Recruiting Insider: Gonzaga


Posted at 09:23 AM ET, 05/20/2013

Broad Run alum Holly King among six local products on Washington Spirit
By Brandon Parker
LETTERS OF INTEREST | Holly King, a standout soccer player at Broad Run and the University of Florida, is one of six locals playing for the National Women's Soccer League's Washington Spirit.

By Brandon Parker  |  09:23 AM ET, 05/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Baseball, Broad Run, Broadneck, Catonsville, Churchill, DeMatha, Elizabeth Seton, Episcopal, Forest Park, Georgetown Prep, Girls Soccer, Gonzaga, Howard, Lacrosse, Landon, Madison, Maret, McNamara, Mount Hebron, National Cathedral, River Hill, Rowing, Sherwood, Soccer, Softball, South River, St. Stephen's/St. Agnes, Track and Field, Westminster

Posted at 09:05 AM ET, 05/14/2013

Oxon Hill's Magic Harris signs with Seton Hill
By Eric Detweiler
LETTERS OF INTEREST | Oxon Hill senior point guard Magic Harris had Division I options but chose to sign with Division II Seton Hill on Monday.

By Eric Detweiler  |  09:05 AM ET, 05/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, Chesapeake, Gonzaga, Good Counsel, Loudoun County, Oxon Hill, South River, Wilson, Woodgrove

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 05/13/2013

Whirlwind month ends with Paul VI's Jamall Robinson heading to Hofstra
By Brandon Parker
LETTERS OF INTEREST | Paul VI’s Jamall Robinson, right, sheds light on his decision to ask for a release from his letter of intent with Niagara.

By Brandon Parker  |  09:00 AM ET, 05/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Baseball, Boys' Basketball, Calverton, DeMatha, Gonzaga, Lacrosse, Langley, Madison, McNamara, North Point, O'Connell, Oakland Mills, Paul VI, Rowing, Softball, st. albans, St. Mary's Ryken, The Heights, Whitman

Posted at 08:55 AM ET, 05/06/2013

O'Connell's Melo Trimble, Potomac's Dion Wiley lead class of 2014 basketball prospects
By Brandon Parker
LETTERS OF INTEREST | With the AAU circuit underway and college coaches on the recruiting trail, see which local boys’ basketball players are primed for a big summer.

By Brandon Parker  |  08:55 AM ET, 05/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Baseball, Boys' Basketball, DeMatha, Gonzaga, Montrose Christian, O'Connell, Paul VI, Potomac (Md.), Rowing, st. albans, St. John's, Theodore Roosevelt, Track & Field, westfield

Posted at 04:31 PM ET, 04/23/2013

Maryland offers WCAC guards Tre Campbell, Bryant Crawford, Franklin Howard
By Brandon Parker
The Terps aim to shore up their back court with offers for St. John’s junior Tre Campbell and sophomores Bryant Crawford (Gonzaga) and Franklin Howard (Paul VI).

By Brandon Parker  |  04:31 PM ET, 04/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, Gonzaga, Maryland, Paul VI, St. John's

Posted at 03:03 PM ET, 04/23/2013

Capital Classic all-star game rosters feature Kris Jenkins, Aquille Carr
By Brandon Parker
The 40th installment of the Capital Classic boys' basketball all-star game will be held Sunday at T.C. Williams and features many of the areas top talents.

By Brandon Parker  |  03:03 PM ET, 04/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, Coolidge, DeMatha, Gonzaga, Herndon, Magruder, Montrose Christian, North Point, O'Connell, Princeton Day, Riverdale Baptist, Sidwell Friends

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 04/22/2013

NFL draft: Gonzaga alum A.J. Francis works to catch league's attention
By Brandon Parker
LETTERS OF INTEREST | A.J. Francis, a defensive lineman at Maryland, hopes his physical play will help him be selected in this week's NFL draft.

