Langley Boys Edge Robinson in First Round Region Lacrosse Playoffs
Saxons’ Adams tallies four goals in postseason victory.
The Robinson Rams punched at their weight and then some but came up just short in a valiant attempt to send off defending state title holder Langley from postseason play at the launch of the boys lacrosse Northern Region tournament competition on Wednesday, May 16.
Langley Girls Lacrosse Powers Way to Region Semifinals
Saxons defeat host W.T. Woodson, 14-9, in quarterfinals contest.
The Langley High girls’ lacrosse team advanced to the semifinals of the Northern Virginia Regional Tournament with a 14-9 win over the Patriot District champion Lady Cavaliers of W.T. Woodson High School. The postseason contest took place last Friday, May 18 at Woodson.
Fairfax Edges South Lakes Baseball in Final Inning
King homers for Seahawks, knocks in four runs.
In a hard-fought road contest for the South Lakes High baseball team, the Seahawks were defeated last Tuesday night, May 8 by the Fairfax Rebels, who came from behind in the bottom of the seventh inning to win the Liberty District game 8-7.
Langley Boys Lacrosse Edges Madison in Liberty Finals
Ahearn's 5 goals, 4 assists lead Saxons to fifth consecutive district crown.
The Langley High Saxons captured their fifth Liberty District tournament title in as many years last Friday, May 11 in a riveting boys lacrosse contest at Marshall High School. The Saxons defeated a tenacious Madison Warhawk side that pushed the Saxons to the brink before they were able to secure a 13-12, smash-and-grab finals win for the district title.
Sharing Their Love of the Sport
South Lakes boys’ lacrosse set to conduct summer youth camps again.
The South Lakes High boys' lacrosse team has experienced good success on the field this spring. This summer, the Seahawks, under head coach Craig Lunde, plan to once again share their winning ways and knowledge of the sport to youth lacrosse players throughout the Herndon and Reston areas with their South Lakes Lacrosse Summer Camps sessions.
Madison Softball Playing Shut Down Ball
Warhawks edge Saxons 1-0 behind stellar defense and one-hit pitching gem by Kelsey Ross.
Since its eight-game win streak ended with a loss at Liberty District opponent Stone Bridge High in Ashburn on Friday, April 27, the Madison High Warhawks girls' softball team has gotten back into the win column with a pair of district shutout wins. Both victories came last week.
Highlanders Hoping to Take Off in Soccer Postseason
District OT losses have hurt McLean boys, but team is poised for strong showing at upcoming Liberty tournament.
It has been a season of several frustrating, down to the wire losses for the McLean High boys' soccer team. On the other hand, the Highlanders have also won enough games to have clinched a winning regular season record and to believe they can be an impact team at the upcoming Liberty District and perhaps even the Northern Region playoffs.
Langley Girls Lax Romps to Liberty District Regular Season Crown
Saxons defeat improved South Lakes for title, three days after downing Jefferson.
The Langley High girls lacrosse team capped an undefeated campaign in the Northern Region’s Liberty District with a convincing 14-7 win over the South Lakes Seahawks on April 30.
Saxons Tame Bulldogs in 9-6 Scuffle at Langley
Langley remains alone in first place Liberty boys lacrosse standings.
The Langley Saxons edged closer to securing the Liberty District top spot for the boys lacrosse district playoffs next week with a 9-6 home win over the Stone Bridge Bulldogs on Wednesday, April 25.
Warhawks Boys' Tennis Falls to Jefferson, 6-3
Madison gives 3-time defending champion Colonials a good match.
The Madison High boys’ tennis team, in a Liberty District home match on Friday, April 20, defeated Marshall High, 6-3. The visiting Statesmen gave the Warhawks a good match and the score was tied at 3-3 following singles play. However, Madison swept the three doubles matches to earn the team win.
Madison Softball Win Streak Ends With Loss to Stone Bridge
Warhawks, in earlier week game, edge Statesmen.
The Madison Warhawks lost a 13-2 decision to Stone Bridge in a Liberty District girls’ softball game with first place on the line last Friday night, April 27. The Warhawks, with the setback, saw their eight-game win streak snapped. Madison jumped out to an early 2-0 lead, scoring two runs in the first inning. But after that, the Bulldogs cruised to the five-inning victory.
South Lakes Baseball Loses Tough One to Langley
But earlier in the week, King homers to lead Seahawks in sweep over Jefferson.
For the second time this season, the South Lakes Seahawks baseball team battled the Langley Saxons (9-7 record) but came up just short in a 5-3 loss. The Liberty District game took place last Friday night, April 27 at Langley.
Northern Region Sports Notes (May 2-8)
Fairfax Adult Softball signup; Wildcats baseball hosting benefit game; McLean tennis rolling; Langley softball wins.
The Centreville High varsity baseball team will be hosting a fundraiser to benefit the Washington, D.C. chapter of Operation Homefront during its home game on Tuesday, May 8 against Concorde District rival Oakton.
South Lakes' Lacrosse Clinches a Winning Season
Despite being undermanned, Seahawk boys defeat Liberty foe Highlanders.
Despite being far from 100 percent healthy, the South Lakes High boys' lacrosse team assured itself of a winning record this season by defeating McLean High last Thursday night, April 26, by a 9-7 score in the Liberty District contest played at South Lakes.
McLean Softball on Course for Strong Finish
Highlanders are 8-2 in the strong Liberty District.
Over the course of the high school girls' softball season, the McLean Highlanders have shown upward progress and gotten better and better. There have been a few lopsided losses to some exceptional opponents, but the Liberty District team has consistently responded with strong bounce-back games and improved play. All things considered, this spring's Highlanders have displayed both fortitude and talent, with an 11-4 overall record.