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Great Falls: Langley Girls' Basketball Team on a Roll

Hard-nosed defense, Coach Baker’s preparation key during 13-1 start.

The Langley girls' basketball team defeated Langley 44-25 on Jan. 23 to improve to 13-1.

McLean Gymnastics Looking for Return to States

Highlanders finished state runner-up in 2014.

The McLean gymnastics team finished state runner-up last year.

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When Dad (or Mom) Is High School Sports Coach

Local coaches and athletes share their feelings about the relationship between parent/coach and child/athlete.

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Running Back West Carries Langley Football Into Playoffs

Senior becomes Saxons’ all-time leading rusher.

The Langley football team will face Westfield on Friday in the opening round of the 6A North playoffs.

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Dramatic Drive Keeps Langley Playoff Hopes Alive

QB Anderson leads Saxons on game-winning march against Madison.

The Langley football team came from behind to beat Madison, 21-20.

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Andrejev Leads Langley Volleyball Team

Despite knee injury, senior totals 17 kills in loss to undefeated Madison.

Rachel Andrejev is a standout for the Langley volleyball team.

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McLean QB Maffei Sets State Record for Completions

Senior signal caller completes 42 passes in loss to Herndon.

McLean quarterback Brian Maffei completed a state-record 42 passes against Herndon on Oct. 2.

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Chantilly Volleyball Beats Defending State Champ

UVa commit Young leads Chargers with 14 kills.

The Chantilly volleyball team defeated defending VHSL 6A state champion Langley.

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Langley Volleyball Coach Shifflett Reaches 300 Wins

Andrejev’s 17 kills lead Saxons over South Lakes.

The Langley volleyball team defeated South Lakes on Monday night, giving head coach Susan Shifflett her 300th career victory.

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Marshall Senior Blackstone Commits to Cornell University

Q&A: Catcher named 2014 VHSCA 5A state baseball Player of the Year

Marshall catcher Mitch Blackstone plans to play Division I baseball.

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Blair Looks to Instill Winning Culture at McLean

Highlanders trying for first playoff berth since 2011.

The McLean football team will open the 2014 season at Washington-Lee on Sept. 5.

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Langley Lax Standout Duenkel Committed to JMU

Q&A: Junior an all-conference field hockey player, enjoys cooking.

Langley junior Halle Duenkel is committed to play lacrosse at James Madison University.

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McLean Graduate Sullivan to Pitch for Virginia Tech

Q&A: Former Highlander hurler enjoys Zac Brown Band.

McLean graduate Joey Sullivan will pitch for Virginia Tech.

Langley Grad Collier to Play Basketball at Denison University

Q&A: Collier enjoys listening to Nas, watching Will Ferrell movies.

Langley grad Garrett Collier will play basketball at Denison University.

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Langley Grad Casso to Play Football at Catholic University of America

Q&A: Standout quarterback enjoys fishing, IN-N-OUT Burger.

Langley graduate Nick Casso will play quarterback at Catholic University of America.

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World Cup Fever

Area soccer coaches, players share 2014 World Cup viewing experiences.

Area soccer players and coaches have followed the 2014 World Cup closely.

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McLean Baseball Falls to Western Branch in State Semifinals

Highlanders finish 2014 season with 15-12 record.

The McLean baseball team overcame second-half slump to reach state semifinals.

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McLean's Sullivan Makes Statement with 1-Hit Shutout of Oakton

Virginia Tech signee calls Friday's performance 'best' of high school career.

Joey Sullivan's one-hit shutout against Oakton carries the McLean baseball team to the region quarterfinals.

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Sullivan, Paine Lead McLean Past South Lakes in Conference 6 Baseball Quarterfinals

No. 7 Highlanders secure regional berth win over No. 2 Seahawks.

The McLean baseball team defeated South Lakes 5-0 on Saturday.

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Shine’s OT Goal Lifts McLean Girls’ Soccer Over Madison

Highlanders remain undefeated, improve to 6-0-3.

The McLean girls' soccer team remains undefeated.

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Herndon Softball Edges Marshall in Eight Innings

Herndon catcher Martire delivers two clutch doubles in victory.

The Herndon softball team made the most of its four hits against Marshall on Monday.

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McLean, South Lakes Girls' Soccer Teams Pleased with Season Outlook

Highlanders looking for sustained success, Seahawks looking to turn corner.

