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1. Falls Church 12U All-Stars Reach Virginia State Semifinals

   The Falls Church Kiwanis Little League 12U Majors All-Stars advanced to the Virginia state semifinals after a four-game winning streak, extending a historic tournament run that began...

   Sports / Falls Church / July 23, 2026
2. Westfield baseball field to bear late coach Rob Hahne’s name

   The baseball facility at Westfield High School will be named the Rob Hahne Memorial Baseball Field, honoring a longtime coach whose work extended across youth sports and charitable...

   Sports / Fairfax / July 23, 2026
3. Falls Church Little League Makes History With First-Ever State Quarterfinal Run

   The Falls Church Kiwanis Little League 12U Majors All Stars Team delivered a summer that will echo through the community for years to come, capturing a District 4 championship and...

   Sports / Falls Church / July 22, 2026
4. FIFA's Rulebook Is Broken—Here's What Would Actually Fix Soccer

   The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina descended into chaos, brawling, and 46 combined fouls—exposing deep flaws in soccer's antiquated rulebook that FIFA stubbornly refuses to...

   Sports / Falls Church / July 22, 2026
5. Falls Church Little League wins District 4 title, advances to state tournament

   The Falls Church Kiwanis Little League Majors All Stars White Team won the 2026 Virginia Little League District 4 Majors Championship, defeating McLean American 8-4 at Westgate Field.

   Sports / Falls Church / July 16, 2026
6. Danny Jolles’ D.C. Sports Loyalty Survived a Move to Los Angeles

   Danny Jolles may live in Los Angeles, but his sports allegiance remains firmly planted in the Washington region.

   Sports / Fairfax / June 26, 2026
7. George Mason Coaches Head to Fairfax for Free Fan Event

   George Mason University sports fans will get a chance to meet the school’s coaches and athletics leaders during a free community event in downtown Fairfax.

   Sports / Fairfax / June 17, 2026
8. Pickleball Tournament Serves Up $2,870 for Alzheimer’s Initiatives

   Northern Virginia’s fourth annual NOVA Amateur Pickleball Tournament raised more than $2,870 for Alzheimer’s awareness, research and related initiatives during a weekend of competition...

   Sports / Virginia / June 17, 2026
9. Westfield Standout Jemon Price Takes His Game to Division I

   Westfield High School graduate Jemon Price ended his senior year with one of Virginia’s top basketball honors and a ticket to the Division I level.

   Sports / Fairfax / June 17, 2026
10. Fairfax Athletic Council Opens Door to Pickleball, Cricket and More

    Fairfax County is reshaping its Athletic Council to give a broader range of sports—including pickleball, cricket, hockey and swimming—a chance at representation.

    Sports / Fairfax / June 15, 2026
11. Free World Cup Watch Parties Set to Sweep Tysons This Summer

    Tysons is preparing for a summer of soccer with the return of COPA Tysons, featuring free watch parties, entertainment and community activities leading up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.

    Sports / Tysons / May 26, 2026
12. Northern Virginia’s ‘Mr. Baseball’ Leaves a Lasting Youth Sports Legacy

    Fairfax County leaders and Northern Virginia’s athletics community are mourning Rob Hahne Jr., a longtime coach and youth sports advocate whose influence stretched across generations.

    Sports / McLean / May 26, 2026
13. World Cup Watch Parties Bring Free Summer Soccer Fest to Tysons

    Tysons will become a regional gathering place for soccer fans this summer as COPA Tysons returns with free public watch parties for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

    Sports / Tysons / May 21, 2026
14. McLean Crew Misses State Final, Finishes Eighth

    McLean boys crew finished eighth among 12 boats in the first varsity eight at the Virginia Scholastic Rowing Championship on May 9 at the Occoquan Reservoir.

