Dance: Potomac Falls Dance Team Hip Hops to Second Place at American National Championships

Sterling (Jan. 28, 2010)  - The Potomac Falls High School Dance Team brought home second place for their hip-hop dance routine performed in the National Champion Jazz category of the American National Championships. The dance competition was sponsored by the American Masters National Cheer and Dance Team Competition held January 16th and 17th at the Baltimore Convention Center.

This is the team's second honor this year. This fall the nine-member team captured first place in jazz and hip-hop as well as the Grand Championship for the highest score of the day at the Manchester Dance Team Invitational held November 14th in Midlothian.

“We are both extremely proud of the job the girls did at Nationals this year,” said Potomac Falls dance team coaches Nicole Jordan, an eighth grade physical education teacher at River Bend Middle School, and Jessica 
Prevost, a Potomac Falls social sciences teacher. “Their hard work and dedication definitely paid off by winning the title of National Jazz Champion. It was a great experience.”


Members of the Potomac Falls High School Dance Team include:
· Gina Gatti
· Savannah Kaiser
· Chelsea Lasik
· Abby Pierro
· Carly Piotrowski
· Lauren Sturman
· Julissa Swigart
· Riley Trainor
· Kimberly Wood

Photo Gallery: Boys Basketball - Broad Run vs. Dominion by Craig Sterbutzel

Photo Gallery: Boys Basketball - Kettle Run vs. Park View by Craig Sterbutzel

Photo Gallery: Boys Basketball - Freedom vs. Loudoun County - By Dan Sousa

Yes, yes, that "other" Sousa

Ice Hockey Notebook: Undefeated Stone Bridge Faces Briar Woods Friday in Key Match-up

(Jan. 27, 2010) - Currently the only two undefeated teams in the 24-club NVHSL are Stone Bridge (6-0-0) and Woodbridge (5-0-5). The Bulldogs have been crushing the opposition this season, out-scoring teams 56-3. Andrew Baron leads SB with nine goals and 13 assists followed by Anthony Moffa with seven goals and 10 assists.

Stone Bridge skates against Briar Woods (6-1-1) on Friday at 9:30 p.m. at the Ashbun Ice House West with first place on the line in the West Division.

Herndon is 8-1 in the Central Division but lost, 10-1, to Stone Bridge. Woodbridge, always a power, is leading the South and Langley is on top in the North at 7-1.

Stone Bridge finishes the regular season with a stellar schedule with Bishop O'Connell on Jan. 31, Woodbridge on Feb. 5 and then rival Broad Run on Feb. 12.

Briar Woods tied Broad Run, 3-3, on Dec. 20 and the Falcons only loss is to Herndon, 6-3. Devin Brink has seven goals and nine assists for BW and Michael Reist has 12 goals and two assists.

Cole Taggart leads BR with eight goals and four assists. The Spartans are 3-3-1. BR has lost to Herndon, Woodbridge and Fairfax/Potomac.

Potomac Falls is 3-3-1 in the North with David Brobst with seven goals and one assist. The Panthers recently lost to division leader Langley, 7-1.

Loudoun County is looking for its first win in the West with an 0-4-1 start. Max Lento and Eric Bobel have four goals each for the Raiders.

Wrestling: VivaLoudoun Updated Dulles District Rankings

Updated Rankings The rankings are compiled by editor Dan Sousa (dan.sousa@vivaloudoun.com) with the help of Dulles District coaches. Each week a new rankings will be released based on results supplied by teams as well as feedback from fans and wrestlers. Note: We did not include the three Loudoun AAA schools in the rankings as they are not wrestling the Dulles District schools head-to-head.  


Dulles Distrit Wrestling Rankings - Top 3 as of 1.27.10  
103 
1, Dang (PV)
Leaves no doubt with pins over Grieco, Hamm and Zedan 
2, Hamm (Free)
Jumps to No. 2 with pin over Grieco 
T3, Zedan (PF) and Grieco (LC) 
Only a point separated these two when they met

112 
1, Marquina (F) 
Won title at Elks; Forfeit vs. PF on Jan. 13 
2, Rea (PF) 
Not able to wrestle vs. Marquina Jan. 13 
3, Hulcher (BW) Maj. Dec. over Sandoe Jan. 13 
Others to watch: Schmidl (BR), Sandoe (D), Ali (PV)  

119 
1, Le (Free) 
Pinned Anthony of LC to move back to No. 1 
2, Anthony (LC) 
Hit the 100 win mark! 
3, Linza (PF) 
Others to watch: Jang (BR), Williams (PV)  


125 
1, Hosti (Free) 
Went 6-2 at Loudoun Valley duals 2, Hartman (BR) Defeated Garcia, 9-7 3, Garcia (D) Others to watch: Palacio (PF)


130 
1, Zuhkulu (PF) 
Beat Murray in OT T2, Gaetani (Free) and Landmesser (PV)
Gaetani moves up with Murray falling to Zuhkulu and Landmesser
3, Murray (BR)
Pinned by Landmesser, lost in OT to Zuhkulu
Others to watch: Fawkes (D), Robillard (LC)


