News: Woodgrove Assistant AD Trenary Returns Home to Become Clark County Schools Director of Operations

(Jan. 5, 2011) - Woodgrove High School assistant athletic director Randy Trenary has left Loudoun County Public Schools to become the Clarke County Public Schools new Director of Operations.

Trenary's first official day in his new position was today. The long-time Clarke County resident, is a former teacher, coach and athletic director in Clarke County. He left Clarke County to work as assistant AD at Heritage High School when it opened in 2002 and he moved to Woodgrove this fall to help open the new Purcellville school.

"It is a pretty good opportunity for me and my family. I couldn't turn it down," said Trenary.

As Director of Operations in Clarke, Trenary's primary areas of responsibility will include transportation, safety and security, emergency management, custodial, and food service operations.

"It is a big loss for us but a no brainer for him. It is a great opportunity for Randy," said Woodgrove Athletic Director Rusty Lowery. Woodgrove's search for a new assistant AD will start soon.

In the fall, Trenary was inducted into the Clarke County High School Sports Hall of Fame.

Boys Basketball: Rawson Leads Broad Run to 83-74 Win Over Loudoun County

By Alanna Dvorak
VivaLoudoun College Intern

Leesburg (Jan. 5, 2010) - Senior Zach Rawson scored a career-high 29 points to lead Broad Run High School to a 83-74 Dulles District boys basketball win over Loudoun County Tuesday night.

The win improved Broad Run to 4-1 in district and 10-1 overall as they look to keep pace with unbeaten Potomac Falls (5-0, 9-0).

Sophomore Nigel Johnson scored 27 points for Broad Run in the win and senior Taylor Johnson added 18 but Rawson was the big surprise as he came in averaging eight points a game but went 13 of 19 from the field.

"I'm just trying to play my role," said Rawson. "Today that role was getting to the hoop and score."

Senior Colin Gibson led the Raiders with 21 points.

"We kept the score low and didn't panic," said Loudoun County head coach Mark Alexander. "But they have some talented shooters."

Broad Run ended the first quarter with a six point lead, and after an even second quarter the lead was extended to eight points at the half.

Broad Run's offensive surge in the final quarter, during which they scored 28 points, sealed the win.

Both teams struggled with turnovers and both Broad Run players and head coach John Costello were critical of their teams defensive performance.

"We're happy to get the win, but we didn't play too well on defense," said Rawson.

Loudoun County, now 5-5 overall and 2-3 in the district, has improved since their 0-3 start earlier this season.

"I think we can beat anyone if we continue to improve," said Alexander.

Broad Run's only blemish on their season is a loss December to Potomac Falls and the two teams are slated to tangle again on January 28th.

"We're not trying to look ahead," said Costello. "We cannot slip up once. One more loss could ruin the season."

BOX:
BRHS: 26 17 19 21 - 74
LCHS: 20 15 20 19 - 83


Scorers:
BRHS: Gooch - 5, T. Johnson - 18, N. Johnson - 27, Z. Rawson - 29, E. Hiatt - 2, R. Mcnamee - 2
LCHS: Huber - 7, Anderson - 11, Mays - 10, Pratt - 11, Metz - 2, Veschi - 12, Gibson - 21

News: Diviney Returns Home After Two Week Stay in ICU

(Dec. 23, 2010) - Former Broad Run High School athlete Ryan Diviney, in a coma for more than a year after a savage beating while at the University of West Virginia, returned home on Sunday after a two week stay in the ICU.

Diviney had to be rushed to the emergency room prior to Christmas after developing a hgh fever that topped around 106.8 degrees.

His family is monitoring him closely right now after his temperature fell to 95.1 yesterday and the last time his temperature went low he ended up in the emergency room.

