Weather: Flash Food Warning for Loudoun County Until 1:45 A.M.

(July 11, 2013) - It is raining cats and dogs in parts of Loudoun County tonight -- no reports of sharks, yet -- and the The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Loudoun County. Please monitor local tv/radio for more information. Here is the warning:

Football: Strength of Schedule for Loudoun Teams

(July 10, 2013) - Here is a look at the strength of schedule for Loudoun high school football teams based upon winning percentage of opponents last season:

1, Tuscarora .627 (opponents record 74-44)
2, Broad Run .591 (68-47)
3, Briar Woods .579 (66-48)
4, Stone Bridge .537 (58-50)
5, Freedom .518 (58-54)
6, Park View .482 (54-58)
7, Loudoun County .472 (53-59)
8, Woodgrove .468 (52-59)
9, Champe .426 (46-62)
10, Potomac Falls .417 (45-63)
11, Heritage .411 (44-63)
12, Loudoun Valley .377 (40-66)
13, Dominion .371 (39-66)

Football: 2013 Schedules for Loudoun's 13 Public High Schools

(July 2, 2013) - Here is the 2013 composite high school football schedule for Loudoun's 13 public schools:

Fri. Aug. 30
Briar Woods at Brooke Point, 7 p.m.
Broad Run at B.T. Washington, 4 p.m.
Central-Woodstock at John Champe, 7 p.m.
Freedom at Woodgrove, 7 p.m.
Heritage at James Wood, 7 p.m.
Loudoun County at Fauquier, 7 p.m.
Park View at Ireton, 4 p.m.
Potomac Falls at Dominion, 7 p.m.
Tuscarora at Kettle Run, 7 p.m.
bye: Stone Bridge, Loudoun Valley

Basketball: "The Edge" Youth Summer Camp Now Registering

(July 9, 2013) - "The Edge" summer camp, which teaches kids basketball and life fundamentals, is now registering.

The camp runs July 31 thru Aug. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for ages 6-14. Full day and half day options available. The camp is located at Galilee United Methodist Church (45425 Winding Road) in Sterling, VA. To register Visit: http://www.bestyouthhoops.com/loudoun-camp/.

Competitive Cheer: Heritage Searching for Fall Coaches

(July 9, 2013) - Heritage High School is searching for fall cheer coaches for varsity assistant, JV head and freshman head. Contact Pride AD Ron Petrella if interested (Ronald.Petrella@lcps.org).

News: Early Registration for Special Olympics Golf Tournament Extended

(July 9, 2013) - Early registration for the Special Olympics Loudoun County 3rd Annual Golf Outing has been extended until July 12. The outing will take place Monday, Aug. 5, 2013 at Raspberry Falls Golf and Hunt Club in Leesburg.

The format is a four-member scramble tournament with a fee of $120 per golfer or $480 per foursome through July 12. After that date, it will be $135/$540.

Viva Loudoun: Stone Bridge Rising Senior Jackie Howell to Intern for Viva for 2013-14 School Year

(July 9, 2013) - Viva Loudoun welcomes Stone Bridge High School rising senior Jackie Howell as an intern for the 2013-14 school year. Howell, with the Stone Bridge student newspaper since 2010 as a reporter and then Sports Section editor, will write a weekly column for Viva Loudoun focusing on Bulldog athletics.

For the fall season, Howell aims to give fans a behind-the-scene look at Stone Bridge athletics, especially its highly-regarded football program. She will cover everything from the ticket takers to the student managers and of course all the action on the field.

Howell has been very active at Stone Bridge as a member of the Youth Advisory Council, National Honor Society, Key Club, Awareness Club and Future Educators of America Club. In additions she played on the freshman volleyball team, was on the track and field team for a season and just recently was part of the Ashburn Ballet.

When not cheering for Stone Bridge High School football, Howell can be found with her family rooting for Georgia football on the weekends.