135 
1, DiRenzo (BR) 
Broad Run's Outstanding Wrestler at Loudoun Valley duals 
2, Philbrick (Free) 
Unbeaten at Freedom Duals 
3, Belin (PF) 
Pinned by Belin Jan. 13 
Others to watch: Kirkwood (D)  


140 
1, Oswald (PF) 
Defeated Richardson last week; Dec. Young 3-1 
2, Richardson (LC)
Dec. Young last week
3, Young (Free)
Lost to Richardson last week 
Others to watch: Sealy (BW) 


145 1, Sheptock (Free) 
Pinned Garcia, unbeaten at Freedom Duals
2, Montoya (BR) 
pinned Chervenko 
3, Cheverchko (D) 
Others to watch: Garcia (PV) 


152 
1, Murphy (Free) 
Dec. Warden 9-8 
2, Warden (PF) 
Lost 9-8 Dec. to Murphy 
3, Dunlap (BR) 


160 
1, Rowane (PF) 
Defeated Perez; Pinned Scrivo 
2, Perez (LC) 
Defeated Scrivo 1-0 
3, Scrivo (Free) 
Fell to Perez 0-1  


171 
1, Constantino (Free) 
Pinned Roberts
2, Roberts (PV) 
Dec. Mendoza 7-6
3, Mendoza (BR) 
Lost to Roberts 7-6
Others to watch: Stevens (LC)  


189 
1, Gill (PV)
Pinned Freda
1, Freda (Free) 
Pinned by Gill
3, Awad (BW) 
Others to watch: Walden (PF)  


215 
1, Sosa (BW) 
2, Lanzaro (Free) 
3, Sisson (D) 


285 
1, Timbers (Free)
He pins Hayes and won by FFT over Duffin; Undefeated at Freedom Duals
2, Hayes (PV)
Pinned by Timbers
3, Duffin (PF)
If healthy, No. 1
Others to watch: Ward (D)

Football: Stone Bridge's Marcus Harris, Spenser Rositano Both Named First Team All-State

(Jan. 27, 2010) - Stone Bridge High School, which made it all the way to the VHSL Division 5 title game in December, had two juniors, running back Marcus Harris and defensive back Spenser Rositano, named first team AAA all-state by the Virginia High School Coaches Association.

Check out all the selections on VirginiaPreps.com

Football: Broad Run's T.J. Peeler Named AA Player of the Year, Burnett Coach of the Year

(Jan. 27, 2010) - Broad Run High School took home Player of the Year and Coach of the Year honors from the Virginia High School Coaches Association after capturing a second consecutive VHSL Division 4 state title in December with running back T.J. Peeler and departing coach Mike Burnett, who moves to Tuscarora High School in Leesburg next season, being honored.

A total of nine Loudoun players, including five Spartans, two Park View and two Loudoun County players, made either the first or second team.

2009 VHSCA AA All-State Football Team
Offense
First team
Center: Alex Marrs, Graham, 6-2, 240, sr.
Guard: Collin Christovich, Powhatan, 6-3, 286, sr.
Guard: A.J. Scott, R.E. Lee-Staunton, 6-5, 280, sr.
Tackle: Landon Turner, Harrisonburg, 6-5, 310, jr.
Tackle: Taylor Evans, Broad Run, 6-4, 280, sr.
Tight end: Torren Byrd, Graham, 6-2, 220, sr.
Wide receiver: Adrian Fleming, Broad Run, 6-4, 200, sr.
Wide receiver: Stephen Barnette, Salem, 6-3, 157, sr.
Running back: Lorenzo Taliaferro, Bruton, 6-1, 200, sr.
Running back: T.J. Peeler, Broad Run, 6-1, 200, sr.
Running back: Michael Holmes, Harrisonburg, 6-0, 195, jr.
Running back: David Williams, Hidden Valley, 5-10, 178, sr.
Quarterback: Devante White, R.E. Lee-Staunton, 5-9, 175, jr.
Kick returner: Avontius Miller, Greensville County, 5-10, 185, sr.
Kicker: Calle Brown, Loudoun County, 6-4, 200, sr.

Offensive Player of the Year: T.J. Peeler, Broad Run

Defense
First team
End: Chris Ragonesi, Courtland, 6-2, 238, sr.
End: John Washington, Liberty-Bealeton, 6-2, 240, sr.
Lineman: Will Lowe, Richlands, 6-3, 275, jr.
Lineman: Robert Hayes, Park View-Sterling, 6-2, 260, sr.
Lineman: Elijah Washington, John Handley, 6-1, 260, sr.
Linebacker: Chase Williams, Loudoun County, 6-2, 235, sr.
Linebacker: Nick Sigmon, Northside, 6-2, 236, sr.
Linebacker: Seth Fisher, Salem, 6-2, 201, sr.
Linebacker: Byron Becker, Magna Vista, 5-11, 215, sr.
Back: Farkeem French, James Monroe, 5-6, 162, sr.
Back: Shawn Minor, Powhatan, 5-8, 163, sr.
Back: Chris McDaniel, Amherst County, 5-9, 150, sr.
Back: Kyle Linn, Turner Ashby, 6-3, 185, sr.
Punter: Devante White, R.E. Lee-Staunton, 5-9, 175, jr.