Update from Rally for Ryan website (please visit to donate to the family to help with his care and see more coverage on his recovery)
Jan. 3 update --

Basketball: Tuesday night Scoreboard

VivaLoudoun Basketball Scoreboard
Tues. Jan. 4
Boys Basketball
Briar Woods 64, Fauquier 52
Broad Run 83, Loudoun County 74
Potomac Falls 80, Dominion 59
Park View 59, Freedom 52
Stonewall Jackson 64, Heritage 39
Loudoun Valley 54, Battlefield 52
Woodgrove 71, Tuscarora 58

Girls Basketball
Loudoun County 71, Broad Run 49
Potomac Falls 38, Dominion 33
Freedom 49, Park View 38
Stonewall Jackson 84, Heritage 31
Loudoun Valley 53, Battlefield 51
Woodgrove 47, Tuscarora 31

Monday Night Basketball Scoreboard + The Skinny

VivaLoudoun Monday Night Scoreboard
Boys
Langley 71, Stone Bridge 55
The Skinny: Bulldogs fall to 2-9 on season. Read the full story here!
SBHS: 9 15 21 10 - 55
LHS: 19 16 17 19 - 71
SBHS scoring: M. Johnson 8, Marcus Matthews 7, R. Lowdermilk 19, M. Hamrick 5, D. Elezear 8, J. Wohlfert 8 (10 rebounds, 3 blocks)
LHS scoring: A. Vasiliadis 8, D. Dixon 19, J. Cochran 2, T. Evans 6, B.
Anderson 13, J. Robinson 1, D. Adams 11, B. Dwyer 6, P. Haddad 3
South Lakes 73, TJ 67
Fairfax 60, Madison 50

Girls
Stone Bridge 56, Langley 42
The Skinny: Nicole Prince had a great all-around game to lead the Bulldogs to a Liberty District win with 16 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Also for SB (10-1): Murielle Tiernan scored 14 points with eight rebounds and Megan Della-Penna added 10 points and seven boards.

Heritage 44, Tuscarora 37
The Skinny: Pride improve to 6-4 on season with win over new Leesburg neighbor Huskies (3-60.
HERITAGE 44, TUSCARORA (VA.) 37
H (6-4, 0-0) — Tibbs 10, Whoolery 9, Reilly 8, Nibbelink 5, Grabbi 4, Robinson 3, Fischer 2, Tidgewell 2, Smart 1. Totals 18 8-17 44.
T (3-6, 2-3) — Al-Bayyinah 9, Pickett 9, Donovan 6, Mickles 5, Dunn 4, Orr 3, Wideman 1. Totals 15 5-14 37.
Halftime: Heritage, 24-19.
Three-point goals: T 2 (Donovan, Mickles).
Fairfax 47, Madison 41
South Lakes 64, TJ 35

Boys Basketball: Stone Bridge Falls to Langley

By Alanna Dvorak
VivaLoudoun College Intern

Ashburn (Jan. 3, 2010) - A shorthanded Stone Bridge Boys basketball team -- with just 10 available on the Bulldogs 15-man roster -- fell at home Monday night to Langley, 71-55, in a Liberty District game.

The Saxons improved to 3-0 district and 5-5 overall while the Bulldogs drop to 1-2 and 2-9.

"During the first quarter, we didn't have energy. We played well in the 2nd and 3rd quarters," said Stone Bridge coach Sonny Green. "By the 4th quarter, we were worn down."

Stone Bridge was down five players due to various injuries, including sophomore Jon Allen.

The Saxons began the game quickly and ended the first quarter with a 19-9 advantage.

Ryan Lowdermilk
(photo by Jimmy Dunne)

The Bulldogs' improved in the second quarter, trailing by 11 at the half, and cut into the lead during the third quarter to trail 52-45 headed into the final quarter. However, the hosts never recovered from the deficit and were once again outscored in the fourth quarter.

"We got behind too early," said senior guard Ryan Lowdermilk. Lowdermilk was the Bulldogs' lead scorer with 19 points. Leading the Saxons in points, also with 19, was junior guard Daniel Dixon.


