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Jon Roetman

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Wakefield Returns Three Starters from State Playoff Team

Warriors must overcome loss of leaders Moore, Nega.

The Wakefield boys' basketball team opens the season on Dec. 7 against T.C. Williams.

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W-L Football Wins First District Title Since 1975

Generals shut out Yorktown at Greenbrier Stadium.

For the second time in four seasons, the Washington-Lee football team earned a historic victory on Yorktown's home field.

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Paying Attention to the Pros

High School coaches, players share opinions on Redskins’ Meriweather.

Washington Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather has received penalties, fines and a suspension for illegal hits.

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Facing an Uphill Climb

Wakefield alum Hogwood is trying to improve school’s football program.

The Wakefield football team hasn't had a winning season since 1983.

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W-L Volleyball Earns ‘Statement’ Win Over Madison

Generals come from behind to win five-set thriller.

Washington-Lee extended its winning streak to nine matches.

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Yorktown Volleyball Continues Winning with New Coach

Carpenter takes over for Behar, who won four district titles.

The Yorktown volleyball team has won six consecutive matches.

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South Lakes Football Overcomes Fourth-Quarter Deficit

Denny scores two touchdowns in win against W-L.

Seahawks score game-winner in final two minutes.

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O’Connell Football Blanks Rival Paul VI in Hope Opener

Quarterback Galvan throws 3 TD passes, runs for 2.

O'Connell improves to 1-1.

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Yorktown’s Stewart to Attack from Different Positions

Patriots move up to 6A after VHSL’s six-class realignment.

Yorktown will open the regular season at home against Coolidge on Aug. 29.

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Yoest’s Gem Not Enough for Yorktown Baseball Team

Senior right-hander strikes out 11 in final high school start.

The Yorktown baseball team ended its season in the first round of the Northern Region tournament.

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Yorktown Girls’ Soccer Three-Peats as District Champs

Patriots beat W-L, looking for deep run at regionals.

The Yorktown girls' soccer team will host Langley in the first round of regionals.

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O’Connell Softball Wins 10th Straight WCAC Title

Finucane throws 1-hit shutout, goes 2-for-3 with 2 RBIs.

The Bishop O'Connell softball team has a chance to reach 30 victories in a season for the first time in program history.

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Five Northern Region Athletes Compete at Capital Classic

Wakefield senior Moore leads Northern Region scorers with 12 points.

The District All-Stars defeated the Suburban All-Stars; the United States All-Stars beat the Capital All-Stars.

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Bishop O’Connell Softball Survives Scare from McLean

Burk delivers clutch hit for Knights, Finucane pitches through pain.

The Bishop O'Connell softball team overcame a 2-0 deficit to beat McLean.

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Patriots Overwhelm Generals with Goal-Scoring Barrage

Yorktown’s Shumway scores three goals, Puletti a pair.

The Yorktown girls' soccer team improved to 6-1 with a 6-0 victory over Washington-Lee on Monday.

Stepping Back to Move Forward

O’Connell All-American Ferraro strikes out for first time since 2011.

The Bishop O'Connell softball team outscored its first nine opponents 112-1.

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Madison Boys’ Lax Edges Yorktown

Madison goalie Hayden, Yorktown keeper Pollack play well.

The Madison boys' lacrosse team comes from behind to beat Yorktown.

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O’Connell Softball Opens Season with Shutout Victory

Pitcher Finucane throws no-hitter against Bishop Ireton

The Knights are led by Missouri-bound pitcher Tori Finucane and North Carolina-bound catcher Jillian Ferraro.

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Yorktown Girls’ Lax Rallies for Win in Season Opener

Patriots have won seven consecutive district championships.

Yorktown closes Monday's contest on a 6-1 run.

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Wakefield Boys’ Basketball Falls Short in State Semifinals

Warriors finish season with 25 wins, National District title.

The Wakefield boys' basketball team loses to John Marshall at VCU's Siegel Center.

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Wakefield Boys’ Basketball Finishes Region Runner-Up

Warriors qualify for state tournament, will travel to Richmond.

Wakefield will face Mountain View today in the state quarterfinals.

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Woodson Wins Region Title with Epic Comeback

Cavaliers erase 19-point fourth-quarter deficit against Wakefield.

Woodson will face Battlefield on Friday in state quarterfinals.

Tham's Triple-Double Leads Wakefield to State Berth

Warriors will face Woodson in Northern Region final.

Tham's triple-double is believed to be Wakefield's first since 2007.

Wakefield Topples TC in Northern Region Tournament

Warriors beat Titans for first time since 1996.

The Wakefield boys' basketball team will face Langley in the region quarterfinals.

W-L Repeats as Northern Region Gymnastics Champion

Generals thrive despite just one top-three individual finish.

W-L, McLean finish 1-2, respectively, for the second straight year.

W-L Gymnastics Wins Fourth Consecutive District Title

Generals look to repeat as Northern Region champions.

The Washington-Lee gymnastics team is undefeated in regular-season meets during the last four seasons.

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O’Connell Boys’ Basketball Thriving After Losing Season

Knights beat St. Mary’s Ryken, improve to 10-0 in WCAC.

The Bishop O'Connell boys' basketball team is undefeated in the WCAC.

