Boys Soccer: Tuscarora's Ceron-Garcia and Briar Woods' Pompilio Named First Team AA All-State

(July 31, 2012) - Tuscarora High School's Angel Ceron-Garcia and Briar Woods' Connor Pompilio have been named to the first team AA all-state boys soccer team by the Virginia High School Coaches Association.

Tuscarora's Ben Ogedegbe was named second team. Patrick Kelly of Jamestown was named the Player of the Year and Jamestown coach Bobby O'Brien took Coach of the Year honors.

VHSCA 2012 AA Boys Soccer All State

Softball: Stone Bridge's Prince, Broderick; Broad Run's Miller Named AAA First Team All-State

Sydney Broderick

McKall Miller

(July 31, 2012) - Stone Bridge High School rising seniors Nicole Prince and Sydney Broderick and Broad Run's McKall Miller were named to the AAA first team all-state softball squad by the Virginia High School Coaches Association after helping the Bulldogs and Spartans to state playoff runs in the spring.

Nicole Prince

Stone Bridge's Courtney Gibson and Broad Run's Frankie Beller were named second team.

Patrick Henry's Emma Mitchell was named the Pitcher of the Year and Osbourn Park's Erica Field the Player of the Year with Robinson's Barry Gorodnick being named Coach of the Year after passing away in May after a two-year battle with non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma.

VHSCA 2012 AAA Softball All-State

Baseball: Freedom OF Zach Newell Named AAA First Team All-State

(July 31, 2012) - Freedom High School rising senior Zach Newell has been named to the AAA baseball team by the Virginia High School Coaches Association after helping the Eagles to the state quarterfinals in the spring.

2012 VHSCA AAA Baseball All-State

Boys Soccer: Freedom's McQuitty Named AAA First Team All-State

(July 31, 2012) - Freedom High School's Philip McQuitty has been named to the boys soccer AAA all-state first team by the Virginia High School Coaches Association.

Kevin Roberts of Colonial Forge was named the Player of the Year and Albemarle's Scott Jackson was voted the Coach of the Year.

2012 VHSCA AAA Boys Soccer All State

Girls Soccer: Stone Bridge's Tiernan, Broad Run's Brady Named 1st Team AAA All-State

(July 31, 2012) - Stone Bridge High School's Murielle Tiernan and Broad Run's Erin Brady have been named to the Virginia High School Coaches Association first team all-state AAA girls soccer team.

Mario Hudle of Kellam was named Coach of the Year and Atlee's Ashley Riefner was voted the Player of the Year. Broad Run freshman Caroline Kerns was tabbed second team.

VHSCA 2012 AAA Girls Soccer All State

Softball: Woodgrove's Spicer Named AA Coach of the Year

(July 31, 2012) - Woodgrove High School's Joe Spicer has been named the Virginia High School Coaches Association AA Coach of the Year after leading the 2nd-year Wolverines to the state title in June.

Named to the first team were pitcher Macy Jones of Briar Woods, OF Sam Thomas of Park View and OF Ashley Cole of Woodgrove.

Second team honors went to pitcher Allie Reid of Woodgrove and OF Brittanne Gasser of Dominion.

VHSCA 2012 AA Softball Selections

Wrestling: Ashburn Club Starts Fall Season Aug. 7

(July 31, 2012) - The Ashburn Wrestling Club will start its fall season on Aug. 7 at 6 p.m. Practices will run through the start of the winter on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Broad Run High School wrestling room.

Field Hockey: Travel Tryouts, League Sign-ups and More!

(July 31, 2012) - The Potomac Field Hockey has tryouts scheduled for travel teams in August as well as an Open House, sign-ups for youth and adult leagues and positions available for coaches and umpires:

Swim: Potomac Falls Grad Matt McLean Strikes Gold at London Olympics! Helps 4x200 Free Relay Take 1st

(July 31, 2012) - Potomac Falls High School grad Matt McLean struck gold in London today as part of the United States men's 4x200 freestyle relay team which took first place.

Gymnastics: Champe High School's Spivey Lived the Olympics Experience

photo courtesy Virginia Sports Hall of Fame

(July 31, 2012) - Many in Loudoun have been following the gymnastics action at the Olympics but few can claim to have lived the Olympic dream like Champ High School's head gymnastics coach Hope Spivey, who was a member of the U.S. squad at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul.

