Highlanders had a 7-2 playoff record in three tournaments
The determination to succeed during the postseason this spring began motivating the McLean Highlanders a year ago, when the 2023 campaign ended for the boys soccer team with a first-round loss in the region tournament.
Highlanders finished 3-0 in Class 6 tourney with two comeback victories
The pitching was strong all season for the McLean Highlanders. What made the big difference during the playoffs for the high-school baseball team was its previously spotty defense tightened significantly and the hitting became more timely and productive.
Junior Allen will next run in college at the U.S. Air Force Academy
He did it, and coming in his final high-school race. Junior Allen achieved his goal by winning a much-wanted Virginia state championship.
Blake Thompson sets school and personal record with his winning toss
Looking back, there were multiple reasons, some by chance, Blake Thompson developed into a state-champion discus thrower.
More than 150 applicants applied the the award
The achievements of area graduating high-school seniors were announced and celebrated the morning of May 21 in the grand ballroom at Springfield Golf & Country Club. There, the Northern Virginia Athletic Directors Administrators and Coaches Association (NVADACA) held its annual awards scholarship breakfast banquet.
The 6D North championship was the Warhawks’ second straight
For a number of seasons, the Madison Warhawks haven’t gotten rattled in close-game pressure situations during playoff matches.
Minsky finishes first in boys 3,200 race and runs on winning relay team
What a way to end a high-school running career – with two state championships, one being his first individual Virginia crown.
Senior runner Exley leads the Panthers by winning two races.
By scoring points in multiple events, most significantly the distance races and relays, the Potomac School Panthers defended their state track and field championship.
Team has won 50 games in a row against league rivals
A couple of bookend blowout victories and a bit of a semifinal scare resulted in a fifth straight conference tournament championship for the top seed Potomac School Panthers.
Panthers met goal by finishing undefeated against conference rivals
The preseason goal of going undefeated in conference play was ambitious but proved achievable for the Potomac School Panthers.
