Friday, November 8, 2013

Washington-Lee Beats Rival Yorktown to Win District Title (8 Nov 2013)

The visiting Washington-Lee Generals blanked their cross-town rivals, the Yorktown Patriots, in varsity football action on Friday night at Yorktown's Greenbrier Stadium. The 10-0 victory secured the Generals first National District title since 1975. (Photo galleries: DMVpix or MaxPreps)

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Lights Out for Yorktown @ Washington-Lee Freshman/JV Football (7 Nov 2013)

The Washington-Lee Generals won both games against their cross-town rival, the Yorktown Patriots. The Generals' Freshmen football team won 48-26. The Junior Varsity game was much closer. Yorktown scored on their opening drive and led going into the half on a field goal as the clock expired. The Generals scored touchdowns in both the 3rd and 4th quarters and had a 19-9 lead when the stadium lights went out with 2:19 remaining in the game.

Photo galleries:
     Freshman: DMVpix or MaxPreps
     Junior Varsity: DMVpix or MaxPreps

Saturday, November 2, 2013

WCAC Soccer Champions: Good Counsel Girls and DeMatha Boys (2 Nov 2013)

The girls varsity soccer championship game between the Bishop O'Connell Knights and Our Lady of Good Counsel Falcons was settled midway in the first half when senior Karli Cirovski's free kick was headed home by sophomore Nia Dorsey (picture).

The boys championship game also played to a 1-0 finish with the DeMatha Stags scoring seven minutes into the first half against the Gonzaga Eagles. The goal was on a direct kick by senior Arion Assue and was followed by well-orchestrated "photo" celebration (start of 16 picture sequence).

Photo galleries:
     Bishop O'Connell vs. Good Counsel Girls: DMVpix or MaxPreps
     Gonzaga vs. DeMatha Boys: DMVpix or MaxPreps

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Three Competitive Matches for South Lakes @ Yorktown Volleyball (29 Oct 2013)

The visiting South Lakes Seahawks and host Yorktown Patriots volleyball teams kept the fans on the edge of their seats all evening with each match requiring a tie-breaker set. The Seahawks' Freshman and JV teams took home wins while the Patriots' Varsity team won their final regular season game while celebrating senior night.

Photo galleries:
     Freshman: DMVpix or MaxPreps
     Junior Varsity: DMVpix or MaxPreps
     Varsity: DMVpix or MaxPreps

Bishop O'Connell Advances to Semi-Finals with Win Over Elizabeth Seton (29 Oct 2013)

The Bishop O'Connell Knights girls varsity soccer team won their WCAC quarter-final match against Elizabeth Seton by a score of 4-0. The Knights' goals were scored by Julia Phillips, Sofia Echeverria, Amanda Green and Lauren Harkes. (Photo galleries: DMVpix or MaxPreps)

Friday, October 25, 2013

Centreville Varsity Football Defeats Washington-Lee (25 Oct 2013)

The Centreville Wildcats varsity football teams remained undefeated after a Friday night victory against the Washington-Lee Generals. With the exception of a 3rd quarter touchdown for Centreville, all of the game's points came in the 1st half. The final score was Wildcats 53, Generals 7. (Photo galleries: DMVpix or MaxPreps)

Bishop O'Connell Soccer Bests Georgetown Visitation (25 Oct 2013)

The lady Bishop O'Connell Knights varsity soccer team beat the visiting Georgetown Visitation Prep Cubs by a score of 5-1 on a chilly Friday afternoon. The Knights victory was behind a solid offensive performance by #12, Alexandra Mastrota, who scored a hat trick. (Photo galleries: DMVpix or MaxPreps)

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Yorktown Volleyball Bounces Back Against McLean (23 Oct 2013)

The Yorktown Patriots volleyball teams won Wednesday's matches against the McLean Highlanders. The Freshman and JV (25-20, 25-10) teams won 2-0, while the Varsity team battled for a 3-2 win (21-25, 25-18, 25-17, 22-25, 15-12).

Photo galleries:
     Junior Varsity: DMVpix or MaxPreps
     Varsity: DMVpix or MaxPreps

Monday, October 21, 2013

Langley Volleyball Sweeps Yorktown (21 Oct 2013)

The Langley Saxons won all three matches against the host Yorktown Patriots in volleyball action on Monday evening. The JV teams played a close and exciting match with the Saxons winning the tie-breaker set (24-26, 26-24 and 15-12), while the Freshman (25-20, 25-23) and Varsity (25-23, 25-15, 25-16) teams won in straight sets.

Photo galleries:
     Freshman: DMVpix or MaxPreps
     Junior Varsity: DMVpix or MaxPreps
     Varsity: DMVpix or MaxPreps

Friday, October 18, 2013

Homecoming Victory for Yorktown vs. Wakefield Varsity Football (18 Oct 2013)

The Yorktown Patriots' varsity football team didn't disappoint the homecoming crowd in their game against the Wakefield Warriors on Friday night. The Patriots scored first and held their lead throughout the game, finishing with a score of 44-13.

On Thursday afternoon, the Patriots freshman were also victorious against the host Warriors by a score of 22-14.

Photo galleries:
     Freshman: DMVpix or MaxPreps
     Varsity: DMVpix or MaxPreps

Bishop McNamara @ Bishop O'Connell Girls Varsity Soccer (18 Oct 2013)

The lady Bishop O'Connell Knights soccer team won Friday's game against the Bishop McNamara Mustangs by a score of 3-0. The Knight's solid offensive play would have put more points on the board if not for the great defensive play by the Mustangs' goal keeper. (Photo galleries: DMVpix or MaxPreps)

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Potomac School @ Bishop O'Connell Boys Varsity Soccer (16 Oct 2013)

The boys varsity soccer game between the Bishop O'Connell Knights and The Potomac School Panthers was well played and remained close. The Knights took an early lead and kept the Panthers off the board until late in the 2nd half. The final score was Knights 3, Panthers 1. (Photo galleries: DMVpix and MaxPreps)

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Gonzaga Blanks Bishop O'Connell (12 Oct 2013)

The visiting Gonzaga Eagles started the varsity football game with a quick touchdown and moved the ball consistently throughout the game against the Bishop O'Connell Knights. With the Knights struggling on offense in their Saturday afternoon homecoming game, the Eagles had plenty of opportunity to score and won 31-0. (Photo galleries: DMVpix or MaxPreps)

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Yorktown Volleyball Sweeps Wakefield (10 Oct 2013)

The Yorktown Patriots scored straight set victories over the host Wakefield Warriors in volleyball action on a cold, wet Thursday evening.

Photo galleries:
     Freshman: DMVpix or MaxPreps
     Junior Varsity: DMVpix only
     Varsity: DMVpix or MaxPreps