W-L Girls’ XC Wins Third Consecutive District Title
Each of Generals’ seven harriers place in top 11.
The Washington-Lee girls' cross country team produced seven all-district runners.
W-L Girls’ X-Country Places Second at Glory Days Invite
Chantilly’s McGorty, West Springfield’s Alcorta break records.
The Washington-Lee girls' cross country team finished second at the 20th Annual Glory Days Invitational.
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.
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.
Top 100: Eric Sievers, Washington-Lee, Football, 1976
Generals tight end Starred at Maryland before flying `Air Coryell' in San Diego.
Think about some of the greatest NFL offenses of all time — the Cleveland Browns of the 1950's under QB Otto Graham; the 1983-84 Redskins who eclipsed the all-time mark for most points scored in a season; the Kurt Warner-led St. Louis Rams of a few years ago who moved the football and scored seemingly at will.
Top 100: Hummer Brothers Washington-Lee, Basketball, 1963 and 1966
Big Men siblings led `Little Generals' to prominence in 1960s.
In the early 1960's, the Washington-Lee High boys basketball team was a Virginia state power, thanks in large part to 6-foot-6 inch pivot player Ed Hummer. Hummer, a consistent scorer, rebounder and game-changer on defense, was the linchpin player who fueled the Generals to consecutive state 1A titles in both the 1961-62 and 62-63 basketball seasons.
Top 100: Reggie Harrison, Washington-Lee, Football, 1969
Former Generals star had huge punt block in Super Bowl X.
Reggie Harrison found football fame as both a collegiate and a professional NFL running back. But he found his true love for the game as a high school standout at Washington-Lee in Arlington.
Top 100: Lori Grimm, Washington-Lee, Softball, 1976
In Arlington sports lore, Grimm has excelled as female athlete and coach.
When being a female sports standout was not the norm back in the mid 1970's, Arlington's Lori Grimm excelled on the softball diamond, the soccer field, and the basketball court.
Top 100: Clay Kirby, Washington-Lee Baseball, 1966
Former Generals ace pitched for `Big Red Machine' in the 70s.
Whether his teams were winning big or losing big, former major league pitcher Clay Kirby could always be counted on to take the mound and give his team some quality innings.
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.
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.
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.
W-L Boys’ Lax Loses to Oakton
The Washington-Lee boys’ lacrosse team failed to score in the first half and managed just one goal in the first three quarters as the Generals lost to Oakton 14-2 on March 30 at Herndon High School.
W-L Girls’ Gymnastics Captures First Region Title
Generals edge McLean by less than four-tenths of a point.
Washington-Lee won the 2012 Northern Region championship, holding off McLean by less than four-tenths of a point.
Washington-Lee Wrestling Finishes District Runner-Up
Two Generals win individual National District championships.
The Washington-Lee wrestling team’s "light guys" made sure the Generals were well represented at the 2012 National District tournament.