Area Schools Closing in Face of Weather Threat
Threat of flooding, high winds from Hurricane Sandy prompts decision.
Better safe than sorry. Based on that philosophy, Fairfax County Public Schools announced early Sunday afternoon that all FCPS schools will be closed Monday and Tuesday because of the continuing threat of flooding and hurricane-force winds from Hurricane Sandy, a “rare hybrid storm” expected to make landfall on Monday.
TC Defense Experiencing Late-Season Surge
Titans beat Annandale to keep alive slim playoff hopes.
The T.C. Williams football team defeated Annandale, 52-7, on Oct. 20.
Yorktown Field Hockey Finishes District Runner-Up
Patriots reach championship game despite loss of 12 seniors.
The Yorktown field hockey team lost to Mount Vernon in the National District championship game on Oct. 22.
MVHS Field Hockey Wins 3rd District Title in 4 Years
Majors beat Chantilly in opening round of regionals.
The Mount Vernon field hockey team won its third National District title in the last four years.
Burns’ Big Plays, Defense Lead Westfield to Victory
Oakton’s Downer, Wandey Run Strong in Defeat
The Westfield football team defeated Oakton, 28-14, on Oct. 19.
Fairfax Field Hockey Beats Lake Braddock in Regionals
Sophomore Duke scores lone goal for Rebels.
The Fairfax field hockey team defeated Lake Braddock, 1-0, in the opening round of the Northern Region Tournament on Oct. 23.
Classified Advertising Oct 24, 2012
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“Hey Beez; Beez, It’s Me”
It was my father all right – in a dream. Standing five feet away, approximately, in a well-lit, local convenience store with which I am extremely familiar. This was no case of mistaken identity. Besides, he was wearing those blue, terrycloth shorts of his that my mother always hated. So yes, I called out to him, surprised as I was to see him, locally as it were.
Classified Advertising Oct. 17, 2012
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W-L Girls’ X-Country Places Second at Glory Days Invite
Chantilly’s McGorty, West Springfield’s Alcorta break records.
The Washington-Lee girls' cross country team finished second at the 20th Annual Glory Days Invitational.
Bullis Field Hockey Beats St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes
Senior captain Walker scores game’s lone goal.
The Bullis field hockey team defeated St. Stephen's & St. Agnes, 1-0, on Oct. 11.
TC Field Hockey Advances to Northern Region Tournament
Laychak, Jerakis score in 2-1 victory over Annandale.
The T.C. Williams field hockey team defeated Annandale, 2-1, in the first round of the Patriot District tournament on Oct. 15.
Fairfax Field Hockey Clinches Regional Berth
Rebels beat Statesmen for undefeated district record.
Fairfax concluded the regular season with a 2-0 victory against Marshall on Oct. 11.
Chantilly’s McGorty Breaks Glory Days Invite Record
Chargers win boys’ team championship.
Chantilly's Sean McGorty won the 20th Annual Glory Days Invitational on Oct. 13.
West Springfield’s Alcorta Breaks Glory Days Invite Record
Spartans win girls’ team championship.
West Springfield's Caroline Alcorta won the 20th Annual Glory Days Invitational on Oct. 13.
Defense, Running Game Lead Lake Braddock Past Robinson
Bruins have won four straight after 1-2 start.
The Lake Braddock football team beat Robinson, 32-7, on Oct. 12.
“Subjectively Speaking”
In my opinion. It’s what I think. It’s what I feel. It’s what I think I feel. It may not be something I know, but it’s certainly something that I hope I know. And if it’s not exactly something that I know, then I hope it’s something I believe.
Bullis Football Beats McNamara, Improves to 5-0
Bulldogs to face 5-1 St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes Saturday.
The Bullis football team defeated Bishop McNamara, 26-3, on Oct. 5.
Wootton’s Hoy Scores 2 Goals in Win Against Whitman
Patriots edge Vikings in overtime.
The Wootton boys' soccer team defeated Whitman in overtime on Oct. 8.
O’Connell Boys’ Soccer Scores Season-High 6 Goals
Knights beat Pope John Paul the Great.
The Bishop O'Connell boys' soccer team defeated Pope John Paul the Great, 6-0, on Oct. 4.