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South County Softball Team Wins 6A North Region Championship

Sophomore shortstop Williams drives in go-ahead run against Lake Braddock.

The South County softball team won the 6A North region championship on Friday.

Andrejev Leads Langley Volleyball Team

Despite knee injury, senior totals 17 kills in loss to undefeated Madison.

Rachel Andrejev is a standout for the Langley volleyball team.

Spartans Win 4 of 6

Spartans looking for first district title in nearly four decades.

The West Springfield field hockey team won four of its first six games this season.

South Lakes Boys’ Soccer Wins Fifth Straight

Seahawks beat Mount Vernon 1-0 Monday night.

The South Lakes boys' soccer team has won five in a row since dropping its opener.

Whelden, Paduda, Jeney Win Titles for Yorktown

Patriots finish third at National District wrestling meet.

Yorktown heavyweight Charlie Whelden has battled the injury bug throughout his high school career. On Feb. 4, a partially torn meniscus in his right knee wasn’t enough to keep "Ox" from capturing a National District championship.

O’Connell Football Wins First Game on New Turf Field

Knights, first-year head coach Smith beat Bishop Ireton.

The Bishop O'Connell football team opened the 2012 season with a victory against Bishop Ireton.

Jarrell Leads Woodson Field Hockey

Cavaliers fell short of regional tournament in 2011.

Meg Jarrell, 22, is in her first season as head coach of the Woodson field hockey team.

Arlington: Washington-Lee’s Sophie Hatcher Wins Region All-Around Title

Yorktown’s Kane places 2nd in AA, W-L finishes 3rd in team standings.

The W-L gymnastics team had its streak of three straight region titles snapped.

Oakton Football Wins Northern Region Championship

Cougars beat Westfield for first region title since 2008.

The Oakton football team defeated the Northern Region's top three seeds to reach the state playoffs.

Alexandria: Ireton Girls’ Lax Focused on Remaining Championship Contender

Nationally-ranked Cardinals defeat Georgetown Visitation.

The Bishop Ireton girls' lacrosse team defeated Georgetown Visitation 16-8.

Robinson Grad Pinkston to Play Football at R-MC

Q and A: 5-foot-8 defensive tackle defies odds by continuing career.

Robinson graduate Jake Pinkston will play defensive tackle at Randolph-Macon College.

Lake Braddock QB Henderson Settling into Comfort Zone

Bruins loaded with talent entering 2013 season.

Lake Braddock opens the 2013 season at Robinson on Aug. 30.

Chantilly: Westfield Beats South County for Region Championship

Bulldogs take home title after losing in four straight region finals.

The Westfield football game will face Oscar Smith on Saturday in the 6A state championship game.

Langley Grad Collier to Play Basketball at Denison University

Q&A: Collier enjoys listening to Nas, watching Will Ferrell movies.

Langley grad Garrett Collier will play basketball at Denison University.

Westfield Rising Senior Gibson Commits to Army

Standout free safety.

After playing defensive end and running back in his early years, James Gibson made the switch to free safety as a sophomore to join the Westfield varsity football team.

Hayfield Girls’ Lax Drops OT Heartbreaker to Yorktown

Hawks finish National District runner-up for third straight season.

Yorktown defeated Hayfield, 9-8, in sudden-death overtime on May 10, capturing its seventh consecutive district title. The Hawks held a 6-2 halftime lead and a one-goal advantage during the second overtime period, but couldn’t fend off the Patriots.

Mount Vernon Girls Fall One Victory Shy of States

Majors lose to Oakton for the second time this season.

Mount Vernon girls’ basketball coach Courtney Coffer hung his head and fought back tears as he sat at the end of the Majors’ bench after their Northern Region semifinal matchup with Oakton on Feb. 24. As time passed, he wondered if he had done enough. How could this happen again?