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Woodgrove softball caps off historic regular season
PURCELLVILLE, Va. (DC News Now) — Woodgrove softball has been a powerhouse program since the school opened it’s doors in 2010. This season, the Wolverines are undefeated, and are currently ranked 24th in the nation on MaxPreps. “It is pretty crazy,” said junior infielder Erynn Thompson. “Especially, considering all the talent we lost last year. […]
Loudoun United FC vs. Monterey Bay Pre-match show
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Loudoun United FC is hoping to get back into the win column after losses to El Paso Locomotive FC and North Carolina FC this past week. Loudoun United FC with meet up with Monterey Bay Saturday at 7pm over at Segra Field. Loudoun United is currently 2-6-2 on the season, […]
Olympian Noah Lyles supports youth athletes at local track meet
Sprinter Noah Lyles of Alexandria stopped by a local track meet Sunday to support youth athletes. The Tokyo bronze medalist’s family foundation was a sponsor of the Union Athletics Invitational at Clarksburg High School. Hundreds of young athletes from across the region competed. The day was capped off by...
Play ball! Local collegiate teams, families get ready for summer fun at the ballpark
Sitting in the shade of the first-base dugout in the stadium at Silver Spring’s Montgomery Blair High School, Neal Lavon gazed out at the sun-kissed baseball diamond. “It’s all volunteer [work], I don’t get a dime–in fact, this probably costs me money,” the Silver Spring-Takoma Thunderbolts media director said with a smile. “It’s just so much fun to do this and the players are grateful and it’s great to get to know them.”
Back-and-forth game sends softball into first-ever state semifinal
May 20, 2023 saw the Walter Johnson Wildcats mercy ruled 18-0 at home by the Urbana Hawks in the 4A state quarterfinal. But one year to the day later, the Wildcats sunk their teeth into the sweet dish of revenge, cooking up a 9-7 victory over the Hawks in the same quarterfinal game, and sending them into their first-ever state semifinal.
LIVE: Softball takes on Urbana HS in state quarterfinal
Tune in live to wjpitch.mixlr.com on Monday, May 20 at 5:30 p.m. to listen to play-by-play commentary of the WJ Wildcats’ softball matchup against the Urbana Hawks in the MPSSAA 4A state quarterfinal. Hosted by Seyun Park, Jeremy Silberglied and Joshua Singer.
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