Rain Cancels High School Sports Tuesday

Woodbridge High School has issued cancellations for Tuesday games.

Several area high schools have canceled outdoor games for this evening due to the impending threat of thunderstorms. Here's the list of the cancelations we have so far:  Woodbridge Senior High School: Gar-Field Senior High School:  Hylton High School: no cancellations announced Freedom High School:  The National Weather Service forecast calls for showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Tuesday, with total rainfalls of less than a tenth of an inch. There could be a chance of higher rain accumulation in areas affected by thunderstorms.  ____ Get daily and breaking news email updates from Woodbridge Patch by signing up for newsletters here.

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Lady Vikings in Hitting Slump

Woodbridge Senior High softball team loses three straight to reach a record of .500.

The Woodbridge Senior High School varsity softball team dropped three straight games last week and is now fourth in the Cardinal District. Despite the .500 record and the team's current slump, the Vikings have talented players at all positions and could be championship contenders if they only remained consistent with their efforts. Senior Lindsey Slover, starting pitcher and one of the team captains, showed signs of brilliance and composure as she pitched her way out of multiple bases-loaded situations against Gar-Field and Forest Park. She also had a fairly decent week at the plate, with the best day being against Stonewall Jackson when she hit three for four, walked once, and stole a base. Slover has committed to play at Ferrum College …

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P-Nats Win Series Against Myrtle Beach

Potomac Nationals won two games in a row after their six-game losing streak.

Gar-Field's Top Tennis Players Aim to Increase Financial IQ

International Baccalaureate program prepares them for success on and off the court.

The official slogan of Gar-Field Senior High School is "School of Champions." It's a bold slogan. The numerous sport team banners that hang throughout the campus, though, are a testament to the athletic skill of past and present Gar-Field students. There's another bold slogan that Gar-Field could adopt, though: "School of Overachievers." Get daily and breaking news email updates from Woodbridge Patch by signing up for newsletters here. Many Prince William County parents are aware that Gar-Field is an International Baccalaureate (IB) school. College-level essay papers, semester-long personal projects and community service are required of all IB students. Classes begin at 7:30 a.m., and IB students who also participate in athletic programs …

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Woodbridge Coach Earns 110th Career Victory

Woodbridge defeats Potomac in 12 innings, 7-6

With a runner on second base in the bottom of the 12th inning against Potomac High School Thursday night, Woodbridge Senior High School senior Justin Petok stepped into the batter's box for the sixth time. The Panthers had just made their third pitching change of the night, so Petok settled into his stance and waited, unsure of what to expect. He swung through a fastball pitch and sat on an off-speed ball. Then, on the third pitch he made contact, which seemed to catch Potomac off-guard.  The ground ball skimmed across the mound—barely missing the glove of pitcher Drew Bringvel—into center field, which brought Chase Upham across home plate for the walk-off win and coach Jason Ritenour's 110th career victory. The three-hour marathon game …

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Local Speed Skating Siblings Race to Success

Monica and Ethan Sohn, of Fairfax Station, both recently took home speed skating medals.

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USA Swimming Members to Swim in Woodbridge to Fight Breast Cancer

They'll swim 5,000 meters on March 4 to raise money for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.

On March 4, 37 Shark Tank Racing Squad swimmers, along with other swimmers from local swim teams, will swim 5,000 meters to raise money and awareness for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.  The swim will take place at Woodbridge Sport & Health from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. "The swimmers range in age from 8 to 22 and most live in the greater Fairfax area," coach Patty Friedman said. "The children have learned facts about Breast Cancer and are spreading the word, taking general donations and pledges per lap. At the present time, their goal is to raise $7000. Team Shark Tank has their own fundraising page for online donations and information." Last year, the Shark Tank Racing Squad raised $6500 at the same event. Friedman herself walks in the annual …

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Rachel Leon

12:47 pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Bob: Thanks for your comment. This was an oversight on my part, and it has been corrected.   more ›