Defensive Player of the Year: Nick Sigmon

D-3 Coach of the Year: Burt Torrence, Northside
D-4 Coach of the Year: Mike Burnett, Broad Run

Second team --Offense
Center -- Joe McDonagh, R.E. Lee-Staunton; Guard -- Derek Dowery, John Handley; Kyle Wilson, Salem; Tackle -- Alex Berry, Cave Spring; Cameron Carter; Tight end -- Shane Pouncey, Harrisonburg; Wide receiver -- Anthony Rose, Amherst County; Austin Johnson, Richlands; Running back -- Montell Johnson, Smithfield; Cory Patrick, Tabb; Jeremiah Wilson, John Handley; Philip Scott, Northside; Quarterback -- Stephen Schuler, Western Albemarle; Kick returner -- Austin Johnson, Richlands; Kicker -- Dustin Burdick, R.E. Lee-Staunton.

Second team -- Defense
End -- Brandon Sparrow, Liberty-Bedford; Aaron Linkenhoker, Christiansburg; Lineman -- Frank Foreman, Broad Run; Thomas Sandidge, Amherst County; Cray Webb, Cave Spring; Linebacker -- Johnny Meier, Broad Run; Joel Elliott, Chancellor; Cortez Carter, Liberty-Bealeton; Zach Weller, Christiansburg; Back -- Brandon Lee, Park View-Sterling; David Carter, John Handley; Anthony Toliver, Salem; Tony Russell, Chancellor.

Wrestling Notebook: Freedom Posts 6-2 Mark at Highly-Competitive Loudoun Valley Duals

(Jan. 27, 2010) - The Freedom High School wrestling team had another strong outing last weekend at the Loudoun Valley Duals. The Eagles improved their overall record to 24-3 with a 6-2 finish over the two day tournament.

This tournament was chalked full of quality AAA programs and the Eagles held their own over the course of the two day event losing only to AAA powerhouse Westfield, and Maryland elite Urbana, who are both ranked as top 10 teams in the Metropolitan Area by the Washington Post.

Though Freedom started out the tournament by dropping consecutive matches -- to first Westfield (49-13) , and then getting edged out by Urbana (37-34) -- the Eagles rebounded by defeating a tough North Stafford team. The North Stafford Match began what was a six match run for the Eagles, culminating in a 57-12 Victory over Heritage.

Freedom Results in Duals
Westfield 49 Freedom 13
Urbana 37 Freedom 34
Freedom 46 North Stafford 22
Freedom 37 Osbourn 23
Freedom 58 Cosby 12
Freedom 48 Loudoun Valley 21
Freedom 58 Washington(WV) 17
Freedom 57 Heritage 12

Charles Constantino(171) was named the Eagles most Valuable Wrestler as he went 8-0 over the two days. Also going undefeated for the Eagles was Joe Sheptock(145), who pinned or won by technical fall over all of his opponents.

Having strong outings for the Eagles were:
112- Steven Marquina 6-2
125- Michael Hosti 6-2
130- Sean Gaetani 6-2
135- Tom Philbrick 6-1
152- Matt Murphy 5-3
Hvy- DaQuante Timbers 7-1

Loudoun Valley Duals
Outstanding Wrestler Awards for Loudoun Teams
Broad Run- Vince DiRenzo
Freedom - Charles Constantino
Heritage- Billy Wisman
Loudoun Valley-Mike Garvis
Potomac Falls- Mike Oswald

Final Team Records
Westfield 8-0
Urbana MD 7-1
North Stafford 7-1
Resevoir MD 6-1
Freedom 6-2
Cosby 4-4
Osbourn 3-4
Sherando 3-4
Loudoun Valley 3-5
Broad Run 3-5
Heritage 1-6
Potomac Falls 1-7
Liberty 0-4
Washington WV 0-8

Swim: Updated Top 10 Boys and Girls Times for Season

Swim Notebook: Dual Meet Season Wraps up This Weekend

(Jan. 27, 2010) - Area swim teams were busy over last weekend as they prepare to wrap up the dual meet season this coming weekend and then head into district swim meets.

In the Dulles District the Briar Woods girls and Broad Run boys continued their unbeaten seasons. In the Cedar Run, weather forced a Heritage vs. Loudoun Valley rematch after Prince William teams couldn't travel with the Pride sweeping the Vikes for a second straight week.

And int terms of sweeps, that is all there was with Briar Woods sweeping Dominion, Freedom over George Mason, Potomac Falls over Loudoun County, Broad Run over Park View and McLean over Stone Bridge.