Stone Bridge travels to South Lakes High School Thursday. Green hopes to limit turnovers and attack in the paint, feeding off of Jack Wohlfert and Danny Eleazer's post performances today.

"We're best when we attack the rim," said Green.

SBHS: 9 15 21 10 - 55
LHS: 19 16 17 19 - 71
SBHS scoring: M. Johnson 8, Marcus Matthews 7, R. Lowdermilk 19, M. Hamrick 5, D. Elezear 8, J. Wohlfert 8 (10 rebounds, 3 blocks)
LHS scoring: A. Vasiliadis 8, D. Dixon 19, J. Cochran 2, T. Evans 6, B.
Anderson 13, J. Robinson 1, D. Adams 11, B. Dwyer 6, P. Haddad 3

Jimmy Dunne Stone Bridge Boys Basketball Photo Galleries
Dec. 29: Stone Bridge vs. Loudoun Valley
Dec. 28: Stone Bridge vs. Broad Run
Dec. 27: Stone Bridge vs. Dominion
Dec. 21: Stone Bridge vs. Madison
Dec. 17: Stone Bridge vs. TJ
Dec. 15: Stone Bridge vs. Loudoun Valley
Dec. 13: Stone Bridge vs. Heritage
Dec. 11: Stone Bridge vs. Park View
Dec. 10: Stone Bridge vs. Potomac Falls
Dec. 7: Stone Bridge vs. Broad Run

Boys Basketball: Deadline for Reserved Tickets for VirginiaPreps.com Classic is Near

(Jan. 4, 2010) - VirginiaPreps.com expects a sellout for its Jan. 22 VirginiaPreps.com Classic boys basketball tournament at Green Run High School in Virginia Beach which will feature six games including Middleburg Academy taking on Booker T. Washington.

The deadline for purchasing reserved tickets is approaching. For more info: http://virginiapreps.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1165190.

Pre-Reserved Tickets for the VirginiaPreps.com Boys Basketball Classic will cost $8 (which saves $2 off the General Admission Price of $10). For children ages 5-12 it costs $3 (saves $2 off regular price of $5). You can pre-reserve by simply e-mailing me at tickets@matthewhatfield.com. Please specify your name and number of tickets. Be sure to show ID, pay for your tickets upon arrival at the door/gate at the school and you can pick up your tickets there.

VirginiaPreps released the following information: "For the boys event on Jan. 22 we are anticipating a sellout with already over 50 pre-reserve tickets gone ... we are likely going to cap it per Green Run's request, so pre-reserve on that could be closing/selling out soon, it's highly encouraged for all fans (esp. any from TC Williams, Phoebus, Middleburg and Booker T. for those final two games) to get their tickets now because it's doubtful they can walk up and get them the night of the event, at least for those final two games."

Lineup with Updated Records
12:30 PM - Deep Run (6-4) vs. Norview (3-5)
2:00 PM - C.D. Hylton (7-1) vs. Nansemond River (8-0)
3:30 PM - Potomac (9-1) vs. Tallwood (5-1)
5:00 PM - Annandale (4-4) vs. Green Run (4-3)
6:30 PM - Middleburg Academy (11-2) vs. Booker T. Washington (7-1)
8:00 PM - #5 T.C. Williams (7-0) vs. #3 Phoebus (6-0)

Youth Sports - Baseball - Greater Loudoun Babe Ruth Opens Registration

(Jan. 4, 2010) - Registration for the Greater Loudoun Babe Ruth's spring season is now open. Registration is available through the league's website at www.glbr.org. Early-bird registration ends January 31.

On the Sidelines with Dan Sousa: Woodgrove Junior Dane Mullins Brings Walter the Wolverine to Life and Gives New School Spirit

Part 2 of the Interview

View a full photo gallery of Walter the Woverine!
On the Sidelines with Dan Sousa

(Jan. 3, 2011) - In 2010 I had the pleasure of meeting hundreds of students from across Loudoun's 12 high schools, many of them with great stories to be told, but the most intriguing young man I met in 2010 was an industrious junior at Woodgrove High School, Dane Mullins, who through ingenuity, skill, hard work and love for his new school brought the mascot Walter the Woverine to life and thus gave life to a new community.

