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Friendship, Wilson meet on big stage
The Knights and Tigers meet for the first time in seven years on Friday at Catholic, and both have major championship aspirations.
Staying on track, or changing it
Spalding will be looking to start 3-0 when it hosts No. 16 Bullis, which aims to recover from a loss to Mount St. Joseph.
Warriors, Patriots move forward with new casts
H.D. Woodson and Yorktown each lost their top playmaker to graduation, but both sides return talent and are eager to test their mettle in Friday’s D.C.-Virginia matchup.
A head coach’s first game day
FOOTBALL | Coaches don’t forget their first game at the helm, and Quince Orchard’s John Kelley experienced a game to remember.
Wise, DuVal look to rebound
The 11th-ranked Pumas and the Tigers are both coming off a loss. They’ll meet Saturday at DuVal.
Lackey expects a perilous pocket
The Chargers enlisted Dejon Marshall to help prepare for feared pass rusher Malachi Washington of Westlake.
Casey looks forward to Brown
LETTERS OF INTEREST | Whitman tight end Anton Casey appreciates the prestige of an Ivy League school like Brown, where he is committed.
Spalding beefs up schedule
FIELD HOCKEY | The Cavaliers start the season with convincing wins over established non-league foes; grass is a thing of the past at Mount Vernon.
Visitation turns back Seton, 3-2
GIRLS’ SOCCER | In the midst of a grueling week, Cubs rely on depth to keep Roadrunners at bay.
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Sherwood sticks to the script
VOLLEYBALL | With a new head coach, the No. 10 Warriors pass a big early-season test with a win against Broadneck.
Holy Cross gets off to a strong start
VOLLEYBALL | The fifth-ranked Tartans extend their WCAC regular season winning streak to 17 matches with a win over Paul VI.
South River rallies to beat Broadneck
FIELD HOCKEY | The seventh-ranked Seahawks scored all four of their goals in the second half to defeat their fourth-ranked county rivals.
Prep perfect at the start
BOYS’ SOCCER | The Little Hoyas blanked Good Counsel to open the season 2-0 under first-year Coach Brian Danver.
Mofor Bros. carry Roosevelt
FOOTBALL | Behind offensive lineman Isaiah Prince, the Raiders ran roughshod in their 28-12 win over Gwynn Park.
Blackstone goes with Big Red
BASEBALL | Marshall catcher Mitch Blackstone commits to Cornell after a strong spring and summer on the diamond.
DuVal’s Polite commits to Radford
LETTERS OF INTEREST | Explosive forward Edward Polite chose the Highlanders on Friday on his official visit to the school.
St. John’s roars out of the gate
FOOTBALL | After surprising some by reaching the WCAC title game last season, St. John’s has opened 2014 with a pair of impressive wins.
Leaders
| Rank | Name | School | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joey Faddoul | Bishop Ireton | 9 |
| 2 | Rodney Ngoh | Crossland | 8 |
| 3 | Julian Bright | Edmund Burke | 5 |
| Tommy Hansan | Potomac School | 5 | |
| Elmer Funes | High Point | 5 | |
| 6 | Sam Colebrook | Chesapeake | 4 |
| Pat Brennan | Chesapeake | 4 | |
| Jose Lopez | Crossland | 4 | |
| Ryan Gruss | Chesapeake | 4 | |
| Daniel Ostry | Washington International | 4 |
| Rank | Name | School | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sofia Palacios | Herndon | 15 |
| 2 | Julia Lee | Wootton | 9 |
| 3 | Sammy Stone | Herndon | 8 |
| 4 | Marissa Morakis | Wootton | 6 |
| Taylor Stone | Herndon | 6 | |
| Megan Greatorex | South Lakes | 6 | |
| Emily McNamara | Westfield | 6 | |
| 8 | Carly Latessa | St. John's | 5 |
| Claire Eller | Westfield | 5 | |
| Lisa Saffin | Robinson | 5 | |
| Peggy Coppola | Marshall | 5 | |
| Charlotte Clark | Robinson | 5 |
| Rank | Name | School | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Megan Onyundo | Osbourn Park | 120 |
| 2 | Elise Dumouchelle | Broad Run | 91 |
| 3 | Rachel Andrejev | Langley | 88 |
| 4 | Lea Brady | Osbourn Park | 86 |
| 5 | Grace Coleman | Westfield | 78 |
| 6 | Holly Carlton | Potomac Falls | 75 |
| 7 | Shannon Williams | Stone Bridge | 72 |
| 8 | Emma McLaughlin | Forest Park | 71 |
| 9 | Alice Yang | Oakton | 68 |
| 10 | Emily Heier | Oakton | 65 |
Top Games
| Teams | Time/Score |
|---|---|
| Old Mill @ Arundel | 6:30 p.m. |
| St. John's @ West Philadelphia Catholic | 7:30 p.m. |
| DeMatha @ LaSalle | 7 p.m. |
| Calvert Hall @ Good Counsel | 7 p.m. |
| Bullis @ Spalding | 7 p.m. |
| Robinson @ Lake Braddock | 7:30 p.m. |
| Westfield @ Hayfield | 7:30 p.m. |
| Patriot @ Woodbridge | 7:30 p.m. |
| Northwood @ Damascus | 6:30 p.m. |
| Loudoun County @ Briar Woods | 7 p.m. |
| H.D. Woodson @ Yorktown | 7:30 p.m. |
| Stonewall Jackson @ Forest Park | 7:30 p.m. |
| Northwest @ Richard Montgomery | 6:30 p.m. |
| Whitman @ Quince Orchard | 6:30 p.m. |
| Heritage @ Broad Run | 7 p.m. |
| West Potomac @ Centreville | 7:30 p.m. |
| River Hill @ Marriotts Ridge | 7 p.m. |
| Teams | Time/Score |
|---|---|
| Tuscarora (Md.) @ River Hill | 7 p.m. |
| Saint James @ St. Andrew's | 4 p.m. |
| Penn Charter @ DeMatha | 3:30 p.m. |
| Gonzaga @ Georgetown Prep | 4:30 p.m. |
| Teams | Time/Score |
|---|---|
| Wootton @ Churchill | 5 p.m. |
| Spalding @ South River | 7 p.m. |
| Atholton @ Centennial | 3:30 p.m. |
| Teams | Time/Score |
|---|---|
| St. Paul's @ Severna Park | 6 p.m. |
AllMetSports galleries
No. 1 DeMatha and No. 3 Gonzaga play to a scoreless tie
The Eagles and Stags couldn’t push across a goal in an early-season WCAC matchup in D.C.
