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Tristan Evans-Trujillo accepts Aaron Duncan's proposal after setting state record
On the morning of Freedom-Woodbridge’s state semifinal, Tristan Evans-Trujillo and his wide receivers held a group discussion on the field to discuss an important matter. Evans-Trujillo was two touchdown passes away from setting the state career record. If the senior quarterback set the mark Saturday against visiting Madison, he and his teammates wanted a plan in place to celebrate the momentous occasion.
Virginia WR JuJu Preston commits to Clemson
Woodbridge, Virginia 2025 wide receiver Carleton Preston committed to Clemson on Saturday. Preston, known as JuJu, earned first team All-Region honors this season. Some of his other reported offers are from Colorado, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Penn State, Syracuse and Boston College among more FBS schools. His latest updated stats from...
Shamar Sisco Leads Freedom-Woodbridge to Victory in High School Basketball Roundup
• Shamar Sisco scored 31 points in Freedom-Woodbridge's 70-38 win over King George in their season opener at Osbourn’s Tip-Off Tournament. • Tavyahn Faison scored 26 points in Osbourn's 76-41 home win over John R. Lewis, bringing their season record to 2-1.
Lafayette downs Brentsville District to punch ticket to Class 3 State Championship
NOKESVILLE, Va. (WTKR) — The turnaround run from Lafayette will carry into the final week of the high school football season. On the road, the Rams stifled a potent Brentsville District team en route to a 17-7 win in the Class 3 semifinals, qualifying for the state championship game at Liberty University next Saturday.
Friday's Scores
Mountain View Christian Academy 28, New Life, Md. 8. Paul VI Catholic High School 48, Steward School 46. Smith Mountain Lake Christian 56, Westover Christian 30. Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, Md. 45, Seton School 42. Warren County 69, Manassas Park 18. Windsor 71, Nandua 38. Woodgrove 68,...
Join the 23rd Annual Fredericksburg Blue and Gray Half Marathon - Register Online Now!
Lace up your running shoes and mark your calendars! The Fredericksburg Blue and Gray Half Marathon is on the horizon! Scheduled for Sun, Dec 03 from 7am to 12pm, this event promises to be a day of energy, endurance, and excitement.
Madison faces a tough task in state football semifinal
The order is as tall as it gets for the Madison Warhawks in their Class 6 state-tournament semifinal football game the afternoon of Dec. 2. Madison (12-1) will face the host, defending state champion and undefeated Freedom Eagles (12-0) of Woodbridge in a 2 p.m. kickoff. Freedom is ranked No....
No. 25 Mary Washington Women's Basketball Outlasts Marymount, 67-60
Using four players who scored in double figures, the No. 25 Mary Washington women's basketball team was able to take down Marymount on Saturday afternoon, 67-60, in Fredericksburg, Va. Jordan Carpenter (16 points), Ashley Martin (14), Sydney Sherman (14), Keagan Schwab (10) all reached double figures for the Eagles in...
Raiders unable to keep pace with Auks in 56-28 loss in football state semifinals
The Woodbridge varsity football team got off to a hot start in last Saturday’s state semifinal road contest against Archmere, scoring on each of their first two offensive plays of the game. A defensive stand by the Raiders late in the first half kept the score at 22-22 going into half-time, but the Auks scored 24 points in the second half to advance to the state championship with a 56-28 win.
Nov. 29 high school basketball roundup
COLGAN 53, OSBOURN 50: Hudson Bock scored 16 points and Isaiah Boateng 15 as the host Sharks won their season opener Wednesday. HYLTON 43, UNITY REED 39: Shaun Farmer finished with a team-high 11 points as the Bulldogs (1-1) won on the road. For Unity Reed (0-1), Charles Pargo had...
George Mason Women’s Lacrosse Announces 2024 Schedule Featuring Non-Conference Matchups
George Mason women's lacrosse has announced their 2024 schedule, which includes eight home games and one neutral site game at the St. James in Springfield, Virginia. The Patriots will face teams from the CAA, Big South, Patriot, MAC, and NEC in their non-conference matchups. The Atlantic 10 conference play will begin with a game against 2023 conference runner-up Massachusetts. The regular season will conclude with Senior Day and the Pride Game against Saint Joseph's. The Atlantic 10 Women's Lacrosse Tournament will be held in Pittsburgh from May 2-5.
Nov. 30 high school basketball roundup: Forest Park boys breeze past Brooke Point
FOREST PARK 58, BROOKE POINT 45: Senior guard DK Moore scored 24 points as the host Bruins won their season opener Thursday. Brandon Edozie added 12 points and 10 rebounds. Roman Hendrix added 11 points for Forest Park. The Bruins led by as many as 22 points. Forest Park's backcourt...
Tristan Evans-Trujillo on verge of another state record
Tristan Evans-Trujillo is two touchdown passes away from setting the Virginia High School League career record. The Freedom-Woodbridge senior quarterback currently has 118 career touchdown passes. Oscar Smith graduate Philip Sims holds the record with 119. Evans-Trujillo threw three touchdown passes Nov. 25 in Freedom's 50-7 win over Battlefield in...
United Soccer Coaches Names UMW, Jason Kilby as Region VI Coaching Staff of the Year For Second Consecutive Year
The University of Mary Washington men's soccer staff led by head coach Jason Kilby, earned Region VI honors as the 'Coaching Staff of the Year,' the United Soccer Coaches announced on Friday afternoon. It marks a second-straight honor for Kilby & Co. The Eagles' staff led UMW through its Sweet...
Patriot boys basketball in perfect position for a state title run
Each of the past two seasons, Patriot has moved a step closer toward a state boys basketball title. In 2022, in the state semifinals, the Pioneers lost to Battlefield 55-54 when Bryce Hammersley converted a 3-pointer with 15 seconds remaining. In 2023, Patriot reached the state final before dropping a 52-41 decision to defending champion Hayfield.
Boys Cross Country Reclaims State Title
The Woodbridge Vikings Cross Country team reclaimed the Cross-Country State Championship at Oatland Farms in Loudon County for the first time since 1990 on November 11th, and the team has never been happier. After being crowned 6A State Cross Country Champs the Vikings celebrated their success, Nate said, “It felt...
Sports tourism focus in Fredericksburg
The City of Fredericksburg (City), the Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority (EDA) and the University of Mary Washington’s (UMW) Athletics Department are partnering to bring in more sports tourism events and drive room nights to city hotels. Fredericksburg City Council in this fiscal year’s budget allocated $100,000 to the Fredericksburg...
UMW men’s soccer wraps up season after third round in NCAA tournament
The stands filled with fans as the UMW Eagles warmed up on the turf, preparing for the third round of the NCAA Division III Men’s Soccer Championship against the Washington College Shoremen. Their 18-1-2 record was a testament to all the players’ work throughout the season, and fans were excited to see what the game would bring.
UMW Men's Basketball Edges Marymount, 52-49, on Saturday Afternoon
The University of Mary Washington men's basketball team defeated Marymount University, 52-49, on Saturday afternoon in a clash at Ron Rosner Arena. The Eagles improve to 6-2 on the season. In a game that saw both offenses struggle, the Eagles were paced by sophomore guard Dorian Davis, who scored 11...
McLean boys basketball triumphs over Spartans
Yesterday, the West Springfield Spartans and the McLean Highlanders faced off in the first boys basketball game of the 2023 regular season, with McLean dominating 68-45. Senior power forward Isaac Bell won the tipoff for the Highlanders at the start of the home game and moved quickly into offensive territory, scoring the first point with 2 on the board.