    Sports / McLean / May 13, 2026
15. McLean and South Lakes Trade Goals in Fierce 3-3 Overtime Draw

    McLean’s varsity girls soccer team battled South Lakes to a 3-3 overtime tie on Monday, April 14, capping an emotional senior night with six goals and a tense finish.

    Sports / McLean / April 19, 2026
16. Free Pickleball Courts Are Landing Beside Tysons Metro

    Four free outdoor pickleball courts are set to open Wednesday at Capital One Center, bringing the distinctive pop of paddles and balls to the plaza outside the McLean Metro station’s...

    Sports / Tysons / March 31, 2026
17. Two Women Break New Ground Leading TJ’s Football and Baseball Teams

    Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology is making Virginia sports history with women simultaneously leading its varsity football and baseball programs.

    Sports / Fairfax / March 30, 2026
18. Ilia Malinin Roars Back From Olympic Collapse With Third World Title

    Six weeks after an Olympic free-skate disaster knocked him off the podium, Fairfax native Ilia Malinin delivered a commanding comeback Saturday in Prague, winning his third consecutive...

    Sports / Fairfax / March 28, 2026
19. Late Counterattack Sinks McLean in 2-1 Loss to Westfield

    McLean’s boys soccer team surrendered a decisive goal with 15 minutes remaining in a 2-1 loss to Westfield on March 26.

    Sports / McLean / March 27, 2026
20. McLean Erupts for 17 Runs to Avenge Langley Loss

    McLean’s varsity baseball team answered an earlier loss to Langley with a 17-7 home victory March 26, ending the rematch in the fifth inning under the mercy rule.

    Sports / McLean / March 27, 2026
21. At 75, Fairfax Woman Powers Into the National Record Books

    Becky Lane began strength training while recovering from surgery in February 2021. Five years later, the Fairfax County woman is preparing for a national powerlifting competition after...

    Sports / Fairfax / March 7, 2026
22. Lacrosse’s Olympic-Style Sprint Arrives in Springfield

    Many of the world’s top lacrosse players are gathering at the St. James in Springfield, Virginia, for the Lexus Championship Series, which begins Friday night.

    Sports / Springfield / February 27, 2026
23. Dick’s House of Sport Set to Transform Tysons Mall Wing

    Dick’s House of Sport is on track to open at Tysons Corner Center in fall 2027, potentially bringing nearly 200,000 square feet of sports retail and interactive attractions to the mall.

    Sports / Tysons / February 25, 2026
24. Reston Rink Reels as Ilia Malinin’s Olympic Dream Unravels

    Screams, tears and stunned silence swept through SkateQuest in Reston on Friday as supporters watched Fairfax native Ilia Malinin’s pursuit of Olympic gold collapse with two falls.

    Sports / Reston / February 14, 2026
25. Ilia Malinin’s Olympic Dream Crashes, but Reston Rallies Behind Him

    A crowd of figure skaters and families from across the Washington region packed SkateQuest in Reston on Friday to watch hometown star Ilia Malinin chase Olympic gold and a place in history.

    Sports / Reston / February 13, 2026
26. TJ Baseball Players Open New Doors With Adaptive Clinic

    A family connection to baseball inspired a Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology junior to create the school’s first adaptive clinic for young players with disabilities.

    Sports / Falls Church / February 12, 2026
27. Fairfax’s Ilia Malinin Delivers Olympic Gold in Final-Skate Thriller

    Fairfax figure skating star Ilia Malinin captured Olympic gold for the United States on Sunday night, delivering under intense pressure to secure the team title by a single point at the...

    Sports / Fairfax / February 8, 2026
28. TJHSST Makes Virginia History With Two Trailblazing Coaching Hires

    Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology will enter its 2026 athletic seasons with women leading both its varsity football and baseball programs—a first for Virginia high...

    Sports / Virginia / February 4, 2026
29. Fairfax Tightens Athletic Rules After Two Football Programs Violated Them

    Fairfax County Public Schools is centralizing athletic eligibility decisions and expanding oversight after an external investigation found that football programs at Hayfield Secondary...

