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Loudoun County’s Steven Graham, left, Dominion’s Garrett Robinson and Briar Woods’ Brandon Polk race side-by-side in the 100-meter dash at the Dulles District track and field meet May 16. Polk won the 100 dash in a time of 10.82 seconds. Robinson (200 dash) and Graham (400 dash) also won events.—Times-Mirror Staff Photo/Beverly Denny |
Local teams soar to district track titles
Tue., May. 21 | 03:31 PM - Four area track and field teams collected hardware last week as champions of their respective district meets.
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All-Dulles District baseball team
Tue., May. 21 | 02:42 PM - Potomac Falls High School senior shortstop Brandon Orbe was voted Player of the Year on the All-Dulles District baseball team. Woodgrove's Brad Bauder garnered Coach of the Year honors. Look inside for full selections.
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Briar Woods High School held a signing ceremony May 15 for six seniors - Mike Barta (William and Mary), Devin Ramos (Shippensburg), Darryll Gadsden (Shenandoah), Cory Colder (East Coast Prep), Jonathan Rose (Frostburg) and Josh Jacob (Evengel) set to play football at the next level.—Photo Courtesy/Chuck Moore |
Photo gallery: College signing ceremonies
Tue., May. 21 | 02:07 PM - Look inside for signing ceremony photos of area student-athletes committed to participate in college athletics.
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Loudoun County High School midfielder Kyle Miner checks Dominion’s Matthew Reynolds during the Dulles District boys lacrosse championship game May 15. The Raiders overcame a rare deficit in the second half to win 7-6 and remain unbeaten this season.—Times-Mirror Photo/Doug Stroud |
“Unbelievable” Hochstein leads Raiders to tournament title
Tue., May. 21 | 10:33 AM - Following Dominion's surge to the lead with two early second-half goals, Loudoun County High School sophomore goalkeeper Michael Hochstein settled in saving two shots on net in the last five minutes of the Dulles District boys lacrosse tournament championship game May 15.
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All-Dulles District soccer teams
Tue., May. 21 | 10:12 AM - Tuscarora senior Angel Ceron-Garcia and Loudoun County sophomore Emily Littell have been selected as Players of the Year on the All-Dulles District boys and girls soccer teams. Look inside for full selections.
AA Northern Sectional lacrosse tournament
Tue., May. 21 | 09:34 AM - Louodun teams will occupy six of the eight spots in the AA Northern Sectional lacrosse boys and girls semifinals. Dominion and Woodgrove boys, along with Loudoun Valley and Tuscarora girls each won first-round games May 20.
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The top-seeded Tuscarora Huskies boys soccer team advanced to the Dulles District semifinals with a 5-0 win over Loudoun Valley May 17. Tuscarora will host Park View in the semifinals May 21.—Courtesy Photo |
Dulles District baseball, soccer, softball tournaments
Mon., May. 20 | 04:30 PM - The semifinal pairings are set for the AA Dulles District baseball, softball and soccer tournaments. Semifinal games are scheduled for May 21 with championship games set for May 23.
Dulles District lacrosse tournament
Thu., May. 16 | 11:32 AM - The Loudoun County Raiders boys team and the Woodgrove Wolverines girls team followed up their Dulles District regular-season championships by winning district tournament titles May 15.
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The Woodgrove Wolverines are Dulles District regular-season softball champions after winning 17 of 18 district games this spring.—Times-Mirror File Photo/Carl Lukat |
Woodgrove softball concludes regular season on a high note
Thu., May. 16 | 10:40 AM - Junior Jazmyn Rohrer struck out 13 in a complete-game shutout to lead Woodgrove High School to a 2-0 softball victory against Loudoun County on Senior Night May 14 in Purcellville.
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Loudoun County sophomore Jack McLister won the Dulles District boys singles title May 13. McLister is undefeated in singles this spring.—Times-Mirror File Photo/Beverly Denny |
Twin tennis titles for Falcons, Raiders
Tue., May. 14 | 04:36 PM - Briar Woods swept the team competition and Loudoun County took home both singles titles at the Dulles District tennis tournament. Doubles competition is scheduled for May 14.
