(June 9, 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 May 2016 Teammates of the Month for baseball, lacrosse, soccer and softball. 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 owen@locosports.info. By Morgan Widdifield [twitter-follow screen_name=’MorganWiddifiel’] Nominated by Melinda Gallagher Part of being a good…
Author: 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!
Harrisonburg (June 9, 2016) – Thirteen different Loudouners combined for eighteen individual all-state performances at the VHSL 4A state track & field championships in Harrisonburg on June 3, 4 and 8. The all-state performances from Loudoun were highlighted by Loudoun Valley senior Drew Hunter — who won the 800-meter (1:48.64) and 3,200-meter (9:17.91); Rock Ridge junior Mikajah Hayes — who won the 400-meter (56.76); Heritage junior Weini Kelati — who won the 3,200-meter (10:09.70); and Park View junior Lauryn Helstrom — who won the high jump (5-04). Complete Loudoun results… Boys 400 Meter Sprint —————————————————————— Name Team Time 6 Nathaniel Thompson Loudoun Valley 49.47 Boys 800 Meter Run…
Harrisonburg (June 9, 2016) – Thirteen different Loudouners combined for eighteen individual all-state performances at the VHSL 4A state track & field championships in Harrisonburg on June 3, 4 and 8. The all-state performances from Loudoun were highlighted by Loudoun Valley senior Drew Hunter — who won the 800-meter (1:48.64) and 3,200-meter (9:17.91); Rock Ridge junior Mikajah Hayes — who won the 400-meter (56.76); Heritage junior Weini Kelati — who won the 3,200-meter (10:09.70); and Park View junior Lauryn Helstrom — who won the high jump (5-04). Complete Loudoun results… Boys 400 Meter Sprint —————————————————————— Name Team Time 6 Nathaniel Thompson Loudoun Valley 49.47 Boys 800 Meter Run…
(June 8 2016) – The VHSL 5A North has selected its all-zone 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 North Zone Girls Lacrosse First Team DEF Skyla Bailey Potomac Falls SR MID Tori Birks Potomac Falls JR DEF Morgan Booth Marshall SR ATT Kelsey Curl Potomac Falls JR MID Lauren Deaver Marshall JR GK Elsa Girardo Edison SR DEF Mariyah Harper Edison SR ATT Cara Hawkins Stone Bridge SR MID Danielle Hook Edison SR MID Maria Keener Stone Bridge JR ATT Sydney Knego Potomac Falls SR…
(June 6, 2016) – The VHSL 4A West Zone has selected its all-zone team for boys lacrosse. Dominion High School senior Chris Low was named Player of the Year. Dominion High School head coach Pete Lenotti was named Coach of the Year. All VHSL 4A West Zone Boys Lacrosse First Team DEF Grant Ammann JR Woodgrove DEF Carter Beardsley SR Freedom ATT Hunter Capestany JR Freedom MID Nick Cavalheri SR Freedom DEF Ryan Coulter SR Dominion ATT Tate Donaldson SR Kettle Run MID Matt Flynn SR Dominion ATT Bryce Hartzel SR Dominion MID Graham Johnson JR Freedom MID Kyle Kivinski SO Dominion DEF Jack Liebel SR Fauquier ATT Chris Low SR Dominion…
(June 6, 2016) – Cheers and LoCoSports have named their 2016 All-LoCo baseball team. Briar Woods High School senior Caleb Barnes has been named the 2016 baseball Player of the Year. The Coach of the Year is Jason Miller of Briar Woods High School. The All-LoCo baseball first team photo shoot will be held on July 10 at 10 a.m. at Cheers Sports’ new location! Please RSVP to The Owl at owen@locosports.info or by direct message on Twitter at @LoCoSports by June 22 with your t-shirt size. FAQs about the photo shoot can be found here! All-LoCo 2016 Baseball First Team P Justin Ager SR Loudoun Valley P Caleb Barnes…