By Morgan Widdifield LoCoSports Journalist (December 26, 2014) — Stone Bridge High School junior Olivia Sappington has made an early verbal commitment to continue her softball career at the University of Connecticut beginning in the 2016-2017 academic year.
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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!
By Patrick Gotimer LoCoSports Journalist Sterling (Dec. 22, 2014) – Looking up as the final buzzer sounded on Dec. 10, the scoreboard read Panthers 62, Handley Judges 51. But to Potomac Falls High School boys varsity basketball head coach Jeff Hawes, it meant so much more. It meant win No. 300.
By Joe Skinner LoCoSports Journalist South Riding (Dec. 20, 2014) – Rival high schools Freedom and John Champe took to the hardwood for the second time in seven days to finish up their season match ups. The Knights entered the games holding a two game advantage after sweeping the Eagles on Dec. 12 in Aldie in a pair of close games. However in round two, the Lady Eagles were able to trump the Lady Knights, 51-46. On the boys side, the Knights completed their season sweep of the Eagles with a come from behind, 77-64, win.
(December 20, 2014) – The Virginia High School League has selected its VHSL 5A all-state team for volleyball. Princess Anne High School senior Alex Toban was named Player of the Year. Briar Woods High School head coach Marsha Hermes was named the Coach of the Year.
(December 18, 2014) – The Virginia High School League has selected its VHSL 5A all-state team for football. Tuscarora High School senior Noah Reimers was named Player of the Year. Late Tuscarora High School coach Adam Fortune was named Coach of the Year.
(December 16, 2014) – In an effort to better recognize student-athletes in Loudoun County who exemplify the values classmates, coaches, spectators, officials, families and friends look for in teammates, the LoCoSports team has selected its November 2014 Teammates of the Month for cross country, football and volleyball. The selections were made based on the following criteria: selflessness, hustle, work ethic, attitude, team-first mentality, spirit and heart. If you wish to nominate a student-athlete for athlete or teammate of the month, please reach out through our contact form or email us at locosportsnews@gmail.com. By Joe Skinner Rock Ridge High School sophomore Flora Grainger…
