By Chloe Adam LoCoSports Staff Writer [twitter-follow screen_name=’ChloeMAdam31′] Ashburn (November 30, 2015) – Stone Bridge High School senior Haley Breidenfeld has decided to continue her basketball career at Roanoke College starting in the 2016-2017 academic year. “I chose Roanoke College because I was looking for a liberal arts education from a small school,” the 5-foot-10 forward said. “I feel that Roanoke College offers everything I was looking for: a strong biology program, a sense of community and an absolutely beautiful campus.” Roanoke College is located in Salem, Va. and has over 2,000 students from about 40 states and 30 countries. Almost…
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By Joe Skinner LoCoSports Social Media Editor [twitter-follow screen_name=’JoeSkinner33′] Aldie (November 30, 2015) — Before any player even stepped on the field Saturday, November 28, Woodgrove High School’s loss to Jefferson Forrest High School in a VHSL 4A West region semifinal meant the final home game for the John Champe High School Knights (11-1), regardless of the outcome. An impromptu second senior night, you can call it. Nevertheless, the fight of the Knights proved to fall short as the Salem High School Spartans (12-0) dropped John Champe, 34-7. A light rain was falling in Aldie as the game got underway.…
By Morgan Widdifield LoCoSports Copy Editor [twitter-follow screen_name=’MorganWiddifiel’] Purcellville (November 29, 2015) — Loudoun Valley High School senior Justin Ager has made a commitment to continue his baseball career at Yale University starting in the 2016-2017 school year. “When I first committed, I felt a wave of relief to have confirmed my future and to be done with the hectic recruiting process, along with pure joy that I have the opportunity to play the sport I love at my No. 1 school,” the 6-foot-4 Ager said. “Then, my feelings were, and still are, happiness and thankfulness to God for blessing…
(November 25, 2015) – Conference 21A has selected its all-conference team for football. Woodgrove High School junior Mike Kovich was named Offensive Player of the Year. Sherando High School junior Dylan Rivers was named Defensive Player of the Year. Woodgrove High School head coach Mike Skinner was named Coach of the Year. All Conference 21A Football First Team Offense OL Jake Wernle SR Woodgrove OL Hunter Smith SR Woodgrove OL David Eppard SR Sherando OL Tyler Russell SR Millbrook OL Jose Guevara JR Sherando QB Mike Kovich JR Woodgrove RB PK Kier JR Millbrook RB Charlie Clewis SR Woodgrove RB Tyler Bishop SR James Wood WR Dillon Manuel SR James Wood WR Mason…
Leesburg (November 25, 2015) – Tuscarora High School senior Simon Shi has chosen to carry on his swimming career at Virginia Tech starting in the 2016-2017 academic year. “I chose Virginia Tech because I loved the team enthusiasm in the swim team. On my official visit, I got a chance to see the swim team in action; they had an intrasquad meet at their home pool. Swimmers did awesome intros, including jumping off of the 10-meter platform and cheered for their teammates all the time,” the 5-foot-8 Shi said. “Virginia Tech is the place where I can pursue my long-term…
(November 24, 2015) – Cheers and LoCoSports have named their 2015 All-LoCo golf team. The 2015 Golfer of the Year is Brandon Weaver from Loudoun Valley High School. The Coach of the Year is Troy Mezzatesta of Loudoun Valley High School. The All-LoCo golf first team photo shoot will be held on January 9 at 10:30 a.m. at Cheers Sports’ new location! Please RSVP to The Owl at locosportsnews@gmail or by direct message on Twitter at @LoCoSports. All-LoCo 2015 Golf First Team Ryan Hammer SO Loudoun Valley Ryan Monastero SO Loudoun County Parker Morton SR Tuscarora Eli Newman JR Heritage Eli Robertson SR Stone Bridge Brandon Weaver SR Loudoun Valley All-LoCo 2015 Golf Honorable…