Aldie (February 14, 2016) – On February 12 and 13, John Champe High School hosted the 2015-2016 VHSL 4A West region championships where wrestlers from Dominion, Freedom, Heritage, John Champe, Loudoun County, Loudoun Valley, Park View, Rock Ridge and Woodgrove High Schools met with 20 other schools to find out who the region’s top wrestler in each weight class is. Fauquier High School took home the team title with two individual champions. Freedom turned in the top LoCo performance placing second with two individual champions of their own. Team Results 1 Fauquier 202 2 Freedom 153.5 3 Amherst 116 3 Handley 116 5 Woodgrove 102 6 Liberty 97.5 7 Liberty…
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(February 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 January 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 Kyle Gotimer [twitter-follow screen_name=’KyleGotimer42′] Nominated by Sarah Snare A third-year participant of gymnastics…
(February 8, 2016) – In an effort to better recognize student-athletes in Loudoun County who positively affect high school athletics in the area, the LoCoSports team has selected its January 2016 Athletes of the Month for basketball, gymnastics, swimming and wrestling. The selections were made from nominations based on the following criteria: success, hustle, work ethic, attitude 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 Joe Skinner [twitter-follow screen_name=’JoeSkinner33′] Nominated by Chris Caylor For a Broad Run High School team that graduated nine seniors after the 2014-2015 season,…
By Hanna Duenkel LoCoSports Photo Editor [twitter-follow screen_name=’HMDChickadee’] Purcellville (February 6, 2016) — Loudoun Valley senior Drew Hunter has signed his National Letter of Intent to the University of Oregon to run the 5,000- and 1,500-meter races beginning in the 2016-2017 school year. “Oregon has traditionally had one of the best distance programs in the country,” the 5-foot-11 Hunter said. “They have a rich tradition of Olympians and world class runners. I want to be a part of that and hope to add to the University of Oregon tradition. Plus, they have one of the best distance coaches in America,…
By Stacey Dec LoCoSports Staff Writer [twitter-follow screen_name=’StaceyDec’] Ashburn (February 4, 2016) — On February 3, 2016, Stone Bridge High School senior Chase Ridley signed to continue his football career at Division I West Virginia University beginning in the fall of 2016. “It’s calming to know where I will be spending the next four years of my schooling career and a dream come true to know that I’ll also have the opportunity to play the game I love,” the 5-foot-10 Ridley said. After attending two of WVU’s prospect camps, Ridley decided to commit to the Mountaineers to play as a…
By Morgan Widdifield LoCoSports Copy Editor [twitter-follow screen_name=’MorganWiddifiel’] Purcellville (February 1, 2016) — Loudoun Valley High School senior Hunter Gore has signed to continue his baseball career at Liberty University beginning in the 2016-2017 academic year. “Everybody’s dream is to play a Division I sport, and to be able to play at a top-ranked school is pretty exciting,” the 6-foot-4 Gore said. “Talking with coach Toman, they’re planning for me coming in and competing for the starting spot right away. They’re looking forward to me being a middle-of-the-lineup hitter.” Gore will join fellow Loudoun Valley teammates Jack DeGroat (2015), Sam…