(Toni L. Sandys / The Washington Post)
Striving for big success, and good health
FOOTBALL | Quince Orchard LT ‘Big Mike’ Joseph is a 390-pound sophomore, which will raise interest from college recruiters but also raises health concerns.
Warriors, Panthers aim to keep surprising
FOOTBALL | Wakefield and Potomac Falls are in the midst of their best seasons in recent memory. Which team will extend its season beyond Friday’s Va. 5A North matchup?
Panthers brace for the Oakland Mills no-huddle
FOOTBALL | Patuxent will have to stop David Pindell and a quick-strike Scorpions offense to advance in the Maryland 2A South region; Chopticon gets ‘back to basics.’
Lynch’s legacy still strong as ever
FOOTBALL | Six years after his death, former Suitland Coach Nick Lynch’s impact is still felt on the sidelines of Prince George’s County football.
DeMatha, Gonzaga buckle up
FOOTBALL | The Stags rallied from double-digit deficits to beat the Eagles in their last two meetings. The two rivals meet again in Sunday’s WCAC semifinals.
Bullis’s Vias signs with Illinois
TENNIS | Ines Vias, a highly ranked recruit in the Mid-Atlantic, will play for the Fighting Illini on a full athletic scholarship.
Lions’ defensive end has green light
FOOTBALL | After spending Sunday night in the hospital with pneumonia, Howard’s Winston DeLattiboudere is gearing up for the playoffs.
Woodgrove enjoys nice combination
FOOTBALL | Quarterback Billy Sheehan and wide receiver Dylan Mellor lead the Wolverines into the Virginia 4A North playoffs.
DCIAA Stripes foes get back at it
FOOTBALL | The first round of the playoffs looks like the last week of the regular season, with Eastern playing Phelps and Bell facing McKinley.
More headlines
North Point’s Houston has options
FOOTBALL | Eagles senior Christian Houston has shifted from the outside to the backfield this fall, and his recruiters at Harvard are liking what they’re seeing.
Severna Park, Northwest reach final
VOLLEYBALL | Third-ranked Falcons hold off No. 6 Sherwood in semifinals; Jaguars handle Bowie to advance to the Maryland 4A final.
Support from a sister school
The bonds that link Stone Ridge and Gonzaga go well beyond an agreement to combine for co-ed sports and school dances.
Heitzmann, Hawks on a roll
BOYS’ SOCCER | Junior Michael Heitzmann, the top goal scorer for Maryland 3A state finalist River Hill, has been drawing college interest.
Turner avoids getting tackled
FOOTBALL | Centreville’s A.J. Turner returns from an injury with four touchdowns on five carries, somehow meeting his mother’s request.
Maryland is full of tough games
FOOTBALL | We break down the first-round playoff pairings to get you ready for the region semifinals and beyond.
Rams’ run ends in semifinals
GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL | McDonough falls in a Maryland 1A semifinal at Ritchie Coliseum with a three-set loss to Perryville.
Gladiators rally to reach final
VOLLEYBALL | Glenelg stays composed after dropping the first set to beat Westminster in a Maryland 3A semifinal. Earlier, Huntingtown falls short against North Hagerstown.
Leaders
| Rank | Name | School | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randall Waters | Dominion | 58 |
| 2 | Zack Costello | Loudoun County | 46 |
| 3 | Jesse Cai | Jefferson | 40 |
| 4 | AJ Turner | Centreville | 33 |
| Johnathon McCrae | Wilson | 33 | |
| James Palmieri | Champe | 33 | |
| 7 | Luke Prominski | Gonzaga | 31 |
| 8 | Brandon Magee | O'Connell | 30 |
| 9 | Roy Melvin | St. John's | 29 |
| 10 | Albert Taylor | Perry Street Prep | 28 |
| Nick Mathews | Patriot | 28 |
| Rank | Name | School | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joey Faddoul | Bishop Ireton | 28 |
| 2 | Jimmy Skipper | Paul VI Catholic | 25 |
| 3 | Julian Bright | Edmund Burke | 22 |
| Trestan Ondiek | Washington Christian | 22 | |
| 5 | Rodney Ngoh | Crossland | 18 |
| Elmer Funes | High Point | 18 | |
| Jose Lopez | Crossland | 18 | |
| 8 | Diego Vargas | The Heights | 17 |
| 9 | Nate Watkins | Broadneck | 16 |
| 10 | Tommy Hansan | Potomac School | 15 |
| Gian Carlo Cruz | Crossland | 15 | |
| Brian Galfond | Poolesville | 15 | |
| Nico Ubide | Washington International | 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 |
| Kayla White | South River | 16 | |
| Claire Eller | Westfield | 16 |
| Rank | Name | School | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sarah Girard | Glenelg | 414 |
| 2 | Shannon Williams | Stone Bridge | 352 |
| 3 | Megan Conger | Good Counsel | 350 |
| 4 | Ally Ford | Flint Hill | 341 |
| 5 | Taylor Borup | Loudoun County | 320 |
| 6 | Elise Dumouchelle | Broad Run | 311 |
| Morgan McKnight | Flint Hill | 311 | |
| 8 | Holly Carlton | Potomac Falls | 300 |
| 9 | Maddy Belt | Reservoir | 280 |
| 10 | Emma McLaughlin | Forest Park | 279 |
Top Games
| Teams | Time/Score |
|---|
| Teams | Time/Score |
|---|
| Teams | Time/Score |
|---|
| Teams | Time/Score |
|---|---|
| Halifax County @ Stone Bridge | 7 p.m. |
AllMetSports galleries
Quince Orchard’s Mike Joseph uses size to his advantage
Joseph, a 6 -oot-5, 390-pound sophomore nicknamed ‘Big Mike,’ hopes to play football in college despite only picking up the sport in eighth grade.
