In a matchup that has grown more and more intense over the last few seasons, the Woodgrove Wolverines (0-0, 12-0) weathered a third-quarter run by Briar Woods (0-0, 10-1) to fend off the Falcons, 49-37, in a non-league game on January 4 in Ashburn.
Browsing: Girls Basketball
After graduating a core group of seniors in 2023, the Tuscarora High School girls basketball team is hoping its effort, energy, and enthusiasm can help carry them to the top of the Dulles District. Led by senior forward Alysa Carrigan, the young Huskies have started four underclassmen at points throughout the season, including in their 52-18 win over rival Loudoun County on January 3 in Leesburg.
Woodgrove junior center Valerie Blankenship knocked down four triples to lead the Wolverines past their rival Vikings, 86-40.
Riverside sophomore guard Maia Brown chipped in 11 points in the Rams’ 59-14 win over the Blackhawks.
Woodgrove senior guard Sadie Shores finished with 21 points to lead the Wolverines past the Riverside Rams, 77-47, on December 14 in Purcellville, Va.
Despite the challenge in front of them, the Lightning never showed any hesitation as they weathered a second half rally by the Eagles to earn their first ever win over their rival, 42-35, on December 11 in Aldie.