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Sharpshooting Berglund Leads Spartans in Blowout Victory

Senior guard scores 30 points, makes 13 of 14 attempts.

The West Springfield girls' basketball team improved to 13-0.

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Top Burke,Springfield, Fairfax, Fairfax Station Sports Moments of 2013.

Here is a look at the top Burke, Springfield, Fairfax, Fairfax Station sports moments of 2013.

West Springfield’s Berglund Reaches 1,000 Career Points

Spartans start season 5-0.

West Springfield senior guard Amy Berglund reached 1,000 career points on Dec. 7 against Madison.

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Woodson's Bowles Scores Career-High 25 Points in Win over Fairfax

Junior point guard returned to Woodson after planning to transfer.

The Woodson boys' basketball team evened its record at 1-1 with win over Fairfax.

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Robinson Boys' Basketball Outlasts Edison in Double-Overtime Thriller

Rams make 14 3-pointers, including eight from senior guard Bynum.

The Robinson boys' basketball team opened its season with a 95-91 victory against Edison.

Alcorta Wins Foot Locker South Regionals

Lake Braddock’s Christen, Kunc advance to nationals.

The Football Locker national cross country meet is this weekend in San Diego.

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Westfield Beats Lake Braddock with Improbable Comeback.

Bulldogs overcome 13-point deficit in game’s final six minutes.

Westfield will face Centreville in the 6A North title game on Saturday.

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Thrasher-Walker Leads Westfield to Playoff Victory over Robinson

Bulldogs receiver Burns thrives in wildcat role.

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

West Springfield’s Alcorta Wins State XC Title

Lake Braddock boys finish second, girls third.

West Springfield senior Caroline Alcorta set a meet record with a time of 17:13.

Running on Her Own

West Springfield’s Alcorta posts 3rd-best time in Burke Lake history.

West Springfield senior Caroline Alcorta produced the third-best time in Burke Lake Park course history.

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Paying Attention to the Pros

High School coaches, players share opinions on Redskins’ Meriweather.

Washington Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather has received penalties, fines and a suspension for illegal hits.

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Lake Braddock QB Wins Battle of Future UNC Teammates

Henderson’s Bruins Beat Titans, lineman Clarke, linebacker Carney.

Lake Braddock defeated T.C. Williams, 44-0.

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Lake Braddock QB Henderson Receives All-American Jersey

Henderson will attend the University of North Carolina.

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Pierson-El Leads West Potomac Past West Springfield

Wolverines quarterback throws 3 TDs, runs for 3.

West Potomac improved to 2-4.

West Springfield Volleyball Sweeps T.C. Williams

Nagel leads Spartans with 10 kills.

Spartans edge Titans in sets one and two, run away with set three.

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South County Football off to 4-1 Start

Stallions dismantle West Springfield, 54-3.

South County scored more than 50 points in each of its four victories this season.

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West Springfield Field Hockey Beats West Potomac in Overtime

Spartans extend winning streak to five games.

Spartans lost four straight prior to five-game winning streak.

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Rattanaphone’s 3 Interceptions Lead TC Football Past Woodson

Titans improve to 3-1, Cavaliers drop to 0-4

The T.C. Williams football team is 3-1 for the first time since 2005.

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Late Goals Propel Woodson Field Hockey to Victory

West Potomac goalkeeper Hauptle plays well in defeat.

Cavaliers score three times in the final 2:35 against West Potomac.

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Henderson Leads Lake Braddock to Comeback Win Over Westfield

Bruins tight end Antonellis has big pass-catching performance.

Lake Braddock improves to 3-0.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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Lake Braddock Baseball Beats Marshall in Region Semifinals

Bruins secure state berth, will face Oakton in region final.

The Lake Braddock baseball team scored 13 runs in the fourth inning to pull away from Marshall.

Lake Braddock Baseball Advances to Region Semifinals

Bruins beat Madison, will face Marshall.

The Lake Braddock baseball team is one win away from heading back to the state tournament.

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South County Baseball Wins Patriot District Championship

Stallions beat defending state champion Lake Braddock.

South County will host Robinson in the first round of the Northern Region baseball tournament. Lake Braddock will host Chantilly.

