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VivaLoudoun High School Football Friday Night Line-up
AA Dulles District
Briar Woods 38, Tuscarora 0
Park View 40, Dominion 7
Heritage 44, Loudoun Valley 42
Loudoun County 31, Woodgrove 0
AAA Cedar Run District
Broad Run 36, Herndon 7
Battlefield 30, Stonewall Jackson 12
Osbourn 56, Potomac 12
AAA Liberty District
Stone Bridge 43, TJ 21
Madison 13, Langley 7 (OT)
McLean 20, Marshall 19
Westfield 48, Fairfax 0
Louisa County 21, South Lakes 19
Other Games of Interest
AA Region II
Fauquier 41, Brentsville 7
Kettle Run 26, Skyline 7
Warren County 29, James Wood 21
Fluvanna 28, Charlottesville 21
Monticello 50, Western Albemarle 36
Powhatan 49, Prince Edward 6
Handley 14, Washington WV 7
AAA Northern Region
Centreville 49, Hayfield 3
Chantily 70, Edison 29
Oakton 38, Lee 23
South County 13, Robinson 10 (OT)
Mount Vernon 42, Falls Church 0
Yorktown 40, Stuart 26
Washington-Lee 43, Wakefield 29
West Potomac 45, Annandale 10
Lake Braddock at T.C. Williams (Sat)
West Springfield 48, Woodson 0
AAA Northwest Region
Forest Park 24, Freedom-Prince William 0
Hylton 34, Gar-Field 21
Woodbridge 38, Osbourn Park 13
Mountain View 24, Albemarle 0
Brooke Point 68, Orange 14
North Stafford 34, Colonial Forge 0
Stafford 28, Riverbend 14
Salem 21, William Fleming 0
Christiansburg 42, Frankling County 8
Magna Vista 42, Halifax County 21
George Washington-Danville 22, Southampton 0
Friday, September 30, 2011
Football: Last Week's Rewind
A quick look at how all the football teams in Loudoun did last week before you head out to tonight's big games!
Fri. Sept. 23
Briar Woods 51, Potomac Falls 6
The Skinny: Falcons continue high scoring ways with Trace McSorley throwing for two scores on 12 of 18 passing for 124 yards including a 2-yard toss to Cam Serigne and a 4-yard pass to Darryll Gadsen. BWoods running attack is gearing up as Cory Colder went for 119 yards and two scores from the goal line. Alex Carter's 84-yard kickoff return for a TD to open the second half made it 37-0. Panthers lone score came on a Michael Fishcetti 28-yard TD pass to Wayna Allen. Falcons finished with two more scores inside the 10, by Brandon Brown and Chris Larco. PFalls was held by Falcon defense to just three first downs in the game.
Woodgrove 35, Dominion 19
The Skinny: Wolverines end a 2-game slide and earn first ever Dulles District victory. The Titans actually led in the second quarter, 19-14, but WG finished with 21 unanswered points. Woodgrove's Atem Ntantang had a huge game rushing with 221 yards on 32 carries and he scored on a 10-yard TD run. Also scoring for WG on the ground were Joshua Sweet, twice from 1 and 7, and Tyler Workman from 25 yards. Workman was just 3 of 4 passing but that was good for 106 yards with Caleb Welsh catching two balls for 83 yards. William Hoffer iced the game for the Wolverines with an 80-yard interception return. Dominion had its best game passing on the year with Donnie Gasser going 13 of 27 for 159 yards. Matt Valenzuela had a big night with 7 catches for the Titans, totaling 96 yards including a 36-yard TD. Dashaun Wesley scored on the ground for Dominion and finished with 49 yards on 16 attempts. Garrett Robinson had a 75-yard kickoff return for a TD for the Titans. Sweet for WG finished with 91 yards, averaging more than 10 yards a carry as WG broke 300 yards in rushing.
Tuscarora 16, Loudoun County 9
The Skinny: Read Owen Gotimer's story here!
Stone Bridge 31, Broad Run 30 (OT)
The Skinny: Read Dan Sousa's story here!
Freedom 43, Wakefield 8
The Skinny: Eagles win their first game of the season. Derek Burns rushed for 90 yards on 19 attempts and scored from 6 and 21 yards out. Trent Gilmore went 4 of 10 passing for Freedom with 146 yards including a 40-yard TD to Garrison Fuller to start the scoring in the second quarter.
Sat. Sept. 24
Heritage 34, Park View 31
The Skinny: Read Dan Sousa's wrap-up of this game.
Fri. Sept. 23
Briar Woods 51, Potomac Falls 6
The Skinny: Falcons continue high scoring ways with Trace McSorley throwing for two scores on 12 of 18 passing for 124 yards including a 2-yard toss to Cam Serigne and a 4-yard pass to Darryll Gadsen. BWoods running attack is gearing up as Cory Colder went for 119 yards and two scores from the goal line. Alex Carter's 84-yard kickoff return for a TD to open the second half made it 37-0. Panthers lone score came on a Michael Fishcetti 28-yard TD pass to Wayna Allen. Falcons finished with two more scores inside the 10, by Brandon Brown and Chris Larco. PFalls was held by Falcon defense to just three first downs in the game.
