News: Tryout for Pro's vs. Joe's Set for May 5

(May 2, 2012) - O.K. "average Joe" athletes ... here is your chance to face the Pro's in a flag football game and other skills competitions, but first you have to try out on Saturday, May 5 at 4:30 p.m.

The Redskins Pro's vs. Joe's 2nd Annual summer festival is set for June 9. NFL alumni are scheduled to face the "Joe's" coached by Rock Parrish of 106.7 The Fan's Kevin and Rock Show. Parrish will be evaluting players for his "Joe's" team at Phenom Strength and Conditioning located at 21690 Red Rum Drive (Suite 107) in Ashburn. Registration form for the tryout.

Baseball: Lower Loudoun Little League Inducts 21 New Members into Hall of Fame

Sterling (May 2, 2012) - Lower Loudoun Little League inducted 21 new members into its Hall of Fame on Thursday, April 19. The list of inductees includes former players, coaches and administrators of the league for the past 50 seasons:

College Corner: Potomac Falls Grad Flickinger Becomes West Virginia Wesleyan's All-Time Baseball Hits Leader

College Corner with Viva Loudoun editor Dan Sousa

Courtesy WVWesleyan

(May 2, 2012) - Potomac Falls High School grad Cory Flickinger became West Virginia Wesleyan's all-time baseball hits leader last week with a sixth inning single in the first game of a doubleheader split with West Liberty.

Flickinger moved past Lou Capolupo into first place on the Wesleyan's all-time hits list with 220. Earlier in the game, Flickinger collected RBI hits in the second and fourth innings of the 6-1 win. A 7-6 loss in the second games snapped the Bobcats 11-game winning streak.

News: First Half Personal Property Tax Deadline is May 7

(May 2, 2012) - At the risk of awakening the inner Ron Swanson in you, we have to remind Loudoun residents that first half personal property tax payments must be postmarked by May 7. Payments received after that will incur a 10 percent late payment penalty and additional interest will be assessed at the rate of 10 percent per annum (ouch!).

Payments not received within 60 days of the due date incur an additional 15 percent penalty (double ouch!).

News: Freedom's Alexis Chaet Named VHSL AAA Female Athlete Achievement Award Winner

South Riding (May 2, 2012) - The Virginia High School League released the 2012 VHSL/Allstate
Achievement Award winners Wednesday on their Facebook site and Freedom High School's Alexis Chaet has been named Group AAA Female Athlete winner.

Chaet has been a standout distance runner and gymnast for the Eagles, helping Freedom to Cedar Run and Northwest Region titles in gymnastics in the winter and a third place finish at the VHSL state meet.

Football: Stone Bridge Grad Devon "Ylou" Brown Signs with Washington Redskins

By Dan Sousa
Viva Loudoun Editor

Ashburn (May 2, 2012) - Stone Bridge High School grad Devon "Ylou" Brown, who played wide receiver at Wake Forest before finishing up his collegiate career at West Virginia this past season, confirmed Wednesday that he has signed with the Washington Redskins. (While Brown is not listed by the Redskins as one of 12 undrafted free agents signed this week, we expect he is one of 36 players in camp today, most likely on a tryout contract).

"Growing up in the area, the Redskins were my favorite team, the home team. It really hasn't hit me yet," said Brown, who had more than 1,500 yards receiving and 12 overall touchdowns in college. "I was talking with a (WVU) teammate and we said that this is the opportunity we have been working for our whole lives."

Brown said it probably won't sink in totally until he hits the practice field and that will be soon as he said the Redskins will hold a mini-camp for rookies, and undrafted free agents May 4-6.

Girls Soccer: Leesburg Native Katie Wormald Signs to Play at Cedarville University

Katie Wormald signs to play in college (photo courtesy Cedarville University)

Leesburg (May 2, 2012) - Leesburg native Katie Wormald, a home schooled student, has signed her National Letter of Intent to play women's soccer next year at NCAA Division II Cedarville University in Ohio.

Wormald is part of a five athletes from the Lady Jackets signing Class of 2012 announced by head coach John McGillivray. She plays travel soccer for the Loudoun Impact and prep soccer with Leesburg Christian School where she was team MVP, captain and an all-tournament performer.

Swim: Broad Run SR Alan Horback Commits to University of Indianapolis

Ashburn (May 2, 2012) - Broad Run High School senior Alan Horback has committed to swim at University of Indianapolis, Indiana.

UIndy has a home campus of more than 5,200 students; UIndy's Student Athletics and Recreation Center was the practice site of the NFC and Super Bowl champion New York Giants when Indianapolis hosted the 2012 Super Bowl.