Saturday Results
Briar Woods girls 175, Dominion 111
Briar Woods boys 145, Dominion 141
Freedom boys 162, George Mason 120
Freedom girls 156, George Mason 126

Friday Results
Heritage boys 152, Loudoun Valley 134
Heritage girls, 151, Loudoun Valley 135
Potomac Falls boys 157, Loudoun County 129
Potomac Falls girls 172, Loudoun County 114
Heritage vs. Battlefield PPD
Loudoun Valley vs. Osbourn PPD
McLean boys 175, Stone Bridge 111
McLean girls 179, Stone Bridge 107
Broad Run boys 172, Park View 112
Broad Run girls 187, Park View 68

VivaLoudoun Facebook Fan Page Exclusive: Interview with Olympian Ashley Caldwell!

(Jan. 27, 2010) - For fun we contacted 16-year-old Olympian Ashely Caldwell, the Hamilton, Va. native, who has made the U.S. Freestyle Ski team for next month's Vancouver Games and found out some more details on what the rising star has been up to. Check out the interview on our VivaLoudoun Facebook fan page!

Cross Country: Former Handley Coach, Current Valley Assistant Scott Burns to Lead New Woodgrove Program

Purcellville (Jan. 27, 2010) - Former Handley High School head cross country coach and current Loudoun Valley assistant, Scott Burns, will lead Woodgrove High School's cross country program when the new school opens this coming fall.

Burns, a physical education teacher at Farmwell Middle School in Ashburn, was approved as the Wolverines first XC coach at last night's Loudoun County Public School's board meeting.

Burns comes to Woodgrove after serving as the head cross country Coach at Handley High School for 14 years. He has led his teams to one state championship (1993), one state runner-up (1990) and four top five finishes at the state meet (1992, 1998, 1999, 2000).

Currently Burns serves as an assistant coach at Loudoun Valley High School. He will hold an informational meeting for students interested in cross country at Woodgrove High School in the near future. Please check the Woodgrove Athletic website for updated information.

Gymnastics: VivaLoudoun 2009-10 Top Scores

Gymnastics Notebook: Loudoun County Captures Aloha Festival Gold Division; Stone Bridge Scores Big with Return of Tori Severin

(Jan. 27, 2010) - The Loudoun County High School gymnastics team captured the Aloha Festival Gold Division title Saturday at Stonewall Jackson and earlier in the week, Stone Bridge High School scored the area's top team score of the season with a 140.550 with the help of Tori Severin who returned from a month-long ankle injury to score 9.5 on the beam.

Aloha Festival
Team Results Gold Division:
1st Loudoun County 102.90
2nd Brook Point 100.50
3rd Stonewall Jackson 100.025
4th Potomac Falls 99.55
5th Mills Godwin (Richmond area) 97.025
6th Harrisonburg 88.45
7th Hanover (Richomond area) 87.075
8th Heritage 79.90
9th Turner Ashby 75.075
10th Osbourn 58.00

Loudoun County notes:
*Jessica Drews was 5th on Vault (8.8), 5th on bars (8.725), 6th all around (35.00), and 1st on the floor exercise (9.275).
*Christina Thoppil was 5th on vault (8.8), 6th on bars (8.55) and 9th all around (33.625)
*Danielle Scoggin was 6th on vault (8.75), 6th on beam (8.6), and 8th all around (34.275)
*Layla Ghuzlan contributed to the team effort with her highest vault score of the season (8.2).

The Raiders will next compete at the Dulles District meet at Briar Woods High School on Sat. Feb. 6th.

Heritage notes:
*L.E. Lloyd finished 8th on vault with a season high 8.7.
*Personal bests were turned in by Brittan Dyer, Shannon Grubbs, L.E. Lloyd and Nina Pender

The Heritage team will next compete at the Cedar Run District meet at Loudoun Valley High School on Mon. Feb. 1.

Stone Bridge Gymnastics Meet @ West Springfield Jan. 22, 2010

Team Results:
1. Stone Bridge 140.550
2. Jefferson 131.725
3. Falls Church 130.175
4. Woodson 126.525
5. West Springfield 110.725
6. Lee 98.450

Top Bulldog Finishers:
Vault
1st: Casey Merwin 9.0
2nd: Amy Fissmer 8.8

Bars
2nd: Tori Severin 8.675
5th: Katherine Voelker 8.2

Beam
1st: Tori Severin 9.5
2nd: Chelsea Fonseca 9.15
4th: Tricia Grywatch 8.9

Floor
2nd: Casey Merwin 9.375
3rd: Amy Fissmer & Kelly McCabe 9.3
6th Chelsea Foseca 8.975

Freedom Wins 5-Team Meet at Dominion
The Eagles were led by Alexis Chaet (34.450 All Around) in this victory last week. Complete results.

News: Snowstorm Due Saturday, Freedom Moves up Girls Basketball Game vs. Robinson to Friday

(Jan. 27, 2010) - A potentially winter snowstorm is due to hit Loudoun Saturday, and just in case, at least one scheduled Saturday game has been pushed up to Friday.

The Freedom High School varsity girls basketball game vs. Robinson scheduled for Sat. Jan. 30 has been moved to Fri. Jan. 29 at 6:30 p.m. The game will be played at Freedom High School.