Woodgrove 35, Dominion 19
The Skinny: Wolverines end a 2-game slide and earn first ever Dulles District victory. The Titans actually led in the second quarter, 19-14, but WG finished with 21 unanswered points. Woodgrove's Atem Ntantang had a huge game rushing with 221 yards on 32 carries and he scored on a 10-yard TD run. Also scoring for WG on the ground were Joshua Sweet, twice from 1 and 7, and Tyler Workman from 25 yards. Workman was just 3 of 4 passing but that was good for 106 yards with Caleb Welsh catching two balls for 83 yards. William Hoffer iced the game for the Wolverines with an 80-yard interception return. Dominion had its best game passing on the year with Donnie Gasser going 13 of 27 for 159 yards. Matt Valenzuela had a big night with 7 catches for the Titans, totaling 96 yards including a 36-yard TD. Dashaun Wesley scored on the ground for Dominion and finished with 49 yards on 16 attempts. Garrett Robinson had a 75-yard kickoff return for a TD for the Titans. Sweet for WG finished with 91 yards, averaging more than 10 yards a carry as WG broke 300 yards in rushing.
Tuscarora 16, Loudoun County 9
The Skinny: Read Owen Gotimer's story here!
Stone Bridge 31, Broad Run 30 (OT)
The Skinny: Read Dan Sousa's story here!
Freedom 43, Wakefield 8
The Skinny: Eagles win their first game of the season. Derek Burns rushed for 90 yards on 19 attempts and scored from 6 and 21 yards out. Trent Gilmore went 4 of 10 passing for Freedom with 146 yards including a 40-yard TD to Garrison Fuller to start the scoring in the second quarter.
Sat. Sept. 24
Heritage 34, Park View 31
The Skinny: Read Dan Sousa's wrap-up of this game.
Football: Friday Afternoon Quarterback
VivaLoudoun High School Football Friday Night Line-up
AA Dulles District
Tuscarora at Briar Woods
The Skinny: The area's only unbeaten, 2nd-year Huskies, travel to Downtown Brambleton for a big district contest with defending state champion Falcons. BWoods, after 14-0 non-district loss to open year with Broad Run, has out-scored three district opponents, 152-9 (!), since. Sophomore QB Trace McSorley has been on fire the past three weeks and the Falcons D is stingy. Tuscarora comes into the contest after winning the first round of the Battle of the Burg with a somewhat surprising, 19-6, win over a Loudoun County team that had shut out Sherando the week before. At stake tonight: district positioning and major VHSL power points!
Dominion at Park View
The Skinny: Titans are the area's only team still looking for a win after an 0-4 start. Park View lost a heartbreaker Saturday on Homecoming to Heritage, scoring 31 points in the first half but being shut out after the break in a 34-31 last second lost. Look for Alec Dombkowski, Ryan McCarter, Dante Absher and Khalil Brooks to again put some points on the scoreboard tonight. Dominion will have to control the football to get the Pats offense on the sidelines.
Loudoun Valley at Heritage
The Skinny: With just three wins in the past two years, Heritage is 4-1 overall and 3-0 in district. Valley had a week off to prepare for this game and at 0-2 in district, Vikes probably view this as a "Must Win". Heritage's Austin Nelson is currently first team on the Washington Post All-Met Watch at QB. He and the Pride offense should have a good night but can Heritage's defense stop the Vikings running attack led by Donald Devine, who is capable of eating up a lot of yardage.
Woodgrove at Loudoun County
The Skinny: Raiders look to bounce back after falling to Tuscarora last week. Woodgrove is 3-2 on the season after a district win last week against Dominion. Expect County's O-Line to give Wolverines some trouble tonight.
AAA Cedar Run District
Herndon at Broad Run
The Skinny: Spartans need to forget about the second half of Stone Bridge and resume their great season with non-district foe Hornets coming to Ashburn. We wouldn't be surprised if BR defense is back to it shutout ways tonight.
Stonewall Jackson at Battlefield
Osbourn at Potomac
AAA Liberty District
Thomas Jefferson at Stone Bridge
The Skinny: TJ is a much improved team with a 2-2 record but keep in mind those wins came against Falls Church and Wakefield. Expect Bulldogs fans to once again be able to leave at halftime, knowing their team is up way big.
Langley at Madison
Marshall at McLean
Westfield at Fairfax
South Lakes at Louisa
Other Games of Interest
AA Region II
Fauquier at Brentsville
Kettle Run at Skyline
James Wood at Warren County
Charlottesville at Fluvanna
South Lakes at Louisa County
Monticello at Western Albemarle
Powhatan at Prince Edward
Washington WV at Handley
AAA Northern Region
Centreville at Hayfield
Edison at Chantilly
Lee at Oakton
Robinson at South County
Westfield at Fairfax
Mount Vernon at Falls Church
Yorktown at Stuart
Washington-Lee at Wakefield
Annandale at West Potomac
Lake Braddock at T.C. Williams (Sat)
West Springfield at Woodson
AAA Northwest Region
Freedom-Prince William at Forest Park
Hylton at Gar-Field
Woodbridge at Osbourn Park
Albemarle at Mountain View
Orange at Brooke Point
Colonial Forge at North Stafford
Stafford at Riverbend
William Fleming at Salem
Frankling County at Christiansburg
Halifax County at Magna Vista
Southampton at George Washington-Danville
AA Dulles District
Tuscarora at Briar Woods
The Skinny: The area's only unbeaten, 2nd-year Huskies, travel to Downtown Brambleton for a big district contest with defending state champion Falcons. BWoods, after 14-0 non-district loss to open year with Broad Run, has out-scored three district opponents, 152-9 (!), since. Sophomore QB Trace McSorley has been on fire the past three weeks and the Falcons D is stingy. Tuscarora comes into the contest after winning the first round of the Battle of the Burg with a somewhat surprising, 19-6, win over a Loudoun County team that had shut out Sherando the week before. At stake tonight: district positioning and major VHSL power points!
Dominion at Park View
The Skinny: Titans are the area's only team still looking for a win after an 0-4 start. Park View lost a heartbreaker Saturday on Homecoming to Heritage, scoring 31 points in the first half but being shut out after the break in a 34-31 last second lost. Look for Alec Dombkowski, Ryan McCarter, Dante Absher and Khalil Brooks to again put some points on the scoreboard tonight. Dominion will have to control the football to get the Pats offense on the sidelines.