All-Dulles District lacrosse teams
Tue., May. 14 | 01:27 PM - Sean Rogers and Michael Rexrod of Loudoun County High School share Player of the Year honors on the All-Dulles District boys lacrosse team. Woodgrove senior Bailey Carver is the Player of the Year on the girls side. Look inside for full boys and girls teams.
Dulles District tennis tournament
Wed., May. 8 | 08:26 PM - The 2013 AA Dulles District tennis tournament begins May 9 with team semifinals. Briar Woods' boys and Dominion's girls claimed regular-season district titles.
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Loudoun County senior Patrick Joseph, shown here after crossing the finish line first in the 800-meter run at the 2012 Virginia AA State Track and Field championships, is poised for another strong postseason this spring.—Times-Mirror File Photo/Ryan Freeland |
Spotlight Athlete: Loudoun County senior Patrick Joseph
Wed., May. 8 | 08:31 AM - In his four years with the Loudoun County High School cross-country and track and field teams, senior Patrick Joseph has become the man to beat. Last year, Joseph took home state titles in both the 800- and 1,600-meter runs and in 2011 was a member of the state champion 3,200-meter relay team.
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The Loudoun County Raiders boys’ lacrosse team are Dulles District regular-season champions. The undefeated Raiders enter the district tournament as the top seed.—Courtesy Photo |
Raiders double up Vikings to cap perfect regular season
Wed., May. 8 | 07:12 AM - One of the stingiest defenses in the state was on display May 6 as the Loudoun County High School boys' lacrosse team finished off an unbeaten regular season with an 8-4 win over Loudoun Valley in Purcellville.
College Corner
Tue., May. 7 | 09:35 AM - Loudoun Valley High School senior Josh Grimard has verbally committed to play basketball at Alderson-Broaddus College, a Division II program in West Virginia.
Vikings top rival Wolverines for ninth straight victory
Tue., Apr. 30 | 01:33 PM - Success was fickle and fleeting for Loudoun Valley High School's baseball team early this spring. The Vikings won the first three games of the season, only to turn around and drop the next three in order.
Raider boys tie for second at Apple Blossom Invitational
Mon., Apr. 29 | 11:13 AM - The Loudoun County Raiders tied for the runner-up spot in the boys' standings and Briar Woods sophomore Brandon Polk swept the sprint races to highlight a solid showing by four local schools in the 18-team Apple Blossom Invitational April 27 at James Wood High School in Winchester.
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Briar Woods senior Pablo Bordas was one of four Falcons to win their singles matches in a 6-3 victory against host Loudoun County April 25 in Leesburg.—Times-Mirror Staff Photo/Beverly Denny |
Falcons net big win over Raiders
Fri., Apr. 26 | 10:19 PM - The Briar Woods Falcons boys tennis team kept their perfect season intact with a 6-3 road victory over previously undefeated Loudoun County April 25 in Leesburg. The Falcons won four of six singles matches and two of three doubles contests on their way to the win.
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Loudoun County’s Kyle Miner looks for an open teammate during a April 22 home game against Briar Woods. The Raiders defeated the Falcons, 20-8, to push their overall record to 10-0.—Courtesy Photo |
A perfect 10 for Raider lacrosse team
Thu., Apr. 25 | 10:24 AM - Loudoun County High School's boys lacrosse team carries a perfect 10-0 record into an April 25 road game against Leesburg rival Heritage High School. The Raiders defeated Briar Woods, 20-8, in their last outing April 22 at home.
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Loudoun County senior Kiley Jacobus is congratulated by teammates after her second-inning home run against Woodgrove April 12 in Leesburg. The Raiders won the game, 3-2.—Times-Mirror Photo/Greg Nash |
Raiders hope big victory is springboard
Wed., Apr. 17 | 09:06 AM - No matter that the always formidable Loudoun County High School softball team had won seven of its first nine games this season. Or that the Raiders had outscored opponents 112-35 or had positioned themselves for another deep post-season run with a youthful roster of just three seniors.
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