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Jon Roetman

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Mount Vernon Beats Edison in Battle of National District Girls' Basketball Powers

Majors claim sole possession of first place in the district.

Mount Vernon senior point guard Taylor Dunham had a big third quarter for the Majors.

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Flint Hill Boys’ Basketball ‘Trying to Find an Identity’

Huskies force overtime against Bishop Ireton but fall short.

The Flint Hill boys' basketball team overcame a 13-point halftime deficit to force overtime, but lost to Bishop Ireton on Jan. 5.

Youthful Spartans Avoid Three-Game Losing Streak

West Springfield improves to 11-2 after losing standouts Robinson, Battle.

The West Springfield girls' basketball team blew an 18-point lead against West Potomac on Jan. 8 but held on to win.

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Centreville Girls’ Basketball Runs to 13-1 Record

Wildcats beat Herndon, 72-39, with up-tempo style.

The Centreville girls' basketball team has used an up-tempo attack to win 13 of its first 14 games.

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Robinson Boys’ Basketball Finishes Runner-Up at Pohanka Tourney

Rams beat Wilson, South County, lose to Mountain View in final.

The Robinson boys' basketball team lost to Mountain View in the championship game of the Pohanka Chantilly Basketball Classic.

Chantilly Places Third at Pohanka Classic Tournament

Chargers enter 2013 with 10-1 record.

The Chargers finished third at the Pohanka Chantilly Basketball Classic.

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McLean Girls’ Basketball Wins Chantilly Tournament

Murphy named MVP, Lee makes all-tournament team.

The McLean girls' basketball team has won six in a row.

Wakefield Sophomore Buries Six 3-Pointers in Win

Warriors beat Stonewall Jackson to place fifth at holiday tournament.

Wakefield guard Marqua Walton had a career night against Stonewall Jackson on Dec. 28.

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TC’s Bunduka Wins 126-Pound Title at NOVA Classic

Three Alexandria schools participated in the 2012 FinalAutoPrice.Com NOVA Classic Dec. 7 and 8 at Fairfax High School.

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Local Grapplers Thrive at NOVA Classic

South County, Lake Braddock and West Springfield among schools to produce at least one individual champion.

Strong Defensive Effort Leads Robinson Boys’ Basketball to Victory

Rams limit rival Lake Braddock to season-low 41 points.

The Robinson boys' basketball team defeated Lake Braddock, 55-41, on Dec. 7.

Butler Leads Bruins to First Win

Senior finishes with 23 points, 23 rebounds against Robinson.

The Lake Braddock girls' basketball team defeated Robinson, 43-25, on Dec. 7.

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West Potomac Boys’ Basketball Rallies to Beat TC

Wolverines overcome 10-point fourth-quarter deficit against the Titans.

The West Potomac boys' basketball team defeated T.C. Williams, 54-51, on Dec. 11.

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Woodson Bigs Show Perimeter Touch Against Robinson

Cavaliers open season with 17-point win against the Rams.

The Woodson boys' basketball team defeated Robinson, 68-51, on Nov. 30.

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Bishop Ireton Boys’ Basketball Hoping to Surprise WCAC

Cardinals start season with wins against Episcopal, Fairfax.

The Bishop Ireton boys' basketball team defeated Fairfax, 73-53, on Dec. 3.

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South Lakes' Kamga Shows Potential in Defeat

Sophomore point guard scores 20 points in two-point loss to Oakton.

The South Lakes boys' basketball team opened its season with a 51-49 loss to Oakton on Nov. 29.

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Langley Dominates Centreville in Opener

Head Coach Hess said Saxons will try to capitalize on team’s “beef.”

The Langley boys' basketball team will try to capitalize on its size this season.

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Oakton's Tribble Hits a Game-Winner

Senior guard hits game-winner from perimeter in closing seconds at South Lakes.

The Oakton boys' basketball team is off to a 3-1 start.

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L.C. Bird RB Robertson Torches Oakton

Senior rushes for 426 yards, five touchdowns in playoff win.

The Oakton football team ended its season in the state semifinals.

Mount Vernon Ends Oakton’s 34-Game Winning Streak

Shannon’s 26 points lead Majors to 68-52 victory at Oakton.

The Mount Vernon girls' basketball team is off to a 2-0 start.

Nega Makes Triumphant Return to Wakefield Basketball

Coach Bentley, friend Moore helped Nega turn his life around.

Ermias Nega turned his life around to get back on the court for the Wakefield boys' basketball program.

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TC Girls’ Basketball Still Gunning for West Springfield

Titans start season with just nine players on the roster.

The T.C. Williams girls' basketball team is in search of the program's first district title since 2009.

Mount Vernon Boys' Basketball Edges West Potomac

Majors beat Wolverines for first time since 2009.

The Mount Vernon boys' basketball team opened its 2012-13 season with a win over West Potomac.