"This change was made in an attempt to be proactive and not force any cancellation due to bad weather," Freedom Athletic Director Matt Oblas said Wednesday in an email.

The Freedom freshmen girls basketball game vs. Paul VI scheduled for Saturday will not be played and will be rescheduled at a later date.

Forecasts for Saturday are calling for a high of 27 degrees, a low of 16 degrees, and 70 percent chance of periods of snow.

Volleyball: Loudoun Sweeps All-State Awards! LC's Hanna, LV's Clark Players of the Year; LC's Brown, LV's Johnson Coaches of the Year

(Jan. 27, 2010) - As if the clean sweep in November's Virginia High School League volleyball state finals wasn't enough -- with Loudoun County winning its third straight AA title and Loudoun Valley taking the AAA title -- it was "All Loudoun" in the Virginia High School Coaches Association all-state awards with Raider Julianne Hanna and Viking Morgan Clark Players of the Year and Raider coach Jarod Brown and Viking coach Laird Johnson Coaches of the Year.

2009 VHSCA AA All-State Volleyball Team
1st Team (Alphabetical):
Player/School/Grade/Position
Sarah Campbell - Grafton - 12 - S
Juliane Hanna - Loudoun County - 12 - OH
Sarah Harper - Western Albemarle - 12 - OH
Jocelyn Kellinger - Cave Spring - 12 - L
Morgan Kline - Grafton - 11 - OH
Bailey Lowenhaupt - Lafayette - 12 - OH
Robin Marsala - Loudoun County - 12 - OH
Morgan Shannon - Cave Spring - 10 - OH

2nd Team (Alphabetical):
Player/School/Grade/Position
Michelle Heath - Rustburg - 10 - OH
Krista Hughes - Jamestown - 12 - OH
Adrianna Ramos - Chancellor - 11 - OH/S
Brooke Redmon - Kettle Run - 12 - MB
Taylor Riley - EC Glass - 12 - S
Sam Ringer - Hidden Valley - 12 - RS
Elisa Scudder - Broad Run - 12 - MH
Macey Tyree - Lord Botetourt - 11 - OH

Honorable Mention (Alphabetical):
Player/School/Grade/Position
Alexa Benson - Spotswood - 12 - S
Rachel Binda - Waynesboro - 12 - OH
Kayla Crawford - Powhatan - 11 - OH
Grayce Darden - Martinsville - 11 - MH
Becca Houff - Fort Defiance - 12 - OH
Maleia Neely - Carroll County - 11 - S/Opp
Honesty Roders - Carroll County - 11 - L
Kayla Walker - Fluvanna - 12 - OH
Vanessa Villalobos - Faquier - 12 - L

AA State Player of the Year:
Juliane Hanna - Loudoun County - 12 - OH
State Coach of the Year:
Jarod Brown - Loudoun County


2009 VHSCA AAA All-State Volleyball Team
1st team
Lindsay Gill, Stone Bridge
Megan Meleski, Mills Godwin
Morgan Clark, Loudoun Valley
Nicole Bennett, Loudoun Valley
Susie Murach, Robinson
Lindsay Stephens, South County
Mallory Woolridge, Deep Run
Chelsea Blanford, Cox

2nd team
Megan Beckwith, Heritage
Kellie Goss, Forrest Park
Christine Beckham, Stone Bridge
Allison Williams, Chantilly
Maggie Murphy, Mills Godwin
Gabrielle Smith, Princess Anne
Rachel Smith, Cox
Caroline Ford, Kellam

Honorable Mention:
Abby Hendrix, Albemarle
Lian Bernett, Heritage
Rachel Goss, Forrest Park
Elyse Bush, Yorktown
Elysse Richardson, Langley
Julie Cushman, James River
Erin Fitzgerald, Hermitage
Ryane Majewski, Hanover
Maddie Wood, Mills Godwin
Brooke Barnes, Princess Anne
Ally Karol, Great Bridge

Player of the year: Morgan Clark, Loudoun Valley
Coach of the year: Laird Johnson, Loudoun Valley

News: 16-Year-Old Hamilton Native Ashley Caldwell Makes U.S. Olympic Freestyle Team

(Jan. 27, 2010) - Loudoun will be represented in the next month's 2010 Vancouver Olympics as 16-year-old Hamilton, Va. native Ashley Caldwell has made the U.S. freestyle team.

Caldwell is a former gymnasts who used to compete for APEX Gymnastics locally. Caldwell has been skiing since she was 3 and started freestyle aerial skiing when she was 13. Read a feature on her from Jason S. Rufner in the Loudoun Times-Mirror from 2008 that details her path to the sport .

Caldwell is the first athlete from the the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association's Elite Air Program to qualify for the Olympics. She did well at the Olympic Trials and then earned her spot on the roster for Vancouver by finishing 10th and 13th in a pair of World Cup events earlier this month.

