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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Photo Gallery: Volleyball - Loudoun Valley at Loudoun County by Richard Kirby
(Aug. 31, 2011) - Richard Kirby was at the girls volleyball game Tuesday night at Loudoun County High School as the 4-time defending state champion Raiders swept Loudoun Valley. Click on any photo to view the entire gallery with 50 shots.
Volleyball: Tuesday Night Scoreboard
VivaLoudoun Tuesday Night Girls Volleyball Scoreboard
Dulles District
Loudoun County def. Loudoun Valley, 3-0 (25-22, 25-12, 25-17)
Potomac Falls def. Dominion, 3-2 (25-19, 25-19, 22-25, 22-25, 15-8)
Heritage def. Park View, 3-0 (25-13, 25-4, 25-5)
Briar Woods def. Woodgrove, 3-1 (25-22, 23-25, 25-14, 25-23)
Non-District
Freedom def. Tuscarora, 3-1 (20-25, 25-18, 25-15, 25-22)
Dulles District
Loudoun County def. Loudoun Valley, 3-0 (25-22, 25-12, 25-17)
Potomac Falls def. Dominion, 3-2 (25-19, 25-19, 22-25, 22-25, 15-8)
Heritage def. Park View, 3-0 (25-13, 25-4, 25-5)
Briar Woods def. Woodgrove, 3-1 (25-22, 23-25, 25-14, 25-23)
Non-District
Freedom def. Tuscarora, 3-1 (20-25, 25-18, 25-15, 25-22)
Football: Park View to Induct Second Hall of Fame Class Friday Prior to Liberty Game
Sterling (Aug. 31, 2011) - Park View High School will induct its second Hall of Fame class at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, September 2, before the Park View-Liberty football game.
A reception to honor the inductees, their friends and families will begin at 5 p.m. (The induction and reception will be held inside the school. The inductees and their families are encouraged to attend the football game where the inductees will be recognized on the field at halftime.)
The 2011 inductees (with the years they attended Park View) include:
· Diane Wright Breeden (1981-1985)
· Mark Hernandez (1990-1994)
· Mike Jacobus (1990-1994)
· Genevieve Cummings Petrella (1979-1983)
· Tom Slack (1976-1979)
· Mike Spring (1976-1979)
· Theresa Cummings Taylor (1986-1990)
· Todd Turner (1977-1981)
· Ken Wright (1984-1988)
· April Hughlett Vinson (1976-1978)
· Greg Mitchell (1976-Present)
· Bill Whetzel (Contributor)
Park View High School created an Athletic Hall of Fame in 2010. The purpose of the Park View High School Athletic Hall of Fame is to recognize and honor those Park View High School athletes, coaches, administrators and supporters who excelled in their respective sports or coaching/support roles and who helped to bring honor, recognition, distinction and excellence to Park View High School by their conduct both on and off the field, or court of competition.
A reception to honor the inductees, their friends and families will begin at 5 p.m. (The induction and reception will be held inside the school. The inductees and their families are encouraged to attend the football game where the inductees will be recognized on the field at halftime.)
The 2011 inductees (with the years they attended Park View) include:
· Diane Wright Breeden (1981-1985)
· Mark Hernandez (1990-1994)
· Mike Jacobus (1990-1994)
· Genevieve Cummings Petrella (1979-1983)
· Tom Slack (1976-1979)
· Mike Spring (1976-1979)
· Theresa Cummings Taylor (1986-1990)
· Todd Turner (1977-1981)
· Ken Wright (1984-1988)
· April Hughlett Vinson (1976-1978)
· Greg Mitchell (1976-Present)
· Bill Whetzel (Contributor)
Park View High School created an Athletic Hall of Fame in 2010. The purpose of the Park View High School Athletic Hall of Fame is to recognize and honor those Park View High School athletes, coaches, administrators and supporters who excelled in their respective sports or coaching/support roles and who helped to bring honor, recognition, distinction and excellence to Park View High School by their conduct both on and off the field, or court of competition.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Football: Two Experts and Six Fans Go Perfect in Week 1 of VivaLoudoun You Pick'Em Contest!
(Aug. 30, 2011) - Week One of you You Pick'Em football contest with only two experts -- Matt Brooks of the Washington Post and Andy Hayes of Gameday Magazine -- going perfect and only six of 102 fans coming home with an 8-0 mark.
Of the fans, the t-shirt winner for Week One is "The Spartan of Ashburn" as they had 42-14 as the tiebreaker which was close enough to the 51-7 Broad Run win over Park View for the win!
Our Beat the LoCo Experts panel has expanded this year with 11 total media members representing eight different outlets playing for their favorite charity. We will detail the charities of each media member later this week. Please check back later Tuesday night as we put out the form to pick the games for Week 2 which starts on Thursday with Stone Bridge at Robinson!
You Pick'Em is sponsored by Gayle King of Century 21 Redwood Realty
You Pick'Em is sponsored by Gayle King of Century 21 Redwood Realty
Of the fans, the t-shirt winner for Week One is "The Spartan of Ashburn" as they had 42-14 as the tiebreaker which was close enough to the 51-7 Broad Run win over Park View for the win!
Our Beat the LoCo Experts panel has expanded this year with 11 total media members representing eight different outlets playing for their favorite charity. We will detail the charities of each media member later this week. Please check back later Tuesday night as we put out the form to pick the games for Week 2 which starts on Thursday with Stone Bridge at Robinson!
You Pick'Em is sponsored by Gayle King of Century 21 Redwood Realty
You Pick'Em is sponsored by Gayle King of Century 21 Redwood Realty
Football: Tuesday Afternoon Quarterback
(Aug. 30, 2011) - Welcome to the debut of Tuesday Afternoon Quarterback ... VivaLoudoun's weekly wrap up of the high school football games from the previous weekend.
Here are some questions and answers about your weekly feature.
Q. My business found a stack of cash and would like to sponsor this weekly feature. How can we do that?
A. Call Viva Loudoun editor Dan Sousa at 703.509.8826 or email him (dan.sousa@vivaloudoun.com) if you want to help us out and reach our fans. We expect 2 million plus page views this school year!
Q. Most publications have a Monday Morning Quarterback. Why do you wait until Tuesday?
A. If we said we spend most of the weekend adjusting our fantasy football line-up, it would be too close to the truth and pathetic, but honestly, with 12 high schools it takes time to gather all the facts on the weekend.
Q. My school isn't represented as much as the other schools ... is it because you hate our mascot?
A. Ha. We can only print what is provided by each program and some programs have almost NFL-level of media relations quality and others have FBI Witness Relocation level of information!
Q. Can I contribute to the coverage of TAQ?
A. Yes! The more input ... the better! Just email us, Tweet us, Facebook us, etc.
Q. What is a TAQ?
A. Thought you would never ask ... Tuesday Afternoon Quarterback. A bit too TAQ-y?
Tuesday Afternoon Quarterback - Aug. 30, 2011 (Week One!)
Broad Run 51, Park View 7
The Skinny: This was a 7-7 game almost midway through the first half, thanks to the Patriots controlling the clock early and moving the ball well. Broad Run made some adjustments and shut down Park View the rest of the game. Offensively, the Spartans had nearly a season worth of big plays as Derril Thomas picked up 174 yards rushing on just eight carries with TDs of 78, 40 and 51 and Dorian Jenkins piled up 185 yards receiving on just four catches with TDs of 51 and 80. On the Verzion FiOS1 postgame interview Spartan head coach Matt Griffis gave big props to his offensive line which allowed Connor Jessop time to throw for 226 yards on 6 of 9 including the two TDs to Jenkins and a 25-yard score to Michael Stratton. Ryan McCarter was everywhere for Park View and had eight receptions for 100 yards. PV quarterback Alec Dombkowski was 13 of 19 for 146 yards and two interceptions. One of those was key as Jenkins picked off a throw in the end zone to stop the Patriots long first drive on the night. Later Jenkins had a fumble recovery in the Red Zone to add to his big Broad Run night. Caleb Lindsey also had an INT for the Spartans and anchored the defense from the LB spot. Patriot RB Khalil Brooks had a nice kickoff return (one man from breaking it) to start the night and was especially strong in the first half behind some nice Pats run blocking for 60 yards on 17 carries.
Up Next: Doesn't get any easier for Park View as they host a Liberty team which shut out Potomac Falls Fri. 41-0. Broad Run faces Briar Woods in what was called last year the Backyard Brawl and this year is the Battle for a Better Cause as the much-anticipated game will help benefit the recovery of BR grad Ryan Diviney. VivaLoudoun will be on hand in "Downtown Brambleton" Friday for full coverage.
Handley 31, Dominion 3
The Skinny: The post-Deandre Reaves era for the Titans got off to a rough start as Dominion's only score was a 31-yard first quarter field goal by Keanu May. The Titans defense played well to start and the Judges didn't tie it up with their own field goal until 6:35 remained in the first half. The Titans, however, committed five turnovers in the contest and the Judges scored 28 unanswered points to finish. Handley rushed for more than 200 yards in the win. Titan RB Dashaun Wesley was held to 23 yards on seven carries.
Up Next: Dominion looks to regroup with a bye this week.
James Wood 24, Heritage 21
The Skinny: Pride lose a heartbreaker on the road as Heritage, trailing 24-21, had first-and-goal from the 1 with less than three minutes to score but couldn't punch it in the end zone. Back-to-back runs were stopped and then Pride QB Austin Nelson (who had a big night with 244 yards on 21 of 27 passing, 3 TDs, and rushed for 76 yards) was sacked and the Pride with no timeouts left had to hurry off a FG attempt from 27 yards as the finals seconds ticked off ... with the kick going wide left. Trailing 10-7 late in the first half, Heritage appeared to go ahead on a Nelson TD run but the ball was fumbled and recovered by JW in the end zone. Earlier to start the game, after a big 68-yard kickoff return by Marcus Finney for the Pride, JW intercepted the ball in the end zone. Nelson's scoring passes went to Drew Burkhard (20 yards), Ryan Taylor (5 yards) and Finney (20 yards). Burkhard had 88 yards receiving on five catches. Besides Nelson, the rest of the Pride running attack was held to 23 yards on 15 attempts.
Up Next: Heritage hosts West Virginia school Hedgesville, which opened the year with a 38-6 win over Washington.
Liberty 41, Potomac Falls 0
The Skinny: Liberty amassed 361 total yards of offense on the ground on 39 carries including 216 yards rushing on just nine carries by Aristotle Howard (who upon scoring shouted: "Courage is a mean with regard to fear and confidence" ... OK, we tease, that was the OTHER Aristotle who said that!). The JR Howard finished with four rushing TDs and a receiving score as well. The Liberty defense intercepted PFalls four times and recovered a fumble for five total turnovers. The Panthes have now dropped 10 straight games with their last win coming in the 2010 season opener.
Up Next: The Panthers host Kettle Run, a team they lost to by a narrow 7-0 score last year but Kettle Run, a school now in its fourth year since opening, crushed Brentsville, 59-0, to open the season.
Loudoun County 42, Freedom 0
The Skinny: The Raiders rolled to this non-district win with a huge 35-0 first half lead before a running clock second half. County QB Jake Lokey went 5 of 9 for 118 yards and threw TD passes of 46 and 30 yards to Brad Szoka (90 yards on 4 receptions). Marcus Rutherford rushed for 74 yards for the Raiders on 16 attempts and scored from 4 yards out. Deron Davis added 58 yards on 7 attempts and scored on a 13-yard run. Zack Green scored on a 17-yard fumble return for the Raiders.
Up Next: Loudoun County has a bye though the Raider surely must wish they could play again this week after the hot start. Freedom, new to AAA this season, faces its first AAA opponent of the year with a trip to Osbourn Park. It will be the Yellow Jackets season opener.
Loudoun Valley 17, Fauquier 7
The Skinny: The Vikings, which won a AAA playoff game last season, celebrated their return down to AA with a win over Fauquier. Valley did all of its scoring in the first half and didn't allow the Falcons on the scoreboard until 6:16 remained in the game. The Vikes got short TD runs from Nick Martin and Danny White. QB Neil Frazier led Valley in rushing with 67 yards on 17 carries and Bryce Wince picked up 35 on 11 attempts. White at QB was just 1 of 6 for 13 yards with Boston College recruit Harrison Jackson making the lone grab. Cody Locklear kicked a 21-yard FG for Valley. The Vikes picked up three Fauquier passes including an INT by White. Fauquier was 8-3 last season before falling in the first round of the playoffs.
