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Johnson makes Wise decision

Broad Run High School second baseman Chris Johnson recently signed his letter of intent to play baseball at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise. Johnson, who helped the Spartans advance to the 2011 Virginia AA state baseball semifinals, is joined by UVa-Wise assistant coach Erik Lemley and Broad Run baseball coach Pat Cassidy.—Courtesy Photo
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Panthers’ Graves to hoop at Mount St. Mary’s

Potomac Falls High School hosted a signing ceremony Nov. 30 for senior student-athlete Greg Graves. Graves, a 6-foot-7 post player, signed his letter of intent to play basketball at Division I Mount St. Mary’s in Emmitsburg, Md. Graves is seated next to his parents Cynthia Graves Polk and Leonard Polk. Standing, from left, are Mount St. Mary’s assistant coach Matt Henry and Potomac Falls head basketball coach Jeff Hawes. Graves played a key role in Potomac Falls winning consecutive Virginia AA state championships the last two years. He is the lone returning starter this season for a Panther squad that is off to a 4-0 start following a Dec. 6 victory over Dominion.—Times-Mirror Staff Photo/Beverly Denny

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Briar Woods’ Jones makes Penn State commitment official

Briar Woods High School celebrated senior softball standout Macy Jones signing her letter of intent to Penn State University Nov. 15. Jones, joined by her parents Mark and Michele, verbally committed to Penn State as a sophomore. She was a captain and key member on the Falcons’ 2011 state championship team. Jones was selected as the Virginia AA Player of the Year and the Loudoun Times Mirror Female Athlete of the Year as a junior. She has also lettered in varsity basketball each of the last three years.—Courtesy Photo

Macy Jones with Briar Woods softball coaches Jennifer Traina and Chris Starke.
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Three Raiders to play college volleyball

Loudoun County High School celebrated the signing of three volleyball players to national letters of intent Nov. 15. Sitting, from left, are Katrina Kirby (Queens University), Jenna Strange (College of William and Mary) and Gabby Serafin (Georgia State University). The players are joined by Loudoun County volleyball coaches Jarod Brown and Jenica Matthias. Kirby was a two-year varsity starter, earning All-Region II honors this fall. Strange, the Group AA State Player of the Year in 2010, was a four-year varsity player. Serafin played three varsity seasons for the Raiders and earned All-State honors as a junior.—Courtesy Photo
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Park View High School student-athletes Samantha Thomas and Ryan McCarter recently signed their letters of intent.

Samantha Thomas received a softball scholarship at St. Francis University, a Division I program in Loretto, Pa. Thomas has been a varsity starter each of her first three seasons for Park View, coached by Ed Abner. Thomas earned first team All-Dulles District honors each of the last two seasons. Thomas, recruited to play second base at St. Francis, also plays travel softball for the Ashburn Shooting Stars.—Courtesy Photo

Ryan McCarter received a football scholarship at Liberty University, a Division I program in Lynchburg. He will play receiver for Liberty, a member of the Big South Conference. McCarter set Park View records for touchdowns receptions (13) in a season as a junior and for receiving yards (229) in a single game as a senior. McCarter has earned first team All-Dulles District honors each of the last two years. McCarter is also a basketball standout, already surpassing 1,000 points in his varsity career.—Courtesy Photo
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Stone Bridge’s Sleece signs with Louisville

Stone Bridge High School hosted a signing ceremony for senior Kalya Sleece in the school library Nov. 22. Sleece signed her letter of intent to play lacrosse at the University of Louisville. Sleece set a Bulldog record with 72 goals scored in 2011. She also holds program records for ground balls, assists in a game and forced turnovers. Sleece was selected as the Cheer Sports/VivaLoudoun.com Athlete of the Month in May.—Times-Mirror Staff Photo/John Geddie
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Middleburg Academy trio to play collegiately

Middleburg Academy held a college signing ceremony for three student athletes Nov. 11. From left, Mo Alie-Cox will play basketball at Virginia Commonwealth University, Nik Brown will play basketball at Longwood University and Maclain Huge will play golf at Virginia Tech.—Courtesy Photo
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Woodgrove honors diamond duo

Woodgrove High School held a college signing ceremony for seniors, seated from left, JJ Sarty (William & Mary) and Matthew Reed (Clemson) on Nov. 9 in the school library. Sarty, a middle infielder, and Reed, a catcher, will play collegiate baseball. Both student-athletes were first team All-Dulles District selections in 2011. Standing, from left, are Woodgrove principal Ric Gauriloff, JJ’s father Stephen Sarty, Woodgrove baseball assistant coach Dan Lani and head coach Brad Bauder, Matthew’s parents Laura and John Reed, and Woodgrove athletic director Rusty Lowery.—Times-Mirror Staff Photo/Carl Lukat