Virginia playoff field projections
FOOTBALL | With one regular season game left on the slate for area teams, here’s a look at who’s in, who needs to win, and who needs help to realize their playoff dreams.
Playoffs arrive early for Meade
FOOTBALL | With a spot in the postseason at stake, Meade’s game against Arundel, another top team, has a playoff feel.
Eastern, McKinley Tech jockey for position
FOOTBALL | With one week left in the regular season, Eastern, McKinley Tech, Bell and Phelps are all looking to improve their playoff seeding in the DCIAA Stripes.
Chandler leaves ‘Pain’ on the field
FOOTBALL | Marriotts Ridge LB Jordan Chandler has put his past disciplinary issues behind him while channeling his aggression on the field.
Huntingtown is still in the running
FOOTBALL | The Hurricanes need a win against La Plata and a Lackey loss to Thomas Stone to have a shot at a sixth straight region crown.
Forestville, Potomac won’t let up
FOOTBALL | With playoff berths already in hand, the Knights and Wolverines are still fired up to play for seeding and bragging rights Saturday.
Shaffer sends Barons to state final
FIELD HOCKEY | Madison Shaffer scored her first goal of the season to boost B-CC into a matchup with Severna Park.
Corbett, McArthur dominate 6A North
CROSS-COUNTRY | Lake Braddock senior Alex Corbett (14:41) and Patriot sophomore Rachel McArthur (17:21) blaze to titles at the Va. 6A North region championships.
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In field hockey, a surface problem
There’s a competitive disparity between teams that play on natural grass and those on the preferable synthetic turf, and it’s not likely to be remedied soon.
Statesmen are states-bound
FIELD HOCKEY | Lauren Kaup scores in overtime to lift Marshall into the 5A North region final and a spot in the Virginia 5A state semifinals.
Haraway chooses the Seminoles
TRACK AND FIELD | DeMatha senior Darryl Haraway Jr., a long-time Florida State fan, commits to the school after taking his visit.
Kostecka picks Holy Cross
BOYS’ BASKETBALL | Clarksburg junior guard Andrew Kostecka committed to Holy Cross on a recent visit there with his family.
Vitale gives Chargers a lift
FIELD HOCKEY | Lina Vitale scores the only goal in the Chargers’ 6A North semifinal win over Westfield, setting up a meeting with Fairfax.
Video: Settle prepares for decision
FOOTBALL | Stonewall Jackson DT Tim Settle says he’s ‘in control’ as he moves closer to making his college decision next month.
Leaders
| Rank | Name | School | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randall Waters | Dominion | 58 |
| 2 | Zack Costello | Loudoun County | 46 |
| 3 | Jesse Cai | Jefferson | 40 |
| 4 | Johnathon McCrae | Wilson | 33 |
| 5 | Luke Prominski | Gonzaga | 31 |
| 6 | Roy Melvin | St. John's | 29 |
| 7 | Albert Taylor | Perry Street Prep | 28 |
| Nick Mathews | Patriot | 28 | |
| 9 | Demetrius Boyd | Fairmont Heights | 27 |
| Khiry Jeter | Coolidge | 27 |
| Rank | Name | School | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joey Faddoul | Bishop Ireton | 28 |
| 2 | Jimmy Skipper | Paul VI Catholic | 25 |
| 3 | Trestan Ondiek | Washington Christian | 22 |
| Julian Bright | Edmund Burke | 22 | |
| 5 | Jose Lopez | Crossland | 18 |
| Rodney Ngoh | Crossland | 18 | |
| Elmer Funes | High Point | 18 | |
| 8 | Diego Vargas | The Heights | 17 |
| 9 | Nate Watkins | Broadneck | 16 |
| 10 | Gian Carlo Cruz | Crossland | 15 |
| Nico Ubide | Washington International | 15 | |
| Tommy Hansan | Potomac School | 15 | |
| Brian Galfond | Poolesville | 15 |
| Rank | Name | School | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brenna Lofgren | Quince Orchard | 34 |
| 2 | Emily McNamara | Westfield | 31 |
| 3 | Julia Lee | Wootton | 25 |
| 4 | Sofia Palacios | Herndon | 24 |
| 5 | Taylor Stone | Herndon | 23 |
| 6 | Ellie Carson | St. Stephen's/St. Agnes | 21 |
| 7 | Halle Duenkel | Langley | 19 |
| 8 | Erin Shanahan | Spalding | 17 |
| 9 | Lina Vitale | Chantilly | 16 |
| Claire Eller | Westfield | 16 | |
| Kayla White | South River | 16 |
| Rank | Name | School | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sarah Girard | Glenelg | 363 |
| 2 | Megan Conger | Good Counsel | 350 |