    Sports / Fairfax / January 31, 2026
30. Fourth-Quarter Drought Dooms McLean in Rivalry Loss

    McLean stayed within striking distance of rival Langley through three quarters on Jan. 22, but a costly scoring drought in the fourth sent the Highlanders to a 50-40 road loss.

    Sports / McLean / January 23, 2026
31. Slow Start Dooms McLean in Emotional Yorktown Reunion

    McLean’s girls’ varsity basketball team found its energy too late on Jan. 20, falling 45-34 to Yorktown in an emotional first meeting with the Highlanders’ former coach and her new team.

    Sports / McLean / January 21, 2026
32. Ilia Malinin’s Quad Axel Pushes Figure Skating to Its Limit

    Ilia Malinin accomplished what many once considered impossible when he landed a quadruple axel at a competition in Lake Placid, New York, in September 2022.

    Sports / Fairfax / January 16, 2026
33. McLean Athletes Find Wins Far Beyond the Scoreboard

    High school sports can shape far more than a student’s performance on the field. At McLean, athletes and staff say participation can strengthen mental and emotional health, improve...

    Sports / McLean / January 14, 2026
34. Fairfax Adaptive Boxers Score Two International Championships

    Fairfax City’s adaptive boxing community is gaining momentum after two local athletes captured international championships in Spain last month.

    Sports / Fairfax / January 5, 2026
35. Spartans Surge Into Region 6C Final After Stopping Lake Braddock

    West Springfield defeated Lake Braddock 28-14 on Saturday, Nov. 29, sending the Spartans to the Region 6C championship and one step closer to the state title.

    Sports / Springfield / December 2, 2025
36. Longfellow Students Chase a 14th Straight Science Olympiad Crown

    Three afternoons each week, 30 students at Longfellow Middle School gather in McLean classrooms to study scientific concepts and test creations ranging from hovercraft and helicopters to...

    Sports / McLean / December 1, 2025
37. West Springfield Storms Past West Potomac With Five TD Passes

    West Springfield quarterback Scott Lewis threw five touchdown passes as the Spartans overwhelmed the West Potomac Wolverines 48-13 in the first round of the Patriot League playoffs...

    Sports / Springfield / November 19, 2025
38. West Springfield Charges Into Regional Final After 48-13 Rout

    West Springfield’s football season is still alive after the Spartans followed a Patriot League championship with a commanding 48-13 playoff victory over West Potomac.

    Sports / Springfield / November 18, 2025
39. Women in Sports Panel Set for Alexandria Gathering

    The Alexandria Sportsman’s Club will spotlight women in athletics during its Nov. 19 meeting at the Old Dominion Boat Club in Old Town Alexandria.

    Sports / Northern Virginia / November 6, 2025
40. Alexandria’s Athletic Legends Take Their Place in History

    Alexandria City Public Schools celebrated standout athletes, coaches and championship teams on Oct. 11 as the 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame class was inducted at Alexandria City High School.

    Sports / Virginia / October 15, 2025
41. Meridian Baseball’s New Field Delayed Beyond 2025 Season

    Meridian High School’s baseball team entered the 2025 season without a home field, forcing players to travel to Tysons for practices and games as construction delays pushed the school’s...

    Sports / Falls Church / April 14, 2025
42. George Mason’s Stunning Turnaround Delivers Historic NCAA Berth

    George Mason University’s women’s basketball team has completed a dramatic four-year transformation, rising from a winless Atlantic 10 campaign to a conference championship and the...

    Sports / Virginia / April 2, 2025
43. Mountain Bike Races Bring Riders—and Revenue—to Fairfax County

    Fairfax County’s professional-level mountain bike trails are drawing off-road racers from across the region, turning local parks into another engine for sports tourism.

