktown defeated Hayfield, 9-8, in sudden-death overtime on May 10, capturing its seventh consecutive district title. The Hawks held a 6-2 halftime lead and a one-goal advantage during the second overtime period, but couldn’t fend off the Patriots.
Woodson Boys’ Lax Wins Patriot District
Cavaliers avenge losses to Annandale, South County.
The Woodson boys' lacrosse team defeated South County on May 11 to win the Patriot District tournament title.
Woodson Girls’ Lax Wins 3rd Straight Patriot Title
Finnerty’s five goals push Cavaliers past Lake Braddock.
After losing to the Bruins in the regular season, Woodson beat Lake Braddock, 14-11, in the Patriot District girls' lacrosse tournament final on May 11.
Sargent Leads SSSAS Softball to ISL AA Tournament Title
Junior’s maturity shows in 13-strikeout, five-RBI performance.
St. Stephen's & St. Agnes pitcher Alexis Sargent struck out 13 and went 4 for 4 with five RBIs during the Saints' victory in the ISL AA softball tournament final.
Churchill Boys’ Lax Ends Wootton’s 6-Year Stranglehold
Bulldogs beat Patriots, advance to region championship game.
Churchill defeated Wootton, 9-6, in the 4A/3A West Region semifinals on Monday, May 14, ending the Patriots’ six-year run as region champion.
Churchill Girls’ Lax Reaches 4th Consecutive Region Final
Flax scores 7 goals, Bulldogs beat Blake in semifinal shootout.
Churchill’s path to a fourth consecutive region final appearance hasn’t been easy, but the Bulldogs completed the task with a 21-16 victory over the Bengals on May 14.
Seven Straight
Yorktown girls’ lax beats Hayfield in sudden-death OT to maintain district-title streak.
Junior midfielder Meaghan Galvin scored in sudden-death overtime to lift the Yorktown girls' lacrosse team to a 9-8 victory at Hayfield Secondary School, giving the Patriots their seventh consecutive district championship.
Mount Vernon Boys’ Soccer Approaching No. 1 Seed
Majors receive wake-up call from loss to Chantilly.
The Mount Vernon boys' soccer team has responded well to its first loss of the season.
SSSAS Girls’ Lax Coach Jenkins Earns Win No. 600
Saints coach co-founded program at St. Agnes School in 1976.
Kathy Jenkins, who co-founded the girls' lacrosse program at St. Agnes School in 1976, earned her 600th career victory on May 3.
Churchill Boys’ Lax Storms Back Against Watkins Mill
Bulldogs enter postseason as top seed in 4A/3A West.
While things started poorly for the Churchill boys' lacrosse team, the Bulldogs ended their regular season finale game playing like a No. 1 seed.
Churchill Girls’ Lax Enters Playoffs as No. 2 Seed
Bulldogs beat Watkins Mill in regular season finale.
With leading scorer Mairin Hall sidelined due to illness, the Churchill girls’ lacrosse team closed the regular season with a 17-7 victory against Watkins Mill on May 7 in Montgomery Village. While the Bulldogs still had more than enough to get past the Wolverines, Churchill wasn’t so fortunate against Quince Orchard three days earlier.
Dowdell Powers Yorktown Baseball Past Hayfield
Patriots win, Stuart loss earns Yorktown district’s top seed.
Red Dowdell’s fifth-inning RBI triple tied the score at 1-all and his seventh-inning double off the center-field fence plated the winning run as the Yorktown baseball team defeated Hayfield 3-2 at Greenbrier Park.
SSSAS Boys’ Lax Blows Out Episcopal
It has been said records can be thrown out when rivals play one another. On April 27, the St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes boys’ lacrosse team might have disregarded Episcopal’s record, but it didn’t forget the Maroon’s three-game win streak between the Alexandria programs.
TC’s Whitmire Commits To Play Volleyball at JMU
Kate Whitmire got off the phone with the James Madison University volleyball coaching staff on April 23 and started to dance. The T.C. Williams junior had determined where she was going to college and it was time to celebrate a weight lifted off her shoulders.
Lake Braddock Baseball Versatile in Victory
Bruins beat Woodson with power, pitching and execution.
After falling behind early in Tuesday’s game at Woodson, the Lake Braddock baseball team put on a third-inning display of offensive versatility.
