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Dunne calls for independent probe in Hayfield recruiting scandal
Two days before Hayfield Secondary School’s season opener against West Springfield High School, Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid stood in Hayfield’s auditorium at a fiery community meeting in Alexandria. Flanked by her top legal and communications deputies in the front row, Reid told about 150 parents, staff, and community members that an internal investigation had cleared the school’s new football coach, Darryl Overton, and school district administrators of any wrongdoing regarding allegations of financial impropriety, retaliation, and illegal recruiting of more than 30 football players to the school. The players came from Freedom High School in Prince William County.
Robinson Boys ready to spike as boys’ volleyball returns
It’s fall in Fairfax County, which means football, field hockey, and several other sports are gearing up for another season. But there’s a sport that’s new to the field: boys’ volleyball. Volleyball isn’t uncommon, as the ladies have been taking command on the court for a...
Youth Across Maryland Compete in CHAMPS Olympics at Cheltenham Youth Detention Center
Young people from Maryland Department of Juvenile Services’ facilities across the state gathered at the Cheltenham Youth Detention Center in Prince George’s County for their own Olympics-style competition, competing for gold, silver and bronze medals in a range of events. Changing Habits And Making Progressive Strides (CHAMPS) is a rewards-based incentive program for youth who are doing well at their detention or residential facility. The youth had the unique opportunity to demonstrate their athleticism in the 400-meter and 100-meter races, relay races, the standing broad...
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