Stories for November 2010

Stories for November 2010

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Tuesday, November 30

Sports Briefs

Sports Briefs

Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton & Springfield Calendar

Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton & Springfield Calendar

Health Notes

Health Notes

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Sports Briefs

Sports Briefs

Patriots Face Uncertainties Headed into 2010-11 Season

Three-year starter Earley only Patriot heavy on experience.

Patriots Face Uncertainties Headed into 2010-11 Season

Yorktown Combines Freshman Talent, Senior Experience

Freshman point guard Mikayla Venson leads Patriots team with three all-district returners.

Yorktown Combines Freshman Talent, Senior Experience

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

First-Year Head Coach Walton Pushing Lady Titans

TC looks to bounce back under former assistant from 6-14 season.

First-Year Head Coach Walton Pushing Lady Titans

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Hayden, Garber To Wed

Weddings & Engagements

Hayden, Garber To Wed

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Zanellato a Winner Before, After Game

Lake Braddock receiver commits to Penn State, wins region title.

Zanellato a Winner Before, After Game

Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton & Springfield Calendar

Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton & Springfield Calendar

Mount Vernon Sports Briefs

Mount Vernon Sports Briefs

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Back-To-Back for Bruins

Lake Braddock crushes Chantilly for second straight region title

Back-To-Back for Bruins

West Potomac Girls Looking for Stability

Wolverines led by fourth head coach in four seasons.

West Potomac Girls Looking for Stability

Tuesday, November 23

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Entertainment

Entertainment

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton & Springfield Calendar

Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton & Springfield Calendar

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Health Notes

Health Notes

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Holiday Boat Parade of Lights

Holiday Boat Parade of Lights

Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend and Parade

Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend and Parade

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Brass of Peace to Perform at Lyceum

Brass of Peace to Perform at Lyceum

Cooking Demos at Spice & Tea Exchange

Cooking Demos at Spice & Tea Exchange

Fine Arts

Fine Arts

Orange Line Connection

Orange Line Connection

Theater

Theater

Holiday Concert Series

Holiday Concert Series

Local Theater

Local Theater

Calendar

Calendar

Entertainment

Entertainment

Entertainment

Entertainment

‘Summer Brave’ at Robinson

Cappies Review

‘Summer Brave’ at Robinson

West Potomac Academy, Alexandria Community Dance Present "The Nutcracker"

West Potomac Academy, Alexandria Community Dance Present "The Nutcracker"

Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton & Springfield Calendar

Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton & Springfield Calendar

Monday, November 22

Defending District Champ West Potomac Inexperienced

Wolverines return four players from title team.

Defending District Champ West Potomac Inexperienced

TC Looks To Regain Championship Form

Titans try to bounce back from season of adversity.

TC Looks To Regain Championship Form

Sports Briefs: College Sports Night

Sports Briefs: College Sports Night

Generals’ Season Ends in Region Semifinals

Running back Taylor ends W-L career with 2,686 yards and 37 touchdowns.

Generals’ Season Ends in Region Semifinals

Sports Briefs

Sports Briefs

Classified Advertising

Classified Advertising

Fast Start Lifts Chargers Past Wildcats in Playoffs

Chantilly next set to play in football region title game; Centreville concludes successful first season under coach Haddock.

Fast Start Lifts Chargers Past Wildcats in Playoffs

Bruins Headed to Regional Championship Game

Lake Braddock overcomes 14-point halftime deficit to beat Robinson.

Bruins Headed to Regional Championship Game

Mount Vernon Sports Briefs: West Potomac Awards

Mount Vernon Sports Briefs: West Potomac Awards

Seahawks Eliminate Majors in Football Playoff Opener

But season overall proves great improvement for Mount Vernon program.

Seahawks Eliminate Majors in Football Playoff Opener

Thursday, November 18

Centreville Defeats Fairfax To Advance in Playoffs

Wildcats to meet Chantilly next, Rebels conclude first season under Simonds.

Centreville Defeats Fairfax To Advance in Playoffs

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Saxons’ Football Season Ends with Playoff Loss to Lake Braddock

Langley can’t score enough to keep up with Nebrich, Bruins.

Saxons’ Football Season Ends with Playoff Loss to Lake Braddock

Centreville Defeats Fairfax to Advance in Football Playoffs

Wildcats to meet Chantilly next; Rebels conclude first season under Simonds.

Centreville Defeats Fairfax to Advance in Football Playoffs

Saxons’ Football Season Ends With Playoff Loss to Lake Braddock

Langley can’t score enough to keep up with Nebrich, Bruins.

Saxons’ Football Season Ends With Playoff Loss to Lake Braddock

Seahawks Eliminate Majors in Football Playoff Opener

But the season overall proves to be a great improvement for the Mount Vernon program.

