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Washington Post
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Girls' lacrosse Top 10: Potomac School rises after VISAA title
During the first week of practice back in February, Potomac School girls' lacrosse coach Claire Berg had her players write down their goals for the season. Some had personal goals they wanted to accomplish, others focused on team objectives. One goal that showed up often was 'win a championship,' and the Panthers earned two opportunities to do that this spring. They came up short in their first shot at a title, falling to Stone Ridge in the Independent School League semifinals. But they got a second chance on Monday afternoon in the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Division I final. Facing St. Anne's Belfield in Charlottesville, the Panthers battled back from a late four-goal deficit to win their first Division I title, 9-8, in double overtime. 'The girls were so elated,' Berg said. 'Once we broke through and got a couple of goals, our confidence started to return and momentum came back on our side. Overall, just a really thrilling win for our girls.' Heading into the fourth quarter, the Panthers trailed, 7-3. But they scored five unanswered goals to take a one-goal lead with just over three minutes to go. St. Anne's Belfield would tie the game shortly after, forcing overtime. In the first extra period, Potomac School goalie Caitlin Jarvis made two important saves to shut down a St. Anne's possession that lasted almost three minutes. When the Panthers won the draw control at the start of the second overtime, senior Stella Pence got her hands free and found the back of the net to clinch the title. 'They just never gave up,' Berg said. 'They never quit…We're not afraid of overtime. Glad we've been in an overtime game before. We had that experience to kind of settle in a little bit and play for each other and make the next play. That's an all-out team win.' All records through Monday. The Falcons capped their season with their fourth straight WCAC title. Over the past two seasons, Good Counsel is 39-3. Last ranked: 1 The Falcons capped their season with their fourth straight WCAC title. Over the past two seasons, Good Counsel is 39-3. Last ranked: 1 The Gators closed their season with a third straight ISL title, winning six straight games en route to another championship. LR: 6 The Gators closed their season with a third straight ISL title, winning six straight games en route to another championship. LR: 6 Coach Annie Houghton's squad will go for a three-peat on Wednesday when they face Marriotts Ridge in the Maryland Class 4A title game. LR: 3 Coach Annie Houghton's squad will go for a three-peat on Wednesday when they face Marriotts Ridge in the Maryland Class 4A title game. LR: 3 The Panthers won their first VISAA Division I championship thanks to an overtime goal from senior Stella Pence. LR: 5 The Panthers won their first VISAA Division I championship thanks to an overtime goal from senior Stella Pence. LR: 5 The Cavaliers came up short in the Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland A final, falling to Maryvale Prep. LR: 4 The Cavaliers came up short in the Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland A final, falling to Maryvale Prep. LR: 4 After a 20-5 win over McLean Monday, the undefeated Patriots will host Langley in the Liberty District final on Wednesday. LR: 7 After a 20-5 win over McLean Monday, the undefeated Patriots will host Langley in the Liberty District final on Wednesday. LR: 7 The Saints lost in the ISL final and the VISAA semifinals, but won 20-plus games for the first time in three years. LR: 2 The Saints lost in the ISL final and the VISAA semifinals, but won 20-plus games for the first time in three years. LR: 2 The Bruins will ride a nine-game win streak into Thursday's Maryland Class 4A final. Coach Katy Kelley's squad is going for their fifth straight 4A championship. LR: 9 The Bruins will ride a nine-game win streak into Thursday's Maryland Class 4A final. Coach Katy Kelley's squad is going for their fifth straight 4A championship. LR: 9 Winners of 10 straight, the Gladiators will face Manchester Valley with a chance to win back-to-back Maryland Class 2A titles. LR: Not ranked Winners of 10 straight, the Gladiators will face Manchester Valley with a chance to win back-to-back Maryland Class 2A titles. LR: Not ranked The Mustangs enter the rankings for the first time this season ahead of a meeting with Severna Park in the Maryland Class 3A title game. LR: Not ranked Dropped out: No. 8 Georgetown Visitation, No. 10 Sherwood On the bubble: Battlefield, Langley, St. John's The Mustangs enter the rankings for the first time this season ahead of a meeting with Severna Park in the Maryland Class 3A title game. LR: Not ranked Dropped out: No. 8 Georgetown Visitation, No. 10 Sherwood On the bubble: Battlefield, Langley, St. John's
Washington Post
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Sidwell Friends wins first lacrosse title in 17 years; South Lakes runs into postseason
After Sidwell Friends senior Avery Coleman scored in the final minute of the Independent School League A division championship game on Saturday, she was immediately swarmed by a pack of teammates. They could feel the title at their fingertips. Coleman found the back of the net with 15.7 seconds left to put the Quakers up, 9-8, over Bullis. It was her 110th goal of the season and the 324th of her high school career.
