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.