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Running Back West Carries Langley Football Into Playoffs

Senior becomes Saxons’ all-time leading rusher.

The Langley football team will face Westfield on Friday in the opening round of the 6A North playoffs.

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Dramatic Drive Keeps Langley Playoff Hopes Alive

QB Anderson leads Saxons on game-winning march against Madison.

The Langley football team came from behind to beat Madison, 21-20.

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Andrejev Leads Langley Volleyball Team

Despite knee injury, senior totals 17 kills in loss to undefeated Madison.

Rachel Andrejev is a standout for the Langley volleyball team.

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Chantilly Volleyball Beats Defending State Champ

UVa commit Young leads Chargers with 14 kills.

The Chantilly volleyball team defeated defending VHSL 6A state champion Langley.

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Langley Volleyball Coach Shifflett Reaches 300 Wins

Andrejev’s 17 kills lead Saxons over South Lakes.

The Langley volleyball team defeated South Lakes on Monday night, giving head coach Susan Shifflett her 300th career victory.

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Langley Lax Standout Duenkel Committed to JMU

Q&A: Junior an all-conference field hockey player, enjoys cooking.

Langley junior Halle Duenkel is committed to play lacrosse at James Madison University.

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McLean Graduate Sullivan to Pitch for Virginia Tech

Q&A: Former Highlander hurler enjoys Zac Brown Band.

McLean graduate Joey Sullivan will pitch for Virginia Tech.

Langley Grad Collier to Play Basketball at Denison University

Q&A: Collier enjoys listening to Nas, watching Will Ferrell movies.

Langley grad Garrett Collier will play basketball at Denison University.

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Langley Grad Casso to Play Football at Catholic University of America

Q&A: Standout quarterback enjoys fishing, IN-N-OUT Burger.

Langley graduate Nick Casso will play quarterback at Catholic University of America.

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World Cup Fever

Area soccer coaches, players share 2014 World Cup viewing experiences.

Area soccer players and coaches have followed the 2014 World Cup closely.

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McLean's Sullivan Makes Statement with 1-Hit Shutout of Oakton

Virginia Tech signee calls Friday's performance 'best' of high school career.

Joey Sullivan's one-hit shutout against Oakton carries the McLean baseball team to the region quarterfinals.

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Sullivan, Paine Lead McLean Past South Lakes in Conference 6 Baseball Quarterfinals

No. 7 Highlanders secure regional berth win over No. 2 Seahawks.

The McLean baseball team defeated South Lakes 5-0 on Saturday.

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McLean, South Lakes Girls' Soccer Teams Pleased with Season Outlook

Highlanders looking for sustained success, Seahawks looking to turn corner.

The McLean and South Lakes girls' soccer team played to a scoreless tie on April 4.

East All-Stars Beat West All-Stars in 10th Suburban Classic

McLean’s Prock named East MVP; South Lakes’ Jensen scores 22.

McLean's Cami Prock and South Lakes' Caitlin Jensen had big afternoons during the Suburban Classic.

Dowling Enters First Season as McLean Head Baseball Coach

Virginia Tech-Bound Sullivan is Highlanders’ Top Pitcher.

John Dowling spent two seasons as Lee head coach before coming to McLean

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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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McLean Girls' Basketball Cruises to Victory Against Langley

Highlanders pull away with 35-3 run.

The McLean girls' basketball team improved to 4-0 with a win over Langley on Friday.

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McLean Boys' Basketball Beats Rival Langley in Overtime

Highlanders senior Sullivan leads all scorers with 17 points.

The McLean boys' basketball team evened its record at 2-2 with a win over Langley on Friday.

Newman Enters First Season as Langley Head Boys’ Basketball Coach

Collier, Callaghan are Saxons’ top returning athletes.

The Langley boys' basketball team will take on Stuart on Friday.

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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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West, Casso Lead Langley Football Past Chantilly

Saxons outscore Chargers 28-0 in second half.

The Langley football team improves to 2-2.

