Author: The Owl

The Owl

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!

By Joe Skinner LoCoSports Social Media Editor [twitter-follow screen_name=’JoeSkinner33′] South Riding (May 19, 2016) — Freedom High School senior Bradley Lau has made a commitment to play baseball at D3 Penn State-Altoona starting in the 2016-2017 academic year. “I chose PSA because I will be earning a great education while also getting a lot of playing time at the college level,” Lau said. Lau — in his second year in the varsity program at Freedom under head coach Mark Wrighte — has been in love with the sport ever since his first game. “My dad got me started with baseball,…

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By Kaitlyn Mason LoCoSports Staff Photographer [twitter-follow screen_name=’KaitlynMason00′] Leesburg (May 14, 2016) – Kaitlyn Mason photographed the Heritage High School and Park View High School baseball game in Leesburg on Thursday, May 5 and posted this photo gallery! The Pride celebrated senior night with an 11-0 win over the Patriots.

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By Becky Alexander LoCoSports Staff Photographer [twitter-follow screen_name=’Draco_Group’] Purcellville (May 13, 2016) – Becky Alexander photographed the Woodgrove High School and Sherando High School softball game in Purcellville on Thursday, May 12 and posted this photo gallery! The Wolverines had to play the full seven innings for just the second time in conference play, defeating the Warriors, 9-1, to improve to 4-0 in Conference 21A.

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By Becky Alexander LoCoSports Staff Photographer [twitter-follow screen_name=’Draco_Group’] Leesburg (May 13, 2016) – Becky Alexander photographed the Woodgrove High School and Riverside High School softball game in Leesburg on Tuesday, May 10 and posted this photo gallery! The Wolverines cruised to an easy 12-0 win over the Rams to improve to 15-1 on the season.

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By Becky Alexander LoCoSports Staff Photographer [twitter-follow screen_name=’Draco_Group’] Purcellville (May 12, 2016) – Becky Alexander photographed the Riverside High School and Woodgrove High School boys soccer game in Purcellville on Tuesday, May 10 and posted this photo gallery! The VHSL 3A Rams picked up a big win against the VHSL 4A Wolverines, 3-2.

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By Joe Skinner LoCoSports Social Media Editor [twitter-follow screen_name=’JoeSkinner33′] South Riding (May 10, 2016) — Freedom High School senior Michael Zubovich has made a commitment to continue his baseball career at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland. “It’s a big relief to know that I found a home for the next four years,” the 6-foot-2 Zubovich said. “I give a lot of credit to my parents for taking me around for travel tournaments and supporting me throughout the process.” Zubovich — a three-year varsity player for the Eagles — looks back on his sophomore season in 2014 noting it was his favorite memory…

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