Loudoun Valley at Heritage
The Skinny: With just three wins in the past two years, Heritage is 4-1 overall and 3-0 in district. Valley had a week off to prepare for this game and at 0-2 in district, Vikes probably view this as a "Must Win". Heritage's Austin Nelson is currently first team on the Washington Post All-Met Watch at QB. He and the Pride offense should have a good night but can Heritage's defense stop the Vikings running attack led by Donald Devine, who is capable of eating up a lot of yardage.
Woodgrove at Loudoun County
The Skinny: Raiders look to bounce back after falling to Tuscarora last week. Woodgrove is 3-2 on the season after a district win last week against Dominion. Expect County's O-Line to give Wolverines some trouble tonight.
AAA Cedar Run District
Herndon at Broad Run
The Skinny: Spartans need to forget about the second half of Stone Bridge and resume their great season with non-district foe Hornets coming to Ashburn. We wouldn't be surprised if BR defense is back to it shutout ways tonight.
Stonewall Jackson at Battlefield
Osbourn at Potomac
AAA Liberty District
Thomas Jefferson at Stone Bridge
The Skinny: TJ is a much improved team with a 2-2 record but keep in mind those wins came against Falls Church and Wakefield. Expect Bulldogs fans to once again be able to leave at halftime, knowing their team is up way big.
Langley at Madison
Marshall at McLean
Westfield at Fairfax
South Lakes at Louisa
Other Games of Interest
AA Region II
Fauquier at Brentsville
Kettle Run at Skyline
James Wood at Warren County
Charlottesville at Fluvanna
South Lakes at Louisa County
Monticello at Western Albemarle
Powhatan at Prince Edward
Washington WV at Handley
AAA Northern Region
Centreville at Hayfield
Edison at Chantilly
Lee at Oakton
Robinson at South County
Westfield at Fairfax
Mount Vernon at Falls Church
Yorktown at Stuart
Washington-Lee at Wakefield
Annandale at West Potomac
Lake Braddock at T.C. Williams (Sat)
West Springfield at Woodson
AAA Northwest Region
Freedom-Prince William at Forest Park
Hylton at Gar-Field
Woodbridge at Osbourn Park
Albemarle at Mountain View
Orange at Brooke Point
Colonial Forge at North Stafford
Stafford at Riverbend
William Fleming at Salem
Frankling County at Christiansburg
Halifax County at Magna Vista
Southampton at George Washington-Danville
Boys Lacrosse: Briar Woods Middie Justin Little to Play at Lynchburg College Next Year
Ashburn (Sep. 29, 2011) – Briar Woods High School senior middie Justin Little has verbally committed to play lacrosse next year at NCAA Division III Lynchburg College in Lynchburg, VA.
Little was first team All-Dulles District and first team All-Northwest Region in the spring as he helped the Falcons to their first district championship, their first regional final, and their first VHSL state tournament appearance. He finished the year with 50 goals, 33 assists and led the Falcons in ground balls.
Volleyball: Palestinian Youth Enjoy Memorable Trip to U.S. including Visits to NVVA and Loudoun Valley
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| Above photos all courtesy of U.S. State Department |
(Sept. 30, 2011) - A group of Palestinian youth volleyball players enjoyed a memorable trip to the United States as part of the U.S. State Department's "Sports Visitors" diplomacy initiative that included time at the Northern Virginia Volleyball Association sparkling facilities in Sterling and practice and fun with the Loudoun Valley High School girls team.
The Palestinians made several visits to the NVVA facilities during their trip which was part of the U.S. State Department's SportsUnited program which includes the Sports Visitors.
According to the State Department: "Sports Visitors are youth and coaches who travel to the United States for an exchange. Sports Visitor programs give young people an opportunity to discover how success in athletics can be translated into the development of life skills and achievement in the classroom. Since 2003, SportsUnited has brought more than 700 young athletes from more than 50 countries to the United States to participate in Sports Visitor programs.
Sports Diplomacy helps transcend cultural differences and bring people together. Participating in sports teaches leadership, teamwork, respect for rules and respect for one another. To succeed in sports requires practice, discipline and determination; important skills that help young people succeed in all areas of their lives. Sports diplomacy also provides an opening for increased dialogue and greater cultural understanding."
More photos: http://vivaloudoun.smugmug.com/Volleyball/Volleyball-Feature-at-NVVA/19245357_7gf7Mc
More on SportsUnited including a video of the Palestinian groups visit can be found on their Facebook page.
As part of their training at NVVA, the Palestinian volleyball players learned about paralympic volleyball which is played sitting and follows the same rules as its non-disabled counterpart with a few modifications to accommodate the various disabilities.
Competitive Cheer: Woodgrove to Host Clinic on Columbus Day
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| Woodgrove High School 2011 competitive cheer team (photo courtesy Rhonda Becker) |
The clinic is open to anyone in kindergarten thru 8th grade. It is for beginners as well as advanced cheerleaders. The cost is $50. The clinic will focus on motions, jumps, cheers, chants, stunting and they will learn a sideline dance. Registration can be done online at www.loudouncheer.com via Sportability.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Competitive Cheer Notebook: Briar Woods Wins First Dulles District Meet; Park View Hosts 6th Annual Spiritfest Saturday; SB, BW Finish 2-3 at Cheers Sports Spirit Bowl
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| Briar Woods competitive cheer is looking for a third straight state title! (photo courtesy of Tim Sylvester) |
(Sept. 29, 2011) - Briar Woods and Stone Bridge high school competitive cheer teams, two programs with a combined six state titles, look good in early meets with the Falcons taking the first Dulles District mini meet earlier this week at Dominion High School.