Mount Vernon Girls’ Basketball Smothers West Po in Opener

Six Majors score in double figures.

The Mount Vernon girls' basketball team won its season opener against West Potomac.

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Oakton Football Wins Northern Region Championship

Cougars beat Westfield for first region title since 2008.

The Oakton football team defeated the Northern Region's top three seeds to reach the state playoffs.

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Yorktown Football Falls to Stone Bridge in Region Final

Patriots can’t hold early 22-point lead against Bulldogs.

The Yorktown football team finished region runner-up with a 12-1 record for the second consecutive season.

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Mount Vernon Girls’ Basketball Has High Expectations

Seniors Loftus, Dunham, Webster to play college ball.

The Mount Vernon girls' basketball team went 25-2 last season, losing twice to eventual state champion Oakton.

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Stepka, Bowles Lead Woodson Boys’ Basketball

Cavaliers focused on postseason success.

The Woodson boys' basketball team went 13-1 against the Patriot District during the 2011-12 regular season.

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Yorktown Throttles South County in Playoff Rematch

Patriots advance to Division 5 Northern Region championship game.

The Yorktown football team will play for the Division 5 Northern Region championship for the second straight year.

TC Boys’ Basketball Has Big Shoes To Fill

Titans must overcome the loss of key seniors.

The T.C. Williams boys' basketball team won the Patriot District championship last season.

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Chantilly Wins First Boys’ XC State Championship

Sean McGorty wins individual title, sets course record.

The Chantilly cross country program had a big day at the VHSL state meet on Nov. 10 at Great Meadow.

Robinson’s Schweikert Places Fifth At State Cross Country Meet

Junior earns all-state with time of 18:08.

Robinson's Macey Schweikert on Nov. 10 earned all-state for the second straight year.

West Springfield’s Alcorta, Wittich Earn All-State

Spartan harriers crack top 15 at VHSL state cross country meet.

West Springfield's Caroline Alcorta finished runner-up and Maddie Wittich finished 12th at the VHSL state cross country meet on Nov. 10.

Lake Braddock Girls Capture State XC Title

Girls’ Chase wins 2nd individual title, boys’ Tuck places 2nd.

Lake Braddock senior Sophie Chase won her second consecutive AAA state cross country title on Nov. 10 at Great Meadow.

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Langley Volleyball Team Bounces Back from Early Defeat

Saxons finished runner-up in Northern Region.

The Langley volleyball team finished Northern Region runner-up.

Oakton Girls’ X-Country Finishes State Runner-Up

Girls’ Klimkiewicz, boys’ Stoney earn individual all-state honors.

The Oakton cross country program had two individuals earn all-state honors at the VHSL state meet on Nov. 10 at Great Meadow.

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Oakton Football Advances to Region Semifinals

No. 7 Cougars knock off No. 2 Lake Braddock.

The Oakton football team beat Lake Braddock on Nov. 9 to advance to the Northern Region semifinals.

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West Potomac to Face Centreville in Football Playoffs

Wolverines lose regular season finale against TC in OT.

The West Potomac football team will travel to face Centreville in the opening round of the playoffs.

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TC Football Ends Season with 4-Game Winning Streak

Titans beat West Potomac in OT in regular season finale.

The T.C. Williams football team finished 5-5 after a 1-5 start.

West Po’s Genuario Qualifies for XC States

West Potomac's Katie Genuario finished 14th at the Northern Region cross country championships on Nov. 2.

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Westfield Field Hockey Ends Season in State Quarterfinals

Winesett cousins led Bulldogs past West Springfield for state berth.

The Westfield field hockey team won Concorde District and Northern Region championships this season.

McGorty PRs, Chantilly Boys’ XC Qualifies for States

Cowne leads Chantilly girls’ team to state berth.

The Chantilly boys' and girls' cross country teams qualified for states on Nov. 2.

West Springfield’s Alcorta Finishes Region Runner-Up

Junior breaks 17 minutes at Burke Lake Park XC course.

West Springfield's Caroline Alcorta finished second at regionals with a time of 16:58.

Chase Sets Lake Braddock Record at XC Regionals

Bruins girls’, boys’ qualify for states.

Lake Braddock's Sophie Chase won her third consecutive Northern Region championship on Nov. 2.

Oakton Boys’, Girls’ Cross Country Advance to States

Madison’s Calem, Herndon’s Heuer earn all-region.

The Oakton cross country program qualified its boys' and girls' teams for the state meet, which is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 10 at Great Meadow.

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Wootton Boys’ Soccer Beats WJ for 4A West Title

O’Neil goal, Tsakos assist propel Patriots past Wildcats.

The Wootton boys' soccer team advanced to the state tournament with an overtime victory against Walter Johnson on Nov. 5.

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.

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Physical Langley Beats McLean

Novacki’s all-around effort, Casso’s career day lead Saxons.

The Langley football team ended the regular season with a 27-7 victory against McLean on Nov. 3.

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.