The Mount Vernon men’s novice 8 from left: Joseph Morales, Connor Ross, Nathan Moore, Nicholas Clevenger, Kamaile Henderson, Carlos Giron-Garay, Nahki Oliver (coxswain) and Keanu Canda. William Benavides (not pictured) Photograph submitted
The Mount Vernon crew team competed in the Baltimore Invitational Regatta on Saturday, April 14. The men’s novice 8, women’s lightweight 8 and women’s novice 4 all earned gold medals for their first-place finishes.
Mount Vernon Baseball Wins on Community Night
The Mount Vernon baseball team hosted a community night event on April 13, and young ballplayers from the Woodlawn Little League accompanied the Majors to their positions during the playing of the National Anthem prior to their matchup with Edison. Mount Vernon won the game, 5-4.
Senior right-handed pitcher David Lehner was dominant with his curve ball and cut fastball, and went the full eight innings, recording nine strikeouts.
The Majors totaled seven hits. Senior shortstop Justin Boutin had a home run and a triple, and junior Jeremy Larkey had a home run, as well. Senior Austin Purkey added to the score with a single and a double for two RBIs. Senior Justin Johnson also added a couple of singles to the Majors’ tally for the night. Junior Raheem Watson drove in the winning run with a sacrifice fly to right field that ended the night.
Route 1 Basketball Tournament
The Route 1 Memorial Day Classic basketball tournament will take place May 25 and 27 at West Potomac, Mount Vernon, Bryant and Gum Springs Community Center. The tournament entry fee is $300. Awards will be given to first- and second-place teams, and for 3-point and free-throw contest winners. For tournament information, call 1(866) 360-7463 or call Gavin Palmore at 202-486-7344. One can also visit www.gsshooterz.org or www.dominatetheglass.org.