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Woodson Boys’ Basketball Loses in State Semifinals

Cavaliers struggle offensively against Landstown.

The Woodson boys' basketball team scored a season-low 37 points against Landstown in the state semifinals.

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Woodson Boys’ Basketball Wins Back-to-Back Region Titles

Cavaliers overcome adversity, beat Lake Braddock.

The Woodson boys' basketball team will face Landstown in the state semifinals.

Emotional Win Puts Woodson in Tonight's Region Championship Game

Cavaliers will face Lake Braddock for fourth time this season.

The Lake Braddock boys' basketball team is 3-0 against Woodson this season.

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Robinson Wrestling Wins Third State Title in Four Years

Senior Bass wins first state title in four tries.

The Robinson wrestling team had four individual state champions.

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Lake Braddock Boys' Basketball Wins Conference 7 Championship

Gregorits hits game winner, named tournament MVP.

The Lake Braddock boys' basketball team beat Woodson 62-61 in the Conference 7 championship game.

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SoCo's Burgess Wins Region All-Around Title

W-L wins third consecutive region championship.

South County freshman Collea Burgess will compete at the state gymnastics meet.

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Robinson Wrestling Wins Third Region Title in Four Years

Rams send nine to finals, win seven individual titles.

Robinson has won two of the last three state championships.

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McLean, W-L Gymnastics Teams Qualify for Regionals

Highlanders win Conference 6 title, W-L runner-up.

W-L, McLean gymnastics finished 1-2 at regionals the last two years.

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Cavaliers Praise ‘the Best Coach’

Woodson gymnastics coach Mike Cooper wrapping up final season.

Woodson finished runner-up at the Conference 7 gymnastics meet.

Lake Braddock Boys’ Basketball Beats Woodson

Bruins, Cavaliers have become Conference 7’s top teams.

The Lake Braddock and Woodson boys' basketball teams each have one conference loss.

Mandela’s Three-Point Play Lifts Bruins to Win

Lake Braddock girls’ basketball edges Woodson.

The Lake Braddock girls' basketball team defeated Woodson 40-37.

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Top Burke,Springfield, Fairfax, Fairfax Station Sports Moments of 2013.

Here is a look at the top Burke, Springfield, Fairfax, Fairfax Station sports moments of 2013.

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Woodson's Bowles Scores Career-High 25 Points in Win over Fairfax

Junior point guard returned to Woodson after planning to transfer.

The Woodson boys' basketball team evened its record at 1-1 with win over Fairfax.

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Robinson Boys' Basketball Outlasts Edison in Double-Overtime Thriller

Rams make 14 3-pointers, including eight from senior guard Bynum.

The Robinson boys' basketball team opened its season with a 95-91 victory against Edison.

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Thrasher-Walker Leads Westfield to Playoff Victory over Robinson

Bulldogs receiver Burns thrives in wildcat role.

Westfield will face Lake Braddock in the 6A North semifinals.

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Paying Attention to the Pros

High School coaches, players share opinions on Redskins’ Meriweather.

Washington Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather has received penalties, fines and a suspension for illegal hits.

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South County Football off to 4-1 Start

Stallions dismantle West Springfield, 54-3.

South County scored more than 50 points in each of its four victories this season.

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Rattanaphone’s 3 Interceptions Lead TC Football Past Woodson

Titans improve to 3-1, Cavaliers drop to 0-4

The T.C. Williams football team is 3-1 for the first time since 2005.

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Late Goals Propel Woodson Field Hockey to Victory

West Potomac goalkeeper Hauptle plays well in defeat.

Cavaliers score three times in the final 2:35 against West Potomac.

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Westfield Field Hockey Beats Fairfax

Johnson, Winesett score goals for Bulldogs.

Westfield field hockey improves to 6-2.

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Robinson Volleyball Sweeps Lake Braddock

Balanced Rams share offensive load.

Three Rams finished with at least nine kills.

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Woodson’s Fisher Totals Career-high 31 Kills

Cavaliers beat Robinson in five sets.

