Philadelphia, Pa. — Four local gymnasts won the all-around in their sessions at the annual PINK Invitational in Philadelphia on February 21-23. APEX gymnasts Gabby Beale, Reagan Burris, and Lexi Scott won the all-around at Level 4, leading APEX to the team title, while Kaitlyn Rath won the all-around at Level 6. The annual PINK Invitational raises money for breast cancer awareness and hosts more than 4,000 gymnasts from all over the United States. Gymnasts compete in matching pink leotards to show unity for the cause. APEX meet results… [adrotate banner=”3″] [adrotate banner=”15″] Level 4 Results Name Vault Bars Beam…
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Loudoun County, Va. – The VHSL Region 6B has selected its all-region team for boys basketball. Potomac Senior High School junior Tyrell Harris was named Player of the Year. Patriot High School head coach Sherman Rivers was named Coach of the Year. [adrotate banner=”39″] [adrotate banner=”40″] All-Region 6B Boys Basketball First Team Position Name School Year Forward Nate Arrington C.D. Hylton JR Guard Zack Blue Patriot SR Forward Trevor Bounds Battlefield SR Forward Tyrell Harris Potomac JR Guard Kyle Honore Potomac SO Guard Ta’zir Smith Colgan JR Center Dorian Staples Massaponax SR Guard Ethan Wilson Osbourn Park SR All-Region 6B…
Fairfax, Va. — Briar Woods High School senior Abby Harter and junior Mackenzie McConagha and Rock Ridge High School senior Trace Wall won VHSL 5A State titles at George Mason University on February 20-21 in Fairfax. On the girls side, Harter won the 100-yard butterfly and 100-yard breaststroke, while McConagha won the 100-yard backstroke and placed second in the 100-yard butterfly, leading the Falcons to a team runner up finish. On the boys side, Wall won the 50-yard and 100-yard freestyle. Two more Loudoun swimmers made the podium at the state championship. Briar Woods senior Jack Moore placed second in the…
Richmond, Va. — Independence High School sophomore Tatum Wall won two VHSL 3A State titles at SwimRVA on February 21-22 in Richmond. Wall won the 100- and 200-yard freestyle events, leading the Tigers girls to a fourth place finish in the school’s inaugural season. On the boys side, Independence sophomore Bailey DeLuise turned in the only other podium finish, placing second in the 100-yard breaststroke. Complete meet results… [adrotate banner=”18″] Boys 200-Yard Medley Relay Place Time School 1 1:35.59 Maggie Walker 2 1:35.72 Independence 3 1:37.27 Brookville 4 1:38.03 Hidden Valley 5 1:38.22 Western Albemarle 6 1:39.44 York 7 1:40.64 Lafayette…
Nokesville, Va. — Heritage High School freshman Julia Welch claimed the all-around title at the VHSL State championship at Patriot High School on February 21-22, leading the Pride to a second place team finish. Led by sophomore Kelly Fangyen, Freedom High School won its third straight team title, edging the Pride, 150.425-147.450. Welch placed third on the floor (9.550) and sixth on the vault (9.775), bars (9.500), and beam (9.550) to win the all-around title (38.375), defeating Fangyen by just 0.025 points. Fangyen placed second in the vault (9.825), fifth on the bars (9.525) and beam (9.575), and ninth on…
Ashburn, Va. — Freedom High School senior Jacob Edwards claimed the 285-pound title at the VHSL 5A State championships on February 21-22 at Rock Ridge High School in Ashburn. Edwards won a 5-4 decision over John Randolph Tucker senior Mirvet Dudic in the championship match to claim the title. Stone Bridge High School junior Charlie Lausten placed third in the 120-pound weight class, defeating Mountain View junior Dalton Arce by major decision, 14-2. Freedom senior Cole Singer turned in the only remaining Top 5 Loudoun performance, placing fifth in the 220-pound weight class, pinning Kecoughtan sophomore Cordell Gregg at the 3:56…