Seahawks Eliminate Majors in Football Playoff Opener

Wednesday, November 17

Holiday Calendar

Holiday Calendar

Health Notes

Health Notes

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Burke & Fairfax Holiday Calendar

Burke & Fairfax Holiday Calendar

Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton & Springfield Connection

Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton & Springfield Connection

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Burke & Fairfax Holiday Calendar

Burke & Fairfax Holiday Calendar

Fine Arts

Fine Arts

Fairfax’s ‘Eurydice’

Cappies Review

Fairfax’s ‘Eurydice’

Entertainment

Entertainment

PVI Boys’ Soccer Wins First State Championship

Panthers roll past Collegiate School, 4-2.

PVI Boys’ Soccer Wins First State Championship

Holiday Calendar

Holiday Calendar

Orange Line Connection

Orange Line Connection

Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton & Springfield Connection

Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton & Springfield Connection

Entertainment

Entertainment

Tuesday, November 16

From Swine Flu to All-State

Lee senior Yacob overcomes adversity to shine at states

From Swine Flu to All-State

Sports Briefs: Arlington Comets Red Win Postseason Soccer Tournament

Sports Briefs: Arlington Comets Red Win Postseason Soccer Tournament

W-L Snaps 28-year Losing Streak to Yorktown

Taylor rushes for 255 yards, four touchdowns in playoff victory.

W-L Snaps 28-year Losing Streak to Yorktown

Chase Falls Just Short of State Title

Bruins sophomore places second, Bruins fifth

Chase Falls Just Short of State Title

Week in Sports

Week in Sports

Saturday, November 13

Entertainment

Entertainment

Thursday, November 11

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Entertainment

Entertainment

Entertainment

Entertainment

Wednesday, November 10

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton & Springfield Calendar

Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton & Springfield Calendar

Health Notes

Health Notes

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Classified Advertising

Classified Advertising

Calendar

Calendar

Fine Arts

Fine Arts

Woodson Stages ‘Little Women’

Cappies Review

Woodson Stages ‘Little Women’

Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton & Springfield Calendar

Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton & Springfield Calendar

Fine Arts

Fine Arts

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Theater

Theater

Tuesday, November 9

Wildcats Ready to Take on Fairfax in Football Playoffs

Coach Haddock will be going up against his former team in Div. 6 first round affair.

Wildcats Ready to Take on Fairfax in Football Playoffs

Robinson Set for Success

Senior setter Tiffany Connatser runs Rams’ high-powered offense

Robinson Set for Success

Rock’s 30 Kills Too Much for Spartans

Yorktown advances in regionals.

Rock’s 30 Kills Too Much for Spartans

Alexandria Sportsman's Club to host MLB Night

Alexandria Sportsman's Club to host MLB Night

Yorktown, Washington-Lee: Take Two

One week after meeting in regular season, Patriots and Generals battle in playoffs.

Yorktown, Washington-Lee: Take Two

Sports Briefs: W-L’s Isabel Amend Qualifies for States

Sports Briefs: W-L’s Isabel Amend Qualifies for States

TC Posts First Winning Record Since 1995

Titans’ postseason drought extends to 20 years.

TC Posts First Winning Record Since 1995

Sports Briefs: SSSAS Snaps Episcopal’s 63-Game Win Streak

Titans Compete at X-Country Regionals

Sports Briefs: SSSAS Snaps Episcopal’s 63-Game Win Streak

Peppering the Patriots

Pier’s jump serve lifts Hayfield to second consecutive National District title

Peppering the Patriots

Mount Vernon Sports Briefs: MV's Rowell Competes at Regionals

Mount Vernon Sports Briefs: MV's Rowell Competes at Regionals

What a Postseason Ride for McLean Field Hockey

Highlanders stunned Westfield, South County on way to region finals game.

What a Postseason Ride for McLean Field Hockey

Wolverines Shine on Cloudy Day

West Potomac boys win regionals, girls take third.

Wolverines Shine on Cloudy Day

McLean to Host Hayfield

Highlanders looking to regain momentum following late season losses.

McLean to Host Hayfield

Major Turnaround

Mount Vernon in playoffs one year after winless season.

Major Turnaround

Oakton, South Lakes Ready for Football Playoffs

Cougars, Seahawks hope to showcase high-powered offenses in postseason.

Oakton, South Lakes Ready for Football Playoffs

Chargers, Bulldogs Set to Clash in Football Playoffs

Concorde rivals set to meet in Div. 6 first round game this Friday night at Chantilly.

Chargers, Bulldogs Set to Clash in Football Playoffs

Spartans Exceed Their Expectations

West Springfield volleyball team’s season ends with loss to Yorktown

Spartans Exceed Their Expectations

Region Cross Country Season Wraps Up

Next, it's on to states for area's top high school runners.

Region Cross Country Season Wraps Up

Rebels Ready To Take On Centreville

Fairfax faces former coach’s new team in playoff game.

Rebels Ready To Take On Centreville

Bruins’ Field Hockey Season Ends at State Q-finals

Despite setback, Lake Braddock coach Diane Miller steps down a winner.

Bruins’ Field Hockey Season Ends at State Q-finals

Springfield Week in Sports: Edison’s Hicks Places Second

Springfield Week in Sports: Edison’s Hicks Places Second

Air Langley Set to Pay Bruins

Boyhood friends Poythress, Howerton will lead their teams against one another in Div. 6 matchup.