No. 2 Gonzaga routs No. 1 Centreville, 31-14
Reggie Corbin helps the Eagles fly past the Wildcats in a game televised by ESPNU.
No. 19 River Hill Tops Glenelg 15-14
The Hawks avoided defeat in a close contest with the Gladiators.
Stone Bridge upsets No. 1 Loudoun County in five sets
No. 3 Bulldogs snap the Raiders’ 49-game winning streak after pulling out a win on the road.
Good Counsel blows past Wilson, 49-13
No. 12 Falcons open the season with a blowout win against the Tigers.
Patriot tops Forest Park, 55-49
No. 10 Pioneers open the season with a win against the Bruins in an overtime thriller.
New high schools work to build football foundations
Rock Ridge and St. Charles open this fall, but both football practice is already well underway.
First-year coach gives Avalon football a new look
Several talented transfers have followed Tyree Spinner, who was let go by Wootton last year, to the small, all-boys private school.
A kayaking community on the Potomac River
For nearly four decades, the Potomac River has provided a breeding ground for top-level competitive kayakers.
T.C. Williams wins 6A state championship game 2-0 over Washington-Lee
Eryk Williamson, Ashenafi Desta both scored goals
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Dominion's Smith ready for Clemson
Dominion linebacker Chad Smith saw his stock explode at the end of his junior season and will graduate early to attend Clemson University.
Top Football Plays 2014, episode 2
Host B.J. Koubaroulis runs through the top plays from the week of football in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area.
Stonewall Jackson rallies to beat Hylton behind Reggie Floyd’s touchdowns
The Raiders started slow but came back to beat the No. 16 Bulldogs, 18-16, in their season opener at home.
No. 2 Gonzaga Upsets No.1 Centreville, 31-14
The Eagles reigned victorious over the Wildcats in the ESPN High School Showcase Friday night.
Stonewall Jackson rallies to beat Hylton behind Reggie Floyd’s touchdowns
The Raiders started slow but came back to beat the No. 16 Bulldogs, 18-16, in their season opener at home.
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A behind-the-scenes look at the week leading up to the nationally televised matchup between No. 1 Centreville and No. 2 Gonzaga.
Host B.J. Koubaroulis runs through the top plays from the week of football throughout the Washington area.
Gwynn Park hosts Suitland and Northwestern in 3 team scrimmage
The Suitland Rams, Gwynn Park Yellow Jackets and Northwestern Wildcats participated in a final tune up before the start of the 2014 - 2015 Football season.
Stone Bridge offense clicks in scrimmage
The Bulldogs succeeded in executing their single-wing offense against the Chargers' defense.
Ferrick ready to start at quarterback for Centreville
The Wildcats' Joe Ferrick has only his senior season to prove himself at the quarterback position, but he has the added pressure of starting for a team that went undefeated and won the Virginia 6A state title in 2013.Top Games
| Teams | Time/Score |
|---|---|
| Old Mill @ Arundel | 6:30 p.m. |
| St. John's @ West Philadelphia Catholic | 7:30 p.m. |
| DeMatha @ LaSalle | 7 p.m. |
| Calvert Hall @ Good Counsel | 7 p.m. |
| Bullis @ Spalding | 7 p.m. |
| Robinson @ Lake Braddock | 7:30 p.m. |
| Westfield @ Hayfield | 7:30 p.m. |
| Patriot @ Woodbridge | 7:30 p.m. |
| Northwood @ Damascus | 6:30 p.m. |
| Loudoun County @ Briar Woods | 7 p.m. |
| H.D. Woodson @ Yorktown | 7:30 p.m. |
| Stonewall Jackson @ Forest Park | 7:30 p.m. |
| Northwest @ Richard Montgomery | 6:30 p.m. |
| Whitman @ Quince Orchard | 6:30 p.m. |
| Heritage @ Broad Run | 7 p.m. |
| West Potomac @ Centreville | 7:30 p.m. |
| River Hill @ Marriotts Ridge | 7 p.m. |
| Teams | Time/Score |
|---|---|
| Tuscarora (Md.) @ River Hill | 7 p.m. |
| Saint James @ St. Andrew's | 4 p.m. |
| Penn Charter @ DeMatha | 3:30 p.m. |
| Gonzaga @ Georgetown Prep | 4:30 p.m. |
| Teams | Time/Score |
|---|---|
| Wootton @ Churchill | 5 p.m. |
| Spalding @ South River | 7 p.m. |
| Atholton @ Centennial | 3:30 p.m. |
| Teams | Time/Score |
|---|---|
| St. Paul's @ Severna Park | 6 p.m. |
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