Wednesday, August 26
Potomac: Inexperienced Churchill Field Hockey Focused on Present
Bulldogs have reached region semis or beyond four straight years.
The Churchill field hockey program has lost in the region semifinals the last three years.
Alexandria: TC Field Hockey Dominates at Under the Lights Tournament
Titans motivated by 2014 season-ending loss to Woodson.
The T.C. Williams field hockey team went 4-0 during the Under the Lights tournament.
Mount Vernon’s Miller Commits to Old Dominion
Jessica Miller is committed to play field hockey at ODU.
Vienna: Madison Volleyball Returns Key Players
Warhawks finished state runner-up in 2014.
The Madison volleyball team reached the 2014 6A state championship match.
Column: 'Bulky Boy'
Although this title invokes the nickname of one of my three male cats – Andrew, to be specific – he is in fact not the point of th is column.
Chantilly Still Learning to Play Without its All-Star
Chargers finished 6A North region runner-up in 2014.
As Kyler Zampiello (class of 2015) prepares to play in her first field hockey game at James Madison University, the Chantilly Chargers are preparing to play their first game without her. A first-team all-region selection in 2013 and 2014, Zampiello led the Chargers from the goal.
Burke: Robinson Football to Lean on Physical Running Back Trio
Vossler returns for second season as Rams head coach.
The Robinson football team started 6-0 last season but finished 6-5.
Great Falls: Defensive-Minded Langley Field Hockey Searching for Offense
Coach Robb: injured goal-scorer Duenkel ‘unlikely’ to play.
The Langley field hockey team enters the 2015 season with a strong defense.
Reston: South Lakes’ Davis Produces Hat Trick in Opener
Seahawks beat Lee at Under the Lights tournament.
South Lakes sophomore Ani Davis scored a career-best three goals against Lee on Monday.
Arlington: Wakefield Wins with New Style of Field Hockey
Warriors produce two mercy-rule wins at Lee tournament.
Wakefield finishes 3-1 at the Under the Lights tournament at Lee High School.
Thursday, August 20
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Wednesday, August 19
Vienna: Madison Football Focused on Beating Rival Oakton
Warhawks look to snap seven-year losing streak to Cougars.
The Madison football team looks to beat Oakton for the first time since 2007.
Mount Vernon: Nixon Takes Over as West Potomac Volleyball Coach
Wolverines looking for first winning season since 2007.
The West Potomac volleyball program is in search of its first winning season since 2007.
Arlington: Washington-Lee Football Facing Preseason Adversity
Generals have questions at quarterback, running back.
Washington-Lee opens the season at home against Westfield on Sept. 3.
Centreville Wildcats ‘Aren’t Done Yet’
State runners-up face challenge of filling starting positions.
The Centreville football program graduated a lot of talented players after back-to-back state final appearances.
Herndon Field Hockey Graduates Tons of Talent
Sammy Stone returns for defending Conference 5 champ.
The Herndon field hockey team finished one victory shy of qualifying for the state tournament in 2014.
Great Falls: Langley’s Donaldson Returns from ACL Tear
Six-foot senior outside hitter is leader of talented Saxons.
Rising senior outside hitter Jessica Donaldson returns to the court for the Langley volleyball team after missing most of her junior year with a knee injury.
Lorton: South County Football Thrives with Speed, Aggression
Rising senior quarterback DeAndre Clayton leads Stallion offense.
The South County football team's practices are based on speed.
Alexandria: State Final Appearance Gives Ireton Football ‘Sense of Purpose’
Cardinals return eight defensive starters, six offensive.
Bishop Ireton reached the VISAA Division 1 state championship game last season.
Column: Accommodate or Exacerbate
As a diagnosed-as-“terminal” cancer patient (is that better, Rebecca?), I feel I am due some accommodations. However, when offered or given, I am hesitant to accept (not always, though; I’ll be honest).
Tuesday, August 18
Mt. Vernon: McCool To Be Inducted in VHSL Hall of Fame
Former Mount Vernon coach led Majors to state championship.
At a well-attended birthday celebration for Don McCool in Fairfax this year, the talk amongst the crowd of family, friends, assistant coaches and former players to McCool was, “Why is Don not in the Hall of Fame?”