Up Next: Loudoun Valley travels to Jame Wood, which edged Heritage Friday, 24-21.
Tuscarora 27, Millbrook 10
The Skinny: The second-year Huskies opened with a strong win over a Pioneer program which is always tough. It was all ground control early for Tuscarora which then scored its first TD on a 34-yard Chad Carerra to Alden Carpenter throw with 1:35 left in the first. Millbrook drove to the Tuscarora 10 but had to settle for a FG to make it 7-3. The Huskies next drive ended with Carerra sneaking it in from the 1, but MB responded with its own TD drive to make it 14-10 ... where the scored stayed until the final quarter. With Tuscarora in the Red Zone, Millbrook's Boomer Kaczmarzewski picked off Carerra and returned the ball past midfield only to fumble it and have Tuscarora recover. A 15-yard unsportsmanlike penalty on the MB sideline after the play added to the Huskies momentum and they put the ball in the end zone on three straight runs by surprise transfer Warren Miles (slated as a possible two-way starter for Stone Bridge this year but switched programs just the week before this first game) put the ball in end zone. Tuscarora's last TD was set up by a muffed MB punt which gave the Huskies the ball on the Pioneer 6. Huskies coach Mike Burnett called the win the biggest in the school's young history to the NVDaily after the game.
Up Next: Tuscarora has the week off which should give Miles most time to get familiar with the team's playbook
Woodgrove 37, Jefferson County 19
The Skinny: Woodgrove went on the road to West Virginia and opened the year with a win. Despite falling behind 7-0, Woodgrove came back strong in the second quarter with touchdown runs by Karl Austin and Tyler Workman sandwiched around a 32-yard Josh Sweet interception return for a score. Austin finished with 101 yards on 21 carries and had two more scores, both in the third quarter after Jefferson had trimmed the lead to 23-19. Workman at QB for Woodgrove was 4 of 11 for 48 yards. Robert Warfel added a FG for the Wolverines.
Up Next: Woodgrove hosts a Brentsville squad that lost big in Week One.
Here are some questions and answers about your weekly feature.
Q. My business found a stack of cash and would like to sponsor this weekly feature. How can we do that?
A. Call Viva Loudoun editor Dan Sousa at 703.509.8826 or email him (dan.sousa@vivaloudoun.com) if you want to help us out and reach our fans. We expect 2 million plus page views this school year!
Q. Most publications have a Monday Morning Quarterback. Why do you wait until Tuesday?
A. If we said we spend most of the weekend adjusting our fantasy football line-up, it would be too close to the truth and pathetic, but honestly, with 12 high schools it takes time to gather all the facts on the weekend.
Q. My school isn't represented as much as the other schools ... is it because you hate our mascot?
A. Ha. We can only print what is provided by each program and some programs have almost NFL-level of media relations quality and others have FBI Witness Relocation level of information!
Q. Can I contribute to the coverage of TAQ?
A. Yes! The more input ... the better! Just email us, Tweet us, Facebook us, etc.
Q. What is a TAQ?
A. Thought you would never ask ... Tuesday Afternoon Quarterback. A bit too TAQ-y?
Tuesday Afternoon Quarterback - Aug. 30, 2011 (Week One!)
Broad Run 51, Park View 7
The Skinny: This was a 7-7 game almost midway through the first half, thanks to the Patriots controlling the clock early and moving the ball well. Broad Run made some adjustments and shut down Park View the rest of the game. Offensively, the Spartans had nearly a season worth of big plays as Derril Thomas picked up 174 yards rushing on just eight carries with TDs of 78, 40 and 51 and Dorian Jenkins piled up 185 yards receiving on just four catches with TDs of 51 and 80. On the Verzion FiOS1 postgame interview Spartan head coach Matt Griffis gave big props to his offensive line which allowed Connor Jessop time to throw for 226 yards on 6 of 9 including the two TDs to Jenkins and a 25-yard score to Michael Stratton. Ryan McCarter was everywhere for Park View and had eight receptions for 100 yards. PV quarterback Alec Dombkowski was 13 of 19 for 146 yards and two interceptions. One of those was key as Jenkins picked off a throw in the end zone to stop the Patriots long first drive on the night. Later Jenkins had a fumble recovery in the Red Zone to add to his big Broad Run night. Caleb Lindsey also had an INT for the Spartans and anchored the defense from the LB spot. Patriot RB Khalil Brooks had a nice kickoff return (one man from breaking it) to start the night and was especially strong in the first half behind some nice Pats run blocking for 60 yards on 17 carries.
Up Next: Doesn't get any easier for Park View as they host a Liberty team which shut out Potomac Falls Fri. 41-0. Broad Run faces Briar Woods in what was called last year the Backyard Brawl and this year is the Battle for a Better Cause as the much-anticipated game will help benefit the recovery of BR grad Ryan Diviney. VivaLoudoun will be on hand in "Downtown Brambleton" Friday for full coverage.
Handley 31, Dominion 3
The Skinny: The post-Deandre Reaves era for the Titans got off to a rough start as Dominion's only score was a 31-yard first quarter field goal by Keanu May. The Titans defense played well to start and the Judges didn't tie it up with their own field goal until 6:35 remained in the first half. The Titans, however, committed five turnovers in the contest and the Judges scored 28 unanswered points to finish. Handley rushed for more than 200 yards in the win. Titan RB Dashaun Wesley was held to 23 yards on seven carries.
Up Next: Dominion looks to regroup with a bye this week.
James Wood 24, Heritage 21
The Skinny: Pride lose a heartbreaker on the road as Heritage, trailing 24-21, had first-and-goal from the 1 with less than three minutes to score but couldn't punch it in the end zone. Back-to-back runs were stopped and then Pride QB Austin Nelson (who had a big night with 244 yards on 21 of 27 passing, 3 TDs, and rushed for 76 yards) was sacked and the Pride with no timeouts left had to hurry off a FG attempt from 27 yards as the finals seconds ticked off ... with the kick going wide left. Trailing 10-7 late in the first half, Heritage appeared to go ahead on a Nelson TD run but the ball was fumbled and recovered by JW in the end zone. Earlier to start the game, after a big 68-yard kickoff return by Marcus Finney for the Pride, JW intercepted the ball in the end zone. Nelson's scoring passes went to Drew Burkhard (20 yards), Ryan Taylor (5 yards) and Finney (20 yards). Burkhard had 88 yards receiving on five catches. Besides Nelson, the rest of the Pride running attack was held to 23 yards on 15 attempts.
Up Next: Heritage hosts West Virginia school Hedgesville, which opened the year with a 38-6 win over Washington.
Liberty 41, Potomac Falls 0
The Skinny: Liberty amassed 361 total yards of offense on the ground on 39 carries including 216 yards rushing on just nine carries by Aristotle Howard (who upon scoring shouted: "Courage is a mean with regard to fear and confidence" ... OK, we tease, that was the OTHER Aristotle who said that!). The JR Howard finished with four rushing TDs and a receiving score as well. The Liberty defense intercepted PFalls four times and recovered a fumble for five total turnovers. The Panthes have now dropped 10 straight games with their last win coming in the 2010 season opener.
Up Next: The Panthers host Kettle Run, a team they lost to by a narrow 7-0 score last year but Kettle Run, a school now in its fourth year since opening, crushed Brentsville, 59-0, to open the season.
Loudoun County 42, Freedom 0
The Skinny: The Raiders rolled to this non-district win with a huge 35-0 first half lead before a running clock second half. County QB Jake Lokey went 5 of 9 for 118 yards and threw TD passes of 46 and 30 yards to Brad Szoka (90 yards on 4 receptions). Marcus Rutherford rushed for 74 yards for the Raiders on 16 attempts and scored from 4 yards out. Deron Davis added 58 yards on 7 attempts and scored on a 13-yard run. Zack Green scored on a 17-yard fumble return for the Raiders.
Up Next: Loudoun County has a bye though the Raider surely must wish they could play again this week after the hot start. Freedom, new to AAA this season, faces its first AAA opponent of the year with a trip to Osbourn Park. It will be the Yellow Jackets season opener.
Loudoun Valley 17, Fauquier 7
The Skinny: The Vikings, which won a AAA playoff game last season, celebrated their return down to AA with a win over Fauquier. Valley did all of its scoring in the first half and didn't allow the Falcons on the scoreboard until 6:16 remained in the game. The Vikes got short TD runs from Nick Martin and Danny White. QB Neil Frazier led Valley in rushing with 67 yards on 17 carries and Bryce Wince picked up 35 on 11 attempts. White at QB was just 1 of 6 for 13 yards with Boston College recruit Harrison Jackson making the lone grab. Cody Locklear kicked a 21-yard FG for Valley. The Vikes picked up three Fauquier passes including an INT by White. Fauquier was 8-3 last season before falling in the first round of the playoffs.
Up Next: Loudoun Valley travels to Jame Wood, which edged Heritage Friday, 24-21.
Tuscarora 27, Millbrook 10
The Skinny: The second-year Huskies opened with a strong win over a Pioneer program which is always tough. It was all ground control early for Tuscarora which then scored its first TD on a 34-yard Chad Carerra to Alden Carpenter throw with 1:35 left in the first. Millbrook drove to the Tuscarora 10 but had to settle for a FG to make it 7-3. The Huskies next drive ended with Carerra sneaking it in from the 1, but MB responded with its own TD drive to make it 14-10 ... where the scored stayed until the final quarter. With Tuscarora in the Red Zone, Millbrook's Boomer Kaczmarzewski picked off Carerra and returned the ball past midfield only to fumble it and have Tuscarora recover. A 15-yard unsportsmanlike penalty on the MB sideline after the play added to the Huskies momentum and they put the ball in the end zone on three straight runs by surprise transfer Warren Miles (slated as a possible two-way starter for Stone Bridge this year but switched programs just the week before this first game) put the ball in end zone. Tuscarora's last TD was set up by a muffed MB punt which gave the Huskies the ball on the Pioneer 6. Huskies coach Mike Burnett called the win the biggest in the school's young history to the NVDaily after the game.Up Next: Tuscarora has the week off which should give Miles most time to get familiar with the team's playbook
Woodgrove 37, Jefferson County 19
The Skinny: Woodgrove went on the road to West Virginia and opened the year with a win. Despite falling behind 7-0, Woodgrove came back strong in the second quarter with touchdown runs by Karl Austin and Tyler Workman sandwiched around a 32-yard Josh Sweet interception return for a score. Austin finished with 101 yards on 21 carries and had two more scores, both in the third quarter after Jefferson had trimmed the lead to 23-19. Workman at QB for Woodgrove was 4 of 11 for 48 yards. Robert Warfel added a FG for the Wolverines.
Up Next: Woodgrove hosts a Brentsville squad that lost big in Week One.
Football: Expected Stone Bridge 2-Way Starter Warren Miles Makes an Impact with Tuscarora in First Week
By Dan Sousa
VivaLoudoun.com Editor
(Aug. 30, 2011) - Of all the surprises in the opening week of the high school football season, none is bigger perhaps than the unexpected move of Stone Bridge High School possible two-way starter junior Warren Miles to Tuscarora where he scored a key touchdown Friday in the Huskies season-opening, 27-10, win over Millbrook.
When football practices started in early August, Miles was practicing with Stone Bridge and expected to challenge for a starting running back spot and also listed by Bulldog coach Mickey Thompson as a key returner to the secondary where he was a second team All-Liberty District DB in 2010.
Miles, while on early Stone Bridge rosters released this season, is not on an updated roster for the season-opener Thursday at Robinson. Stone Bridge assistant AD Brian Parke confirmed Wednesday that Miles was not with the Stone Bridge program any more.
Tuscarora Athletic Director Derek Farrey confirmed Wednesday that Miles, while not listed on the Huskies football roster on the school's athletic website, was enrolled at Tuscarora and had first started practicing with the Huskies football team on Monday Aug. 22.
Stone Bridge is ranked No. 2 in the preseason by the Washington Post but is looking to replace Marcus Harris, who graduated at RB last season.