Falcons, Jaguars advance to Maryland 4A volleyball finals
Severna Park and Northwest each swept their opponents in the state semifinals
Severna Park wins second consecutive field hockey championship
Falcons now have 22 state titles after defeating Bethesda-Chevy Chase in championship.
Oakton defeats Herndon, 21-16
Cougars hang on to beat the Hornets and advance to the Virginia 6A North region playoffs.
Blair defeats Whitman, earns first-ever playoff berth
The Blazers punched their ticket to the postseason with a 41-0 victory.
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.
AllMetSports videos
Quince Orchard’s ‘Big’ Mike Joseph on his way to slimming down
With help from his mother and a strict diet, Quince Orchard sophomore offensive lineman Mike Joseph is working to reduce his weight to around 320 pounds.
Top Football Plays 2014, Episode 11
Host B.J. Koubaroulis runs through the top plays from the week of football in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area.
No. 8 Gonzaga beats St. John’s, clinches playoff berth
Eagles running back Tyree Randolph scores two touchdowns in a 20-17 victory over the rival Cadets.
Langley clinches playoff berth
VIDEO | Led by Tyler West's 276 yards and four touchdowns, the Saxons dominate McLean to reach the postseason.
Arundel holds on to beat Meade 35-27
Larry Barnes rushes for 2 touchdowns and 201 yards to lead the Wildcats to a 35-27 victory over the Mustangs.
No. 17 Tuscarora shuts out No. 19 Briar Woods, 41-0
The Huskies beat the Falcons for the first time in school history and will have home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
Fairfax beats Chantilly 2-1 for 6A North title
The Rebels score a late goal in double overtime to edge a win against the Chargers.
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.Recruiting Insider
Eleanor Roosevelt F Tolu Omokore signs with Central Florida
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL | The Raiders powerful post presence was all smiles as she signed her letter of intent to the University of Central Florida Thursday morning.
In Case You Missed It
The 2014 Spring All-Mets
The area’s best spring sports athletes in baseball, softball, lacrosse, soccer, track & field, tennis, rowing, golf and gymnastics.
Carrying more than his weight
America’s next great weightlifter is 14 years old, stands 5 feet 2, weighs 136 pounds and wears braces. Meet C.J. Cummings of Beaufort, S.C.
‘It’s pretty cool to be different’
For 36 years, the Fort Dupont Ice Hockey Club has provided a place for D.C.-area youth of all backgrounds to learn to love the sport of hockey.
Sports at a Glance
AllMet Sports Search
Most Read: Sports
-
1
Nationals offered Ian Desmond $107 milllion over seven years last offseason -
2
Santana Moss says dry snitching to the media has to stop -
3
Let's talk about Bret Baier's pre-game Wizards reports -
4
Tennessee women's athletes know what it means to be a 'Lady' -
5
Jose Canseco has thoughts about the Rosetta comet landing. Deep, deep thoughts.
Featured Stories
Leaving a winner pays for Wilson
FOOTBALL | QB Riley Wilson is finding success at Wakefield in his second year after transferring from Yorktown for more playing time.
Lipstick on the defensive line
Olivia Jeter, a defensive end and captain on the Bladensburg JV football team, is earning respect on the field with her work ethic and physical play.
Watkins Mill plays the world’s game
BOYS’ SOCCER | With 25 players hailing from 18 countries, the Wolverines give new meaning to the global nature of the sport.
