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Northwest Region Quarterfinals
North Stafford 7, Loudoun Valley 1
The Skinny: Vikes season comes to an end on the road.
Franklin County 1, Potomac 0
Osbourn 3, Brooke Point 0
Woodbridge 3, Patrick Henry-Roanoke 2 (8)
Region II Quarterfinals
Potomac Falls 15, Handley 3
The Skinny: The Panthers broke open a close game with a 10-run fifth inning highlighted by Ben Sweger’s inside the park home run to defeat Handley in the Quarterfinals of the Region II playoffs.
Handley jumped on the Panthers Jackson Rogers for three runs in the first inning on four singles, all to right field. The Panthers scored two in the second on an RBI single by Tyler Caldwell and a sacrifice fly by Sweger. In the third, Handley had four batters come to the plate and all four had base hits and yet they failed to score a run. With runners at first and third, Rogers picked off Ryan Hayes for the first out. He then picked off Will McHugh at third base and after Shawn Kelly hit a single to left, Thomas Rea threw out Aubrey Wilkerson at third to end the inning. Handley would not threaten again.
Potomac Falls took the lead for good in the third by scoring two runs on a sacrifice fly by Sam Bass and an RBI single by Rogers. Then they broke the game open in the fifth on an RBI single to right by Colin Deely. With men on first and third, Sweger hit a ball to the right field corner and raced around the bases to score uncontested as the throw from the outfield was off it’s mark. The Panthers then proceeded to tack on six more runs on RBI’s by Ryan Mahoney, Ryan Miller, Rogers (2), and Caldwell (2).
Mahoney pitched the sixth and Miller the seventh to end the game. Potomac Falls (19-3) will play Kettle Run on Wednesday at Panther Park at 7 p.m.
Kettle Run 5, Louisa 3
The Skinny: This game was scoreless through six innings and then Kettle Run scored five times with two outs with Connor Adams bases-loaded hit the big blow. Louisa fought back with a bases-loaded hit of their own in the bottom of the seventh by Jimmy Dunavant but the Lions rallied fell short.
Broad Run 4, Sherando 3
The Skinny: The Spartans defeated the Warriors in an exciting game in Sherando, 4-3, to improve their record to 19-4 on the season and advance to a second round Region playoff game this coming Wednesday.
Junior Taylor Clarke got the start and went the distance for the Spartans on the mound. Clarke's complete game Win improves his record to 9-1 with one save on the year. Clarke struck out seven, allowed four hits, and three runs (two earned) on the evening.
Offensively, the Spartans scored a pair of runs in the second inning and a second pair of runs in the sixth inning. In the second inning, senior catcher Johnny Meier knocked in freshmen AJ Powell and junior Ryan Johnston with a 2-run double. In the fourth inning, junior Zach Rawson's triple knocked in Nick Richardson, and Powell followed that at-bat with a sacrifice fly to left field to score Rawson from third.
The Spartans will travel to Brentsville this Wednesday for a second round Region II playoff game. First pitch is set for 6 p.m.
Brentsville 13, Fluvanna 10
The Skinny: The Tigers had plenty of offense and needed it to advance. Among Brentsville's hitters: Jake Brown (3-for-4, double, 2 RBI), Justin Weaver (2-for-3, 2 RBI), Brian McBride (2 hits, 3 runs scored), Michael Lennox (2 hits, 2 RBI), Brian Worley (3 RBI), Zack Stronko (2-for-4, 2 RBI), and Jimmy Kerns (2-for-5, RBI).
Softball
Northern Region Quarterfinals
South County 2, Stone Bridge 0
The Skinny: In a heartbreaking game, Stone Bridge lost to South County in Regional quarterfinals. The Stallions were held scoreless until the bottom of the 6th. With 2 outs under their belts, Stone Bridge right fielder Sydney Broderick made a beautiful, laid out, glove up catch, but unfortunately did not get the call as umpires ruled the ball trapped. The next batter for South County singled to bring home two runners.
In a comeback attempt, Beth Lewis led off the seventh with a base hit for the Bulldogs. Erin Dzurilla also singled in the inning which put the tying run on base with two outs. The effort was stifled by South County, however, and the Stone Bridge runners were left stranded to end the game.
