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Jon Roetman

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Burke: Robinson Boys’ Lax Spreads Offensive Wealth

Seven different Rams score multiple goals in win over SoCo.

The Robinson boys' lacrosse team beat South County 16-9 on Saturday.

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Fairfax Pitcher Leckert Throws 3-Hit Shutout Against McLean

Rebels improve to 8-4 with 1-0 win over Highlanders.

The Fairfax baseball team beat McLean 1-0 on April 17.

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Fairfax: Woodson Boys’ Soccer Blanks Lake Braddock

Yaglou, Clark score goals for Cavaliers.

The Woodson boys' soccer team improved to 2-0 in the Conference 7 standings.

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Fairfax: Is Robinson Boys Lacrosse Team Confident or Cocky?

Defending state champion Rams have high expectations.

Robinson improved to 3-0 with win over Dominion.

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Woodson Boys' Basketball Falls in State Semis for Third Straight Season

Cavaliers can't get over hump against defending 6A champ Colonial Forge.

The Woodson boys' basketball team lost to Colonial Forge 59-51 Friday in the 6A state semifinals.

ROUNDUP: Woodson Boys Lose, Westfield Boys Win in 3OT

Madison girls lose in OT, Oakton girls fall to hot-handed Bethel.

Roundup of 6A state semifinal action.

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Westfield Boys’ Basketball Team Wins 6A North Region Title

Bulldogs defense puts clamps on defending champ Woodson.

Westfield beat Woodson 52-43 in the 6A North region final.

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Fairfax Gymnast Barborek Wins State All-Around Title

Senior takes advantage of second chance, wins as alternate.

Fairfax gymnast Rachel Barborek won the state all-around title.

Ayoub Shoots Woodson Boys' Basketabll into Third Consecutive Region Final

Cavaliers will face Westfield in 6A North region championship game Saturday.

Woodson defeated Battlefield 80-66 Wednesday.

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Experienced Woodson Boys' Basketball Team Bounces Back from 3OT Loss in Conference 7 Final

Cavaliers beat Robinson in opening round of 6A North region tournament.

The Woodson boys' basketball team beat Robinson 70-55 Friday night.

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South County Boys’ Basketball Wins First Conference Championship

No. 7 (lowest) seed Stallions upset No. 1 Woodson in 3-OT classic.

The South County boys' basketball team won its first conference championship Tuesday night.

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Fairfax: Robinson’s DePasquale Escapes Defeat at Regionals

Lake Braddock’s Haskett wins third region championship.

Robinson wrestling placed third at the regional tournament.

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Fairfax’s Barborek Wins 6A North Region Floor Title

Senior qualifies for states on floor, bars, vault.

Fairfax's Rachel Barborek won the region floor title on Feb. 11.

Fairfax: Young, Burda Lead Robinson Gymnastics to Conference 5 Title

Rams win second straight championship, third in four years.

Robinson gymnastics repeats as Conference 5 champions.

Hayfield’s Overstreet Wins Conference 6 Bars Title Despite Back Trouble

Fairfax’s Barborek qualifies for regionals in all-around, wins beam title.

The 6A North region championship meet is scheduled for Feb. 11 at Lake Braddock.

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Strong Defensive Effort Propels Woodson Past Lake Braddock

Experienced Cavaliers look for third consecutive region title.

Woodson limits Lake Braddock to 14 first-half points.

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Local Prep Football Coaches React to End of Super Bowl XLIX

Majority say they would have called a run play from 1-yard line.

Lake Braddock football coach Jim Poythress sticks up for Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll and offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell.

Fairfax’s Barborek Wins All-Around at W-L Invite

Conference 6 championship meet scheduled for Monday, Feb. 2.

Fairfax senior Rachel Barborek is the defending Conference 6 all-around gymnastics champion.

Fairfax Gymnast Barborek Dominates in Final Home Meet

Senior wins all-around by more than 3 points.

Fairfax gymnastics team finishes runner-up to McLean.

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When Dad (or Mom) Is High School Sports Coach

Local coaches and athletes share their feelings about the relationship between parent/coach and child/athlete.

Nai-Tetteh's Defense Leads Robinson to Comeback Win over Lake Braddock

Senior's two steals, 14 fourth-quarter points propel Rams to victory.

Robinson beat Lake Braddock 65-59 Monday.

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Thanksgiving Q&A: Fairfax's Duke to Celebrate in Pennsylvania

Senior earned first-team all-region, helped Fairfax field hockey win region title.

Fairfax qualified for state tournament in back-to-back seasons.

Lake Braddock Boys’ XC Wins Region Title

LB, Robinson, West Springfield send 2 teams to states.

The Lake Braddock boys' cross county team is the favorite to win the 2014 6A state championship.

Fairfax Field Hockey Captures First Region Championship Since 1993

Rebels survive late goal from Chantilly, win in double overtime.

The Fairfax field hockey team defeated Chantilly 2-1 in double overtime on Thursday.

Robinson’s Berman Wins Conference 5 Title

Rams girls’, boys’ teams qualify for regionals.

