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The Washington Redskins rookie minicamp drew more than 70 players to Redskins Park May 3-5 in Ashburn.—Times-Mirror Photo/Michael “Moe” Murphy |
Redskins complete successful rookie camp
Tue., May. 7 | 03:13 PM - The Washington Redskins wrapped up a three-day rookie minicamp May 5 at Redskin Park in Ashburn. The Redskins entire 2013 draft class, along with five first-year players, 12 CFA free agents and 48 invited walk-ons were in attendance.
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Fenton lands NFL coaching job
Tue., Apr. 30 | 02:43 PM - Former Loudoun football standout Emani Fenton recently became one of the youngest coaches in the National Football League at age 23 when the Kansas City Chiefs hired him as a coaching assistant.
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Fans look up at the big screen at FedEx Field to catch a glimpse of quarterback Robert Griffin III being interviewed during the Washington Redskins Draft Day party Aug. 27.—Michael “Moe” Muprhy |
Redskins bolster roster through draft
Mon., Apr. 29 | 04:30 PM - The Washington Redskins added seven players - including three defensive backs - during the 2013 National Football League Draft. The Redskins hosted a Draft Day party April 27, drawing more than 25,000 fans to FedEx Field in Landover, Md.
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McSorley, Galvan win accuracy awards at elite football camp
Tue., Apr. 23 | 02:07 PM - Briar Woods High School junior Trace McSorley and Heritage High School sophomore Michael Galvan shined at the Elite 11 Regional Quarterback Camp April 20 at Redskins Park in Ashburn.
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Austin Jones of the VXS Purple 18U team attempts to stop Wolverines B 18U ball carrier Josh Sweet. Jones’ teammate Dylan Cromwell pursues Sweet from behind and Sweet’s teammate Billy Sheehan watches the play develop in back. The VXS Purple defeated the Wolverines B 18U in the semifinals April 7.—Times-Mirror Photo/Michael “Moe” Murphy |
Youth flock to Leesburg for flag football tournament
Tue., Apr. 9 | 03:09 PM - More than 300 boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 18 competed at the second annual Virginia Xtreme Cherry Blossom 5 V 5 NFL Flag football tournament April 7 at the Loudoun Country Day School in Leesburg.
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Chuck Davis of Broad Run High School, shown here in an Aug. 31, 2012 game against Briar Woods, is receiving college interest as a sophomore. The Class of 2015 recruit has already gained a scholarship offer from North Carolina.—Times-Mirror File Photo/Chuck Moore |
Spartans’ Davis gains scholarship offer from UNC
Wed., Mar. 20 | 10:55 AM - Broad Run High School sophomore Chuck Davis recently received a football scholarship offer from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill.
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Former Stone Bridge High School and Virginia Tech standout lineman Ed Wang has signed a two-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles will be Wang’s third NFL team.—Photo Courtesy/Virginia Tech athletics |
Stone Bridge grad Wang looks to continue NFL career
Tue., Mar. 19 | 02:44 PM - By inking a two-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles last month, Stone Bridge alumnus Ed Wang is set to continue his career in the National Football League this coming fall season. The Eagles will be Wang’s third NFL team.
Scholarship offers mount for Briar Woods trio
Tue., Mar. 12 | 11:57 AM - The college scholarship offers continue to roll in for three Briar Woods High School football players. The trio helped the Falcons win their third consecutive Virginia Division 4 state championship in 2012.
Youth flag football tournament set for April 7
Fri., Mar. 8 | 12:20 PM - Virginia Xtreme Sports will host the second annual 5V5 Cherry Blossom Flag Football Open Tournament on April 7 at Loudoun Country Day School in Leesburg. Tournament is open to boys teams in 10U, 12U, 14U and 18U divisions, and girls ages 12-14.
Five more Raiders to play college football
Thu., Feb. 28 | 03:16 PM - Loudoun County High School seniors Jake Lokey, Isiah Jackson, Tyler Pratt, Nick Anthony and Deron Davis will continue their football careers in college.
