Ashburn, Va. — Broad Run High School senior Sophia Roche has made a commitment to Washington and Lee University to further her academic and athletic career, starting in the 2019-2020 academic year. “I chose Washington and Lee because of the rigorous academics and the community’s honor system: everyone is accountable for themselves and their work,” Roche said. “I also love the balance offered between academics and sports, as the professors at W&L are very understanding of student-athletes’ conflicts. Everyone supports one another.” [adrotate banner=”29″] The 5-foot-7 forward is joining a Division III Generals team that went 9-5-2 overall in 2018,…
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Loudoun County, Va. – The VHSL 5A has selected its all-state team for girls basketball. Princess Anne High School senior Brianna Jackson was named Player of the Year. Thomas Edison High School head coach Dianne Lewis was named Coach of the Year. [adrotate banner=”31″] VHSL 5A All-State Girls Basketball First Team Position Name School Year G Jaelyn Batts Freedom SR G Jasha Clinton Princess Anne JR G Jalen Gathers Highland Springs SR F Brianna Jackson Princess Anne SR G Aziaha James Princess Anne SO G Charlotte Jewell Edison JR G Carole Miller Edison SR G Jaden Watkins L.C. Bird SR…
Loudoun County, Va. – The VHSL 5A has selected its all-state team for boys basketball. Maury High School junior Clarence Rupert was named Player of the Year. Maury High School head coach Brandon Plummer was named Coach of the Year. [adrotate banner=”31″] VHSL 5A All-State Boys Basketball First Team Position Name School Year F Ian Anderson Potomac Falls SR G Jamon Battle L.C. Bird SR F Landon Hawes Potomac Falls JR G Ashley James Green Run SR F Tyrese Jenkins Varina SR F Lance Johnson Freedom JR G Bryan Phillips Maury SR F Clarence Rupert Maury JR VHSL 5A All-State…
Loudoun County, Va. – The VHSL 4A has selected its all-state team for girls basketball. Lake Taylor High School sophomore JaNaiya Quinerly was named Player of the Year. Lake Taylor High School head coach Saundra Sawyer was named Coach of the Year. [adrotate banner=”19″] VHSL 4A All-State Girls Basketball First Team Position Name School Year G Madisyn Dalton Carroll County SR C Jazmyn Doster Lake Taylor SR G Makayla Firebaugh James Wood JR G Terese Greene Eastern View SO G Jordan Hodges Monacan SO G JaNaiya Quinerly Lake Taylor SO G Mya Thomas Deep Creek SR F Nylah Young King’s…
Loudoun County, Va. – The VHSL 4A has selected its all-state team for boys basketball. Louisa County High School senior Chris Shelton was named Player of the Year. George Washington High School head coach Jermaine Parker was named Coach of the Year. [adrotate banner=”19″] VHSL 4A All-State Boys Basketball First Team Position Name School Year G Joe Bamisile Monacan JR G Keontae Boyette Kings Fork SR G Trent Dawson Loudoun Valley JR F D’Andre James Handley SR G Zyrail Mitchell Lake Taylor JR F Jordan Richeson Jefferson Forest SR G Chris Shelton Louisa County SR G Shunta Wilson G.W. Danville…
Leesburg, Va. — Tuscarora High School senior center Will Moore has committed to continue his academic and athletic career at Frostburg State University starting in the 2019-2020 academic year. “Now, I can focus on getting my body and my mind ready for the next level of football,” the 6-foot, 275-pound Moore said. “There isn’t anymore stress about where I’m going or what I’m going to do after high school.” [adrotate group=”4″] As Moore – and Woodgrove seniors Jordan Berkowitz and Graham Walker – prepare to transition to the college game, Frostburg is working on its transition from the Division III…