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Robinson Volleyball Sweeps Lake Braddock

Balanced Rams share offensive load.

Three Rams finished with at least nine kills.

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Woodson’s Fisher Totals Career-high 31 Kills

Cavaliers beat Robinson in five sets.

Woodson won district championships in 2011, 2012.

Northern Virginia Senior Olympics

Online registration for the 2013 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics is open Deadline to register online is Aug. 30. The fee is $12. Participants can register online at www.nvso.us. Events take place Sept. 7-19 at 17 venues throughout Northern Virginia. Call 703-228-4721 for more.

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Lake Braddock QB Henderson Settling into Comfort Zone

Bruins loaded with talent entering 2013 season.

Lake Braddock opens the 2013 season at Robinson on Aug. 30.

Woodson Graduate Finnerty to Play Basketball at Stetson

Finnerty led Woodson to its first region tournament appearance since 2010.

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Shouse Village Sharks Win Final Meet of the Season

In their fifth and final A Meet of the NVSL season, held at Canterbury Woods in Annandale, the Shouse Village Sharks won against the Canterbury Woods Sea Serpents 249 to 171 in NVSL Division 10.

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Nereids Synchronized Swimmers 9th in Nation

The Northern Virginia Nereids synchronized swimming team just returned from the Age Group National Synchronized Swimming Championship in Riverside, Calif.

Viewpoints

What is the highlight of your summer tennis experience so far? What do you look forward to in the future?

“I’ve done backhands. I won with a backhand in [the game] jail. You go in jail if you miss catching the tennis ball. [I also like tornado], where you run around and try not to be hit by tennis balls. [I’ll keep playing tennis] because it’s a lot of fun.”

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Cobias Reel in Fundraiser

Swim-a-Thon benefits Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia.

The Cobias made a splash in the effort to raise awareness and funds for Down syndrome.

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Q and A: Lake Braddock Graduate Rogers to Pitch for UNC

Rogers originally committed to the University of Georgia before choosing the University of North Carolina.

Woodson Grad Smiga Headed to Radford Despite Injuries

Smiga will play college field hockey after tearing each of her ACLs.

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Lake Braddock Grad Rodi Headed to Hillsdale College

Former Lake Braddock volleyball player Kyra Rodi helped the Bruins win the 2011 Patriot District title.

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Burke, Clifton Team in Race Across America Powered by Trane

Team Green Beret Foundation set to raise funds for wounded or ill Army Special Forces Warriors.

Setting off from Oceanside, Calif. on Saturday, June 15, three Burke residents and one Clifton man will take part in the world’s toughest bicycle race in the hope of raising awareness and much needed funds for the Green Beret Foundation. With the finish line in Annapolis, Md. the team will cycle three thousand miles over a period of six days. “Looking at our capabilities and being respectful to the organization and our sponsors, we think six days is a good time,” said David Viens, a team member. “This gives us an average of 20 miles per hour,” he said.

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Lake Braddock Baseball Advances to State Semifinals

Bruin pitcher Rogers earns quarterfinal win against Patriot.

The Lake Braddock baseball team will face Great Bridge in the state semifinals.

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Adam’s Angels Hosts 5K Fundraiser

Raises money for scholarships and heart research.

With his life stretched out before him, this would have been the spring Adam Seymour graduated from Lynchburg College. Instead, it’s time for an annual 5K race in his memory—but one whose proceeds may help save other lives.