http://gamedaymagazine.com/ A TCC Sports Publication en Copyright 2010 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:13:30 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss RICHMOND, VA - 30 games in 5 days allows for some amazing perspective on this past week's VHSL State Championships. It was a week full of incredible performances, heart wrenching defeats, and inspirational victories. The storylines could fill up an entire newspaper, and the memories will last a lifetime. There is no greater feeling than winning a state championship on the biggest stage, and there is no worse feeling than losing in the final game. I experienced both in my high school days as an athlete, and sometimes I remember the feeling of defeat more than the feeling of victory. ... ]]> http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/03/championship_rewind_one_for_th.php http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/03/championship_rewind_one_for_th.php Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:10:09 -0500 RICHMOND -- Virginia's capital is chock-full of states action, so here's a quick recap of each day. All of the following semifinals and finals games have taken place at the Siegel Center and, by video, on GamedayMagazine.com --------Saturday Finals Recaps ------------ Potomac Falls, 69 Broadway 64 (2 OT) (Boys AA D-4) Panthers forward Lukas Mihailovich dropped 33 points to bring the Division 4 title home to Loudoun County, with the help of a game-tying shot by Brendon Hesson nearthe end of regulation. "Their bigs gave us a fit all night long," Broadway Coach Dwight Walton said. Potomac Falls won their ... ]]> http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/03/2010_state_basketball_tourname.php http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/03/2010_state_basketball_tourname.php Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:15:52 -0500 RICHMOND, VA - For the 3rd consecutive year, GamedayMagazine.com and the Virginia High School League will team up to provide an online broadcasting option live from the Siegel Center at VCU. Gameday will be broadcasting every semifinal and championship game with live video online at GamedayMagazine.com. Just like this past fall for the VHSL Football Championships, Gameday will again provide an All-Access Pass option for fans and relatives that cannot make the trip to Richmond. The VHSL All-Access Day Pass will cost $14.99 and will be good for 24 hours online to view both live games, and the On-Demand replays ... ]]> http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/03/gameday_to_broadcast_every_gam.php http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/03/gameday_to_broadcast_every_gam.php Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:18:55 -0500 FAIRFAX, VA - Saturday evening marked another edition of the VHSL state quarterfinals for basketball in both the girls' and boys' divisions. Four games occurred at Robinson Secondary School, with all of them featuring keynote DC Metro area teams. The George Mason Mustangs girls' squad dominated the Northampton Yellow Jackets in the first game, beating them 70-19. GAME TWO: Oakton (74) vs. Stonewall Jackson (58) In the second girls' match-up of the evening, the Oakton Cougars took on the Stonewall Jackson Lady Raiders. The Cougars shot the lights out all game, which allowed them to prevail over the Raiders, who ... ]]> http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/03/state_quarters_feature_four_lo.php http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/03/state_quarters_feature_four_lo.php Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:09:40 -0500 FAIRFAX, VA - One of the first coaches I got to know back in 2002 when I began covering high school athletics in Loudoun County, was Potomac Falls head coach Jeff Hawes. Always approachable, and one of the nicest human beings you will ever meet, Hawes wears his passion and his heart on his sleeve. He demands a ton from his kids, but loves them even more. And they love him back too. Over the years, it has been tough to watch as the Panthers have come ever so close to putting it all together. But after 14 seasons, Jeff ... ]]> http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/03/hawes_panthers_book_trip_to_vc.php http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/03/hawes_panthers_book_trip_to_vc.php Sat, 06 Mar 2010 04:36:02 -0500 CHANTILLY, VA - Chantilly stocked away a few moral victories during a brutally competitive early-season stretch, and its now paying dividends. A lesson learned after failing postseason expectations and exiting early in 2009. "We kind of thought last year at the end of the year, that we hadn't prepared them well," Chantilly Coach Jim Smith said. "... So we tried to put together the toughest schedule we could this year." This would come at