Stories for November 2014

Thanksgiving Q&A: Fairfax's Duke to Celebrate in Pennsylvania

Senior earned first-team all-region, helped Fairfax field hockey win region title.

Fairfax qualified for state tournament in back-to-back seasons.

Column: ‘Shrinkage’

Not exactly “like a frightened turtle” as “similed” on a long-ago Seinfeld episode by Jerry himself; this shrinkage is the good kind, the kind you hope a radiological oncologist characterizes when viewing your CT Scan (computed tomography).

(Potomac) Thanksgiving Q&A Churchill's Chang Headed to Rehoboth

Senior setter to play volleyball at Oberlin College.

Churchill senior Sara Chang will play volleyball at Oberlin College.

(Potomac) Thanksgiving Q&A: Wootton’s Lee Enjoys Traditional, Cuban Meals

Lee helped Wootton field hockey program reach back-to-back region finals.

The Wootton field hockey team lost to B-CC in the region final.

(Potomac) Thanksgiving Q&A: Whitman Coach Lun Started Alumni Basketball Game

Whitman to host alumni basketball game at 5 p.m. Friday.

Whitman boys' basketball coach Chris Lun started an alumni basketball game.

(Alexandria) Thanksgiving Q&A: Family Time Important to BI’s Faddoul

Junior finished with 28 goals, 16 assists during fall soccer season.

Bishop Ireton junior Joey Faddoul scored 28 goals in the fall.

Mount Vernon Girls’ Basketball Looking for Improvement

Majors open season at home against Centreville on Dec. 2.

The Mount Vernon girls' basketball team opens its season at home against Centreville on Dec. 2.

(Mount Vernon) Thanksgiving Q&A: UVA, Tech Rivalry Meaningful to Sable Family

Mount Vernon’s Amber Sable all-conference in field hockey, softball.

Mount Vernon's Amber Sable hopes to attend the University of Virginia or Virginia Tech.

Thanksgiving Q&A: Westfield's Pace Headed to Charlotte for Foot Locker South

Senior runner competes in annual Turkey Trot with family.

Westfield senior Johnny Pace will compete in the Foot Locker South meet in Charlotte this weekend.

(Arlington) Thanksgiving Q&A: Yorktown's McBride Working To Recover from Knee Injury

Senior football, basketball player enjoys listening to Frank Sinatra.

Yorktown quarterback Joe McBride suffered a knee injury during football season.

Thanksgiving Q&A: Herndon’s Palacios All About Field Hockey

Penn signee enjoys mashed potatoes and gravy, turkey.

Herndon's Sofia Palacios signed to play field hockey at Penn.

Langley Dominates McLean on Ice

The Langley ice hockey team beat McLean.

Thanksgiving Q&A: McLean’s Maffei Helps Feed Homeless

Senior QB, soccer player enjoys mashed potatoes, gravy.

Brian Maffei plays football and soccer for McLean High School.

(Burke) Thanksgiving Q&A: Bruin QB Edwards Happy to be Practicing

Lake Braddock will face Westfield in 6A North semifinals Saturday.

Lake Braddock will face Westfield in the 6A North region football semifinals.

(Lorton) Thanksgiving Q&A: South County's Williams Headed to Chicago

Junior shortstop committed to play softball at Kent State.

South County junior Jade Williams is committed to play softball at Kent State.

Vienna: Madison Volleyball Drops Heartbreaker in State Final

Warhawks lose to First Colonial in epic five-set match.

The Madison volleyball team lost for the first time this season --- in the state final.

Vienna: Madison Volleyball Drops Heartbreaker to First Colonial in 6A State Final

Zanellato totals 28 kills for Warhawks, Carter finishes with 17.

The Madison volleyball team lost to First Colonial in five sets in the 6A girls' volleyball state final.

Chantilly’s McGorty Places Fourth at State XC Meet

Westfield’s Pace, Freix earn all-state honors.

The two-time defending state champion Chantilly boys' cross country team placed third Saturday.

W-L Boys’ XC Makes First State Appearance in 33 Years

Generals finish eighth in 6A race at Great Meadow.

The W-L boys' cross country team competed at Great Meadow on Nov. 15.

Oakton Girls’ XC Repeats as State Champs

Cougars mistakenly think they finished runner-up.

The Oakton girls' cross country team repeated as state champions.

Lake Braddock Boys’ XC Wins State Championship

Corbett wins 6A individual title, Murphy is girls’ runner-up.

The Lake Braddock boys' cross country team finished first, girls' took second at state meet.

T.C. Williams Senior Girma Places Sixth at States

T.C. Williams senior Anteneh Girma competed at the state meet on Nov. 15.

