By Chloe Adam LoCoSports Staff Writer [twitter-follow screen_name=’ChloeMAdam31′] *Update (11/17/2015): Tuscarora High School senior Fitsum Seyoum has officially signed his National Letter of Intent to run cross country and track at Virginia Tech. Leesburg (November 13, 2015) — Tuscarora High School senior Fitsum Seyoum has chosen to continue his running career at Virginia Tech starting in the 2016-2017 academic year. “Honestly, sophomore year, this was just all a dream. It seemed impossible at the moment. Now that I’m here and I’m committed, I feel beyond blessed and all glory goes to God for giving me this opportunity to do what I love!” Seyoum said.…
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(November 11, 2015) – Conference 22 has selected its all-conference team for football. John Champe High School senior Zach Burdick was named Offensive Player of the Year. John Champe High School senior Kuony Deng was named Defensive Player of the Year. John Champe High School head coach Jason Dawson was named Coach of the Year. All Conference 22 Football First Team Offense OL Ryan Schwind JR Kettle Run OL Josh Andre SR Fauquier OL Enes Karaasian SR Freedom OL Troy Addison SR John Champe OL Hunter Khalatbari JR Kettle Run WR Coleman Rafferty SR John Champe WR Chris Hill SR Liberty WR Hakeem Johnson SR Liberty RB Brett Dineen JR Freedom RB David Cousino…
(November 11, 2015) – Conference 14 has selected its all-conference team for football. Tuscarora High School senior Daniel Smith was named Offensive Player of the Year. Potomac Falls High School senior Dondrea Tillman was named Defensive Player of the Year. Tuscarora High School head coach Michael Burnett was named Coach of the Year. All Conference 14 Football First Team Offense OL Andrew Vastardis SR Stone Bridge OL Adam Benalayat SR Tuscarora OL Owen Bolyard SR Potomac Falls OL Jake Serigne SR Briar Woods OL Jacob Boone JR Broad Run OL Brad Nelson SR Tuscarora QB Daniel Smith SR Tuscarora RB Joshua Breece JR Stone Bridge RB Meech Hembry JR Broad Run RB James…
(November 10, 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 October 2015 Teammates of the Month for cross country, football, golf and volleyball. 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 Abby Wright One of the…
(November 10, 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 October 2015 Athletes of the Month for cross country, football, golf and volleyball. 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 Owen Gotimer [twitter-follow screen_name=’LoCoSports’] Nominated by Brandon Burdick In their inaugural 2012 season, the John Champe High School football team finished 0-10.…
(November 10, 2015) — The results are in and the week eleven winner of the LoCoSports Football Pick’Ems sponsored by Cheers Sports is Sheriff Woody from Round Hill! Sheriff Woody went 6-1 in week eleven, 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 82-18. Meat from Leesburg placed second in week eleven, turning in a 6-1 record and missing the final score of the Game of the Week between Tuscarora and Broad Run High Schools by 12 points. Meat will take home a gift certificate for…