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!

The Plains (November 13, 2015) — Tuscarora High School sophomore Emma Wolcott (17:55) claimed the VHSL 5A state championship on November 13 in The Plains all while helping the Husky girls run away with the team title. Wolcott’s senior teammate and recent Division I Virginia Tech-commit Fitsum Seyoum (15:56) placed second individually in the boys state championship as Stone Bridge High School brought home the VHSL 5A state team title. On the girls side, Tuscarora freshman Ava Hassebrock (19:09) and Potomac Falls junior Deirdre Gilmore (19:32) earned individual VHSL 5A all-state honors. On the boys side, Tuscarora placed third while Stone Bridge senior Jackson Morton (16:10), Tuscarora sophomore…

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The Plains (November 13, 2015) — Loudoun Valley High School senior Drew Hunter (15:04) and Heritage High School sophomore Weini Kelati (17:22) won the VHSL 4A State Championships on November 13 in The Plains. Cross Country: @LVHS_Jungle senior @DrewHunter00 is the #VHSL4A STATE CHAMPION (15:03)! — LoCoSports (@LoCoSports) November 13, 2015 Cross Country: @TheHHSChaosCrew sophomore Weini @WKelati is the #VHSL4A STATE CHAMPION (17:22)! — LoCoSports (@LoCoSports) November 13, 2015 Hunter’s effort helped the Viking boys to a first place team finish, while Kelati’s effort helped the Pride girls to a first place team finish. Cross Country: @LVHS_Jungle boys are the #VHSL4A STATE TEAM CHAMPIONS! — LoCoSports (@LoCoSports) November 13, 2015 Cross Country: @TheHHSChaosCrew girls…

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(November 13, 2015) – Conference 22 has selected its all-conference team for volleyball. Freedom High School senior Thaovy Nguyen was named Player of the Year. Freedom High School head coach Ken Kramer was named Coach of the Year. All Conference 22 Volleyball First Team S Tara Altman SR Freedom OH Katie Crofford SR Fauquier MB Disa Haugsdahl SR Kettle Run MB Elisabeth Heras SR Fauquier OH Catie McCarthy SR Kettle Run DS Jordan McKinney SO John Champe Libero Thaovy Nguyen SR Freedom OH Willow Payne SR Fauquier MB Christine Yoo SR Freedom All Conference 22 Volleyball Second Team OH Madison Carter SO Fauquier MB Isabelle Clavelli SO Freedom Libero Rachel Crowe FR Fauquier S…

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By Chloe Adam LoCoSports Staff Writer [twitter-follow screen_name=’ChloeMAdam31′] *Update (11/17/2015): Tuscarora High School senior Fitsum Seyoum has officially signed his National Letter of Intent to run cross country and track at Virginia Tech. Leesburg (November 13, 2015) — Tuscarora High School senior Fitsum Seyoum has chosen to continue his running career at Virginia Tech starting in the 2016-2017 academic year. “Honestly, sophomore year, this was just all a dream. It seemed impossible at the moment. Now that I’m here and I’m committed, I feel beyond blessed and all glory goes to God for giving me this opportunity to do what I love!” Seyoum said.…

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(November 11, 2015) – Conference 22 has selected its all-conference team for football. John Champe High School senior Zach Burdick was named Offensive Player of the Year. John Champe High School senior Kuony Deng was named Defensive Player of the Year. John Champe High School head coach Jason Dawson was named Coach of the Year. All Conference 22 Football First Team Offense OL Ryan Schwind JR Kettle Run OL Josh Andre SR Fauquier OL Enes Karaasian SR Freedom OL Troy Addison SR John Champe OL Hunter Khalatbari JR Kettle Run WR Coleman Rafferty SR John Champe WR Chris Hill SR Liberty WR Hakeem Johnson SR Liberty RB Brett Dineen JR Freedom RB David Cousino…

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(November 11, 2015) – Conference 14 has selected its all-conference team for football. Tuscarora High School senior Daniel Smith was named Offensive Player of the Year. Potomac Falls High School senior Dondrea Tillman was named Defensive Player of the Year. Tuscarora High School head coach Michael Burnett was named Coach of the Year. All Conference 14 Football First Team Offense OL Andrew Vastardis SR Stone Bridge OL Adam Benalayat SR Tuscarora OL Owen Bolyard SR Potomac Falls OL Jake Serigne SR Briar Woods OL Jacob Boone JR Broad Run OL Brad Nelson SR Tuscarora QB Daniel Smith SR Tuscarora RB Joshua Breece JR Stone Bridge RB Meech Hembry JR Broad Run RB James…

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