VivaLoudoun.com Editor
(Aug. 30, 2011) - Of all the surprises in the opening week of the high school football season, none is bigger perhaps than the unexpected move of Stone Bridge High School possible two-way starter junior Warren Miles to Tuscarora where he scored a key touchdown Friday in the Huskies season-opening, 27-10, win over Millbrook.
When football practices started in early August, Miles was practicing with Stone Bridge and expected to challenge for a starting running back spot and also listed by Bulldog coach Mickey Thompson as a key returner to the secondary where he was a second team All-Liberty District DB in 2010.
Miles, while on early Stone Bridge rosters released this season, is not on an updated roster for the season-opener Thursday at Robinson. Stone Bridge assistant AD Brian Parke confirmed Wednesday that Miles was not with the Stone Bridge program any more.
Tuscarora Athletic Director Derek Farrey confirmed Wednesday that Miles, while not listed on the Huskies football roster on the school's athletic website, was enrolled at Tuscarora and had first started practicing with the Huskies football team on Monday Aug. 22.
Stone Bridge is ranked No. 2 in the preseason by the Washington Post but is looking to replace Marcus Harris, who graduated at RB last season.
Volleyball: Freedom Sweeps Potomac Falls in Non-District Action; Skinny on Tonight's Matches
(Aug. 30, 2011) - The Freedom High School volleyball team continued its good start to the 2011 season with a non-district sweep over Potomac Falls Monday, 25-13, 26-24, 25-10.
The Eagles, moving from the AA Dulles District to the AAA Cedar Run District this year, were led by Kaitlyn LaMantia and Jasmine Jackson both getting 7 kills. Maryam Kaymanesh had 10 assists while Andrea Kirkpatrick had seven.
Also the back row for Freedom featured Andrea Phung with 18 digs while Alyssa Gragasin and Courtney Phung each had five digs a piece. The Eagles had strong serving for Jackson with seven aces while LaMantia had five.
For Potomac Falls in the loss:
EILEEN FAUTEUX HAD 18 ASSITS, 1 KILL, 9 DIGS, 2 ACES AND 7 SERVICE POINTS
KAYLA CARLTON HAD 6 KILLS, 3 SERVICE POINTS, 12 DIGS AND 1 ASSIST
DEVIN BAXLEY HAD 6 KILLS, 1 BLOCK, 7 DIGS AND 5 SERVICE POINTS
PATRICIA MOOK HAD 2 BLOCKS, 2 KILLS, 4 DIGS,
MEGAN GLOECKNER HAD 1 DIG AND 1 KILL
DOMINIQUE WHITE HAD 1 ACE, 5 SERVICE POINTS, 8 DIGS
NICOLE CREW HAD 3 DIGS
NICOLE HERERRA HAD 1 SERVICE POINT
MAKAELY THOMAS HAD 2 SERVICE POINTS, 1 KILL1 BLOCK AND 3 DIGS
In other non-district play Monday, Park View fell to Manassas Park in four, 25-23,25-22, 21-25,
25-16 and Tuscarora lost in five to Handley, 26-24, 23-25, 25-21, 23-25, 15-12. The Huskies were led in kills by Alexis Coombs (7), Margaret von Wodtke (7) and Roxanne Orr (6).
Skinny on Tuesday's Matches
Dulles District
Briar Woods (0-0, 0-1) at Woodgrove (1-0, 4-0)
The Skinny: Wolverines opened with five-game thriller win over Dominion. Falcons playing first district contest after falling to rival Freedom in non-league play.
Loudoun Valley (1-0, 1-0) at Loudoun County (1-0, 1-0)
The Skinny: It has been so long since this rivalry counted as a district contest! It may only be August but you have to circle the calendar (OK, highlight it on your iPad ap) when these two teams play as they have combined for an amazing eight state titles since 2001 (four each!) including five since Loudoun County started its 4-year run of AA titles in 2007. The Vikes, which captured the AAA state title in 2009, return to the AA level for the first time since 2004.
Park View (0-1, 0-3) at Heritage (1-0, 1-0)
The Skinny: Heritage awaits Loudoun County later this week in another huge match but first Pride host the Patriots.
Potomac Falls (0-1, 0-2) at Dominion (0-1, 3-2)
The Skinny: It is always entertaining when these neighbors get together. Dominion looks to take momentum from tournament Sat. into match while Panthers come off loss to talented Freedom squad.
Non-District
Tuscarora (0-2) at Freedom (2-0)
The Skinny: Huskies are much improving in year two but the Eagles are looking sharp after 2010 run to state playoffs. Both teams played Monday with Tuscarora dropping a five-game heartbreaker to Handley and Freedom sweeping PFalls.
On Deck: Broad Run and Stone Bridge debut for 2011 in the first ever Battle of Ashburn which features the Bulldogs, Spartans and Briar Woods playing each other at Stone Bridge High School, starting at 4:30 p.m. Check VivaLoudoun to see which team wins bragging rights ...
The Eagles, moving from the AA Dulles District to the AAA Cedar Run District this year, were led by Kaitlyn LaMantia and Jasmine Jackson both getting 7 kills. Maryam Kaymanesh had 10 assists while Andrea Kirkpatrick had seven.
Also the back row for Freedom featured Andrea Phung with 18 digs while Alyssa Gragasin and Courtney Phung each had five digs a piece. The Eagles had strong serving for Jackson with seven aces while LaMantia had five.
For Potomac Falls in the loss:
EILEEN FAUTEUX HAD 18 ASSITS, 1 KILL, 9 DIGS, 2 ACES AND 7 SERVICE POINTS
KAYLA CARLTON HAD 6 KILLS, 3 SERVICE POINTS, 12 DIGS AND 1 ASSIST
DEVIN BAXLEY HAD 6 KILLS, 1 BLOCK, 7 DIGS AND 5 SERVICE POINTS
PATRICIA MOOK HAD 2 BLOCKS, 2 KILLS, 4 DIGS,
MEGAN GLOECKNER HAD 1 DIG AND 1 KILL
DOMINIQUE WHITE HAD 1 ACE, 5 SERVICE POINTS, 8 DIGS
NICOLE CREW HAD 3 DIGS
NICOLE HERERRA HAD 1 SERVICE POINT
MAKAELY THOMAS HAD 2 SERVICE POINTS, 1 KILL1 BLOCK AND 3 DIGS
In other non-district play Monday, Park View fell to Manassas Park in four, 25-23,25-22, 21-25,
25-16 and Tuscarora lost in five to Handley, 26-24, 23-25, 25-21, 23-25, 15-12. The Huskies were led in kills by Alexis Coombs (7), Margaret von Wodtke (7) and Roxanne Orr (6).
Skinny on Tuesday's Matches
Dulles District
Briar Woods (0-0, 0-1) at Woodgrove (1-0, 4-0)
The Skinny: Wolverines opened with five-game thriller win over Dominion. Falcons playing first district contest after falling to rival Freedom in non-league play.
Loudoun Valley (1-0, 1-0) at Loudoun County (1-0, 1-0)
The Skinny: It has been so long since this rivalry counted as a district contest! It may only be August but you have to circle the calendar (OK, highlight it on your iPad ap) when these two teams play as they have combined for an amazing eight state titles since 2001 (four each!) including five since Loudoun County started its 4-year run of AA titles in 2007. The Vikes, which captured the AAA state title in 2009, return to the AA level for the first time since 2004.
Park View (0-1, 0-3) at Heritage (1-0, 1-0)
The Skinny: Heritage awaits Loudoun County later this week in another huge match but first Pride host the Patriots.
Potomac Falls (0-1, 0-2) at Dominion (0-1, 3-2)
The Skinny: It is always entertaining when these neighbors get together. Dominion looks to take momentum from tournament Sat. into match while Panthers come off loss to talented Freedom squad.
Non-District
Tuscarora (0-2) at Freedom (2-0)
The Skinny: Huskies are much improving in year two but the Eagles are looking sharp after 2010 run to state playoffs. Both teams played Monday with Tuscarora dropping a five-game heartbreaker to Handley and Freedom sweeping PFalls.
On Deck: Broad Run and Stone Bridge debut for 2011 in the first ever Battle of Ashburn which features the Bulldogs, Spartans and Briar Woods playing each other at Stone Bridge High School, starting at 4:30 p.m. Check VivaLoudoun to see which team wins bragging rights ...
Golf: Stone Bridge Edges Fairfax by a Stroke in 9-Hole Contest as Ashley Shoots 1-Under 35
The match continued a trend of tight matches and low scores for the Bulldogs. Stone Bridge is 2-1 with a 2-stroke loss to Madison, a 5-stroke win over TJ and Monday's down-to-the-last-putt outing. Impressively, the Bulldogs have not only set a school record with a 155 for nine holes this year but are averaging 156 in their three duals.
Backing up Ashley Monday were junior Anthony Kelly and Joe Karasinski, both at 39 and another junior,
Arianna Israel, carded 44.
Monday, August 29, 2011
News: Potomac Falls Grad Dies in Afghanistan - Friends and Family Call Doug Green an "American Hero"
Spc. Douglas J. Green, 23, of Sterling, died Aug. 28 in Kandahar province of injuries suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device and small arms fire. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.
A memorial page on Facebook has been set up for Green and tributes are pouring in from Loudoun and afar as people remember the young man with a great smile, amazing sense of humor and a love of his country that led him into the military.
Green's grandfather on Facebook, Jay Chabrow: "While I'm totally devastated you were taken from us at such an early age, I couldn't be prouder. You are truly my hero."
Another person wrote: "Clearly, you cared about every person you knew and that speaks volume. Thank you so much for your service, you are an American hero. You will forever be missed."
Football: Ashburn Teams Start Year Highly Ranked by Washington Post - Stone Bridge No. 2, Briar Woods No. 13, Broad Run No. 21
(Aug. 29, 2011) - Ashburn's claim to being one of the top area's in the state for football was strengthened once again as the Washington Post has Stone Bridge High School ranked No. 2 in their metro are preseason poll and Briar Woods is No. 13. Broad Run is on the cusp of making it three Ashburn teams in the Top 20 as the Spartans, coming off a big 51-7 win over Park View Friday, are on the bubble at No. 21.
Stone Bridge, which won a Division 5 state title in 2007 and finished state runner-up in 2009 and 2010. opens Thursday with a tough game at No. 17 Robinson. Briar Woods opens the year Friday by playing host to Broad Run in a match-up of the last three Division 4 state champions as Briar Woods won in 2010 and Broad Run took the title in 2008 and 2009.
Friday's big game in Ashburn, a rematch of last year's Region II title game won by Briar Woods by three points, is also a fundraiser for Broad Run grad Ryan Diviney, who remains in a coma after a beating at West Virginia nearly two years ago. The fundraiser, Battle for a Better Cause, includes T-shirt sales which will begin on Tuesday at the freshman and JV games at Broad Run. The goal Friday is to "white out" the stadium at Briar Woos with everybody wearing the Battle for a Better Cause t-shirts.
Stone Bridge, which won a Division 5 state title in 2007 and finished state runner-up in 2009 and 2010. opens Thursday with a tough game at No. 17 Robinson. Briar Woods opens the year Friday by playing host to Broad Run in a match-up of the last three Division 4 state champions as Briar Woods won in 2010 and Broad Run took the title in 2008 and 2009.
Friday's big game in Ashburn, a rematch of last year's Region II title game won by Briar Woods by three points, is also a fundraiser for Broad Run grad Ryan Diviney, who remains in a coma after a beating at West Virginia nearly two years ago. The fundraiser, Battle for a Better Cause, includes T-shirt sales which will begin on Tuesday at the freshman and JV games at Broad Run. The goal Friday is to "white out" the stadium at Briar Woos with everybody wearing the Battle for a Better Cause t-shirts.
Volleyball: Dominion Takes Second at Lions/Knights Classic
(Aug. 29, 2011) - The Dominion High School girls volleyball team bounced back from a tough five-game loss to Woodgrove last week with a strong second place finish at the Lions/Knights Classic in Charlottesville on Saturday.
The Titans (3-2 on the season) beat Fauquier, 2-1; swept Louisa and R.E. Lee in two; before falling to Liberty in the finals. Dominion won the opening game against Liberty in the finals but fell, 2-1, dropping the deciding game, 21-19.
