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Pickleball courts at Kendall Woods Park are being removed by the county
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — Fairfax County Park Authority announced on Friday that it will revert the existing racquet courts at Kendale Woods Park to tennis-only courts. Over the last few years, pickleball has grown in popularity across the world. In response to the rapid growth, Park Authority took an aggressive approach and began adding courts solely dedicated to pickleball and dual-lined courts for tennis and pickleball in an effort to create more opportunities for athletes to play.
Maryland horse racing has peaks and valleys through the decades
While many horse racing enthusiasts often associate racing in Maryland with the upcoming Preakness Stakes, the famed middle jewel in thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown for three-year-olds, the Free State actually offers racing virtually year round for both thoroughbred and standardbred horses, both of which have plenty of common synergies. Both thoroughbred and standardbred racing in Maryland can trace their roots through a handful of families that have a continued impact on the “Sport of Kings” at thoroughbred tracks Laurel Park, Pimlico Race Course and Timonium...
Large meet in northern Virginia has both Jefferson track and field teams finishing third
CHANTILLY, Va. — Last Saturday was not an ideal time for noticeable track times nor personal best efforts in field events. It was chilly and always threatened with rain showers at Chantilly High School in northern Virginia where the Cassel’s XBC Track Experience took place for the 22 assembled high schools.
2024 point guard prospect schedules Tennessee basketball visit
Three-star point guard Ben Hammond will officially visit Tennessee on May 6. He visited Virginia Tech on April 28. The 5-foot-11, 165-pound point guard is from St. Paul VI Catholic High School in Fairfax, Virginia. Hammond is the No. 195 overall prospect in the class of 2024. He ranks as the No. 23 point guard and No. 10 player in Virginia, according to 247Sports. He recently decommitted from Rhode Island. Tennessee has one commitment in its 2024 recruiting class. Bishop Boswell, a combo guard, signed with the Vols on Nov. 8, 2023. Center Igor Milicic Jr., forward Felix Okpara and guard Darlinstone Dubar are NCAA transfer portal additions for Tennessee during the offseason. NEWS: 2024 4⭐️ Ben Hammond tells @LeagueRDY he will take an official visit to Tennessee and Rick Barnes on Monday. Hammond was originally committed to Rhode Island before recently deciding to reopen his recruitment. He’s also taken a recent visit to Virginia Tech. One of the… pic.twitter.com/B7eXz5FbyO — 24/7 High School Hoops (@247HSHoops) May 1, 2024
Vienna native nabs spot in Little League World Series competition
Vienna native Caroline Braden never imagined making it to the Major League, rather she was living in the moment of her sports career in baseball. It won’t be the Little League Series she’ll be competing in, but she’s partaking in the first Girls With Game competition for players ages 10-12 in Williamsport, Pa.
Oklahoma State hiring George Mason's Mike Ekanem as men's basketball assistant
STILLWATER, Okla. — Steve Lutz just might have finalized his coaching staff. Oklahoma State men's basketball is set to hire George Mason's Mike Ekanem as an assistant coach, per a report from CBSSports' Jon Rothstein. Ekanem, a Houston native, was hired as an assistant at George Mason last April...
The X-Golf revolution has landed in Ashburn
Whether you’re a seasoned pro, new golfer, or just looking to shoot your shot on date night, the latest technology in golf has arrived in North Virginia at X-Golf Ashburn. Here, we’ve engineered the most advanced and accurate golf simulators in the world and put them in a fun venue with great food, excellent service, and a cold brew.
Wolverines solid, consistent in 7-2 win over Lumberjacks
VIRGINIA—Looking at the box score between the Rock Ridge and Cloquet softball teams, one big difference stood out when comparing the two squads. Both teams grabbed nine hits in the seven-inning game, but the difference came down to runners left on base. The Wolverines left just four while the Lumberjacks stranded 10. That difference showed in the amount of runs scored as well, with Rock Ridge getting the 7-2 edge...
Rock Ridge baseball holds on for 11-6 win over Deer River
VIRGINIA—The Rock Ridge baseball team built up an 11-run lead heading into the bottom of the seventh inning and managed to hold off a late surge from Deer River in order to pick up an 11-6 win at Frandsen Bank & Trust Field Wednesday. The home team on the scoreboard due to the game being moved from Deer River to Virginia, the Wolverines came to bat and put up four runs in the top of the first inning. They’d tack on more runs in the...
Wiley sparks Sterling past Highland - Boys lacrosse recap
Carson Wiley continued his impressive freshman season with four goals, two assists and five ground balls in Sterling’s 10-3 win over Highland in Blackwood. Wiley has scored at least four goals in a game five times and is second on the team with 34 goals. Jacob Spiritoso netted his...
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