Spivey, who recently moved to the area, has been hired as Champe's first ever gymnastics coach for the school which opens in less than a month in Aldie, becoming Loudoun's 13th public high school.  Spivey won the bronze medal in All Around at the 1985 U.S. championships and helped the U.S. take the gold medal at the 1987 Pan-American games.

Redskins: Training Camp Fan Photo of the Day

Redskins: Training Camp Fan Photo of the Day

(July 31, 2012) - We have a lot of Washington Redskins fans in Loudoun County and this summer could be the final chance to catch the team at its summer training camp in Ashburn as they plan in the future to hold camp in Richmond. We know a lot of fans like to snap photos at the training camp so we are kicking off our "Redskins Training Camp: Fan Photo of the Day" feature.

Our first photo is from long-time Viva Loudoun supporter Gayle King of Century 21 Redwood Realty! Send your photos to Dan Sousa (dan.sousa@vivaloudoun.com).

Olympics: Middleburg Academy Grad Azania Stewart Playing for Host Great Britain in Olympics

photo courtesy University of Florida

Middleburg (July 30, 2012) - Azania Stewart, who graduated from Middleburg Academy (then Notre Dame Academy) in 2008, is playing for Great Britain's 12-member Olympic basketball squad, a team making its first-ever appearance in the international games.

London, her hometown, had been announced as the venue for the 2012 games just as Stewart arrived in Middleburg, at age 15, to begin her U.S. high school career.

Softball: 14U Loudoun Storm Red Takes Runner-up at Eastern World Series

Salisbury, Md. (July 30, 2012) -The 14U Loudoun Storm Red fast pitch softball team returned from a week-long trip to Salisbury, MD where they competed in and placed 2nd in the 14U “B” USSSA Eastern World Series. The World Series event consisted of 45 teams from NY, NJ, DE, MD and VA. The girls battled both a long list of very talented teams and the tremendous heat that is often a part of this tournament, to take home the runner-up trophy.

Men's Lacrosse: Freedom Grad Will Walter Helps Team to Perfect Run at 2012 Champion All American Showcase

(July 30, 2012) - Freedom High School 2012 graduate Will Walter was selected and participated in the 2012 Champion All American Showcase on July 25-27 at Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Walter helped his team to a 4-0 mark in the tournament and the championship game was televised on ESPNU over the weekend.

Redskins: Training Camp Quotes from July 28

(July 30, 2012) - Here are the summer training camp quotes for the Washington Redskins from the Saturday July 28 session:

Softball: Revolution 18U Blue to Hold Tryouts in August

(July 30, 2012) - The Revolution 18U Blue girls fastpitch softball team will hold tryouts at Heritage High School in Leesburg (520 Evergreen Mills Rd SE) on the following dates: Aug. 6 (6:30-9:30 p.m.); Aug. 9 (6:30-9:30 p.m.) and Aug. 11 (5:30-8:30 p.m.). For more information visit their website or visit the team's Facebook page.

Girls Volleyball: Woodgrove Finishes Dig Pink 1,000 Mile Challenge Tuesday

Purcellville (July 30, 2012) - The Woodgrove High School girls volleyball team finishes up their Dig Pink 1,000 mile challenge for breast cancer awareness on Tuesday with Wolverine players and family members logging their final mile at the school's stadium.

During the month of July Woodgrove volleyball families have been running and logging miles. The public is invited to run with the participants Tuesday July 31 starting at 5:15 p.m. The school's new principal William S. Shipp will be on hand for the event that culminates with the volleyball program presenting a check to the WHS Dig Pink Side Out Foundation.

Track and Field: Special Forces Athletes Stay in Stride at Junior Olympics

(July 30, 2012) - Entering a 15th season, Special Forces track and field founder Nick Savage was worried how he could take the program to a new level after the success experienced last season with Briar Woods star Shaquera Leach committing to Virginia Tech and losing other stars to graduation and college with outstanding hurdle talent Britt Savage off to Stanford, Carina Peter off to VCU and Marcus Finney moving onto Norfolk State.

