Elite tennis pits players’ aspirations against high school obligations
With a demanding travel and training schedule, some top tennis players choose home schooling to manage their time.
By Aaron CredeurSpring 2023 high school sports scores
Daily scores for baseball, softball, lacrosse, soccer, track and field, tennis, golf, gymnastics and rowing.
By Washington Post StaffSoccer state champ Yorktown challenges itself; a softball superstar gets more dominant
In other spring sports notes, Glenelg lacrosse carries expectations to contend for another title, and the area is loaded with standout track and field athletes.
By Washington Post StaffSupreme Court asked to allow West Virginia’s transgender athlete ban
The case involves a 12-year-old transgender girl who is taking puberty blockers and wants to stay on the girls’ track and cross-country teams at her middle school.
By Robert BarnesBattlefield girls thump Yorktown in Va. Class 6 lacrosse state title rematch
After losing to the Patriots to end last season, the Bobcats make a statement by forcing a running clock in a dominant performance.
By Varun ShankarSt. Mary’s faceoff specialist battles; Lewis soccer tries to maintain its level
In other boys’ spring notes: Herndon baseball learns the value of mental toughness; Sidwell Friends tennis rebuilds with young team.
By Washington Post StaffCoach’s lessons stick with Broad Run softball even after his death
Ed Steele coached the Spartans to more than 500 wins in 30 years and delivered plenty of jokes and lessons before cancer took his life in February.
By Noah FergusonGirls’ lacrosse Top 10: With talented class of seniors gone, teams revamp
St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes, at No. 8, is one squad with a new look after capturing a championship last spring. Archbishop Spalding may be the team to beat.
By Varun ShankarLocal players to watch in March Madness, from Cinderella star to hometown hero
Former All-Mets, emerging stars mark rosters of NCAA tournament teams.
By Michael ErrigoVt. school banned from sporting events after refusal to face trans player
A Christian school in Vermont was banned by the state's athletic association for violating policies against gender discrimination.
By Kyle MelnickBaseball Top 10: Reloaded Georgetown Prep leads seven reigning champs
The Little Hoyas showed their strength with a victory Saturday over No. 4 Gonzaga. Sherwood and Freedom (South-Riding) come in at No. 2 and No. 3.
By Spencer NusbaumSoftball Top 10: Defending champion Madison is back on top to begin year
O'Connell, Sherwood and Damascus also return loaded rosters that should compete for titles.
By Noah FergusonBoys’ lacrosse Top 10: Parity early, but St. John’s remains No. 1
St. Mary’s (Annapolis), Georgetown Prep and Bullis round out a competitive, wide-open field.
By Shane ConnuckGirls’ soccer Top 10: Three defending champs lead spring’s first rankings
Broad Run, Briar Woods and Yorktown are all included in our first Top 10 of the season.
By Michael ErrigoBoys’ soccer Top 10: Defending Class 6 champion Langley leads the way
The Saxons were the only local program to claim a state title last spring.
By Michael ErrigoSt. Andrew’s senior, Bullis runners stand out at New Balance Nationals
With a nation-best time of 1 minute 48.27 seconds, Tinoda Matsatsa won the 800-meter race at the elite event in Boston over the weekend.
By Aaron CredeurGirls’ basketball final Top 20: Maryland, Virginia champs rise
While Sidwell Friends finishes in a familiar position at the top, several public school programs moved up after capturing titles this past weekend.
By Washington Post StaffBoys’ basketball final Top 20: Sidwell Friends finishes ahead of pack
The Quakers lead the way after winning MAC and DCSAA titles. The WCAC's St. John's and Paul VI come in behind them.
By Washington Post StaffMeade boys fall short of final goal, lose in Maryland 4A title game
The Mustangs led early but dropped the Class 4A boys' basketball championship to Parkville, 72-56.
By Varun ShankarWinter 2022-2023 high school sports scores
Daily scores for basketball, ice hockey, wrestling, swimming, gymnastics and indoor track.
By Washington Post Staff