Purcellville, Va. — On a cold, wet night, the top two teams in the Dulles District met to settle things head-to-head on October 26 in Purcellville. Despite a slow start, the Woodgrove High School football team dominated time of possession and pounded the Loudoun County defense on the ground as the Wolverines ran away with the win, 27-6. “The game plan was to manhandle the line of scrimmage,” Woodgrove senior quarterback Graham Walker said. “It was our five guys against their guys, and we thought we could get it done up front. The offensive line did a great job.” [adrotate…
Author: Owen Gotimer
Loudoun County, Va. — As high school football gets underway in Loudoun County, a few local teams have already started to stand out among the crowd. In a two-district county, we wanted a way to put things into perspective. Enter: the LoCo Top 5. Of course, if you’re into hard numbers, check out the full VHSL Region 5C and VHSL Region 4C standings. [adrotate group=”4″] 1. Broad Run (7-1) ?1 Through eight games, Broad Run has allowed just 32 total points – two of those coming by way of forfeit following a clerical error prior to their season opener. To put that…
Ashburn, Va. — Almost a year removed from the wrong end of a postseason upset against Tuscarora High School, the Stone Bridge Bulldogs were primed for revenge in a rematch against the Huskies on October 19 in Ashburn. Tuscarora, however, had other plans. The Huskies’ defense held Stone Bridge to a season low 14 points, while Tuscarora’s balanced offense eluded the Bulldogs, 24-14. “With Stone Bridge, you constantly have to change things up,” Tuscarora head coach Brandon Wheelbarger said. “They have a phenomenal coaching staff, and they’re going to find your weaknesses. So from our end that means we have…
Leesburg, Va. — When a new school opens, it often takes time for its athletic program – and specifically its varsity football team – to get rolling. So when Riverside High School opened its door in 2015, it was no surprise that the Rams went winless in their inaugural season. Twelve months later, the Rams put together a two-win season and a year after that they won four. Now, just four years after opening, Riverside is 6-2 and rolling, following their first ever Homecoming win, 10-7, over Dulles District rival Heritage on October 12 in Leesburg. “It means so much…
Loudoun County, Va. — As high school field hockey gets underway in Loudoun County, a few local teams have already started to stand out among the crowd. In a two-district county, we wanted a way to put things into perspective. Enter: the LoCo Top 5. Of course, if you’re into hard numbers, check out the full Potomac and Dulles District standings. [adrotate banner=”10″] 1. Riverside (12-1) ?1 Simply put, Riverside has been dominant. The Rams are averaging more than five goals per game, while allowing less than half a goal. And with a bounce back win against previous No. 1 Heritage on…
Loudoun County, Va. — As high school football gets underway in Loudoun County, a few local teams have already started to stand out among the crowd. In a two-district county, we wanted a way to put things into perspective. Enter: the LoCo Top 5. Of course, if you’re into hard numbers, check out the full VHSL Region 5C and VHSL Region 4C standings. [adrotate group=”4″] 1. Stone Bridge (6-0) — After earning the No. 1 spot on the LoCo Top 5 following their Week 5 performance, Stone Bridge continued to prove its worth, cruising past district foes Potomac Falls, 42-7, on September…