Smith Leads Lancers to Baseball Win
Junior right-hander tosses three-hit shutout against T.C. Williams
Lee High baseball pitcher Will Smith threw a complete game shutout for the Lancers in their 3-0 Patriot District home win over T.C. Williams last Friday night, April 27.
Lancer Girls Looking for Strong Soccer Finish
Lee to host Patriot rival Wolverines in season finale May 9.
With just a couple more weeks remaining in the regular season, the Lee High girls' soccer team is right around the .500 mark (4-5-1) and playing particularly well of late. The Lancers are 2-1-1 over their past four games. While its play has been uneven at times over the course of the spring season, the Lee team is certainly playing good soccer as the upcoming Patriot District tournament draws near.
Lake Braddock Baseball Versatile in Victory
Bruins beat Woodson with power, pitching and execution.
After falling behind early in Tuesday’s game at Woodson, the Lake Braddock baseball team put on a third-inning display of offensive versatility.
Editorial: Reminders to Press Ahead for Housing
Spring discussion on hypothermia shelters could help preparations for winter.
In February, 2007, 59-year-old Robert Bruce Miller was found dead outdoors in Chantilly. Miller was homeless, known to businesses and residents in the area. He died of hypothermia, exposure to the cold.
Volunteer Police Officers Saluted at Ceremony
West Springfield, Franconia volunteers receive awards.
"We need a big golden arch, like McDonald's, and a sign that says more than one million served." Fairfax County Police Chief, Col. David Rohrer, was referring to the milestone achieved by the county’s Auxiliary Police Officers (APOs) during a recent ceremony honoring FCPD volunteers.
Lancers Girls Lacrosse Readying for Districts
Lee, behind good senior leadership, competing hard in Patriot.
The Lee Lancers girls' lacrosse team is having a good season thus far. The team started out the spring with four straight wins during its non-district schedule. Over the past few weeks, the wins are not coming for Lee, which competes in the ultra tough Patriot District, but the team continues to play hard and, for the most part, good lacrosse.
‘Arabian Nights’ at Lake Braddock
Lake Braddock students perform culturally-rich classic.
Don’t expect Disney’s "Aladdin" in Lake Braddock Secondary School’s production of "The Arabian Nights."
Northern Region Well Represented at Capital Classic
West Springfield’s Battle, T.C. Williams’ Huggins win MVP honors.
Coming off the bench didn't stop West Springfield senior Logan Battle from earning MVP honors during the 39th Annual Capital Classic.
Local Real Estate: March 2012 Sales in Upper $600s
Local Real Estate: March 2012 Sales in Upper $600s
Calendar (Burke/Fairfax/Lorton/Springfield)
April 20-27.
Things happening in the Burke/Fairfax/Lorton/Springfield area.
A Tax Day Protest at Springfield Metro
Half dozen Northern Virginia activists handed out literature to riders on the Springfield Metro on Tax Day, April 17.
Washington Nationals Come to Greenspring
National Holiday at Greenspring: The three foam-headed Washington Nationals Racing Presidents - Tom, Teddy, and George – entertained residents and their guests at Greenspring retirement community in Springfield on Wednesday, April 11.
Why Early Intervention Matters
It’s a parent’s nightmare—one day—out of the blue, your princess, your first- born, your two-year-old daughter, loses her ability to speak. There’s no identifiable reason and my wife and I were devastated.
Lancers’ Baseball Team Taking Small Steps Forward
Lee showing gradual improvement under coach Dowling.
The Lee High baseball team, going through a rebuilding season under head coach John Dowling, has struggled to win ball games this season. But the Lancers have been in many of their games before tough late innings have led to losses.
Hendrix Keeps Lake Braddock Softball Undefeated
Bruins beat South County in battle for first place in Patriot District.
Lake Braddock's Amanda Hendrix tossed a complete game during her third consecutive start in the pitcher’s circle, holding South County scoreless after the third inning as the Bruins remained undefeated with a 3-2, eight-inning victory.