Allie Brill pitched the complete game for the Bulldogs, allowing five hits, and striking out four. Lewis led Stone Bridge at the plate with two hits. Cori Prince, Niki Prince, Olivia Tatara, and Dzurilla each had one hit in the game.
Madison 3, Centreville 0
Marshall 2, Woodson 1
McLean 5, Westfield 4
Northwest Region Quarterfinals
Battlefield 3, Franklin County 0
The Skinny: Brittany Clendenny had an inside-the-park 2-run home run to cap a three-run third inning for the Bobcats. Miranda Kemp earned the shutout in the circle.
Mountain View 8, Hylton 0
Osbourn Park 3, Colonial Forge 1
The Skinny: Ashley Runion improved to 17-1 on the season as the Yellow Jackets scored twice in the fifth and once in the sixth inning.
Loudoun Valley 5, Halifax 1
The Skinny: The Viking spent almost 20 hours on the road before returning to Purcellville after a decisive 5-1 victory over Halifax County Senior High School in South Boston Monday. The Comets, with a 20-1 record coming into the contest, were outshined by the Vikings early in the game.
Valley’s aggressiveness at the plate and speedy base running enabled them to effectively put the ball in play and capitalize on Halifax’s mistakes. Valley scored three runs in the first, one in the third and their final run in the seventh.
Offensive highlights included two singles and an RBI from catcher Carli Johnson, a single and 2 RBIs by pitcher Kelsey Richardson, a single and RBI by third base Christy Haney, and an RBI by shortstop Shelby Wassman.
Richardson and the Viking defense, which included three assists and a double play by second base Dani Psimas, were more than enough to limit Halifax's offense. Richardson threw six scoreless innings with six strikeouts, five hits allowed and one walk. Allie Reid entered the game in the seventh inning with two runners on. The Comets loaded the bases and scored on a wild pitch, but their fire died out when Reid dug deep and struck out the last two batters.
The Vikings travel to Osbourn Park in Manassas on Wednesday night, June 2, for the Northwest Region Semifinal game at 6 p.m.
Region II Quarterfinals
Monticello 2, Fauquier 0
The Skinny: Victoria Scott pitched a 1-hitter with 14 strikeouts for the Mustangs.
Park View 7, Sherando 4
The Skinny: Park View won their Region II quarterfinal against Sherando by a score of 7-4. The Patriots jumped up 2-0 in the third on the strength of Sam Thomas’ RBI double and then she scored on a wild pitch.
The Warriors came back to take the lead by scoring two in the fourth and two in the fifth off Patriot ace, Robin Heironimus (eight strikeouts/ one walk). With the score 4-2 in favor of Sherando, Park View tied it in the sixth when Ally Rupard ripped a triple to right, scoring Becca Patton and Brittany Griffin.
The Patriots then sealed the victory with three in their half of the seventh — the winning run was scored by Thomas on Patton’s sacrifice fly. Griffin then drove in the last two runs with a strong single to left. Herionimus got the last six Warrior hitters in succession to pick up her 17th win of the season.
The Patriots will now travel to Monticello for a Wednesday night Region II semifinal game. The winner of this upcoming game qualifies for the state tournament.
Brentsville 1, Orange County 0
Briar Woods 2, Skyline 0
The Skinny: Sophomore Macy Jones set a school record with 19 strike outs and Briar Woods scored single runs in the second and third innings en route to a 2-0 win over Skyline in the Region II quarterfinals Monday afternoon in Ashburn.
The Falcons, who won their 11th straight to improve to 20-2 overall, advance to the region semifinals for the second straight year and will host Brentsville Wednesday at 7 p.m. Brentsville edged Orange County 1-0 Monday.
After Jones set down Skyline with three strikeouts in the top of the first, Briar Woods threatened in the home half of the inning but came up empty. Senior Holly Dominguez and Jones both walked and moved up on a passed ball. However, a strikeout and a flyout ended the inning.
The Falcons got on the board in the bottom of the second when freshman Lynn Brantley laced a one-out triple and later scored when junior Alex Fierszt beat out an infield single.
Briar Woods added its second run in the third inning when Jones smacked a leadoff triple and scored on a sacrifice fly by junior Kasey Ball.
