(January 7, 2015) – 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 November-December 2015 Teammates of the Month for basketball, cross country, football, swimming, volleyball 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 Owen Gotimer [twitter-follow screen_name=’LoCoSports’] Nominated by Linda Lachey-Helms When…
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!
By Chloe Adam LoCoSports Staff Writer [twitter-follow screen_name=’ChloeMAdam31′] Leesburg (January 6, 2016) — Loudoun County High School senior Elisabeth Gianelos has decided to continue her basketball career at Roanoke College starting in the 2016-2017 academic year. “I loved the coaches, the location and then fell in love with the school and its programs,” Gianelos said. “It’s a huge relief to know where I’m going and to already have a support group waiting for me next year.” Roanoke College is located in Salem, Va. and has over 2,000 students from about 40 states and 30 countries. The Roanoke Maroons varsity sports…
By Josh Meyers LoCoSports Staff Writer [twitter-follow screen_name=’JoeCool20147′] Ashburn (January 4, 2016) — Over winter break, Rock Ridge hosted the EP Holiday Basketball Tournament, in which their boys basketball team fell just short of claiming the tournament crown in front of a home crowd in Ashburn, losing to Sherando High School in the championship game on December 30. In their first game against Brentsville District High School, Rock Ridge looked polished and ready for conference play. Using a high pressure defense and a high excitement offense, the Phoenix defeated Brentsville, 70-36, in their first game of the tournament. Rock Ridge’s…
By Chloe Adam LoCoSports Staff Writer [twitter-follow screen_name=’ChloeMAdam31′] Leesburg (December 27, 2015) – Tuscarora High School senior Mariam Kolbai has decided to continue her running career at Christopher Newport University starting the 2016-2017 academic year. “It’s so incredibly exciting! I get four more years of doing what I absolutely love and being able to push myself to new limits every day,” Kolbai said. “It’s also definitely nice to be able to breathe, knowing where I am going and that my plans for next fall are secure so that I can focus on my next step towards graduation, enjoy the rest…
By Morgan Widdifield LoCoSports Copy Editor [twitter-follow screen_name=’MorganWiddifield’] Purcellville (December 26, 2015) — Loudoun Valley High School senior Trey McDyre has signed to continue his baseball career at Liberty University starting in the 2016-2017 school year. “Being committed is definitely a weight off of your shoulders scholastically,” the 6-foot McDyre said. “But you try not to let it get to your head because the guys I’m going to be competing with for positions are going to be extremely talented, especially the class I’m coming in with.” McDyre believed that Liberty provided the best opportunity for success on and off the…
By Kaitlyn Mason LoCoSports Staff Photographer [twitter-follow screen_name=’KaitlynMason00′] Ashburn (December 24, 2015) – Kaitlyn Mason photographed the LCPS wrestling championships in Ashburn on Saturday, December 19 and posted this photo gallery! Over the two-day event, Freedom High School claimed the team championship while 14 student-athletes were named individual champions!