Viva Loudoun is looking for high school interns from all 13 Loudoun County Public Schools. Cover your high school for Viva Loudoun while receiving editorial guidance from veteran journalist and editor Dan Sousa and receive exposure for your work on a website that will break 3 million page views in the coming year. Contact Dan at dan.sousa@vivaloudoun.com to apply for an internship.

News: 67 Loudoun County Public Schools Students Attending Governor's School

(July 9, 2013) - Sixty-seven Loudoun County Public Schools students are attending the 2013 Governor's School program, an intensive four-week educational experience for gifted students that takes place during July on college and university campuses throughout Virginia. 

The Governor's School provides rising juniors and seniors with a program of intensive instruction in visual and performing arts, engineering, humanities, mathematics, science and technology, agriculture, and life sciences and medicine.

Golf: Woodgrove Grads Nick Kovach and Maclendon Aiken to Continue Careers in College

(July 9, 2013) - Two recently graduated Woodgrove High School golfers will be continuing their athletic careers in college.

Nick Kovach has signed with Virginia Wesleyan College. Virginia Wesleyan is a Division 3 school that competes in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. While at Woodgrove, Kovach has set the school record for best score over 18 holes (74) and is tied with three others for nine holes (37). He was a 2012 Dulles District medalist at 74 and a 2012 regional qualifier.

Maclendon Aiken signed with Taylor University in Indiana. Taylor University is a NAIA school that competes in the Crossroads League. Taylor is a three-year letterman who was consistently in the top six for the Wolverines. He qualified for districts all three years and set a personal best score (79) in the 2012 Dulles District Tournament.

The Viva Loudoun College Choice Chart is now up to 177 athletes for the Class of 2013 with Woodgrove tied with Stone Bridge for the most playing in college at 27 each. The Class of 2012 had an all-time high of college athletic participation of 207 athletes.

Add your favorite athlete to this chart: email dan.sousa@vivaloudoun.com.
 

Graduation 2013: Woodgrove - Wolverine Grads Encouraged to 'Work, Honor and Strive'

This is the 12th part of a Viva Loudoun 18-part Graduation 2013 series with a detailed look at the graduations at all the Loudoun County Public Schools high schools and programs.

(July 9, 2013) - Woodgrove High School’s graduation was held inside for the second consecutive year because of rain on Monday, June 10th.

But the lack of sunshine was overcome by the enthusiasm and smiles of the families and friends of the 389 graduates that packed the gym and auditorium. Some of the graduates even found it necessary to wear the sunglasses they found waiting for them on their seats.

News: 33 Loudoun County Public Schools Students Accepted to 2013 Governor's Foreign Language Academies

(July 9, 2013) - Thirty-three Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) students have been invited to the 2013 Governor's Foreign Language Academies in Latin, German, French, Spanish and Japanese.

Graduation 2013: Tuscarora - Graduates Asked 'Where Will You Take Us?'

This is the 11th part of a Viva Loudoun 18-part Graduation 2013 series with a detailed look at the graduations at all the Loudoun County Public Schools high schools and programs.

(July 8, 2013) - "Tonight we pause to reflect on the accomplishments of the Class of 2013”, said Tuscarora High School Principal Pamela Paul-Jacobs as she welcomed the families and friends of the graduates on Sunday, June 9th. “Over the last several days I have had an opportunity to reflect on the many successes that we have achieved together.”

News: Loudoun County School Board Extends Special Permission Request Window

(July 8, 2013) - On June 11th, the Loudoun County School Board revised policy §8-20 extending the special permission request window through September 15. Parents/guardians wishing to submit a request may do so using the online request system at: http://www.lcps.org/Page/76705

Graduation 2013: Stone Bridge - A Stand Up Guy Speaks to Bulldog Graduates

This is the 10th part of a Viva Loudoun 18-part Graduation 2013 series with a detailed look at the graduations at all the Loudoun County Public Schools high schools and programs.

(July 7, 2013) - Peter Bladel, a 2004 graduate of Stone Bridge High School, is not someone who’s afraid to go out on a limb.