2010 U.S. OLYMPIC FREESTYLE SKI TEAM
(name, hometown, age as of opening ceremonies, birthdate, (past Olympics))

Aerials
Men
Matt DePeters, Hamburg, NY, 22, 8/20/87
Dylan Ferguson, Amesbury, MA, 21, 8/10/88
Jeret "Speedy" Peterson, Boise, ID, 28, 12/12/81 (2002, 2006)
Ryan St. Onge, Winter Park, CO, 26, 2/7/83 (2006)

Women
Ashley Caldwell, Hamilton, VA, 16, 9/14/1993
Emily Cook, Belmont, MA, 30, 7/1/79 (2006)
Jana Lindsey, Black Hawk, SD, 25, 9/18/84 (2006)
Lacy Schnoor, Draper, UT, 24, 6/12/85

Moguls
Men
Patrick Deneen, Cle Elum, WA, 22, 12/25/87
Michael Morse, Duxbury, MA, 28, 4/2/81
Nate Roberts, Park City, UT, 27, 3/24/82
Bryon Wilson, Park City, UT, 21, 4/7/88

Women
Shannon Bahrke, Tahoe City, CA, 29, 11/7/80 (2002, 2006)
Hannah Kearney, Norwich, VT, 23, 2/26/86 (2006)
Heather McPhie, Bozeman, MT, 25, 5/28/84
Michelle Roark, Denver, 35, 11/16/74 (2006)

Ski Cross
Men
Casey Puckett, Aspen, CO, 37, 9/22/72 (1994, 1998, 2002, 2006) *
Daron Rahlves, Sugar Bowl, CA, 36, 6/12/73 (1998, 2002, 2006) *

* Past alpine skiing Olympians

News: VHSL Redistricting and Reclassification Committee Acts Upon Alignment Plan Appeals

Charlottesville (Jan. 26, 2010) - There were winners and losers on Tuesday off the field as the Virginia High School League's Redistricting and Reclassification committee heard modification appeals to the 2011-12 and 2012-14 alignment plan.

Those that had their appeals denied, including schools that play in AA Region II and AAA Northwest Region which includes Loudoun schools, will have another opportunity to appeal as the committee will meet April 19 to consider final appeals. After acting on appeals, the committee will present its final plan with justification for Executive Committee approval in May.

Highlighted below are the appeals that affect regions where Loudoun schools play

Group A modification requests and decision:
Stonewall Jackson (Q) requested assignment to Shenandoah District rather than the Bull Run District -- (Approved).
Bluestone requested assignment to James River District, Region B, Group A, rather than Southside District, Region I, Group AA – (Approved).
Nottoway requested assignment to James River District, Region B, Group A, rather than Southside District, Region I, Group AA – (Approved).
Central-Woodstock requested assignment to Region B, Group A, rather than Northwestern District, Region II, Group AA – (Denied).
William Monroe requested assignment to Region B, Group A, rather than Jefferson District, Region II, Group AA – (Denied).
Graham requested assignment to Mountain Empire District, Region C, Group A, rather than Southwest District, Region IV, Group AA – (Approved).
Grundy requested assignment to Black Diamond District, Region D, Group A, rather than Southwest District, Region IV, Group AA – (Approved).

Group AA modification requests and decision:
Powhatan requested assignment to Jefferson District, Region II, Group AA, rather than Southside District, Region I, Group AA – (Approved).
Culpeper County requested assignment to Evergreen District, Region II, Group AA, rather than Battlefield District, Region I, Group AA – (Denied).
Eastern View requested assignment to Evergreen District, Region II, Group AA, rather than Battlefield District, Region I, Group AA – (Denied).
Orange requested assignment to Jefferson District, Region II, Group AA, rather than Commonwealth District, Northwest Region, Group AAA – (Denied).
Sherando requested assignment to Northwestern District, Region II, Group AA, rather than Cedar Run District, Northwest Region, Group AAA – (Denied).
Patrick Henry-Roanoke requested assignment to Group AA, rather than Western Valley District, Northwest Region, Group AAA – (Denied).
William Fleming requested assignment to Group AA, rather than Western Valley District, Northwest Region, Group AAA – (Denied).

Group AAA modification requests and decision:
Patriot (new Prince William County High School) requested assignment to Cedar Run District, Northwest Region, Group AAA, rather than Northwestern District, Region II, Group AA – (Approved).

Photo Gallery: Girls Basketball - Freedom vs. Loudoun County - By Gary Sousa

This photographer not only has great shots but a great last name as well! Click on any photo to view the gallery!

Photo Gallery: Boys Basketball - Freedom vs. Loudoun County - By Gary Sousa

Well we have photos this weekend from the "better" of the Sousa photographers ... Gary Sousa shot the boys and girls doubleheader at Loudoun County Friday while VivaLoudoun Dan Sousa was playing TV man ("Stay Classy Leesburg ...") ... There is no relation between these two Sousa's ... including the fact that Gary is a true professional photographer ... click on any link to view the photos and help out both Sousa's by purchasing some copies for your family!

Girls Basketball: Top Two Area Teams Clash Tonight in Leesburg

Leesburg (Jan. 22, 2010) - Two programs that have done but win the past couple of seasons will meet tonight at 7:45 p.m. as Loudoun County hosts Freedom in a key AA Dulles District girls basketball contest.

