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Herndon native chops through national Taekwondo competition
Herndon native Elena Kelley, 41, won gold at the 2024 AAU Taekwondo National Championship at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention Center in Florida on July 1. She competed in the Female 33-42 age bracket in the traditional open forms in poomsae. The competitors were judged on technique, power, focus, rhythm,...
Steve Keller returning to Great Falls to coach "Electric" pro basketball team
Longtime prep and collegiate basketball coach Steve Keller is returning to Great Falls to lead the Great Falls "Electric" professional men's basketball team for the 2025 season. Longtime prep and collegiate basketball coach Steve Keller is returning to Great Falls to lead the Great Falls "Electric" professional men's basketball team...
McLean Majors dominate state Little League softball tourney
Look what the McLean Little League Majors All-Stars did in recent District 4 and state girls softball tournaments. McLean overwhelmed opponents, going 9-0 in the competitions and outscoring those teams a combined 118-19. The All-Stars had one shutout and six opponents scored just one run. McLean defeated Great Falls in...
Falls Church Little League All-Stars Claim District Runner-Up Title
The Falls Church Kiwanis Little League All-Stars program has concluded another thrilling season, marked by impressive performances and unforgettable moments on the diamond. The Majors team placed runner’s up out of the 12 teams participating in VA’s District 4 which is widely considered to be the most talented in the state. The team showcased grit and dedication, finishing with a commendable record of 5-2 in the tournament. Their six week journey together was marked by memorable victories, hard-fought battles and a lot of fun.
Oakton, Hamlet, Highlands among local division diving champs
Four local summer diving teams in the GazetteLeader’s coverage areas won division championships in the Northern Virginia Swimming League. The Oakton Otters, with a 4-1 record, finished first in Division I for the third year in a row. Overall the division crown was the team’s fourth straight, winning Division II in 2021.
Video: Trying to make sense of the impact of NIL on college sports
I stumbled upon a report on NIL from a Lincoln, Neb.,-based company, Opendorse, that purports to work with more than 100,000 college student-athletes in the NIL sector. The report, “NIL at 3,” provides an overview of how NIL has grown since the rollout in 2021, and where things are headed.
John Janawicz Surges into Lead of Another Major
As several players made massive strides up and down the leaderboard, a three-time PBA50 Tour major champion stretched his legs the most at Bowl America Bull Run in Manassas, Va. John Janawicz rose from 12th place to first following two eight-game rounds of round-robin match play in the Bud Moore...
Front Royal Cardinals Set for “Catholic Night” Showdown with Woodstock River Bandits on July 19th
Front Royal Cardinals Set to Battle Purcellville Cannons on July 18. The Front Royal Cardinals are gearing up for a thrilling match against the Purcellville Cannons on July 18, 2024. This highly anticipated game will take place at Bing Crosby Stadium, with the first pitch scheduled for 7 p.m. Fans can arrive early, as the gates will open at 6 p.m., providing ample time to find the best seats and soak in the pre-game atmosphere.
Chesterbrook wins final swim meet; Langley ties for first place
The Chesterbrook Tiger Sharks (4-1) ended their summer regular swimming season with a 290-130 road victory over Donaldson Run in Division 1 Northern Virginia Swimming League action. Chesterbrook finished second in the division standings. In the win, double race winners were Katherine Talbert, McKenzie Cory, Emma Maher, Mara Wilson, Ezra...
Heat, humidity impacting Montgomery County cycling groups
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The heat and humidity is having an impact on cycling groups in Montgomery County. The chair of the Rockville Bicycle Committee, Jake Jakubek, said their weekly group rides have been canceled for the past few weeks because of the high temperatures. Jakubek said when he does go for […]
All Smiles for the Solheim: LPGA, Robert Trent Jones Golf Club ready to put on a show in Gainesville
In terms of worldwide impact on women’s golf, few events are more inspiring than the Solheim Cup – a three-day competition featuring the top 12 female players from the LPGA Tour against the top 12 female players from the Ladies European Tour in a match-play competition. So when...
Short Track Weekly: Drivers To Watch at Langley’s Hampton Heat
Things are heating up in Virginia. The southeastern stars of Late Model Stock Car racing will gather at Langley Speedway this Saturday (July 20) for the 16th Annual Hampton Heat. The 200-lap test around one of the toughest tracks in the region serves as the second leg of the Virginia Triple Crown.
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