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Ginny Thrasher's Golden Gun

Springfield’s Ginny Thrasher wins Olympic gold in air rifle.

Before she left for the Río Olympics, 19-year-old sharpshooter Ginny Thrasher of Springfield was just looking to get experience in her first games. “I was looking more towards 2020 as a realistic option,” she had said.

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Dragon Boating

It’s been called the fastest growing water sport in the world – although it took more than 2,000 years to recently take aim at that title.

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State Tournament Roundup

W-L boys' soccer, Robinson girls', boys' lax among teams competing for titles.

The 6A state championships are being held today at Robinson and Lake Braddock.

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Burke: Bishop Pitches Bruins to Conference 7 Championship

Lake Braddock baseball wins second straight conference title.

The Lake Braddock baseball team won the Conference 7 championship.

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Burke: Quashie’s OT Goal Gives Lake Braddock Conference 7 Title

Bruins beat T.C. Williams after surrendering pair of two-goal leads.

The Lake Braddock boys' soccer team won the Conference 7 championship.

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Springfield: A Losing Season; a Winning Heart

With 0-15 record, Lee High Lancers baseball coach Matt MacDonald works on rebuilding season.

Lee High School's baseball coach Matt MacDonald, 34, of Old Town Alexandria has his heart in baseball.

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West Springfield Ends Strain's No-Hit Bid, Beats Lake Braddock

Spartans secure top seed in Conference 7 tournament.

The West Springfield baseball team defeated Lake Braddock 3-1.

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Burke: Undefeated Lake Braddock Softball Blanks T.C. Williams

Bruins record seventh shutout of the season.

The Lake Braddock softball team defeated T.C. Williams 10-0 on Tuesday.

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West Springfield's Djonkam Earns Fairfax South MVP at Nova Challenge

Senior produces double-double in all-star game.

Lewis Djonkam had 19 points and 13 rebounds during the Nova Challenge.

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Fairfax: Woodson Girls’ Lax Dominates Lake Braddock in Second Half

Sophomore Dougherty leads Cavaliers with six goals.

The Woodson girls' lacrosse team beat Lake Braddock 18-4 on Tuesday.

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West Springfield Boys' Basketball Focused on ‘Big Prize’

Spartans to face Oscar Smith in state quarterfinals.

The West Springfield boys' basketball team is the 6A North region's No. 3 seed in the state tournament.

6A North Roundup: Westfield, Battlefield Advance to Tournament Final

West Potomac, West Springfield to play in third-place game.

Westfield and Battlefield won on Friday night.

Burke: Lake Braddock’s Butler Scores 40 in Final High School Game

Bruins fall to Stonewall Jackson in opening round of regionals.

James Butler scored 40 points in Lake Braddock's loss to Stonewall Jackson in the opening round of the regional tournament on Tuesday.

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West Potomac to Face West Springfield in Conference 7 Championship Game

Coach Houston making third trip to conference final in 12 years with Wolverines.

West Potomac beat Woodson on Saturday.

Girls on the Run Spring Registration Open

Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia is registering girls in third through eighth grade for its curriculum-based after school program. By using a curriculum that creatively integrates running with life lessons, Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia supports girls in developing the confidence and character they need to become strong, healthy women.