Author: The Owl

The Owl

Local student-athletes pour sweat, tears and long hours into their crafts while maintaining eligible academic standing, and it’s time for each and every one of them — no matter their school, their sport or their gender — to be showcased. LoCoSports — you’ll go crazy for our sports coverage!

By Chloe Adam LoCoSports Staff Writer [twitter-follow screen_name=’ChloeMAdam31′] Sterling (July 27, 2016) – Dominion High School senior Megan O’Hara has chosen to continue her volleyball career at Christopher Newport University starting in the 2017-2018 academic year. “When I visited CNU for the first time, I really liked the campus and everything that came along with it,” the 6-foot-1 pin hitter said. “When I went back to camp there, I knew it was the one for me. The more I think about it the more excited I am to be going to CNU!” Christopher Newport University is a 260-acre campus located…

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By Chloe Adam LoCoSports Staff Writer [twitter-follow screen_name=’ChloeMAdam31′] Leesburg (June 27, 2016) — Loudoun County High School senior Marley Blycher has decided to continue her lacrosse career at Wingate University starting in the 2017-2018 academic year. “I chose Wingate for many reasons,” the 5-foot-11 goalie said. “One of the reasons was that I felt comfortable walking around the campus. I am very excited to attend such a beautiful school that takes pride in their academics and supports their student athletes.” Wingate University is a private liberal arts school located in North Carolina. It offers 35 majors for the 2,500 students…

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(June 28, 2016) – The VHSL has selected its all-VHSL 4A state team for softball. Woodgrove High School senior Adriana Erickson was named Player of the Year. Woodgrove High School head coach Joe Spicer was named Coach of the Year. All VHSL 4A State Softball First Team P Camryn Dolby SO Woodgrove P Sydney Nester SO Carroll County P Ashleigh Nalls JR King George C Hallie Daughtry SR Woodgrove 1B Adriana Erickson SR Woodgrove 2B Emily Alexander JR Woodgrove 3B Jessica Sprouse SR Grafton SS Mason Basidikis SO Powhatan DP Jessie Goodwin JR Fauquier OF Alexa Dolby SR Woodgrove OF Allison Brewer SR Deep Creek OF Carley Slayden SR Dinwiddie OF…

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(June 23, 2016) – The VHSL has selected its all-VHSL 5A state team for boys lacrosse. Atlee High School senior Jack Cook was named Player of the Year. Stone Bridge High School head coach Scott Mitchell was named Coach of the Year. All VHSL 5A State Boys Lacrosse First Team MID Christian Blackwell SR Patrick Henry ATT Kyle Brickerd JR Broad Run ATT Nick Cole SO Stone Bridge DEF Jack Cook SR Atlee ATT Kyle Duffie SR Briar Woods MID Brian Grant SR Briar Woods DEF Andrew Hamilton JR Patrick Henry MID Davis Hatch JR Atlee DEF Phoenix Hines JR Stone Bridge ATT Noah Hollander SR Patrick Henry MID Brice Johnson JR…

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(June 23, 2016) – The VHSL has selected its all-VHSL 5A state team for girls lacrosse. Potomac Falls High School senior Sydney Knego was named Player of the Year. Potomac Falls High School head coach Jim Birks was named Coach of the Year. All VHSL 5A State Girls Lacrosse First Team DEF Skyla Bailey SR Potomac Falls MID Tori Birks JR Potomac Falls DEF Madison Callan JR Massaponax ATT Kelsey Curl JR Potomac Falls MID Lauren Deaver JR Marshall ATT Grace Douglas JR Douglas Freeman GK Trudie Grattan JR Douglas Freeman ATT Sydney Knego SR Potomac Falls ATT Kristen Lafayette SR Deep Run DEF Gwen Pattison SR Albemarle MID Sarah…

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