Always ready to go:  Steven Graham, Alex Merritt, D'ante Yarborough, Anthony York, Darron Coley, William Casey Jr., Jessica Rolle, Gabby Turner, Lexi Randall, Sydney Webb, Bryson Riddick, Angelo Easter, Beau Everett, Lorenzo Laurenzano

No need to fear as Special Forces -- which had 17 out 21 athletes qualify for the Junior Olympics a year ago with Leach leading the pack and becoming an All-American after a blazing performance in New Orleans -- had 21 out of 21 athletes qualify this summer for the USATF Junior Olympics and the AAU Junior Olympics.

Softball: Fielder's Choice Adding 18U Team

(July 30, 2012) - Fielder's Choice Softball, which already has 12U and 14U "A" teams established, is expanding it's program to include a 18U team that will play two to three showcase tournaments and three to four local tournaments this fall. Tryouts are at Loudoun Valley High School in Purcellville: Sunday Aug. 5 (4-6 p.m.); Wednesday Aug. 8 (6-8 p.m.) and Sunday Aug. 12 (4-6 p.m.). For more information contact Herb Haines at fielderschoice18U@gmail.com.

Football: Tuscarora Sophomore QB Chris Riddle Making Headlines

Leesburg (July 30, 2012) - As varsity football starts with tryouts this week around Loudoun County plenty of storylines will emerge at the 13 area public high schools. At Tuscarora High School, all eyes will be on sophomore quarterback Chris Riddle who made plenty of headlines during the offseason including being ranked the Class of 2015 No. 2 signal caller from the Southeast Region by 5-Star Quarterback Competition.

The 6-foot-2, 185-pound Riddle still has some growing to do with his grandfather standing 6-7. Riddle, who played for the Stone Bridge High School freshman team last year, is at Tuscarora this season after his family moved in February to the Huskies district.

Riddle's busy offseason has included:

Baseball: 13U Rebels to Hold Tryouts

(July 28, 2012) - The rising 13U Loudoun Rebels travel baseball team is a tryout for all positions on Aug. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Ashburn area. For details, contact Scott Lubow at slubow74@gmail.com.

Redskins: Training Camp Quotes for July 27

(July 27, 2012) - The Washington Redskins completed day two of their summer training camp Friday and here are the quotes released by the team:

Swim: Potomac Falls Grad Matt McLean Shoots for Gold in London

(July 28, 2012) - Potomac Falls High School grad Matt McLean, a former ACC Swimmer of the Year while at the University of Virginia, will make his Olympic debut on Tuesday, July 31 as part of the U.S. men's 800-meter freestyle relay team.

A year ago, McLean capped his Cavalier career with a NCAA title in the 500 free. He made the U.S. Olympic squad with a fifth place finish in the 200 meter free trials.

While at Potomac Falls, McLean won the VHSL AA state title in the 200 free in 2005 and 2006 and he still holds the state record in the event. Also in 2006 he captured the VHSL 500 free state title.

From 2008-2011, McLean won ACC titles in 17 events. In 2011, McLean earned Virginia its fourth national title when he won the NCAA title in the 500 freestyle.

Redskins: Quotes from the First Day of Training Camp

(July 27, 2012) - The Washington Redskins kicked off their 2012 training camp Thursday in the heat in Ashburn. Here are the quotes from head coach Mike Shanahan and veteran linebacker London Fletcher following the practice:

Softball: Fire & Ice 18U Opens ASA National Tournament in Tennessee

(July 27, 2012) - The Fire & Ice 18U softball team opens play Monday July 30 at the ASA National Tournament in Johnson City, Tenn. 95 of the top 18U teams in the nation from all 48 states are in the elite field.

Fire & Ice play Team Power 94 from Kansas City, Mo. at noon Monday in Pool "J". The other side of the 4-team pool features the Georgia Fire Tudor vs. Team Akadema from Indiana.

Redskins: Robert Griffin III Press Conference

Ashburn (July 26, 2012) - What better way to get ready for the Washington Redskins training camp than a Robert Griffin III press conference. Here is a transcript of Wednesday's lengthy interview of RG3 by the media:

photo by Steven Holland

Quarterback Robert Griffin III

On the difference between OTA’s and training camp:

“It’s all business now.  You know we’re getting down to the season time.  I think everybody came back in great shape, as you can see from running a little bit.  Everybody is just ready to go out and compete, so I am too.”

