W-L’s Guenther, Yorktown’s Kappel Win Wrestling Titles
Generals tie for fourth, Patriots finish sixth at conference tournament.
The Washington-Lee and Yorktown wrestling teams were well represented in the final round of the Conference 6 championship tournament Saturday at Hayfield Secondary School, but each school managed to win just one individual title.
Arlington: W-L’s Guenther, Yorktown’s Kappel Win Wrestling Titles
Generals tie for fourth, Patriots finish sixth at Conference 6 tournament.
Washington-Lee and Yorktown each brought home one individual title from the Conference 6 tournament.
W-L’s Sophie Hatcher Wins Conference All-Around Title
McLean wins team championship, W-L places second.
Members of the Washington-Lee gymnastics team swarmed Sophie Hatcher after judges posted the senior’s floor routine score during Monday’s Conference 6 championship meet at McLean High School.
Arlington: Washington-Lee's Sophie Hatcher Wins Conference All-Around Title
McLean wins team championship, W-L places second.
Washington-Lee will compete for its fourth consecutive region championship on Feb. 11.
Local Prep Football Coaches React to End of Super Bowl XLIX
Majority say they would have called a run play from 1-yard line.
Lake Braddock football coach Jim Poythress sticks up for Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll and offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell.
Arlington: Host Washington-Lee Wins Barbara Reinwald Invitational
W-L, Yorktown to compete with McLean for regional berths.
The Washington-Lee gymnastics team won its invitational meet on Saturday.
Arlington: Adams’ Career-Best Performance Leads O'Connell to Victory
Junior scores 30 points, including game-winner against Gonzaga.
Bishop O'Connell came from behind to beat Gonzaga on Monday.
When Dad (or Mom) Is High School Sports Coach
Local coaches and athletes share their feelings about the relationship between parent/coach and child/athlete.
Tham-Led Warriors Blast Titans in Season Opener
Wakefield no longer intimidated by T.C. Williams.
Wakefield defeated T.C. Williams 74-46 on Saturday.
Warriors Trying for Third Straight Appearance at States
Wakefield senior Tham named region POY in 2014.
The Wakefield boys' basketball team opens at T.C. Williams on Friday.
(Arlington) Thanksgiving Q&A: Yorktown's McBride Working To Recover from Knee Injury
Senior football, basketball player enjoys listening to Frank Sinatra.
Yorktown quarterback Joe McBride suffered a knee injury during football season.
W-L Boys’ XC Makes First State Appearance in 33 Years
Generals finish eighth in 6A race at Great Meadow.
The W-L boys' cross country team competed at Great Meadow on Nov. 15.
Arlington: Wakefield Football Earns First Playoff Win
Warriors defeat Potomac Falls, will face Tuscarora.
Wakefield defeated Potomac Falls in first round of 5A North region playoffs.
Wakefield Football To Host First Playoff Game
Warriors will face Potomac Falls at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Wakefield will host Potomac Falls on Friday.
W-L Boys’ XC Wins Conference 6 Championship
Girls’ finish runner-up, qualify for regionals.
The W-L boys' cross country team won the Conference 6 title.
Q&A: RB Young Helps Wakefield to First Winning Season Since 1983
Junior has rushed for more than 1,000 yards in eight games.
Wakefield junior running back Leon Young has rushed for more than 1,000 yards this season.
Wakefield Football Earning Respect
Yorktown coach Hanson, players praise Warriors.
The Wakefield football program, which hasn't produced a winning season wince 1983, is 5-2 this season.
High-Powered Hayfield Football Beats Washington-Lee
After three losses against tough opponents, QB Isaac leads Hawks to win.
The Hayfield football team defeated Washington-Lee 49-20 on Friday night.
W-L Girls’ XC Produces Best Finish at Monroe Parker
Generals place fourth with four girls in top 25.
The Washington-Lee girls’ cross country team continued its run of strong performances with a fourth-place finish at the Monroe Parker Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 6 at Burke Lake Park.
Harris: A Two-Way Threat for Washington-Lee
Q&A: RB/DB plans to play football in college.
Senior running back/defensive back Daquay Harris enters his third year as a member of the Washington-Lee varsity football team. As a sophomore, Harris received second-team All-National District honors as a cornerback.
Wakefield Field Hockey Receives Confidence Boost
Warriors beat Woodbridge on first day of Under the Lights tournament.
The Wakefield field hockey team split its four games at the Under the Lights tournament.
Wakefield’s Wilson Working Toward Playing College Football
Q&A: Senior quarterback entering second season with Warriors.
Wakefield quarterback Riley Wilson has a strong desire to play college football.
Washington-Lee Football Poised to Defend District Title
Generals return running back Harris, strong offensive line.
The W-L football team won its first district title since 1975 last season.
W-L Football Poised To Defend District Title
Generals return RB Harris, strong offensive line.
Shortly after the Washington-Lee football team defeated Yorktown in the 2013 regular-season finale, securing the Generals’ first district title in nearly four decades, head coach Josh Shapiro said members of the W-L program weren’t the only ones enjoying the accomplishment.