By Brandon Parker  |  09:00 AM ET, 04/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, Crew, Football, Georgetown Prep, Gonzaga, Herndon, Lacrosse, Landon, Maryland, McNamara, Oakton, Riverdale Baptist, Rowing, Soccer, Washington-Lee

Posted at 08:58 AM ET, 04/09/2013

Gonzaga's Tyler Golian emerges as top faceoff specialist
By Eric Detweiler
LETTERS OF INTEREST | Gonzaga senior Tyler Golian has patiently paid his dues to become the primary faceoff option for the top-ranked Eagles, heading into Tuesday's matchup with No. 2 Landon.

By Eric Detweiler  |  08:58 AM ET, 04/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Broadneck, Chantilly, Gonzaga, Lacrosse, Lake Braddock, Landon, Langley, River Hill, Robinson

Posted at 08:59 AM ET, 04/08/2013

Gonzaga's Miles Taylor, Robbie Walker ready for tough 2013 schedule
By Brandon Parker
LETTERS OF INTEREST | Led by recent Georgie Tech commit Miles Taylor and touted junior Robbie Walker, Gonzaga's football team will take on a tough schedule in 2013.

By Brandon Parker  |  08:59 AM ET, 04/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  All-Met, Football, Girls' basketball, Gonzaga, Lake Braddock, Oakton, Soccer, Spalding, Track and Field, westfield

Posted at 11:39 AM ET, 03/22/2013

Landon, Georgetown Prep and Gonzaga boys' lacrosse highlight field at Spring Classic
By Eric Detweiler
Gonzaga, Landon and Georgetown Prep lacrosse highlight the field in the second annual Spring Classic on Friday.

By Eric Detweiler  |  11:39 AM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys Lacrosse, Georgetown Prep, Gonzaga, Lacrosse, Landon

Posted at 09:01 AM ET, 03/22/2013

Robinson's Joe Wilson visits Maryland, Trace McSorley gets offer from U-Conn.
By Brandon Parker
LETTERS OF INTEREST | Robinson junior tailback Joe Wilson took his first unofficial visit to Maryland while Trace McSorley reeled in an offer from U-Conn.

By Brandon Parker  |  09:01 AM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Briar Woods, Football, Girls Soccer, Gonzaga, North Point, Robinson, Stone Bridge

Posted at 12:12 PM ET, 03/21/2013

Kris Jenkins, Marquis Wright named Gatorade players of the year
By Brandon Parker
BOYS’ BASKETBALL | Gonzaga's Kris Jenkins and North Point's Marquis Wright were named Gatorade state players of the year.

By Brandon Parker  |  12:12 PM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Boys' Basketball, Gonzaga, North Point

Posted at 11:05 AM ET, 03/21/2013

NCAA tournament 2013: Top high school athletes make their picks
By Eric Detweiler
Local high school athletes weigh in with their NCAA tournament predictions.

By Eric Detweiler  |  11:05 AM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Eleanor Roosevelt, Gonzaga, Josh Hart, Kris Jenkins, March Madness, NCAA tournament, O'Connell

Posted at 04:15 PM ET, 03/13/2013

Gonzaga grad Ian Hummer named Ivy League player of the year
By Preston Williams
The senior forward, whose father and uncle played for the Tigers, ranks second on the school's all-time scoring list behind Bill Bradley.

By Preston Williams  |  04:15 PM ET, 03/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Boys' Basketball, Gonzaga

Posted at 09:02 AM ET, 03/12/2013

Letters of Interest: New era of city hoops champions begins
By Brandon Parker
LETTERS OF INTEREST | The DCSAA crowned its first basketball champions at the Verizon Center amid much fanfare.

By Brandon Parker  |  09:02 AM ET, 03/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Ballou, Boys' Basketball, Coolidge, DeMatha, Eleanor Roosevelt, Georgetown Day, Girls' basketball, Gonzaga, H.D. Woodson, O'Connell, Spalding, St. John's, westfield

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 03/08/2013

Letters of Interest: W.T. Woodson's Eric Bowles is a super sophomore
By Brandon Parker
LETTERS OF INTEREST | With four starters graduating from Virginia AAA state semifinalist W.T. Woodson, expect more opponents and recruiters to pay attention to guard Eric Bowles.