Potomac Falls appoints Allen to coach football
Tue., Feb. 26 | 01:07 PM - Potomac Falls High School has hired Jason Allen as its next varsity football head coach. Allen spent the previous 10 seasons as an assistant coach at state powerhouse Oscar Smith High School in Chesapeake.
Freedom tabs Van Acker as football coach
Wed., Feb. 13 | 09:39 AM - Freedom High School has hired Jared Van Acker as its next head varsity football coach. Van Acker spent the past three seasons as head football coach at Grafton High School in Yorktown.
Park View upgrades its weight room
Thu., Jan. 31 | 04:36 PM - The Park View High School football program recently completed a $25,000 upgrade of its weight room.
Heritage hires Prosser to take over football program
Mon., Jan. 28 | 02:02 PM - Heritage High School will step on the football field in 2013 under the direction of a new coach. Former Millbrook coach Reed Prosser has been hired to fill the vacancy left when Steve Williams resigned in November after four seasons at the helm.
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Briar Woods High School football players and coaches accept the trophy honoring their national ranking.—Times-Mirror Photo/Michael “Moe” Murphy |
Briar Woods’ football program celebrates national ranking
Thu., Jan. 24 | 04:15 PM - The Briar Woods High School football team has been declared the 94th best football team in the country by MaxPreps.
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Trace McSorley is the 2012 Offensive Player of the Year on the Virginia High School Coaches Association Group AA All-State football team. The junior quarterback led Briar Woods to a third straight state title in 2012.—Times-Mirror File Photo/Beverly Denny |
McSorley garners Offensive Player of the Year honors
Tue., Jan. 22 | 01:18 PM - Briar Woods High School junior quarterback Trace McSorley was recently voted Offensive Player of the Year on the Virginia High School Coaches Association Group AA All-State football team.
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Brad Szoka, a senior wide receiver/kick returner for the Loudoun County Raiders, has verbally committed to continue his football career at James Madison University.—Times-Mirror File Photo/Beverly Denny |
Szoka commits to play football at James Madison
Mon., Jan. 21 | 12:52 PM - Loudoun County High School football standout Brad Szoka is taking his big-play ability to James Madison University. The senior wide receiver verbally committed to the Dukes during a recent official visit to the Harrisonburg school. Szoka's teammate Trey Taylor has also committed to play football in college.
Washington Redskins vs. Seattle Seahawks photo gallery
Thu., Jan. 10 | 03:34 PM - The Seattle Seahawks scored 24 unanswered points to bring an end to the Washington Redskins' season with a 24-14 victory Jan. 6 in the first round of the NFL playoffs at FedExField in Landover, Md.
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Stone Bridge High School defensive lineman Jonathan Allen will join Bulldog teammate Ryan Burns on the East squad for the 2013 U.S. Army All-American Bowl Jan. 5 in San Antonio.—Courtesy Photo |
Bulldog seniors to play in All-American bowl
Fri., Jan. 4 | 10:22 AM - Stone Bridge seniors Jonathan Allen and Ryan Burns will be among the top high school football players in the nation showcasing their skills at the 2013 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. The game is set for Jan. 5 at the Alamodome in San Antonio and will be broadcast live on NBC at 1 p.m.
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Washington Redskins rookie running back Alfred Morris capped off an impressive regular season with 200 rushing yards and three touchdowns in a 28-18 win over Dallas on Dec. 30. Morris set the Redskins’ single-season record with 1,613 rushing yards on the year.—Times-Mirror Photo/Michael “Moe” Murphy |
Washington Redskins vs. Dallas Cowboys photo gallery
Tue., Jan. 1 | 08:42 AM - Alfred Morris rushed for 200 yards and three touchdowns to spark the Washington Redskins to a 28-18 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in front of an announced crowd of 82,845 spectators Dec. 30 at FedExField. The Redskins secured their first NFC East championship since 1999 with the win.
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