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BASKETBALL

Freedom hires Powers to coach boys hoops

Wed., May. 15 | 08:09 AM - Freedom High School has selected Justin Powers to be its next varsity boys basketball coach. Powers has served as a varsity assistant coach at Robinson Secondary School since 2008.

Player openings for Park View alumni basketball game

Tue., May. 7 | 12:34 PM - Players are needed for the third annual Park View High School alumni basketball game, set for 1 p.m. May 18 in Park View's main gymnasium.

Gannon University sophomore guard Brittany Batts poses with the NCAA Division II Atlantic Regional championship trophy with her parents, Steve and Lisa.—Courtesy Photo

Loudoun County alum Batts to play in Elite Eight

Tue., Mar. 19 | 01:18 PM - Loudoun County High School alum Brittany Batts will play in the Elite Eight after helping Gannon University win the NCAA Division II Atlantic Regional in women's basketball.

Stephanie Purnell earned first-team All-State honors after a stellar senior season for the Woodgrove Wolverines.—Times-Mirror File Photo/Doug Stroud

Woodgrove’s Purnell named to All-State girls basketball first team

Mon., Mar. 18 | 09:48 AM - Woodgrove High School senior Stephanie Purnell has been voted to the first team on the 2012-2013 Associated Press All-State girls basketball team. Purnell's teammate Brooke Basinger and Loudoun County's Maggie Phillips earned honorable mention selection.

The Loudoun County Raiders impressive run to the state final four concluded March 6 following a 51-38 loss to Salem in the Virginia Division 4 girls basketball semifinals.—Times-Mirror File Photo/Doug Stroud

Salem pulls away from Loudoun County in second half

Thu., Mar. 7 | 03:21 PM - There were no excuses in the wake of Loudoun County High School's 51-38 loss to Salem in the Virginia Division 4 girls basketball semifinals.

Potomac Falls dropped a 76-69 decision to Salem in the Division 4 state boys basketball semifinals March 5. The Panthers won the Region II tournament championship and earned a share of the Dulles District regular-season title this season.—Times-Mirror File Photo/Beverly Denny

Potomac Falls falls to Salem in state semifinals

Wed., Mar. 6 | 12:44 PM - A wardrobe malfunction was not enough to push Potomac Falls past Salem in the Virginia Division 4 state boys basketball semifinals March 5 in Richmond.

Loudoun Valley senior Josh Grimard recently surpassed 1,000 points for his varsity basketball career.—Times-Mirror Staff Photo/Beverly Denny

Valley’s Grimard joins 1,000-point club

Wed., Mar. 6 | 10:29 AM - Loudoun Valley High School senior Josh Grimard's prep career may have concluded March 2 following a state quarterfinal loss to Brunswick, but not before the 6-foot-6 guard/forward combo was able to surpass the 1,000-point milestone.

VHSL Network announces state basketball tournament coverage

Tue., Mar. 5 | 11:11 AM - The VHSL Network is proud to announce that the VHSL Boys and Girls Basketball Championship games will broadcast live across the state on television stations as well live streamed on the web.

Panther boys, Raider girls advance in state basketball playoffs

Mon., Mar. 4 | 12:43 PM - The Potomac Falls Panthers boys and the Loudoun County Raiders girls moved a step closer to the ultimate goal of winning a state championship with quarterfinal round victories March 2.

Potomac Falls players rejoice with the championship trophy after the Panthers collected their fourth consecutive Region II Division 4 boys basketball title Feb. 23. Potomac Falls defeated Millbrook 63-53 in the final.—Times-Mirror Photo/Greg Nash

Panthers rebound into familiar territory

Fri., Mar. 1 | 09:50 AM - When the Potomac Falls boys' basketball team suffered three losses out of four games over nine days in early December, it didn't seem like the Panthers would have their usual bite this season.