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Robinson Boys’ Lax Finishes Concorde Runner-up

Rams bounce back with regional win over Lake Braddock.

The Robinson boys' lacrosse team will face McLean at 7 p.m. on Thursday.

Lake Braddock Girls’ Lax Advances to Patriot District Final

Bruins beat West Springfield in OT in semifinals.

The Lake Braddock girls' lacrosse team will face Woodson in Patriot District championship.

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Woodson Girls' Lacrosse Returns to Patriot District Championship Game

Dunn, Lightfoot lead Cavaliers past Annandale in district semifinals.

The Woodson girls' lacrosse team will face Lake Braddock in the Patriot District tournament final for the second straight year.

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Five Northern Region Athletes Compete at Capital Classic

Wakefield senior Moore leads Northern Region scorers with 12 points.

The District All-Stars defeated the Suburban All-Stars; the United States All-Stars beat the Capital All-Stars.

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South County Softball Sends Message to Lake Braddock

Stallions sophomore Yates has 4 hits, 4 RBIs.

The South County softball team pulled even in the loss column with Lake Braddock.

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Robinson Coach Rike Reaches 500 Wins

60-year-old has coached Rams girls’ soccer for 32 years.

Rike coached the Falls Church boys' soccer team for five years before taking over the Robinson girls' program.

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Lake Braddock Baseball Getting Healthy

Bruins blast West Springfield as team bounces back from injuries.

The Lake Braddock baseball team is 8-2.

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Robinson Boys’ Lax Beats Defending State Champ Langley

Sophomore Jasien leads Rams with three goals against Saxons.

Robinson boys' lacrosse coach Matt Curran doesn't want the Rams getting cocky after beating defending state champion Langley.

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Lake Braddock Boys’ Soccer Beats Robinson

First-year Robinson coach Garza not pleased with Rams’ effort.

The Lake Braddock boys' soccer team scored the final three goals during a 3-1 victory against Robinson.

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Hyland’s 8 Goals Help Rams Edge Bruins

Junior scores game-winner with 16 seconds remaining.

The Robinson girls' lacrosse team overcame a four-goal first-half deficit to beat Lake Braddock on Tuesday.

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Injury-Riddled Lake Braddock Baseball Begins Title Defense

Several key Bruins suffered offseason injuries.

The Lake Braddock baseball team enters the 2013 season as the defending state champion.

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Woodson Boys’ Basketball Reaches State Semifinals

Cavaliers’ season ends with loss to Henrico in Richmond.

The Woodson boys' basketball team won 25 games this season.

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Robinson Reaches Region Final Four

Robinson's season ends with loss to Wakefield in region semifinals.

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Wakefield Boys’ Basketball Finishes Region Runner-Up

Warriors qualify for state tournament, will travel to Richmond.

Wakefield will face Mountain View today in the state quarterfinals.

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Woodson Wins Region Title with Epic Comeback

Cavaliers erase 19-point fourth-quarter deficit against Wakefield.

Woodson will face Battlefield on Friday in state quarterfinals.

Tham's Triple-Double Leads Wakefield to State Berth

Warriors will face Woodson in Northern Region final.

Tham's triple-double is believed to be Wakefield's first since 2007.

Hayfield’s Overstreet Shares Vault State Title

Woodson's Freidman fourth in all-around.

Overstreet finishes top eight in two events at state meet.

Lake Braddock Wins First District Title Since 2002

Gregorits named MVP of Patriot District tournament.

The Bruins' season ends with a loss to Robinson in the regional quarterfinals.

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Robinson Wrestling Wins Northern Region Title

Lake Braddock wins three individual championships.

The Robinson wrestling team won two individual region titles.

Woodson's Freidman Wins Region Title

Cavaliers finish fourth at Northern Region meet.

Freidman finished first on beam, second on floor.

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Woodson Boys’ Basketball Punches Regional Ticket

Cavaliers looking to avoid repeat of late-season collapse.

The Woodson boys' basketball team reached the 20-win mark for the second straight season.

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Woodson Girls’ Basketball Secures Regional Berth

Cavaliers defeat Lee in Patriot District tournament.

Woodson's Walker, Finnerty score in double figures against Lee in opening round of Patriot District girls' basketball tournament.