Q&A: Mount Vernon’s Zyzyk Signs with Towson Softball

Center fielder was first-team all-state in 2014.

Mount Vernon's Stormy Zyzyk will play softball at Towson.

Column: And The “Scancer” Is…

Unknown at this date – Saturday, November 15. In fact, it will be six days from now until we’ll know the results. As it is always scheduled, a week or so after my quarterly CT Scan, we will have our usual follow-up, face-to-face appointment with my oncologist.

Arlington: Wakefield Football Earns First Playoff Win

Warriors defeat Potomac Falls, will face Tuscarora.

Wakefield defeated Potomac Falls in first round of 5A North region playoffs.

Q&A: Herndon’s Taylor Stone Signs with Louisville

Senior named 6A North region field hockey Player of the Year.

Herndon senior Taylor Stone signed a letter of intent to play field hockey at Louisville.

Madison Volleyball Wins First Region Championship

Warhawks carry undefeated record into state tournament.

Madison hosts Ocean Lakes at 6 p.m. tonight.

Lake Braddock Boys’ XC Wins Region Title

LB, Robinson, West Springfield send 2 teams to states.

The Lake Braddock boys' cross county team is the favorite to win the 2014 6A state championship.

Column: Excuse Me

Early on during my indoctrination/assimilation into the cancer-patient world in which I now reside, I remember asking a fellow cancer patient/friend if I could use cancer as an excuse for whatever it was needed excusing (directly or indirectly related), and she said: absolutely, “blame the cancer.”

Wakefield Football To Host First Playoff Game

Warriors will face Potomac Falls at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

Wakefield will host Potomac Falls on Friday.

Running Back West Carries Langley Football Into Playoffs

Senior becomes Saxons’ all-time leading rusher.

The Langley football team will face Westfield on Friday in the opening round of the 6A North playoffs.

Fairfax Field Hockey Captures First Region Championship Since 1993

Rebels survive late goal from Chantilly, win in double overtime.

The Fairfax field hockey team defeated Chantilly 2-1 in double overtime on Thursday.

Herndon’s Butler, Morris Earn Regional Berth

Herndon had two strong individual performances at the Conference 5 cross country championship meet.

Chantilly’s McGorty Has Big Day at Conference 5 Meet

Westfield’s Pace, Freix each finish runner-up.

The Chantilly boys' cross country team won the Conference 5 championships.

T.C. Williams Boys’ XC Qualifies for Regionals

Titan senior Girma places fourth at Conference 7 meet.

The T.C. Williams boys' cross country team qualified for regionals.

W-L Boys’ XC Wins Conference 6 Championship

Girls’ finish runner-up, qualify for regionals.

The W-L boys' cross country team won the Conference 6 title.

Robinson’s Berman Wins Conference 5 Title

Rams girls’, boys’ teams qualify for regionals.

The Robinson boys' and girls' cross countries qualified for the regional meet.

Madison Girls’ XC Dominates Conference 6

The Madison girls' cross country team produced the top four finishers at the Conference 6 meet.

Oakton Girls’ XC Wins Conference 5 Championship

The Oakton girls' cross country team performed well despite some additional time away from competition.

Lake Braddock Girls’ XC Dominates Conference 7 Meet

Sophomore Murphy wins, six Bruins finish in top eight.

The Lake Braddock girls' cross country team won the Conference 7 title.

Churchill Volleyball Sets Sights on States

Bulldogs beat Whitman in Section I semifinals.

The Churchill volleyball team will host Richard Montgomery tonight.

Corbett First Bruin Boy to Run Sub-15

Lake Braddock senior, Bruins win Conference 7 titles.

Lake Braddock's Alex Corbett won the Conference 7 boys' cross country championship.

Column: Dos, Don’ts and What-Ifs

Instinctively, I am not the most open-to-new-ideas/new-things kind of person. However, an unexpected diagnosis of stage IV, non small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) at age 54 and a half – along with its equally unexpected “13-month to two-year prognosis,” changes a few things.

Fairfax Field Hockey Advances to Region Final

Rebels beat Herndon, secure state tournament berth.

The Fairfax field hockey team defeated Herndon 2-1 on Tuesday night in the 6A North region semifinals.

Dramatic Drive Keeps Langley Playoff Hopes Alive

QB Anderson leads Saxons on game-winning march against Madison.

The Langley football team came from behind to beat Madison, 21-20.

Herndon’s Palacios, Stone Sisters Thrive in Blowout Victory

Hornets throttle South County, return to region semifinals.

The Herndon field hockey team travels to face Fairfax in the 6A North region semifinals.

Wednesday, November 26