Stories for January 2013

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Thursday, January 31

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O’Connell Boys’ Basketball Thriving After Losing Season

Knights beat St. Mary’s Ryken, improve to 10-0 in WCAC.

The Bishop O'Connell boys' basketball team is undefeated in the WCAC.

Titans Hand Spartans First Home Loss Since 2009

TC’s Roberts scores 18 points before leaving with wrist injury.

The T.C. Williams girls' basketball team is tied with West Springfield atop the Patriot District standings, but the Titans won both meetings with the Spartans this season.

Freidman Leads Woodson Gymnastics to Patriot District Title

Cavaliers senior wins all-around championship.

Woodson, Lake Braddock advanced to Northern Region gymnastics meet.

Wednesday, January 30

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Tuesday, January 29

Saxons Remain Undefeated

Collier’s 23 points lead Langley past South Lakes.

The Langley boys' basketball team defeated South Lakes on Dec. 14.

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Langley Tightens Defense, Beats Fairfax

Saxons hold Rebels to seven points in final 11 minutes.

The Langley boys' basketball team extended its winning streak to six games.

Friday, January 25

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Chantilly Boys' Basketball Team Snaps 3-Game Losing Skid

Three Chargers score in double figures against Yorktown.

Brian Sydnor led Chantilly with 15 points, DeAndre Harris scored 13 and Sean Huelskamp finished with 12.

Thursday, January 24

Oakton Rules the Pool

Oakton High School’s Varsity Swim and Drive teams continued their undefeated season with a win over Herndon High School Friday night, Jan. 11. The girls won with a score of 197 points over Herndon’s 112. The boys won 194 to 121. The Cougars started off the meet by recognizing their graduating seniors.

Wednesday, January 23

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Shorthanded W-L Searches for Positives Against Mount Vernon

Senior guard Urcia scores team-high eight points in loss.

The Washington-Lee girls' basketball team is 5-4 in the National District after losing to Mount Vernon and beating Wakefield.

SSSAS Girls’ Basketball Stepping up to the Challenge

Saints manage winning record against the odds.

The St. Stephen's & St. Agnes girls' basketball team fell short against Sidwell Friends.

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Mount Vernon Girls’ Basketball Team Trying To Stay Focused

Majors rarely challenged by National District opponents.

The Mount Vernon girls' basketball team has won seven district games by at least 30 points.

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Manner’s 37 Points Lead Oakton Past Centreville

Cougars beat Wildcats in battle of Concorde’s top two teams.

Oakton and Centreville will play again on Feb. 5.

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Woodson Boys’ Basketball Extends Win Streak to 12

Cavaliers adapt to TC’s physicality in second half.

The Woodson boys' basketball team outscored T.C. Williams 23-14 in the fourth quarter.

Sunday, January 20

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Thursday, January 17

Herndon’s Ferguson, Johnson Burn Chantilly for 50 Points

Coach Smith says Chargers have had season-long offensive problems.

Chantilly sophomore Josh Conwell scored 12 points during a loss to Herndon on Jan. 10.

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Defense Propels TC Boys’ Basketball Past Lake Braddock

Titans hold Bruins scoreless for 7-minute, 31-second stretch.

The T.C. Williams boys' basketball team used a 17-0 run to pull away from Lake Braddock on Jan. 11.

Woodson’s Boock Sets Career High in Win Against South County

Senior scores 20 points in fourth game back from finger surgery.

The Woodson boys' basketball team went 7-0 during the first half of its Patriot District schedule.

Tuesday, January 15

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Defense Carries Yorktown Girls’ Basketball to Victory

Freshman Criswell, sophomore Nye combine for 30 points.

The Yorktown girls' basketball team held Hayfield to five field goals during the first 25 minutes of the game on Jan. 14.

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Yorktown Boys’ Basketball Blows Out First-Place Hayfield

Patriots snap Hawks’ 11-game win streak with 28-point victory.

The Yorktown boys' basketball team snapped Hayfield's 11-game win streak on Monday night.

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Ferguson, Johnson Lead Herndon Boys’ Basketball

Hornets coach Hall says win against Chantilly brings credibility.

The Herndon boys' basketball team beat Chantilly behind 25 points apiece from Will Ferguson and Dorian Johnson.

Friday, January 11

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Thursday, January 10

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Wolverines Show Balance in Win Against Spartans

West Potomac has six players score at least nine points.

Devin Morrow scores 11 points and grabs nine rebounds for West Potomac.

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‘Resilient’ Cardinals Beat Flint Hill in Overtime

Bishop Ireton boys’ basketball improves non-conference record to 9-1.

Five Cardinals score in double figures against Flint Hill.

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Herndon Girls’ Basketball Falls to One-Loss Centreville

Senior guard Owens scores 16 points in defeat.

Otto Jette is in his first season as Herndon head girls' basketball coach.

Wednesday, January 9

Mount Vernon Boys’ Basketball Destroys Edison

Majors open 2013 with a 34-point win against the Eagles.

Mount Vernon jumps on Edison with 17-2 first-quarter run.

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.

Friday, January 4

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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.

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Thursday, January 3

The Quest for Youth and Beauty

Spending billions of dollars to improve one’s appearance.

Hiba Hakki reclines on an exam table as a physician picks up a syringe with his latex-gloved hand and points it at her face. He inserts the needle into the flesh around her eyes. She cringes slightly. This is a Botox injection, just one of the cosmetic procedures Hakki undergoes for the sake of beauty.

Wednesday, January 2

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.