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Burke: Lake Braddock Softball Suffers First Loss

Villanova commit Jones has three hits, home run against O’Connell.

The Lake Braddock softball team is 11-1 after losing to O'Connell on April 25.

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Fairfax: Woodson Boys’ Soccer Blanks Lake Braddock

Yaglou, Clark score goals for Cavaliers.

The Woodson boys' soccer team improved to 2-0 in the Conference 7 standings.

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Lake Braddock Baseball Motivated by Sub­par 2014 Season

Bruins beat defending Conference 7 champion West Springfield.

The Lake Braddock baseball team defeated West Springfield on Tuesday to improve to 7-1.

Hayfield Gymnast Overstreet Medals at States

Hayfield gymnast Molly Overstreet medaled in two events at the state meet.

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Fairfax Gymnast Barborek Wins State All-Around Title

Senior takes advantage of second chance, wins as alternate.

Fairfax gymnast Rachel Barborek won the state all-around title.

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Conference 7 Title Business as Usual for West Springfield Girls' Basketball

Spartans beat South County to win fifth conference/district title in six years.

The West Springfield girls' basketball team beat South County 55-37 Tuesday.

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Fairfax: Robinson’s DePasquale Escapes Defeat at Regionals

Lake Braddock’s Haskett wins third region championship.

Robinson wrestling placed third at the regional tournament.

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Fairfax’s Barborek Wins 6A North Region Floor Title

Senior qualifies for states on floor, bars, vault.

Fairfax's Rachel Barborek won the region floor title on Feb. 11.

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Springfield: Hayfield’s Overstreet Shows Toughness in Return to States

Junior wins 6A North region bars title, qualifies for states in all-around.

Hayfield gymnast Molly Overstreet will compete in the all-around at the state meet.

Hayfield’s Overstreet Wins Conference 6 Bars Title Despite Back Trouble

Fairfax’s Barborek qualifies for regionals in all-around, wins beam title.

The 6A North region championship meet is scheduled for Feb. 11 at Lake Braddock.

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Strong Defensive Effort Propels Woodson Past Lake Braddock

Experienced Cavaliers look for third consecutive region title.

Woodson limits Lake Braddock to 14 first-half points.

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Local Prep Football Coaches React to End of Super Bowl XLIX

Majority say they would have called a run play from 1-yard line.

Lake Braddock football coach Jim Poythress sticks up for Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll and offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell.

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When Dad (or Mom) Is High School Sports Coach

Local coaches and athletes share their feelings about the relationship between parent/coach and child/athlete.

Nai-Tetteh's Defense Leads Robinson to Comeback Win over Lake Braddock

Senior's two steals, 14 fourth-quarter points propel Rams to victory.

Robinson beat Lake Braddock 65-59 Monday.

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Lake Braddock XC Sends Two Harriers to Nike Nationals

Corbett, Murphy place fifth in respective SE regional races.

Lake Braddock's Alex Corbett and Kate Murphy will compete at Nike nationals on Dec. 6 in Portland, Ore.

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(Burke) Thanksgiving Q&A: Bruin QB Edwards Happy to be Practicing

Lake Braddock will face Westfield in 6A North semifinals Saturday.

Lake Braddock will face Westfield in the 6A North region football semifinals.

West Springfield Boys' XC Finishes State Runner-Up

Three Robinson harriers earn all-state.

Spartans make first state meet appearance since 2006.

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Lake Braddock Boys’ XC Wins State Championship

Corbett wins 6A individual title, Murphy is girls’ runner-up.

The Lake Braddock boys' cross country team finished first, girls' took second at state meet.

Lake Braddock Boys’ XC Wins Region Title

LB, Robinson, West Springfield send 2 teams to states.

The Lake Braddock boys' cross county team is the favorite to win the 2014 6A state championship.

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Lake Braddock Girls’ XC Dominates Conference 7 Meet

Sophomore Murphy wins, six Bruins finish in top eight.

The Lake Braddock girls' cross country team won the Conference 7 title.

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Corbett First Bruin Boy to Run Sub-15

Lake Braddock senior, Bruins win Conference 7 titles.

Lake Braddock's Alex Corbett won the Conference 7 boys' cross country championship.

QB Holland Carries Titans to Victory

T.C. Williams wins shootout against Lee, 40-38.

T.C. Williams quarterback Darius Holland accounted for five touchdowns against Lee on Oct. 18.

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Bruins Win Silver Bracket at Rebel Volleyball Invitational

Fairfax’s Powers, Pittman earn all-tournament honors.

The Lake Braddock volleyball team won the Silver Bracket title at a tournament at Fairfax High School.

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High-Powered Hayfield Football Beats Washington-Lee

After three losses against tough opponents, QB Isaac leads Hawks to win.

The Hayfield football team defeated Washington-Lee 49-20 on Friday night.

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Robinson Football Improves to 3-0 with Win Over Rival Lake Braddock

Rams build 19-0 lead, hold on to beat 'contender.'

Lake Braddock improved to 3-0 with a 19-17 win over Lake Braddock on Friday.

