Brothers from Sidwell become one of the area’s top tennis tandems
Aristotelis and Demetrios Bezianis are the Quakers' top doubles team. In other notes: Two nearby schools compete for lacrosse bragging rights in Severn, Lewis soccer looks to take it a step further, and Churchill baseball boasts big bats.
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In dominant 9-0 start, Damascus softball sweeps long-awaited round robin
In other notes, Good Counsel’s Leah Stephens dominates at distance running; Holton-Arms golf develops quickly; Robinson soccer keeps the ball moving; and Paul VI lacrosse takes off.
After unsuccessful push to let a girl wrestle, St. John’s coach resigns
Michael Sprague clashed with his school's administration this past winter because it would not allow a girl to participate on his team.
With a little extra effort, the Patriot girls’ soccer team tops rival Battlefield
The Pioneers took down their Prince William County rivals, 2-1, thanks to a pair of goals that required a second chance.
DeMatha taps St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes’s Mike Jones as next basketball coach
Mike Jones is set to become DeMatha's third full-time head basketball coach since 1956.
Football, recruiting and 9 p.m. bedtime: The life of a middle school QB
Ben Raines, 14, was one of the area’s most sought-after prospects. Which high school would he pick?
Under new coach, Briar Woods soccer starts fresh and continues success
In other notes, Bowie lacrosse looks to take the next step, Patuxent baseball starts its season 9-0, and a Gar-Field alum helps bring the joy back to the Red Wolves' track program as head coach.
Holton-Arms lacrosse builds culture and confidence in return to field
In other notes, Tuscarora soccer wins with a squad of young contributors, Riverside softball strives toward a state title game on its home field, and local tennis players prepare for spring tournaments.
Bishop Ireton wins the draws, rallies past Marriotts Ridge in girls’ lacrosse
The Cardinals rally from a late four-goal deficit to overcome the Mustangs, 11-10
Sidwell Friends girls’ basketball closes perfect season with another title
The Quakers won the first State Champions Invitational in Florida by beating Lake Highland Prep, 50-39.
O’Connell softball’s biggest strength? Its bodybuilding pitcher.
Junior Katie Kutz, an Oklahoma State commit, has changed her training for her new passion, and it is paying off on the field.
As Oakton tennis looks to repeat, Cougars face daily challenges
In other notes, Washington-Liberty soccer starts 6-0, Yorktown lacrosse reckons with its bulls-eye, La Plata baseball finds a defensive star and Landon golf gets ready for a difficult IAC schedule.
Sherwood softball regains confidence with a single piece of paper
In other notes, Madison soccer welcomes its spring break, Northwood lacrosse looks strong, and an Osbourn Park athlete rediscovers her discus groove.
St. John’s breezes past Gonzaga in matchup of nation’s top lacrosse teams
With a 17-6 win, the Cadets show they're done looking up at the Eagles.
No. 1 South County girls’ soccer finds a worthy opponent in No. 2 Colgan
The Stallions and Sharks traded blows all evening and finished in a scoreless draw.
Chopticon turns to its senior, and he delivers a shutout of La Plata
Senior Allen Miller keeps the defending Maryland 3A champion Braves unbeaten with six-plus shutout innings.
Basketball season lives on for four local programs headed to national events
New Hope and McNamara girls head to Florida for Geico Nationals; Sidwell boys and girls go south next week for inaugural State Champions Invitational.
2021-22 Winter All-Met Players of the Year
The D.C. area's top athletes from basketball, ice hockey, indoor track, swimming and wrestling.
