McGorty PRs, Chantilly Boys’ XC Qualifies for States
Cowne leads Chantilly girls’ team to state berth.
The Chantilly boys' and girls' cross country teams qualified for states on Nov. 2.
West Springfield’s Alcorta Finishes Region Runner-Up
Junior breaks 17 minutes at Burke Lake Park XC course.
West Springfield's Caroline Alcorta finished second at regionals with a time of 16:58.
Chase Sets Lake Braddock Record at XC Regionals
Bruins girls’, boys’ qualify for states.
Lake Braddock's Sophie Chase won her third consecutive Northern Region championship on Nov. 2.
Oakton Boys’, Girls’ Cross Country Advance to States
Madison’s Calem, Herndon’s Heuer earn all-region.
The Oakton cross country program qualified its boys' and girls' teams for the state meet, which is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 10 at Great Meadow.
Wootton Boys’ Soccer Beats WJ for 4A West Title
O’Neil goal, Tsakos assist propel Patriots past Wildcats.
The Wootton boys' soccer team advanced to the state tournament with an overtime victory against Walter Johnson on Nov. 5.
W-L’s Angell, Demsie Qualify for Cross Country States
Girls’ team places sixth, boys’ 14th at regionals.
The Washington-Lee cross country program will send two runners to the state meet, which is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 10 at Great Meadow.
Physical Langley Beats McLean
Novacki’s all-around effort, Casso’s career day lead Saxons.
The Langley football team ended the regular season with a 27-7 victory against McLean on Nov. 3.
Area Votes for Obama, Kaine, House Incumbents
President Barack Obama wins second term, Kaine wins Senate seat, Moran, Wolf, Connolly re-elected.
In a bitter and historically expensive battle, President Barack Obama defeated Gov. Mitt Romney, winning a second term Tuesday after grabbing the key swing state of Virginia after midnight. With the addition of the Commonwealth’s 13 electoral votes – as well as those of Colorado, Iowa, New Hampshire and Wisconsin – Obama sailed over the electoral cliff with the critical 270 electoral votes he needed for victory.
Column: Hands of Time
On the one hand, I want to take note every month on the 27th as yet one more notch on my living-with-cancer belt. On the other hand, maybe I don’t need a belt to be notching but rather a life to be living. Perhaps it’s time, nearly 44 months post-diagnosis – at press time, to stop counting backwards and try more living forwards.
Churchill Football Beats Wootton, Secures Playoff Spot
Bulldog seniors play final regular season home game.
The Churchill football team defeated Wootton, 24-14, on Oct. 26.
Edison’s Colson, Flack Win District Titles
Eagle boys’ win team championship.
The Edison cross country program produced two individual National District championships and one team title on Oct. 25.
West Potomac Boys’, Girls’ XC Advance to Regionals
Halladay, Genuario lead Wolverines with 7th-place finishes.
The West Potomac boys' and girls' cross country teams each finished in the top four at the Patriot District championships.
TC’s Girma, Brown Qualify for XC Regionals
Lake Braddock wins boys’, girls’ Patriot District XC titles.
The T.C. Williams boys' cross country team had two runners qualify for regionals.
Chantilly Boys’ XC Wins First Concorde District Title
Westfield boys’, Chantilly, Centreville girls’ qualify for regionals.
The Chantilly boys' cross country team on Oct. 24 produced the best score in the 19-year history of the Concorde District championships.
Yorktown’s Stewart, Brown Burn Mount Vernon
Running backs combine for more than 200 yards, 5 touchdowns.
The Yorktown football team improved to 9-0 with a 35-0 victory against Mount Vernon on Oct. 26.
Lake Braddock Girls’, Boys’ XC Win District Titles
Bruins’ Chase, Tuck win individual championships.
The Lake Braddock cross country program had a big day at the Patriot District championships on Oct. 25.
W-L Girls’ XC Wins Third Consecutive District Title
Each of Generals’ seven harriers place in top 11.
The Washington-Lee girls' cross country team produced seven all-district runners.
Oakton’s Klimkiewicz Repeats as Concorde XC Champ
Madison girls’ win Liberty District title.
For the second straight season, Oakton’s Allie Klimkiewicz held off Robinson’s Macey Schweikert to win the Concorde District girls’ cross country championship.
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