Air Langley Set to Pay Bruins

Friday, November 5

With District Crown on the Line, Bruins Prevail

Lake Braddock dominates second half play in pivotal football win over West Potomac.

With District Crown on the Line, Bruins Prevail

Bruins’ Teams Earn Second Place District Finishes

Lake Braddock’s Chase wins girls race; West Springfield teams finish third on both sides.

Bruins’ Teams Earn Second Place District Finishes

Oakton Girls Capture Concorde Title

Oakton boys take second and Madison teams both earn third at Liberty races.

Oakton Girls Capture Concorde Title

Langley Girls Give Champion Jefferson a Good Run

Highlander girls earn spot in region field.

Langley Girls Give Champion Jefferson a Good Run

Herndon Volleyball Competing at Districts

Hornets are No. 4 seed at postseason tourney.

Herndon Volleyball Competing at Districts

Highlanders’ Halt Westfield’s Win Streak, Season

McLean field hockey eliminates powerful Bulldogs in opening round of regionals.

Highlanders’ Halt Westfield’s Win Streak, Season

Westfield Football Gets That Big Win

Chantilly prepping for Robinson Rams.

Westfield Football Gets That Big Win

Stallions Play Titans In Historical Night Game

Stallions Play Titans In Historical Night Game

Lange Readying for Another `Home’ Fight Night

Local pro boxer will step into Patriot Center ring on Nov. 6.

Lange Readying for Another `Home’ Fight Night

Chantilly’s McCorty Wins Concorde Cross Country Title

Charger boys, Centreville and Westfield girls qualify for regions.

Chantilly’s McCorty Wins Concorde Cross Country Title

Wolverines Receive Second Half Knockout Punch

Lake Braddock dominates second half play in pivotal football win over West Potomac.

Wolverines Receive Second Half Knockout Punch

Thursday, November 4

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Wednesday, November 3

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Entertainment

Entertainment

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Fine Arts

Fine Arts

Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton & Springfield Calendar

Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton & Springfield Calendar

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton & Springfield Calendar

Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton & Springfield Calendar

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Calendar

Calendar

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Entertainment

Entertainment

Fine Arts

Fine Arts

Tuesday, November 2

Perfect So Far, Westfield Now Has Sights on Regionals

Starr Karl's Bulldogs ready to give it their all at 16-team tournament.

Perfect So Far, Westfield Now Has Sights on Regionals

Building for the Future

TC coach Burch: tough loss will help down the road.

Building for the Future

Sports Briefs: TC Girls Advance to XC Regionals

Sports Briefs: TC Girls Advance to XC Regionals

Players, Community Enjoy TC’s ‘Friday Night Lights’

Titans’ postseason hopes still alive after win over South County.

Players, Community Enjoy TC’s ‘Friday Night Lights’

Healthy Sibling Rivalry

W-L cross-country rookies Isabel Amend and Helen Amend place second, fourth, respectively, at National District meet

Healthy Sibling Rivalry

Alzheimer's Association Fall 2010

Alzheimer's Association Fall 2010

Unheralded Fairfax Wins Another District Crown

Young Rebels’ field hockey squad hands Jefferson a 1-0 finals loss.

Unheralded Fairfax Wins Another District Crown

Hicks Wins 3rd Title

Eagles finish fourth, qualify for regionals

Hicks Wins 3rd Title

Robinson Boys Win Concorde Cross-Country Title

Rams pass five-time defending champion Oakton

Robinson Boys Win Concorde Cross-Country Title

Bozek, Hawks Dominate National District

Six Hayfield boys finish in top 15 at districts

Bozek, Hawks Dominate National District

Herndon Homecoming - Always a Winner

Local fandom, despite team's football loss, enjoys festive afternoon.

Herndon Homecoming - Always a Winner

5Qs with Robinson senior outside hitter Susie Murach

5Qs with Robinson senior outside hitter Susie Murach

Wildcats Get the Jump on Oakton in Football Win

Cougars, set to host Robinson this Friday, lose for just the second time this season.

Wildcats Get the Jump on Oakton in Football Win

On Homecoming, Highlanders Win in Style

McLean overcomes 10-point deficit to remain unbeaten; next up is Stone Bridge.

On Homecoming, Highlanders Win in Style

Overcoming the ‘Curse of Five Games’

Lake Braddock storms back against TC to keep season alive

Overcoming the ‘Curse of Five Games’

Chantilly Charges Back in Win Over Westfield

Coach Mike Lalli's team improves to 7-1 with Concorde victory.

Chantilly Charges Back in Win Over Westfield

Bruins Dethrone Stallions in District Finals

Lake Braddock’s Froede scores game-winner in overtime.

Bruins Dethrone Stallions in District Finals

Gates’ Title Propels Woodson to Regionals

Cavaliers edge South County for regional berth

Gates’ Title Propels Woodson to Regionals

Mount Vernon Sports Briefs: West Potomac Loses District Showdown

Mount Vernon Sports Briefs: West Potomac Loses District Showdown