Complete Round-up and stats for each match:
The Titans (3-2 on the season) beat Fauquier, 2-1; swept Louisa and R.E. Lee in two; before falling to Liberty in the finals. Dominion won the opening game against Liberty in the finals but fell, 2-1, dropping the deciding game, 21-19.
Complete Round-up and stats for each match:
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Volleyball: Woodgrove Continues Hot Start with a Perfect Tournament Saturday
(Aug. 28, 2011) - The Woodgrove High School volleyball has already won more matches in the first three days of the 2011 season than during the school's first campaign after a clean sweep Saturday at the Wolverines own tournament.
Woodgrove, which went 3-18 last season when the school opened with no seniors, improved to 4-0 on the year with sweeps Saturday over J.E.B. Stuart, Manassas Park and Millbrook.
The Wolverines took Stuart 25-18, 25-21, 25-20; beat Manassas Park 25-11, 25-13, 25-11; and then defeated Millbrook 25-22, 25-18, 25-16.
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Woodgrove, which went 3-18 last season when the school opened with no seniors, improved to 4-0 on the year with sweeps Saturday over J.E.B. Stuart, Manassas Park and Millbrook.
The Wolverines took Stuart 25-18, 25-21, 25-20; beat Manassas Park 25-11, 25-13, 25-11; and then defeated Millbrook 25-22, 25-18, 25-16.
Golf: Stone Bridge Sets 9-Hole School Record with 155 in Win Over TJ
(Aug. 28, 2011) - The Stone Bridge High School golf team set a school record for a 9-hole match by shooting a 155 Friday at Belmont Country Club in a five-stroke Liberty District dual win over Thomas Jefferson.
The Bulldogs were led by a 37 from Matt Ashley and a pair of 39s from Anthony Kelly and Arianna Israel. George Morelos rounded out the Stone Bridge scoring with a 40.
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The Bulldogs were led by a 37 from Matt Ashley and a pair of 39s from Anthony Kelly and Arianna Israel. George Morelos rounded out the Stone Bridge scoring with a 40.
News: School Starts Monday for 66,266 Public Schools Students in Loudoun
Special to VivaLoudoun via Loudoun County Public Schools
(Aug. 28, 2011) - Loudoun County's 80 public schools open Monday, August 29th, expecting an estimated 66,266 students for the new school year. This year students start school before Labor Day for the first time since 2005. The earlier starting time will allow school to close on June 8th, eight days earlier than last year.
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(Aug. 28, 2011) - Loudoun County's 80 public schools open Monday, August 29th, expecting an estimated 66,266 students for the new school year. This year students start school before Labor Day for the first time since 2005. The earlier starting time will allow school to close on June 8th, eight days earlier than last year.
Cross Country: Hurricane Irene Can't Stop Loudoun Runners from Great Meadows Invitational
By Dan Sousa
VivaLoudon Editor
The Plains (Aug. 28, 2011) – While the threat of Hurricane Irene dampened the size of the Great Meadow Invitational Saturday, it did provide a good local outlook for the 2011 cross country season with 10 of Loudoun’s 12 high schools running at the meet.
The Loudoun County High School boys -- trying to follow up on a shining 2010-11 school year that included a regular-season cross country, a third place finish at the AA state cross country meet and the school’s first outdoor track and field district title since 2002 – took third place in the boys varsity A race with junior Patrick Joseph third individually with a 16:08 on the Great Meadows non-state course.
Photo Gallery: Cross Country - Great Meadow 2011 by Scott Shepherd
(Aug. 28, 2011) - Super shooter Scott Shepherd was at the Great Meadow Invitational as the high school cross country season got off to a hurried start as the meet rushed to finish with the threat of hurricane Irene looming. Shepherd blew back into Loudoun with nearly 500 photos from the meet ... check them out by clicking on any photo below to visit the full gallery.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Football: Friday Night Scoreboard
Aug. 26, 2011
Loudoun Scores
Broad Run 51, Park View 7
Handley 31, Dominion 3
James Wood 24, Heritage 21
Liberty 41, Potomac Falls 0
Loudoun County 42, Freedom 0
Loudoun Valley 17, Fauquier 7
Tuscarora 27, Millbrook 10
Woodgrove 37, Jefferson County 19
Other Scores
Battlefield 24,Gar-Field 6
Brooke Point 54, Osbourn 21
Clarke County 24, Berkeley Springs 14
E.C. Glass 35, Charlottesville 0
Fluvanna 33, Prince Edward 22
Franklin County 20, William Fleming 3
Jefferson Forest 35, Halifax County 12
King George 7, Manassas Park 0
Martinsburg (WV) 7, Sherando 0
Musselman 30, Skyline 14
Potomac 13, Stafford 3
Stonewall Jackson 20, Forest Park 14 (OT)
Western Albemarle 22, Albemarle 21 (OT)
William Monroe 34, Nelson County 6
Football: Gayle King of Century 21 Redwood Realty to Sponsor VivaLoudoun You Pick'Em Contest
(Aug. 26, 2011) - Gayle King of Century 21 Redwood Realty has agreed to sponsor the 2011 VivaLoudoun You Pick'Em football contest.
"I want to give Gayle a big shout out as her generous support has allowed us to expand the amount we can give away in this year's contest!," said VivaLoudoun editor Dan Sousa.
King is a licensed Virginia Realtor. Visit her website at www.GayleOpensDoors.com or call her at 703-980-5334.
She has over 20 years of experience in sales, marketing and new home construction, King is a top producer at Century 21 Redwood. Having traveled extensively on business and pleasure, she has lived and worked in Germany, France and throughout the United States and has called Northern Virginia home for over 19 years.
King and her family live in Ashburn. She is a member of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America, National Association of Home Builders, Northern Virginia Builders Association, Northern Virginia Association of Realtors and has served as a Sales and Marketing consultant for a National hotel chain and local Homeowner’s Association. Find our more from her website.
"I want to give Gayle a big shout out as her generous support has allowed us to expand the amount we can give away in this year's contest!," said VivaLoudoun editor Dan Sousa.
King is a licensed Virginia Realtor. Visit her website at www.GayleOpensDoors.com or call her at 703-980-5334.
She has over 20 years of experience in sales, marketing and new home construction, King is a top producer at Century 21 Redwood. Having traveled extensively on business and pleasure, she has lived and worked in Germany, France and throughout the United States and has called Northern Virginia home for over 19 years.
King and her family live in Ashburn. She is a member of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America, National Association of Home Builders, Northern Virginia Builders Association, Northern Virginia Association of Realtors and has served as a Sales and Marketing consultant for a National hotel chain and local Homeowner’s Association. Find our more from her website.Volleyball: Woodgrove Hosts Tournament Saturday
(Aug. 26, 2011) - Woodgrove High School will host a 4-team tournament Saturday Aug. 27 with matches at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Admission is $5 per person with over 62 and kindergarten and under free. Schedule:
11am Main: J.E.B. Stuart vs. Woodgrove/Aux: Manassas Park vs. Millbrook
1pm* Main: Manassas Park vs. Woodgrove/Aux: Millbrook vs. J.E.B. Stuart
3pm* Main: Millbrook vs. Woodgrove/Aux: J.E.B. Stuart vs. Manassas Park
*or 30 minutes after conclusion of the first games
Admission is $5 per person with over 62 and kindergarten and under free. Schedule:
11am Main: J.E.B. Stuart vs. Woodgrove/Aux: Manassas Park vs. Millbrook
1pm* Main: Manassas Park vs. Woodgrove/Aux: Millbrook vs. J.E.B. Stuart
3pm* Main: Millbrook vs. Woodgrove/Aux: J.E.B. Stuart vs. Manassas Park
*or 30 minutes after conclusion of the first games
Volleyball: "The Skinny" Has All the Volleyball Action from Thursday
(Aug. 26, 2011) - The Dulles District opened with a full schedule on the first big night of girls high school volleyball in Loudoun. 4-time defending AA state champion Loudoun County opened with a win and two former Dulles teams making their return to the district, Heritage and Loudoun Valley, also each notched victories.
Finally, Woodgrove edged Dominion in a 5-match thriller and Freedom beat Briar Woods in non-district play.
(FYI ... if your team isn't represented in The Skinny, just give your coach a nudge to send us info. after each game as we rely on the teams to report after each match!). Follow the jump for The Skinny:
Finally, Woodgrove edged Dominion in a 5-match thriller and Freedom beat Briar Woods in non-district play.
(FYI ... if your team isn't represented in The Skinny, just give your coach a nudge to send us info. after each game as we rely on the teams to report after each match!). Follow the jump for The Skinny:
Football: Loudoun County at Freedom JV Scrimmage Moved Up to 10 a.m. Saturday
(Aug.26, 2011) - Trying to beat Irene, the Loudoun County JV football scrimmage at Freedom High School Saturday has been moved up to 10 a.m. The freshman scrimmage will be held at the same time.
Golf: Titans Keep Hold on Dulles District Regular Season Title with Win Over Heritage
(Aug. 26, 2011) - The Dominion High School golf team took another step Thursday towards the Titans first ever Dulles District regular season title with a 153-170 win over Heritage in a 9-hole match played at Trump National.
The Titans were led by Erik Dulik's 34 and Sam Stilwell's 38. Kurt Funkhouser (40)
and Brendan O'Hara (41) rounded out the scoring.
The Titans, with a comfortable lead in the district race after the two Dulles mini tournaments, are now 3-1 midway through the dual meet season and can probably wrap up the title with a .500 showing in the final four matches. (See below for a recap of Dominion's season to date)
Also, Thursday, Tuscarora defeated Park View, 158-202 at Algonkian.
And Stone Bridge opened its AAA Liberty District with a 2-stroke loss to Madison, 154-156, at Belmont Country Club. For the Bulldogs: Matt Ashley 36, Arianna Israel 39, Joe Karasinski 40 and
Anthony Kelly 41.
Dulles District Dual Meet Records
Loudoun Valley 3-0
Dominion 3-1
Tuscarora 2-1
Heritage 2-2
Briar Woods 1-1
Potomac Falls 1-1
Woodgrove 1-1
Loudoun County 0-3
Park View 0-3
Overall Dulles Records (Mini Tournaments + Duals)
1, Dominion 18-1-1
2, Briar Woods 13-4-1
3, Heritage 13-6-1
4, Tuscarora 13-6-0
5, Loudoun Valley 10-9-0
6, Potomac Falls 9-8-1
7, Woodgrove 5-13-0
8, Loudoun County 2-17-0
9, Park View 0-19-0
The Titans were led by Erik Dulik's 34 and Sam Stilwell's 38. Kurt Funkhouser (40)
and Brendan O'Hara (41) rounded out the scoring.
The Titans, with a comfortable lead in the district race after the two Dulles mini tournaments, are now 3-1 midway through the dual meet season and can probably wrap up the title with a .500 showing in the final four matches. (See below for a recap of Dominion's season to date)
Also, Thursday, Tuscarora defeated Park View, 158-202 at Algonkian.
And Stone Bridge opened its AAA Liberty District with a 2-stroke loss to Madison, 154-156, at Belmont Country Club. For the Bulldogs: Matt Ashley 36, Arianna Israel 39, Joe Karasinski 40 and
Anthony Kelly 41.
Dulles District Dual Meet Records
Loudoun Valley 3-0
Dominion 3-1
Tuscarora 2-1
Heritage 2-2
Briar Woods 1-1
Potomac Falls 1-1
Woodgrove 1-1
Loudoun County 0-3
Park View 0-3
Overall Dulles Records (Mini Tournaments + Duals)
1, Dominion 18-1-1
2, Briar Woods 13-4-1
3, Heritage 13-6-1
4, Tuscarora 13-6-0
5, Loudoun Valley 10-9-0
6, Potomac Falls 9-8-1
7, Woodgrove 5-13-0
8, Loudoun County 2-17-0
9, Park View 0-19-0
News: Hurricane Information from Loudoun County Supervisors Chairman York
(Aug. 26, 2011) - Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Chairman Scott York released the following statement this morning: "With the impending threats Hurricane Irene poses to Loudoun County, I want to provide you with up to date contact information in the case of any outages. I have been assured that Dominion Virginia Power is preparing their crews and trucks in order to be ready for any outages.