    Sports / Fairfax / April 1, 2025
44. Fairfax County Stars Sweep Northern Virginia All-Star Doubleheader

    Fairfax County’s top senior girls basketball players closed their high school careers with two victories at the 20th annual Northern Virginia Women’s Basketball Coaches Association...

    Sports / Fairfax / March 28, 2025
45. McLean Little League Marks 70 Years With Parade and Mascot Vote

    McLean Little League will open its 70th anniversary season Saturday, April 5, with a parade, special guests, games and a vote to select the organization’s first mascot.

    Sports / McLean / March 26, 2025
46. FCPS Athletic Trainers Logged Nearly 89,000 Student Encounters

    Fairfax County Public Schools athletic trainers recorded 88,756 encounters with 9,808 students during the 2023-24 school year, highlighting the scale of medical care provided across the...

    Sports / Oakton / March 25, 2025
47. Girls’ Flag Football Could Be Coming to All 25 Fairfax High Schools

    Fairfax County Public Schools is considering adding girls’ flag football to its athletic lineup, potentially bringing varsity competition to all 25 high schools at once.

    Sports / Fairfax / March 19, 2025
48. George Mason Women Make History as Men Fall Painfully Short

    George Mason University’s women’s basketball team is headed to the Division I NCAA tournament for the first time in program history, while the men narrowly missed their own March Madness...

    Sports / Virginia / March 17, 2025
49. Langley Captures Fourth Straight Title in Six-Goal Finale

    A new head coach delivered a familiar result for Langley as the Saxons defeated Battlefield 6-4 to secure their fourth consecutive Northern Virginia Scholastic Hockey League postseason...

    Sports / Virginia / March 14, 2025
50. Langley Routs Oakton to Capture First Region Crown Since 2017

    Langley seized control with a blistering first quarter and never let Oakton recover, rolling to a 54-37 victory Friday night, Feb. 28, for the Saxons’ first girls basketball region...

    Sports / Oakton / March 4, 2025
51. Local Swimmers and Diver Surge to Private-School State Titles

    Four championships came home to local schools from Virginia’s private-school state meet in Stafford, led by two-event victories from Potomac School junior Kate Douglas and Oakcrest...

    Sports / Arlington / February 21, 2025
52. Senior Olympics Targets Record Turnout Despite Growing Pains

    The Northern Virginia Senior Olympics is aiming for its biggest year yet in 2025, with new chair Rod Hupp seeking to expand participation while navigating scheduling limits caused by the...

    Sports / Falls Church / February 20, 2025
53. Chantilly Cruises to First Boys Swimming and Diving Region Crown

    The Chantilly Chargers captured their first boys swimming and diving region championship on Feb. 15, turning an anticipated nail-biter into a commanding 59-point victory.

    Sports / Oakton / February 19, 2025
54. Chantilly Edges McLean by Fractions for First Region Crown Since 2011

    The Chantilly Chargers captured their first girls gymnastics regional team title since 2011, edging McLean by just 0.325 points at the 6D North Region championship.

    Sports / McLean / February 14, 2025
55. Oakton Edges Chantilly by Fractions for Fifth Straight Crown

    Oakton High’s young girls gymnastics team extended its Concorde District reign, narrowly defeating Chantilly to capture a fifth consecutive championship.

    Sports / Oakton / February 8, 2025
56. McLean Gymnasts Dominate Every Event to Repeat as District Champions

    McLean captured its second straight Liberty District girls gymnastics championship with the highest team score in all four events.

    Sports / McLean / February 7, 2025
57. Langley’s Five-Meet Title Streak Ends in 23-Point Thriller

    The Langley Saxons’ run of five consecutive boys postseason swimming and diving championships ended by the narrowest of margins at the Liberty District meet on Saturday, Feb. 1.

    Sports / McLean / February 6, 2025
58. NVSL’s 102 Swim Teams Await Their 2025 Division Assignments

    The Northern Virginia Swimming League will begin shaping its 2025 summer season March 2, when representatives from all 102 teams gather for a seeding meeting at Key Middle School in...