Woodson won district championships in 2011, 2012.

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Lake Braddock Baseball Advances to State Semifinals

Bruin pitcher Rogers earns quarterfinal win against Patriot.

The Lake Braddock baseball team will face Great Bridge in the state semifinals.

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South County Baseball Wins Patriot District Championship

Stallions beat defending state champion Lake Braddock.

South County will host Robinson in the first round of the Northern Region baseball tournament. Lake Braddock will host Chantilly.

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Robinson Boys’ Lax Finishes Concorde Runner-up

Rams bounce back with regional win over Lake Braddock.

The Robinson boys' lacrosse team will face McLean at 7 p.m. on Thursday.

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Woodson Girls' Lacrosse Returns to Patriot District Championship Game

Dunn, Lightfoot lead Cavaliers past Annandale in district semifinals.

The Woodson girls' lacrosse team will face Lake Braddock in the Patriot District tournament final for the second straight year.

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Five Northern Region Athletes Compete at Capital Classic

Wakefield senior Moore leads Northern Region scorers with 12 points.

The District All-Stars defeated the Suburban All-Stars; the United States All-Stars beat the Capital All-Stars.

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Robinson Coach Rike Reaches 500 Wins

60-year-old has coached Rams girls’ soccer for 32 years.

Rike coached the Falls Church boys' soccer team for five years before taking over the Robinson girls' program.

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Robinson Boys’ Lax Beats Defending State Champ Langley

Sophomore Jasien leads Rams with three goals against Saxons.

Robinson boys' lacrosse coach Matt Curran doesn't want the Rams getting cocky after beating defending state champion Langley.

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Lake Braddock Boys’ Soccer Beats Robinson

First-year Robinson coach Garza not pleased with Rams’ effort.

The Lake Braddock boys' soccer team scored the final three goals during a 3-1 victory against Robinson.

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Hyland’s 8 Goals Help Rams Edge Bruins

Junior scores game-winner with 16 seconds remaining.

The Robinson girls' lacrosse team overcame a four-goal first-half deficit to beat Lake Braddock on Tuesday.

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Woodson Boys’ Basketball Reaches State Semifinals

Cavaliers’ season ends with loss to Henrico in Richmond.

The Woodson boys' basketball team won 25 games this season.

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Robinson Reaches Region Final Four

Robinson's season ends with loss to Wakefield in region semifinals.

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Wakefield Boys’ Basketball Finishes Region Runner-Up

Warriors qualify for state tournament, will travel to Richmond.

Wakefield will face Mountain View today in the state quarterfinals.

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Woodson Wins Region Title with Epic Comeback

Cavaliers erase 19-point fourth-quarter deficit against Wakefield.

Woodson will face Battlefield on Friday in state quarterfinals.

Tham's Triple-Double Leads Wakefield to State Berth

Warriors will face Woodson in Northern Region final.

Tham's triple-double is believed to be Wakefield's first since 2007.

Hayfield’s Overstreet Shares Vault State Title

Woodson's Freidman fourth in all-around.

Overstreet finishes top eight in two events at state meet.

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Robinson Wrestling Wins Northern Region Title

Lake Braddock wins three individual championships.

The Robinson wrestling team won two individual region titles.

Woodson's Freidman Wins Region Title

Cavaliers finish fourth at Northern Region meet.

Freidman finished first on beam, second on floor.

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Woodson Boys’ Basketball Punches Regional Ticket

Cavaliers looking to avoid repeat of late-season collapse.

The Woodson boys' basketball team reached the 20-win mark for the second straight season.

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Woodson Girls’ Basketball Secures Regional Berth

Cavaliers defeat Lee in Patriot District tournament.

Woodson's Walker, Finnerty score in double figures against Lee in opening round of Patriot District girls' basketball tournament.

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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Langley Tightens Defense, Beats Fairfax

Saxons hold Rebels to seven points in final 11 minutes.

The Langley boys' basketball team extended its winning streak to six games.

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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.

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.

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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.