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West Springfield Grad Robinson Excelling at Duquesne

Freshman point guard is Dukes’ second-leading scorer.

West Springfield graduate April Robinson has helped the Duquesne women's basketball team to a 17-4 record this season.

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Lake Braddock’s Butler Too Much for TC

Senior totals 29 points, 22 rebounds in OT victory.

The Lake Braddock girls' basketball team on Tuesday beat T.C. Williams for the second time this season.

Titans Hand Spartans First Home Loss Since 2009

TC’s Roberts scores 18 points before leaving with wrist injury.

The T.C. Williams girls' basketball team is tied with West Springfield atop the Patriot District standings, but the Titans won both meetings with the Spartans this season.

Freidman Leads Woodson Gymnastics to Patriot District Title

Cavaliers senior wins all-around championship.

Woodson, Lake Braddock advanced to Northern Region gymnastics meet.

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Woodson Boys’ Basketball Extends Win Streak to 12

Cavaliers adapt to TC’s physicality in second half.

The Woodson boys' basketball team outscored T.C. Williams 23-14 in the fourth quarter.

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Defense Propels TC Boys’ Basketball Past Lake Braddock

Titans hold Bruins scoreless for 7-minute, 31-second stretch.

The T.C. Williams boys' basketball team used a 17-0 run to pull away from Lake Braddock on Jan. 11.

Woodson’s Boock Sets Career High in Win Against South County

Senior scores 20 points in fourth game back from finger surgery.

The Woodson boys' basketball team went 7-0 during the first half of its Patriot District schedule.

Youthful Spartans Avoid Three-Game Losing Streak

West Springfield improves to 11-2 after losing standouts Robinson, Battle.

The West Springfield girls' basketball team blew an 18-point lead against West Potomac on Jan. 8 but held on to win.

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Robinson Boys’ Basketball Finishes Runner-Up at Pohanka Tourney

Rams beat Wilson, South County, lose to Mountain View in final.

The Robinson boys' basketball team lost to Mountain View in the championship game of the Pohanka Chantilly Basketball Classic.

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Local Grapplers Thrive at NOVA Classic

South County, Lake Braddock and West Springfield among schools to produce at least one individual champion.

Strong Defensive Effort Leads Robinson Boys’ Basketball to Victory

Rams limit rival Lake Braddock to season-low 41 points.

The Robinson boys' basketball team defeated Lake Braddock, 55-41, on Dec. 7.

Butler Leads Bruins to First Win

Senior finishes with 23 points, 23 rebounds against Robinson.

The Lake Braddock girls' basketball team defeated Robinson, 43-25, on Dec. 7.

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Woodson Bigs Show Perimeter Touch Against Robinson

Cavaliers open season with 17-point win against the Rams.

The Woodson boys' basketball team defeated Robinson, 68-51, on Nov. 30.

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Stepka, Bowles Lead Woodson Boys’ Basketball

Cavaliers focused on postseason success.

The Woodson boys' basketball team went 13-1 against the Patriot District during the 2011-12 regular season.

Robinson’s Schweikert Places Fifth At State Cross Country Meet

Junior earns all-state with time of 18:08.

Robinson's Macey Schweikert on Nov. 10 earned all-state for the second straight year.

West Springfield’s Alcorta, Wittich Earn All-State

Spartan harriers crack top 15 at VHSL state cross country meet.

West Springfield's Caroline Alcorta finished runner-up and Maddie Wittich finished 12th at the VHSL state cross country meet on Nov. 10.

Lake Braddock Girls Capture State XC Title

Girls’ Chase wins 2nd individual title, boys’ Tuck places 2nd.

Lake Braddock senior Sophie Chase won her second consecutive AAA state cross country title on Nov. 10 at Great Meadow.

West Springfield’s Alcorta Finishes Region Runner-Up

Junior breaks 17 minutes at Burke Lake Park XC course.

West Springfield's Caroline Alcorta finished second at regionals with a time of 16:58.

Chase Sets Lake Braddock Record at XC Regionals

Bruins girls’, boys’ qualify for states.

Lake Braddock's Sophie Chase won her third consecutive Northern Region championship on Nov. 2.

Lake Braddock Girls’, Boys’ XC Win District Titles

Bruins’ Chase, Tuck win individual championships.

The Lake Braddock cross country program had a big day at the Patriot District championships on Oct. 25.

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Fairfax Field Hockey Beats Lake Braddock in Regionals

Sophomore Duke scores lone goal for Rebels.

The Fairfax field hockey team defeated Lake Braddock, 1-0, in the opening round of the Northern Region Tournament on Oct. 23.

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West Springfield’s Alcorta Breaks Glory Days Invite Record

Spartans win girls’ team championship.

West Springfield's Caroline Alcorta won the 20th Annual Glory Days Invitational on Oct. 13.

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Defense, Running Game Lead Lake Braddock Past Robinson

Bruins have won four straight after 1-2 start.

The Lake Braddock football team beat Robinson, 32-7, on Oct. 12.

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Woodson Football Beats TC for First 2012 Victory

Titans running back Robertson runs for 176 yards in defeat.

The Woodson football team defeated T.C. Williams, 28-21, on Oct. 6.

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Butler Leads Lake Braddock Volleyball to Victory

Senior has 22 kills in win over Spartans.

Led by Natalie Butler's 22 kills, the Lake Braddock volleyball team defeated West Springfield on Oct. 9.

