Ashburn Va. — After falling to Stone Bridge, 1-0, on October 9, the Potomac Falls High School field hockey team was looking for revenge when the teams met in the second round of the Potomac District playoffs. An evenly matched game ended in favor of the Panthers, 3-2, as Potomac Falls reigned victorious and advanced to the Potomac District championship game. “We just kept playing as a team,” Potomac Falls junior goalkeeper Anna Shapiro said. “We played as one unit on the field throughout to win.” [adrotate banner=”10″] Both high-powered offenses were aggressive early in the semifinal as the Bulldogs…
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Leesburg, Va. — With home court advantage within its grasp, Riverside High School hosted Dominion High School in their annual Dig Pink game on October 16 in Leesburg. For the second time this season, the Rams swept the Titans (25-18, 25-17, 25-11) to sit comfortably in fourth place in the Dulles District. “We have played teams before where we beat them in three and then play them a second time and take it to five sets,” Riverside senior Christianna Stephenson said. “So this time, we had the mindset and determination that we were going to win in three.” [adrotate banner=”14″]…
Leesburg, Va. — In what most were calling the Game of the Year, Heritage traveled across town to Riverside High School for a clash of the titans on October 9 in Leesburg. The game was very fast paced as both teams highlighted their athleticism. However, after a fast start, the scoring slowed down in the second half as Riverside reigned victorious, defeating the Pride, 4-1, and taking sole possession of first place in the Dulles District. “This win was so big for us,” Riverside junior midfielder Amelie Fieser said. “Coming back from a loss last night, this really boosts our…
Loudoun County, Va. – In an effort to better recognize student-athletes who positively affect high school sports in Loudoun County, Power Train and LoCoSports have teamed up to announce Heritage High School senior Kate Bentley as the Power Train and LoCoSports Teammate of the Month for September 2018. The epitome of a team player, Bentley helped the Pride to a 6-2 mark in September – all six of those wins were sweeps of Dulles District opponents. While Bentley shares time at middle blocker, her real value comes in the way she leads her teammates. “Kate is a leader on and…
Loudoun County, Va. – In an effort to better recognize student-athletes who positively affect high school sports in Loudoun County, Power Train and LoCoSports have teamed up to announce Potomac Falls High School senior Abby Asuncion as the Power Train and LoCoSports Athlete of the Month for September 2018. In the month of September, Asuncion helped the Panthers to a 6-1 record, their only loss coming at the hands of Loudoun power Heritage on September 5. “Abby is such a talented athlete due to her ability to quickly react to any game situation,” Potomac Falls head coach Cathie Shapiro said. “Abby’s…
Leesburg, Va. — After coming off a trip to the state championship in 2017, the Potomac Falls High School field hockey team went into their game against Loudoun Valley High School with high hopes. Despite the Vikings having hopes of their own, the Panthers and senior midfielder Abby Asuncion had other plans, as Potomac Falls rallied past Loudoun Valley, 5-2, on September 13. “We have trust in each other,” Asuncion said. “And that is how we are going get better as a team in the future.” [adrotate banner=”10″] The contest started off with a quick goal by Asuncion less than…