Mullins, an experienced welder, who has owned his own excavation and landscaping business since he was 15, took it upon himself to make a motorized mascot for the new school in Purcellville and with the help of his family and friends, Mullins took a sand rail and built a fiberglass body onto it and created one of the most awesome mascots a school could hope for.


Prior to the final home football game of this first season at Woodgrove, I interviewed Dane and his family about Walter the Wolverine. The story of how Dane built the motorized mascot, is best left to him.

This is Dane's story:

Youth Sports - Girls Basketball - Loudoun Freedom AAU to Hold Tryouts for All Age Groups

(Jan. 3, 2011) - The Loudoun Freedom girls basketball AAU organization will hold tryouts for 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade and high school girls teams in late February for the Spring 2011 AAU tournament season.

The organization is seeking quality players and coaches for all teams and age groups. If interested and would like more information, please contact Michael Turner at michaelturner@aol.com or 703-303-0808. www.loudounfreedom.com.

Cheers Sports and VivaLoudoun "Special States" Athletes of the Month Photo Shoot

Photo shoot held at Lifetime Fitness in Ashburn.

Ashburn (Jan. 2, 2011) - Cheers Sports and VivaLoudoun.com released today a very special photo shoot that featured Athletes of the Month for Fall 2010 that won or were finalists in state championships in November and December. Each month VivaLoudoun chooses athletes of the month from the 12 public high schools in Loudoun and the athletes are featured in a photo shoot shot. This special photo shoot took place on Dec. 19 at Lifetime Fitness.

"We had already honored cross country and golf athletes that made it to States in our previous shoots but we wanted something special for the competitive cheer, football and volleyball players that won or were finalists for state titles this year," said VivaLoudoun editor and founder Dan Sousa. "We also want to thank Lifetime Fitness for hosting this super photo shoot!"

Check out all the photos from our photo shoot this month at Cheers Sports here!

Special 2010 States Shoot

Football
Justin Baker, Briar Woods
Michael Brownlee, Briar Woods
Alex Carter, Briar Woods
Pat Derrickson, Briar Woods
Trace McSorley, Briar Woods
DeVontae O'Bannion, Briar Woods
Zach Pierce, Briar Woods
Victor Rizzardi, Briar Woods
Matt Rolin, Briar Woods
Scott Rolin, Briar Woods
Gabe Sosa, Briar Woods
Jon Allen, Stone Bridge
Ben Branower, Stone Bridge
Adam Forbes, Stone Bridge
Kyle Gouveia, Stone Bridge
Marcus Harris, Stone Bridge
Calvin Hollenhorst, Stone Bridge
Ryan Lowdermilk, Stone Bridge
Alex Mokhiber, Stone Bridge
Aaron Palmer, Stone Bridge
Dexter Rogers, Stone Bridge
Spenser Rositano, Stone Bridge

State champions! Briar Woods cheer and football

Briar Woods Football

Michael Brownlee

Alex Carter

Patrick Derrickson

Trace McSorley

DeVontae O'Bannion

Zach Pierce

Victor Rizzardi

Matt Rolin

Scott Rolin

Justin Baker

Aaron Palmer

Volleyball

Rachel Arigo, Loudoun County
Colleen Bowlds, Loudoun County
Sammy Dormio, Loudoun County
Kathleen Horvath, Loudoun County
Taylor Huewe, Loudoun County
Katrina Kirby, Loudoun County
Jordan Leiter, Loudoun County
Maggie Phillips, Loudoun County
Gabby Serafin, Loudoun County
Jenna Strange, Loudoun County
Ryan Ackermann, Stone Bridge
Christine Beckham, Stone Bridge
Mariah Brantley, Stone Bridge
Amy Christensen, Stone Bridge
Alex Heyn, Stone Bridge
Haley McClure, Stone Bridge
Amanda Miller, Stone Bridge
Vanessa Paige, Stone Bridge