On if there are more nerves during training camp:

“No, I mean I think I was more anxious, maybe a little nervous for minicamp than OTA’s.  But now that I’ve been through the offense and had a trial at it, got a taste of how fast the game is and just what I need to do as a quarterback to help this team win, I feel a lot more comfortable.  So it’s actually more relaxing.  There’s nothing else going on outside of football anymore.  You know we’re in training camp so we’re pretty much on lockdown, but for a guy like me that’s a good thing.”

Softball: Revolution 18U Gold to Hold Tryouts

(July 26, 2012) - The Revolution 18U Gold girls fastpitch softball team will hold tryouts August 11 and August 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Bolen Park No. 4 in Leesburg. For more information visit www.revolution18ugold.com.

Photo Gallery: Football - High School Camp by Steven Holland

(July 26, 2012) - The pro football players aren't the only athletes working out in the summer heat as high school players have been busy at local camps such as this preseason camp at Old Redskins Park in Herndon that was shot by photographer Steven Holland. Check out all 129 shots here!

Redskins: Redskins Training Camp Opens to Public Starting Today

Ashburn (July 26, 2012) - The Washington Redskins training camp presented by RE/MAX kicks off today with a practice open to the public at 2:55 p.m. Get your free invitation to the camp here.

For all open afternoon practices, parking lots will open at noon, gates will open at 1 p.m., and practice will begin at 2:55 p.m.

Generally, practice times last between 90 minutes and two hours, so fans are encouraged to come early.

Gates close at 6 p.m., and all fans must have exited the premises.

Times are subject to change, and the Redskins will notify fans of changes and cancellations as information becomes available.

Schedule

Photo Gallery: Baseball - American Legion Ashburn Post 2001 Knights by Tom Lighton

(July 25, 2012) - Photographer Tom Lighton has been shooting the American Legion Ashburn Post 2001 Knights baseball games this summer. Check out all 78 shots in his gallery.

Softball: Loudoun Storm to Hold Tryouts

(July 25, 2012) - The Loudoun Storm fastpitch softball program is holding tryouts for the 2012 Fall season.

All tryouts will be held at Woodgrove High School (36811 Allder School Rd, Purcellville) on the varsity softball field:

10U - Aug. 6 (6 to 8:30 p.m.) and Aug. 11 (8 to 10 a.m.)

12U - Aug. 4 (8 to 10 a.m.) and Aug. 7 (6 to 8:30 p.m.)

14U - Aug. 4 (1 to 3 p.m.) and Aug. 11 (3 to 5 p.m.)

16U Black - Aug. 4 (10 a.m. - noon) and Aug. 11 (5 to 7 p.m.)

16U Red - Aug. 9 (6 to 8:30 p.m.) and Aug. 11 (1 to 3 p.m.)

18U - Aug. 8 (6 to 8:30 p.m.) and Aug. 11 (10 a.m. to noon)

Photo Gallery: Swim - Ashburn Barracudas vs. Arlington by Steven Holland

(July 25, 2012) - Steven Holland was poolside on July 21 to shoot the Ashburn Barracudas swim team in action vs. Arlington. Check out all 51 shots!

Football: Lower Loudoun Boys Football League to Hold Final Tryout/Registration Thursday July 26

Sterling (July 24, 2012) - Lower Loudoun Boys Football League will hold a final tryout/registration on Thursday, July 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.. at Bill Allen Field (300 S. Sterling Blvd).

Softball: 12U Ashburn Shooting Stars Gold Win USSSA Fast Pitch Eastern World Series

Salisbury, Md. (July 24, 2012) -The 12U Ashburn Shooting Stars Gold travel Fastpitch softball team representing Ashburn Girls Softball League won the 12U United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) Eastern World Series held in Salisbury Maryland. The five-day World Series was comprised of 30 teams from the east coast to include teams from as far away as North Carolina, upstate New York, Michigan and Illinois.

Basketball: DYB Sets 2012-13 Registration

(July 23, 2012) - Dulles Youth Basketball, Grades 1-3, will hold registration on the following date and time (until player capacity is reached): Sat. Sept 8th at 10:00am at Stone Bridge High School, 43100 Hay Rd. Ashburn VA 20147

Cost per child is $110.00 which includes county participation fees. Any questions please call Kim or Kevin Prince 703-629-4746 or coachkim5@yahoo.com.

