Stories for February 2016

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Saturday, February 27

6A North Roundup: Westfield, Battlefield Advance to Tournament Final

West Potomac, West Springfield to play in third-place game.

Westfield and Battlefield won on Friday night.

Friday, February 26

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Arlington: Wakefield Headed to Third Region Final in Four Years

Warriors defeat Potomac Falls, will face Potomac in 5A North final.

The Wakefield boys' basketball team defeats Potomac Falls in 5A North region semifinals.

Wednesday, February 24

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Burke: Lake Braddock’s Butler Scores 40 in Final High School Game

Bruins fall to Stonewall Jackson in opening round of regionals.

James Butler scored 40 points in Lake Braddock's loss to Stonewall Jackson in the opening round of the regional tournament on Tuesday.

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Mount Vernon: West Potomac Boys Win Conference 7 Championship

Wolverines beat top seed West Springfield in final.

The West Potomac boys' basketball team wins the Conference 7 championship.

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Alexandria: T.C. Williams Girls Win Conference 7 Championship

Titans, down to five players, win in double overtime.

The T.C. Williams girls' basketball team won the Conference 7 championship.

Tuesday, February 23

Whitman Girls Ready for Another Deep Playoff Run

Vikings beat Paint Branch despite slow offensive start.

The Whitman girls' basketball team is ready for another deep postseason run.

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Great Falls: Saxons Shoot Their Way to Conference 6 Title

Langley makes nine 3-pointers against South Lakes.

The Langley boys' basketball team won the Conference 6 championship.

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Great Falls: Langley Girls Win First Conference Title Since 1988

Saxons upset previously unbeaten Fairfax.

The Langley girls' basketball team defeated Fairfax 42-38 on Saturday to win the Conference 6 title.

Sunday, February 21

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West Potomac to Face West Springfield in Conference 7 Championship Game

Coach Houston making third trip to conference final in 12 years with Wolverines.

West Potomac beat Woodson on Saturday.

Saturday, February 20

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Scanlon, Francis Lead Westfield to Conference 5 Championship

Bulldog seniors combine for 56 points in win over Chantilly.

The Westfield boys' basketball team defeated Chantilly in the Conference 5 championship game on Friday.

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Vienna: Oakton Girls' Basketball Wins Conference 5 Championship

Cougars outscore Herndon 17-0 in opening quarter.

The Oakton girls' basketball team defeated Herndon for the Conference 5 title on Friday.

Thursday, February 18

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Three Madison Wrestlers Win Region Titles

Three Madison wrestling win region championships.

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Three McLean Gymnasts Qualify for State Meet

Defending state champs place third at regionals.

Three McLean gymnasts qualified for states.

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Hayfield’s Overstreet Wins Region Bars Title

Senior gymnast headed to fourth state meet.

Hayfield senior Molly Overstreet wins the region bar title.

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West Springfield Gymnastics Earns State Berth

Spartans finish runner-up at regional meet.

The West Springfield gymnastics team finished region runner-up.

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Arlington: Cool-Headed Hays Helps Yorktown Win Region Title

Freshman places first in all-around, beam, floor.

The Yorktown gymnastics team won the 6A North region championship.

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McLean and Great Falls: STEAM Fair Pushes Innovative Thinking

On Saturday, Feb. 6, The Langley School hosted its first-ever STEAM Fair to celebrate the school’s interdisciplinary, inquiry-based approach to learning and discovery through science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.

Saturday, February 13

West Potomac Dominates Early in Win Over South County

Wolverines improve to 9-1 in last 10 games, sit in 2nd place.

The West Potomac boys' basketball team defeated South County 59-45 on Friday.

Wednesday, February 10

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Arlington: Breaking Through

Yorktown gymnastics wins Conference 6 championship.

Yorktown won the Conference 6 gymnastics championship.

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West Springfield Gymnastics Wins Conference 7 Championship

Sophomore Levine, freshman Dotson finish 1-2 in all-around.

The West Springfield gymnastics team won the Conference 7 championship.

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Great Falls: Langley Boys’ Swim and Dive Wins Region Championship

Saxon girls finish region runner-up.

The Langley boys' swim and dive team won the 6A North region championship.

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Tuesday, February 9

Area Students Shine in MATHCOUNTS Competition

The Northern Virginia Regional MATHCOUNTS competition was held on Saturday, Feb. 6, at George Mason University.

Wednesday, February 3

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Arlington: Yorktown girls’ swim team wins first Conference 6 title.

Two Yorktown boys' records fall.

The Yorktown girls' swim and dive team wins the Conference 6 title.

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Great Falls: Langley Boys’ Swim and Dive Team Wins Conference 6 Title

Saxon girls, McLean boys finish runners-up.

The Langley boys' swim and dive team repeated as Conference 6 champion.

Springfield: Spartans Present Opponents Pick-Your-Poison Outlook

West Springfield makes eight 3-pointers in win over Mount Vernon.

The West Springfield boys' basketball team is undefeated in Conference 7 play.

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Tuesday, February 2

Another Opportunity to Talk About It

Super Bowl Sunday is Sunday, Feb. 7, and often more about the parties than the game.

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’Scrappy’ Wildcats Fall to Undefeated Cougars

Centreville coach Watson upset about officiating.

The Centreville girls' basketball team lost to Oakton on Monday.

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Vienna: Oakton’s Marquis Scores 1,000th Point in Victory

Cougars remain undefeated with win over Centreville.

The Oakton girls' basketball team improved to 17-0 with a win over Centreville on Monday.