On the Sidelines: Freedom Swim Coach Brent Miller Donates "Turbo Kidney" to Ailing Family Friend

On the Sidelines with Dan Sousa

(Jan. 29, 2013) - A Baltimore Ravens vs. New England Patriots football match-up normally puts Freedom High School swim coach Brent Miller at odds with good family friend Mary Davis as Miller is a huge Ravens fan and Davis, originally from the Boston area, is a big-time Patriots fan.

Brent and Jessica Miller

When the two teams met a week ago in the AFC Championship game for the second straight year, Miller teased Davis that she should root at least a little bit for Baltimore ... after all, she was the recipient less than 48 hours earlier of a kidney transplant courtesy of Miller.

"I told Mary that she had a little purple in her now so she had to root for the Ravens," said Miller in an interview Friday as he continues his rapid recuperation from the operation that took place on Jan. 18 at Fairfax Inova Hospital.

Competitive Cheer: Broad Run Takes Cedar Run District Title; Freedom Also Advances to Northwest Regional

 (Oct. 18, 2012) - The Broad Run High School competitive cheer squad captured the Cedar Run District  title Wednesday night at Osbourn High School in Manassas.

2012 Cedar Run District Champions: Broad Run Spartans!

Advancing to the Northwest Region meet on Nov. 3 at William Fleming High School in Roanoke are Patriot, Freedom and Battlefield.

College Corner: Freedom Grad Jasmine Jackson a Hitting Sensation at Delaware State

College Corner with editor Noelle Dormio

Courtesy of Delaware State Hornets

(Sept 9, 2012) - Freedom grad Jasmine Jackson is a hitting sensation for NCAA DI Delaware State Hornets.  Freshman Jasmine Jackson (South Riding, Va.) earned All-Tournament Team honors at the Gardner-Webb Runnin Bulldog Classic after finishing the day with 12 kills, seven digs, one ace and one assist against the University of Missouri-Kansas City. The outside hitter concluded the tournament in Boiling Spring, N.C. with 30 kills, 25 digs, four assists and one block. 

Read more about Jasmine and her team


Viva Loudoun is looking for a sponsor for our College Corner coverage. Please contact Dan Sousa (dan.sousa@vivaloudon.com) if you are interested in supporting this great column!

College Corner: Freedom Grad Jasmine Jackson Future Star Outside Hitter for D1 Delaware State Hornets

College Corner with editor Noelle Dormio

Courtesy of Delaware State

(Sept 4, 2012) - Freedom High School grad Jasmine Jackson is the future Outside Hitting star for the NCAA Division I Delaware State Hornets but for now she is racking up the point for the Hornets.  

DSU looked to bounce back from a disappointing 2011 seaon at the USNC Courtyard Wilmington Beach Bash.  The Seahawks took a commanding lead in the third set, scoring 14 of the first 15 points. The Hornets countered with a 6-0 run led by freshman Jackson (South Riding, Va.) including three aces to pull DSU within 21-11. UNCW kept their pace however and finished the set and match with a 25-14 victory. 

Read More

College Corner: Freedom Grad Meixandra Porter Dribbles Her Way to Another Postseason Honor

College Corner with editor Noelle Dormio

Courtesy of NSU

(March 8, 2012) - Freedom High School grad Meixandra Porter has been selected to the Daktronics, Inc. All South Region Second-Team for NCAA Division II Nova Southeastern University women’s basketball.

Porter, a transfer from Colorado State, started all 28 games this season for the Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Sharks. She led the team with 14.8 points per game, which ranks second in the Sunshine State Conference. The junior also dished out a team-best 85 assists and tied for second with 45 steals this season.