By Chloe Adam LoCoSports Staff Writer [twitter-follow screen_name=’ChloeMAdam31′] Ashburn (April 10, 2016) — Ashburn-native and Flint Hill School sophomore Carly Middleton has made an early verbal commitment to play volleyball at Palm Beach Atlantic University starting in the 2019-2020 academic year. “I could not be happier,” the 5-foot-6 libero said. “It did feel a little weird when I first committed because I felt like I was rushing the process and making a rash decision. Now the more I think about PBA, the more excited I am about my commitment and the prouder I am to be a Sailfish.” Palm Beach…
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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 Sarah Snare LoCoSports Staff Writer [twitter-follow screen_name=’SarahSnaree’] Leesburg (April 10, 2016) — The Tuscarora High School boys soccer team faced their third tie of the season in a shutout game against Frederick County’s Millbrook High School on Friday, April 8. The first ten minutes of the game were action-packed. With possession continuously changing and more than five goal attempts on both sides, the crowd was sure it was going to be a close, intriguing game. At the end of the first half, the score was still 0-0. Faces of coaches and players on both teams took an intense mien as…
By Owen Gotimer LoCoSports Editor-in-Chief [twitter-follow screen_name=’LoCoSports’] Aldie (March 10, 2016) — John Champe High School senior Joaquin Gabriel has made a commitment to continue his swimming career at the United States Naval Academy beginning in the 2016-2017 academic year. “No more worrying about SATs, ACTs, transcripts or college, in general,” the 5-foot-7 Gabriel said. “However, USNA made me certain to not slack off in my last stretch of senior year and to not let senioritis overcome. So even though I know where I am attending college, I still need to keep up my studies and, more importantly, my swimming.”…
(March 10, 2016) – Cheers and LoCoSports have named their 2015-2016 All-LoCo boys basketball team. The 2015-2016 boys basketball Player of the Year is Kuony Deng from John Champe High School. The Coach of the Year is Chad Dawson of Loudoun Valley High School. The All-LoCo basketball first and second team photo shoot will be held on April 3 at 10:45 a.m. at Cheers Sports’ new location! Please RSVP to The Owl at locosportsnews@gmail or by direct message on Twitter at @LoCoSports by March 18. FAQs about the photo shoot can be found here! All-LoCo 2015-2016 Boys Basketball First Team G Nick Ball JR Loudoun Valley G Zach Collins SR Freedom F Kyle Copeland SR…
(March 8, 2016) – Cheers and LoCoSports have named their 2015-2016 All-LoCo girls basketball team. The 2015-2016 girls basketball Player of the Year is Mariah Leonard from Broad Run High School. The Coach of the Year is Teddy Whitney of Freedom High School. The All-LoCo basketball first and second team photo shoot will be held on April 3 at 10:45 a.m. at Cheers Sports’ new location! Please RSVP to The Owl at locosportsnews@gmail or by direct message on Twitter at @LoCoSports by March 18. FAQs about the photo shoot can be found here! All-LoCo 2015-2016 Girls Basketball First Team C Elisabeth Gianelos SR Loudoun County F Mariah Leonard SR Broad Run G Chloe Roach…
(March 7, 2016) – In an effort to better recognize student-athletes in Loudoun County who exemplify the values classmates, coaches, spectators, officials, families and friends look for in teammates, the LoCoSports team has selected its February 2016 Teammates of the Month for basketball, gymnastics, swimming and wrestling. The selections were made from nominations based on the following criteria: selflessness, hustle, work ethic, attitude, team-first mentality, spirit and heart. If you wish to nominate a student-athlete for athlete or teammate of the month, please reach out through our contact form or email us at locosportsnews@gmail.com. By Morgan Widdifield [twitter-follow screen_name=’MorganWiddifiel’] Nominated by The Jungle All coaches want someone who exemplifies…