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Langley Remains Strong up Front

Saxons look to continue tradition of quality O-line play.

The Langley football team enters the 2013 season with limited speed at the skill positions and not much in the way of depth.

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Langley Boys' Lacrosse Bounces Back

Saxons overcome missing players, loss to Robinson.

The Langley boys' lacrosse team defeated Chantilly on March 28 in a rematch of last season's state championship game.

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Langley Boys’ Lax Looking for Fifth Straight State Title

Defense figures to be Saxons’ strength in 2013.

The Langley boys' lacrosse team opens its season on Friday against Dominion.

Saxons Remain Undefeated

Collier’s 23 points lead Langley past South Lakes.

The Langley boys' basketball team defeated South Lakes on Dec. 14.

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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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McLean Girls’ Basketball Wins Chantilly Tournament

Murphy named MVP, Lee makes all-tournament team.

The McLean girls' basketball team has won six in a row.

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Langley Dominates Centreville in Opener

Head Coach Hess said Saxons will try to capitalize on team’s “beef.”

The Langley boys' basketball team will try to capitalize on its size this season.

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Langley Volleyball Team Bounces Back from Early Defeat

Saxons finished runner-up in Northern Region.

The Langley volleyball team finished Northern Region runner-up.

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Physical Langley Beats McLean

Novacki’s all-around effort, Casso’s career day lead Saxons.

The Langley football team ended the regular season with a 27-7 victory against McLean on Nov. 3.

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Oakton’s Klimkiewicz Repeats as Concorde XC Champ

Madison girls’ win Liberty District title.

For the second straight season, Oakton’s Allie Klimkiewicz held off Robinson’s Macey Schweikert to win the Concorde District girls’ cross country championship.

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Oakton Field Hockey Shuts Out McLean

Miller, Prosser score for Cougars.

Oakton field hockey defeated McLean, 2-0, on Oct. 8.

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Sanford Leads Madison Football Past Langley

Langley’s Mun rushes for 221 yards, 2 TDs in defeat.

The Madison football team defeated Langley, 24-21, on Sept. 28.

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Pedaling with Pals

Potomac Pedalers provides group rides for area cyclists.

Cyclists of all ages and ability levels can participate in group rides with the Potomac Pedalers.

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Langley Soccer Reaches Region Semifinals

Saxons defeat T.C. Williams, 1-0, in quarterfinals.

The Langley boys’ soccer team fought an uphill battle against T.C. Williams and the Titans’ spirited home crowd during the regional quarterfinals on May 24. But thanks to the defense of Rhys Howard and a goal from striker Justin Galiani, the Saxons found a way to advance.

Northern Region Well Represented at Capital Classic

West Springfield’s Battle, T.C. Williams’ Huggins win MVP honors.

Coming off the bench didn't stop West Springfield senior Logan Battle from earning MVP honors during the 39th Annual Capital Classic.

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McLean Baseball Hands Bruins Their First Loss

Highlander left-handed pitcher Brock Hunter holds Lake Braddock bats down in spring break tournament game win.

The McLean High baseball team handed previously unbeaten Lake Braddock its first loss of the season last week, 5-2, in a spring break tournament game played Tuesday, April 3 at McLean High School.

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St. Patrick’s Day Basketball Celebration at Wakefield High

Northern Region’s top seniors boys’ high school players, including Westfield’s Quentin Basil, compete in All-Star game, festivities.

Bryant Fultz wasn’t among the top performers in the dunk contest during the Northern Region Coaches Association All-Star Boys’ Basketball festivities on March 17, but the West Potomac senior made his mark during the main event.

Exciting All-Star Afternoon

Concorde/Patriot All-Stars beat the Liberty/National team 109-108 in overtime.

West Potomac's Bryant Fultz threw down a fourth-quarter alley-oop dunk from fellow Wolverine Randall Brobbey, scored a team-high 15 points and earned game MVP honors as the Concorde/Patriot All-Stars defeated the Liberty/National team 109-108 in overtime at Wakefield High School.

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