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Westfield Blanks Centreville

Bulldogs extend winning streak to 32 games.

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Chantilly Baseball Comes Back to Win State Championship

Chargers score three runs in bottom of seventh to beat Battlefield.

The Chantilly baseball team scored three runs in the bottom of the seventh to beat Battlefield in the 6A state championship game on Saturday.

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State Tournament Roundup

W-L boys' soccer, Robinson girls', boys' lax among teams competing for titles.

The 6A state championships are being held today at Robinson and Lake Braddock.

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Chantilly Pitcher DiCesare Earns Nine-Inning Postseason Win

Chargers survive stellar effort from West Potomac’s Sara.

The Chantilly baseball team beat West Potomac on May 25.

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'Carter One, Carter Two' Lead Centreville to Win Over Madison

Senior Bach homers, junior Egbers throws two-hit shutout.

The Centreville baseball team defeated Madison on Friday in the 6A North region quarterfinals.

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Mount Vernon: West Potomac's Dillard Puts Away Conference 5 Champ Chantilly

Wolverines catcher Divine makes key pickoff throw in sixth inning.

The West Potomac softball team beat Chantilly in the regional tournament on Tuesday.

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Alexandria: TC Girls’ Soccer Beats Chantilly in 11-Round PK Shootout

Titans advance to face Patriot in 6A North region quarterfinals.

The T.C. Williams girls' soccer team beat Chantilly on Tuesday.

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Sixth-Inning Rally Lifts Chantilly Baseball to Conference 5 Championship

Chargers pitcher Wagner throws complete game against Centreville.

The Chantilly baseball team won the Conference 5 championship.

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Centreville Baseball Keeps Season Alive with Win Over Herndon

Wildcats pitcher Egbers strikes out 12 in six innings, gets no decision.

The Centreville baseball team defeated Herndon 5-4 in eight innings on Saturday.

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Westfield Boys’ Lax Earns Region Tournament Berth

Bulldogs hold off Herndon in Conference 5 tournament.

The Westfield boys' lacrosse team beat Herndon 12-11 on Friday.

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Centreville Girls' Lax: New Coach, New Stars, Same Results

Murphy scores 7 goals in win over Chantilly on Monday.

Centreville defeated Chantilly 15-5 on Monday.

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Westfield's Francis, Centreville's Unterkofler Shine at Nova Challenge

Westfield guard named MVP, Centreville senior wins dunk contest.

Westfield's Blake Francis and Centreville's William Unterkofler perform well at the Nova Challenge.

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Meehan’s OT Goal Lifts Chantilly Boys’ Lax Over Woodson

Chargers come from behind late to avoid 0-2 start.

The Chantilly boys' lacrosse team overcame a three-goal deficit against Woodson.

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Centreville: Westfield Boys’ Basketball Wins State Championship

Bulldogs first Fairfax County team to win states since 1981.

The Westfield boys' basketball team won the state championship.

Centreville: Scanlon's Game-Winner Sends Westfield Back to State Final

Senior scores 26 points in semifinal victory over Woodside.

The Westfield boys' basketball team defeats Woodside in the state semifinals.

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Centreville: Westfield Boys' Basketball Returns to Winning Ways

Bulldogs beat C.D. Hylton in 6A state quarterfinals.

Westfield defeated C.D. Hylton in the state quarterfinals on Friday.

Centreville: Westfield in Need of ‘Soul Searching’ After Loss

Bulldogs to face Hylton in state quarterfinals Friday at Robinson.

The Westfield boys' basketball team finished region runner-up.

6A North Roundup: Westfield, Battlefield Advance to Tournament Final

West Potomac, West Springfield to play in third-place game.

Westfield and Battlefield won on Friday night.

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Scanlon, Francis Lead Westfield to Conference 5 Championship

Bulldog seniors combine for 56 points in win over Chantilly.

The Westfield boys' basketball team defeated Chantilly in the Conference 5 championship game on Friday.

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’Scrappy’ Wildcats Fall to Undefeated Cougars

Centreville coach Watson upset about officiating.

The Centreville girls' basketball team lost to Oakton on Monday.

Snowstorm Q&A: Westfield’s Karl Practiced on Turf in Basement

Snowstorm Q&A with Westfield field hockey player Mackenzie Karl.

Clougherty's Late Free Throws Push Chantilly Past Herndon

Chargers junior finishes with 19 points and 11 rebounds.

The Chantilly girls' basketball team defeated Herndon 50-48 on Monday.

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Resilient Westfield Football Wins State Championship

Bulldogs defeat Oscar Smith 49-42 in triple overtime.

The Westfield football team defeated Oscar Smith on Dec. 12 to win the 6A state championship.

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Chantilly: Westfield Beats South County for Region Championship

Bulldogs take home title after losing in four straight region finals.

The Westfield football game will face Oscar Smith on Saturday in the 6A state championship game.

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Karl's Overtime Goal Gives Westfield Field Hockey Team Region Championship

Bulldogs will face loser of today's 6A South final in state semis Nov. 13.

The Westfield field hockey team defeated T.C. Williams 1-0 in overtime Thursday to win the 6A North region championship.

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Chantilly Volleyball Holds Off Langley in Five Sets

Chargers’ Molina totals 19 kills, Recto has 14.

The Chantilly volleyball team beat Langley on Monday.

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Chantilly: Westfield Defense Delivers Victory Against T.C. Williams

Short-handed Bulldogs win eight days after losing to South County.

The Westfield football team defeated T.C. Williams 21-6 on Sept. 19.

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Chantilly's Recto Tallies 21 Kills in Victory over Lake Braddock

Chargers improve to 4-0 with win over Bruins.

