Virginia Beach, Va. — After sweeping the individual events and winning the all-around at the VHSL Region 1-4A Championships, Riverside High School freshman Marisa Cisneros edged out Oscar Smith High School senior Angelica Labat to win the all-around at the VHSL Open State Championship in Virginia Beach on February 16. Cisneros placed first in the beam (9.800), second on both the vault (9.775) and floor (9.650), and third on the uneven bars (9.725) to trump Labat in the all-around, 38.950-38.875. “I put in a lot of hard work and practice, and I was going against very tough competitors, so I’m extremely happy…
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Fairfax, Va. — Dominion High School junior Jack Creamer repeated as the 113-pound state champion when he won the 2019 title at the VHSL 4A State championships on February 16 at Robinson Secondary School. Creamer won the championship match by way of a 9-2 decision over Great Bridge sophomore Logan Pierson. “It feels amazing,” Creamer said. “I want to thank all my coaches and teammates who helped me along the way. Without them I don’t think it would have been possible.” Championship results below… Alicia Prause captured more than 200 photos at the two-day tournament… [adrotate banner=”19″] 106lb Results Place Name…
Fairfax, Va. — Broad Run High School senior John Birchmeier, Rock Ridge High School senior Gregory Manternach and Tuscarora High School senior Brecan Saul all won individual titles at the VHSL 5A State championships on February 16 at Robinson Secondary School. Birchmeier – who won his fourth straight state title – won by fall over Bethel junior Jackson Griffiths at 285 pounds. “It’s a dream come true. It’s a goal I’ve been working towards since middle school to become a four-time state champ and to finally achieve is unreal,” Birchmeier said. “My coaches have made me into the wrestler I am…
Loudoun County, Va. – The Dulles District has selected its all-district team for boys basketball. Loudoun Valley High School junior Trent Dawson was named Player of the Year. Riverside High School head coach Mike Koscinski was named Coach of the Year. [adrotate banner=”19″] All-Dulles District Boys Basketball First Team Position Name School Year G Joe Alexander Loudoun County SR G Matt Anderson Loudoun County JR G Brett Asbury Riverside SR G Trent Dawson Loudoun Valley JR G Beau Everett Riverside JR G Max Jannes Heritage SO F Zack Johnson Woodgrove SR F Brock Redman Woodgrove JR G Sam Shelton Dominion JR All-Dulles…
Loudoun County, Va. – The Dulles District has selected its all-district team for girls basketball. Loudoun Valley High School junior Megan Stevenson was named Player of the Year. Loudoun Valley High School head coach Kenyamo McFarlane was named Coach of the Year. [adrotate banner=”19″] All-Dulles District Girls Basketball First Team Position Name School Year G Olivia Badura Loudoun Valley SR G Maddie Beal Dominion JR F Lauren Eichenlaub Riverside SR G Haley Pasqualone Loudoun Valley SR G Grace Sibley Heritage SR F Ashley Steadman Woodgrove FR F Megan Stevenson Loudoun Valley JR G Elizabeth Suder Riverside JR All-Dulles District Girls Basketball Second Team Position…
Ashburn, Va. — Broad Run High School junior Sara Kelly has made an early verbal commitment to continue her academic and softball career at the University at Buffalo beginning in the 2020-2021 academic year. “I chose Buffalo because, when I went to visit, I just loved everything about it,” Kelly said. “The atmosphere was great and their softball coaches are amazing and very helpful.” [adrotate banner=”9″] The Division I Bulls are coached by Mike Ruechel, who has been with the program since 2017. Before being named head coach, Ruechel was the Bulls’ assistant coach and hitting coach. Ruechel has helped…