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Published May 27, 2015 at 11:05PM

Lead by one senior, five juniors, five sophomores, and three freshman, the team definitely brings it on the field. Heading into the district games as the number one seed this season. The juniors on the team which include the team’s three captain’ and make up majority of the infield are a diversified group.

Makenzie Bailey, or Mac for short, which is the team’s third baseman, started her freshman year catching for the Tigers. Mac, one of the teams big hitters came through this year big time in a conference game against Kettle Run High School. With two outs in the bottom of the 7th, Mac hit a walk off home run to win the game.

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Power Kix Martial Arts teams bring home medals

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Published April 7, 2015 at 11:05AM | Updated January 18, 2017 at 8:35PM

Team Power Kix, based in North Stafford, gave impressive performances at multiple events in the U.S. and Mexico.

First, they competed in the 2015 US Open TaeKwonDo Championships in Orlando, Florida this past January. Over 2000 athletes from more than 15 countries competed at this event, according to a press release.

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Top ranked Stonewall girls loss won’t hinder teams’ vision

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Published February 6, 2015 at 3:32PM | Updated January 18, 2017 at 8:27PM

Stonewall Jackson High School Girls’ Varsity Basketball Team’s most recent and first loss of the season to the Battlefield Bobcats was unexpected, to say the least.

The Cardinal District team is ranked number one in the Washington Post’s “All Mets” section of high school sports and a team who boasted a 20-0 record prior to the game that took place on Tuesday. The loss briefly demonstrated a flaw in the Lady Raiders’ fortress.

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Popular ‘Attack the Fat Challenge’ starts Monday at Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center

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Published January 29, 2015 at 8:35AM | Updated December 8, 2016 at 2:37PM

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Moshos a Dedicated Swimmer, Student

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Published September 16, 2014 at 3:48PM

MANASSAS, Va. — What you do know about Reni Moshos is that she is a phenomenal swimmer.

She is currently being recruited by some of the top colleges in the nation, including University of Florida and University of Arizona.

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O.P. Quarterback Corey Walker says Hylton is ‘Biggest Competition’

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Published August 11, 2014 at 9:13AM

MANASSAS, Va. — The summer sizzle is quickly coming to an end, for many student athletes, the school year has already begun.

A variety of fall sports teams have started practices, conditioning training and weight room sessions. Football players are no different, as many have already started performing the most exciting, yet grueling ritual during known to take place during off-season, “two-a-days.”

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OP Lady Yellow Jackets Building Team Around Strong, Returning Players

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Published August 4, 2014 at 10:49AM

Osbourn Park Senior High School is looking forward to something that is tough for many schools to start of the school year with — a roster full of returning players. At the end of the 2013-2014 season, the Girls Varsity Basketball team, led by Head Coach Clifton Gorham, only lost one senior. That means this coming year, he can worry less about re-teaching and more time honing in on the development of his current players.

Gorham feels that with the talent and focus of his returning core, the Lady Yellow Jackets will be destined for success.

Dumfries’ Marshall Plays in NBA Summer Leauge in Las Vegas

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Published July 18, 2014 at 10:49AM | Updated January 18, 2017 at 8:28PM

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LAS VEGAS — Los Angeles Lakers Point Guard Kendall Marshall played in the NBA’s Summer League match up Wednesday in Las Vegas.

Marshall, from Dumfries, career began at Bishop O’Connell High School in Arlington and he later went on to play at the University of North Carolina. His NBA debut came in 2012 when he signed with the Phoenix Suns. Marshall has played Lakers since January.

Beards, Werth Bobble Heads Put P-Nats On Top

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Published July 16, 2014 at 6:39AM

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — The Potomac Nationals have been given the June Promotion of the Month Award by Minor League Baseball for “Beard-A-Palooza Weekend” on June 13-15.

The honor automatically nominates the Nationals for a Golden Bobblehead award, which is given to the best promotion in all of Minor League Baseball throughout the 2014 season.

Prince William on the Hook for New Covered Batting Tunnels at Old Pfitzner Stadium

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Published June 25, 2014 at 8:30AM

G. Richard Pfitzner Stadium in Woodbridge

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Prince William taxpayers are about to sink more money into a baseball stadium that will soon be replaced with a new one.

County officials are set to authorize funding for construction of new covered batting tunnels to be built at Pfitzner Stadium in Woodbridge – home of the Potomac Nationals Minor League Baseball team which is affiliated with the Washington Nationals.