    Sports / Springfield / February 6, 2025
59. Fairfax Wrestlers Surge Into Virginia Girls State Tournament

    Female wrestlers from 20 Fairfax County high schools secured spots at the Zone 4 qualifying event for the Virginia High School League girls state tournament.

    Sports / Fairfax / February 5, 2025
60. McLean Boys Surge Back to Liberty District Swimming Crown

    Senior Aaron Jia capped his Liberty District career with another championship, winning two individual races and contributing to a relay victory as the McLean Highlanders claimed their...

    Sports / McLean / February 5, 2025
61. Flint Hill Stuns Sidwell as Reed Secures 300th Win

    Flint Hill pulled even atop the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference standings with a dramatic 60-57 home victory over Sidwell Friends on Friday, Jan. 31, while head coach Rico Reed...

    Sports / Northern Virginia / February 2, 2025
62. Marshall’s Defense Fuels Three-Game Surge

    Marshall’s defense has powered the Statesmen to three straight victories, including a pivotal win over Liberty District leader Yorktown.

    Sports / Northern Virginia / February 1, 2025
63. Fairfax County Standouts Fuel College Basketball Win Streaks

    Former Fairfax County high school basketball players are making major contributions to two nationally recognized Division III programs during the 2024-25 season.

    Sports / Fairfax / January 31, 2025
64. Flint Hill’s College Football Pipeline Surges With Freshman Impact

    Flint Hill School’s growing connection to college football delivered results this past season, with several recent graduates joining college rosters and two freshmen contributing for...

    Sports / Virginia / January 31, 2025
65. Close Loss Leaves Flint Hill’s State Tournament Hopes on Edge

    Flint Hill’s path to the private-school state tournament became more precarious Wednesday night, Jan. 29, when the Huskies suffered another narrow loss against a non-conference state...

    Sports / Northern Virginia / January 30, 2025
66. Madison Graduate Breaks Out in Albany’s Thrilling Finale

    After two seasons without seeing game action, Madison High School graduate Alex Jreige returned to the football field and made an immediate impact for the University at Albany.

    Sports / Virginia / January 30, 2025
67. Langley Claims First-Ever Girls Liberty District Wrestling Crown

    Langley captured the inaugural girls Liberty District wrestling tournament championship behind four individual titles and a field-leading 10 competitors.

    Sports / McLean / January 29, 2025
68. Injuries Sideline Two Potomac Stars Before Crucial Games

    Two of Potomac School’s top girls basketball players watched from the bench as the Panthers defeated Flint Hill 73-53 on Jan. 25.

    Sports / Northern Virginia / January 28, 2025
69. Flint Hill’s Depth Delivers Second Straight Conference Crown

    Flint Hill’s boys swimming and diving team captured its second consecutive Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference championship behind five race victories and a deep collection of top-five...

    Sports / Northern Virginia / January 27, 2025
70. Potomac Extends Rivalry Streak as Three Stars Top 20 Points

    Three of the conference’s leading scorers delivered a high-powered showdown on Jan. 25, but the Potomac School seized control early and defeated neighborhood rival Flint Hill, 73-53.

    Sports / Northern Virginia / January 27, 2025
71. Oakton’s Toole Siblings Keep Making Their Mark Across College Sports

    Sophie Toole is carrying on a family tradition of athletic success at Oakton High School while her brothers, Nick and Noah, continue their careers at the college level.

    Sports / Oakton / January 26, 2025
72. Local Track Teams Face Long Road Trips for Postseason Meets

    Postseason indoor track-and-field competition will send Fairfax, Arlington and Alexandria high-school teams well beyond their home communities over the next month.

    Sports / Arlington / January 24, 2025
73. Madison Graduate Chases Rare Fifth Straight NCAA Swimming Crown

    Anna Keating has one more championship within reach. The Madison High School graduate returned to the University of Virginia for a fifth college season with an extraordinary goal:...

