By Chloe Adam LoCoSports Staff Writer [twitter-follow screen_name=’ChloeMAdam31′] Leesburg (February 26, 2016) – Loudoun County High School junior Sam Carver has decided to continue her softball career at Frostburg State University starting in the 2017-2018 academic year. “I feel like all the weights have been lifted off my shoulders,” Carver said. “Now I can focus on my academics without the pressure of the college recruiting process.” Frostburg State University is located in western Maryland and has been named a College of Distinction for its excellence in student engagement, high-quality teaching, vibrant community and success of its graduates. Frostburg is one of only…
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By Chloe Adam LoCoSports Staff Writer [twitter-follow screen_name=’ChloeMAdam31′] Purcellville (February 25, 2016) – Loudoun Valley High School senior Michael Cypher has made a commitment to continue his football career at University of Virginia’s College at Wise starting in the 2016-2017 academic year. “There is now no more stressing or confusion about where I’ll be going,” Cypher said. “After all the visits, SAT scores and transcripts I’ve sent, it’s great to know that that process is over and I’ve narrowed my focus and purpose towards pushing through my senior year.” The University of Virginia’s College at Wise is a public, liberal arts…
(February 24, 2016) – Cheers and LoCoSports have named their 2015-2016 All-LoCo wrestling team. The 2015-2016 Wrestler of the Year is Cade Kiely from Loudoun Valley High School. The Coach of the Year is JJ Totaro of Broad Run High School. The All-LoCo wrestling first team photo shoot will be held on April 3 at 11:15 a.m. at Cheers Sports’ new location! Please RSVP to The Owl at locosportsnews@gmail or by direct message on Twitter at @LoCoSports by March 18. FAQs about the photo shoot can be found here! All-LoCo 2015-2016 Wrestling First Team 106-pound Jarrett Tardiff SO Woodgrove 113-pound Spencer Reed SR Tuscarora 120-pound Sean Crumbliss SO Freedom 126-pound Spencer Hurrell SR Potomac Falls…
By Curtis Atkinson LoCoSports Contributor [twitter-follow screen_name=’CurtisAtkinson’] Purcellville (February 24, 2016) — Throughout Loudoun Valley High School’s undefeated run, the Vikings have used a barrage of fast break layups and early pressure to quickly run away with leads that teams have had no chance of recovering from. Loudoun Valley’s VHSL 4A West region quarterfinal matchup on February 23 looked like much of the same, with an initial 10-2 push. But William Fleming wouldn’t fold, and opened the second half with a run to tie the game at 29 putting unusual second half pressure on the Vikings. The two battled tightly up…
By Curtis Atkinson LoCoSports Contributor [twitter-follow screen_name=’CurtisAtkinson’] Purcellville (February 24, 2016) — For a player who battled through a torn ACL her junior year — and who has made a living from behind the 3-point line – Loudoun Valley High School senior Emily Thompson’s 1,000th career point couldn’t have been from any closer or any easier. Midway through the second quarter of a VHSL 4A West region quarterfinal, the senior handled George Washington-Danville’s pressure and cruised in for an easy layup that put her in an exclusive club of one as the only female in Loudoun Valley history to eclipse…
Richmond (February 23, 2016) – Riverside High School freshman Claire Nguyen turned in a pair of all-state performances — winning the 200-yard freestyle (1:51.23) and placing second in the 500-yard freestyle (4:58.32) — at the VHSL 3A state swimming championships in Richmond on February 19. Complete Loudoun results… Boys 200 Yard Medley Relay —————————————————————— Name Team Time 14 Riverside (Jack Lind, Jake Kane, Taylor Barmak, Mason Coyle) 1:56.44 Girls 200 Yard Medley Relay —————————————————————— Name Team Time 15 Riverside (Alex Lumley, Julie Trent, Margaux Webb, Endea Johnson) 2:14.55 Boys 200 Yard Freestyle —————————————————————— Name Team Time 16 Jackson McCummings Riverside 1:56.97 Girls 200 Yard…