The McLean and South Lakes girls' soccer team played to a scoreless tie on April 4.

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Marshall Baseball Shows Improvement in Defeat

Catcher Blackstone, pitcher Cummins lead Statesmen in 2014.

Marshall reached the region baseball semifinals last season.

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Robinson Baseball Rallies to Beat Marshall

Rams score three in the seventh for walk-off win.

The Robinson baseball team improved to 3-0 Thursday with a 6-5 win over Marshall.

East All-Stars Beat West All-Stars in 10th Suburban Classic

McLean’s Prock named East MVP; South Lakes’ Jensen scores 22.

McLean's Cami Prock and South Lakes' Caitlin Jensen had big afternoons during the Suburban Classic.

Dowling Enters First Season as McLean Head Baseball Coach

Virginia Tech-Bound Sullivan is Highlanders’ Top Pitcher.

John Dowling spent two seasons as Lee head coach before coming to McLean

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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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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.

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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Paying Attention to the Pros

High School coaches, players share opinions on Redskins’ Meriweather.

Washington Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather has received penalties, fines and a suspension for illegal hits.

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South Lakes Field Hockey Edges Marshall

Seahawks score in opening minute of second half.

The South Lakes field hockey team improved to 8-3-1.

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West, Casso Lead Langley Football Past Chantilly

Saxons outscore Chargers 28-0 in second half.

The Langley football team improves to 2-2.

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McLean Field Hockey Beats Madison

Eckrod's second-half goal lifts Highlanders to victory.

The McLean field hockey team improved to 6-2 with a victory over Madison

McLean’s Geisler Ties School Single-Game Goal-Scoring Record

Senior scores five goals in win over Yorktown.

McLean's Erika Eckrod scored two goals against Yorktown.

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Lake Braddock Baseball Beats Marshall in Region Semifinals

Bruins secure state berth, will face Oakton in region final.

The Lake Braddock baseball team scored 13 runs in the fourth inning to pull away from Marshall.

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Underdog Marshall Baseball Advances to Region Semifinals

Statesmen one win shy of states after 0-7 start.

The Marshall baseball team will face Lake Braddock in the regional semifinals.

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McLean Girls’ Soccer Can Clinch Liberty’s No. 2 Seed

Shine leads Highlanders past Madison.

The McLean girls' soccer team defeated Madison 1-0 on May 2.

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Madison Girls' Lax Beats McLean

Nine Warhawks score at least one goal.

Freshmen and sophomores on 2011 state championship team now leaders for Madison girls' lacrosse.

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Langley Boys' Lacrosse Bounces Back

Saxons overcome missing players, loss to Robinson.

The Langley boys' lacrosse team defeated Chantilly on March 28 in a rematch of last season's state championship game.

Sullivan Leads McLean Baseball to Victory

Highlanders beat Westfield for first win of the season.

The McLean baseball team capitalized on five Westfield errors.

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Langley Boys’ Lax Looking for Fifth Straight State Title

Defense figures to be Saxons’ strength in 2013.

The Langley boys' lacrosse team opens its season on Friday against Dominion.

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Marshall Boys’ Basketball: Doormat to District Contender

Statesmen have more wins this season than previous two combined.

The Marshall boys' basketball team is in second place in the Liberty District.

Saxons Remain Undefeated

Collier’s 23 points lead Langley past South Lakes.

The Langley boys' basketball team defeated South Lakes on Dec. 14.

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Langley Tightens Defense, Beats Fairfax

Saxons hold Rebels to seven points in final 11 minutes.

The Langley boys' basketball team extended its winning streak to six games.

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McLean Girls’ Basketball Wins Chantilly Tournament

Murphy named MVP, Lee makes all-tournament team.

The McLean girls' basketball team has won six in a row.

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Langley Dominates Centreville in Opener

Head Coach Hess said Saxons will try to capitalize on team’s “beef.”

The Langley boys' basketball team will try to capitalize on its size this season.

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Langley Volleyball Team Bounces Back from Early Defeat

Saxons finished runner-up in Northern Region.

The Langley volleyball team finished Northern Region runner-up.

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Physical Langley Beats McLean

Novacki’s all-around effort, Casso’s career day lead Saxons.

The Langley football team ended the regular season with a 27-7 victory against McLean on Nov. 3.