Sterling, Va. — In order to be the best, you have to train with the best, and that’s just what Potomac Falls High School freshman Janika Perezous plans to do. Perezous has been selected to participate at USA Swimming’s National Diversity Select Camp in Colorado Springs from May 5-8. [adrotate banner=”18″] “The part of camp I am most excited about is meeting new people from around the country,” Perezous said. “Some of the attendees are from the same region as me, while others are from far away. It’s pretty cool that a bunch of people with not much in common…

Loudoun County, Va. — As high school basketball wraps up in Loudoun County, a few local teams stood out among the crowd this winter. 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 the full Potomac District and Dulles District standings are available here. [adrotate banner=”16″] 1. Freedom (13-1, 27-4) Wins in the Potomac District and VHSL Region 5C tournament championships proved just how good Freedom really was. Despite falling in a VHSL 5A State semifinal to Edison – who Freedom previously beat in…

Sterling, Va. — Potomac Falls High School senior Jessienna Burkett-Erice has made a commitment to continue her wrestling career at Lyon College starting in the 2018-2019 school year. “It feels kinda crazy, to be honest. I never thought I would wrestle in college or even go to a college out of state,” the 5-foot-3 Burkett-Erice said. “I feel extremely blessed for this opportunity that Coach Kevin Corbett has given to me and the support my family has given me to go.” [adrotate banner=”19″] Lyon is one of just 39 colleges in the United States with women’s wrestling programs, competing in…

Leesburg, Va. — The Loudoun County High School boys varsity basketball team lives and dies by the three. While the Raiders weren’t lights out from downtown on February 12, they got two big three-pointers from senior shooting guard Pierce Brenner late in the fourth quarter to help chip away at an eight-point Riverside lead. “They were huge. He always hits big shots for us,” Loudoun County senior forward Cam Corbett said. “He hit those shots and the crowd got into it. Once the crowd gets into it, we really get into it, and it was all about momentum from there.”…

Leesburg, Va. — Heritage High School senior Aaron Maisus has made a commitment to continue his football career at Old Dominion University starting in the 2018-2019 school year. “After visiting Old Dominion I realized it was the perfect fit. They have great coaches, facilities and offer the highest level of college football,” the 6-foot-2 Maisus said. “The whole recruiting process was very stressful, with its ups and downs, so now that it’s over with, it feels great.” [adrotate banner=”19″] Maisus’ stressful recruiting journey came to a happy ending after meeting with the coaching staff at Old Dominion. Led by eleventh-year…

Purcellville, Va. — Loudoun Valley High School was packed on February 2 in anticipation of Purcellville’s late-season rivalry game between the Vikings and the Wolverines of Woodgrove High School. But what the fans got was more than a tough, physical game between Dulles District foes; they witnessed history. “It was crazy. I love The Jungle,” Loudoun Valley senior forward Jordan Miller said. “Woodgrove’s stands were packed. Our side was packed. It was just a great environment. Both teams played well and gave the crowd a great show.” A great show indeed, and Miller was its star. Early in the fourth…