Stories for March 2017

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Wednesday, March 22

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All-Star Team

Monday, March 20

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Woodson Defeats Hylton in State Championship

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Oakton Loses in State Finals

Thursday, March 16

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The Picklin’ Grannies of Providence Senior Center Excel at Pickle Ball

Picklin’ Grannies, at Providence Senior Center, laugh and smile a lot but when they play pickle ball, it’s all business.

Wednesday, March 15

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Over 50 and Playing Basketball

Women's NOVA Fifty and Over Basketball League enjoy friendships and travel.

If you're over 50 and a woman, you're never too old to play basketball.

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Optimistic About State of Hospitality

Panelists at Northern Virginia Chamber Forum discuss state of hospitality under the new administration.

The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce gathered some heavy hitters to offer their thoughts and answer questions from a standing-room-only audience at the “State of Hospitality Under the New Administration” symposium on March 6.

Tuesday, March 14

County Moves to Restore Tobytown Cemetery

Restoring historic cemetery in Potomac

Thursday, March 9

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Madison Warhawks: Region Champions

The Madison Warhawks (22-6) and WT Woodson Cavaliers (23-5) battled for the Virginia 6A North Championship held at Robinson High School on Feb. 25.

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Beating Langley, Cougars Go to State Finals

The Oakton Cougars secured a spot in the Virginia 6A basketball finals.

The Oakton Cougars secured a spot in the Virginia 6A basketball finals after defeating the Langley Saxons 52-40 in the semifinal on March 4.

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Winning Basketball Championship

McLean Basketball's eighth grade Division III team just took the The Fairfax County Youth Basketball League (FCYBL) championship trophy home in a close game that was won with a 3-pointer in the last seconds of the game.

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NOVA Ice Dogs Win League Championship

Alexandria's Northern Virginia Ice Dogs Hockey Team won the U-16 Upper Patrick CBHL League Championship on Feb. 26 beating the #1 ranked Piedmont Predators in a game that went to a shoot-out.

Wednesday, March 8

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Clougherty: Player of the Year

Mary Clougherty, a senior on the varsity basketball team at Chantilly High School, was awarded Player of the Year by the Northern Virginia Women’s Basketball Coaches Association.

Monday, March 6

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Warhawks Defeat Cavaliers in Conference Championship

The Madison Warhawks (22-6) and WT Woodson Cavaliers (23-5) battled for the Virginia 6A North Championship held at Robinson High School on Feb. 25.

Thursday, March 2

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Beatrice Kelly-Russo to Play for Lynchburg College

Local high school senior Beatrice Kelly-Russo has accepted a bid by Lynchburg College to play on its championship woman’s soccer team.

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Women on the Soccer Field

Local women are still in the game and on the field.

On Saturdays and weeknights in the spring and fall, women as young as 18 and as old as 78 can be found on the soccer fields across Fairfax County: nurses, lawyers, Army officers, software programmers, stay-at-home moms, lobbyists, graduate students, and grandmothers playing the game they love.

Wednesday, March 1

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Indoor Track Champs at South Lakes

Rayle, Jones and Ogobri highlight South Lakes High School performances at 6A North Region Indoor Track and Field Championships.

Aly Rayle won the 500 meters and was part of the winning 4x400 meter relay team for South Lakes High School at the 6A North Region Indoor Track and Field Championships Wednesday, Feb. 15 at the Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex in Landover, Md.

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Record-Breaking Season for South Lakes High School Swim & Dive

Strong performances and a number of record-breaking swims by South Lakes High School swimmers helped the Seahawks close out their season on a positive note at the VHSL State Championships, Feb. 16-17 at George Mason University.