By Brandon Parker  |  09:00 AM ET, 03/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Boys' Basketball, calvert, Coolidge, Damascus, DeMatha, Eleanor Roosevelt, Friendly, George Mason, Girls' basketball, Gonzaga, Good Counsel, McKinley, North Point, O'Connell, Oakland Mills, River Hill, Sidwell Friends, St. John's, Theodore Roosevelt, W.T. Woodson, Whitman, Wise

Posted at 09:11 AM ET, 03/07/2013

Letters of Interest: Robinson RB Joe Wilson awaits first offer
By Brandon Parker
LETTERS OF INTEREST | After leading the area with 2,358 rushing yards and 33 touchdowns last season, Robinson junior running back Joe Wilson has yet to receive as much as a phone call from a college coach.

By Brandon Parker  |  09:11 AM ET, 03/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Boys' Basketball, Eleanor Roosevelt, Football, Friendly, Girls' basketball, Gonzaga, Good Counsel, Hockey, Loudoun County, North Point, Robinson, Wrestling

Posted at 03:54 PM ET, 02/25/2013

Gonzaga senior guard Charles Glover commits to Mount St. Mary's
By Brandon Parker
After going under the radar, Gonzaga senior guard Charles Glover has committed to play at Mount St. Mary's

By Brandon Parker  |  03:54 PM ET, 02/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Boys' Basketball, Gonzaga

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 02/20/2013

Letters of Interest: Georgetown, Indiana high on Gonzaga's Bryant Crawford
By Brandon Parker
LETTERS OF INTEREST | After missing his freshman season with a broken leg, Gonzaga's Bryant Crawford has emerged as one of the area's top recruits with offers from Georgetown and Indiana.

By Brandon Parker  |  09:00 AM ET, 02/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Boys' Basketball, Eleanor Roosevelt, George Mason, Gonzaga, Potomac (Md.), Robinson, Sidwell Friends, South County, South Lakes, Stonewall Jackson, W.T. Woodson, Wakefield

Posted at 04:31 PM ET, 02/19/2013

Gonzaga's Nicko Corriveau named Gatorade District of Columbia player of the year
By Roman Stubbs
Gonzaga's Nicko Corriveau has been named the Gatorade District of Columbia Boys Soccer Player of the Year.

By Roman Stubbs  |  04:31 PM ET, 02/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys Soccer, Gonzaga, Nicko Corriveau

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 02/18/2013

Letters of Interest: All-Met basketball progress report
By Brandon Parker
LETTERS OF INTEREST | With basketball season nearing its end, we take a closer look at some of area's top All-Met candidates.

By Brandon Parker  |  09:00 AM ET, 02/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Boys' Basketball, Bullis, Gonzaga, Good Counsel, Hayfield, Herndon, Maret, O'Connell, Oakton, Princeton Day, Riverdale Baptist, Robinson, South County, westfield

Posted at 08:59 AM ET, 02/15/2013

Letters of Interest: Lindsay Allen of St. John's adds McDonald's all-American to list of accolades
By Brandon Parker
LETTERS OF INTEREST | St. John's point guard Lindsay Allen describes being selected to the McDonald's all-American Game as "surreal."

By Brandon Parker  |  08:59 AM ET, 02/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Basketball, Boys' Basketball, Centreville, Chantilly, Gar-Field, Girls' basketball, Gonzaga, Herndon, Lake Braddock, Madison, Maret, O'Connell, Oakton, Paul VI, Potomac (Va.), Princeton Day, Riverdale Baptist, Robinson, South Lakes, St. John's, The Potomac School, W.T. Woodson

Posted at 02:55 PM ET, 02/13/2013

Roddy Peters, Kris Jenkins highlight local talent in latest ESPN player rankings
By Brandon Parker
Suitland's Roddy Peters, Gonzaga's Kris Jenkins and Montrose Christian's Ishmail Wainright are some of the top local players listed in ESPN's latest high school player rankings.

By Brandon Parker  |  02:55 PM ET, 02/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Boys' Basketball, DeMatha, Gonzaga, Montrose Christian, Paul VI, Potomac (Md.), Sidwell Friends, Suitland