Last weekend, Stone Bridge -- with four state titles with the last coming in 2008 -- placed second at the Cheers Sports Spirit Bowl behind Stafford. Briar Woods, which has won back-to-back AA state titles, was third.
Also on Saturday, Loudoun Valley hosed the Spirit Invitational which was won by James Wood with Millbrook runner-up. Loudoun County took third followed by Woodgrove in fourth.
The competitions continue this weekend with Park View High School hosts the sixth annual Spiritfest., starting at 2 p.m. Admission is $5.
The competing teams are:
Westfield JV
Centreville JV
Westfield Varsity
Tuscarora
Park View
Stafford JV
Freedom
Stafford Varsity
Herndon JV
Manassas Park
Loudoun Valley
Liberty
Centreville Varsity
Kettle Run
Sherando
Loudoun County
Stone Bridge JV
Dulles District Mini Meet Results
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| Dominion finished second to Briar Woods in first Dulles District mini cheer meet (photo courtesy Dominion High School athletic department) |
1. Briar Woods 243.5
2. Dominion 200
3. Loudoun County 197
4. Woodgrove 177
5. Heritage 167.5
6. Tuscy 166
7. Loudoun Valley 150.5
8. Park View 145.5
9. Potomac Falls 116
The second Dulles District mini meet is this coming Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Woodgrove High School at 7 p.m. The combined scores from the two mini meets will determine the district's regular season champion and be used for seeding for the postseason district meet.
Second-Year Woodgrove Strong at Loudoun Valley Spirit Invitational
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| Woodgrove cheer awaits to hear the results at the Loudoun Valley meet (Photo courtesy of Rhonda Becker) |
Non- District teams James Woods and Millbrook from Winchester took first and second place, while Woodgrove finished in 4th place just one point back of 3rd place Loudoun County Raiders. Host Loudoun Valley finished in 6th place. There were 9 teams in all that participated.
Cheers Sports Spirit Bowl Results
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| Stone Bridge competitive cheer won state titles in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2008 (photo courtesy Stone Bridge athletic department) |
1, Stone Bridge
2, Stafford
3, Dominion
In the Varsity division
1, Stafford
2, Stone Bridge
3, Briar Woods
4, Broad Run
5, Dominion
6, Forrest Park
7, Heritage
8, Tuscarora
9, Manassas Park
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| Briar Woods competitive cheer was voted the VivaLoudoun Team of 2009! |
News: Caroline Harris is Named Foxcroft School's Athlete of the Week
A senior from Vienna, Va., and tri-captain of the varsity volleyball team, Harris recorded 15 digs and connected on 93 percent of her serves in Foxcroft’s 3-1 victory over St. Michael the Archangel High School Sept. 8 in Fredericksburg. The win ended a 16-game match losing streak for Foxcroft.
Youth Sports - Cross Country Running Season is Here in Dulles South
(Sept. 29, 2011) - The Dulles South Youth Cross Country 2011 Fall season is here - an incredibly well-organized and parent-supported running club for girls and boys grades 3-8 here in Loudoun. The club runs cross country in the Fall, and morphs into a Track and Field club in the Spring - with a very large number of track and field parent alumni helping with practices and race day, training, learning short and long running strategies, exercise and warmup approaches and altogether leveraging what's a surprising volume of track and cross-country experience among the Dulles South communities (South Riding, Stone Ridge, Aldie).
See more photos from this event and coverage of Dulles South here: Gateway to Loudoun County: Dulles South Youth Sports - Cross Country Running Season is Here - Loudoun County VA Blog
News: Stone Bridge Recognizes Football, Competitive Cheer Sponsor Cheers Sports
Stone Bridge assistant athletic director Brian Parke: "We would like to thank Cheers Sports one of the best sporting goods distributor is in the D.C. metro area. Thanks again for all that you do for Stone Bridge School and its students. We hope to continue this partnership and look forward helping you at future events."
Cheers Sports is also a big support of VivaLoudoun!
Youth Sports - Girls Basketball: LTT Dynamite to Hold Tryouts for 5th Graders Oct. 2
(Sept. 29, 2011) - The Loudoun Triple Threat (LTT) "Dynamite" 5th grade girls basketball
team (http://loudountriplethreat.org/girlsteams/girls5thgrlttdynamite.html) will hold tryouts at Smarts Mill Middle School in Leesburg on Sunday, October 2 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. The tryouts are for girls who are currently in 5th grade. For more information, please contact Janine
Wilden at jwilden@prospr.com.
team (http://loudountriplethreat.org/girlsteams/girls5thgrlttdynamite.html) will hold tryouts at Smarts Mill Middle School in Leesburg on Sunday, October 2 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. The tryouts are for girls who are currently in 5th grade. For more information, please contact Janine
Wilden at jwilden@prospr.com.
Photo Gallery: Football - Heritage at Park View Homecoming Game by Dan Sousa
(Sept. 29, 2011) - Every football game should be played in the daylight ... at least that is what all photographers wish but then again, we don't seem to have a lot of sun in Loudoun these days! Dan Sousa shot the Homecoming game at Park View High School last weekend, including the halftime crowning of the queen and her court! More than 400 photos to enjoy!
Photo Gallery: Youth Sports - Lower Loudoun Football: Jaguars vs. Rams by Scott Shepherd
(Sept. 29, 2011) - If you love youth football and great photography, then please check out this amazing gallery by Scott Shepherd from the Lower Loudoun Boys Football League game between the Jaguars and Rams.
