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March 08, 2008
Brentsville girls fall in state quarterfinals
The team lost 47-38.
Johnson moving on
Stonewall Jackson head football coach Loren Johnson resigned Friday.
All-district/all-region girls-boys basketball teams
Local prep basketball teams are announced
March 07, 2008
Ostenso wins 600 Tourney of Champions at age 15
Andrew Ostenso, age 15, of Sunderland, Md., a sophomore at Huntingtown High School, won the Nation's Capital Area United States Bowling Congress Association Youth 600 Club Tour-nament of Champions hosted by Bowl America Gaithersburg (Md.) on Mar. 2.
Long now in charge for Mason
George Mason University center Will Thomas preserved a two-point lead over William & Mary by pulling a rebound out of the air and then, with just under four minutes remaining, entrusted a freshman with protecting it.
Cougars in position to claim title
As Group A regional champions fell by the handful—one in seven was knocked off by the fourth-place finisher from a different region—Manassas Park came through cleanly.
Brentsville hopes to keep its magical season going
Brentsville's girls' basketball has already had a great season. It is 21-5.
Danni Jackson makes things happen for Bruins
A crossover dribble near the 3-point line nearly left a George Washington defender resting on her backside.
Johnson steps down as Stonewall Jackson’s head football coach
Loren Johnson resigned Friday as the Raiders’ head football coach
March 06, 2008
Club gymnastics notebook
Juan Palma captured a gold medal in the Level 6 all-around competition last weekend at the Mid-Atlantic Invitational in College Park, Md.
Jenkins adjusting to college game
When the long-awaited moment finally arrived, Ariene Jenkins (Woodbridge ’06) started sweating. A lot. Then, her stomach started churning and her hands started shaking. Questions raced through her mind as she wondered if she could do the basics, like catch the ball in the post.
Weekly fishing report
Weekly fishing report
Brenner still living a dream
Adam Brenner had one of those dream seasons in 2007 at Old Dominion Speedway. The 32-year-old Fredericksburg driver not only won his first Grand Stock championship but won it in the season’s finale.
Outer Banks the place to be in spring
There are all the beaches in the world, and then there’s Nags Head. For me, when it comes to getting out of town for a few days, especially in the spring, there is no place I’d rather be than on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
Patriot seniors seek uncharted territory
For the seniors of the George Mason men’s basketball team, the Colonial Athletic Association tournament title is the one accomplishment that has eluded them.
Bates leads Mary Washington into D-III tournament
Pressure situations no longer faze Amanda Bates. She is calm on the basketball court, which leads to playing with enjoyment and confidence.
March 05, 2008
Gar-Field names new football coach
Woodbridge assistant Gryder to take over for Joe Mangano
New Direction
Drakeford will be a key member for Forest Park in state quarterfinal
Brentsville wrestlers ready for state tournament
Tigers sending four wrestlers to meet
March 04, 2008
Major setback?
Forest Park loses Deidre Richardson after senior has knee surgery.
Sites and opponents set for Brentsville, Forest Park girls basketball teams
Brentsville will travel, while Forest Park stays home for Saturday’s state quarterfinals
March 02, 2008
Jamison has early impact for GMU women’s lacrosse
Freshman was recently named CAA rookie of the week
March 01, 2008
Sports briefs
Furr scores twice in loss; former Hylton football player inks with Montreal
Local track athletes capture state crowns
Bethany Hyter walked into the infield flashing a smile, knowing she had won the girls’ 500-meter dash. And the Osbourn Park senior did so doing what she does best: running from behind.
Tigers fight, claw before losing Region II final
Charlottesville, powered by a trio of players in double figures, dis-patched Brentsville to secure its second consecutive Region II championship Saturday night.
Christ Chapel’s Mason emerging from the shadow
It wasn’t the left-handed jump shot that caught Quinton Mason’s attention. He’s seen his 12-year-old daughter pull up near the 3-point line and loft thousands of those through the hoop.
Forest Park girls win fourth Northwest Region title
Amber Epps didn’t need anybody to tell her that she’d drawn a tough defensive assignment Saturday night.
Fishing Report
Catching up on the area fishing scene
DeDe signs with Montreal of CFL
Hylton graduate starred at Auburn as a linebacker
Three local basketball players to compete in Capital Classic preliminary game
Game is April 13th at the Comcast Center.

