College Corner: Briar Woods Grad Gorick Makes MIT Varsity 8 as Freshman

College Corner with Dan Sousa

(Aug. 2, 2012) - Briar Woods High School grad Catherine Gorick may have been known more for her lacrosse and basketball skills here in Loudoun but she made a splash on the MIT crew team her freshman year where she helped the women's lightweight crew varsity 8 team to a successful season.

Gorick, majoring in brain and cognitive sciences, rowed in the novice 8 at the start of the season but finished in the three seat for the varsity 8 at the Dad Vail Regatta, EAWRC Spring and IRA national championships.

Girls Tennis: Woodgrove's Lampl to Play at MIT Next Year

(May 28, 2012) - Woodgrove High School senior Sunnie Lampl, who took the last two Dulles District titles, will play next year at NCAA Division III MIT. While Lampl still has to tryout for the team at the prestigious academic  institution she is being listed by the MIT coaching staff as a commitment so expect the talented Wolverine to be on the courts next year for the Engineers.

Lampl's commitment brings the Class of 2012 to 196 Loudoun athletes total with plans to play at the college level next year.