TC To Host Capital Classic
T.C. Williams High School will host a day of high school basketball all-star festivities when the 39th Annual Capital Classic comes to Alexandria on Saturday, April 21.
Sports Briefs: Mount Vernon Boys’ Soccer Remains Undefeated
The Mount Vernon boys’ soccer team defeated Falls Church 5-2 on April 16 and Robinson 2-1 on April 13 to improve to 5-0-2.
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.
Column: “Meagulpa”
As a veteran of the chemo wars, I should have been better prepared mentally for the food/taste challenges often caused by the infusion of such cancer-fighting chemicals, but I wasn’t.
Robinson Girls' Soccer Hopefully on the Mend
Rams looking to get players back for season's second half.
The Robinson Secondary girls' soccer team opened the second half of the season with a close 2-1 road loss at Chantilly High earlier this week on Tuesday, April 10. It was the Concorde District opener for the Rams, whose record stood at 3-2-1 following the setback to the highly-ranked Chargers. Few girls' soccer teams across the Northern Region probably needed last week's spring break to rest and mend like Robinson, which has faced an assortment of injuries thus far. Rams' head coach Jim Rike, going into the Chantilly game, was looking forward to his squad getting into the district portion of its schedule but disappointed the spring break week, in which the Rams did not have any scheduled games, had not resulted in more girls being healthy enough to get back on the field for the Chargers.
Lee Girls Softball in a Winning Mindset
Lancers, under coach Willemssen, set to host Annandale this Friday night.
One week following spring break has seen the Lee High girls' softball team already match last year's win total of five. With the second half of the regular season ahead, the Lancers are now set to delve into the bulk of their Patriot District schedule, where they will hope to earn several more victories.
Fairfax Rebels Softball Enjoying Strong Start to Season
The team, under coach Hoffert, is ready for the tough district schedule ahead.
After winning four of their first six games to open the current season, only losing to Liberty District opponents Madison and Mclean High, the Fairfax Rebels girls' softball team seems to be adapting well to their new coach, Matt Hoffert. And Hoffert has a clear view of what he would like to accomplish with his team this spring, explaining that he sees this season as one where his players will continue learning how to practice better and improving as a team.
Reston Raiders Compete in National Ice Hockey Championships
12-under team trades pins with players from other states.
The Reston Raiders won their first game, 4-2, over a team from Arizona at the USA Hockey 12 and Under Tier II National Championships, which ran March 28 through April 1 at the twin rink Ashburn Ice House and SkateQuest Reston facilities.
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.
Ireton Grad Rodriguez Earns Prestigious Sports Award
Football star served as Army Football team captain last fall.
Andrew Rodriguez, a 2008 graduate of Bishop Ireton High (Alexandria) and a member of the Army football team, was awarded the 2011 James E. Sullivan Award by the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) at the prestigious New York Athletic Club on March 20.
Centreville High Sports Notebook (March 19 through April 6)
Wildcats' track opens with tri-meet at Oakton.
The Centreville High track and field teams opened their season in a tri-meet at Oakton High against division rivals Oakton and Chantilly on March 28. Wildcat coach Givon Holmes used the meet for an opportunity to look at the talent of new team personnel, as many athletes were participating in events for the first time.
Centreville Softball in Winning Mode Under Dutton
Wildcats sport winning record going into Friday's Concorde home game with Herndon.
All things considered, coming off a three-win season in 2012, being under a new head coach, and playing a tough schedule over the season's first half, the Centreville High girls' softball squad has been quite impressive thus far this spring.
Chantilly's Gembarowicz Tosses Softball Perfect Game
Charger pitcher fans 19 in spring break tournament win.
The Chantilly High girls' softball team received perhaps the best pitching outing by a Northern Region player thus far this season when senior Emily Gembarowicz, during the Chargers' spring break trip to Myrtle Beach last week, tossed a perfect game, no-hitter in her team's 6-0 win over Jamestown High (N.Y) on the morning of April 3.
New Life as a Texas Ranger for Snyder
Former Westfield baseball star is no longer part of Orioles' organization.
Westfield High graduate Brandon Snyder, the first round baseball selection of the Baltimore Orioles in the 2005 first year player draft, made the 25-member Texas Rangers roster which broke spring training camp to begin the new season last week.
McLean Baseball Hands Bruins Their First Loss
Highlander left-handed pitcher Brock Hunter holds Lake Braddock bats down in spring break tournament game win.
The McLean High baseball team handed previously unbeaten Lake Braddock its first loss of the season last week, 5-2, in a spring break tournament game played Tuesday, April 3 at McLean High School.
Madison Boys Tennis Triumphant at South Lakes
Liberty District win puts Madison over the .500 mark.
This past Monday, April 9, the Madison High boys' tennis team improved its season record to 3-2 with a 7-2 win at Liberty District rival South Lakes in Reston.
Seahawks Take First two Games in S.C.
South Lakes baseball competing in out-of-state spring break tourney.
The South Lakes High baseball team won its first two games at the BATRUP Tournament over spring break week (April 2-6) in Bluffton, S.C.
Herndon Boys' Soccer Ready for District Play
Lanigan's Hornets enter this week's play unbeaten through six games.
The Herndon High boys' soccer team has experienced a successful opening half of the season, going 4-0-2 over its first six games. The team's solid play thus far has the Hornets in a good mindset as they prepare for a tough Concorde District schedule ahead.