Wednesday, May 9, 2012
With a win over Edison Friday, Mount Vernon will grab No. 1 seed in National District tournament.
The mood on the bus ride back to Mount Vernon (9-1-2) last Monday was somber for members of the boys varsity soccer team. Chantilly had just handed Mount Vernon its first loss of the season and the team’s players struggled to accept the sting of the loss. Trailing 3-1 with eight minutes remaining in the contest, Chantilly, who had won just one game previously, clawed its way back to edge Mount Vernon 4-3 in double overtime. “The whole ride home, and in the locker room, there was nothing but silence. A lot of guys sat there with their heads down reflecting on what they have to do,” said nine-year head coach Robert Garza. “I was good that it happened to us, we needed it to see how we would respond.” Garza gave his team a much needed day off …
Monday, May 7, 2012
Alumni soccer game raises funds for Mount Vernon's soccer program.
The area's biggest high school rivals met on the soccer field at Mount Vernon High School Saturday night at the second annual West Potomac-Mount Vernon alumni soccer game. Former players on both teams faced off in two matches. Senior players who graduated before 2000 kicked off first, followed by junior players who graduated after 2000 playing the final match of the night. The game is a fundraiser for Mount Vernon's soccer program and brings awareness to both Mount Vernon and West Potomac's soccer programs. This year's game raised a little more than $2,000, according to head coach Robert Garza. Mount Vernon's boys' varsity soccer team is currently ranked 11th in the state and 43rd in the nation. Gerard Schwenk, a co-organizer of the alumni…
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Crowds attended to socialize, dine on hors d’oeuvres.
The Mount Vernon Athletic Club celebrated 40 years in business Friday night with an anniversary celebration. The event took place at the club, located at 7950 Audubon Ave. The club offers a state-of-the-art fitness center, certified personal trainers, five indoor tennis courts, and a racquetball court. It also features a wellness spa.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Junior basketball phenomenon Kelly Loftus had a remarkable junior season.
At seven years old, Mount Vernon High School junior Kelly Loftus played her first game of basketball on the court her father built behind the family home. It was on that court that Loftus, her sister Devin and her father Tom poured large amounts of sweat and logged countless hours perfecting the basketball skills that would earn her state and regional accolades years later. Basketball has always been a part of the family. “My dad first taught me basketball; he’s always loved it,” said the Mount Vernon sharp shooter. “We had a basketball court in the backyard, and we’d go out there and he’d teach me how to shoot. I just ended up loving it. It’s just a family thing. My whole family loves it.” Loftus wrapped up her junior campaign in February…
Thursday, April 19, 2012
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Thursday, April 19
Editor's Note: The following article was submitted by Woodlawn Little League Public Relations Director Mike Rimmington. Woodlawn Little League hosted its 47 annual opening day Saturday, April 14. Little league is all about the kids, so let’s leave the best for last! The Woodlawn Little League Board invited a few VIPs and were joined on the Diamond of Field #2 by Delegate Scott A. Surovell (D-44), District 9 Little League Administrator, John Donaldson, Good Shepherd Catholic Church Deacon Chris Ryan, Cub Scout Troop 1503 Leader Chris Pegher and troop members who presented the colors. Steve Summa, long time player, manager, board member, parent, fan and icon of the Woodlawn Little League community came up to the mound for the ceremonial …
Thursday, March 22, 2012
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Thursday, March 22
This video tutorial shows you how easy it can be to post an event to our Patch events calendar.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Travel team prepares players for high school baseball and beyond.
The Mount Vernon Patriots travel baseball team kicked off its second season when its 10U baseball team faced off against the Potomac Riverdogs in a double header on Sunday. Established in 2011, Mount Vernon Patriots provides local Little League players with an outlet to improve their skills and take their game to the next level. “Not only are we here to help out those kids, we help out those leagues as well,” said Michael LeMorta, president of the Mount Vernon Patriots. “We give kids an opportunity to play at higher competition level.” LeMorta began coaching Little League when his son started playing 14 years ago. His son is now 18 and plays on the Mount Vernon High School baseball team. LeMorta said he didn’t have a lot of opportunities …
Monday, March 5, 2012
Woodlawn Little League president Patrick Cooney shares his passion for baseball with local youth.
This week’s Q&A profiles Patrick Cooney, President, Woodlawn Little League and President, The Federal Group, Inc., a government relations advocacy and consulting firm located in Washington, D.C. Patrick has been with The Federal Group, Inc. since it was founded in 1999. He is entering his second year as president of Woodlawn Little League and has volunteered as a coach for the past seven years. More than 300 players typically register to play for the league each season, ranging in age from 4-16. Patrick grew up in Omaha, Nebraska and attended Marquette University where he received a B.A. in marketing. After graduating, he moved to the Washington, D.C. area. Patrick and his wife, Jackie, have lived in Mount Vernon for the last seven years. …
Friday, February 24, 2012
There still exists a significant market for equestrian activities in Fairfax County.
This is the fourth and final artilce in a multi-part series from Patch about the economic and other impacts of the declining equestrian industry in Fairfax County. Part 1: Fairfax County Losing Equestrian-Related Revenue Due to Lack of Planning was published Tuesday, Feb. 21. Part 2: Richmond Highway Development May Spare Woodlawn Stables was published Wednesday, Feb. 22. Part 3: Laurel Hill Equestrian Facility Moves Forward was published Thursday, Feb. 23. ______ There still exists a market for equestrian activities in Fairfax County, despite challenges to local horse-related infrastructure from housing, business and transportation development. Though a relatively small portion of the population, equestrians in the county drive a …
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Phase one, an outdoor riding arena, is set for 2012 construction.
This is the third in a multi-part series from Patch about the economic and other impacts of the declining equestrian industry in Fairfax County. It was updated at 9 a.m. on the day of publishing to add clarification to the proposal for and funding of a phase two. Fairfax County Losing Equestrian-Related Revenue Due to Lack of Planning was published Tuesday, Feb. 21. Richmond Highway Development May Spare Woodlawn Stables was published Wednesday, Feb. 22. Fairfax County Equestrian Opportunities was published Friday, Feb. 24. _________ The long wait is (almost) over. A multi-purpose outdoor riding arena with all-weather footing will soon compliment the riding trails at Laurel Hill Park in Lorton. “Phase one of equestrian facilities at Laurel…
Danny Selnick
5:11 pm on Sunday, April 22, 2012
congratulations, but please stop putting up your signs along Rte. 1 -- it's not respectful of our community. Despite calls to the club for the manager to stop -- he continues having them posted -- even though they're also illegal. more ›