The Vikings scored early then added to that lead twice in the first half to create some cushion and eventually repeat as the VHSL Region 4D champion, 3-1, on November 2 in Purcellville.
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Purcellville, Va. — After claiming the VHSL Region 4D title in 2022, the Loudoun Valley High School field hockey team knew they’d have a target on their backs in 2023. But having graduated seven seniors following that championship, the Vikings weren’t entirely sure how their 2023 campaign would go. To add to the challenge of repeating, the Vikings had to get through rival Woodgrove High School in an always tough region semifinal. Despite falling into an early one-goal deficit, the Vikings rallied in the second half to overcome the Wolverines, 2-1, in a VHSL Region 4D semifinal on October 30…
After dropping the first set, the Captains bounced back, knocking off the Wolverines—23-25, 25-23, 25-20, 25-14—to claim the inaugural Catoctin District title on October 26 in Leesburg.
Tuscarora earned their chance for redemption, when they overcame a first set loss to knock off No. 5 Loudoun Valley, setting up a rematch with the No. 1 Rock Ridge Phoenix in a Dulles District semifinal.
Despite the distractions, Woodgrove used a big second half to run past Broad Run, 44-14, on October 20 in Purcellville.
Sterling, Va. — For some teams, winning their Homecoming game is the highlight of the season, and that couldn’t be more true for the Dominion High School football team, who—not only celebrated their Homecoming game with a win—but also won their first game of the season, taking down Rock Ridge, 30-6, on October 5 in Sterling. After a three-and-out on their opening offensive series of the night, the Dominion defense took the field for the first time, ready to make a statement. On the Titans’ third defensive play of the night, sophomore defensive lineman Barry Gedyon quickly broke through the…