Churchill Football Beats Wootton, Secures Playoff Spot
Bulldog seniors play final regular season home game.
The Churchill football team defeated Wootton, 24-14, on Oct. 26.
Edison’s Colson, Flack Win District Titles
Eagle boys’ win team championship.
The Edison cross country program produced two individual National District championships and one team title on Oct. 25.
West Potomac Boys’, Girls’ XC Advance to Regionals
Halladay, Genuario lead Wolverines with 7th-place finishes.
The West Potomac boys' and girls' cross country teams each finished in the top four at the Patriot District championships.
TC’s Girma, Brown Qualify for XC Regionals
Lake Braddock wins boys’, girls’ Patriot District XC titles.
The T.C. Williams boys' cross country team had two runners qualify for regionals.
Chantilly Boys’ XC Wins First Concorde District Title
Westfield boys’, Chantilly, Centreville girls’ qualify for regionals.
The Chantilly boys' cross country team on Oct. 24 produced the best score in the 19-year history of the Concorde District championships.
Yorktown’s Stewart, Brown Burn Mount Vernon
Running backs combine for more than 200 yards, 5 touchdowns.
The Yorktown football team improved to 9-0 with a 35-0 victory against Mount Vernon on Oct. 26.
Lake Braddock Girls’, Boys’ XC Win District Titles
Bruins’ Chase, Tuck win individual championships.
The Lake Braddock cross country program had a big day at the Patriot District championships on Oct. 25.
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.
Oakton’s Klimkiewicz Repeats as Concorde XC Champ
Madison girls’ win Liberty District title.
For the second straight season, Oakton’s Allie Klimkiewicz held off Robinson’s Macey Schweikert to win the Concorde District girls’ cross country championship.
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Area Schools Closing in Face of Weather Threat
Threat of flooding, high winds from Hurricane Sandy prompts decision.
Better safe than sorry. Based on that philosophy, Fairfax County Public Schools announced early Sunday afternoon that all FCPS schools will be closed Monday and Tuesday because of the continuing threat of flooding and hurricane-force winds from Hurricane Sandy, a “rare hybrid storm” expected to make landfall on Monday.
TC Defense Experiencing Late-Season Surge
Titans beat Annandale to keep alive slim playoff hopes.
The T.C. Williams football team defeated Annandale, 52-7, on Oct. 20.
Yorktown Field Hockey Finishes District Runner-Up
Patriots reach championship game despite loss of 12 seniors.
The Yorktown field hockey team lost to Mount Vernon in the National District championship game on Oct. 22.
MVHS Field Hockey Wins 3rd District Title in 4 Years
Majors beat Chantilly in opening round of regionals.
The Mount Vernon field hockey team won its third National District title in the last four years.
Burns’ Big Plays, Defense Lead Westfield to Victory
Oakton’s Downer, Wandey Run Strong in Defeat
The Westfield football team defeated Oakton, 28-14, on Oct. 19.
Fairfax Field Hockey Beats Lake Braddock in Regionals
Sophomore Duke scores lone goal for Rebels.
The Fairfax field hockey team defeated Lake Braddock, 1-0, in the opening round of the Northern Region Tournament on Oct. 23.
Classified Advertising Oct 24, 2012
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“Hey Beez; Beez, It’s Me”
It was my father all right – in a dream. Standing five feet away, approximately, in a well-lit, local convenience store with which I am extremely familiar. This was no case of mistaken identity. Besides, he was wearing those blue, terrycloth shorts of his that my mother always hated. So yes, I called out to him, surprised as I was to see him, locally as it were.
Classified Advertising Oct. 17, 2012
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