Washington Post
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
After a stellar start, Stone Ridge surges to a third straight ISL lacrosse title
Well before the start of the Independent School League AA lacrosse final, Stone Ridge knew it needed to dominate the first five minutes of the game. In the team's two conference losses during the regular season, senior attacker Sophie Stoltz said the group didn't come out with the necessary intensity or energy. That had to change on Saturday if the Gators were going to secure a three-peat.
Washington Post
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Dominant Potomac School runs away with another ISL softball title
Despite returning seven starters this season, Potomac School softball coach Wayne Loving knew he would have to adapt. The Panthers entered the year carrying a streak of three straight Independent School League championships, two of which were won with All-Met pitcher Abby Rebhan in the pitching circle.
Washington Post
17-03-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Girls' basketball Top 20: Bishop McNamara goes wire-to-wire at No. 1
As Osbourn Park cascaded to the Siegel Center floor at VCU Saturday to celebrate the team's first-ever state title win, the Yellow Jackets brought a triumphant end to the girls' basketball season. Coach Chrissy Kelly's team, a group loaded with Division I talent that had yet to get over the hump in Virginia's Class 6, finally reached the mountaintop to conclude a dominant season. With the win, the Yellow Jackets surge into the top five of The Washington Post's final girls' basketball rankings of the season. Led by standout junior Key Rainey, the Yellow Jackets finished as the top public program in the area. With the season officially over, the local hierarchy is now clear. No. 1 Bishop McNamara, the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference champion, never strayed from its perch. The top four teams in the preseason Top 20 remain the same — Sidwell Friends finishes as the No. 2 program following Independent School League and D.C. State Athletic Association victories, while Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association champion Bishop Ireton and ISL runner-up Bullis round out the top four. In Maryland, North Point and South River each take a leap up the rankings following their state championship wins. The Eagles bulldozed their way through the playoffs and routed Western for the Maryland 4A crown, while South River made a late surge to down No. 20 Oakland Mills for their first 3A title since 1986. The night before Osbourn Park's Virginia Class 6 victory, No. 17 Heritage claimed an improbable Class 4 title in Coach Tayler Cook's first year with the program. Eight public school teams finish in the final Top 20 of the year, with Oakland Mills jumping into the fold after reaching the Maryland 3A title game for the first time since 1998. The Mustangs went wire-to-wire as the top-ranked team in the area this season, claiming the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference championship over Bishop Ireton. Last ranked: 1 The Mustangs went wire-to-wire as the top-ranked team in the area this season, claiming the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference championship over Bishop Ireton. Last ranked: 1 The D.C. powerhouse added two more championship trophies after beating No. 4 Bullis in the Independent School League final and trouncing No. 6 St. John's for the D.C. State Athletic Association title. LR: 2 The D.C. powerhouse added two more championship trophies after beating No. 4 Bullis in the Independent School League final and trouncing No. 6 St. John's for the D.C. State Athletic Association title. LR: 2 Nyla Brooks and the Cardinals went out on top with a 58-51 win over No. 9 Paul VI in the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association championship game. LR: 3 Nyla Brooks and the Cardinals went out on top with a 58-51 win over No. 9 Paul VI in the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association championship game. LR: 3 The Bulldogs pieced together a 24-win season for the second straight year and picked up seven regular season victories against ranked opponents. LR: 4 The Bulldogs pieced together a 24-win season for the second straight year and picked up seven regular season victories against ranked opponents. LR: 4 The Yellow Jackets' historic season culminated in the program's first-ever Virginia Class 6 state