This year’s inaugural list includes a few teams that were featured during the 2025 season, as well as a couple new teams off to a strong start in 2026. Time will tell how things shake up this year, and it will be exciting to see the final outcome as each of the four districts is wide open for a new champion.
Author: Christal Gotimer
Freedom High School graduate Angelina Aziz, Loudoun Valley High School graduate Maddie Gammache, and Independence High School graduate Emma Mosser were selected as the 2026 recipients of the JCFM Scholarship.
Heritage senior forward Alyssa Stanford went 8-for-10 from the free throw line in overtime, providing the grit and resilience the Pride needed to solidify the 54-46 win on February 26 in Leesburg.
The Stone Bridge defense held Briar Woods to just 13 points in the second half to claim its first Potomac District championship in a 43-31 win.
Heritage pulled ahead and then held off the Vikings to earn the 46-43 victory on February 17, securing the No. 1 seed in VHSL Region 4C.
The Bulldogs held the lead throughout and limited the Lightning—who were averaging over 52 points per game—to just 37 points, sealing the 61-37 win.