the cost of opening the season 3-3 after entering the Gonzaga D.C. Classic and facing Hayfield -- a team that went undefeated during the regular season. ... ]]> http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/03/chargers_riding_powerful_lates.php http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/03/chargers_riding_powerful_lates.php Sat, 06 Mar 2010 03:28:04 -0500 Woodgrove High School 36811 Allder School Road Purcellville, Virginia 20132 540-751-2600 ATHLETIC PRESS RELEASE: Woodgrove To Hold Football Parent and Player Meeting Purcellville, VA-- There will be a meeting for all potential Woodgrove High School football players and their parents on Wednesday March 10, 2010 at Harmony Intermediate School located in Hamilton VA. The meeting will take place at 7PM in the auditorium. More information can be found on the Woodgrove HS website. http://cmsweb1.loudoun.k12.va.us/89152072132159227/site/default.asp ... ]]> http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/03/woodgrove_to_hold_fb_parent_pl.php http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/03/woodgrove_to_hold_fb_parent_pl.php Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:29:23 -0500 CENTREVILLE, VA - The Centreville Wildcats have been looking for the right guy to take over their proud football program since December, and today, they found him. Former Fairfax coach Chris Haddock has been hired to guide the Wildcats into the next decade, and restore what has been one of the finest football programs in the state of Virginia. Centreville's selection of Haddock makes sense. He's a Centreville guy and has lived in the Centreville community for 39 years. He has coached in the Concorde District in previous years with the Rebels before Fairfax moved from the Concorde to the ... ]]> http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/03/centreville_hires_chris_haddoc.php http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/03/centreville_hires_chris_haddoc.php Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:20:31 -0500 BURKE, VA - If you are still in high school, you won't remember the old Wrigley's gum commercials featuring twin siblings. The message in the commercials was that Wrigley's had twice as much flavor, and lasted twice as long as other gums. After Monday night's Northern Region final, the West Springfield Spartans may feel like they have just seen double too. ... ]]> http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/03/double_trouble_oakton_wins_reg.php http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/03/double_trouble_oakton_wins_reg.php Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:18:17 -0500 FAIRFAX, VA - In one of the most highly anticipated basketball games in all of Northern Virginia, the Chantilly Chargers took on the Langley Saxons for the AAA Northern Region title Monday night at Robinson Secondary School. Behind John Manning's 16 points and the stellar play of Kethan Savage, the Chargers held off a late fourth quarter rally by the Saxons to claim a 50-43 win. The Chargers opened up the game with two 3-pointers from Adam Fridy, allowing them to open up their offense. Meanwhile, the Saxons simply had nothing going on the offensive end, and the Chargers dominated ... ]]> http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/03/chantilly_survives_comeback_de.php http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/03/chantilly_survives_comeback_de.php Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:39:50 -0500 Region II-Division 4 Recap by Michael Marzzacco MONTICELLO, VA - The Potomac Falls boys basketball team has been riding high since Thursday, when they defeated Broad Run to qualify for the state tournament - the 1st such trip in school history. Next up came the important Region II, Division 4 Regional title game at Monticello High School in Charlottesville, against a tough Liberty Eagles team. A win here would be yet another 1st for head Coach Jeff Hawes, and his basketball program. The Panthers dominated from start to finish. With just 4:50 to go in the half, the Panthers were ... ]]> http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/03/panthers_pounce_on_1st_ever_re.php http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/03/panthers_pounce_on_1st_ever_re.php Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:38:53 -0500 BURKE, VA - Four teams left Robinson Secondary School in tears, and four others were ecstatic with their performances today. The Northern Region semifinals took place on Saturday, and there were a few surprises. The Edison Lady Eagles had entered Saturday's showdown with West Springfield in the eyes of many as a legit title contender. N.C State bound Myisha Goodwin was averaging over 20 points per game, and the Eagles were tough all year to beat. However, on this day, it was the play of