Football: Heritage Senior Chris Aguemon Receives Offer from Davidson

Leesburg (July 23, 2012) - Heritage High School senior outside linebacker/running back Chris Aguemon has received his first NCAA Division I football offer with Davidson College offering him over the weekend.

Davidson, with an enrollment of 1,900 students, plays in the Pioneer Football League where they went 4-7 overall last season.

Baseball: Loudoun Babe Ruth Fall Registration Dates Set

Purcellville (July 23, 2012) - Loudoun Babe Ruth is now registering players for the Fall season. Registration is open until August 15th for the following age groups:
13 year-olds (as of April 30, 2013)
14-15 year-olds 16-18 year-olds

All player age cut-offs are as of April 30, 2013 with the exception of 18 year-olds, who are eligible if they are currently 18 or 19 as of January 1, 2012.

Registration is done online at www.GLBR.org.

Baseball: 12U Loudoun Aces to Hold Tryouts

(July 23, 2012) - The rising 12U Loudoun Aces travel baseball program looks to continue its elite level of play in the Fall 2012/Spring 2013 and add a couple of high level pieces to the team. The Aces will hold tryouts on Saturday, August 4 at 10 a.m. to noon and Sunday, August 5 from 4 to 6 p.m.. The location for both dates will be Good Times Park in Leesburg. For directions, go to www.LoudounAces.com or www.CLLL.org.

Football: Briar Woods Justin Baker Named East Defensive MVP at State All-Star Game

(July 19, 2012) - Briar Woods High School recently graduated senior Justin Baker was the East Defensive MVP last Friday night, in the VHSCA East vs West All Star Football Game played at Darling Stadium in Hampton.

Baseball: Virginia State 9/10 Little League State Tournament

(July 19, 2012) - Dulles Little League is hosting the 2012 Virginia State 9/10 All-Star Tournament at Crittenden Park from Friday, July 20 through Wednesday, July 25.

Opening ceremony is tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. at Broad Run High School. All 16 teams and tournament officials will parade around Broad Run followed by a catered meal.

Softball: 12U Ashburn Shooting Stars Gold Open World Series Play Today

(July 18, 2012) - The 12U Ashburn Shooting Stars Gold girls fastpitch team are at the USSSA World Series today in Salisbury, Md. where they will compete for a national title .

Baseball: Diamond Elite 12U New Travel Team to Hold Tryouts

(July 18, 2012) - The new Diamond Elite 12U travel baseball team is looking for players for the 2012-13 fall and spring seasons. The team will be coached by Troy Atkinson among others with Stone Bridge High School varsity coach Sam Plank in charge of player development and baseball operations. Tryout dates are July 30 at 6 p.m. at Diamond Elite and July 31 at 6 p.m. at a site to be named. For more information contact Coach Atkinson at Atkinson1423@yahoo.com or Coach Plank at Sam@DiamondElite.com

Softball: Shooting Stars Black Travel Team Looking for Players

(July 18, 2012) - The AGSL 12U Shooting Stars Black travel team is looking for new players for the new Fall '12 Fastpitch Softball season. Players with 2000-2001 birthday are eligible to tryout. Tryouts will be held beginning August 2. Please contact Head Coach, Jim Scott, at AGSLStars2000@gmail.com if interested.

Baseball: Lower Loudoun Juniors to Represent District 16 and Loudoun County in Virginia State Tournament

(July 18, 2012) - The District 16 Champion Juniors team from Lower Loudoun is heading to Bristol, Virginia on Thursday to participate in the Virginia State Juniors Tournament.

Baseball: Central Loudoun Little League Earns Its First District 16 Title

(July 17, 2012) - The 10/10 Central Loudoun Little League National League All Stars (CLN) captured the league's first championship as a member of District 16 with their decisive 11-1 win in four innings over Dulles National.

Volleyball: Registration Now Open for Loudoun Youth Fall 2012 Season

(July 17, 2012) - Registration is now open for Loudoun Youth Volleyball's Fall 2012 season. The league offers numerous divisions for middle and high school girls and boys. All skill levels are welcome. Volunteer coaches are needed and training is provided. Please visit www.loudounyouthvolleyball.com for more info and to register.