championship victory, a 60-48 win over defending champion Manchester. LR: 6 The Yellow Jackets' historic season culminated in the program's first-ever Virginia Class 6 state championship victory, a 60-48 win over defending champion Manchester. LR: 6 Thanks in part to a stellar junior campaign from Morgan Stewart, the Cadets remained in the upper echelon of WCAC programs despite having no seniors. LR: 5 Thanks in part to a stellar junior campaign from Morgan Stewart, the Cadets remained in the upper echelon of WCAC programs despite having no seniors. LR: 5 Late victories over No. 8 Elizabeth Seton and No. 15 Riverdale Baptist helped cement another 20-win season for the Warriors. LR: 7 Late victories over No. 8 Elizabeth Seton and No. 15 Riverdale Baptist helped cement another 20-win season for the Warriors. LR: 7 The Roadrunners reached 20 wins for the first time since the 2019-20 season and advanced to the WCAC semifinals. LR: 8 The Roadrunners reached 20 wins for the first time since the 2019-20 season and advanced to the WCAC semifinals. LR: 8 Senior Riley Hamburger helped lead the Panthers back to the VISAA championship game. LR: 9 Senior Riley Hamburger helped lead the Panthers back to the VISAA championship game. LR: 9 The Patriots closed their season on a nine-game tear that ended with a VISAA Division II championship win over Norfolk Christian. LR: 10 The Patriots closed their season on a nine-game tear that ended with a VISAA Division II championship win over Norfolk Christian. LR: 10 Seniors London Liley and Kennedy Austin brought the Frogs all the way to the DCSAA semifinals. LR: 11 Seniors London Liley and Kennedy Austin brought the Frogs all the way to the DCSAA semifinals. LR: 11 The Eagles clinched their first Maryland Class 4A state championship in over a decade by routing Western, 61-30. LR: 17 The Eagles clinched their first Maryland Class 4A state championship in over a decade by routing Western, 61-30. LR: 17 Junior Kiera West scored 22 points in a 56-45 win over Oakland Mills in the Maryland Class 3A championship game. The win marked the program's first state title since 1986. LR: 18 Junior Kiera West scored 22 points in a 56-45 win over Oakland Mills in the Maryland Class 3A championship game. The win marked the program's first state title since 1986. LR: 18 The Panthers saw their 18-win season come to a close against St. Anne's Belfield in the VISAA quarterfinals. LR: 12 The Panthers saw their 18-win season come to a close against St. Anne's Belfield in the VISAA quarterfinals. LR: 12 The Crusaders' strong season ended in the Maryland Private School quarterfinals against Bullis. LR: 13 The Crusaders' strong season ended in the Maryland Private School quarterfinals against Bullis. LR: 13 The Colts won their first D.C. Interscholastic Athletic Association championship since 1994 against Eastern and became the first public school to score a win in the DCSAA Class AA state tournament by beating Georgetown Visitation. LR: 14 The Colts won their first D.C. Interscholastic Athletic Association championship since 1994 against Eastern and became the first public school to score a win in the DCSAA Class AA state tournament by beating Georgetown Visitation. LR: 14 In Coach Tayler Cook's first year at the helm of the Leesburg program, the Pride surged all the way to a Virginia Class 4 state championship with a 46-37 win over Salem. LR: Not ranked In Coach Tayler Cook's first year at the helm of the Leesburg program, the Pride surged all the way to a Virginia Class 4 state championship with a 46-37 win over Salem. LR: Not ranked The Wolverines had their best season in recent memory and advanced all the way to the Virginia Class 6 state semifinals. LR: 20 The Wolverines had their best season in recent memory and advanced all the way to the Virginia Class 6 state semifinals. LR: 20 Senior Georgia Simonsen led her team to the Virginia Class 6 state semifinals for the third time in four years. LR: 19 Senior Georgia Simonsen led her team to the Virginia Class 6 state semifinals for the third time in four years. LR: 19 The top team in Howard County dazzled in the Maryland Class 3A playoffs, advancing all the way to the state title game against South River. LR: NR Dropped out: No. 15 C.H. Flowers, No. 16 Clarksburg The top team in Howard County dazzled in the Maryland Class 3A playoffs, advancing all the way to the state title game against South River. LR: NR Dropped out: No. 15 C.H. Flowers, No. 16 Clarksburg