Photo Gallery: Volleyball - Potomac Falls at Heritage by Dan Sousa
(Sept. 29, 2011) - Dan Sousa covered the Potomac Falls girls volleyball match at Heritage where Pride coach Carmel Keilty was honored for reaching 350 career wins! Check out the photo gallery with 200+ photos!
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Football: VirginiaPreps.com Releases Consensus Rankings
The "Consensus" rankings are computed by using a compilation of the following rankings and polls:
VirginiaPreps.com (rankings)
VHSL Ratings (power points-unofficial tabulation)
AP Polls (media polls)
vhsl-reference (computer rankings)
massey (computer rankings)
In AAA, powerhouse Phoebus is ranked No. 1 and Chantilly, a team that had to rally against Stone Bridge, is ranked No. 4. Two Northern Virginia teams are tied for No. 2 -- Hytlon from Prince William County and Centreville.
In AA, Region II Liberty is No. 3. Check out the full rankings.
Volleyball: Tuesday Night Scoreboard
Viva Loudoun Tuesday Night Volleyball Scoreboard
Cedar Run District
Broad Run def. Patriot, 3-0 (25-6, 25-9, 25-14)
Freedom def. Osbourn, 3-0 (25-7, 25-10, 25-23)
Stonewall Jackson def. Battlefield, 3-2
Dulles District
Loudoun County def. Potomac Falls, 3-1 (25-14, 25-21, 21-25, 25-18)
Loudoun Valley def. Park View, 3-0 (25-14, 25-9, 25-12)
Heritage def. Tuscarora, 3-1 (25-12, 23-25, 26-24, 25-17)
Liberty District
Langley def. Madison, 3-1
TJ Def. Marshall, 3-0
Non-District
Stone Bridge def. Robinson, 3-0 (25-15, 25-24, 25-16)
Oakton def. Fairfax, 3-1
Stuart def. McLean, 3-0
South Lakes def. Washington-Lee, 3-0
Cedar Run District
Broad Run def. Patriot, 3-0 (25-6, 25-9, 25-14)
Freedom def. Osbourn, 3-0 (25-7, 25-10, 25-23)
Stonewall Jackson def. Battlefield, 3-2
Dulles District
Loudoun County def. Potomac Falls, 3-1 (25-14, 25-21, 21-25, 25-18)
Loudoun Valley def. Park View, 3-0 (25-14, 25-9, 25-12)
Heritage def. Tuscarora, 3-1 (25-12, 23-25, 26-24, 25-17)
Liberty District
Langley def. Madison, 3-1
TJ Def. Marshall, 3-0
Non-District
Stone Bridge def. Robinson, 3-0 (25-15, 25-24, 25-16)
Oakton def. Fairfax, 3-1
Stuart def. McLean, 3-0
South Lakes def. Washington-Lee, 3-0
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Volleyball: Heritage's Christina Kamis to Play Next Year at Washington and Lee University
Last year Kamis helped the Pride make the state playoffs for the first time in school history as collected first team All-Cedar Run District and second team All-Northwest Region honors. Currently this season, Kamis has helped the Pride to a 15-1 start with 91 kills, 161 digs, 113 service points and six blocks.
She is also a National Merit Commended Student and in the top five percent of her class at Heritage.
"Christina gives 100 percent every day in practice and is a positive role model on and off the court. She does whatever is needed for the good of the team -- just the consummate team player," said Heritage coach Carmel Keilty.
News: Loudoun Education Foundation Raises $92,000 at Annual Golf Classic
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| Team Sponsored by Moseley Architects: Stuart Robinson, Ed Hatrick (Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent), Mike Ferri, Gary Westfall, Mark Moseley (Redskins alumni) |
The Loudoun Education Foundation (LEF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation that raises private funds to enhance the quality of education in Loudoun County Public Schools. The Foundation supports projects that stimulate students’ curiosity and create exceptional learning opportunities.
Volleyball: Three Loudoun Players Make PrepVolleyball.com's Top 100 List for Class of 2012
Heritage's Hrebenach is listed at No. 47. The 6-foot-1 athlete will play next year at Maryland.
At No. 68 is Heyn, out this season for Stone Bridge after shoulder surgery, the 6-foot-4 middle will play at The Ohio State.
Breanna Atkinson, who lives in Loudoun but plays at Madeira School in McLean, comes in at No. 89. She will play next year at Duke.
Are we missing a local athlete on the Senior Aces list -- let us know at dan.sousa@vivaloudoun.com.
Youth Sports - Flag Football: Ashburn-Leesburg i9 Fall League Kicks Off with Over 1,000 Kids
Special to VivaLoudoun
(Sept. 27, 2011) - The i9 Sports 2011 youth flag football fall season kicked off Sept. 17 with over 1,000 kids ages four through 14 taking the fields in Ashburn and Leesburg.
i9 Sports has provided children in Loudoun County a unique offering where different skill level divisions are being offered in the Fall 2011 Flag Football League. The Top Gun NOVA Flag Division allows full team entries with practices held during the week - while the youth recreational division offers individual player registrations with limited practices.
Softball: Stone Bridge Junior Sydney Broderick Makes Early Committment to Play at NCAA D1 BYU
Broderick did not make an error last season while hitting .572 with 36 runs scored and 25 RBIs. She was named first team All-Liberty District and made the district's all-tournament team as well as honorable mention all-state for AAA.She hit .450 over the summer while playing for the Ashburn Shooting Stars 18U Gold team, which is coached by Bryan Tiplady.
VivaLoudoun College Choice Chart for Class of 2012, Class of 2011 and Class of 2010
News: Katelyn Hall Foundation and Green Mountain Horticulture Sign On as Team Joe Founders
Volleyball: Sept 24-26 Scoreboard
(Sept. 27, 2011) - Stone Bridge High School stopped Loudoun County's 33-match winning streak Monday in five sets, 14-25, 27-25, 25-23, 18-25, 15-12, in non-district action.