State Champs! Loudoun County Volleyball

State Runner-ups! Stone Bridge Volleyball

Colleen Bowlds

Sammy Dormio

Kathleen Horvath

Taylor Huewe

Katrina Kirby

Maggie Phillips

Gabby Serafin

Jenna Strange

Ryan Ackermann

Mariah Brantley

Christine Beckham

Amy Christensen

Alex Heyn

Haley McClure

Amanda Miller

Vanessa Paige

Chirstensen and Kirby

Competitive Cheer
Kierra Chinn, Briar Woods
Lauren Hancox, Briar Woods
Amanda Huntley, Briar Woods
Amanda Swindle, Briar Woods
Alex Buckner, Broad Run
Shannon Costello, Broad Run
Paige Illig, Broad Run
Zac Kish, Broad Run
Amy O'Masta, Broad Run
Crystal Noschese, Broad Run
Alison Tebbenhoff, Broad Run

State Champs: Briar Woods Cheer!

State Finalists: Broad Run Cheer!

Kierra Chinn

Lauren Hancox

Amanda Huntley

Amanda Swindle

Shannon Costello

Paige Illig

Zac Kish

Amy O'Masta

Alison Tebbenhoff

Visit Cheers Sports and thank them for supporting VivaLoudoun!

News: Select the VivaLoudoun Team of 2010 - Seven State Champs to Choose From!

(Jan. 2, 2010) - The polls are now open to select the VivaLoudoun Team of 2010 and Loudoun fans have seven state champions to choose from including some historic firsts as well as some repeat champions.

In the repeat category, there are four teams with the Briar Woods cheer -- named out 2009 Team of the Year -- winning a second straight title as did the Freedom girls basketball. Broad Run girls soccer won a third straight title and Loudoun County girls volleyball won a fourth straight title.

The Potomac Falls boys basketball team became the first boys team to ever bring home a state hoops title to Loudoun. Briar Woods football won the school's first ever state football title and the Stone Bridge girls soccer team won a state title as well.

Polls will be open until Jan. 15. The winning team will be featured in a photo spread by VivaLoudoun.com.

Youth Sports - Football - 13th Annual NOVA Youth Flag Football 2011 Summer Camps

(Jan. 2, 2010) - Registration for the Ashburn based NOVA Youth Flag Football League 2011 Summer Camps is set to open on February 1st at www.novasummercamps.com or www.novaflag.com.

The highly popular half day week long camp features experienced adult head coaches (some former Washington Redskins players), assisted by high school football players as counselors from Stone Bridge, Broad Run and Briar Woods. Focus is on skills development and most of all FUN. Camp is open to all boys and girls ages 6 thru 13 yrs old regardless of skill levels.

As in past years. Both weeks of camps figure to sell out quickly. So do not delay in registering online at www.novasummercamps.com or www.novaflag.com.

CAMP DATES

** Week One: June 20th thru June 24th
** Week Two : August 8th thru 12th
** Location : Ashburn, VA
** Time : 9am to 12 noon
** Registration : www.novasummercamps.com or www.novaflag.com.

Basketball: Thursday Night Scoreboard

Boys Basketball

Briar Woods Holiday Tournament
Middleburg Academy 58, Briar Woods 56
Handley 63, Kettle Run 42

Falls Church Tournament

Marshall 60, Freedom 59

Girls Basketball

Briar Woods Holiday Tournament

Millbrook 78, Briar Woods 40
Fauquier 52, Battlefield 45

Westfield Tournament

Centreville 55, Freedom 48

Pohanka Tournament
Loudoun County 62, Langley 41

Football: 2010 VHSCA Group AA All-State Football Team