Horback is the record holder of the 100 free at Broad Run, as well as 200 medley relay, 200 free relay, and 400 free relay. He was a member of the state championship 200 free relay in 2010.

The Class of 2012 now has an all-time record 160 athletes committed to play in college. The previous high was 159 athletes on our Class of 2010 chart. Class of 2011 had 145. With more announcements to come any of five schools could wind up being the top sender of athletes to the next level with Stone Bridge (20), Broad Run (19), Woodgrove (18), Briar Woods (17) and Freedom (16) all in the running.

 

Boys Basketball: Woodgrove Celebrates Columbia-Bound Brad Gilson

Photos from celebration courtesy of Carl Lukat/Loudoun Times-Mirror

Purcellville (May 2, 2012) - Woodgrove High School held a celebration last week for senior basketball standout Brad Gilson who is taking his high-scoring game to Ivy League Columbia University next year in New York City.

Gilson averaged 26.2 points per game last year including back-to-back games of 43 and 54 points.

Boys Soccer: Freedom has 5 Seniors Committed to Play in College Next Year

(l to r): James Paredes - University of Mary Washington; Kyle Perkins- Lynchburg
College Alex Sessoms- Frostburg State Liam Thornhill- Concord University

South Riding (May 1, 2012) - Freedom High School, leading the Cedar Run District boys soccer regular season race with a 5-1-0 district mark, has five seniors now committed to play in college next year. James Paredes (Mary Washington), Kyle Perkins (Lynchburg College), and Alex Sessoms (Frostburg State) join the previously announced Philip McQuitty (George Washington) and Liam Thornhill (Concord).

Freedom is 8-2-2 overall with a pair of high-scoring strikers in William Morrill (7 goals, 3 assists) and Parades (10 goals, 3 assists).

McQuitty, the senior captain, has four goals and three assists and plays a big role on the field for the Eagles. Jimmy LaMantia, sophomore goal keeper, had three shutouts and is boasting an under 1.5 goals allowed per game average.

The back four for Freedom of Tanner Riche, Thornhill, Anthoni Teos and Bobby Hamrick have been solid all year.

Swim: Freedom SR Stephanie Clarke Signs with James Madison

South Riding (May 1, 2012) - Earlier this month Freedom High School senior Stephanie Clarke  signed a letter of intent to swim at James Madison University next year. Clarke is the first Eagle swimmer in school history to receive an athletic scholarship.

Football: Woodgrove SR Riley Johnson to Play at McDaniel College, Ceremony May 3

Purcellville (May 1, 2012) - Riley Johnson, a senior football player at Woodgrove High School, has committed to play football next year at NCAA Div III McDaniel College located in Westminster, MD.

Johnson was a captain and a two-way starter on the offensive and defensive lines for the 2012 Wolverines. Johnson also maintains a 3.72 GPA.

A commitment ceremony will be held at the Woodgrove HS Library on May 3, 2012 at 4:30 PM.

Baseball: Dominion to Host "Play for a Cure" Game vs. Millbrook

Sterling (May 1, 2012) - The Dominion High School baseball team will be hosting a “Play for the Cure” game against Millbrook High School on Thursday May 3 at 6 p.m. This game is in honor of the mother of a former Dominion High School student and baseball player, who lost her battle with breast cancer.

Both teams will be wearing pink donated by Cheers Sports in Ashburn to increase the awareness of breast cancer. Anyone attending the game is being asked to support the cause by wearing pink. Come out and support the Titan community in their efforts to raise awareness of breast cancer.

Boys Basketball: Broad Run JR Nigel Johnson Picks up Offer from George Washington

Ashburn (May 1, 2012) - On Monday, Broad Run High School junior Guard Nigel Johnson picked up his fifth basketball offer when George Washington University Colonials head coach Mike Lonergan made a scholarship offer to the high scoring Spartan.

Softball: Loudoun Athletes Selected to VHSCA All-Star Game

Ashburn (May 1, 2012) - Briar Woods High School senior Macy Jones, Woodgrove seniors Allie Reid and Courtney Bogan and Park View senior Samantha Thomas have been selected to play in the Virginia High School Coaches Association Softball All-Star Game July 12 at Christopher Newport University in Newport News. Loudoun County senior Renay Aubel has been chosen as an alternate.

Jones and Co. will play for the East Team, and Briar Woods head coach Jennifer Traina and Woodgrove head coach Joe Spicer will serve on the East Team’s coaching staff.

Girls Soccer: Potomac Falls SR K.K. Brady to Play at George Mason Next Year

Sterling (May 1, 2012) - Potomac Falls High School senior K.K. Brady will play soccer next year for the George Mason University women's program. On the travel side, Brady plays in the midfield for the Loudoun Impact.

