Stories for April 2013

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Friday, April 26

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Thursday, April 25

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Editorial: Connection Guide to Parks Wins ‘Best in Show’

Investigative reporting, in depth coverage, education writing, photography, art, design, sports, garner Virginia Press Association honors.

The Connection Newspapers won dozens of awards from the Virginia Press Association, with winners announced on Saturday, April 20, in Norfolk.

Wednesday, April 24

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Madison Girls' Lax Beats McLean

Nine Warhawks score at least one goal.

Freshmen and sophomores on 2011 state championship team now leaders for Madison girls' lacrosse.

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T.C. Williams Baseball Falls from First Place

Titans shut out by struggling Annandale.

Titans bounce back with a win over West Springfield.

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South County Softball Sends Message to Lake Braddock

Stallions sophomore Yates has 4 hits, 4 RBIs.

The South County softball team pulled even in the loss column with Lake Braddock.

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South County Soccer Club Bonds in Bermuda

While other Elite Clubs National League soccer teams took a well-deserved break, one team went on the trip of a lifetime. FC Virginia U14s traveled to Bermuda over the Easter holiday, having the opportunity to experience island life while also playing against the full Bermuda women’s national team, and a high school team from Florida.

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Bishop O’Connell Softball Survives Scare from McLean

Burk delivers clutch hit for Knights, Finucane pitches through pain.

The Bishop O'Connell softball team overcame a 2-0 deficit to beat McLean.

Friday, April 19

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Wednesday, April 17

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Wildcats Slug Saxons in Comeback Victory

Centreville averaging more than 8 runs en route to 9-2 record.

The Centreville baseball team scored a season-high 18 runs against Langley on April 13.

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Robinson Coach Rike Reaches 500 Wins

60-year-old has coached Rams girls’ soccer for 32 years.

Rike coached the Falls Church boys' soccer team for five years before taking over the Robinson girls' program.

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Whitman Softball Beats Richard Montgomery

Seniors Rosenthal, Gertzog lead Vikings to winning record.

The Whitman softball team improved to 4-3 with a win over Richard Montgomery on Monday.

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Patriots Overwhelm Generals with Goal-Scoring Barrage

Yorktown’s Shumway scores three goals, Puletti a pair.

The Yorktown girls' soccer team improved to 6-1 with a 6-0 victory over Washington-Lee on Monday.

Friday, April 12

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Wednesday, April 10

Westfield Girls’ Soccer Edges Centreville

Freshman Kershner’s late goal keeps Bulldogs undefeated.

The Westfield girls' soccer team improved to 7-0.

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Majors Struggling Under First-Year Head Coach Garza

Mount Vernon boys’ soccer loses to South Lakes.

The Mount Vernon boys' soccer team is off to a 0-3-1 start.

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Lake Braddock Baseball Getting Healthy

Bruins blast West Springfield as team bounces back from injuries.

The Lake Braddock baseball team is 8-2.

Neuhart has Hayfield Softball Undefeated

Senior and sophomore have bonded as pitcher-catcher combo.

The Hayfield softball team is 12-0.

Tuesday, April 9

Madison Baseball Wins Battle of Vienna

Warhawks overcome three-run deficit to beat Oakton.

The Madison baseball team scored 11 unanswered runs to beat Oakton.

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South Lakes Boys’ Soccer Wins Fifth Straight

Seahawks beat Mount Vernon 1-0 Monday night.

The South Lakes boys' soccer team has won five in a row since dropping its opener.

Stepping Back to Move Forward

O’Connell All-American Ferraro strikes out for first time since 2011.

The Bishop O'Connell softball team outscored its first nine opponents 112-1.

Friday, April 5

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Wednesday, April 3

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Pitcher Arvo, Centreville Baseball Beat West Potomac

Wolverines’ comeback attempt falls short.

The West Potomac and Centreville baseball teams are 4-2.

Bullis Boys’ Lax Beats Coronado Islanders

Senior Goldberg scores five goals for Bulldogs.

The Bullis boys' lacrosse team beats opponent from California.

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Madison Boys’ Lax Edges Yorktown

Madison goalie Hayden, Yorktown keeper Pollack play well.

The Madison boys' lacrosse team comes from behind to beat Yorktown.

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Robinson Boys’ Lax Beats Defending State Champ Langley

Sophomore Jasien leads Rams with three goals against Saxons.

Robinson boys' lacrosse coach Matt Curran doesn't want the Rams getting cocky after beating defending state champion Langley.

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Langley Boys' Lacrosse Bounces Back

Saxons overcome missing players, loss to Robinson.

The Langley boys' lacrosse team defeated Chantilly on March 28 in a rematch of last season's state championship game.

SSSAS Girls’ Lax Ends Losing Streak Against Bryn Mawr

Saints extend winning streak to 25 games dating back to 2012.

The St. Stephen's & St. Agnes girls' lacrosse team improved to 8-0 win a win over Bryn Mawr.