A win would put Freedom on the path to a second straight regular season title and the Raiders can tie the Eagles if they defend their home court. Both teams won VHSL state titles last year -- Freedom in Division 3 and Loudoun County in Division 4. This year only one can win a state title as they both compete in Division 4.

The boys/girls doubleheader starts with the boys at 6 p.m. The girls game will be televised by Verizon FiOS1. Both games will be aired on the Internet by the Loudoun County High School Athletic Booster Club (www.lchsabc.org)

The Skinny on Tonight's Girls Game

When: Fri. Jan. 22, 2009
Where: Loudoun County High School (Leesburg)
Time: Girls tip off after boys game which starts at 6 p.m., apx. 7:45

Records: Freedom (11-3, 7-0 in Dulles District), Loudoun County (11-2, 6-1 in Dulles District)

Last year: Loudoun County 25-5 and Division 4 state champion
Last year: Freedom 28-2 and Division 3 state champion

On Dec. 15: Free 54, LC 47 - Eagles have won five straight meetings!

All time series (LC leads 7-6 but Freedom has won 5 straight)
Dec. 13, 2005 - LC 90, Free 11
Jan. 27, 2006 - LC 75, Free 5
Dec. 18, 2006 - LC 73, Free 40
Jan. 27, 2007 - LC 47, Free 45
Dec. 1, 2007 - LC 47, Free 42
Jan. 14, 2008 - LC 56, Free 50
Feb. 16, 2008 - Free 70, LC 66
Feb. 23, 2008 - LC 48, Free 47 (district title game, Alissa Kain buzzer beater)
Dec. 6, 2008 - Free 73, LC 49
Jan. 12, 2009 - Free 58, LC 41
Feb. 10, 2009 - Free 49, LC 42
Feb. 21, 2009 - Free 61, LC 57 (district title game)
Dec. 15, 2009 - Free 54, LC 47

Starters
Freedom
No. Player Yr Hgt Stats
10 Jessica Escorza (SR) 5-11 8.5 ppg, 5.9 apg,
13 Kelsey Buchanan (SR) 6-3 16.3 ppg, 12.1 rpg, 4.8 bpg
14 Dionna Scott (JR) 5-11 16.8 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 2.5 spg
20 Kim Koditek (JR) 5-5 3.4 ppg
22 Alexis Mayo (SO) 5-7 3.4 ppg

Loudoun County
No. Player Yr Hgt Stats
3 Kendra Holmes (SR) 5-9 - 13.5 ppg, 8.8 rpg, 3.8 apg
12 Jenna Strange (SO) 5-11 - 6.7 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 3.0 spg
21 Alissa Kain (SR) 5-9 - 14.8 ppg, 7.2 rpg, 3.8 apg
22 Erica Linnemann (SO) - 5-5 5.8 ppg
24 Brittany Batts (JR) - 5-7 19.3 ppg, 2.8 spg

3 Keys to LC Winning
Loudoun County Coach Kevin Reed
1) Defensive Rebounding
2) Value Every Possession - Offensive and Defensive
3) Multiple Empty Possessions - We can't have them!

3 Keys to Freedom Winning
Freedom Coach Jason Eldredge
1) Win turnover battle (create! Not give up ... Had 39 vs. Riverdale Baptist on Tuesday!)
2) Keep composure (keep heads on straight, both teams will make runs)
3) Rebounding

The Two Schools:
Old School (Loudoun County is Loudoun's oldest, opened in 1954, when all the old small high schools in the county were closed and combined into one "modern" school) vs. New School (Freedom along with Briar Woods opened in 2005, the last schools opened in county)

**No Loudoun basketball teams had ever won a state title in history ... Until both schools did last season ... Freedom in Division 3 and Loudoun County in Division 4 ... They both play Division 4 this season.

The Coaches
Loudoun County coach Kevin Reed is 149-48 in 8 seasons including 104-21 in the last 5 seasons Freedom coach Jason Elredge is 76-42 in 5 seasons including 60-12 in the last 3 seasons

Freedom and LC
Last 5 Years Side-by-Side
Year --- Free -- LC
05-06 1-21 29-2
06-07 15-9 16-8
07-08 20-7 22-4
08-09 28-2 25-5
09-10 12-3 12-2

College Bound
Freedom's Kelsey Buchanan and Jessica Escorza have college scholarships ... Buchanan to Delaware and Escorza to Wofford

Gymnastics: Loudoun Valley Tops Battlefield in Cedar Run Quad; Spotts 9.65 on Beam, Huebner 9.50 on Floor

(Jan. 22, 2010) - Led by Shae Spotts with a 9.65 on the Beam and Amanda Huebner with a 9.5 on the floor, Loudoun Valley edged Battlefield Wednesday in a AAA Cedar Run District quad meet in Purcellville.

The Vikings scored a season-best 136.45 with Battlefield right behind with 133.3. Stonewall Jackson was third at 95.65 and Osbourn scored 40.8.

