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Rowing: Gonzaga 2nd at Stotesbury
The Washington Post — May 17, 2009
“Woodbridge’s boys’ first four, anchored by standout senior Tyler Dawson, placed second in the championship race.”
Eagle girls lacrosse falls to OP, 14-13, in playoffs, ending a strong year
Fauquier Times — May 14, 2009
“The Liberty High girls lacrosse team, for example, led Osbourn Park by two goals late in the second half of last Thursday’s Cedar Run District quarterfinals, and wound up losing 14-13.”
FHS Boys Outgunned By Bobcats in Playoffs, 17-4
Fauquier Times — May 12, 2009
“A Fauquier High defenseman, Towers repeatedly slammed his stick into his helmet after the Battlefield boys lacrosse team scored its 12th goal Saturday during a 17-4 victory in the Cedar Run District tournament quarterfinals.”
Drakeford picks CNU
Potomac News — May 13, 2009
“The next time one of Forest Park’s guards harasses an opposing playmaker into throwing a pass out of bounds or positions herself near the baseline and picks up a charge, Shayla Drakeford will get the credit.”
Forest Park’s Jackson named All-State
Potomac News — May 13, 2009
“Forest Park’s Danni Jackson was named to the Group AAA All-State team on Wednesday. Jackson was the only Prince William County player on either the first or second team.”
Yellow Jackets rally to win Cedar Run track meet
Potomac News — May 13, 2009
“Walker, Karabinus help OP reclaim title”
A new girls winner: Potomac tops Gar-Field at district meet
Potomac News — May 14, 2009
“There had never been a time in which the Potomac girls’ track team experienced the thrill of winning a Cardinal District title. Gar-Field was always stealing the spotlight. The Indians were always on top due to their success in the field events, distance races and pole vault. On Thursday, that changed.”
Out of rankings, Battlefield’s softball team focuses on winning
Potomac News — May 14, 2009
“Brittany Black casually flipped a piece of wind-blown hair from her forehead and walked purpose-fully back into the pitcher’s circle, the tips of her cleats digging up small pieces of infield dirt with each step. Battlefield’s senior ace needed to retire one more batter to wrap up a 10-0 victory over Loudoun Valley on Thursday night and she had every intention of doing it the easy way—with a strikeout.”
Potomac beats Hylton to earn Cardinal baseball crown
Potomac News — May 15, 2009
“Winners of six straight, the Potomac Panthers clinched the Cardinal District baseball regular sea-son title with a victory in their 2009 season finale over Hylton Friday evening.”
Alex Boehme’s long journey to physical and mental recovery
Potomac News — May 16, 2009
“A devastating injury. 21 surgeries. Learning to walk again. Yet in the end, Boehme finds himself better for it.”