Loudoun Valley: Spring Sports Weekly Update April 22-29

Purcellville (May 1, 2012) - The weekly Loudoun Valley High School spring sports update includes coverage of the Vikings boys lacrosse, softball, and girls soccer.

Gymnastics: APEX Level 5s Finish Season Strong

(May 1, 2012) - The APEX Girls Level 5 team finished the season with a 9th place team finish at the state championships in Radford April 28-29th.

The gymnasts were led by Kendra Rentz, Leslie Edwards, Ellie Deegan and Anatalya Zapanta who all had top 10 all around finishes.

Event placements are listed below:

Girls Basketball: Jim Harris Replaces Dave Morris as Briar Woods Varsity Coach

Ashburn (May 1 ,2012) - Briar Woods High School announced Monday that Jim Harris has been named as the varsity girls’ basketball coach. Harris -- with an extensive basketball coaching background spanning 15 years in both Fairfax and Loudoun County, where his teams won district titles and qualified for state competition -- replaces Davis Morris who went 41-49 in four seasons at the helm.

Track and Field: Woodgrove to Hold Signing Ceremony May 3 for Lydia Cromwell, Anna Harpster and Audrey Houghton

Purcellville (May 1, 2012) - Woodgrove High School will hold a ceremony on May 3 to recognize several senior track and field athletes who will be continuing on to compete at the collegiate level in track & field: Lydia Cromwell (Christopher Newport), Anna Harpster (James Madison) and Audrey Houghton (Penn State).

Cromwell has been a major contributor in both cross country and track as a middle distance runner. She has committed to run at Christopher Newport University.

Harpster has been a major contributor in sprints, hurdles, relays and jumping events. She has committed to attend James Madison University.

Houghton has been a force in both cross-country and track where she has been a top middle distance runner and an anchor of two relays. She has committed to Penn State University.

Woodgrove will be having a special ceremony to celebrate their commitments to compete at the next level on Thursday night at 7 p.m. in the school's library.

Girls Soccer: Woodgrove JR Ashley Bonner Verbally Commits to Play Soccer at American University

Purcellville (May 1, 2012) - Woodgrove High School junior Ashley Bonner has verbally committed to play soccer at American University starting in 2013-14. Bonner is the fourth Woodgrove High School junior to make an early soccer commitment, joining Brittany Basinger (Penn State), Bergen Elkjer (Indiana State) and Sarah Hardison (George Mason).

Baseball: Heritage JR Catcher Ty Kobylinski Verbally Commits to Wake Forest

Leesburg (May 1, 2012) - Ty Kobylinski, a 6-foot-2 junior switch-hitting Heritage High School catcher has verbally accepted a baseball scholarship to Wake Forest and head baseball coach Tom Walter to be a part of his 2013 recruiting class as a corner infielder.

Spring Scoreboard: April 30

Viva Loudoun High School Sports Spring Scoreboard
(We never complain about our ice time ...)


Monday, April 30
Baseball
Freedom 8, Brentsville 0

Boys Lacrosse
Freedom 10, Patriot 3
Madison 15, Stone Bridge 12
Woodgrove 24, Park View 0
Potomac Falls 9, Tuscarora 6
Briar Woods 19, Heritage 6
Dominion 12, Loudoun County 6
Broad Run 8, Stonewall Jackson 6
Loudoun Valley 19, George Mason 0
Langley 16, South Lakes 1
McLean 9, Fairfax 7
Battlefield 15, Osbourn 11

Girls Lacrosse
Woodgrove 20, Park View 1
Broad Run 25, Stonewall Jackson 4
Loudoun County 12, Dominion 1
Tuscarora 14, Potomac Falls 12
Loudoun Valley 19, George Mason 7
Freedom 18, Patriot 6
Briar Woods 17, Heritage 3
Madison 19, Stone Bridge 10
Battlefield 22, Osbourn 3
Langley 14, South Lakes 7
Fairfax 13, McLean 11

Boys Tennis (updated later)
Stone Bridge at Marshall
Park View at Woodgrove
Tuscarora at Potomac Falls
Briar Woods at Heritage
Loudoun County at Dominion

Girls Tennis (updated later)
Marshall at Stone Bridge
Woodgrove at Park View
Potomac Falls at Tuscarora
Heritage at Briar Woods
Dominion at Loudoun County

Boys Tennis: Freedom Has High Expectations for Postseason after 16-0 Regular-Season Run, Cedar Run District Title

South Riding (May 1, 2012) - The AAA Cedar Run District boys tennis tournament starts today with Freedom High School idle after the Eagles netted the regular season title and district's top seed with a school-record perfect 16-0 regular season run.

