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Mount Vernon: West Potomac's Dillard Puts Away Conference 5 Champ Chantilly
Wolverines catcher Divine makes key pickoff throw in sixth inning.
The West Potomac softball team beat Chantilly in the regional tournament on Tuesday.
Yorktown Girls’ Lacrosse Team Facing New Challenges
After eight straight National District titles, Patriots move to Conference 6
The Yorktown girls' lacrosse team won eight straight district titles before the VHSL's six-class re-alignment.
Thrasher-Walker Leads Westfield to Playoff Victory over Robinson
Bulldogs receiver Burns thrives in wildcat role.
Westfield will face Lake Braddock in the 6A North semifinals.
Arlington: Yorktown Girls’ Lax Shows ‘Mental Toughness’
Patriots win five straight after dropping season opener.
The Yorktown girls’ lacrosse team’s motto of “mental toughness” was put to the test following the first game of the season, when the Patriots opened the 2015 campaign with a 22-11 loss at home against a talented Centreville team on March 16.
W-L’s Angell, Demsie Qualify for Cross Country States
Girls’ team places sixth, boys’ 14th at regionals.
The Washington-Lee cross country program will send two runners to the state meet, which is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 10 at Great Meadow.
Physical Churchill Beats Wootton, Improves to 3-0
Bulldogs much improved from 1-9 season in 2013.
The Churchill football team defeated Wootton on Sept. 19.
Centreville Girls’ Lax Suffers First Loss in Regular-Season Finale
Wildcats issued six yellow cards in 25-20 loss to Robinson.
The hype surrounding Monday night’s matchup between the Robinson and Centreville girls’ lacrosse teams built throughout the day with comments on social media. Things got even more intense when focus shifted to the field. In a battle for the top seed in the Conference 5 tournament, the Rams and Wildcats engaged in physical play, and combined for 45 goals and eight yellow cards. There was even a brief sideline dispute between head coaches.
Centreville Girls’ Basketball Reaches Region Semifinals
Centreville won first district title since 1993.
Snowstorm Q&A: Woodson’s Maloney Went Sledding
Snowstorm Q&A with Woodson senior Seamus Maloney.
Five Northern Region Athletes Compete at Capital Classic
Wakefield senior Moore leads Northern Region scorers with 12 points.
The District All-Stars defeated the Suburban All-Stars; the United States All-Stars beat the Capital All-Stars.
Lake Braddock Baseball Advances to State Semifinals
Bruin pitcher Rogers earns quarterfinal win against Patriot.
The Lake Braddock baseball team will face Great Bridge in the state semifinals.
Sharp-Shooting Loftus Lifts Majors Over Centreville
Junior ties career high with five 3-points in regional opener.
Kelly Loftus scored 23 points and tied a career high with five 3-pointers as the Mount Vernon girls’ basketball team defeated Centreville 65-52 in the opening round of the Northern Region tournament.
Vienna: Oakton Girls' Basketball Wins Conference 5 Championship
Cougars outscore Herndon 17-0 in opening quarter.
The Oakton girls' basketball team defeated Herndon for the Conference 5 title on Friday.
Burke: Lake Braddock Football to Host Westfield
Q&A: Burins RB Atkins commits to Vanderbilt.
Lake Braddock running back Lamont Atkins committed to Vanderbilt on Sunday.
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.
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.
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.
Mount Vernon: West Potomac’s Gallagher Commits to Fresno State
Rising junior helped Wolverines reach Conference 7 final.
Martha Gallagher enjoyed her first trip to the West Coast enough that she decided to plan for a lengthy return.
Churchill Boys Fall to Magruder in Region Final
Bulldogs reach first region championship game in 33 years.
Magruder, the region’s top seed and defending champion, defeated No. 2-seed Churchill 54-39 on March 3 to take home the region title and advance to the state tournament. While disappointed their season had ended, the Bulldogs could take pride in what they had accomplished not just this year, but since the arrival of head coach Matt Miller four years ago.
Top Alexandria Sports Moments of 2013
Here is a look at the top moments in Alexandria sports for 2013.