News: Park View Celebrates Signing of Two Seniors: Samantha Thomas (Saint Frances) for Softball; Ryan McCarter (Liberty) for Football

Sterling (Nov. 18, 2011) - Park View High School celebrated this week the signing of two seniors who will play NCAA Divisions I athletics next year, Samantha Thomas who will play softball at Saint Frances and Ryan McCarter, who will play football at Liberty University.

"Both athletes have worked very hard and are very appreciative of the support of those here at Park View High who have helped in their development over the last three-plus years," said Park View athletic director Jason Testerman in a release.

More from Testerman on each athletes:

Samantha Thomas (Softball)
Sam has signed an athletic scholarship with St. Francis University, a Division I program in Loretto, Pennsylvania. She has been recruited as a 2nd baseman by coach Jennifer Patrick-Swift and will compete in the Northeast Conference. We are excited for her to continue her great high school career this spring season. Here are some highlights of her high school career:

High School (Coach: Ed Abner for all 4 seasons)
* 4 year varsity starter
* Sophomore Year - 1st Team All-District, 2nd Team All-Region
* Junior Year - 1st Team All-District, 2nd Team All-Region, All-MET Honorable Mention, 21 stolen bases, 21 runs scored
* Viva Loudoun Athlete of the Month (April 2011)

Travel Team Career
* Played for the Ashburn Shooting Stars (2008-2011)
* Coached by Bryan Tiplady all 4 seasons with the Shooting Stars

Ryan McCarter (Football)
Ryan has recently signed a scholarship to participate in football at Liberty University, a Division I program in Lynchburg, Virginia. He has been recruited to play wide receiver for Coach Danny Rocco next season in the Big South Conference. Here are some highlights of his high school career:

Football
* Junior Year - 1st Team All-District, set season record for touchdown catches (13)
* Senior Year - 1st Team All-District, Set school record with single game receiving yards (229 yards)

Basketball
* Sophomore Year - 1st Team All-District, Player of the Year (Dulles District)
* Junior Year - 2nd Team All-District
* 1,000 point scorer