By Sarah Snare LoCoSports Copy Editor [twitter-follow screen_name=’SarahSnaree’] Purcellville (April 6, 2017) — Woodgrove High School used a fifth-inning rally to swing the momentum in their favor as the Wolverines held on to defeat Stone Bridge High School, 5-4, on April 5 in Purcellville. “We played very well. Struggled early to hit, but late in the game we got hits when we needed them and our pitchers did what we needed them to do and got guys out,” Woodgrove head coach Rusty Smith said. As Smith said, the Wolverines had a slow start, not stepping foot on the base until…
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Local student-athletes pour sweat, tears and long hours into their crafts while maintaining eligible academic standing, and it’s time for each and every one of them — no matter their school, their sport or their gender — to be showcased. LoCoSports — you’ll go crazy for our sports coverage!
Winchester (April 3, 2017) – Becky Alexander photographed Woodgrove High School’s softball game against John Handley High School in Winchester on Thursday, March 30 and posted this photo gallery with 273 photos! The Lady Wolverines cruised to a 28-0 win over the Judges.
By Chloe Adam LoCoSports Staff Writer [twitter-follow screen_name=’ChloeMAdam31′] Ashburn (March 31, 2017) — Rock Ridge High School senior Maddie Kelsey has made a commitment to continue her soccer career at Christopher Newport University starting in the 2017-2018 school year. “When I first committed to CNU, I was overjoyed to share this accomplishment with friends and family,” the 5-foot-5 Kelsey said. “In addition, knowing I’m going to attend CNU made the college application process less stressful.” The Lady Phoenix senior will join the Division III Captains’ women’s soccer team this upcoming fall. In 2016, head coach Dan Weiler – the sixth…
Shenandoah Junction (March 30, 2017) – Becky Alexander photographed Woodgrove High School’s softball game against Jefferson High School in West Virginia on Monday, March 27 and posted this photo gallery with 195 photos! The Wolverines took a trip across state lines and upended the Cougars, 8-0.
Loudoun County, Va. — Americans love contact sports. Every March, no matter where we are, we find a way to watch the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Every Sunday during the fall, we watch our heroes lay their bodies on the line on the gridiron. And every four years, businesses literally shut down so soccer fans can enjoy the World Cup. However, as athletes have become bigger and stronger, contact sports have started to receive major heat about the serious head injuries that can occur during sporting events. While helmets, and other forms of protective equipment, can protect against skull fractures…
Ashburn, Va. — The winter 2016-2017 All-LoCo student-athletes met at Cheers Sports in Ashburn on Sunday, March 19 for the All-LoCo photo shoot. Hanna Duenkel photographed the event and posted this photo gallery! Here are the full team lists, in case you missed them… Boys Basketball: 2016-2017 Cheers and LoCoSports All-LoCo Team Selected Girls Basketball: 2016-2017 Cheers and LoCoSports All-LoCo Team Selected Gymnastics: 2016-2017 Cheers and LoCoSports All-LoCo Team Selected Wrestling: 2016-2017 Cheers and LoCoSports All-LoCo Team Selected