By Sarah Snare LoCoSports Staff Writer [twitter-follow screen_name=’SarahSnaree’] Sterling (August 9, 2016) — Potomac Falls High School senior Tori Birks has made the commitment to continue her lacrosse career at Gardner-Webb University starting in the 2017-2018 school year. With an anticipated major in nursing, Birks is taking on a challenge. Due to the significant time commitment that each program requires, very few schools allow students to study nursing while playing Division I lacrosse, Gardner-Webb being one of them. “I chose Gardner-Webb because they have a great nursing program,” Birks said. “I also loved the size of the school and the campus is…
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By Chloe Adam LoCoSports Staff Writer [twitter-follow screen_name=’ChloeMAdam31′] Leesburg (July 27, 2016) – Tuscarora High School senior Vanessa Marinelli has decided to continue playing volleyball for the University at Buffalo starting the 2017-2018 academic year. “Being committed feels like a giant, happy, relief,” Marinelli said. “Working hard for five-plus years on the same dream and finally having it come true is truly incredible!” The University at Buffalo is located in New York and is the largest and most comprehensive public research university. Including Division I athletics, UB has 300 undergraduate and professional degree programs. “My favorite part of volleyball is…
By Chloe Adam LoCoSports Staff Writer [twitter-follow screen_name=’ChloeMAdam31′] Sterling (July 27, 2016) – Dominion High School senior Megan O’Hara has chosen to continue her volleyball career at Christopher Newport University starting in the 2017-2018 academic year. “When I visited CNU for the first time, I really liked the campus and everything that came along with it,” the 6-foot-1 pin hitter said. “When I went back to camp there, I knew it was the one for me. The more I think about it the more excited I am to be going to CNU!” Christopher Newport University is a 260-acre campus located…
By Hanna Duenkel LoCoSports Photo Editor [twitter-follow screen_name=’HMDChickadee’] Ashburn (July 25, 2016) – Hanna Duenkel photographed the 2016 Cheers and LoCoSports All-LoCo Spring Athletes in Ashburn on Sunday, July 10 and posted this photo gallery!
By Chloe Adam LoCoSports Staff Writer [twitter-follow screen_name=’ChloeMAdam31′] Leesburg (June 27, 2016) — Loudoun County High School senior Marley Blycher has decided to continue her lacrosse career at Wingate University starting in the 2017-2018 academic year. “I chose Wingate for many reasons,” the 5-foot-11 goalie said. “One of the reasons was that I felt comfortable walking around the campus. I am very excited to attend such a beautiful school that takes pride in their academics and supports their student athletes.” Wingate University is a private liberal arts school located in North Carolina. It offers 35 majors for the 2,500 students…
(June 28, 2016) – The VHSL has selected its all-VHSL 4A state team for softball. Woodgrove High School senior Adriana Erickson was named Player of the Year. Woodgrove High School head coach Joe Spicer was named Coach of the Year. All VHSL 4A State Softball First Team P Camryn Dolby SO Woodgrove P Sydney Nester SO Carroll County P Ashleigh Nalls JR King George C Hallie Daughtry SR Woodgrove 1B Adriana Erickson SR Woodgrove 2B Emily Alexander JR Woodgrove 3B Jessica Sprouse SR Grafton SS Mason Basidikis SO Powhatan DP Jessie Goodwin JR Fauquier OF Alexa Dolby SR Woodgrove OF Allison Brewer SR Deep Creek OF Carley Slayden SR Dinwiddie OF…