The 9.65 for Spotts on the beam was the top mark of any gymnast in the county this season and Huebner's 9.5 on the floor tied the mark turned in by Potomac Falls' Allie Daczkowski this week.

Click for results.

Basketball: Heritage Games with Battlefield Tonight Postponed; Make-ups Cancelled Planned Stone Bridge Meetings

Leesburg (Jan. 22, 2010) - The Heritage High School boys and girls basketball games with Battlefield have been postponed tonight and the make-up will be Feb. 8. The planned Heritage vs. Stone Bridge Feb. 8 games have been cancelled and will not be made up.

Also the Cedar Run swim meets planned for Friday have been reshuffled with the Loudoun Valley vs. Osbourn and Heritage vs. Battlefield meets postponed and instead the Vikings and Pride will swim at 7 p.m. at Ida Lee against each other.

Basketball: Jan. 20-21 Round-up and Jan. 22-23 Skinny

Kevin McGaughey and Taylor Johnson postgame after Broad Run improved to 15-1 on the season with a non-district win over Heritage Thursday night.


(Jan. 22, 2010) - It will be a busy weekend for area basketball players as the high Schools have 15 games scheduled as the teams wrap up play prior to a five-break for exams and also make-up some snowed out contests from December.

The Skinny
Fri. Jan. 22
Boys Basketball
Stone Bridge at TJ, 7:30
The Skinny: Bulldogs willing to concede the LEGO robotic competition to TJ but not this basketball game
Heritage at Battlefield, 7:30
The Skinny: No truth to rumor that Austin Campbell signals for the "no huddle" when the Pride fall behind
Freedom at Loudoun County, 6
The Skinny: The Raiders owe the Eagles a little payback from a loss in South Riding ... as well as several term papers and a book report owed this weekend
Potomac Falls at Park View, 7:30
The Skinny: Wait ... didn't these two teams just play ... like deja vu all over again.

Girls Basketball
TJ at Stone Bridge, 7:30
The Skinny: If SB freshman Murielle Tierney keeps playing so well we are going to have to stop misspelling her first name!
Battlefield at Heritage, 7:30
The Skinny: Does it strike anybody as odd that Battlefield Parkway runs right next to Heritage High School?
Freedom at Loudoun County, 7:45
The Skinny: Lakes vs. Celtics. UNC vs. Duke. Hatfield's vs. McCoy's. You get the point!
Park View at Potomac Falls, 7:30
The Skinny: Wait ... didn't these two teams just play ... like deja vu ... wait, didn't I just write that a minute ago ...

Sat. Jan. 23
Boys Basketball
Stone Bridge at Madison, 7
The Skinny: Bulldogs forced enough pressure on Warhawks in last game that Madison was making turnovers on the Greenway on the way home
Briar Woods at Potomac Falls, 7:30
The Skinny: Who could blame Lukas Mihailovich if he made his teammates call him "Fiddy" 
Broad Run at Dominion, 7:30
The Skinny: If you look up the definition of a "trap game" Wikipedia ... this game shows up!
Kettle Run at Park View, 3:30
The Skinny: If Region II held a rodeo competition then Kettle Run would have to be a favorite on name alone

Girls Basketball
Stone Bridge at Madison, 5
The Skinny: Can Bulldogs repeat big win at home vs. Madison earlier this month?
Dominion at Broad Run, 7:30
The Skinny: Titans have played well enough at times this season to bust "The Streak" ... could Saturday be the night?
Potomac Falls at Briar Woods, 7:30
The Skinny: Should we make all three of these last Skinny's end in question marks? Just asking ...

The Round-up

Thurs. Jan. 21
Boys Basketball
Broad Run 89, Heritage 67
The Skinny: Taylor "T-Bone" Johnson scored like top sirloin with career-high 26 points in non-district win over the Pride. BR off to 15-1 start, believed to be best in school history.
Osbourn 57, Loudoun Valley 49
The Skinny: Vikes not enough firebpower to win Cedar Run game at home.

Girls Basketball
Heritage 45, Broad Run 42
The Skinny: Pride still missing top player Necole Sterling but they notch third win on the season with non-district victory over Broad Run.
Loudoun Valley 54, Osbourn 48 (OT)
Vikes with key win in Cedar Run to put firm hold on second place behind Stonewall Jackson -- two game lead with three to play.

Wed. Jan. 20
Boys Basketball
Briar Woods 52, Loudoun County 48
Myles Tate scores 17 to lead Falcons to Dulles District win
Freedom 48, Dominion 43
Darren Hawkins leads the Eagles to their second district win on the season
Potomac Falls 71, Park View 53
Ryan McCarter's 25 is not enough for Pats against balanced Panther attack with 20 from Lukas Miahailovich and 18 from Brendon Chesson.

Girls Basketball
Loudoun County 71, Briar Woods 46
Brittany Batts scores 26 and Kendra Holmes adds 18 as Raiders run past Falcons
Freedom 75, Dominion 19
Kelsey Buchanan has huge night with 32 as Eagles keep Titans winless
Potomac Falls 66, Park View 50
Raven Short scores 25 as Panthers remain a solid third place in Dulles District