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Jon Roetman

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Seniors Porter, Jeanpierre to Participate in All-Star Game

Suburban Classic will be held Sunday, March 23 at Oakton.

Mount Vernon seniors Samantha Porter and De'Ja "DJ" Jeanpierre will participate in Sunday's all-star game.

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TC Seniors Carter, Schedler To Participate in All-Star Game

Suburban Classic will be held Sunday, March 23 at Oakton.

T.C. Williams seniors Tykera Carter and Angie Schedler will be teammates in Sunday's all-star game.

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Yorktown Girls’ Lacrosse Team Facing New Challenges

After eight straight National District titles, Patriots move to Conference 6

The Yorktown girls' lacrosse team won eight straight district titles before the VHSL's six-class re-alignment.

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Sophomore Rizzo, Senior Pitchers To Lead Oakton Baseball Team

Cougars won Concorde District, reached states in 2013.

The Oakton baseball team reached the state semifinals in 2013.

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Lake Braddock Baseball Looking for Missing Pieces

Bruins graduated five Division I players from last season.

The Lake Braddock baseball team reached the state semifinals in 2013 and won a state title in 2012.

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TC Boys’ Soccer Looking for Deep Run at Regionals

Last season, Titans lost in PK shootout to Mount Vernon.

The T.C. Williams boys' soccer team lost to eventual state champion Mount Vernon in last season's region quarterfinals.

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Madison Girls’ Lax Motivated to Repeat as State Champs

Warhawks have won two of the last three state titles.

The Madison girls' lacrosse team enters the 2014 season with many experience athletes.

Dowling Enters First Season as McLean Head Baseball Coach

Virginia Tech-Bound Sullivan is Highlanders’ Top Pitcher.

John Dowling spent two seasons as Lee head coach before coming to McLean

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Wakefield Boys' Basketball Team Loses in State Semifinals

Tham scores 26 points, grabs 22 of Warriors’ 30 rebounds.

The Wakefield boys' basketball team lost in the state semifinals for the second straight season.

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Woodson Boys’ Basketball Loses in State Semifinals

Cavaliers struggle offensively against Landstown.

The Woodson boys' basketball team scored a season-low 37 points against Landstown in the state semifinals.

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Lake Braddock Boys' Basketball Falls to Colonial Forge in 6A State Semifinals

Bruins struggle with Eagles' strength, athleticism at VCU's Siegel Center in Richmond.

The Lake Braddock boys' basketball team finished the season with a 23-5 record.

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Lake Braddock Secures State Tournament Berth

Bruins beat South Lakes, finish region runner-up.

The Lake Braddock boys' basketball team will travel for the state semifinals.

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Woodson Boys’ Basketball Wins Back-to-Back Region Titles

Cavaliers overcome adversity, beat Lake Braddock.

The Woodson boys' basketball team will face Landstown in the state semifinals.

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Madison’s Koshuta Scores 39 in Playoff Game Against ‘Idol’ Floyd

Warhawks lose to Stonewall Jackson in region semifinals.

The Madison girls' basketball team lost to Stonewall Jackson in the 6A North region semifinals on Feb. 27.

Emotional Win Puts Woodson in Tonight's Region Championship Game

Cavaliers will face Lake Braddock for fourth time this season.

The Lake Braddock boys' basketball team is 3-0 against Woodson this season.

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T.C. Williams Girls’ Basketball Loses in Region Quarterfinals

Titans fall short despite overcoming 11-point deficit.

The T.C. Williams girls' basketball team's season ended Tuesday night.

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Robinson Wrestling Wins Third State Title in Four Years

Senior Bass wins first state title in four tries.

The Robinson wrestling team had four individual state champions.

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Conference-Champion Seahawks Continue Second-Half Surge

South Lakes Beats West Potomac in Regional Tournament.

The South Lakes boys' basketball team will host Robinson tonight.

South Lakes Girls’ Basketball Captures Elusive Postseason Title

Seahawks win Conference 6, beat Lake Braddock at regionals.

The South Lakes girls' basketball team will host Centreville tonight.

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Lake Braddock Boys' Basketball Wins Conference 7 Championship

Gregorits hits game winner, named tournament MVP.

The Lake Braddock boys' basketball team beat Woodson 62-61 in the Conference 7 championship game.

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Berglund Leads West Springfield Girls' Basketball to Conference 7 Championship

Senior guard scores 28 points, grabs 10 rebounds, named tournament MVP.

The West Springfield girls' basketball team defeated T.C. Williams 70-58 on Friday night.

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SoCo's Burgess Wins Region All-Around Title

W-L wins third consecutive region championship.

South County freshman Collea Burgess will compete at the state gymnastics meet.

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Centreville Grappler Love Wins 195-Pound Region Title

Chantilly’s Carlson wins 145-pound title.

Centreville's Tyler Love has a chance to win state championships in two sports.

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West Potomac’s Thompson Qualifies for States

Senior will compete on vault in Virginia Beach.