    Sports / Vienna / January 24, 2025
74. Eight Fairfax Football Players Earn Spots on Hampden-Sydney Roster

    Eight players from Fairfax County high schools joined Hampden-Sydney College’s football team for the 2024 fall season, with three making significant contributions for the Division III...

    Sports / Fairfax / January 23, 2025
75. Commanders Fans Pack Local Watch Parties for Historic NFC Clash

    Washington Commanders fans across Northern Virginia have plenty of places to gather Sunday as the team faces the Philadelphia Eagles in its first NFC Championship game in more than 30 years.

    Sports / Reston / January 22, 2025
76. Flint Hill, Potomac Hit 10 Wins Ahead of Lone Showdown

    Flint Hill and Potomac School each opened the week with 10 victories, setting up a Jan. 25 meeting between two ranked local girls basketball teams enjoying strong seasons.

    Sports / McLean / January 22, 2025
77. Lake Braddock Takes Second as Six Wrestlers Dominate Duals

    Lake Braddock secured second place at the 10-team Highlander Duals behind undefeated performances from Ethan Bluesteen and Matthew Dani and four more wrestlers who finished 4-1.

    Sports / McLean / January 22, 2025
78. Bryan’s Double Victory Powers Oakcrest to Sixth-Place Finish

    Oakcrest junior Elizabeth Bryan won two individual races as the Chargers placed sixth at the Northern Virginia Catholic Swimming and Diving Championships in Manassas.

    Sports / Arlington / January 21, 2025
79. Centreville, Chantilly Set for First-Place District Showdown

    Neighborhood rivals Centreville and Chantilly will meet with first place in Concorde District girls basketball on the line Friday, Jan. 24.

    Sports / Oakton / January 18, 2025
80. Langley Seizes Control With 16-0 Run in Crucial District Win

    Langley led from start to finish Wednesday night, using a decisive 16-0 run to defeat host Washington-Liberty, 53-38, in a key Liberty District girls basketball game on Jan. 15.

    Sports / McLean / January 17, 2025
81. Madison Graduate Earns Top Honors After Breakout Season

    Madison High School graduate Connor Barry turned a strong sophomore season at Christopher Newport University into two major honors.

    Sports / Virginia / January 17, 2025
82. Northern Virginia Teams Crowd First State Basketball Rankings

    Northern Virginia private schools claimed multiple spots in the first Division I state basketball rankings of the 2024-25 high-school season, with the Potomac School girls leading the...

    Sports / McLean / January 16, 2025
83. Wakefield Edges Marshall as District’s Biggest Centers Collide

    Wakefield survived a bruising battle in the paint to defeat Marshall 35-34 in a low-scoring Liberty District boys basketball game Monday, Jan. 13.

    Sports / Northern Virginia / January 16, 2025
84. America’s Biggest Indoor Rowing Championship Returns to Alexandria

    More than 1,500 rowers from Virginia and across the country are expected to compete at Alexandria City High School on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, as Erg Sprints returns for another day of...

    Sports / Virginia / January 15, 2025
85. Marshall’s Last-Second Shot Misses in 35-34 Wakefield Thriller

    Marshall came within one final jumper of escaping Wakefield with a win Jan. 13, but Osteen Fraser’s baseline attempt missed at the buzzer as the host Warriors survived 35-34 in a...

    Sports / Northern Virginia / January 15, 2025
86. Potomac School Senior Buries Milestone Jumper in Rout

    Catherine Letendre entered Potomac School’s Jan. 13 home game needing 15 points to reach 1,000 for her basketball career. The senior wasted little time getting there.

    Sports / Northern Virginia / January 15, 2025
87. Langley Survives Yorktown Scare to Stay Perfect in District

    The Langley Saxons held off a late Yorktown rally for a 40-33 road victory Jan. 10, improving to 3-0 in Liberty District girls basketball and 9-3 overall.