Broad Run, a third seed in the six-team tournament, will host Osbourn today at 2 p.m. in a quarterfinal. Freedom has a bye and will face the Patriot vs. Battlefield winner in Thursday's semifinals.

Freedom, moving up to AAA level this year with increased student enrollment, wrapped up the 16-0 run with a 9-0 sweep over Osbourn last week on Senior Night. The  Eagles were led to victory by seniors Mukundh Balasubramanian, Tin Nguyen-Phan, and team captain Varun Kulkarni. Junior's Wesley Wong and Alex Cragg as well as freshman sensation Brian Park also posted wins.

Wong finished with a perfect record at the No. 1 singles position and secured the district singles championship. Wong teamed with Cragg to secure a tie for first in the district doubles and will play Stonewall Jackson's top duo today to determine the Cedar Run District doubles champions. 

Doubles wins last week were also posted by No. 2 Park/Kulkarni and No. 3 seniors Abhishek Sabbe and Evan Duffy-Ledbetter.

For the season: No. 1 Wong, No. 2 Cragg, No. 3 Park and No. 5 Kulkarni are undefeated in singles with 16 wins each. Kulkarni also accomplished a significant milestone with his victory against Osbourn, which was his 50th career singles win for the Eagles.

The team also celebrated the many contributions of team managers seniors Katie Dunlop and Tylor French. Other members of the championship Eagles are: seniors David Choi, Daniel Wen and David Du, junior Timothy Yao, sophomores Soren Charmsaz and Thomas Gulick and freshman Anchit Kolla and Joseph Kim.

Over the 4-year career of the class of 2012 the Freedom boys tennis team has an outstanding 60-11 record and so far has won two regular season championships and two tournament championships.

2012 Cedar Run District Boys Tennis Tournament
Quarterfinals - Tues. May 1
No. 1 Freedom - bye
No. 5 Patriot at No. 4 Battlefield, 3:30 p.m.
No. 6 Osbourn at No. 3 Broad Run, 2 p.m.
No. 2 Stonewall Jackson - bye

Semifinals - Thurs. May 3
Patriot/Battlefield winner at Freedom, 2 p.m.
Osbourn/Broad Run winner at Stonewall Jackson 2 p.m.

Finals - Mon. May 7 at high seed

Freedom Boys Tennis Match-by-Match 2012

Girls Tennis: Broad Run Nets Cedar Run Regular Season Title, Top Seed after School-Record 14-0 Run

Broad Run girls tennis: 2012 Cedar Run District regular season champions

Ashburn (May 1, 2012) - The AAA Cedar Run District girls tennis tournament starts today with Broad Run High School idle after the Spartans netted the regular season title and district's top seed with a school-record perfect 14-0 regular-season run.

Freedom, the last seed in the six-team tournament, plays at No. 3 Osbourn today at 3:30 p.m. Broad Run awaits the winner of Patriot vs. Battlefield in Thursday's semifinals. The Spartans have already qualified for the Northwest Regional team tennis tournament.

Broad Run was simply overpowering in posting a 10-0 Cedar Run mark as the Spartans went 59-1 in singles competition against district foes and 28-2 in doubles.

The Spartans No. 1 singles player Mel Waterman is the district's top seed and has qualified for the Northwest Region tournament. Waterman and her doubles partner, Mari Botha, also qualified as the district's top seed into the regional tournament.

Broad Run has just two seniors on the squad -- No. 3 singles Cory Schaefer and No. 6 Gauri Powale.

Spartans roster: Mel Waterman (No. 1), Mari Botha (No. 2), Cory Schaefer (No. 3), Clara Sartor (No. 4), Caiti Garrity (No. 5), Gauri Powale (No. 6), Lucia Ballon, Kelly Tetrault, Paulina Galoski. coach Dan McNiel.

2012 Cedar Run District Girls Tennis Tournament
Quarterfinals - Tues. May 1
No. 1 Broad Run (10-0) - bye
No. 5 Patriot (3-7) at No. 4 Battlefield (3-7), 3:30 p.m.
No. 6 Freedom (2-8) at No. 3 Osbourn (6-4), 3:30 p.m.
No. 2 Stonewall Jackson (6-4) - bye

Semifinals - Thurs. May 3
Patriot/Battlefield winner at Broad Run, 2 p.m.
Freedom/Osbourn winner at Stonewall Jackson 2 p.m.

Finals - Mon. May 7 at high seed

Broad Run Girls Tennis: Match-by-Match 2012