Long Reach defeats Reservoir

Long Reach defeats Reservoir

SOFTBALL | The Lightning score a 6-5 victory over the Gators thanks to a walk-off triple.

DAMASCUS, MD - APRIL 1: Eric Lansinger, second from right, is seen in the dugout with his teammates Mark DiMarzio, right, and Max Turner, second from left, during a baseball game against Wootton High at Damascus High School on April 1, 2014 in Damascus, Md. Lansinger, a freshman baseball player, was diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma and has been cancer free for eight months. He spent last winter raising money for cancer research and has done a lot of work with Kyle's Kamp foundation. (Photo by Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post)

Lansinger pays it forward

BASEBALL | Diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma at age 14, Damascus freshman Eric Lansinger is now cancer-free and giving back to other kids who are still fighting.

Smith commits to Clemson

Smith commits to Clemson

Dominion LB Chad Smith ended his recruiting process Thursday giving his oral commitment to Clemson

Clelland to leave South River

Clelland to leave South River

FOOTBALL | South River Coach Lance Clelland will leave the program to coach at St. Christopher’s School in Richmond.

2012-13 All-Mets check-in

2012-13 All-Mets check-in

A look at how last year’s girls’ basketball first-team All-Mets fared in their first college seasons.

Vikings hold on, enjoy pileup

Vikings hold on, enjoy pileup

SOFTBALL | Mount Hebron rallies from a two-run deficit to give Coach Chuck Struhar his 299th career win.

Virginia 6A, 4A all-state hoops teams

Virginia 6A, 4A all-state hoops teams

W.T. Woodson’s Eric Bowles and Stonewall Jackson’s Nicole Floyd highlight local selections on the VHSL 6A and 4A all-state teams.

Yorktown emerges as contender

Yorktown emerges as contender

BOYS’ SOCCER | With four shutouts in its first six games and a rare win over Robinson, the Patriots are off to a strong start this spring.

Statesman girls look to take next step

Statesman girls look to take next step

GIRLS’ LACROSSE | Virginia realignment has opened up a path to the postseason for improving Marshall; Georgetown Visitation tests itself against top national competition.

Bulldogs quick to find chemistry

Bulldogs quick to find chemistry

GIRLS’ SOCCER | Even after losing its core players to graduation, a young Stone Bridge team has outscored opponents 10-0 so far.

Sherwood passes early-season test

Sherwood passes early-season test

SOFTBALL | The Warriors dominate county power Northwest, 10-2, despite the loss of skilled hitters from last year’s graduating class.

Reinvigorated Cougars get key win

Reinvigorated Cougars get key win

BOYS’ SOCCER | Jason Ferrufino scores twice, including the game-winner with about 15 seconds left, to lead Oakton over Chantilly, 2-1.

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Track and field: Crimson Tide Invitational

Noah Lyles wins the 100 and 200 meter run to help T.C. Williams take the overall boys team title.

Boys’ lacrosse: Georgetown Prep 9, Landon 7

Senior attack Charlie Horning scores three goals as the No. 1 Little Hoyas top the No. 2 Bears in an IAC matchup.

Bowie routs C.H. Flowers with 14-4 victory

Bulldogs blow past Jaguars in a Prince George’s North matchup.

Battlefield beats Chantilly, 5-2

No. 2 Bobcats remain undefeated with win over No. 1 Chargers.

No. 6 Paul VI knocks off No. 1 DeMatha, 6-3

Yianni Tsiamis comes up big for the Panthers, and the Stags commit four errors in their first loss.

Severna Park girls, South River boys earn key victories

Led by Eva Klaus’ seven goals, Falcons girls win, 11-9, while Seahawks boys clamp down for a 5-4 win over the Falcons Friday afternoon.

Osbourn Park defeats Centreville, 10-7

Jeffery Neufang hits a go-ahead home run to help send the Yellow Jackets to victory.

No. 7 West Springfield edges No. 4 Chantilly in tight 1-0 match

MacMurdy powers Spartans to upset over Chargers in second straight win.

St. John’s blanks Lake Braddock, 4-0

Third-ranked Cadets shut out No. 2 Bruins.

Lake Braddock defeats No. 2 O’Connell, 2-1

Pitcher Ashley Flesch throws a one-hitter in Bruins’ first win of the season.

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Gonzaga rolls Bullis, 11-4

Gonzaga rolls Bullis, 11-4

Led by junior Timmy Monahan’s six goals, the Eagles defeated the Bulldogs with ease.
Wootton dominates Whitman, 11-2

Wootton dominates Whitman, 11-2

The Patriots continue their strong start to the season, handling The Vikings by a score of 11-2.
Winter All-Mets sound off

Winter All-Mets sound off

Members of various Winter All-Met teams reflect on their seasons.
Basketball All-Mets sound off

Basketball All-Mets sound off

Brandon Parker sits down with members of the boys' and girls' basketball first team All-Mets.
Landon boys’ lacrosse routs Robinson

Landon boys’ lacrosse routs Robinson

The Bears beat down the Rams, 15-1, in an IAC-Virginia public school matchup.
Westfield's Meghan Heick commits to U-Va.

Westfield's Meghan Heick commits to U-Va.

One of the fastest players in the area, Meghan Heick, is one of the few area girls from a public school to be recruited to a Division 1 lacrosse powerhouse.
Top Basketball Play of the 2013-2014 season

Top Basketball Play of the 2013-2014 season

After weeks of voting, host B.J. Koubaroulis reveals the fan-chosen top play of the 2013-2014 basketball season.
Chargers top Rams at home

Chargers top Rams at home

Chantilly holds off Robinson to win, 7-5
DeMatha storms past Bullis

DeMatha storms past Bullis

The Stags rallied in the second half to come back from a 5-1 deficit to win 8-6.
Top basketball plays of the season

Top basketball plays of the season

A compilation of the No. 1 plays from each week of basketball in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area.

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