On Monday, June 10th, he invited the 494 members of his alma mater’s Class of 2013 to join him on that limb during their graduation ceremonies at George Mason University’s Patriot Center.

News: Washington Post Honors Loudoun Valley's Martha Akers

(July 7, 2013) - The Washington Post Young Journalists Development Program (YJDP) named Loudoun Valley High School veteran teacher Martha Akers as one of the winners of the second annual YJDP Awards.

The awards recognize significant achievements and contributions of Washington area high school journalism students and advisors.

Graduation 2013: Potomac Falls - A Plea for Civility to Panther Graduates

This is the 9th part of a Viva Loudoun 18-part Graduation 2013 series with a detailed look at the graduations at all the Loudoun County Public Schools high schools and programs.

(July 6, 2013) - Rosalind Wiseman issued a challenge to the Potomac Falls High School Class of 2013 during its graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 6th.

News: Freedom Assistant AD McNanley Takes Over as Rock Ridge's 1st AD

(July 5, 2013) - Freedom High School assistant athletic director Pat McNanley started work this week officially as Rock Ridge High School's first athletic director. The school -- Loudoun's 14th public high school -- will open in 2014.

McNanley attended Broad Run and graduated from Potomac Falls. He went Shepherd and was the wrestling coach at Freedom before becoming assistant AD.

Rock Ridge is located in the Loudoun Valley Estates area of Ashburn near Stone Hill Middle School.

The Freedom assistant AD vacancy posted July 2 and will close July 10.

Graduation 2013: Park View - Patriots Begin an Unwritten Future

This  is the 8th part of a Viva Loudoun 18-part Graduation 2013 series with a detailed look at the graduations at all the Loudoun County Public Schools high schools and programs.

(July 5, 2013) - Park View High School’s Class of 2013 got a heartfelt sendoff from their principal.

Dr. Virginia Minshew is no Natasha Bedingfield, but she began her parting remarks to the seniors by singing the opening of Bedingfield’s “Unwritten.” “I am unwritten, can’t read my mind, I’m undefined. I’m just beginning, the pen’s in my hand, ending unplanned.”

Graduation 2013: Loudoun Valley - Rain Can't Dampen Viking Graduation

This  is the 7th part of a Viva Loudoun 18-part Graduation 2013 series with a detailed look at the graduations at all the Loudoun County Public Schools high schools and programs.

(July 4, 2013) - Loudoun Valley High School celebrated its 2013 graduation ceremony on Monday, June 10th, inside the high school’s gym due to rain.

However, the weather did not dampen any of the spirit and enthusiasm of the 254 graduates.

Baseball: 5 Aldie Senators Make 2013 North VBL All-Star Squad

(July 4, 2013) - The Aldie Senators have five players on the 2013 Valley Baseball League North All-Star Team including Freedom High School grad Matt Malacane (OF, Seton Hill) and Woodgrove alum J.J. Sarty (2B, William & Mary).

Also making the team from the Senators: Luke Leftwich (RHP, Wofford), Jimmy Dowdell (OF, Boston College) and Matt Tindall (RHP, Trinity).

The VBL All-Star game is scheduled for Sunday, July 7 at Veterans Memorial Park (James Madison University) in Harrisonburg, Va., at 7:30 p.m. 63 players were selected to the All-Star game with 32 on the North team and 31 on the South.

College Corner: Loudoun County Grad Showalter Joins Liberty Track and Field Program from CNU

College Corner with Dan Sousa

(July 4, 2013) - Loudoun County High School grad Josh Showalter has transferred from Christopher Newport University to Liberty University, according to the Flames track and field program.

Showalter joins the Liberty distance squad after spending his freshman season at CNU. He was named USA South Rookie of the Year after placing third at the USA South Cross Country Championship. The 2013 Mason-Dixon Conference indoor 5K runner-up notched track times of 9:38.30 in the steeplechase and 15:36.69 in the 5K. Showalter clocked a 9:33.53 in the 3,200 as a senior at Loudoun County High School in 2012. He also helped his team finish third at the Virginia Group AA state cross country meet in 2010 and fourth in 2011.