two sensational sophomores that stole the show for the Spartans, and led them to victory. ... ]]> http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/02/semifinal_saturday_notebook_no.php http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/02/semifinal_saturday_notebook_no.php Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:30:59 -0500 VIENNA, VA - Though his name wasn't on the marquee outside Oakton High School, it was the Mike Veith Show on Thursday night. The senior point guard dribbled fancily, shot accurately, drove effectively, dished acrobatically and scored early and often as his Yorktown Patriots put a thumpin' on the homestanding Cougars, leading by as many as 30 points before settling on a 26-point victory. ... ]]> http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/02/yorktown_uses_veith_to_swamp_o.php http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/02/yorktown_uses_veith_to_swamp_o.php Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:16:28 -0500 VIENNA, VA - The Oakton Lady Cougars didn't play their best basketball Thursday night in the quarterfinals of the Northern Region girls tournament. At times they struggled, allowing rebounds and turning the ball over. And yet they won, again, outlasting the Mount Vernon Majors 44-38 before their home crowd, answering each of their opponent's runs with a run of their own. ... ]]> http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/02/lady_cougars_hold_on_to_beat_m.php http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/02/lady_cougars_hold_on_to_beat_m.php Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:11:32 -0500 SOUTH RIDING, VA - Everyone in attendance knew that Round V of Freedom and Loudoun County was going to be intense, because every other meeting was darn near a blood bath. The Raiders and Eagles don't pretend to like each other, and that is what makes it a fun game to watch. It doesn't take more than a few trips down the court to see bodies flying across the hardwood, and some elbows rattling some teeth. Of course, the elbows are just accidents right? Yeah, ok. Rivalries prosper when teams with equally talented players, and great coaches, fight for the ... ]]> http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/02/raiders_eagles_are_like_oil_an.php http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/02/raiders_eagles_are_like_oil_an.php Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:15:17 -0500 PURCELLVILLE, VA - Last night at the Loudoun County Public School's board meeting, Mr. Jerrold Gordon was approved as the first Head Football Coach at Woodgrove High School. Mr. Gordon comes to Woodgrove with 20 years of high school and college coaching experience and one year of professional coaching experience. Mr. Gordon, a two-time captain on the football team and graduate of University of Massachusetts at Amherst, spent his early coaching career at the collegiate level at Northeastern University, University of Massachusetts and Yale University. His responsibilities included, recruiting coordinator, defensive line coach, running backs coach and special teams coach. ... ]]> http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/02/woodgrove_announces_hiring_of.php http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/02/woodgrove_announces_hiring_of.php Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:07:45 -0500 DULLES, VA - There may not be another day like it the rest of the year. With everything on the line, bitter rivals will meet again with one thing in mind, destroying their opponent's dreams. Broad Run will travel across town to face Potomac Falls for the 4th time this season, and Loudoun County will travel to Freedom to square off against the Eagles for the 5th time this season. However, there are even more intriguing matchups to discuss across the region. Herndon, arguably the best team from the Concorde District all year long, travels to face the National District's ... ]]> http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/02/showdown_thursday_brackets_hea.php http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/02/showdown_thursday_brackets_hea.php Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:20:16 -0500 Press Release Linda Jones Director Student Activities South Lakes High School RESTON, VA - We are pleased to announce the selection of Andy Hill as our new Head Football Coach. Since 2005, Coach Hill has served as Head Varsity Coach at Park View High School in Sterling, Virginia. Coach Hill is a 2000 graduate of the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. Linda Jones, Director of Student Activities, "Coach Hill is a proven winner and will do an excellent job with our football program." Our Principal, Bruce Butler, said "Coach Hill brings a wealth of experience and excitement ... ]]> http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/02/south_lakes_announces_hiring_o.php http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/02/south_lakes_announces_hiring_o.php Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:22:53 -0500 HERNDON, VA - Snow can provide annoyance to anyone's schedule. It becomes a nightmare when it falls at the wrong time. Herndon rode the rhythm of an 8-game winning streak until Poseidon had other plans. Three game-cancellations later, the 14-2 Hornets came out cold and dropped their first Concorde game of the season in the district semifinals to Oakton. It was the Hornets' first game in 17 days. ... ]]> http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/02/post_90.php http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/02/post_90.php Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:53:00 -0500 STEPHENS CITY, VA - Sherando's 64-61 victory over James Wood this past Saturday was huge. It was their first Northwestern District title since 2001, and it meant they would host a Region II playoff game on Tuesday night. It just so happened that the team they would host, would be the same team they knocked off for the district crown; James Wood. ... ]]> http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/02/post_89.php http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/02/post_89.php Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:35:08 -0500 LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA - Mr. Chicago Cub Ernie Banks was famous for saying, "Let's play two!" In Dulles District hoops this season, the equivalent quote for top tier rivals Freedom and Loudoun County on the girls' side and Potomac Falls and Broad Run on the boys' could be, "Let's play 4, or 5!" The Lady Eagles and Lady Raiders have faced off 4 times this season, with County getting the latest win with a 69-58 win in the Tournament championship game Saturday night. On the boys' side, the Panthers came out on top with the identical score to lead the ... ]]> http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/02/top_teams_need_new_tricks_in_t.php http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/02/top_teams_need_new_tricks_in_t.php Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:47:11 -0500 Northwestern District Boys' Basketball All-District Teams 2009-2010 First Team NO. PLAYER SCHOOL POSITION HEIGHT GRADE 11 Trae Tinsman James Wood G 6'4" 12 12 James Bowens Sherando G 6'3" 12 12 Jeremiah Wilson John Handley G 5'10" 12 32 Mitchell Smith John Handley G 6'0" 12 42 Terry Wood Sherando C 6'7" 10 Second Team NO. PLAYER SCHOOL POSITION HEIGHT GRADE 11 Devin Call Millbrook G 6'2" 11 15 Mason Smith James Wood F 6'7" 11 20 Cliff Woodward Skyline G 5'10" 12 30 Brock Lockhart James Wood F 6'1" 12 32 Chris Skinner James Wood G 5'8" 10 Player ... ]]> http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/02/northwestern_alldistrict_boys.php http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/02/northwestern_alldistrict_boys.php Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:58:39 -0500 SOUTH RIDING, VA - Loudoun County defeated the Freedom Eagles on their home court to claim the Dulles District Tournament Championship by a score of 69-58! Alissa Kain's big first half sparked the Raiders as she scored 15 of County's 32 first half points. County led 32-22 at the break as Kain would go on to finish with 21 points in the win. County then went on to outscore Freedom 23-14 in the third frame to extend its lead to 55-36 after the third quarter. Balanced scoring from five different Lady Raiders was key in the third frame. Brittany Batts ... ]]> http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/02/lady_raiders_win_tournament_ch.php http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/02/lady_raiders_win_tournament_ch.php Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:32:42 -0500 STORY BY: MICHAEL MARZZACCO / GAMEDAYMAGAZINE SOUTH RIDING, VA - After the Panthers beat the Briar Woods Falcons and the Spartans beat the upstart Freedom Eagles, they would take on each other in an epic clash. The teams faced each other twice this year and each won one game on their home court. In this round, they would play in the Dulles District Championship game with regional seedings at stake. The gymnasium was packed at Freedom High school as the Maroon Crew and the Panther Pit, two very loyal fan bases met again. The game may have been in neutral ... ]]> http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/02/panthers_are_dulles_district_c.php http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/02/panthers_are_dulles_district_c.php Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:56:52 -0500 (WINCHESTER, VA) - If you have plans for Saturday, Feb. 20th...break them. Come down with some unexplained illness. Fake your own kidnapping, only