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March 08, 2008

Brentsville girls fall in state quarterfinals
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
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
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
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
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
Gar-Field names new football coach

Woodbridge assistant Gryder to take over for Joe Mangano

New Direction
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?
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
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
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
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.

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