Wednesday, August 12
Arlington: Yorktown Football Struggles Early with Lack of Depth
Patriots determined to continue winning tradition.
Yorktown lost in the opening round of the playoffs last season.
Vienna: Oakton Football Returns Most of Starting Lineup
Cougars hope to improve from 2014 record of 5-5.
Oakton reached the playoffs in 2014.
McLean Football Hopes Improved Chemistry Leads to Wins
Highlanders finished 5-5 in 2014.
Entering his second year with McLean, head coach Shaun Blair expects his team’s improved chemistry and strength will help produce wins on the field.
Davis Enters Second Season as Herndon Football Coach
Senior receiver Blanding is potential breakout athlete.
The Herndon football team opens the season at Fairfax on Sept. 3.
Mount Vernon: West Potomac Looking To Improve Under 2nd-Year Coach Ross
Quarterback Ellis, receiver Burch lead Wolverine offense.
West Potomac is hoping familiarity will lead to an increase in victories.
Alexandria: Former Centreville Assistant Matthie Takes Over at T.C. Williams
Titans will run hybrid wing-T offense.
T.C. Williams opens the season at Thomas Jefferson on Sept. 4.
Great Falls: Massive O-Line Key to Langley Football Team’s Success
Saxons lost program’s all-time leading rusher to graduation.
The average size of Langley's four returning offensive line starters is 6 feet 3, 284 pounds.
Burke: Lake Braddock Football Returns Plenty of Playmakers
Bruins were blown out by Westfield in 2014 region semis.
Kyle Edwards enters his second season as Lake Braddock's starting quarterback.
Column: B.D. Versus A.D.
If my experiences as a cancer patient/ “terminal” “diagnosee” are at all typical, then the following generalization might in fact be true: certain situations and/or feelings that were once tolerated before diagnosis are nearly impossible to tolerate after diagnosis: traffic, waiting in lines, rudeness, compromise, sacrifice, delayed/deferred gratification, to list just a few. Life becomes so much more precious, that wasting some of it – or the perception of wasting some of it – on unpleasant, unrewarding, aggravating, stressful, menial tasks, obligations, duties, etc. becomes almost too much to bear; on a consistent basis, anyway.
Westfield Football Eyeing State Championship
Four-time region runners-up return strong defense.
For years, Westfield football has been recognized as one of the strongest teams in the state of Virginia, reaching the region championship game in each of the last four years, losing thrice to 2014 6A state runner-up Centreville, who also competes in Conference 5.
Wednesday, August 5
Clifton Resident Jacoby Commits to Naval Academy
Rising sophomore attackman/midfielder plays for Episcopal.
Episcopal rising sophomore Connor Jacoby is committed to play lacrosse at the Naval Academy.
Young Swimmers Make Splash at Annual NVSL All-Star Meet
Watts, Cruz set NVSL records.
The NVSL recently held its annual All-Star meet.
SYA Greater Fairfax Senior Babe Ruth Team Advances to World Series
Oregon tournament will be last time many team members play together.
The SYA Greater Fairfax Senior Babe Ruth team advanced to the World Series.
Mount Vernon Football Looking for First Victory Since 2013
Majors move up to 6A North, Conference 7.
The Mount Vernon football program is looking to bounce back from last year's winless season.
Reston: Seahawks Hoping Improved Strength Leads to Wins
Taylor enters second season as South Lakes football coach.
The South Lakes football team is coming off a 2-8 season in 2014.
Fairfax: Coach Dougherty Instilling Toughness in Cavaliers
Woodson football team hosts “midnight madness” practice.
Woodson is looking to improve on its 2014 record of 2-8.
Column: Back on Track
Having reread last week’s column a time or two now, I’ve realized that I neglected to update you regular readers – especially those of you who read my most recent pre- and post-scan columns: “Abyssful” Ignorance and Scant Know For Sure Anymore – on the previous week’s scan results. Once again, I have defied the odds – maybe statistics would be a better word?
Arlington: Wakefield Football Enters 2015 as ‘The Hunted’
Warriors hosted first playoff game last season.
The Wakefield football program won eight games last season, including a playoff victory.