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West Springfield Volleyball Beats TC in District Opener

Senior middle blockers Davis, Schutzmeister make big plays for Spartans.

The West Springfield volleyball team won its Patriot District opener against T.C. Williams on Oct. 2.

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Hendersons Are Winners in Return to West Potomac

Bruins overcome 16-7 halftime deficit to beat Wolverines.

Quarterback Caleb Henderson, linebacker Jon Henderson and defensive coordinator Eric Henderson came out on the winning end during their return to West Potomac.

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West Springfield Football Remains Undefeated

Spartans beat rival Lee to improve to 3-0.

West Springfield defeated Lee, 33-14, on Sept. 14.

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Lake Braddock Field Hockey Beats TC in OT

The Lake Braddock field hockey team defeated T.C. Williams, 2-1, in overtime on Sept. 14.

Christen, Lake Braddock Girls’ XC Win at Monroe Parker

Defending state champ Chase withdraws due to lower-body pain.

The Lake Braddock girls' cross country team won the Monroe Parker Invitational.

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Senior Trio Leads Woodson Volleyball

King, Dallman, Price hope to soften the loss of two all-state athletes.

The Woodson volleyball team defeated Chantilly, 3-1, on Sept. 4.

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Centreville Edges Lake Braddock in Season-Opening Thriller

Wildcats score in final minute to beat Bruins, 28-27.

Centreville overcomes 13-point deficit to beat Lake Braddock.

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Spartans Win 4 of 6

Spartans looking for first district title in nearly four decades.

The West Springfield field hockey team won four of its first six games this season.

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Jarrell Leads Woodson Field Hockey

Cavaliers fell short of regional tournament in 2011.

Meg Jarrell, 22, is in her first season as head coach of the Woodson field hockey team.

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Quarterback Henderson Set to Excel at Lake Braddock

Former West Potomac coaches join Bruins’ staff.

After a strong sophomore year at West Potomac, quarterback Caleb Henderson enters his junior season as a member of the Lake Braddock football team.

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Pedaling with Pals

Potomac Pedalers provides group rides for area cyclists.

Cyclists of all ages and ability levels can participate in group rides with the Potomac Pedalers.

Coach Garza Leaves Mount Vernon for Robinson

Led Majors boys’ soccer for nine years.

Robert Garza takes over as head coach of the Robinson boys' soccer program after nine seasons with Mount Vernon.

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Rogers Leads Lake Braddock to State Baseball Title

Junior left-hander throws four-hit shutout, hits home run.

Lake Braddock captured the first baseball state championship in school history with a 4-0 victory against Kellam on June 9 at Westfield High School.

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Robinson Boys Reach Semifinals

Rams defeat Mount Vernon in penalty-kick shootout.

Thanks to memories from practices with his club team, Robinson goalkeeper Josh Penn stepped up and sent the Rams boys' soccer team to the region semifinals.

West Springfield Upsets Lake Braddock for Region Baseball Title

Senior pitcher Tobin leads Spartans to victory with 8 1/3-inning effort.

Tyler Tobin shut down the Lake Braddock lineup in an extra-inning affair, leading West Springfield to a 3-2, nine-inning victory and the Northern Region baseball championship at Madison High School.

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Lake Braddock Baseball Wins Patriot District

Bruins beat West Springfield for second title in three years.

The Lake Braddock baseball team pounded 10 hits and played solid defense behind starting pitcher Michael Church en route to a 7-2 victory against West Springfield on May 21 in the Patriot District championship game.

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Woodson Boys’ Lax Wins Patriot District

Cavaliers avenge losses to Annandale, South County.

The Woodson boys' lacrosse team defeated South County on May 11 to win the Patriot District tournament title.

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Woodson Girls’ Lax Wins 3rd Straight Patriot Title

Finnerty’s five goals push Cavaliers past Lake Braddock.

After losing to the Bruins in the regular season, Woodson beat Lake Braddock, 14-11, in the Patriot District girls' lacrosse tournament final on May 11.

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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.

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.

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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.

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Lake Braddock Baseball Team Suffers First Loss

Bruin left-hander Rogers pitches well in defeat.

Regardless if one viewed the glass as half full or half empty, the Lake Braddock baseball team suffered its first loss of the season on April 3 and head coach Jody Rutherford was less than enthused with the Bruins’ effort.

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Sophomores Snow, Gaudian Lead Bruins past T.C. Williams

Lake Braddock girls’ lax responds to loss with pair of victories.

Lake Braddock sophomore midfielder Allie Snow scored less than 30 seconds into Tuesday’s girls’ lacrosse match-up against T.C. Williams. Moments later, Snow controlled the draw, scampered down the field and scored again. Fellow 10th-grade middie Kristen Gaudian then made it three goals in the opening minute and the Bruins were off to the races.

Exciting All-Star Afternoon

Concorde/Patriot All-Stars beat the Liberty/National team 109-108 in overtime.

West Potomac's Bryant Fultz threw down a fourth-quarter alley-oop dunk from fellow Wolverine Randall Brobbey, scored a team-high 15 points and earned game MVP honors as the Concorde/Patriot All-Stars defeated the Liberty/National team 109-108 in overtime at Wakefield High School.

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James Enters First Season as Robinson Baseball Coach

Former West Springfield skipper led Spartans to 2010 state championship.

Now the head baseball coach at Robinson, John James has the opportunity to lead a new group of players to success. While the coach’s past achievements with West Springfield are worthy of respect, James would prefer the Rams follow his direction based on what he’s able to help them accomplish.