After voting that saw more than 300 nominations, here are the "Fan Favorites" for Spring 2013. Athletes selected will be invited to a photo shoot this Sunday, June 23 at 12:45 p.m. at Replay Sports in Ashburn. RSVP and full details here.
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Spring Sports "Fan Favorites"
Boys Soccer
Andrew Davies (JR) Broad Run
What the fans are saying: "Keeper led team to States."
Nick Der-Hacopian (SR) Briar Woods
What the fans are saying: "Had four goals and 2 assists in the regional and state tournaments. Helped lead Falcons to their first Region II title and their farthest state tournament appearance."
Kent Legg (SR) Briar Woods
What the fans are saying: "Clutch performer on Falcons run to the AA state finals ... Made huge saves in Falcons Region II title win at Tuscarora ... According to Washington Post stats, led Metro area in saves with 138 and had 11 shutouts on the year ... overcame adversity by coming back from broken leg at end of junior season."
Ryan Lesane (JR) Potomac Falls
What the fans are saying: "The center back for a Panthers team that only lost district games to Tuscarora this season. Lesane is the keystone to a Potomac Falls defense that posted nine shutouts while allowing less than a goal per game this season."
James Moreno (JR) Loudoun County
What the fans are saying: "He was the MVP of the County squad. His creativity and determination created so many chances. If he and a few of his teammates had stayed healthy toward the end of the season, LC could have made a deep playoff run. Watch out for them next year as they return all their stars and a few other all-district caliber players will play ... He carried the team."
Preston Phillips (SR) Tuscarora
What the fans are saying: "3-year starter on varsity as a defender ... great leader on and off the field with a 4.25 GPA and headed to UVA in the fall ... Great defender and team captain who helped the Huskies to 15 shutouts during the season."
Edgar Resindez (JR) Tuscarora
What the fans are saying: "Most versatile player on the team. Provided leadership and all the things that do not go on the stat sheet."
Girls Soccer
Ariana Alston (SR) Stone Bridge
What the fans are saying: "She was a second team All-Northern Region defender and first team All-Liberty District."
Jackie McKenna (SR) Tuscarora
What the fans are saying: "As goalie allowed only two goals int he regular season and three in the playoffs. She shutout Woodgrove in the second game Tuscarora played them and allowed no goals when she played the second half of the first game against them."
Emilee Pierson (JR) Park View
What the fans are saying: Emilee is a true leader on and off the field. Her hard work is apparent as she finished second in the Dulles District with 122 saves in just 10 games according to All Mets Sports. She also scored two goals during a scrimmage and during the regular season."
McKensey Ziegler (JR) Briar Woods
What the fans are saying: "Clutch down the stretch, Ziegler led the Falcons in goals and scored the game winner in the Region II overtime finale as Briar Woods took down eventual state champion Woodgrove. She also had a four goal performance against Millbrook."
Boys Lacrosse
Tucker Coil (SR) Woodgrove
What the fans are saying: "Best defensive player in the Dulles District. First D-1 scholarship boys lacrosse player from Woodgrove. Male Athlete of the Year from Woodgrove. Overcame (second!) broken leg of HS career to help put his team into regional playoff. Totally shut down Battlefield's Player of the Year attackman ... Came back from broken leg to have great lacrosse season ... Despite missing majority of the season due to a broken leg, he returned a smarter player and helped turn their season around."
Austin Corbo (SR) Broad Run
What the fans are saying: First team All District and first team All Region ... team captain."
Michael Hochstein (SO) Loudoun County
What the fans are saying: "In net, Hochstein helped the Raiders win their first ever Dulles District regular season and tournament titles allowing only 4.4 goals per game. Undefeated throughout the district season, the soph stepped up when the blue and gold needed him most."
Jeremy Kendall (SR) Woodgrove
What the fans are saying: "76 points as a midfielder, that's unheard of."
