Leesburg, Va. — Loudoun County High School junior Josi Williams has made a commitment to continue her volleyball career at the University of Virginia starting in the 2019-2020 academic year. “It feels amazing to be committed to college,” the 5-foot-4 Williams said. “I have dreamt of this since I was in middle school, and I am very grateful for the amazing opportunity to play at such a great school as UVA.” [adrotate banner=”14″] The Division I Cavaliers are coached by Aaron Smith — who finished his first season at the helm of the program this past season after serving the…

By Spencer DuPuis LoCoSports Copy Editor [twitter-follow screen_name=’SpencerDuPuis’] Leesburg (May 30, 2017) — On Memorial Day, the Conference 21B No.1 Heritage High School boys soccer team faced Conference 23 No. 2 Liberty Christian Academy in Leesburg. Winning the Conference 21B tournament, meant hosting a VHSL 4A West region game for the Pride — which is huge after losing in the conference final last year and having to be on the road for the quarterfinal round. “It’s a lot easier getting to play at the stadium you’ve played at all year and having the support from [the school] and parents [is…

Leesburg, Va. — Heritage High School senior Zach Garrett has made a commitment to continue his basketball career at Division I George Mason University starting in the 2017-2018 school year. “Being committed feels great,” the 6-foot-4 shooting guard-small forward hybrid said. “It really feels like a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. Now I have time to focus and get ready for the season and school year.” The Division I Patriots are coached by Dave Paulsen — who will enter his third season at the helm when Garrett enters the program. Paulsen helped the Patriots to one of the best…

By Spencer DuPuis LoCoSports Copy Editor [twitter-follow screen_name=’SpencerDuPuis’] Leesburg (April 6, 2017) — Heritage High School senior Chris Chapman has made a commitment to continue his basketball career at Division III Hampden-Sydney College starting in the 2017-2018 school year. “I’m so stress free. The team is like a family so I’m really excited to get to go to Hampden-Sydney,” Chapman said The Division III Tigers are coached by Dee Vick — who just finished his ninth season at the helm of the program. This past season, the Tigers finished 11-16 overall with a 6-10 mark in the Old Dominion Athletic…

By Spencer DuPuis LoCoSports Copy Editor [twitter-follow screen_name=’SpencerDuPuis’] Aldie (January 30, 2017) – John Champe High School graduate Owen Cosenke has made a commitment to continue his football career at Western Carolina University starting in the 2017-2018 academic year after taking this year as a post-graduate year at Fork Union Military Academy. “I have never been the best athlete on the field or the strongest in the weight room, but between the great coaching at John Champe and the incredible post-graduate program at Fork Union, I have been able to seize a great opportunity,” the 6-foot-4 Cosenke said. It just…

By Spencer DuPuis LoCoSports Copy Editor [twitter-follow screen_name=’SpencerDuPuis’] Leesburg (January 29, 2017) – Loudoun County High School senior Rachael Cullen has made a commitment to continue her soccer career at North Carolina Wesleyan starting in the 2017-2018 academic year. “It’s a dream come true. I always had this goal since I was a little kid that I was going to play college soccer, and it was always my goal to strive for,” the 5-foot-10 goalkeeper said. “It’s so nice to know that when I continue my education I will also continue to grow my skills in the sport that I…