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).
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?”
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.
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.