Dominion Virginia Power would like anyone to report outages or down lines to call the toll-free number: 1-866-366-4357. The interactive voice response system is available 24/7 and is the quickest way to report outages or down lines. NOVEC customers call the toll-free number: 1-888-335-0500, in the case of any power outages or down lines. Customers may wish to verify their primary phone number in advance to add ease when calling in an outage, click herefor detailed information.
The National Hurricane Center’s website, www.nhc.noaa.gov, allows you to track the storm and get up to date information.
Dominion Virginia Power would like anyone to report outages or down lines to call the toll-free number: 1-866-366-4357. The interactive voice response system is available 24/7 and is the quickest way to report outages or down lines. NOVEC customers call the toll-free number: 1-888-335-0500, in the case of any power outages or down lines. Customers may wish to verify their primary phone number in advance to add ease when calling in an outage, click herefor detailed information.
The National Hurricane Center’s website, www.nhc.noaa.gov, allows you to track the storm and get up to date information.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Volleyball: Season Opens Tonight with Dulles District Full Schedule
(Aug. 25, 2011) - With a 9-team district there isn't much time for preseason so the Dulles District opens the regular season with a full volleyball schedule tonight, including the return of Heritage and Loudoun Valley to the AA ranks.
4-time defending AA state champion Loudoun County is at Potomac Falls. The other Dulles matches: Dominion at Woodgrove; Tuscarora at Heritage; and Loudoun Valley at Park View.
Heritage and Valley move down from the AAA Cedar Run District, swapping places with Broad Run and Freedom, which move up in classification. Freedom is at Briar Woods tonight in non-district action.
Broad Run and Stone Bridge will be in action next Wednesday at the Battle of Ashburn, a 3-team tournament with Briar Woods.
Teams are limited to 20 matches, 18 matches and one tournament or 16 matches and two tournaments so the 16-game Dulles District regular season limits non-district opportunities.
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4-time defending AA state champion Loudoun County is at Potomac Falls. The other Dulles matches: Dominion at Woodgrove; Tuscarora at Heritage; and Loudoun Valley at Park View.
Heritage and Valley move down from the AAA Cedar Run District, swapping places with Broad Run and Freedom, which move up in classification. Freedom is at Briar Woods tonight in non-district action.
Broad Run and Stone Bridge will be in action next Wednesday at the Battle of Ashburn, a 3-team tournament with Briar Woods.
Teams are limited to 20 matches, 18 matches and one tournament or 16 matches and two tournaments so the 16-game Dulles District regular season limits non-district opportunities.
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Soccer: Pick Six! Half Dozen More From Loudoun's Class of 2012 Make College Choices
Editor's note: We just updated this story with yet another soccer player headed to the college ranks!
(Aug. 25, 2011) - Area soccer clubs and the website TopDrawerSoccer.com are reporting that six more Loudoun-based soccer players from the Class of 2012 have made their college choices.
Megan Benitez of Briar Woods High School will play at George Mason; Jackie Dallaire, who lives in Sterling and plays at Thomas Jefferson High School, will play at Kentucky; Dani Dangremond of Broad Run High School will play at Florida Atlantic; Tabitha McHale of Woodgrove High School will play at UNC-Greensboro; and Jay Shoates of Potomac Falls High School, and Melanie Smith of Stone Bridge will both play at American.
While school has yet to start, a total of 39 athletes from our Class of 2012 are already headed for the college ranks!
If you have a college choice for our chart, please email us dan.sousa@vivaloudoun.com.
(Aug. 25, 2011) - Area soccer clubs and the website TopDrawerSoccer.com are reporting that six more Loudoun-based soccer players from the Class of 2012 have made their college choices.
Megan Benitez of Briar Woods High School will play at George Mason; Jackie Dallaire, who lives in Sterling and plays at Thomas Jefferson High School, will play at Kentucky; Dani Dangremond of Broad Run High School will play at Florida Atlantic; Tabitha McHale of Woodgrove High School will play at UNC-Greensboro; and Jay Shoates of Potomac Falls High School, and Melanie Smith of Stone Bridge will both play at American.
While school has yet to start, a total of 39 athletes from our Class of 2012 are already headed for the college ranks!
If you have a college choice for our chart, please email us dan.sousa@vivaloudoun.com.
Softball: Loudoun County Hires Stone Bridge Coach Richard Sullivan to Lead Raiders Program
(Aug. 25, 2011) - Loudoun County High School athletic director Ken Wright released Thursday that the Loudoun County Public Schools school board has approved Richard Sullivan as the Raiders new varsity softball coach.
Sullivan comes to Loudoun County from Stone Bridge High School, where he compiled a record of 55-18 over three years as the head coach, including a Liberty District title. Sullivan has also has been a head baseball coach at George Marshall High School in Fairfax.
Wright: "Coach and I will be working diligently to fill out his staff and get ready for a great season in 2012."
Sullivan comes to Loudoun County from Stone Bridge High School, where he compiled a record of 55-18 over three years as the head coach, including a Liberty District title. Sullivan has also has been a head baseball coach at George Marshall High School in Fairfax.
Wright: "Coach and I will be working diligently to fill out his staff and get ready for a great season in 2012."
Boys Lacrosse: Loudoun County Hires Dennis O'Hara as New Varsity Coach
(Aug. 25, 2011) - Loudoun County High School athletic director Ken Wright confirmed Thursday that Dennis O'Hara has been approved as the Raiders new boys varsity lacrosse coach at the Loudoun County Public Schools board meeting this week.
According to Wright: "Coach O'Hara has extensive background in lacrosse, coaching, and last year served as our head JV Coach. Many of the players have played for him in fall leagues and winter ball. Coach O'Hara has a great plan in place for continuing the success we have seen and even taking us to the next level. We am excited to have him in place."
Rounding out the staff, also approved by LCPS: Joel McGaughey will serve as assistant varsity coach; Steve Herin moves from Freedom High School to head the Raiders JV program and will be assisted by David Lancaster, who returns to that position from last year.
Wright: "I am very excited to have the entire staff in place in August. Look for information ASAP from coach regarding Fall offseason practices and Fall ball.
According to Wright: "Coach O'Hara has extensive background in lacrosse, coaching, and last year served as our head JV Coach. Many of the players have played for him in fall leagues and winter ball. Coach O'Hara has a great plan in place for continuing the success we have seen and even taking us to the next level. We am excited to have him in place."
Rounding out the staff, also approved by LCPS: Joel McGaughey will serve as assistant varsity coach; Steve Herin moves from Freedom High School to head the Raiders JV program and will be assisted by David Lancaster, who returns to that position from last year.
Wright: "I am very excited to have the entire staff in place in August. Look for information ASAP from coach regarding Fall offseason practices and Fall ball.
Volleyball: Loudoun County Cancels Scrimmages at Virginia Beach
(Aug. 25, 2011) - Loudoun County High School, the 4-time defending AA state champion, has had to cancel its scrimmages this weekend at Virginia Beach with Frank W. Cox and Western Branch due to the storm coming up the East Coast.
DullesDistrict.com: Why Yes...Right Between 'Earthquake' and 'Hurricane' IS The Start Of Football Season
(Aug. 25, 2011) - Dave Scarangella of DullesDistrict.com returns as one of our Experts for the high school football season You Pick'Em. Here is Dave's column on the start of the prep football season: Why Yes...Right Between 'Earthquake' and 'Hurricane' IS The Start Of Football Season
Football: Stone Bridge Pushes Scrimmage with Woodbridge Back to Friday
(Aug. 25, 2011) - Due to the forecast for heavy rain tonight, Stone Bridge High School is pushing back its football scrimmage with Woodbridge to Friday at 6 p.m.
News: Flash Flood Watch in Effect from Noon Today Through Evening
(Aug. 25, 2011) - The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for the area from noon today through this evening.
Showers and thunderstorms will develop today and may be numerous to widespread this afternoon into early evening.A few of these thunderstorms will be capable of producing heavy rainfall. Widespread rainfall amounts of one to two inches can be expected in the I-95 corridor through this evening. However, a band of heavier rainfall, producing rainfall in excess of two inches in just a couples of hours, will be possible.
Showers and thunderstorms will develop today and may be numerous to widespread this afternoon into early evening.A few of these thunderstorms will be capable of producing heavy rainfall. Widespread rainfall amounts of one to two inches can be expected in the I-95 corridor through this evening. However, a band of heavier rainfall, producing rainfall in excess of two inches in just a couples of hours, will be possible.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Football: VivaLoudoun Seeks Sponsor for You Pick'Em Contest
(Aug. 24, 2011) - VivaLoudoun is gearing up for our annual high school football You Pick"Em contest and we are seeking a local business to sponsor this year's fun competition.
This year, the winner of the contest will not only receive $100 but will also get $100 donated to the Loudoun high school booster club of their choice. In addition, the runner-up for 2011 will win $50 and third place will net $25. Weekly winners will earn VivaLoudoun t-shirts.
A panel of media experts will also pick the games each week with the winner of the end of the year having $100 donated to a charity of their choice.
If you are interested in sponsoring the competition ... please contact Dan Sousa at 703.509.8826 or dan.sousa@vivaloudoun.com
This year, the winner of the contest will not only receive $100 but will also get $100 donated to the Loudoun high school booster club of their choice. In addition, the runner-up for 2011 will win $50 and third place will net $25. Weekly winners will earn VivaLoudoun t-shirts.
A panel of media experts will also pick the games each week with the winner of the end of the year having $100 donated to a charity of their choice.
If you are interested in sponsoring the competition ... please contact Dan Sousa at 703.509.8826 or dan.sousa@vivaloudoun.com
Golf: Dual Scores for August
(Aug. 24, 2011) - VivaLoudoun is looking for all the dual meet golf scores from August. See our list below. If your school is missing, please email us at dan.sousa@vivaloudoun.com.
Tuesday, Aug. 2
Freedom 336, Osbourn 420
Wednesday, Aug. 3
Loudoun Valley 324, Park View 403
Thursday, Aug. 4
Potomac Falls 333, Loudoun County 399
Tuesday, Aug. 9
Dominion 333, Woodgrove 340
Wednesday, Aug. 10
Tuscarora 318, Heritage 344
Thursday, Aug. 11
Dominion 318, Potomac Falls 330
Loudoun Valley 310, Loudoun County 361
Woodgrove 347, Briar Woods 357
Heritage def. Park View (need scores)
Monday, Aug. 15
Loudoun Valley 311, Freedom 318, Dominion 320
Broad Run vs. Patriot (need score)
Wednesday, Aug. 17
Battlefield 311, Freedom 323
Thursday, Aug. 18
Potomac Falls vs. Woodgrove PPD (rain)
Briar Woods 154, Tuscarora 165
Heritage 160, Loudoun County 179
Wednesday, Aug. 24
Stone Bridge vs. South Lakes
Dulles District Dual Standings
Loudoun Valley 3-0
Dominion 2-1
Heritage 2-1
Briar Woods 1-1
Potomac Falls 1-1
Tuscarora 1-1
Woodgrove 1-1
Park View 0-2
Loudoun County 0-3
Tuesday, Aug. 2
Freedom 336, Osbourn 420
Wednesday, Aug. 3
Loudoun Valley 324, Park View 403
Thursday, Aug. 4
Potomac Falls 333, Loudoun County 399
Tuesday, Aug. 9
Dominion 333, Woodgrove 340
Wednesday, Aug. 10
Tuscarora 318, Heritage 344
Thursday, Aug. 11
Dominion 318, Potomac Falls 330
Loudoun Valley 310, Loudoun County 361
Woodgrove 347, Briar Woods 357
Heritage def. Park View (need scores)
Monday, Aug. 15
Loudoun Valley 311, Freedom 318, Dominion 320
Broad Run vs. Patriot (need score)
Wednesday, Aug. 17
Battlefield 311, Freedom 323
Thursday, Aug. 18
Potomac Falls vs. Woodgrove PPD (rain)
Briar Woods 154, Tuscarora 165
Heritage 160, Loudoun County 179
Wednesday, Aug. 24
Stone Bridge vs. South Lakes
Dulles District Dual Standings
Loudoun Valley 3-0
Dominion 2-1
Heritage 2-1
Briar Woods 1-1
Potomac Falls 1-1
Tuscarora 1-1
Woodgrove 1-1
Park View 0-2
Loudoun County 0-3
Softball: Stone Bridge Names Billy Rice New Varsity Coach
(Aug. 24, 2011) - Stone Bridge High School athletic director Dave Hembach announced Wednesday that Billy Rice is the Bulldogs new varsity softball coach.