Nick Kirschke (SR) Dominion
What the fans are saying: "Face off man that was one of the big keys toward Dominion's Sectional Championship and State playoff run."
Kellen McCarthy (SR) Woodgrove
What the fans are saying: "Scored team-high 56 goals and helped Wolverines make the state tournament again."
Derek McGee (SR) Tuscarora
What the fans are saying: "First team All-Dulles District selection with 40+ assists and 30+ goals. Impossible to guard with a Short Stick ... scored on isolations even when slides came by two defenders ... one of the fastest players in the Region."
Girls Lacrosse
Ashlyn DiLoreto (JR) Loudoun Valley
What the fans are saying: "She was All District first team and All Regional first team ... scored three of Vikes four goals in state semifinal."
Gabrielle Duritsa (JR) Broad Run
What the fans are saying: "She was picked in her sophomore and junior year as first team All-District and first team All-Regional in the Cedar Run District and Northwest Region for defensive midfield. It is not all about goals and assists .. give the ladies props that do the dirty work."
Lauren LeFebvre (SR) Briar Woods
What the fans are saying: "Lauren first tried lacrosse her freshman year and excelled immediately. She consistently displays a positive attitude and is always there to pick up teammate/friend when they need it most. Lauren is one of the most kind hearted people I have ever come in contact with and I can not wait to see what she accomplishes next year as she continues to play lacrosse at North Carolina Wesleyan! ... I only had the privilege to play with Lauren on a club team but she is one of the best teammates I have ever had. She always supported me and rest of the team and keeps up good sportsmanship no matter the score or situation. She always brought people to cheer us on and made each game and practice better than the last ... Her smile and bright personality is contagious and she displays a strong love, not only for lacrosse, but for her teammates as well."
Sydney Knego (FR) Potomac Falls
What the fans are saying: "Freshman set Potomac Falls season scoring record with 75 goals and named first team All-District."
Boys Track and Field
John Dooney (JR) Tuscarora
What the fans are saying: "At States he didn't perform his best due to sickness and injury while tripling in three events with the 4x800 and 3200 on one day, and the mile the next day. He still ran a 1:59.800 in the 4x800 ... tripling at States is a feat on its own."
Antonio Jackson (SO) Loudoun County
What the fans are saying: "Took home 10th place in the state and 6th in the Region II in the high jump. Dominated the Dulles District meet with first place finishes in the high jump and triple jump and fourth place in the long jump and was a member of the Raiders 4x400 relay that took home a silver medal."
Trent Lancaster (JR) Dominion
What the fans are saying: "He deserves it, all-state runner ... 8th in the 1600 meters at AA meet with a time of 4:25.36 ... first year distance runner was District runner-up in the 1600 and all-state in the 1600."
Girls Track and Field
Kate Haberlin (FR) Stone Bridge
What the fans are saying: "Kate was an eye-opening athlete this year. She came out as freshman and blew everyone away. She placed in every event she did and was our MVP. She qualified for New Balance Nationals and did exceptionally well. Everyone was cheering her on and I'd kee a look out for her in the future."
Jada McFadden (SO) Stone Bridge
What the fans are saying: "Jada is an extremely dedicated individual, always gives her all both in practice and at competitions. She did extremely well at Districts and other meets throughout the year and kept a positive attitude throughout the season, cheering on not only her team but other schools as well. Jada is truly a model athlete!"
Jordan Nielsen (SR) Stone Bridge
What the fans are saying: "Second farthest throws by any Loudoun athlete in both the shotput and the discus this season. Nielsen took home fourth place honors at the Northern Region meet."
Baseball
Will Hoffer (JR) Woodgrove
What the fans are saying: "One of the few upperclassmen on the Wolverine roster that made the great sate playoff run ... Second team all-Dulles District outfield pick."
Softball
Frankie Beller (SR) Broad Run
What the fans are saying: "Spartans CF was named first team All Cedar Run District for second straight year ... She led BR in stolen bases and among top batting averages ... Among leaders in district for RBIs ... 2nd team All Region ... Will walk on at UVA in fall.