Baseball: New Broad Run High School District Travel 9/10U and 11/12U Teams Seeking Players

(July 17, 2012) - Two new travel baseball teams -- at the 9/10U and 11/12U are looking for players from the Broad Run High School district and will hold tryouts in August:

Boys Lacrosse: Cavalier Orange Goes 5-0 at Summer Sizzle Tournament

(June 17, 2012) - The Cavalier Orange Lacrosse team had a hot weekend at the Summer Sizzle Lacrosse Tournament in Bel Air, MD, posting a 5-0 record to win their bracket. The team has players from local high schools including Briar Woods, Broad Run, Loudoun County, Tuscarora, and South Lakes. The team is coached by Bruce Lipson.

Softball: Ashburn Shooting Stars Gold 12U Looking for Players

(July 16, 2012) - Ashburn Shooting Stars 12U GOLD (2000) softball team is looking for talented, hard working, dedicated players for the 2012-13 season.

This past year, the team qualified for USSSA World Series and PONY Nationals and brought home several trophies and medals throughout the season. Tryout dates are Friday July 27 at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday Aug. 1 at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 5 at 3 p.m. Tryouts will be held at Trailside Park n Ashburn (field TBA). P Please visit their website at www.FastpitchStars.com for information about the team and the most up-to-date info about tryouts. Or email ShootingStarsTryout@gmail.com for more information.

Baseball: Diamond Elite to Hold Tryouts for 13U Team on July 19

(July 16, 2012) - Diamond Elite will be holding try-outs for a rising 13U travel baseball team this Fall on Thursday, July 19th 5:30-8 p.m at Diamond Elite, located at 21598 Atlantic Blvd. #130, Dulles, Va. 20166.

News: Public Hearing on Proposed High School in Lansdowne Set for July 18

(July 16, 2012) - There will be a joint public hearing of the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors for the proposed high school (HS-8) in Lansdowne. The hearing will be held July 18, 2012 at Belmont Ridge Middle School, 19045 Upper Belmont Place, Leesburg, starting at 7 p.m.

Anyone wishing to speak at the hearing may pre-signup by calling 703-777-0200 before noon on the 18th, or by signing up at the hearing. Each speaker will be allotted 2 minutes to speak on this topic. To review the staff report, click here. The applications numbers are ZCPA 2011-0010, SPEX 2011-0033, ZMOD 2012-0004, Loudoun Public Schools HS-8, and ZMOD 2012-0001, National Conference Center.

Golf: Broad Run Senior Dani Cook Aces 12th Hole at Ocean City G&CC

(July 15, 2012) - Broad Run High School rising senior Dani Cook had a hole in one Friday on the 12th hole at the Ocean City G&CC Seaside Course.

Cook was playing in the Ocean City G&CC Classic, where she finished second with an 87. Marin Kobb won the PGA Middle Atlantic Section event for girls ages 15-18 with an 84.

Football: Dominion Seeking Offensive, Defensive Line Coach

(July 12, 2012) - Dominion High School is currently seeking a offensive/defensive line coach for the upcoming varsity football season. Those interested please contact: Joe Fleming, Athletic Director Dominion High School at 571.434.4400 or Joseph.Fleming@lcps.org.

Girls Basketball: Harmony's Paige Williamson Helps Winchester Rising Stars Take AAU D2 National Title

(July 12, 2012) - Harmony's Paige Williamson, slated to play at Woodgrove High School in the future, helped her 6th grade AAU girls basketball travel team, the Winchester Rising Stars, to a Division II National Championship in Franklin, Tenn. against 47 other teams from around the nation. 

The team coached by Tamara Green and Kevin Reed, went 7-0 overall and defeated the Indiana Hoosier Elite in the title game 34-32. Williamson was a key defensive player for the Stars.


Winchester won the semifinal game,42-41 in double overtime over North Georgia Heat and defeated Tennessee A-Game 39-32 in the quarterfinal match-up.

Basketball: Elite Camps Scheduled for August

(July 12, 2012) - There are two Elite Basketball Camps scheduled for August at Sport and Health in Brambleton with a camp for boys and girls ages 12-17 on Aug. 13-17 and a camp for boys and girls ages 6-11 on Aug. 20-24.

Baseball: 7U Loudoun Aces Have the Winning Hand in First Ever Tournament

Shown from top: Bob Howard, Chuck Koehler, Jeff Kelman; 
Middle row: Tyler Foglesong, Corey Costello, Nick Alexander, Evan Nordeen, Mason Yokum, Andrew Ferraro; Bottom Row: Derek Koehler, Jack Tyree, Landon Taylor, Luke Howard, Braydon Kelman and Andrew Sheffield.

