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Defense Propels Churchill Boys’ Lax to Region Final
Bulldogs goalkeeper Gloger totals 13 saves against WJ.
Churchill will face Wootton in the 4A/3A West region final on Wednesday.
SSSAS Grad Reed Preparing for All-American Game
Attacker finished prep career with 475 goals.
Lacrosse standout Carly Reed will attend the University of North Carolina.
Top Sports Moments of 2013: Potomac
The year 2013 provided several exciting moments in local sports. For Whitman High School, the girls’ basketball team won a region title before suffering a one-point loss in the state semifinals. The girls’ soccer team made it all the way to the state final --- and won. For Wootton, the golf team repeated as state champion while the field hockey team fell just short of a state title. Here is a look at the top moments in Potomac sports for 2013.

Marshall Baseball Shows Improvement in Defeat
Catcher Blackstone, pitcher Cummins lead Statesmen in 2014.
Marshall reached the region baseball semifinals last season.

Arlington: Wakefield Boys’ Basketball Enters L.A.D.
Nhial, Treakle return for Warriors.
The Wakefield boys' basketball program will have to adapt to life without Dominique Tham.

Fairfax’s Barborek Wins 6A North Region Floor Title
Senior qualifies for states on floor, bars, vault.
Fairfax's Rachel Barborek won the region floor title on Feb. 11.

Woodson Football Trying to Get ‘Back on the Map’
New head coach Dougherty brings up-tempo spread offense.
Woodson football opens the 2014 season on Aug. 29 at Oakton.

Paying Attention to the Pros
High School coaches, players share opinions on Redskins’ Meriweather.
Washington Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather has received penalties, fines and a suspension for illegal hits.

McLean Baseball Falls to Western Branch in State Semifinals
Highlanders finish 2014 season with 15-12 record.
The McLean baseball team overcame second-half slump to reach state semifinals.

McLean Pitcher Clines Strikes Out 10 in Win Over Langley
Grammes drives in winning run with walk-off single.
The McLean baseball team beat Langley on Friday.

Madison Girls’ Lax Learns From Season’s Toughest Challenge
Warhawks fall to national power St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes.
The St. Stephen's & St. Agnes girls' lacrosse team defeated Madison 13-8 on Monday.

Liberatore Leads Bruins to District Gymnastics Title
Senior wins all-around championship after back-to-back runner-up finishes.
After her routine, Caitlin Liberatore cracked a wide smile when judges revealed a score of 9.575. It was enough to win the event, but was it enough to win the all-around crown?
Q&A: SSSAS Grad Majure Competes in Under Armour All-America Game
Majure to play lacrosse at Duke, looking forward to watching Duke basketball.
Q&A with St. Stephen's & St. Agnes graduate Ellie Majure.

Ferguson, Johnson Lead Herndon Boys’ Basketball
Hornets coach Hall says win against Chantilly brings credibility.
The Herndon boys' basketball team beat Chantilly behind 25 points apiece from Will Ferguson and Dorian Johnson.

Vienna: Favero's Arm, Bat Lead Madison Baseball to Region Championship
Warhawks beat Chantilly 9-0 in Friday's 6A North region tournament final.
The Madison baseball team beat Chantilly 9-0 on Friday in the 6A North region championship game.

Braun Saves TC Boys’ Soccer in Regional Opener
Titans defeat Stuart in penalty-kick shootout.
T.C. Williams goalkeeper Nick Braun has two clutch saves in a Northern Region tournament victory against Stuart.
Q&A: McLean Lacrosse Standout Koehl Headed to Louisville
Former Highlander hates losing, loves pizza, chocolate.
Q&A with McLean High School graduate Elise Koehl.

Resurgent Majors Advance to Regional Quarterfinals
Mount Vernon repeats as National District champion.
The Mount Vernon boys' soccer team will host T.C. Williams in the regional quarterfinals.

Alexandria Aces Looking for First Winning Season
Alexandria improves to 14-8 with shutout of Southern Maryland
First-year manager DeSilva, Aces changed recruiting approach.

SoCo Receiver Jackson Burns TC
Stallions score 60 points in victory against Titans.
South County's David Symmes and William Jackson connected for three touchdown passes against T.C. Williams.