West Potomac's Monica Thompson will compete at the state gymnastics meet.

T.C. Williams Gymnastics Ends Season at Regionals

Cathey wins vault title, advances to states on bars.

One member of the T.C. Williams gymnastics team, Holland Cathey, advanced to states.

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Robinson Wrestling Wins Third Region Title in Four Years

Rams send nine to finals, win seven individual titles.

Robinson has won two of the last three state championships.

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Hayfield’s Overstreet Wins Region Title on Bars

Sophomore suffered concussion in January.

Hayfield sophomore Molly Overstreet will compete at the state gymnastics meet.

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Wakefield’s Tham Thriving in Leadership Role

Junior’s career-best night leads Warriors to victory.

The Wakefield boys' basketball team enters the Conference 13 tournament as the No. 1 seed.

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Westfield’s Freix Wins Conference 5 All-Around Title

Robinson wins team championship, Oakton finishes second.

The Westfield gymnastics team placed third at the Conference 5 meet on Feb. 6.

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TC Williams Girls’ Basketball Remains Undefeated in 2014

Titans continue winning after New Year’s resolution.

The T.C. Williams girls' basketball team is on a 13-game winning streak.

Herndon Gymnast Bradley Earns All-Around Region Berth

Oakton finishes runner-up at Conference 5 gymnastics meet.

The Herndon gymnastics team had two individuals advance to regionals.

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Oakton Gymnastics Team Qualifies For Regional Meet

Herndon freshman Bradley advances in all-around competition.

The Oakton gymnastics team finished runner-up at the Conference 5 meet on Feb. 6.

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McLean, W-L Gymnastics Teams Qualify for Regionals

Highlanders win Conference 6 title, W-L runner-up.

W-L, McLean gymnastics finished 1-2 at regionals the last two years.

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Cavaliers Praise ‘the Best Coach’

Woodson gymnastics coach Mike Cooper wrapping up final season.

Woodson finished runner-up at the Conference 7 gymnastics meet.

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TC Gymnastics Wins Conference 7 Championship

School’s first full gymnastics team since early 1980s produces title.

T.C. Williams has its first full gymnastics team since the early 1980s.

Sharpshooting Richards Leads West Potomac Past TC

Senior guard scores 22 points, makes six 3-pointers.

The West Potomac boys' basketball team beat rival T.C. Williams on Jan. 25.

Aggressive Auslander Leads Herndon Boys

Talented Hornets have state-title aspirations.

The Herndon boys' basketball team has won 14 of its first 16 games.

Lake Braddock Boys’ Basketball Beats Woodson

Bruins, Cavaliers have become Conference 7’s top teams.

The Lake Braddock and Woodson boys' basketball teams each have one conference loss.

Youthful Guards Hatch, Meyers Spark Vikings

Sophomore, freshman lead Whitman girls’ basketball to win.

The Whitman girls' basketball team defeated Quince Orchard on Jan. 23.

Yorktown Gymnastics Wins National District Championship

W-L wins Invite title, places second in district standings.

The Yorktown gymnastics team snapped Washington-Lee's streak of National District championships.

Mandela’s Three-Point Play Lifts Bruins to Win

Lake Braddock girls’ basketball edges Woodson.

The Lake Braddock girls' basketball team defeated Woodson 40-37.

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TC Gymnastics Places Third at W-L Invitational

Titans compete as team for first time this season.

T.C. Williams' Holland Cathey placed third in the all-around competition during the W-L Invite on Jan. 25.

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Centreville Girls’ Basketball Avenges Loss to Chantilly

Green scores 20, Wakefield’s defense praised.

The Centreville girls' basketball team defeated Chantilly on Tuesday night.

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Mount Vernon Girls’ Basketball Showing Improvement

Majors have won 4 of 5, including victory over Oakton.

The Mount Vernon girls' basketball team is 9-3.

Herndon Gymnast Bradley Knocks Off Rust

Freshman wins all-around at Jan. 16 home meet.

The Herndon gymnastics team placed second at a home meet on Jan. 16.

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Changing of the Guard?

Centreville girls’ basketball wins third straight over Oakton.

The Centreville girls' basketball team has won three straight against Oakton.

Sharpshooting Berglund Leads Spartans in Blowout Victory

Senior guard scores 30 points, makes 13 of 14 attempts.

The West Springfield girls' basketball team improved to 13-0.

T.C. Williams Gymnastics Hoping for Team Success

Titans have grown from Girard’s solo act during freshman season.

The T.C. Williams gymnastics team has four competitors this season after having just one two years ago.

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W-L Gymnastics Winning Despite Loss of ‘Fab Four’

Hatcher twins, freshman Shea lead Generals.

Washington-Lee is the two-time defending region gymnastics champion.

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South Lakes’ Aghayere, Rendle Dominate Boards in Victory

Madison’s Koshuta scores 28 points in defeat.

The South Lakes girls' basketball team defeated Madison 60-52 on Jan. 10.