News

HARRISONBURG – (Press Release) Joshua Chiquillo (Woodbridge, Va./Gar-Field) broke through in a big way last week, netting his first career hat trick and leading EMU’s soccer men to a 3-0 week.

The Old Dominion Athletic Conference recognized his clutch performances by naming him the ODAC Player of the Week.


News

In February of this year, the United States Tennis Association Mid-Atlantic (USTA MAS) announced it will locate its new headquarters and state-of-the-art tennis facility in Innovation Park, in Prince William County. The Board of County Supervisors approved an agreement between USTA MAS and the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) of Prince William County and agreed to assign a $100,000 Economic Development Opportunity Fund (EDOF) grant as an incentive for the project, which is due to be completed by 2021.

The USTA Mid-Atlantic Section, one of 17 sections of the United States Tennis Association, is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization serving more than 33,000 members in the D.C. metro area. According to the USTA MAS, tennis players of all ages and skill levels are involved in leagues, tournaments and programs sanctioned by the section. Over 300,000 visitors are anticipated to visit the new USTA facility per year.


News

Jeff Porter asked a question in the comment section about how much the Potomac Nationals are paying to lease the stadium from the county. 

We asked Prince William County Parka and Recreation Department spokesman Brent Heavner. Here’s his response: 


Submitted: 

WOODBRIDGE – The Dale City “LIGHTNING” Track Club (DCTC) have 3 athletes that have qualified to compete in the 2016 50th USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships, being held July 25 – July 31 in Sacramento, California.  In the spirit of the Rio 2016 Olympics, USATF athletes will travel from across the USA to compete in various track and field and multi-events. Athletes had to finish in the top 5 amongst all athletes competing in their age division for each track event in both state and regional championships. Raven Evans (12), qualified in the 100m, Ruquyuah Byrd (10) qualified in the 400m and Taja Honay (16) qualified in the 100m.


Submitted from Prince William County Neabsco District Supervisor John Jenkins: 

This past weekend the Brentsville baseball team won the regional baseball playoffs at Stafford .  I traveled to the games in Stafford with my wife and was thrilled to see the PWC team win it’s championship.  The team will travel to NORFOLK in a week or so for another championship tournament.  I am enclosing a press release sent to me by the team manager (who is also my grandson).  Can you arrange some press coverage?


View More Stories