Hembach: "Billy is beginning his second year of coaching and teaching at Stone Bridge. Prior to coaching at Stone Bridge he coached in Florida, Georgia, and Maryland. Last year Billy worked with both the JV and varsity teams and ran the off season conditioning program. He also coaches varsity football and teaches English.
The Bulldogs will host a "Meet the Coach" night once school starts.
Hembach: "Billy is beginning his second year of coaching and teaching at Stone Bridge. Prior to coaching at Stone Bridge he coached in Florida, Georgia, and Maryland. Last year Billy worked with both the JV and varsity teams and ran the off season conditioning program. He also coaches varsity football and teaches English.
The Bulldogs will host a "Meet the Coach" night once school starts.
Youth Sports - Girls Basketball - Rising 6th Grade Teams Forming, coached by Tuscarora Varsity Coach Newkirk
(Aug. 24, 2011) - Premier Sports Performance Academy (PSPA) is having tryouts Sat. Aug. 27 and Mon. Aug. 29 for rising 6th grade girls. The head coach of the 11U team is Tuscarora High School varsity coach Michael Newkirk.
The tryouts are at the FLEXX Center in Lansdowne, 2 to 3:30 on Saturday and then at Tuscarora High School on Monday from 8 to 9 p.m. It is recommended that players make both tryouts if possible. The cost of the tryout is a one-time payment of $25.
The tryouts are at the FLEXX Center in Lansdowne, 2 to 3:30 on Saturday and then at Tuscarora High School on Monday from 8 to 9 p.m. It is recommended that players make both tryouts if possible. The cost of the tryout is a one-time payment of $25.
News: Unofficial Results from Primary elections in Loudoun
(Aug. 24, 2011) - Unofficial results from the August 23, 2011, primary election are online at http://www.loudoun.gov/primary.
Softball: Fire and Ice 16U Looking for Pitcher and Infielder/Catcher with Tryout Aug. 27
(Aug. 24, 2011) - The Fire and Ice 16U softball team is looking for a pitcher and an infielder/catcher. Tryout on Saturday, August 27, 9:30 a.m. at Park View High School or call John or Lisa at 703-969-7310 for a private tryout.
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Tuesday, August 23, 2011
News: VivaLoudoun T-Shirt Giveaway!
(Aug. 23, 2011) - You survived the earthquake ... now get a free VivaLoudoun t-shirt! As a special to kick off our fall sports coverage this week, we are giving away a free VivaLoudoun T to the first five fans that contact us on our Facebook page!
We will have plenty of more t-shirts to giveaway as we head out to events and as our You Pick'Em Football Contest starts on Friday!
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We will have plenty of more t-shirts to giveaway as we head out to events and as our You Pick'Em Football Contest starts on Friday!
News: Loudoun County Public School Events on As Scheduled in Wake of Today's Earthquake
(Aug. 23, 2011) - There are no district-wide Loudoun County Public School cancellations this evening as there has been no reported damaged at LCPS buildings or schools in the wake of today's earthquake that was centered near Richmond and rattled area residents.
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Monday, August 22, 2011
Basketball: Potomac Falls Senior Graves Pulling Down the College Offers
Sterling (Aug. 22, 2011) - Potomac Falls High School senior Gregory Graves, who helped the Panthers to back-to-back VHSL Division 4 boys basketball state titles, has already hauled down four college offers with more schools taking interest in the 6-foot-7 talented player.
Graves, who has generated buzz this summer while playing with the Richmond-based Team Loaded AAU squad, holds offers from Longwood University, Manhattan College, Mount Saint Mary's and Northeastern.
News: Polls Open at 6 a.m. for Primaries Tuesday
(Aug. 22, 2011) - Polls in Loudoun County will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 23, for the 2011 Primary Election. Anyone in the 31st Senate District is eligible to participate in the Democratic Primary. Anyone in the 13th Senate District, the 10th House District and/or the 87th House District is eligible to participate in the Republican Primary. There are ten Loudoun County precincts not voting this election and several precincts in which only part of the precinct will be voting because of the new house and/or senate lines resulting from the recent redistricting.
Friday, August 19, 2011
Golf: Dominion Grad Boudreau in PGA Professional Golf Management Program at Eastern Kentucky
(Aug. 19, 2011) - Dominion High School grad and former varsity golfer Richard Boudreau has been accepted into the School of Business Technology and PGA Professional Golf Management Program at Eastern Kentucky University.
Boudreau will be playing golf with the PGA PGM in tournaments throughout the year, and "The Jones Cup" championship, which pits players from PGA PGM programs across the country. Boudreau will also be trying out for the EKU golf team as a walkon.
News: Visit Loudoun Seeks Organizations to Apply for Sports Grants to Host Events
(Aug. 19, 2011) - The Loudoun Convention and Visitors Association, also known as Visit Loudoun, is seeking local organizations to apply for sports grants to host athletic events in Loudoun County.
"Once again, we are pleased to offer grant funding to interested organizations looking to host an upcoming sports tournament in our area," said Visit Loudoun's Karin Aaron.
In 2010, Loudoun County was voted by Sports Event Magazine as the “2011 Places to Play and Watch” and listed in the Washington Business Journal with 4 out of 5 Top Golf Courses in the region.
Aaron: "Sports in Loudoun is big business and we are pleased to support you with this funding."
Below is a link to the application which is due by Friday, September 2, 2011 by 5 pm.
http://www.visitloudoun.org/industry/Sports-Grant-Program
"Once again, we are pleased to offer grant funding to interested organizations looking to host an upcoming sports tournament in our area," said Visit Loudoun's Karin Aaron.
In 2010, Loudoun County was voted by Sports Event Magazine as the “2011 Places to Play and Watch” and listed in the Washington Business Journal with 4 out of 5 Top Golf Courses in the region.
Aaron: "Sports in Loudoun is big business and we are pleased to support you with this funding."
Below is a link to the application which is due by Friday, September 2, 2011 by 5 pm.
http://www.visitloudoun.org/industry/Sports-Grant-Program
Softball: Fire and Ice 16U Tryouts Saturday, Looking for Pitcher and Catcher
(Aug. 19, 2011) - Fire and Ice 16U softball team is looking for a pitcher and catcher. Those interested can try out Sat. Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. to noon at Park View High School in Sterling. For more information contact John Mehalic at 703-969-7310.
Golf: Freedom and Broad Run Finish 2-3 in Cedar Run Mini Tournament
(Aug. 19, 2011) - Freedom High School finished runner-up at the first Cedar Run District mini golf tournament on Aug. 11 at the 1757 Golf Club with Broad Run taking third. Both schools have moved up to AAA this season from the AA Dulles District.
Battlefield won the tournament with a 308 and Freedom shot 318 with Broad Run two back at 320. Newly-opened Patriot High School was fourth at 331.
Cedar Run
1st District Mini Tournament
August 11, 2011
1st Place – Battlefield – 308
2nd Place – Freedom – 318
3rd Place – Broad Run – 320
4th Place – Patriot – 331
Stonewall Jackson – WD
Broad Run – 320
Sloan Meadows – 82
Mitch Pittman – 77
Jake Wohlgemuth – 77
Connor Pittman – 84
Neil Hartman – 94
Danielle Cook – 85
Freedom – 318
Philip McQuitty-72
Billy Ferrell – 78
Colin Dean – 84
Sam Tate – 88
Andrew Lamont – 91
Duncan Walter – 84
Stonewall Jackson - WD
Battlefield - 308
Doc Schulte - 76
Thomas Fricke - 78
Nick Kwon - 76
Niko B. 87
Ryan Wyeth - 89
Patriot - 331
Terry Smith - 76
Michael Hanson - 78
Jake Norby - 84
Garrett Larson - 99
Jake Utne - 93
Peyton Bryant - 103
Battlefield won the tournament with a 308 and Freedom shot 318 with Broad Run two back at 320. Newly-opened Patriot High School was fourth at 331.
Cedar Run
1st District Mini Tournament
August 11, 2011
1st Place – Battlefield – 308
2nd Place – Freedom – 318
3rd Place – Broad Run – 320
4th Place – Patriot – 331
Stonewall Jackson – WD
Broad Run – 320
Sloan Meadows – 82
Mitch Pittman – 77
Jake Wohlgemuth – 77
Connor Pittman – 84
Neil Hartman – 94
Danielle Cook – 85
Freedom – 318
Philip McQuitty-72
Billy Ferrell – 78
Colin Dean – 84
Sam Tate – 88
Andrew Lamont – 91
Duncan Walter – 84
Stonewall Jackson - WD
Battlefield - 308
Doc Schulte - 76
Thomas Fricke - 78
Nick Kwon - 76
Niko B. 87
Ryan Wyeth - 89
Patriot - 331
Terry Smith - 76
Michael Hanson - 78
Jake Norby - 84
Garrett Larson - 99
Jake Utne - 93
Peyton Bryant - 103
Youth Sports - Girls Basketball: Loudoun Freedom Looking to Organize 3rd and 4th Grade Teams
The Loudoun Freedom AAU girls basketball organization is looking for 3rd and 4th grade players to form competitive teams. If interested, please contact Michael Turner at michaelturner@aol.com or cell 703-303-0808. www.loudounfreedom.com.
Soccer: Loudoun Soccer Announces 2011-12 Technical Staff
Leesburg (Aug. 19, 2011) - Loudoun Soccer announce this week its technical staff for the upcoming 2011-12 season, an experienced group which will guide the club’s player development, coaching education and ensure the continued excellence of its technical programs.
News: School Board to Hold Special Meeting Aug. 23 to Review Boundary Calendar for Frederick Douglass Elementary School
(Aug. 19, 2011) - The Loudoun County School Board will hold a special meeting at 8 a.m. Tuesday, August 23rd, in Room 101D of the Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) Administrative Offices in Ashburn. The purpose of the meeting is to review the boundary calendar for Frederick Douglass Elementary School, which is scheduled to open in August 2012.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Golf: Dominion and Briar Woods Tie for Cheer Invitational Title; Heritage and Potomac Falls Just Two Strokes Back
(Aug. 18, 2011) - There wasn't a whole lot of separation between Dulles District golf teams at Tuesday's 2011 Cheers Invitational at Algonkian with Dominion and Briar Woods tying for the title with 319 points and Heritage and Potomac Falls just two strokes behind in the tightest finish in years for a district mini tournament.
Heritage's Ryan Douglass was the low medalist at 69, two strokes ahead of Tuscarora's Alec Gard. A quartet of players finished at 75: Christian Fortier of Potomac Falls, Adam Ochs of Briar Woods, Sam Stillwell of Dominion and Ian Hildebrand of Loudoun Valley.
The tie for the Titans was enough to keep Dominion in the lead for the Dulles regular-season title as the Sterling school took the first district mini of the year. Tuscarora, runner-up in the first mini, was fifth Tuesday at 327 which gave the Titans even more breathing room. The Titans can probably lose as many as two dual meets and still take home the district crown.
Woodgrove's Aaron Price won closest to the pin honors with a shot less than 10 feet to the hole. Dominion's Brenden O'Hara won the long drive contest with a 277-yard blast.
The tournament was not only a Dulles District mini tournament but it featured all 12 Loudoun schools with the three AAA schools in competition as well.
Team Scores
1, Dominion 319
1, Briar Woods 319
3, Heritage 321
3, Potomac Falls 321
5, Tuscarora 327
6, Freedom 328 (AAA)
7, Stone Bridge 333 (AAA)
8, Broad Run 334 (AAA)
9, Loudoun Valley 335 (6th overall in Dulles field)
10, Woodgrove 336 (7th overall in Dulles)
11, Loudoun County 376 (8th overall in Dulles)
12, Park View 439 (9th overall in Dulles)
Dulles District Standings thru 2 Mini Tournamnets
1, Dominion 15-0-1
2, Briar Woods 12-3-1
3, Heritage 11-4-1
4, Tuscarora 11-5-0
5, Potomac Falls 8-7-1
6, Loudoun Valley 7-9-0
7, Woodgrove 4-12-0
8, Loudoun County 2-14-0
9, Park View 0-16-0
Heritage's Ryan Douglass was the low medalist at 69, two strokes ahead of Tuscarora's Alec Gard. A quartet of players finished at 75: Christian Fortier of Potomac Falls, Adam Ochs of Briar Woods, Sam Stillwell of Dominion and Ian Hildebrand of Loudoun Valley.