Graduation 2013: Loudoun County - Raider Grads Told 'Don't Worry About Your Future'

This  is the 6th part of a Viva Loudoun 18-part Graduation 2013 series with a detailed look at the graduations at all the Loudoun County Public Schools high schools and programs.

(July 3, 2013) - "I would personally like to thank you for all you have done for Loudoun County High School over the past four years,” said Loudoun County High School Principal William E. Oblas as he addressed the Class of 2013 at its graduation ceremony June 10th.

News: Loudoun County Sheriff's Investigates Reported Assault of 11-Year-old Girl on Mink Meadows in South Riding

(July 3, 2013) - The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported assault that occurred Tuesday evening in the South Riding, VA area.

Around 7:45 p.m., an 11-year-old child was walking in the area of the 43600 block of Mink Meadows Street when she was grabbed by an unknown male. The subject was described as Hispanic with dark hair (messy) and was wearing a dark hoodie and torn jeans. The child ran home to safety and did not require medical treatment.

High School Sports Year in Review: Spring 2013 - Playoff Success Continues into June

This is the third and final part of a 3-part series by Viva Loudoun looking at the 2012-13 high school sports season:

(July 2, 2013) - Woodgrove girls soccer claimed the only state title in the spring but several other Loudoun schools came oh so close including both the Woodgrove and Stone Bridge softball teams, finishing state runner-up, as did the Briar Woods boys tennis team.

Graduation 2013: Heritage - Pride Grads Advised to Play the Game and Learn the Rules

This  is the fifth part of a Viva Loudoun 18-part Graduation 2013 series with a detailed look at the graduations at all the Loudoun County Public Schools high schools and programs.

(July 2, 2013) -Heritage High School Principal, Jeffrey R. Adam welcomed friends and family of the Class of 2013 by sharing a few of the accomplishments of the graduates. “I have been impressed by your character, your humor, your enthusiasm and your determination to succeed,” said Adam.

“You all have amongst you:

• Four National Merit Scholarship Commended students; 
• A National Achievement finalist; 
• Cappies nominees; 
• A State Champion 

Swim: Potomac Falls Grad Matt McLean Makes 2013 FINA World Championship U.S. Roster

(July 2, 2013) - Potomac Falls High School grad Matt McLean has qualified for the 2013 FINA World Championship U.S. Roster in the 400 meter freestyle and the 4x200 freestyle men's relay. The Sterling native swam in the trials as a member of the University of Virginia Aquatic club.

McLean qualified in the 400 by finishing second at the Phillips 66 Nationals recently. He won a gold medal at the 2012 Olympic Games in London as a member of the 4x200 relay team.

Connor Jaeger won the 400 meters at Nationals with a 3:45.89 while McLean finished runner-up at 3:46.14.

The 15th FINAL World Championships start in Barcelona in 17 days, running from July 19 thru Aug. 4, 2013.

High School Sports Year in Review: Winter 2012-13 - Local Athletes Go for Gold

This is the second of a 3-part series by Viva Loudoun looking at the 2012-13 high school sports season:

(July 1, 2013) -Some habits are hard to break such as the Potomac Falls boys and Loudoun County girls basketball teams making another state tournament run to Richmond.

The Panther boys needed a one-game playoff to take the Dulles District top seed from Loudoun Valley and then the Panthers rolled to a fourth straight Region II Division 4 title. The Panthers bid for a third state title in four years fell short as they lost to eventual state champion Salem in the sate semifinals.

Potomac Falls (26-5) will be primed for another run in 2013-14 as they were led last year by sophomore Wanya Allen.

The Loudoun County girls (24-6) were a surprise in the Division 4 state semifinals – also falling to eventual state champion Salem – as the Raiders had spent most of the season in the shadow of Dulles District and Region II champion Woodgrove. The Wolverines, led by Samantha Purnell the Region Player of the Year, fell by four points in the state quarterfinals.