The Woodgrove Wolverines collect the championship trophy following their 38-22 win over Loudoun County in the Region II Division 4 girls basketball title game Feb. 23. The third-year program will now aim for a state championship after winning district and region titles this winter.—Times-Mirror Photo/Doug Stroud

Woodgrove eyes the ultimate prize

Fri., Mar. 1 | 09:06 AM - With its entire roster returning from last year's state semifinalist team, Woodgrove High School entered this season with a clear goal. The Wolverines have their sights set on winning a state championship.

Loudoun Valley coach Chad Dawson encourages his players during the Dulles District championship game. The Vikings are back in the VHSL Division 3 state basketball tournament for a second straight season.—Times-Mirror Staff Photo/Beverly Denny

Loudoun Valley seeks to peak at states

Fri., Mar. 1 | 08:37 AM - It has already been a special season for Loudoun Valley's boys' basketball team. The Vikings didn't taste defeat until the first day of February – 19 games into the season. Their total of 25 victories is among the most in the school's long history.

The Loudoun County Raiders huddle during a timeout in the Region II championship game. Coach Derek Fisher has guided the Raiders to a state tournament bid in each of his three seasons leading the program.—Times-Mirror Photo/Doug Stroud

Youthful Raiders return to state playoffs

Fri., Mar. 1 | 08:14 AM - After a one-year hiatus following its 2009 state championship, the Loudoun County Raiders are back in the state tournament for a third consecutive year this winter.

Loudoun Valley High School alum Jessica Mullen was honored for her stellar senior season at Bridgewater College by being selected as the ODAC Player of the Year.—Photo Courtesy/Bridgewater College Athletic Media Relations

Viking alum Mullen named ODAC Player of the Year

Thu., Feb. 28 | 04:09 PM - Bridgewater College senior guard Jessica Mullen was recently voted the Old Dominion Athletic Conference Player of the Year in women's basketball. Mullen is a Loudoun Valley High School graduate.

The Woodgrove Wolverines are Region II Division 4 girls basketball tournament champions.—Times-Mirror Photo/Doug Stroud

Wolverines clamp down on Raiders to win first region hoops title

Thu., Feb. 28 | 11:19 AM - Woodgrove High School limited Loudoun County to just six made field goals on its way to a 38-22 victory in the Region II Division 4 girls basketball championship game Feb. 23 in Purcellville.

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Senior Stephanie Purnell is the Region II Division 4 Player of the Year in girls basketball. Purnell has helped lead Woodgrove to Dulles District and Region II championships this season.—Times-Mirror Staff Photo/Carl Lukat

All-Region II basketball teams

Wed., Feb. 27 | 08:54 AM - Woodgrove High School senior Stephanie Purnell has been selected as the Division 4 Girls Player of the Year on the All-Region II basketball team. Purnell is one of eight Loudoun players selected on the boys or girls team.

The Potomac Falls Panthers celebrate their region four-peat following a 63-53 win over Millbrook in the Region II Division 4 championship game Feb. 23 in Sterling.—Times-Mirror Photo/Greg Nash

Panthers capture fourth straight region title

Tue., Feb. 26 | 01:55 PM - A 13-2 run in the second quarter brought Potomac Falls back into it, and an 11-2 run in the fourth quarter sealed it as the Panthers defeated Millbrook, 63-53, in the Region II Division 4 boys basketball championship game Feb. 23 over in Sterling.

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Photos: Loudoun Valley vs. Handley basketball

Tue., Feb. 26 | 12:19 PM - The Handley Judges defeated host Loudoun Valley 58-47 to claim the Region II Division 3 boys basketball championship Feb. 23 in front of a capacity crowd in Purcellville.

VHSL state basketball tournament schedule

Mon., Feb. 25 | 05:45 PM - Four Loudoun teams have advanced to the VHSL state basketball playoffs. The Loudoun County girls and the Potomac Falls boys look to add their second and third state titles, respectively, while the Woodgrove girls and the Loudoun Valley boys each hope to earn their first.

Region II basketball tournament

Sun., Feb. 24 | 10:26 AM - Potomac Falls boys and Woodgrove girls both won Region II Division 4 basketball tournament championships Feb. 23 with home victories. Loudoun County girls and Loudoun Valley boys will also advance to the state tournament as region finalists.