By Curtis Atkinson LoCoSports Contributor [twitter-follow screen_name=’CurtisAtkinson’] Purcellville (February 26, 2016) — Sometimes, the size of the dog in the fight matters a little more than others. The Loudoun Valley High School Lady Vikings basketball team gave every last bit of fight they had in them on February 25, but couldn’t overcome the much bigger William Fleming Lady Colonels as they fell, 48-41, in a VHSL 4A West region semifinal. “Never, ever down on their effort,” Loudoun Valley head coach Kenyamo McFarlane said. “No matter how fast a girl is, or how big she is, we leave it all out on…
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By Curtis Atkinson LoCoSports Contributor [twitter-follow screen_name=’CurtisAtkinson’] Purcellville (February 26, 2016) — Loudoun Valley High School had a first quarter to remember on February 25 and a second quarter to forget. Sprinting to a large lead then giving it all back before grinding through a second half free throw contest that saw Valley move to 25-0 on the season with an 80-59 victory over George Washington-Danville. The win keeps the Vikings’ record unblemished and moves them into the VHSL 4A West region championship game. The Vikings again got off to a quick start with a few early buckets highlighted by…
(February 26, 2016) – Cheers and LoCoSports have named their 2015-2016 All-LoCo boys swimming team. The 2015-2016 Boys Swimmer of the Year is Simon Shi from Tuscarora High School. The Coach of the Year is Amber Kerico of Park View High School. The 2015-2016 Boys Relay of the Year is the John Champe High School 200-yard medley relay featuring sophomore Kyle Barker and seniors Joaquin Gabriel, Michael Kaslik and Andrew Yaunches. The All-LoCo swimming first and second team photo shoot will be held on April 3 at 10 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…
By Chloe Adam LoCoSports Staff Writer [twitter-follow screen_name=’ChloeMAdam31′] Leesburg (February 26, 2016) – Loudoun County High School junior Sam Carver has decided to continue her softball career at Frostburg State University starting in the 2017-2018 academic year. “I feel like all the weights have been lifted off my shoulders,” Carver said. “Now I can focus on my academics without the pressure of the college recruiting process.” Frostburg State University is located in western Maryland and has been named a College of Distinction for its excellence in student engagement, high-quality teaching, vibrant community and success of its graduates. Frostburg is one of only…
By Chloe Adam LoCoSports Staff Writer [twitter-follow screen_name=’ChloeMAdam31′] Purcellville (February 25, 2016) – Loudoun Valley High School senior Michael Cypher has made a commitment to continue his football career at University of Virginia’s College at Wise starting in the 2016-2017 academic year. “There is now no more stressing or confusion about where I’ll be going,” Cypher said. “After all the visits, SAT scores and transcripts I’ve sent, it’s great to know that that process is over and I’ve narrowed my focus and purpose towards pushing through my senior year.” The University of Virginia’s College at Wise is a public, liberal arts…
(February 24, 2016) – Cheers and LoCoSports have named their 2015-2016 All-LoCo wrestling team. The 2015-2016 Wrestler of the Year is Cade Kiely from Loudoun Valley High School. The Coach of the Year is JJ Totaro of Broad Run High School. The All-LoCo wrestling first team photo shoot will be held on April 3 at 11:15 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 Wrestling First Team 106-pound Jarrett Tardiff SO Woodgrove 113-pound Spencer Reed SR Tuscarora 120-pound Sean Crumbliss SO Freedom 126-pound Spencer Hurrell SR Potomac Falls…