The Chantilly volleyball team defeated Lake Braddock 3-1 on Thursday.

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Centreville Field Hockey Goes 4-0 at Blast ALS Tourney

Wildcats outscore opponents 7-0 at Lake Braddock SS.

The Centreville field hockey team went 4-0 at the Blast ALS tournament.

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Clifton Resident Jacoby Commits to Naval Academy

Rising sophomore attackman/midfielder plays for Episcopal.

Episcopal rising sophomore Connor Jacoby is committed to play lacrosse at the Naval Academy.

Chantilly: Westfield Grad Wants to Bring Back Girls’ Golf Team

Kara Moore recalls the benefits of golf during her time at Westfield.

Kara Moore was a four-time regional qualifier for the Westfield girls' golf team.

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Q&A: Centreville Grad Newell To Play Lacrosse at JMU

US Lacrosse All-American fan of “Remember the Titans.”

Q&A with Centreville grad Caroline Wakefield.

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Q&A: UNC-Bound Wakefield Plays in All-America Game

Centreville graduate enjoys steak, Will Ferrell movies.

Q&A with Centreville grad Caroline Wakefield.

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Burke: Injured Moore Helps Robinson Boys' Lacrosse Win State Title

Rams beat Chantilly in double overtime to repeat as 6A state champion.

The Robinson boys' lacrosse team defeated Chantilly 10-9 in double overtime to win the 6A state title.

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Burke: Robinson Girls’ Lax Advances to State Championship Game

Rams beat Centreville 15-13 in overtime in state semifinals.

The Robinson girls' lacrosse team defeated Centreville 15-13 in overtime in the 6A state semifinals on Tuesday.

Chantilly Baseball Falls to Madison

Chargers will face Western Branch on June 12 in state semifinals.

Matt Favero stood on the Madison High School baseball field following Friday’s 6A North region championship game and recalled the mellow mindset he possessed while returning to the mound for the top of the fourth inning.

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Vienna: Favero's Arm, Bat Lead Madison Baseball to Region Championship

Warhawks beat Chantilly 9-0 in Friday's 6A North region tournament final.

The Madison baseball team beat Chantilly 9-0 on Friday in the 6A North region championship game.

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Young Players Shine in Postseason for Westfield Girls’ Lacrosse

Frosh McNamara, sophomore Markert combine for 9 goals in region semis.

The Westfield girls’ lacrosse program graduated eight seniors from its 2014 state championship team, including all-state athletes Molly O’Sullivan, Meghan Heick and Rachael Ulsh

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Centreville Girls’ Lacrosse Falls to Oakton in Region Semis

Wildcats still headed to states after quarterfinal victory.

The Centreville girls’ lacrosse team is headed to the state tournament, but not in the fashion they wanted.

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Centreville Girls’ Lacrosse Falls to Oakton in Region Semis

Wildcats still headed to states after quarterfinal victory.

The Centreville girls' lacrosse team lost to Oakton in overtime on Saturday.

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Chantilly: Young Players Shine in Postseason for Westfield Girls’ Lacrosse

Frosh McNamara, sophomore Markert combine for 9 goals in region semis.

The Westfield girls' lacrosse team earned a state tournament berth.

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CVHS Girls’ Lacrosse Falls to Robinson in Conference 5 Final

Newell, Wakefield each score four goals in defeat.

The Robinson girls’ lacrosse team entered Friday’s rematch with Centreville in search of not only a conference championship, but proof the Rams’ regular-season victory over the Wildcats was about more than just yellow cards.

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Chantilly Beats Oakton for Conference 5 Championship

DiCesare drives in winning run, earns victory on mound.

After driving in the go-ahead run in the bottom of the fifth inning, Chantilly’s Jared DiCesare stepped on the mound and ensured there would be no three-peat for the Oakton baseball team.

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Chantilly Baseball Beats Oakton for Conference 5 Championship

DiCesare drives in winning run, earns victory on mound.

The Chantilly baseball team defeated Oakton 2-1 on May 22 to win the Conference 5 championship.

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Burke: Robinson Girls' Lax Beats Centreville for Conference 5 Championship

Four different Rams score four goals during conference final.

The Robinson girls' lacrosse team beat Centreville 19-13 on Friday.

Centreville Girls’ Lax Suffers First Loss in Regular-Season Finale

Wildcats issued six yellow cards in 25-20 loss to Robinson.

The hype surrounding Monday night’s matchup between the Robinson and Centreville girls’ lacrosse teams built throughout the day with comments on social media. Things got even more intense when focus shifted to the field. In a battle for the top seed in the Conference 5 tournament, the Rams and Wildcats engaged in physical play, and combined for 45 goals and eight yellow cards. There was even a brief sideline dispute between head coaches.

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Burke: Cool-Headed Robinson Girls' Lax Hands Centreville First Loss

Obregon leads Rams with eight goals; Wildcats receive six yellow cards.

The Robinson girls' lacrosse team defeated Centreville 25-20 on Monday.

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Chantilly Baseball Aiming for Return to State Final

Senior pitcher Hogle tosses complete game in win over Herndon.

The Chantilly baseball team defeated Herndon 7-1 on May 1.

Centreville Girls’ Soccer Ties Herndon

After suffering its first loss of the season, the Centreville girls’ soccer team responded with a goal in the first minute of its following match against Herndon.

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Chantilly Boys’ Lax to Face Robinson in Battle of State Powers

Chargers beat Herndon 10-1 Monday.

The Chantilly boys’ lacrosse team spent the first half of Monday’s game at Herndon playing like a group potentially looking ahead to Thursday’s matchup with defending state champion Robinson. The Chargers’ second-half performance assured any slip-ups would not result in defeat.

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