Sept. 26 Matches
Non-District
Stone Bridge def. Loudoun County, 3-2 (14-25, 27-25, 25-23, 18-25, 15-12)
Freedom def. Briar Woods, 3-0 (25-13, 25-13, 25-22)
Broad Run def. Centreville, 3-0 (25-13, 26-24, 25-17)
Langley def. Potomac Falls, 3-2 (25-20, 19-25, 28-30, 26-24, 16-14)
Dulles District
Dominion def. Woodgrove, 3-1 (18-25, 25-23, 25-21, 25-23)
Sept. 24 Matches
Albemarle Tournament
Heritage def. Patrick Henry-Roanoke, 3-0 (25-20, 25-19, 25-14)
Loudoun Valley def.Albemarle, 3-2 (13-25, 18-25, 25-15, 25-20, 15-10)
Heritage def. Monticello, 3-0 (25-16, 25-12, 25-6)
Loudoun Valley def. Fluvanna, 3-0 (25-16, 25-13, 16-25, 25-21)
Heritage def. Loudoun Valley, 3-0 (26-24, 25-14, 30-28)
End of a Streak: Loudoun County had won 33 straight before Monday!
Raiders Run
2010
W - 9.11 - Sherando 3-0
W - 9.14 - Tuscarora 3-0
W - 9.15 - Potomac Falls 3-0
W - 9.21 - Broad Run 3-1
W - 9.23 - Dominion 3-0
W - 9.28 Woodgrove 3-0
W 9.30 Briar Woods 3-0
W 10.4 Robinson 3-1
W 10.5 Park View 3-0
W 10.7 Freedom 3-1
W 10.14 Tuscarora 3-0
W 10.19 Potomac Falls 3-0
W 10.21 Broad Run 3-0
W 10.26 Dominion 3-0
W 10.28 Woogrove 3-0
*W 11.2 Woodgrove 3-0
*W 11.4 Freedom 3-1
*W 11.6 Broad Run 3-0
**W 11.9 Briar Woods 3-1
**W 11.11 Kettle Run 3-1
**W 11.13 Freedom 3-0
*** W11.16 Powhatan 3-0
***W 11.18 Cave Spring 3-0
***W 11.20 Grafton 3-0
*districts
**regionals
***states
2011
W 3-0 at Potomac Falls 8.25
W 3-0 Loudoun Valley 8.30
W 3-1 9.1 Heritage 9.1
W 3-0 Freedom* 9.6
W 3-0 Tuscarora 9.8
W 3-0 at Park View 9.13
W 3-0 at Briar Woods 9.15
W 3-0 Dominion 9.20
W 3-1 at Woodgrove 9.22
L 2-3 at Stone Bridge* 9.26
*non-district contest
Sept. 26 Matches
Non-District
Stone Bridge def. Loudoun County, 3-2 (14-25, 27-25, 25-23, 18-25, 15-12)
Freedom def. Briar Woods, 3-0 (25-13, 25-13, 25-22)
Broad Run def. Centreville, 3-0 (25-13, 26-24, 25-17)
Langley def. Potomac Falls, 3-2 (25-20, 19-25, 28-30, 26-24, 16-14)
Dulles District
Dominion def. Woodgrove, 3-1 (18-25, 25-23, 25-21, 25-23)
Sept. 24 Matches
Albemarle Tournament
Heritage def. Patrick Henry-Roanoke, 3-0 (25-20, 25-19, 25-14)
Loudoun Valley def.Albemarle, 3-2 (13-25, 18-25, 25-15, 25-20, 15-10)
Heritage def. Monticello, 3-0 (25-16, 25-12, 25-6)
Loudoun Valley def. Fluvanna, 3-0 (25-16, 25-13, 16-25, 25-21)
Heritage def. Loudoun Valley, 3-0 (26-24, 25-14, 30-28)
End of a Streak: Loudoun County had won 33 straight before Monday!
Raiders Run
2010
W - 9.11 - Sherando 3-0
W - 9.14 - Tuscarora 3-0
W - 9.15 - Potomac Falls 3-0
W - 9.21 - Broad Run 3-1
W - 9.23 - Dominion 3-0
W - 9.28 Woodgrove 3-0
W 9.30 Briar Woods 3-0
W 10.4 Robinson 3-1
W 10.5 Park View 3-0
W 10.7 Freedom 3-1
W 10.14 Tuscarora 3-0
W 10.19 Potomac Falls 3-0
W 10.21 Broad Run 3-0
W 10.26 Dominion 3-0
W 10.28 Woogrove 3-0
*W 11.2 Woodgrove 3-0
*W 11.4 Freedom 3-1
*W 11.6 Broad Run 3-0
**W 11.9 Briar Woods 3-1
**W 11.11 Kettle Run 3-1
**W 11.13 Freedom 3-0
*** W11.16 Powhatan 3-0
***W 11.18 Cave Spring 3-0
***W 11.20 Grafton 3-0
*districts
**regionals
***states
2011
W 3-0 at Potomac Falls 8.25
W 3-0 Loudoun Valley 8.30
W 3-1 9.1 Heritage 9.1
W 3-0 Freedom* 9.6
W 3-0 Tuscarora 9.8
W 3-0 at Park View 9.13
W 3-0 at Briar Woods 9.15
W 3-0 Dominion 9.20
W 3-1 at Woodgrove 9.22
L 2-3 at Stone Bridge* 9.26
*non-district contest
Monday, September 26, 2011
On the Sidelines with Dan Sousa: Battle of the (Heart)Burn Lives Up to Hype as Stone Bridge Stuns Spartans with 24-point comeback for 31-30 Thrilling Win in OT
On the Sidelines with Dan Sousa
Ashburn (Sept. 26, 2011) - There was so much hype surrounding the "Battle of the Burn" that Friday's football game between Broad Run and Stone Bridge -- the first meeting since 2004 between neighborhood rivals that had combined for seven district, six regional and three state titles in the last four seasons in separate classifications -- that the game couldn't live up to the expectations of an overflow crowd of nearly 7,000 fans.