Erika D'Argenio (SR) Broad Run
What the fans are saying: "Made first team All Cedar Run District ... Went entire year without any errors ... Second on team behind Miller in home runs and slugging percentage ... She batted over .450 in regular season and was among district leaders in RBIs."
Erika Elias (FR) Loudoun Valley
What the fans are saying: "She hit .455 in the Dulles District against some of the best pitching in the state as a freshman! ... led team in batting average and triples, second in OBP and slugging percentage and 4th in RBIs as freshman ... made second team All-District."
Carrie Keevey (JR) Briar Woods
What the fans are saying: "Carrie epitomizes everything that is good about high school sports. A tough-nosed competitor, Carrie also loves her teammates and the game itself, and plays with both intensity and joy. A member of the varsity since her freshman year, when the Falcons won States, Carrie was a designated fielder at third base for all of her sophomore year and part of this season. When Coach Starke put her into the line-up to hit, Carrie demonstrated his faith in her was not unwarranted: as flawless as she was in the field, Carrie was a clutch hitter at the plate, delivering several key hits for the Falcons, including a superbly executed suicide squeeze that ended up as a key sacrifice. A serious student, this young lady is a winner through and through, from her nose-on swing to her error-free hot corner mastery to the brightest smile in Ashburn."
Kamille Larrabee (JR) Broad Run
What the fans are saying: "Led BR in on-base percentage, runs scored, walks, hbp ... as a catcher had two steals against all season. She batted .429 ... awesome leader, teammate, second team Cedar Run catcher ... Always overlooked. She led Broad Run defensively and offensively. Batted in 2 spot and had most runs scored and highest on base percentage for season. Second highest average behind Miller. Caught and called every pitch ... Great player. Awarded second team Cedar Run but should ave been first team. Positive teammate and leader; great kid ... She is a great leader, role model, athlete, student. Going to play at Bucknell and is an amazing person and player ... Best catcher in the area! Deserves to be recognized ... Great catcher, great player ... Awesome catcher! ... Great work ethic! Did a great job behind the plate! ... Great player, great role model .. Great catcher and team leader defensively and led many offensive categories for team. Great person ... absolutely deserves to be selected; team leader and great player ... Picked off 10 batters and only two steals against all year."
Maria Latimer (SR) Tuscarora
What the fans are saying: "All around player ... very determined and carries the team. Great leader who never gives up and will be missed next year. She is also very supportive and helpful."
Olivia Tatara (SR) Stone Bridge
What the fans are saying: "Always took control of the game plus she is a great hitter ... Solid behind the plate with laser-like throwing arm. Awesome job catching/blocking/.framing for the Liberty District Pitcher of the Year and AAA Northern Region tournament MVP, Kelly McDaniel ... She is one of the best catchers in the State and she hit really well, too! ... Olivia is the best catcher any team could ask for. She is a team leader both on and off the field. She is also very supportive and encouraging of everyone, especially pitchers. Although she isn't often recognized for her hard work and success because she is hidden behind the plate, she has played a crucial role as the Stone Bridge catcher for the past two years. She is a wall back there and I could probably count on one hand the number of passed balls that occurred this year. She is also nearly impossible to steal on, so very few runners even attempt to steal and the ones that do are thrown out. She is also a very solid hitter and hit a bomb during the regional playoffs. Any pitcher would be lucky to have Olivia as her catcher ... She is a positive team leader, role model and great player! ... Olivia is the best catcher in Loudoun hands down. I can probably count o one hand the number of bases stolen against her on varsity. Not only can we rely on her to be a brick wall and an outstanding hitter, but she also acts as one of the best leaders and motivators on the team ... She is the best catcher in the county! Plus she caught for Kelly McDaniel the best pitcher in the county. Those two together are as good as it gets, truly a dynamic duo."