The tie for the Titans was enough to keep Dominion in the lead for the Dulles regular-season title as the Sterling school took the first district mini of the year. Tuscarora, runner-up in the first mini, was fifth Tuesday at 327 which gave the Titans even more breathing room. The Titans can probably lose as many as two dual meets and still take home the district crown.
Woodgrove's Aaron Price won closest to the pin honors with a shot less than 10 feet to the hole. Dominion's Brenden O'Hara won the long drive contest with a 277-yard blast.
The tournament was not only a Dulles District mini tournament but it featured all 12 Loudoun schools with the three AAA schools in competition as well.
Team Scores
1, Dominion 319
1, Briar Woods 319
3, Heritage 321
3, Potomac Falls 321
5, Tuscarora 327
6, Freedom 328 (AAA)
7, Stone Bridge 333 (AAA)
8, Broad Run 334 (AAA)
9, Loudoun Valley 335 (6th overall in Dulles field)
10, Woodgrove 336 (7th overall in Dulles)
11, Loudoun County 376 (8th overall in Dulles)
12, Park View 439 (9th overall in Dulles)
Dulles District Standings thru 2 Mini Tournamnets
1, Dominion 15-0-1
2, Briar Woods 12-3-1
3, Heritage 11-4-1
4, Tuscarora 11-5-0
5, Potomac Falls 8-7-1
6, Loudoun Valley 7-9-0
7, Woodgrove 4-12-0
8, Loudoun County 2-14-0
9, Park View 0-16-0
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Girls Basketball: Loudoun County Center Cummings to Play at NCAA Division I St. Frances College
(Aug. 16, 2011) - Casey Cummings, rising senior center at Loudoun County High School, has verbally accepted a scholarship to attend NCAA Division I St. Francis College in Brooklyn Heights, NY. St Francis competes in the Northeast Conference.
Cummings averaged 10.8 points and 12.7 rebounds as a junior for the 26-5 Raiders in 2010-11. She played AAU basketball this summer for the Potomac Valley Vogues 11th Grade National Team and is the 4th member of the Vogues to verbally accept a Division 1 scholarship. The Vogues finished 3rd at the AAU National Tournament in Orlando, FL in July.
Read more on Cummings big decision from the Loudoun Times-Mirror
Football: Loudoun Valley's Jackson Catches Scholarship to Boston College
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| Harrison Jackson hauls in a TD catch in the Vikings playoff win last season over Stafford. |
The 6-foot-2 Jackson caught 30 balls last year for 329 yards and six touchdowns. Jackson helped the Vikings make the playoffs last year and advance to the AAA regional semifinals. He is expected to be a big-play maker for Valley this season as the Vikings move down to the AA Dulles District.
View his highlight reel here: Harrison Jackson - Highlight Videos & Athlete Profile - Hudl
Monday, August 15, 2011
Photo Gallery: Golf - 10th Annual Licklider Tournament by Gary Sousa
(Aug 15, 2011) - What better way to tee off your high school golf season than a photo gallery (175 glorious shots!) by Gary Sousa from the 10th Annual Curly Licklider Invitational. Click on any photo below to visit the full gallery ... photos purchased help support our continued coverage of high school athletics in Loudoun County!
Friday, August 12, 2011
News: Informational Meetings Set for John Champe High School
Special to VivaLoudoun via Loudoun County Public Schools
(Aug. 12, 2011) - John Champe High School Principal John Gabriel and Athletic Director Joe Breinig will be meeting with those wanting to know more about Loudoun’s newest high school, which will open in August 2012.
Chances to meet with Gabriel and Breinig include:
• At 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 18th, there will be a PowerPoint presentation and question-and-answer session at Mercer Middle School. There will be gifts for the first 100 people attending.
• A meet-and-greet from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 20th, at the Van Metre Fair in the Stone Ridge Subdivision.
• A meet-and-greet from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 10th, at the Stone Ridge Village Social Club.
(Aug. 12, 2011) - John Champe High School Principal John Gabriel and Athletic Director Joe Breinig will be meeting with those wanting to know more about Loudoun’s newest high school, which will open in August 2012.
Chances to meet with Gabriel and Breinig include:
• At 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 18th, there will be a PowerPoint presentation and question-and-answer session at Mercer Middle School. There will be gifts for the first 100 people attending.
• A meet-and-greet from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 20th, at the Van Metre Fair in the Stone Ridge Subdivision.
• A meet-and-greet from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 10th, at the Stone Ridge Village Social Club.
News: Good Shepherd Alliances Selects Two Loudoun County Public School Seniors to Board of Directors
(Aug. 12, 2011) - Samuel Moore-Sobel (Stone Bridge) and Nicole Levinson (Loudoun County) are high school seniors selected to the 2011/2012 Good Shepherd Alliance (GSA) Board of Directors.
The young adults will have full voting privileges and serve on the GSA outreach committee working shoulder to shoulder with the Board of Directors to promote GSA homeless services and programs in all twelve Loudoun County High Schools.
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| Left to right: Anne Lewis LCPS Director of Student Services, GSA Vice Chair Robert Ohneiser, Nicole Levinson, LCPS Superintendent Dr. Edgar B. Hatrick, Samuel Moore-Sobel, GSA Board Youth Director Steven D'Argenio, Marilyn Jackson LCPS Supervisor of Guidance Services. |
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Golf: Countdown to the Cannonball Invitational Begins; Senior's Event Coming to Loudoun
Special to VivaLoudoun
Aldie (Aug. 11, 2011) - The Club at Creighton Farms will once again host a major golf tournament marking another significant Loudoun County sporting event. The Country’s second highest ranking senior’s tour - the Sunbelt Senior Tour - is making its return to Loudoun County with the 2011 Cannonball Invitational Pro-Am, running from September 11 through the 13.
The Club at Creighton Farms in Aldie is a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course and winner of 4 national awards for best new private club in America. The Inaugural Cannonball Invitational was held last year at The Club and the winner, Gary Trivisonno returns to defend his title. There is no charge for this great event and all golf enthusiasts are welcomed to attend.
Aldie (Aug. 11, 2011) - The Club at Creighton Farms will once again host a major golf tournament marking another significant Loudoun County sporting event. The Country’s second highest ranking senior’s tour - the Sunbelt Senior Tour - is making its return to Loudoun County with the 2011 Cannonball Invitational Pro-Am, running from September 11 through the 13.
The Club at Creighton Farms in Aldie is a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course and winner of 4 national awards for best new private club in America. The Inaugural Cannonball Invitational was held last year at The Club and the winner, Gary Trivisonno returns to defend his title. There is no charge for this great event and all golf enthusiasts are welcomed to attend.
Softball: Revolution Gold to Hold Tryouts in Leesburg
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Youth Sports - Girls Basketball: Loudoun Freedom to Hold Tryouts
(Aug. 10, 2011) - The Loudoun Freedom basketball organization is holding tryouts and workouts to add players for girls basketball teams that are 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade running through August 13 and August 27. For more information about dates and times, please contact Michael Turner at michaelturner@aol.com or c: 703-303-008. www.loudounfreedom.com.
Girls Volleyball: Under Armour High School All-American Watch List Includes 7 from Loudoun
(Aug. 10, 2011) - The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) released Tuesday the Under Armour Girls' High School All-America volleyball athlete Watch List for the 2011-12 season and seven of the 11 girls from Virginia are from Loudoun.
This year's watch list includes 646 players from 38 states and serves as the starting point for the Under Armour All-America selection process. 4-time defending state champion Loudoun County placed two girls on the list: Jenna Strange and Gabby Serafin. The other five Loudoun players include: Breanna Atkinson (The Madeira School), Mallory Brickerd (Broad Run), Alex Heyn (Stone Bridge), Kelsey Hrebenach (Heritage) and Kaitlyn LaMantia (Freedom).
In November, the AVCA will name 48 student-athletes as an Under Armour All-American, with 24 players being selected to both a First-Team and Second-Team. Each of the 24 players on the First-Team will be invited to play in the Under Armour All-America Volleyball Match and Skills Competition. The event will be held on Friday, December 16 from 8-10 p.m. (CST) at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, in conjunction with the 2011 AVCA Annual Convention.
The below is the listing for the state of Virginia:
Virginia
Breanna Atkinson 5'11 OH The Madeira School Asburn VA Virgina Elite
Mallory Brickerd 6'1 OH Broad Run Ashburn VA Virginia Elite VBC
Michelle Heath 5'10 OH Rustburg Rustburg VA TCA Virginia
Alex Heyn 6'4 MB Stone Bridge Ashburn VA Virginia Elite VBC
Kelsey Hrebenach 6'2 MB Heritage Leesburg VA Virginia Elite VBC
Cheyenne James 5'10 OH Kellam Virginia Beach VA Virginia Beach Volleyball Academy
Kaitlyn LaMantia 6'0 S Freedom South Riding VA Virginia Elite VBC
Gabby Serafin 5'6 L Loudoun County Leesburg VA Virginia Elite
Morgan Shannon 5'10 OH Cave Spring Roanoke VA Roanoke United
Gaby Smith 5'7 OH Princess Anne Virginia Beach VA Coastal Virginia Volleyball Club
Jenna Strange 5'10 RS/OH Loudoun County Leesburg VA Virginia Elite
Lacrosse: Dominion D-Pole Troy Farmer to Play at Stevenson
Sterling (Aug. 10, 2011) - Dominion High School senior D-Pole Troy Farmer has verbally committed to playing lacrosse next year at NCAA Division III Stevenson University in Owings Mills, Md. Farmer was first team Dulles District as he helped the Titans to their third straight district title appearance.
Stevenson went 18-3 in the spring, finishing runner-up in the CAC and making it to the NCAA quarterfinals. The Mustangs roster included Dylan Zook (Loudoun Valley)
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Golf: Dominion Edges Tuscarora to Take Dulles District Mini Tournament; Titans Sam Stillwell Takes Individual Honors
(Aug. 9, 2011) - The Dominion High School golf team, led by low medalist Sam Stillwell (72) and Erik Dulick (73), edged Tuscarora Monday to take first place in the Dulles District mini tournamet at Loudoun Golf and Country Club in Purcellville.
The Titans, with Kurt Funkhouse shooting 75, finished at 305, four strokes ahead of the Huskies, which posted 309 on the strength of rounds from Alec Gard (75), Caleb Keel (76) and Phillip Corcoran (76).
Heritage finished third at 320 with Ryan Douglass shooting 73. Briar Woods, led by Nick Vazzana's 78, shot 324 with top player Adam Ochs not in the field. Loudoun Valley was fifth at 326 with Ian Hildebrand shooting 76.
The mini tournament Monday is one of two events that helps determine the district's regular season champion with each tournament worth one-third towards the title and the dual meet season another one-third.