Chantilly Boys' Basketball Team Snaps 3-Game Losing Skid

Three Chargers score in double figures against Yorktown.

Brian Sydnor led Chantilly with 15 points, DeAndre Harris scored 13 and Sean Huelskamp finished with 12.

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Shorthanded W-L Searches for Positives Against Mount Vernon

Senior guard Urcia scores team-high eight points in loss.

The Washington-Lee girls' basketball team is 5-4 in the National District after losing to Mount Vernon and beating Wakefield.

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Defense Carries Yorktown Girls’ Basketball to Victory

Freshman Criswell, sophomore Nye combine for 30 points.

The Yorktown girls' basketball team held Hayfield to five field goals during the first 25 minutes of the game on Jan. 14.

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Yorktown Boys’ Basketball Blows Out First-Place Hayfield

Patriots snap Hawks’ 11-game win streak with 28-point victory.

The Yorktown boys' basketball team snapped Hayfield's 11-game win streak on Monday night.

Wakefield Sophomore Buries Six 3-Pointers in Win

Warriors beat Stonewall Jackson to place fifth at holiday tournament.

Wakefield guard Marqua Walton had a career night against Stonewall Jackson on Dec. 28.

Nega Makes Triumphant Return to Wakefield Basketball

Coach Bentley, friend Moore helped Nega turn his life around.

Ermias Nega turned his life around to get back on the court for the Wakefield boys' basketball program.

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Yorktown Football Falls to Stone Bridge in Region Final

Patriots can’t hold early 22-point lead against Bulldogs.

The Yorktown football team finished region runner-up with a 12-1 record for the second consecutive season.

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Yorktown Throttles South County in Playoff Rematch

Patriots advance to Division 5 Northern Region championship game.

The Yorktown football team will play for the Division 5 Northern Region championship for the second straight year.

W-L’s Angell, Demsie Qualify for Cross Country States

Girls’ team places sixth, boys’ 14th at regionals.

The Washington-Lee cross country program will send two runners to the state meet, which is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 10 at Great Meadow.

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Yorktown’s Stewart, Brown Burn Mount Vernon

Running backs combine for more than 200 yards, 5 touchdowns.

The Yorktown football team improved to 9-0 with a 35-0 victory against Mount Vernon on Oct. 26.

W-L Girls’ XC Wins Third Consecutive District Title

Each of Generals’ seven harriers place in top 11.

The Washington-Lee girls' cross country team produced seven all-district runners.

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Yorktown Field Hockey Finishes District Runner-Up

Patriots reach championship game despite loss of 12 seniors.

The Yorktown field hockey team lost to Mount Vernon in the National District championship game on Oct. 22.

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O’Connell Boys’ Soccer Scores Season-High 6 Goals

Knights beat Pope John Paul the Great.

The Bishop O'Connell boys' soccer team defeated Pope John Paul the Great, 6-0, on Oct. 4.

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Seniors Reuther, DeGuisto Lead O’Connell Girls’ Soccer

Knights frustrated by draw against Georgetown Visitation.

The Bishop O'Connell girls' soccer team finished in a 1-1 tie with Georgetown Visitation on Sept. 28.

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W-L Field Hockey Beats Yorktown, 1-0

Generals midfielder Lunn scores game’s lone goal.

The Washington-Lee field hockey team defeated Yorktown on Sept. 20.

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Yorktown Field Hockey Finishes Fourth at Herndon Invite

Washington-Lee wins fifth-place game in overtime.

Yorktown finishes fourth, W-L fifth, Wakefield eighth at two-day Herndon Invitational on Sept. 14-15.

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O’Connell Football Wins First Game on New Turf Field

Knights, first-year head coach Smith beat Bishop Ireton.

The Bishop O'Connell football team opened the 2012 season with a victory against Bishop Ireton.

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Molnar Leads Yorktown Volleyball Past South County

Junior tallies 20 kills in five-game, season-opening victory.

Molnar's 20 kills propel Yorktown volleyball past South County in opener.

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Pedaling with Pals

Potomac Pedalers provides group rides for area cyclists.

Cyclists of all ages and ability levels can participate in group rides with the Potomac Pedalers.

O’Connell’s Finucane, Ferraro Named Softball All-Americans

Knights finish 2012 season ranked No. 5 in the nation.

Bishop O'Connell softball players Tori Finucane and Jillian Ferraro were named first-team All-Americans for the 2012 season.

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Yorktown Grads Dowdell, Wood Teammates Again

Former Patriot sluggers play for Vienna River Dogs of CRCBL.

After stellar baseball careers at Yorktown High School, Red Dowdell and Shaun Wood have continued their successful ways while playing in the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League.

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Lowen, Yoest Pitch Patriots Past West Potomac

Yorktown baseball ends season in regional quarterfinals.

John Yoest struck out West Potomac’s 3-4-5 hitters, including a pair of first-team all-region selections, in the seventh inning and Yorktown held on for a 7-4 victory on May 25 at Greenbrier Park.

Prins Leads Yorktown Softball Past Former W-L Teammates

Patriots defeat Generals in district tournament semifinals.

Lillian Prins smashed a full-count pitch off the center-field fence for an RBI double, lifting the Yorktown softball team to a 2-1 victory on May 17 and a berth in the National District tournament championship game.