Graduation 2013: Freedom - A Sobering Message for Eagles Graudation

This  is the fourth part of a Viva Loudoun 18-part Graduation 2013 series with a detailed look at the graduations at all the Loudoun County Public Schools high schools and programs.

(July 1, 2013) -Scott Hamberger, CEO and co-founder Fortessa Tableware Solutions, LLC, gave Freedom High School’s Class of 2013 a realistic look at the world and their role in it during graduation ceremonies June 10th at George Mason University’s Patriot Center. 

Soccer: Loudoun Boys 98 Red Advances to Region I Finals, One Win Away from US Youth Soccer National Championships

(July 1, 2013) - The Loudoun 98 Boys Red soccer team is one win away from earning at rip to the US Youth Soccer National Championships later this month in Overland Park, Kan. after advancing to the finals of the Region I Championships.

Loudoun knocked off the FC Somers Razors from New York, 2-1, in Monday's semifinals and will play Penn Fusion SA 98 in the finals Tuesday at 10 a.m.

Along the way at the tournament at the University of Rhode Island, the Loudoun team has picked up four wins in four days including coming back from down 2-0 to beat defending regional champion Bethesda SC Blue PL, 5-2, in pool play.

Loudoun 98 Boys Red - Region I Championships
Fri. June 28: Loudoun 1, Delaware Rush Nike 98 (DE) 0
Sat. June 29: Loudoun 5, Bethesda SC Blue PL (MD) 3
Sun. June 30: Loudoun 2, Bruno United FC (RI) 1
Semifinals - Mon. July 1: Loudoun 2, FC Somers Razors (E-NY)
Finals - Tues. July 2: Loudoun vs. Penn Fusion SA 98 (E-PA), 10 a.m.

More on the win over Bethesda

News: Loudoun County Sheriff's Daily Crime Report - July 1, 2013

(July 1, 2013) - There isn't much of a summer vacation for local law enforcement as the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office has been kept busy, according to the July 1, 2013 Daily Crime Report which includes:

Baseball: Aldie Senators Hit A Thon Moved to Tuesday, July 16; Team Has 3 Home Games this Week

(July 1, 2013) - Due to the impending weather, the Aldie Senators Hit A Thon has been moved to Tuesday, July 16 at 5 p.m. at John Champe High School.

The Hit a Thon is a great way to show your support for the local Valley Baseball League team. The Senators upcoming home schedule at John Champe is:

Tennis: Ida Lee Team Successfully Defends Morgan Dennis Cup Title

Leesburg, VA (July 1, 2013) – The Ida Lee Park Tennis Team successfully defended its title, rolling to victory in the 23rd annual Morgan Dennis Cup the weekend of June 14-16 at the Middleburg Tennis Club.

Football: Viva Loudoun to Kick Off Scouting Series - Top 5 Players Returning in 2013 by Position

(June 30, 2013) - Viva Loudoun college intern Joe Bushrod, a Loudoun County High School grad and quarterback for the Raiders, is putting together a high school football series this summer that examines the top five returning players at each position for 2013.

You can help Joe with the "Scouting Series" by suggesting players he should put on his radar .. simply complete the form below!

High School Sports Year in Review: Fall 2012 - A Time for Champions!

This is the first of a 3-part series by Viva Loudoun looking at the 2012-13 high school sports season:

(June 30, 2013) - How good were the athletic programs in Loudoun last year?

Considered that the undefeated Briar Woods football team claimed its third straight VHSL Division 4 state championship … and the Falcons couldn’t even claim bragging rights on their own campus as that honor went to the school’s competitive cheer team which brought home its fourth straight state title.
onsider that the undefeated

And as good as the Falcons were in the fall, the Loudoun County girls volleyball team boasted a better dynasty argument as the Raiders tied a state record with their fifth AA state title in six years.