(July 11, 2012) - The newly formed 7U Loudoun Aces travel baseball team won the first ever tournament they played in, the UMAC Schools Out Tournament on June 24t in Boyds, Md.

Girls Lacrosse and Field Hockey: Academy International to Hold Summer Academies

(July 11, 2012) - Academy International will host week long lacrosse academies for girls at the Claude Moore Park in Sterling July 16-20 and August 13-17. There will also be a girls lacrosse academy at Morven Park in Leesburg July 30-Aug 3 and a field hockey camp Aug 6-10.

To register visit www.academyinternational.net or call 703.816.0244.

Softball: 14U Baselines to Hold 2012-13 Tryouts

(July 11, 2012) - The 14U Baselines softball team will hold tryouts for the 2012 Fall and 2013 Spring season from July 31-Aug. 2 at Sully Elementary School from 6 to 8 p.m. each day with Aug. 3 a rain date.

Boys Basketball: Space Available for Fundamentals Camp Next Week in Dulles South

(July 10, 2012) - Space is still available for next week's Fundamentals Boys Basketball Camp for grades K thru 5th. The camp will be held in Dulles South at Pineybrook Elementary School from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. (K thru 3rd grade) and 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (3rd thru 5th grade) on July 16-20.

Park View High School boys basketball coach and Newton-Lee Elementary School P.E. teacher Mike Koscinski is running the camp which will concentrate on the fundamentals of the game.

Woodgrove: "Fore the Wolverines" Charity Golf Classic Set

Purcellville (July 10, 2012) - The Woodgrove High School Wolverine Athletic Booster Club (WWABC) has announced that the “Fore the Wolverines” Charity Golf Classic will be held at Stoneleigh Golf and Country Club on Monday, September 17, 2012.

Women's Soccer: Stone Bridge's Ashley Herndon Helps D.C. United Secure Top Seed in Eastern Conference

Germantown, Md. (July 10, 2012) - Six days after adding the title of Division Champions to their résumé, D.C. United Women (10-0-1) took it one step further on Saturday night, defeating the Dayton Dutch Lions (0-6-3) 4-1 to clinch the Eastern Conference’s best record and earning the right to host the conference playoffs in exactly two weeks. 

Stone Bridge High School rising senior Ashley Herndon extended her points streak to six games with a goal and assist in the win. D.C. United Women will host the playoffs on July 21-22.

Boys Basketball: Ashburn All Stars Take Spring League TItle

Michael Brown, Ryan Rutkowski, Nick Mcintyre, Max Weiss,
Ben Morgan, Mark Birmingham, Jack Malloy and Jared Levin.

(July 10, 2012) - The Ashburn All Stars eighth grade basketball team, with boys from Belmont Ridge, Eagle Ridge and Stone Hill middle schools, earned their 8th overall championship by completing a 10-0 Loudoun Triple Threat Spring Season.

Wrestling: Young Grapplers Excel at Spartan Camp

(July 10, 2012) - The Broad Run High School wrestling program held a youth camp in June with close to 50 wrestlers in attendance for the week.

With grapplers from ages 5-18, the Spartans coaching staff, as well as volunteer coaches and counselors, worked through the week to instruct the basics of the sport to those new to it, as well as teaching Folkstyle, Freestyle and Greco-Roman styles to the more advanced wrestlers.

Baseball: Greater Loudoun Babe Ruth 13U All Stars Win District 8 Title

photos and story courtesy Renee Ventrice

(July 9, 2012) - The Greater Loudoun Babe Ruth 13U All Stars captured the District 8 championship and will compete next on July 12 in Summit Point, WV.


The GLBR "LoCos" shut out their opponents scoring 32 unanswered runs in the district tournament: 17-0 vs. Stafford, 7-0 vs. Manassas and 8-0 in a rematch against Stafford. The LoCos kept their cool playing in record heat and humidity, with impressive focus and hard work. 

Football: "What If" Look at New Conference Model

(July 9, 2012) - The summer is a great time for "What If" and the VHSL has provided the perfect opportunity with the release last month of how their new proposed playoff model for football would have looked if applied to last fall's football teams.