The two runs were more than enough for Jones, who fanned the first 13 Hawks she faced and had a perfect game going until Julie Shifflett looped single into shallow center with two outs in the fifth. Jones then posted a strikeout to end the inning.
The Hawks mounted their best scoring chance in the top of the seventh, using a pair of singles and a passed ball to place runners at second and third with two outs. However, Jones used another strikeout to end the game.
Boys Soccer
Region II Quarterfinals
Broad Run 4, Sherando 1
The Skinny: You can scout Broad Run's unique throw-in set pieces but you can't really prepare for it as the Spartans scored twice in the first seven minutes of this contest off long Paul Ellington throw-ins, the first came on a beautifully timed header by Taylor Johnson and the second went off a Warrior and into the goal. In the second half, Ellington struck again, this time his throw was sent home by Danny Reategui in the 45th minute. And Reategui, who wasn't 100 percent for the game due to illness, converted a penalty kick in the 58th minute for the final Spartan goal. Sherando broke the shutout in the 65th minute with a Taylor Ruth unassisted shot.
Western Albemarle 0, Brentsville 0 (3OT - WA advances on PK's, 3-1)
The Skinny: After a scoreless contest through two overtimes, it went to PKs and seniors Aaron Myers and Tom Rogers and junior Avery Walker converted for the Warriors. WA keeper Kai Shin made a save and two Tigers shot wide to wrap up the win.
Potomac Falls 2, Handley 1
The Skinny: In the first half David Becerra scored a penalty kick for PF, which led 1-0 at half. Handley's Zak Gordon scored in second half to make the score 1-1. After a rain delay with the score 1-1 and 22 minutes to go, when play resumed John Thomas scored the game winner on a assist from Eddy Funes with 14 minutes to go.
Kettle Run 2, Fluvanna 1
Northwest Region Quarterfinals
Battlefield 5, William Fleming 0
The Skinny: Troy Allaire scored a goal and had two assists in the win for the Bobcats
Riverbend 3, Forest Park 1
The Skinny: Ryan Zinkhan scored twice to break a 1-1 tie and give Riverbend the win.
North Stafford 0, Osbourn Park 0 (3OT - NS advances on PK's, 3-2)
The Skinny: Wolverine keeper Ryan Husted made 14 saves including punching OP's final penalty kick over the crossbar for the victory.
Patrick Henry-Roanoke 2, Heritage 1 (OT)
The Skinny: Heritage scored with six minutes remaining in the first half on a throw-in by senior Eric Dentler that was headed into the goal by senior Payton Case. Patrick Henry tied the game in the last minute of regulation, and scored again in the first half of overtime to record the win.
Girls Soccer
Region II Quarterfinals
Loudoun County 1, Brentsville 0 (3OT)
The Skinny: Sarah Olivero scored a Golden Goal off of a long throw from Emma Sieber in "sudden death" overtime to advance the Raiders.
Western Albemarle 5, Sherando 2
The Skinny: Sherando led 2-1 in the second half before the Warriors came storming back.
Broad Run 3, Kettle Run 0
This game was scoreless at the half despite being played down on Kettle Run's end. The Spartans then scored in the 59th minute on Whitney Church's goal from a throwin and Rachel Tharp struck in the 65th minute off a Church cross. Finally Danni Dangremond braved a collision with the keeper on a great through ball from Erin Brady in the 77th minute to score the final goal. Spartans freshman goalie Haley Casanova, starting for sophomore Emily Myerson who was hurt in the Dulles District title game, earned the shutout with four saves.
Charlottesville 9, Handley 1
The Skinny: The Black Knights got seven of the nine goals from freshmen including four by Abigail Intolubbe-Chmil.
Northwest Region Quarterfinals
Forest Park 1, Battlefield 1 (20T - FP advances on PK's, 3-2)
The Skinny: Bobcats survived PKs to beat Valley last week in Cedar Run title game but were not so lucky Monday.
Riverbend 3, Patrick Henry-Roanoke 0
The Skinny: The Bears out-shot Patrick Henry, 40-1, in this one-sided contest.
Colonial Forge 8, Franklin County 0
Loudoun Valley 3, Woodbridge 1
The Skinny: Junior Taylor Payne scored twice and sophomore Lexi Clarke added a goal for the Vikes.
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