Lake Braddock XC Delivers Strong Showing at Monroe Parker Invite

Motivated boys’ team seeks state title after finishing 2nd in 2013.

Lake Braddock boys' XC placed first at the M

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Lake Braddock’s Edwards Makes First Start at QB

Bruins defeat West Potomac in season opener.

Lake Braddock defeated West Potomac 30-6 on Friday.

Kamara Carries Edison to Victory in Season Opener

Junior running back torches Mount Vernon for career-high 166 yards, two touchdowns.

Edison defeated Mount Vernon 26-6 on Thursday night.

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West Springfield Field Hockey Posts Winning Record at UTL

Spartans finish 2-1-1.

West Springfield will travel to face Herndon on Aug. 29.

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Lee Field Hockey Finishes Runner-Up in Pool A at UTL Tournament

Lancers finish 3-1, outscore opponents 17-2.

Lee surpassed its goal total from the entire 2013 season during the two-day Under the Lights tournament on Monday, Tuesday.

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Lake Braddock Grad Owens to Play Baseball at ECU

Q&A: Former Bruins SS enjoys playing beach volleyball.

Lake Braddock grad Jack Owens will play baseball at East Carolina.

WSHS Grad Berglund to Play at Northwestern-St. Paul

Q&A: Sharpshooting guard fan of Minnesota Vikings, Twins.

West Springfield graduate Amy Berglund finished second on the West Springfield all-time scoring list.

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World Cup Fever

Area soccer coaches, players share 2014 World Cup viewing experiences.

Area soccer players and coaches have followed the 2014 World Cup closely.

South County Softball Team Wins 6A North Region Championship

Sophomore shortstop Williams drives in go-ahead run against Lake Braddock.

The South County softball team won the 6A North region championship on Friday.

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Lake Braddock Softball Outlasts Madison in Quarterfinal Marathon

Bruins catcher Jones delivers game-winning RBI.

The Lake Braddock softball team faces Langley tonight in the 6A North region semifinals.

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West Springfield Baseball Beats West Potomac in Conference 7 Championship Game

Spartans capture first conference/district title since 2009.

The West Springfield baseball team defeated West Potomac 8-5 on Friday night.

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Woodson’s Craig Coaches Victorious West All-Stars at Cap Classic

Lake Braddock’s Gregorits, Woodson’s Stynchula score in double figures.

The West all-stars beat the East at the 41st Annual Capital Classic.

Martin Leads South County Softball Over Lake Braddock in 13-Inning Thriller

Bruins pitcher Flesch allows just one hit, strikes out 19.

The South County softball team is in sole possession of first place in the Conference 7 standings.

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East All-Stars Beat West in Suburban Classic

West Springfield’s Berglund wins 3-point shootout.

West Springfield senior Amy Berglund won the 3-point shootout at the Suburban Classic.

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Lake Braddock Softball Beats Bishop O’Connell

Bruins pitcher Flesch tosses one-hitter against Knights.

The Lake Braddock softball team started the 2014 season with a 2-1 win over O'Connell.

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Lake Braddock Baseball Looking for Missing Pieces

Bruins graduated five Division I players from last season.

The Lake Braddock baseball team reached the state semifinals in 2013 and won a state title in 2012.

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Lake Braddock Boys' Basketball Falls to Colonial Forge in 6A State Semifinals

Bruins struggle with Eagles' strength, athleticism at VCU's Siegel Center in Richmond.

The Lake Braddock boys' basketball team finished the season with a 23-5 record.

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Lake Braddock Secures State Tournament Berth

Bruins beat South Lakes, finish region runner-up.

The Lake Braddock boys' basketball team will travel for the state semifinals.

Emotional Win Puts Woodson in Tonight's Region Championship Game

Cavaliers will face Lake Braddock for fourth time this season.

The Lake Braddock boys' basketball team is 3-0 against Woodson this season.

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Lake Braddock Boys' Basketball Wins Conference 7 Championship

Gregorits hits game winner, named tournament MVP.

The Lake Braddock boys' basketball team beat Woodson 62-61 in the Conference 7 championship game.

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Berglund Leads West Springfield Girls' Basketball to Conference 7 Championship

Senior guard scores 28 points, grabs 10 rebounds, named tournament MVP.

The West Springfield girls' basketball team defeated T.C. Williams 70-58 on Friday night.

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SoCo's Burgess Wins Region All-Around Title

W-L wins third consecutive region championship.

South County freshman Collea Burgess will compete at the state gymnastics meet.

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Robinson Wrestling Wins Third Region Title in Four Years

Rams send nine to finals, win seven individual titles.

Robinson has won two of the last three state championships.

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Hayfield’s Overstreet Wins Region Title on Bars

Sophomore suffered concussion in January.

Hayfield sophomore Molly Overstreet will compete at the state gymnastics meet.

Lake Braddock Boys’ Basketball Beats Woodson

Bruins, Cavaliers have become Conference 7’s top teams.

The Lake Braddock and Woodson boys' basketball teams each have one conference loss.