Wakefield Rising Senior Tham is Warriors' Force in the Paint
Q&A: The oldest of eight children, Tham enjoys Meek Mill, NBA 2K.
Wakefield rising senior Dominique Tham has helped guide the Warriors boys' basketball team to the state tournament each of the last two seasons.
Rising Senior Tham Is Wakefield’s Force in the Paint
The oldest of eight children, Tham enjoys Meek Mill, NBA 2K.
Dominique Tham has been a force in the paint for head coach Tony Bentley’s Wakefield boys’ basketball program which has reached the state tournament each of the last two seasons.
Yorktown Grad Flynn Working to Overcome Knee Injury
Q and A: Soccer standout missed senior season, will play at U of Tennessee.
Yorktown graduate Meghan Flynn will play soccer at Tennessee.
World Cup Fever
Area soccer coaches, players share 2014 World Cup viewing experiences.
Garza is among the local residents who have closely followed the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
World Cup Fever
Area soccer coaches, players share 2014 World Cup viewing experiences.
Area soccer players and coaches have followed the 2014 World Cup closely.
T.C. Williams Boys’ Soccer Team Wins First State Championship
Williamson’s goal, Titans’ defense propels TC past W-L.
The T.C. Williams boys' soccer team defeated Washington-Lee 2-0 on Sunday.
T.C. Williams Boys' Soccer Wins First Region Title Since 1974
Miezan's defense, Williamson's 4 goals lead Titans past Washington-Lee.
The T.C. Williams boys' soccer team beat Washington-Lee 5-2 on Thursday.
Nunez Propels Washington-Lee Boys' Soccer to Semifinal Victory
Sophomore scores 3 goals against West Potomac, advancing W-L to region final.
The Washington-Lee boys' soccer team will face T.C. Williams in the 6A North region final on Thursday.
Yorktown Boys' Lacrosse Team Knocks Off South County
Patriots advance to region semifinals for first time in program history.
The Yorktown boys' lacrosse team defeated South County 13-6 on Thursday night.
Yorktown Boys’ Soccer Secures Regional Berth
Patriots beat Madison in Conference 6 quarterfinals.
The Yorktown boys' soccer team fell short against McLean in the Conference 6 semifinals.
Yorktown Girls’ Soccer Dominant in Tournament Win
Patriots score seven first-half goals against Hayfield.
The Yorktown girls' soccer team will face Washington-Lee in the championship game on Thursday.
Washington-Lee Boys’ Soccer Wraps Up National District Title
Generals remain undefeated with 2-0 win against Mount Vernon.
The Washington-Lee boys' soccer team improved to 10-0-2 with a win over Mount Vernon.
Wakefield’s Hopson, Bentley Participate in Capital Classic
O’Connell’s Trimble scores 14 points in main event.
Wakefield senior Re'Quan Hopson helped the West all-stars win at the Capital Classic.
Herbert's Blast Lifts W-L Baseball Past Yorktown
Generals manage just two hits off Yorktown's Fineman.
Washington-Lee improved to 5-1 with Friday's victory.
Yorktown Boys’ Soccer Overcomes Letdown to Improve to 5-1
Patriots follow victory over Oakton by beating Robinson.
The Yorktown boys' soccer team lost a 3-0 lead against Robinson but did not lose the game.
Bishop O’Connell Softball Suffers Rare Defeat
After losing two all-Americans, Knights fall to Lake Braddock.
The Bishop O'Connell softball team recently suffered its third loss in three years.
Yorktown Girls’ Lacrosse Team Facing New Challenges
After eight straight National District titles, Patriots move to Conference 6
The Yorktown girls' lacrosse team won eight straight district titles before the VHSL's six-class re-alignment.
Wakefield Boys' Basketball Team Loses in State Semifinals
Tham scores 26 points, grabs 22 of Warriors’ 30 rebounds.
The Wakefield boys' basketball team lost in the state semifinals for the second straight season.
Wakefield’s Tham Thriving in Leadership Role
Junior’s career-best night leads Warriors to victory.
The Wakefield boys' basketball team enters the Conference 13 tournament as the No. 1 seed.
McLean, W-L Gymnastics Teams Qualify for Regionals
Highlanders win Conference 6 title, W-L runner-up.
W-L, McLean gymnastics finished 1-2 at regionals the last two years.
Yorktown Gymnastics Wins National District Championship
W-L wins Invite title, places second in district standings.
The Yorktown gymnastics team snapped Washington-Lee's streak of National District championships.
W-L Gymnastics Winning Despite Loss of ‘Fab Four’
Hatcher twins, freshman Shea lead Generals.
Washington-Lee is the two-time defending region gymnastics champion.
Top Sports Moments of 2013
The year 2013 provided several exciting moments in local sports.
Wakefield Boys’ Basketball Beats T.C. in Memorial Game
Warriors win despite shooting 9-for-30 from the free-throw line.
The Wakefield boys' basketball team opened its season with a 56-51 win over T.C. Williams.
Esherick Returns as Yorktown’s Top Scoring Threat
Senior point guard Leano will be asked for leadership.
The Yorktown boys' basketball team lost to Woodson in the opening round of last year's regional tournament.