to miraculously return Monday morning in time for work or school. You don't want to be anywhere but James Wood High School at 8:15 for the Northwestern District Championship matchup between the host Colonels, and the Sherando Warriors. While this game won't have much impact on the overall standings in the state, the gym at JW will be absolutely electric. James Wood got this far by upending John Handley High, a team that has seen more than ... ]]> http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/02/james_wood_sherando_ready_to_r.php http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/02/james_wood_sherando_ready_to_r.php Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:46:37 -0500 SOUTH RIDING, VA - The semifinals of the Dulles District girls' basketball tournament was chalk on Thursday night: Freedom doubled up Park View 76-38 in the opener, then Loudoun County dispatched Potomac Falls 63-38. The top-seeded Eagles ran out and hid from the Patriots, taking an early lead and growing it throughout the contest. Freedom's 6'3" center, Kelsey Buchanan, was smooth inside as usual, cleaning up the boards and swatting away shots. Ball-moving forward Dionna Scott worked inside and outside. Brittany Poindexter was hot from beyond the arc, drilling her first five 3-balls. Jessica Escorza distributed, Jasmine Merritt delivered, Alexis ... ]]> http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/02/post_88.php http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/02/post_88.php Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:22:04 -0500 CHANTILLY, VA - If upset was on the minds of the sixth-seeded Robinson Rams on a chilly Wednesday night in Chantilly, the host Chargers quickly dissuaded the visitors from any such thoughts. The third-seeded Chargers won handily, 70-53, to open the Concorde District boys' basketball tournament and to show Concorde contenders like Herndon and Centreville that Chantilly -- with uber athlete Kethan Savage and 7-footer John Manning -- will be a big factor in this tourney. Early on, the Rams were resilient in the face of the taller, more athletic Chargers. C.J. Cleaves, one of the very few big men ... ]]> http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/02/chargers_put_their_energy_on_d.php http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/02/chargers_put_their_energy_on_d.php Fri, 19 Feb 2010 02:35:11 -0500 LORTON, VA - When a great fighter gets knocked down, the shock of the punch lasts a few seconds, but how a champion responds is what captivates the attention of the crowd. On Wednesday, we witnessed first hand the heart of a champion, and it belonged to the T.C Williams basketball team. Just two weeks ago, the Titans were stripped of 12 wins, and forced to tell two of their better players that their time wearing the proud T.C Williams uniform was over. So often, the media tells the story, mentions the names of the players, and then moves on ... ]]> http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/02/the_real_story_about_tc_willia.php http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/02/the_real_story_about_tc_willia.php Thu, 18 Feb 2010 02:54:10 -0500 ASHBURN, VA - It's been a little over a month since the Ashburn community was sent into shock with the departure of then head football coach Michael Burnett, but that shock should turn to a feeling of optimism with the news that former Stone Bridge offensive coordinator Matt Griffis has been named head football coach of the Spartans. Griffis has lived in Loudoun County for the past 15 years, and has coached with Stone Bridge's Mickey Thompson for the past 14 years. He takes over a program that has reached unprecedented heights, winning the last two Group AA Division 4 ... ]]> http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/02/broad_run_football_welcomes_a.php http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/02/broad_run_football_welcomes_a.php Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:31:13 -0500 STERLING, VA - MEDIA ADVISORY VIP BASEBALL NAME CONTEST PRESS EVENT VIP to Announce Three Names for Final Phase of Contest Who: Bob Farren, Principle, VIP Baseball Loudoun County Baseball Coaches and Fans When: Monday, February 15, 2010 11:00 AM Where: 45685 Oakbrook Ct , Suite 110 Sterling, VA (Gameday Magazine) Directions at http://bit.ly/vipevent What: Join VIP Baseball, as the Name-Your-Team contest enters its ultimate phase! After receiving hundreds and hundreds of suggestions from the public over the last six weeks, VIP Baseball has narrowed the list to three (3) final names for our new Atlantic League baseball team. Come ... ]]> http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/02/vip_baseball_name_contest_pres.php http://gamedaymagazine.com/2010/02/vip_baseball_name_contest_pres.php Mon, 15 Feb 2010 01:56:18 -0500