    Sports / McLean / January 14, 2025
88. Marshall Sweeps Team Titles in Standout Track Weekend

    Marshall Statesmen runners captured the girls and boys championships at a high school track-and-field meet featuring Fairfax County teams at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center in...

    Sports / Arlington / January 13, 2025
89. McLean’s All-Time Scoring Leader Is Surging in Her Senior Season

    Elizabeth Dufrane is making a major impact at the next level, leading Roger Williams University in three statistical categories while ranking second on the team in scoring.

    Sports / McLean / January 13, 2025
90. Centreville Boys Steal Late Win as Girls Roll Past Madison

    Centreville swept its Concorde District basketball openers Friday night, pairing a dominant girls victory with a boys comeback that came down to the final shot.

    Sports / Northern Virginia / January 12, 2025
91. Potomac Panthers Erase Early Deficit to Claim Florida Tournament Crown

    The Potomac School girls basketball team overcame a 10-point opening deficit to defeat Brecksville-Broadview of Ohio, 55-46, and capture its eight-team bracket at the KSA Events Holiday...

    Sports / Virginia / January 11, 2025
92. Flint Hill Stays Hot Despite Grueling Road-Heavy Stretch

    The Flint Hill Huskies continued their recent surge with a 61-49 road victory over the Maret Frogs in Washington, improving to 7-4 overall and 3-0 in Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference play.

    Sports / Oakton / January 10, 2025
93. Young Marshall Pushes Mount Vernon to the Brink in Tournament Final

    Marshall’s young girls basketball team came within three points of a holiday tournament title, falling to host Mount Vernon, 40-37, in the Mount Vernon Holiday Classic championship game.

    Sports / Northern Virginia / January 10, 2025
94. Eight Flint Hill Graduates Take Their Game to College Hoops

    At least eight former Flint Hill boys varsity basketball players are competing at the college level, led by St. Bonaventure University graduate student Noel Brown.

    Sports / Northern Virginia / January 9, 2025
95. McLean Kicker’s Long Road Leads to National Title Game

    Ivan Maric’s winding college football journey finally carried him onto the sport’s biggest Division III stage.

    Sports / McLean / January 9, 2025
96. Fairfax County Guards Power Gettysburg’s 11-1 Start

    Two former Fairfax County high school standouts have become central to Gettysburg College’s strong women’s basketball season.

    Sports / Fairfax / January 8, 2025
97. Marshall-Wakefield Rivalry Again Looms Large in Liberty Race

    A district change has done little to cool the annual battle between the Marshall Statesmen and Wakefield Warriors for boys basketball supremacy.

    Sports / Northern Virginia / January 8, 2025
98. Fairfax Standouts Power Nationally Ranked Christopher Newport

    A nationally ranked Christopher Newport University women’s basketball team will bring several Fairfax County high school graduates back to Northern Virginia for a Division III matchup...

    Sports / Fairfax / January 7, 2025
99. Winter Sports Hit Crunch Time as District Battles Begin

    January marks the decisive stretch of the winter season for local high school teams, with district competition set to dominate schedules once play resumes following the recent snowy weather.

    Sports / Fairfax / January 7, 2025
100. Oakton’s Unbeaten Run Hits 12 Games After Two Big Wins

     Oakton’s girls basketball team extended its undefeated start to 12 games with decisive victories over South County and Lake Braddock.

     Sports / Oakton / January 5, 2025
101. Fairfax, Herndon Soccer Stars Win Top National Youth Honors

     Two Northern Virginia soccer standouts have earned the nation’s highest youth player honors from United Soccer Coaches.

     Sports / Herndon / January 4, 2025
102. Fairfax County Golfers Dominate Virginia’s Class 6 All-State Team

     Six Fairfax County golfers earned spots on the Virginia High School League’s 10-player Class 6 all-state team for the 2024 fall season.

     Sports / Fairfax / January 2, 2025