Dulles District Mini Tournament
1, Dominion 305
2, Tuscarora 309
3, Heritage 320
4, Briar Woods 324
5, Loudoun Valley 326
6, Potomac Falls 334
6, Woodgrove 334
8, Loudoun County 367
9, Park View 396
Individuals
72 - Sam Stillwell (DOM)
73 - Erik Dulick (DOM), Ryan Douglas (HER)
75 - Alec Gard (TUS), Ryan O'Sullivan (HER)
76 - Caleb Keel (TUS), Kurt Funkhouser (DOM), Ian Hildebrand (LV), Christian Fortier (PF), Phillip Cocoran (TUS), Aaron Price (WG)
77 - Kurt Struhar (PV)
78 - Nick Vazzana (BW)
79 - Scott Mumpower (LV)
81 - Will Cortlett (BW), Andrew Bayer (HER)
82 - Joe Corlett (BW), Thomas Truluck (TUS)
83 - Nicole Flores (BW)
84 - Taylor Newman (DOM)
85 - Matt Simpson (LV), Brian Peak (PF), Cameron Norris (TUS), Joey Harrison (TUS), Nick Kovach (WG)
86 - David Calder (BW), Mark Shayka (LV), Trevor Colby (LV), James Collins (PF), Maclendon Aiken (WG)
87 - Brendan O'Hara (DOM), Mike Orrico (PF), Eric Kardos (WG)
88 - Jake Cunningham (LC)
90 - Justin Martinez (PF)
91 - Austin Brundage (HER), Stephen Wyatt (WG)
92 - Zack Hopeck (HER), Zack Bolyard (LC), Parker Graham (LC), Daniel Moore (WG)
93 - Christopher Barden (HER), Matthew Taylor (PF)
95 - DJ Drieco (LC)
99 - Will Flavin (LC), Bobby Pick (PV)
106 - Andy Gates (LV), Jeremiah Burkel (PV)
111 - Kevin Howard (LC)
114 - Ryan Carter (PV)
116 - Matt Morley-Hillen (PV)
117 - Drake Spriggs (PV)
120 - Jake Backer (DOM)
Complete Results:https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AkOzUnJ27Ix1dF9wYnV3d1ZUQjByQTRFaVNhWUd4TUE&hl=en_US
The Titans, with Kurt Funkhouse shooting 75, finished at 305, four strokes ahead of the Huskies, which posted 309 on the strength of rounds from Alec Gard (75), Caleb Keel (76) and Phillip Corcoran (76).
Heritage finished third at 320 with Ryan Douglass shooting 73. Briar Woods, led by Nick Vazzana's 78, shot 324 with top player Adam Ochs not in the field. Loudoun Valley was fifth at 326 with Ian Hildebrand shooting 76.
The mini tournament Monday is one of two events that helps determine the district's regular season champion with each tournament worth one-third towards the title and the dual meet season another one-third.
Dulles District Mini Tournament
1, Dominion 305
2, Tuscarora 309
3, Heritage 320
4, Briar Woods 324
5, Loudoun Valley 326
6, Potomac Falls 334
6, Woodgrove 334
8, Loudoun County 367
9, Park View 396
Individuals
72 - Sam Stillwell (DOM)
73 - Erik Dulick (DOM), Ryan Douglas (HER)
75 - Alec Gard (TUS), Ryan O'Sullivan (HER)
76 - Caleb Keel (TUS), Kurt Funkhouser (DOM), Ian Hildebrand (LV), Christian Fortier (PF), Phillip Cocoran (TUS), Aaron Price (WG)
77 - Kurt Struhar (PV)
78 - Nick Vazzana (BW)
79 - Scott Mumpower (LV)
81 - Will Cortlett (BW), Andrew Bayer (HER)
82 - Joe Corlett (BW), Thomas Truluck (TUS)
83 - Nicole Flores (BW)
84 - Taylor Newman (DOM)
85 - Matt Simpson (LV), Brian Peak (PF), Cameron Norris (TUS), Joey Harrison (TUS), Nick Kovach (WG)
86 - David Calder (BW), Mark Shayka (LV), Trevor Colby (LV), James Collins (PF), Maclendon Aiken (WG)
87 - Brendan O'Hara (DOM), Mike Orrico (PF), Eric Kardos (WG)
88 - Jake Cunningham (LC)
90 - Justin Martinez (PF)
91 - Austin Brundage (HER), Stephen Wyatt (WG)
92 - Zack Hopeck (HER), Zack Bolyard (LC), Parker Graham (LC), Daniel Moore (WG)
93 - Christopher Barden (HER), Matthew Taylor (PF)
95 - DJ Drieco (LC)
99 - Will Flavin (LC), Bobby Pick (PV)
106 - Andy Gates (LV), Jeremiah Burkel (PV)
111 - Kevin Howard (LC)
114 - Ryan Carter (PV)
116 - Matt Morley-Hillen (PV)
117 - Drake Spriggs (PV)
120 - Jake Backer (DOM)
Complete Results:https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AkOzUnJ27Ix1dF9wYnV3d1ZUQjByQTRFaVNhWUd4TUE&hl=en_US
Volleyball: Heritage Senior Setter Stephanie Yokoyama to Play at NCAA D3 Johns Hopkins Next Year
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| Stephanie Yokoyama (#1) has reason to celebrate as she will play volleyball at Johns Hopkins University next year. |
Yokoyama was named the Cedar Run District and Northwestern Region Player of the Year in 2010 and was first team all-state.
Youth Sports - Basketball: Two Ridges League Registering Players for Fall
(Aug 8, 2011) - Registration opened Monday for the 2011-2012 Two Ridges Basketball League for players and coaches residing in the Stone Bridge and Briar Woods high school attendance areas. The online only registration runs through Sept. 11.
T2RBL is a youth basketball organization that operates in coordination with the Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PR&CS) and serves boys and girls in grades 4-12 in the Stone Bridge and Briar Woods community.
T2RBL provides organized and competitive basketball with emphasis placed on improvement for all players, coaches and officials. T2RBL is supported and run entirely by volunteers so coaches must also register via the league's web site. Additional information and directions for player and coach registration can be found at the league web site (www.erhoops.org). No registrations will be accepted after the September 11 deadline.
Visit Middleburg Bank and thank them for supporting VivaLoudoun!
T2RBL is a youth basketball organization that operates in coordination with the Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PR&CS) and serves boys and girls in grades 4-12 in the Stone Bridge and Briar Woods community.
T2RBL provides organized and competitive basketball with emphasis placed on improvement for all players, coaches and officials. T2RBL is supported and run entirely by volunteers so coaches must also register via the league's web site. Additional information and directions for player and coach registration can be found at the league web site (www.erhoops.org). No registrations will be accepted after the September 11 deadline.
News: Hoops of Hope Free Throw Fundraiser on Aug. 27 to Benefit Children in Africa
(Aug. 9, 2011) - Last year the local Hoops of Hope raised $19,600 for children in Africa and this year's event scheduled for Aug. 27 at 4 p.m. at Eagle Ridge Middle School in Ashburn is looking to beat that number.
The free throw shooting event raises funds for children who have been orphaned by HIV and AIDS in Africa. Over the past five years, Hoops of Hope participants worldwide have raised over 2 million dollars. The money raised by participants has gone to sponsor over 100 orphans, fund a water project in Kenya and build a high school and two medical clinics in Zambia.
To register, visit: http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/Ashburn/hoopsofhope/team
Please make $20 registration fee out to Kolleen Tehan and mail it to 21835 Engleside Pl. Ashburn, Va. 20148. If you have any questions feel free to email or call Kolleen Tehan at 703-966-4491 or kktehan@gmail.com.
Visit Middleburg Bank and thank them for supporting VivaLoudoun!
The free throw shooting event raises funds for children who have been orphaned by HIV and AIDS in Africa. Over the past five years, Hoops of Hope participants worldwide have raised over 2 million dollars. The money raised by participants has gone to sponsor over 100 orphans, fund a water project in Kenya and build a high school and two medical clinics in Zambia.
To register, visit: http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/Ashburn/hoopsofhope/team
Please make $20 registration fee out to Kolleen Tehan and mail it to 21835 Engleside Pl. Ashburn, Va. 20148. If you have any questions feel free to email or call Kolleen Tehan at 703-966-4491 or kktehan@gmail.com.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Field Hockey: Loudoun Field Hockey Association Registration Opens, New Fields for Fall
Registration is open for U14 Travel and recreational divisions in East, South and Western Loudoun in grade divisions: 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 and High School.
League organizer Lisa Craig: "This year most of the high schools have established official clubs at the schools and it will be an exciting season with all of their games playing on premium turf fields. Our league is open to all playing levels, and encourages those new to field hockey to try it out. We also host recreational and competitive adult leagues to support and promote the sport throughout Loudoun."
Registration closes soon at www.loudounfieldhockey.org. You can also join the Loudoun Field Hockey Association Group on Facebook. Or email lu@loudounfieldhockey.org (for youth league) or christina@loudounfieldhockey.org (adult league).
Flag Football: Cascades League Registering for Fall and High School League Forming
The league is 5v5, NFL Flag Rules in a fun and positive environment. Practices are 1.5 hours long, once a week (with rain days on Friday), and games on Saturday (rain days on Sunday). The registration fee is $140, which includes a jersey. Player Assessments will be held on Aug. 20-21, practices begin Sept. 6 and season ends Nov. 6th. Go to www.youthflag.com/cascades for more information and to register or email us at cascades@youthflag.com.
High School Flag Football League
Cascades Flag Football is looking to launch a high school flag football division for Spring. Anyone interested in playing as well as a key member from each high school willing to help organize teams are needed. Contact the league now so as they build an interest list. Email cascades@youthflag.com. Join Cascades Flag Football Group on Facebook and tell your friends.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Baseball: Woodgrove Senior Matthew Reed to Play at NCAA Division I Clemson
(Aug. 7, 2011) - Woodgrove High School senior catcher Matthew Reed will play next year at NCAA Division I Clemson according to his travel baseball team the Canes North 2012 squad.
Reed is a 2-year member of the Canes program and is regarded as one of the top catchers in the state of Virginia.
Canes GM, Jeff Petty on Reed: "Matt is a big time catch and throw talent. He really has as good an arm behind the plate as you will see at this level. Reed is a big strong physical athlete that has some pop at the plate and he can really recieve behind the dish. Great kid from a great family. We couldn't be happier for Matt and look forward to watching him play in the ACC."
Reed is a 2-year member of the Canes program and is regarded as one of the top catchers in the state of Virginia.
Canes GM, Jeff Petty on Reed: "Matt is a big time catch and throw talent. He really has as good an arm behind the plate as you will see at this level. Reed is a big strong physical athlete that has some pop at the plate and he can really recieve behind the dish. Great kid from a great family. We couldn't be happier for Matt and look forward to watching him play in the ACC."
Lacrosse: Cavalier Lacrosse Orange Posts 4-0 Mark at NoVa West Tournament
Results of their four wins were: Cavalier Lax 9 – Chesapeake Rage 3; Cavalier Lax 10 - NoVa West Flamingos 9 (OT); Cavalier Lax 12 – Dragon Lacrosse Club 4; and finally Cavalier Lax 10 - NoVa West Flamingos 8.
Golf: Tuscarora, Dominion and Briar Woods Lead Local Teams at Curly Licklider Memorial Tournament
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| From left to right: Ian Hildebrand, Loudoun Valley Soph (5th place medalist, Even 107), Erik Dulik, Dominion Soph (4th place medalist tied at -1, 106), Alec Gard, Tuscarora Senior (3rd place medalist tied at-1, 106), Tony Liu, Albemarle Senior (2nd place medalist tied at -1, 106), Kent Miller, Western Albemarle Junior, (1st place medalist -2, 105). |
Curly Licklider Memorial Invitational
at Shenandoah Valley Golf Club (27 holes), par 107
Team scores: 1. Albemarle, 432; 2. Western Albemarle, 440; 3. Monticello, 443; 4. Sherando, 459; 5. Tuscarora, 461; 6. Dominion, 467; 7. Briar Woods, 468; 8. Spotswood, 472; 9. Loudoun Valley, 475; 10. Orange County, 479; 11. Freedom, 486; 12. Charlottesville, 489; 13. Broad Run, 494; 14. Patriot, 496; 15. Woodgrove, 497; 16. James Wood, 499; 17. Millbrook, 500; 18. Heritage, 502; 19. Brentsville, 526; 20. Strasburg, 532; 21. Skyline, 536; 22. Fluvanna, 549; 23. Clarke County, 554; 24. George Mason, 560; 25. Handley, 573; 26. Stafford, 585; 26. Fauquier, 585; 28. Park View, 601; 29. Manassas Park, 602; 30. Warren County, 655.
Football: Briar Woods' Carter Selected for U.S. Army All American Bowl in San Antonio
(Aug. 7, 2011) - Briar Woods High School senior standout, Stanford-bound Alex Carter, has been selected to play in the U.S. Army All American Bowl game on January 7, 2012 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.
The history and tradition of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl is unparralled, highlighted by Heisman Trophy winners and more than 100 current NFL players counted among the Bowl’s alumni. Looking back on the extraordinary players and incredible moments each of the previous U.S. Army All-American Bowls have provided, this year’s Bowl promises to provide the thousands in attendance and millions more watching on NBC an unforgettable look at the future of college and professional football.
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