Hauptle Leads Wolverines to Victory on Senior Night
West Potomac girls’ lacrosse defeats South County in overtime.
Emily Hauptle’s final regular season game as a member of the West Potomac girls’ lacrosse team began with an invite to the prom. It ended with the senior scoring a pair of overtime goals to beat South County.
Yorktown Girls’ Soccer Cruises Past Competition
Patriots outscored opponents 48-3 during 9-0-2 start.
While Meghan Flynn’s desire to capitalize on a scoring opportunity helped the Yorktown girls’ soccer team put the finishing touch on a 3-0 victory against the Rebels, the Patriots’ desire to remain undefeated pushed them to a 9-0-2 record through the season’s first 11 games.
Pitcher Haynes Leads Wootton Softball to Division Title
Patriots beat Whitman behind senior’s complete-game effort.
Senior pitcher Casey Haynes led the Wootton softball team past Whitman on April 30 to capture the 4A South Division championship.
Mount Vernon Boys’ Soccer Remains Undefeated
Castellon’s two second-half goals lift Majors past Stuart.
The Mount Vernon boys' soccer team defeated Stuart 3-1 on April 21 to remain undefeated.
Churchill’s Edens, Arthur-Williams Compete at Capital Classic
Edens scores 11 in win, Arthur-Williams grabs 7 rebounds in defeat.
Two of the best basketball players Churchill has to offer stepped outside of their usual Bulldog roles during the 39th Annual Capital Classic on April 21, but that didn’t stop Sam Edens and Sarafina Arthur-Williams from having an impact during the all-day all-star event at T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria.
T.C. Williams’ Huggins, Moss Compete in Capital Classic
Episcopal’s Fitzpatrick coaches Adala Moto, Savage.
It didn’t long for T.C. Williams senior T.J. Huggins to show he could play with some of the nation’s best at the 39th Annual Capital Classic.
Northern Region Well Represented at Capital Classic
West Springfield’s Battle, T.C. Williams’ Huggins win MVP honors.
Coming off the bench didn't stop West Springfield senior Logan Battle from earning MVP honors during the 39th Annual Capital Classic.
Yorktown Boys’ Lax Shuts Down Washington-Lee
Patriots have won four of five since 0-7 start.
The Yorktown boys' lacrosse team has rebounded after an 0-7 start.
Zdebski’s 5 Goals Lift West Potomac Girls’ Lax to Win
Wolverines start season 6-0, including pair of Patriot District victories.
After leading the West Potomac girls’ lacrosse team to a victory against Lee on April 13, junior midfielder Karley Zdebski showed shyness, declining a postgame interview. Unfortunately for the Lancers, Zdebski wasn’t nearly as passive during the game.
SSSA Girls’ Lax Avenges Spring Fling Loss to Good Counsel
Reed scored 5 goals for Saints, Phillips, Fogarty add 3 apiece.
While competitive situations are the norm for the St. Stephen's & St. Agnes girls' lacrosse team, an April 14 contest against Good Counsel presented a motivational scenario that captured the Saints’ attention.
Hendrix Keeps Lake Braddock Softball Undefeated
Bruins beat South County in battle for first place in Patriot District.
Lake Braddock's Amanda Hendrix tossed a complete game during her third consecutive start in the pitcher’s circle, holding South County scoreless after the third inning as the Bruins remained undefeated with a 3-2, eight-inning victory.
W-L, Yorktown Boys’ Soccer Play to 1-All Tie
Generals off to slow start following 2011 National District title.
After a 16-win season that included a National District title and a trip to the Northern Region semifinals last year, the Washington-Lee boys’ soccer team is still trying to settle into a groove in 2012. Facing rival Yorktown on April 16, the Generals didn’t do themselves any favors while trying to elevate their level of play.
Whitman Senior McGill Thriving in Return from Injury
Left-handed pitcher has not allowed an earned run in 19 2/3 innings.
Whitman senior pitcher Ryan McGill is thriving after missing most of his junior season due to injury.
Nimiry’s Hat Trick Leads TC Boys’ Soccer to Victory
Titans score five goals in Patriot District opener against West Potomac.
The T.C. Williams boys’ soccer team had struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities early in the season, managing just six goals in five games en route to a 0-4-1 record. Against the Wolverines on April 10, the Titans found several ways to get the job done.