By Joe Skinner LoCoSports Social Media Editor [twitter-follow screen_name=’JoeSkinner33′] Ashburn (October 17, 2015) — You know when the line to get into a football game takes about 40 minutes to get through, the Battle of the ‘Burn is about to go down. One of the biggest and most historic rivalries in the county wrote another chapter in its history book on October 16, as the Stone Bridge High School Bulldogs (4-3) upset the previously-undefeated Broad Run High School Spartans (6-1), 27-13. As highly touted as the Battle of the ‘Burn is, the first quarter and most of the first half…
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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 (October 13, 2015) — This past weekend, the softball community remembered and paid tribute to former Broad Run High School student Madison Small. Madison was a four-year varsity player and senior captain of the Spartan softball team when she unexpectedly passed away after contracting Neisseria Sepsis — a blood infection related to meningococcal meningitis. Through the course of her young life, Madison played for many local softball organizations, but it was with the Ashburn Girls Softball League where Madison began her early love for softball. After Madison’s untimely passing in April 2015,…
(October 13, 2015) — The results are in and the week seven winner of the LoCoSports Football Pick’Ems sponsored by Cheers Sports is Swen AB from Sterling! Swen AB went 10-0 in week seven, beat all of the local experts and will take home a gift certificate for a free meal at ResQ Grille! Woodgrove Baseball from Round Hill is still in the lead in the season-long Pick’Ems competition with a record of 57-12. Zinger1019 from Sterling, AMS from Leesburg and JDN18 from Reston tied for second in week seven, turning in 10-0 records and missing the final score of the Game of the Week between Tuscarora and Potomac Falls High Schools by…
Manassas (October 10, 2015) — Heritage High School sophomore Weini Kelati (17:11) outran the 35-team, 221-athlete field to a National Elite victory at the Glory Days Grill Invitational on October 10. Kelati — along with teammate Georgie Mackenzie (19:00) — helped the Lady Pride to a ninth place team finish. Loudoun Valley sophomore Natalie Morris (19:20) and Potomac Falls junior Deirdre Gilmore (19:29) turned in the only other top-20 times by LCPS student-athletes. On the boys side, Loudoun Valley sophomore Colton Bogucki (16:24) turned in the only top-20 time by an LCPS student-athlete. National Elite* and Loudoun results below… Girls 5000 Meter Run ——————————————————————————— Name Team Time 1 Weini…
(October 9, 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 September 2015 Teammates of the Month for cross country, football and volleyball. The selections were made 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 Joe Skinner [twitter-follow screen_name=’JoeSkinner33′] Nominated by Tony Pham One of the hardest things to…
(October 7, 2015) – 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 September 2015 Athletes of the Month for cross country, football and volleyball. The selections were made 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′] A leader can fall under a broad set of qualifications. Fortunately for Dominion’s Julia Avoletta, she can say she falls under…