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Sourdough Bagels in Ashburn, New Dulles Concourse + More News You Missed in Northern Virginia
Crisp temperatures, pumpkin-flavored everything – we’re in the thick of the fall season. It’s been another busy week in Northern Virginia + we’ve got all the headlines to get you up to speed. Among the highlights: a Fairfax County Public Schools teacher is a finalist for the 2027 GRAMMY Educator Award; a new sourdough bagel shop is opening in Ashburn; and Dulles’ new concourse E is officially open.
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Stafford wins first state field hockey title since 2005
ASHBURN—Stafford High School has been an annual contender at the top level of state field hockey for years, but the Indians have struggled to reach the promised land for more than two decades. On Saturday, the Indians ended their state championship drought with a dominant performance over Independence. Stafford put in a near-flawless effort to beat Independence on its home field, 5-0, in the VHSL Class 6 state championship, securing the program’s first state title since 2005. “This is incredibly exciting,” Stafford head coach Bryce Barnes said. “It’s been 21 years since we’ve won a state championship. Every year it feels like we are here or close, but we have this reputation of coming up short.” The win was extra sweet for Stafford considering the Indians just lost to Independence 2-1 16 days ago in the Region 6B championship game. Barnes said her team was determined to not let that happen again. “I think we just wanted it more,” she said. “We had to play with a lot of grit. The first game we played them, we gave them too many opportunities.” The Indians’ offensive attack was ruthless as they secured goals from Hayleigh Taylor, Jocelyn Patton, Maddy Pulliam and