Wednesday, October 31
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Sunday, October 28
Storm Related Closings
Current list of weather related closings that Connection Newspapers is aware of.
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.
Wednesday, October 24
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.
Tuesday, October 23
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Friday, October 19
“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.
Thursday, October 18
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Wednesday, October 17
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.
Bullis Field Hockey Beats St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes
Senior captain Walker scores game’s lone goal.
The Bullis field hockey team defeated St. Stephen's & St. Agnes, 1-0, on Oct. 11.
TC Field Hockey Advances to Northern Region Tournament
Laychak, Jerakis score in 2-1 victory over Annandale.
The T.C. Williams field hockey team defeated Annandale, 2-1, in the first round of the Patriot District tournament on Oct. 15.
Fairfax Field Hockey Clinches Regional Berth
Rebels beat Statesmen for undefeated district record.
Fairfax concluded the regular season with a 2-0 victory against Marshall on Oct. 11.
Chantilly’s McGorty Breaks Glory Days Invite Record
Chargers win boys’ team championship.
Chantilly's Sean McGorty won the 20th Annual Glory Days Invitational on Oct. 13.
West Springfield’s Alcorta Breaks Glory Days Invite Record
Spartans win girls’ team championship.
West Springfield's Caroline Alcorta won the 20th Annual Glory Days Invitational on Oct. 13.
Defense, Running Game Lead Lake Braddock Past Robinson
Bruins have won four straight after 1-2 start.
The Lake Braddock football team beat Robinson, 32-7, on Oct. 12.
Friday, October 12
“Subjectively Speaking”
In my opinion. It’s what I think. It’s what I feel. It’s what I think I feel. It may not be something I know, but it’s certainly something that I hope I know. And if it’s not exactly something that I know, then I hope it’s something I believe.
Wednesday, October 10
Bullis Football Beats McNamara, Improves to 5-0
Bulldogs to face 5-1 St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes Saturday.
The Bullis football team defeated Bishop McNamara, 26-3, on Oct. 5.
Wootton’s Hoy Scores 2 Goals in Win Against Whitman
Patriots edge Vikings in overtime.
The Wootton boys' soccer team defeated Whitman in overtime on Oct. 8.
O’Connell Boys’ Soccer Scores Season-High 6 Goals
Knights beat Pope John Paul the Great.
The Bishop O'Connell boys' soccer team defeated Pope John Paul the Great, 6-0, on Oct. 4.
Westfield Football Comes From Behind To Beat Chantilly
Strong effort from O-line helps Bulldogs remain undefeated.
The Westfield football team defeated Chantilly, 24-21, on Oct. 5.
MVHS Field Hockey Remains Undefeated in District
Majors edge Stuart with Heller’s stroke goal.
The Mount Vernon field hockey team beat Stuart, 1-0, on Oct. 6 .
Woodson Football Beats TC for First 2012 Victory
Titans running back Robertson runs for 176 yards in defeat.
The Woodson football team defeated T.C. Williams, 28-21, on Oct. 6.
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Butler Leads Lake Braddock Volleyball to Victory
Senior has 22 kills in win over Spartans.
Led by Natalie Butler's 22 kills, the Lake Braddock volleyball team defeated West Springfield on Oct. 9.
Editorial: Cancer Awareness
Success with breast cancer awareness should help other cancers.
October is breast cancer awareness month. Anyone connected to media of any variety already knows this. A massive marketing success, we all know that pink shows support for breast cancer prevention, especially in October.
Tuesday, October 9
TJ Goalie Seetharaman Shuts Out South Lakes
Herndon resident leads Colonials to first district win.
The Thomas Jefferson field hockey team defeated South Lakes, 2-0, on Oct. 5.
Oakton Field Hockey Shuts Out McLean
Miller, Prosser score for Cougars.
Oakton field hockey defeated McLean, 2-0, on Oct. 8.
Friday, October 5
West Springfield Volleyball Beats TC in District Opener
Senior middle blockers Davis, Schutzmeister make big plays for Spartans.
The West Springfield volleyball team won its Patriot District opener against T.C. Williams on Oct. 2.
South County Field Hockey Loses Weather-Shortened Game
The South County field hockey team is 10-5 with one regular season game remaining.
Westfield Field Hockey Mowing Down Northern Region
The Westfield field hockey team is undefeated against Northern Region opponents this season.
Chantilly’s McGorty Records Nation’s Top Prep 5K Time
Chantilly's Sean McGorty wins at Great American Cross Country Festival.
T.C. Williams Volleyball Ranked No. 3 in Northern Region
Senior Whitmire has led Titans to a 12-4 record.
The T.C. Williams volleyball team entered its Oct. 2 match ranked No. 3 in the Northern Region.
Column: “Less Fluid, Most Nodules Stable, Minimal Growth.”
Given how I feel now, three-plus years later, and considering the results of this most recent scan, the future may simply be what it is: not now, but later. At least, that’s the way I see it, subjectively speaking. (Now whether “subjectively speaking” is just a euphemism for “unrealistic” is likely a topic for a “future” column.)
Thursday, October 4
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Wednesday, October 3
SoCo Receiver Jackson Burns TC
Stallions score 60 points in victory against Titans.
South County's David Symmes and William Jackson connected for three touchdown passes against T.C. Williams.
Fairfax Volleyball Focused on Beating Liberty’s Elite
Rebels finish runner-up at Hayfield Invitational on Sept. 29.
The Fairfax volleyball team is 15-4 and finished runner-up at the Hayfield Invitational.
Editorial: Last Week to Register to Vote
To vote on Election Day, you must be registered at your current address no later than Oct. 15, 2012. Registered voters should have received a new voter card in the mail by now. You can check your registration status online by visiting the State Board of Elections website at www.sbe.virginia.gov. There you can also download a voter registration form and mail or fax it to your elections office address.
Tuesday, October 2
Pascal Leads Wootton Field Hockey Past Churchill
Rivals each experiencing strong 2012 seasons.
Wootton beat Churchill on Sept. 28 in a matchup of successful field hockey teams.
South Lakes Volleyball Coach Eyes Top-Four District Finish
Seahawks reach Hayfield tournament semifinals.
South Lakes volleyball coach Cheri Hostetler has her sights set on finishing in the top half of the eight-team Liberty District.
Seniors Reuther, DeGuisto Lead O’Connell Girls’ Soccer
Knights frustrated by draw against Georgetown Visitation.
The Bishop O'Connell girls' soccer team finished in a 1-1 tie with Georgetown Visitation on Sept. 28.
Sanford Leads Madison Football Past Langley
Langley’s Mun rushes for 221 yards, 2 TDs in defeat.
The Madison football team defeated Langley, 24-21, on Sept. 28.