And the game didn't ... let me explain before sending me nasty tweets: in parts the game was a major letdown for each side. And in parts it was beyond each fan base's wildest expectations. It was the Battle of the (heart)burn for both sides.
And in the end, as the game headed into overtime, the sum of all those parts was a once-in-a-decade or maybe lifetime experience as host Stone Bridge, trailing by 24 points with two minutes left in third quarter, rallied to tie and then win the game in overtime, 31-30.
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| QBs Connor Jessop (BR) and Ryan Burns (SB) meet after the Battle of the Burn Friday night, won by SB, 31-30 in OT. (photo courtesy Steven Holland) |
And the game didn't ... let me explain before sending me nasty tweets: in parts the game was a major letdown for each side. And in parts it was beyond each fan base's wildest expectations. It was the Battle of the (heart)burn for both sides.
And in the end, as the game headed into overtime, the sum of all those parts was a once-in-a-decade or maybe lifetime experience as host Stone Bridge, trailing by 24 points with two minutes left in third quarter, rallied to tie and then win the game in overtime, 31-30.
Photo Gallery: Football - Heritage at Dominion by Dan Sousa
(Sept. 26, 2011) - Dan Sousa shot the Heritage at Dominion High School Dulles District football game on Sept. 10. Enjoy the photos!
Boys Basketball: Stone Bridge Seeks Freshman Coach for Upcoming Winter Season
(Sept. 26, 2011) - The Stone Bridge High School boys basketball program is seeking a freshman coach for the upcoming winter season. If interested, contact varsity head coach Ben West at benjamin.west@lcps.org.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Softball: Potomac Falls Senior Carlyn Hanzel to Play at Cedarville University Next Year
(Sept 25, 2011) - Potomac Falls High School senior Carlyn Hanzel has committed to playing softball next year at Cedarville University, an NCAA Division II school in Cedarville, Ohio.Hanzel has been Potomac Falls' starting center fielder for the past three years. She led the Panthers this past spring in home runs and RBIs and was selected to the All Dulles District second team as an outfielder. She plays travel softball for the Ashburn Shooting Stars 18U Gold.
Carlyn Hanzel (#10) and Anna Zembar (#9) postgame after a win over Broad Run in 2011
Football: Tuscarora Holds Off Late Surge by Raiders to Win Battle of the Burg
By Owen Gotimer
Heritage High School student journalist
Leesburg (Sept. 23, 2011) - While Stone Bridge High School was packed for the highly anticipated Broad Run versus Bulldog match-up in Ashburn, the Tuscarora Huskies and Loudoun County Raiders met in Leesburg for what turned out to be a colossal Dulles District game. In the season'’s first "Battle of the Burg", Second-year Tuscarora took the victory over Loudoun County, 16-9.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Football: Pyszka Kicks Two Field Goals in Final 3 Minutes to Lift Heritage Over Park View, 34-31
(Sept. 24, 2011) - A power outage may have forced Park View High School's Homecoming game with Heritage from Friday evening to a Saturday afternoon start but there was no shortage of electricity as the two teams took the field for an energetic first half that featured a combined 58 points and 500 yards of total offense.
The second half featured big defensive stands with Heritage stopping the Patriots inside the 2 and Park View senior Dante Absher intercepting a Heritage pass inside the 10 to protect the Patriots, 31-28, advantage. The Pride, however, engineered a late fourth quarter drive that resulted in junior Kevin Pyszka tying the game with a 39-yard field goal with 3:09 left.
When Pride senior Austin Nelson recovered a fumble two plays later, Heritage went on a game-winning drive, capped by Pyszka's 36-yard field goal with just 11.9 seconds remaining. That drive saw Nelson (17-25-1 for 272 yards passing with 3 TDs) connecting with Marcus Finney (10 for 130 yards) for 13 yards on 3rd-and-18 and then Nelson coolly finding Finney again, this time for six yards on 4th-and-5.
After an incomplete pass, Nelson got into Pyszka's comfort range with an 11-yard pass to Nicholas Okoebor. The quarterback stopped the clock with a spike with 16.2 seconds left and Pyszka came on to put Heritage ahead.
Even with 80 yards to go and less than 12 seconds to play, Park View wasn't finished as Alec Dombkowsi (16-24-1 for 250 yards, 2 TDs) hit Daniel Villalobos to start a gadget hook-and-lateral play and speedy senior Dante Absher grabbed the pitch in full stride and streaked down the Heritage sidelines, making it to the Pride 34 before being knocked out of bounds by Nelson.
Opting not to try the 51-yard game-tying field goal on a soft field, Domkowski heaved up a ball into the end zone on the final play of the game with dangerous Ryan McCarter (6 for 91 yards) in the vicinity, Nelson was in the right spot yet again, and batted the ball to the turf.
Heritage (3-0 in Dulles District, 4-1 overall) has now won four straight games. Park View falls to 1-2 and 1-4.
Check back for a longer account of this contest with quotes.
