Boys Basketball: Potomac Falls Beats Loudoun Valley Again, Takes Dulles District Top Spot

(Feb. 9, 2013) - For the second time in four days, the Potomac Falls High School boys basketball team knocked off Loudoun Valley, this time earning the Dulles District's top seed heading into the playoffs next week.

While Potomac Falls (20-3) edged Loudoun Valley (20-3) on Wednesday, 58-52, it was the Panthers using a big third quarter -- out-scoring the Vikings 20-8 in the that eight minute stretch -- to win handily 64-48.

The Panthers balanced scoring attack included 16 each from sophomore Wanya Allen and freshman Michael Janowksi while senior D'Shawn Shorts scored 12 and junior Deandre Thomas -- whose in-season transfer to Potomac Falls gave the Panthers a boost -- added nine.

The Vikings, heading into the playoffs 2-3 over the last five games after opening the year 18-0, were led by junior Paul Rowley with 16 and senior Jovon Miller scored 12.

Potomac Falls will host Woodgrove, a 61-51 winner Saturday over Park View in the a playoff for the district tournaments final seed, in the quarterfinals Monday at 7:45 p.m.

Mon. Feb. 11 - Quarterfinals
No. 8 Woodgrove at No. 1 Potomac Falls, 7:45 p.m.
No. 5 Briar Woods at No. No. 3 Loudoun County, 7:45 p.m.
No. 6 Tuscarora at No. 3 Heritage, 7 p.m.
No. 7 Dominion at No. 2 Loudoun Valley, 7 p.m.

Wed. Feb. 13 - Semifinals at high seed

Fri. Feb . 15 - Finals at Tuscarora