The Robinson boys' and girls' cross countries qualified for the regional meet.

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Fairfax Field Hockey Advances to Region Final

Rebels beat Herndon, secure state tournament berth.

The Fairfax field hockey team defeated Herndon 2-1 on Tuesday night in the 6A North region semifinals.

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Fairfax Field Hockey Wins Sixth Straight Title

Rebels beat Madison to capture Conference 6 championship.

Fairfax will face Robinson tonight in the opening round of regionals.

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Robinson's Freeman Wins Matchup of Standout Goalkeepers

Rams earn regional berth with tournament victory over Centreville.

The Robinson field hockey team defeated Centreville 3-0 on Monday.

Robinson’s Myers Earns Top-15 Finish at Glory Days Invite

Senior places 13th hours after taking SATs.

Robinson's Patrick Myers placed 13th at the Glory Days Invitational.

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Fairfax Field Hockey Earns Top Seed in Conference 6 Tournament

Rebels beat defending state champion Westfield on Oct. 6.

The Fairfax field hockey team enters the Conference 6 tournament as the No. 1 seed.

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Successful Switch

Woodson’s Reed thriving at outside hitter following change in approach.

Mackenzie Reed made the transition from libero to outside hitter.

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Iturbe’s Score Avoids Overtime, Defeats Robinson

Rams’ Arnsmeyer comes up short against former coach.

The Chantilly field hockey team defeated Robinson, 1-0, on Tuesday.

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Bruins Win Silver Bracket at Rebel Volleyball Invitational

Fairfax’s Powers, Pittman earn all-tournament honors.

The Lake Braddock volleyball team won the Silver Bracket title at a tournament at Fairfax High School.

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Robinson Football Improves to 3-0 with Win Over Rival Lake Braddock

Rams build 19-0 lead, hold on to beat 'contender.'

Lake Braddock improved to 3-0 with a 19-17 win over Lake Braddock on Friday.

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Robinson Field Hockey Wins Pool B at UTL Tournament

Rams finish 4-0 at two-day event.

Robinson field hockey is off to a 4-0 start.

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Woodson Football Trying to Get ‘Back on the Map’

New head coach Dougherty brings up-tempo spread offense.

Woodson football opens the 2014 season on Aug. 29 at Oakton.

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Robinson’s Obregon to Play Lax at Maryland

Q&A: Senior is attending her third different high school.

Robinson senior Isabel Obregon is committed to play lacrosse at the University of Maryland

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Vossler Latest to Lead Robinson Football Program

29-year-old is Rams’ fourth head coach in five years.

Robinson will open the season on the road against Lee.

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Robinson Grad Pinkston to Play Football at R-MC

Q and A: 5-foot-8 defensive tackle defies odds by continuing career.

Robinson graduate Jake Pinkston will play defensive tackle at Randolph-Macon College.

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World Cup Fever

Area soccer coaches, players share 2014 World Cup viewing experiences.

Area soccer players and coaches have followed the 2014 World Cup closely.

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Robinson Boys’ Lax Beats Battlefield in State Semifinals

Sophomores Henry, Daniel propel Rams to first state final since 2007.

The Robinson boys' lacrosse team will face Langley in the 6A state championship game.

South County Softball Team Wins 6A North Region Championship

Sophomore shortstop Williams drives in go-ahead run against Lake Braddock.

The South County softball team won the 6A North region championship on Friday.

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South County Bats Come Alive in Conference 7 Tournament

The South County baseball team will face West Potomac in the Conference 7 semifinals.

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Obregon, Lightfoot Lead Woodson Girls’ Lax to Victory

Cavaliers score 10 straight goals to pull away from Annandale.

Woodson's Obregon, Lightfoot carry the offensive load.

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Woodson’s Craig Coaches Victorious West All-Stars at Cap Classic

Lake Braddock’s Gregorits, Woodson’s Stynchula score in double figures.

The West all-stars beat the East at the 41st Annual Capital Classic.

Martin Leads South County Softball Over Lake Braddock in 13-Inning Thriller

Bruins pitcher Flesch allows just one hit, strikes out 19.

The South County softball team is in sole possession of first place in the Conference 7 standings.

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Rebuilding Robinson Shows Resiliency in Loss to Yorktown

Rams overcome 3-0 deficit to tie Patriots before falling to 0-6-1.

The Robinson boys' soccer team lost to Yorktown 4-3 on April 7.

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Yorktown Boys’ Soccer Overcomes Letdown to Improve to 5-1

Patriots follow victory over Oakton by beating Robinson.

The Yorktown boys' soccer team lost a 3-0 lead against Robinson but did not lose the game.

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Robinson Baseball Rallies to Beat Marshall

Rams have 10 seniors on this year’s team.

The Robinson baseball team won its first three games of the season.

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Robinson Baseball Rallies to Beat Marshall

Rams score three in the seventh for walk-off win.

The Robinson baseball team improved to 3-0 Thursday with a 6-5 win over Marshall.