Heritage 34, Park View 31
Heritage 21 7 0 6 - 34
Park View 17 14 0 0 - 31
1 H: Finney 37 pass from Nelson (Pyszka kick) 8:58
1 H: Gerling 39 pass from Nelson (Pyszka kick) 8:46
1 PV: Brooks 1 run (Avila kick) 7:49
1 PV: Avila 29 FG 4:46
1 H: Gerling 35 pass from Nelson (Pyszka kick) 2:17
1 PV: Absher 51 pass from Dombkowski (Avila kick) 2:10
2 PV: McCarter 7 pass from Dombkowski (Avila kick) 9:10
2 PV: Wooten 2 run (Avila kick) 4:38
2 H: Nelson 4 run (Pyszka kick) 1:42
4 H: Pyszka 39 FG 3:09
4 H: Pyszka 36 FG 0:11.9
Rushing
Heritage: Leonard 13-91, Narvaez 11-47, Davis 2-25, Finney 1-1, Bethea 1-0, Westbrook 1-(-4), Nelson 10-(-26), Team 1-(-28). Totals 40-106.
Park View: Brooks 17-103, Wooten 7-47, Absher 0-36, Stanton 4-20, Domkowski 7-10, Plowman 1-4, Argueata 2-3. Totals 38-223.
Passing
Heritage: Nelson 17-25-1 272 yards; Team 0-1-0. Totals 17-26-1 272.
Park View: Domkowski 16-24-1 250 yards.
Receiving
Heritage: Finney 10-130, Gerling 2-74, Okoebor 3-39, Wright 1-21, Narvaez 1-10.
Park View: McCarter 6-91, Absher 3-57, McManus 3-28, Villalobos 2-19, Brooks 1-12, Apple 1-7.
Penalties
Heritage: 3-21.
Park View: 9-90.
First Downs
Heritage 19
Park View 15
Time of Possession
Heritage 27:57
Park View 19:53
The second half featured big defensive stands with Heritage stopping the Patriots inside the 2 and Park View senior Dante Absher intercepting a Heritage pass inside the 10 to protect the Patriots, 31-28, advantage. The Pride, however, engineered a late fourth quarter drive that resulted in junior Kevin Pyszka tying the game with a 39-yard field goal with 3:09 left.
When Pride senior Austin Nelson recovered a fumble two plays later, Heritage went on a game-winning drive, capped by Pyszka's 36-yard field goal with just 11.9 seconds remaining. That drive saw Nelson (17-25-1 for 272 yards passing with 3 TDs) connecting with Marcus Finney (10 for 130 yards) for 13 yards on 3rd-and-18 and then Nelson coolly finding Finney again, this time for six yards on 4th-and-5.
After an incomplete pass, Nelson got into Pyszka's comfort range with an 11-yard pass to Nicholas Okoebor. The quarterback stopped the clock with a spike with 16.2 seconds left and Pyszka came on to put Heritage ahead.
Even with 80 yards to go and less than 12 seconds to play, Park View wasn't finished as Alec Dombkowsi (16-24-1 for 250 yards, 2 TDs) hit Daniel Villalobos to start a gadget hook-and-lateral play and speedy senior Dante Absher grabbed the pitch in full stride and streaked down the Heritage sidelines, making it to the Pride 34 before being knocked out of bounds by Nelson.
Opting not to try the 51-yard game-tying field goal on a soft field, Domkowski heaved up a ball into the end zone on the final play of the game with dangerous Ryan McCarter (6 for 91 yards) in the vicinity, Nelson was in the right spot yet again, and batted the ball to the turf.
Heritage (3-0 in Dulles District, 4-1 overall) has now won four straight games. Park View falls to 1-2 and 1-4.
Check back for a longer account of this contest with quotes.
Heritage 34, Park View 31
Heritage 21 7 0 6 - 34
Park View 17 14 0 0 - 31
1 H: Finney 37 pass from Nelson (Pyszka kick) 8:58
1 H: Gerling 39 pass from Nelson (Pyszka kick) 8:46
1 PV: Brooks 1 run (Avila kick) 7:49
1 PV: Avila 29 FG 4:46
1 H: Gerling 35 pass from Nelson (Pyszka kick) 2:17
1 PV: Absher 51 pass from Dombkowski (Avila kick) 2:10
2 PV: McCarter 7 pass from Dombkowski (Avila kick) 9:10
2 PV: Wooten 2 run (Avila kick) 4:38
2 H: Nelson 4 run (Pyszka kick) 1:42
4 H: Pyszka 39 FG 3:09
4 H: Pyszka 36 FG 0:11.9
Rushing
Heritage: Leonard 13-91, Narvaez 11-47, Davis 2-25, Finney 1-1, Bethea 1-0, Westbrook 1-(-4), Nelson 10-(-26), Team 1-(-28). Totals 40-106.
Park View: Brooks 17-103, Wooten 7-47, Absher 0-36, Stanton 4-20, Domkowski 7-10, Plowman 1-4, Argueata 2-3. Totals 38-223.
Passing
Heritage: Nelson 17-25-1 272 yards; Team 0-1-0. Totals 17-26-1 272.
Park View: Domkowski 16-24-1 250 yards.
Receiving
Heritage: Finney 10-130, Gerling 2-74, Okoebor 3-39, Wright 1-21, Narvaez 1-10.
Park View: McCarter 6-91, Absher 3-57, McManus 3-28, Villalobos 2-19, Brooks 1-12, Apple 1-7.
Penalties
Heritage: 3-21.
Park View: 9-90.
First Downs
Heritage 19
Park View 15
Time of Possession
Heritage 27:57
Park View 19:53
Photo Gallery: Football - Stone Bridge vs. Chantilly by Dan Sousa
(Sept. 24, 2011) - Photographer love the day games! Here is a football gallery with 221 shots by Dan Sousa from the Stone Bridge vs. Chantilly game played at Westfield High School earlier this season.
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