| 3 | Shannon Williams | Stone Bridge | 322 |
| 4 | Ally Ford | Flint Hill | 311 |
| Taylor Borup | Loudoun County | 311 | |
| Elise Dumouchelle | Broad Run | 311 | |
| 7 | Morgan McKnight | Flint Hill | 285 |
| 8 | Maddy Belt | Reservoir | 280 |
| 9 | Megan Onyundo | Osbourn Park | 273 |
| 10 | Holly Carlton | Potomac Falls | 268 |
Top Games
| Teams | Time/Score |
|---|---|
| Glen Burnie @ Broadneck | 6:30 p.m. |
| Centreville @ Robinson | 7:30 p.m. |
| Westfield @ Chantilly | 7:30 p.m. |
| Patriot @ Battlefield | 7:30 p.m. |
| Long Reach @ Howard | 7 p.m. |
| Georgetown Prep @ Bullis | 7 p.m. |
| Churchill @ Damascus | 6:30 p.m. |
| Springbrook @ Northwest | 6:30 p.m. |
| Lee @ Lake Braddock | 7:30 p.m. |
| Lackey @ Thomas Stone | 6:30 p.m. |
| Briar Woods @ Tuscarora | 7 p.m. |
| Wootton @ Quince Orchard | 6:30 p.m. |
| Forest Park @ Hylton | 7:30 p.m. |
| Teams | Time/Score |
|---|
| Teams | Time/Score |
|---|
| Teams | Time/Score |
|---|---|
| Paul VI Catholic @ Cape Henry | 6 p.m. |
| South River @ Severna Park | 5 p.m. |
| Dulaney @ Sherwood | 5 p.m. |
AllMetSports galleries
Black’s goal lifts Fairfax in double overtime
Cori Black pushed in a goal to beat Chantilly and send the Rebels to the Virgina 6A state tournament
Patriot's McArthur, Lake Braddock’s Corbett win 6A cross-country meets
Corbett comes from behind to take the 2.9-mile race.
Chesapeake defeats Broadneck in penalty kicks
After finishing regulation and two overtimes in a 1-1 tie, Chesapeake won in penalty kicks 4-2.
Flint Hill sweeps Holy Cross for volleyball city championship
The Huskies win three straight sets by a combined 29 points at Madeira School in McLean.
Gielens get it done as DeMatha beats O’Connell for WCAC title
Justin Gielen’s header wins it for the Stags in overtime. James Gielen also scored.
Good Counsel wins WCAC title in overtime
Julia Abbott’s goal in extra time gives the Falcons their third-straight title.
Lake Braddock upsets South County, 62-41
The Bruins win on the road, handing the No. 14 Stallions their first loss of the season.
Quince Orchard field hockey tops Springbrook for Maryland 4A West title
Brooke and Skylar Saffer both score to help Quince Orchard beat Springbrook in the 4A West region title game
AllMetSports videos
Top recruit Tim Settle preparing for college decision
Ranked the top recruit in the area according to ESPN.com, Stonewall Jackson's Tim Settle is getting ready to announce his college commitment on Dec. 20.
Top Football Plays 2014, Episode 10
Host B.J. Koubaroulis runs through the top plays from the week of football in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area.
Holy Cross wins third straight WCAC volleyball championship
Host B.J. Koubaroulis recaps the game-winning point scored by Holy Cross freshman Jade Parchment as the Tartans beat Paul VI for their third-straight WCAC championship.
Good Counsel and DeMatha beat O'Connell for the WCAC Soccer Title
The Lady Falcons and Stags both were able to come back and win the WCAC Championship in sudden death overtime.
No. 20 Quince Orchard upsets No. 1 Northwest
Marvin Beander rushes for two touchdowns as the Cougars upset the Jaguars 52-27.
No. 11 Bullis knocks off Episcopal, 31-17
The Bulldogs were too much for the Maroon as they get a big conference win.
Lake Braddock upsets No. 14 South County, 62-41
The Bruins handed the Stallions their first loss on the season behind quarterback Kyle Edwards' seven total touchdowns.
No. 18 Howard grinds out a tough 7-0 victory over River Hill
Najee Savage rushes for a crucial fourth quarter touchdown to give the Lions a 7-0 victory over the Hawks.
Trevon Diggs fitting in at Avalon
After transferring to The Avalon School from Wootton following his sophomore year, Trevon Diggs continues to improve on and off the field.
Top Football Plays 2014, Episode 9
Host B.J. Koubaroulis runs through the top plays from the week of football in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area.Recruiting Insider
Throwback Thursday: Six overtimes for the playoffs
Four years ago, Woodbridge outlasted Gar-Field for a spot in the Northwest Region playoffs.
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