In the spring Loudoun continued its hold on AA girls soccer in the state as Woodgrove won its second straight state championship beating local rival Briar Woods in the finals at Radford. It was the third time in four years that the AA girls soccer state finals featured two Loudoun schools.

How good is girls soccer in the area? Since the AA girls soccer state tournament started in 1999, Loudoun teams have won 11 titles and made 16 state finals appearances.

It wasn’t just a banner school year again for Loudoun teams but 2012-13 was perhaps the greatest year ever for individual performances, highlighted by two local athletes being named Gatorade Players of the Year for the state of Virginia – Stone Bridge senior defensive lineman Jon Allen (Alabama recruit) for football and Woodgrove senior defender/midfielder Brittany Basinger (Penn State recruit) for girls soccer.

While it is an incredible honor to be named the best at your sport for a given year, Loudoun County Patrick Joseph left no doubt after an amazing senior season that he is the greatest prep runner in Loudoun history.
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Joseph’s claim to fame included turning the fastest ever record 5K time by a Loudoun high school runner, clocking 15:11 at the Footlocker South Regional in Charlotte in the fall. He finished second in the AA state meet with a 15:40.

Just getting warmed-up, Joseph (Virginia Tech recruit) ran the fastest mile in Loudoun high school history with a 4:07.38 at the Penn Relays in the spring and he finished off his prep career by winning the 800 and 1600 AA state titles.

Joseph wasn’t alone in bagging double state titles as Briar Woods speed sophomore Brandon Polk, waiting for his turn to star on the Falcon football team, won the 100 Kaleigh Rosenburg capped her brilliant career by winning the 200IM and 100 breast at the AA state meet.
and 200 meters at the AA
state meet, and Heritage senior

Loudoun County’s Steven Graham pulled off the rare feat of winning the AA state 400 meters title for a third straight Michael Hulcher won the 126 pounds state title at a very tough AA state tournament.
year. In wrestling, Briar Woods junior

Here is a closer look at the Fall 2012 high school sports season in Loudoun:

Graduation 2013: Dominion - Graduates Challenged to Lead Lives of Extraordinary Significance

This  is the third part of a Viva Loudoun 18-part Graduation 2013 series with a detailed look at the graduations at all the Loudoun County Public Schools high schools and programs.
(June 30, 2013) - "Today we celebrate the accomplishments of 297 Titans,” said Dominion High School Principal Dr. John Brewer as he welcomed the family and friends of the Class of 2013 to the school’s graduation ceremony. “For the past four years, these young men and women have grown to exemplify our mission to promote the success of every Titan.

News: Three Suspects Apprehended After Two Armed Robberies Overnight in Sterling Area, Fourth Suspect Sought

(June 29, 2013) - Three suspects are in custody and authorities seek a fourth suspect following two armed robberies that occurred during the early morning hours on Saturday in the Sterling, VA area.

News: The Last Original Broad Run Faculty Member, Joann Pearson, Retires

Special to Viva Loudoun via Loudoun County Public Schools That’s hard.”

JoAnn Pearson is reflecting on her retirement from Broad Run High School after 44 years.

“Nobody here will have the memories from all these years. Nobody will know who Mr. McBride was or who Wayne Griffith was. They’ll look at those pictures in the library and say ‘Who were those old men?’ There will be nobody here who has the history. That’s what’s hard about it… I know it happens at other schools, but I think we have a whole lot more history than other schools.” (In case you were wondering, Jim McBride was Broad Run’s original principal and Griffith was its second.)

Pearson wasn’t there the day Broad Run opened in 1969, but came on board at the beginning of second semester as a replacement for Betty Hatrick (the wife of now-Superintendent Edgar B. Hatrick III.) Pearson was coming home from two years in Germany where her husband, Sonny, was stationed with the Army. (She was teaching GED classes there for the University of Maryland.)

Graduation 2013: Broad Run - The Final Word from Broad Run's Great Grammarian

This  is the second part of a Viva Loudoun 18-part Graduation 2013 series with a detailed look at the graduations at all the Loudoun County Public Schools high schools and programs.