For the 2013-15 two-year cycle, the VHSL is proposing a new playoff football model that bypasses regional play and places schools into a 16-team Sectional bracket per their classification. The winner of each sectional would then play in the state title game.

Powerlifting: Broad Run Grad Jessica Read Sets World Records with 250-Pound Effort

(July 9, 2012) - Farmwell Station Middle School English teacher and Broad Run High School grad Jessica Read broke both the Open and Sub-Masters divisions world records in June at the IPA World Powerlifting Championships in York, Pa.

On her road to victory she set world records in each division with every single lift as she hoisted 220 pounds, 235, 245 and finally 250 pounds. Her effort also earned her the nod as Best Lifter at the event. Her record lifts came in the Raw category which means no equipment such as wrist wraps or bench shirts.

Boys Basketball: Park View Seeks JV Boys Coach

(July 8, 2012) - Park View High School is seeking a JV boys basketball coach.

Characteristics desired include previous coaching experience at the high school level and ability to teach the fundamental of the game of basketball while installing a love for the game into your team. Applicants can send a letter of interest and resume to Jason Testerman (Athletic Director) at Park View High School. Please note job code: C12 039 on your letter if application. Candidates must also apply on line at LCPS.org in addition to sending a letter and resume.

Other positions open across the county:

Girls Soccer: Stone Bridge Class of 2012 Grad Elizabeth Blanco to Play at Randolph-Macon

(July 8, 2012) - The Class of 2012 officially hit 200 commitments on Viva Loudoun's College Choice Chart with the news that keeper Elizabeth Blanco of Stone Bridge High School will play soccer this coming school year at NCAA Division III Randolph-Macon.

"This is an exciting time for our program and I look forward to having you officially join us!," Randolph-Macon women's coach Jim Woods wrote Blanco.

Blanco joins a Randolph-Macon roster that includes Leesburg natives China Bradley (Heritage High School) and Alex Trusdale (South Glenn Falls). Randolph-Macon open s the 2012 season Aug. 31 vs. Washington College.

Blanco's commitment pushes Stone Bridge ahead of Briar Woods with 22 athletes from the Class of 2012 to play in college, second only to South Riding's Freedom High School (24). Just behind Briar Woods (21) are Broad Run (20) and Woodgrove (20).

There are now 42 soccer players from the Class of 2012 moving on to the higher level.

News: VHSL, Ashburn Mourn the Death of Melissa Myers

(July 8, 2012) - Both the Virginia High School League and the Ashburn community were mourning the death of 38-year-old Melissa Myers who died a week ago after a tragic car accident in Fairfax County.

Myers was the daughter of Lora Bickley, office manager and employee of the VHSL for 43 years. Funerals were held Friday morning in Herndon and Friday afternoon in Gordonsville.

Champe: New High School Sets Inaugural Golf Tournament

Aldie (July 8, 2012) -The first annual John Champe High School Athletic Boosters’ Club Golf Classic will take place Monday, August 20 at Bull Run Country Club in Haymarket Start time is 9 a..m.

News: Loudoun Opts In for Dulles Rail Extension

(July 8, 2012) - Dulles Rail supporters in Loudoun were celebrating last week after the Loudoun Board of Supervisors voted 5-4 to opt-in for the Dulles Rail extension into Loudoun County.

Softball: Briar Woods Coach Jennifer Traina Steps Down to Become Assistant Principal at Champe

Jennifer Traina is overcome with emotion after Falcons win state title in 2011

(July 5, 2012) - Briar Woods High School softball coach Jennifer Traina, who led the Falcons to a AA state title in 2011, has stepped down to become an assistant principal at John Champe High School which opens in August.

Traina, the only head coach since Briar Woods softball started in 2005-06, turned the Falcons program from an 0-21 inaugural season into a contender with the culmination a state title in 2011 with a 25-4 record. Traina finished with a 100-66 record including a 86-18 mark over the last four years for a .827 winning percentage during the 4-year run highlighted by the play of pitcher Macy Jones (Penn State).

Photo Gallery: Football - Dominion Summer Workouts by Scott Shepherd

(July 5, 2012) - While the rest of us are seeking plenty of AC during this hot summer, local football players are preparing for the upcoming 2012 fall season. Photographer Scott Shepherd caught these 135 images from a late June workout at Dominion High School.