(June 29, 2013) - Retiring English Department Chair Jo Ann Pearson was tempted to give the Broad Run High School Class of 2013 one last lesson on Sunday, June 9. (Read more about Pearson's career at Broad Run here)

“I really wanted to start tonight with one last, short grammar lesson,” she told the 426 graduates gathered at George Mason University’s Patriot Center. “Maybe the one about not beginning sentences with the pronoun ‘me.’ But tonight, it’s not about me, it’s about you…

Boys Basketball: Lucketts A.J. Metz Accepts Preferred Walk-on Role at Maryland

(June 29, 2013) - Lucketts native A.J. Metz, who recently graduated from the Bullis School has signed as a preferred walk-on with the University of Maryland men's basketball program.

Metz, with a 3.85 GPA, wants to become an orthopedic surgeon. He was a charter member of the original Loudoun Triple Threat travel basketball team which started the LTT AAU basketball program team. Metz played all seven years for LTT.

Read more about Metz in this Washington Post article.

The recently graduated Class of 2013 in Loudoun is now up to 175 athletes playing next year at some level. To add your favorite grad to this chart, email dan.sousa@vivaloudoun .com.

Girls Lacrosse: Freedom Rising JR Amber Harlow Playing in 2013 Brine National Lacrosse Classic

(June 29, 2013) - Amber Harlow, daughter of Chris and Doris Harlow, a rising Junior at Freedom High School (South Riding) has been named as a 2013 Brine National High School All-American and has been selected to represent the Washington DC Region at the 2013 Brine National Lacrosse Classic to be held in Boyds, Maryland June 30-July 3, 2013.

The Brine National Lacrosse Classic brings the top high school lacrosse players in the country to one venue, where regional teams will compete to become the 2013 National Champion. For additional details, visit http://www.nationallacrosseclassic.com.

News: Soccerfest 2013 Features Former D.C. United Stars at Morven Park in Leesburg

(June 29, 2013) - Virginia Calvary FC is hosting Soccerfest 2013 this weekend at Morvern Park in Leesburg, featuring autograph sessions with former D.C. United stars Eddie Pope and Mark Simpson (Saturday) and John Harkes and Mike Ammann (Sunday).

The two-day celebration includes 4x4 tournaments for ages 5-16 as well as adult divisions, instructional clinics.

News: Loudoun County Public Schools Class of 2013 Earns more than $34 Million in Scholarships

(June 28, 2013) - The Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) Class of 2013 earned $34,931,604 in scholarships, an increase from the $28,824,730 earned by the Class of 2012.

Baseball: Diamond Elite 15U Wins Morgantown Marathon

(June 28, 2013) - The Diamond Elite 15U Baseball team -- featuring 11 plays from local high schools -- had a great weekend of baseball June 22-23 winning the Morgantown Marathon in West Virginia. The event is run by Triple Crown Sports.

DE won pool games against the Harrison County Allstars from WV 12-1 and 2nd game they beat the Murrysville Marauders from PA 10-0. Sunday championship rounds DE beat the Mason Dixon Ruffnecks from PA 8-0. In the Semifinal matchup against the powerful Beaver Valley Red, DE won 1-0. DE went on to beat the South Central PA Tigers 5-4 in the Championship earning their spot in the Summer National Championships for Triple Crown Sports in late July. 

Photo above: Front Row- Alex Amos (Millbrook HS), Eli Quiceno (Stone Bridge HS), Andrew Vastardis (Stone Bridge HS), Colin Reid (Woodgrove HS), Ben Taylor (Tuscarora HS), Nick Hamin (Musselman HS) Back Row- Coach Lascomb, Justin Ager (Loudoun Valley HS), Bret Kreyer (Stone Bridge HS), John Callahan (Stone Bridge HS), Riko Garcia (Stone Bridge HS), Doug Benson (Stone Bridge HS, Dave Mocabee (Stone Bridge HS), Josh Greenberg (Stone Bridge HS), Coach Plank

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