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Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Post Your Game Photos to Patch

We welcome contributions from Patch readers.

If you frequently attend your child’s soccer game, football game or cross-country meet, why not submit your photos? Patch welcomes and encourages reader contributions, and you can help spread the word about your favorite local team’s win. It’s easy to post your announcement. Here’s how: If you have any questions, feel free to email Editor Jessie Biele at Jessie.Biele@patch.com. We look forward to seeing your game day photos!

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Saturday, September 8, 2012

Centreville Football Falls Short at West Potomac

The Wildcats lose to the Wolverines, 27-20.

After a long and challenging game Friday night, the Centreville Wildcats lost to the West Potomac Wolverines, 27-20. Going into Friday night’s game, both head coaches had their concerns about their opponent. Chris Haddock, head coach for Centreville, said the Wildcats were concerned about the Wolverines’s speed. “Every week we have a different concern. They have speed, and there are a few kids they have that can be dangerous. But every snap is a learning experience,” said Haddock. “We have some young players, but we’re going to go out and have a good game tonight.” Jeremiah Davis, the new head coach for West Potomac High School, was concerned about the Wildcat’s offense, describing it as tough to prepare for. “Coach Haddock is very …

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Westfield Weekly Sports Recap

Basketball teams take-down Hornets, plus an indoor track update.

Westfield boys’ basketball on five-game win streak Coach Doug Ewell’s varsity Bulldogs (13-3, 4-0) came out on the winning side of a rugged battle with Herndon last Thursday night, edging the Hornets in double overtime, 73-62. Down three points at the half, Westfield rallied late in the game behind strong performances from Kris Perry and Quentin Basil to force double-overtime. The bulldogs gained a slight lead, forcing Herndon to foul, and eventually outscored the Hornets 14-3 in the final OT, including 12 straight free throws, to eek out the victory. “We started off on a 10-0 run and we were down 29-26 at halftime,” said Coach Doug Ewell. “We had some turnovers, but the third quarter was back and forth – I think we had 10 or 12 lead …

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Denver Quarterback and Local Woman Form Unlikely Friendship

Tim Tebow whisked Kelly Faughnan on a date to the College Football Awards, and in December brought her to a Broncos game.

Even though the football season has ended for Denver quarterback Tim Tebow, his star still shines bright in the household of Kelly Faughnan, whose serendipitous encounter with him at an amusement park led to a date at the College Football Awards.  ”I just think he’s great, a really nice guy,” said Kelly, 22, from the living room of her Clifton home just minutes before the NFL playoff game Saturday night between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots. The story of the gentle friendship between Faughnan and Tebow is noteworthy because it is an anomaly in the brutal world of professional football. Tebow, who led his team on a phenomenal run until Saturday, has been criticized for his faith and his open talk about his belief in God. …

Mary S.

7:15 pm on Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Great story, thank you for sharing. He seems like a very nice person...but I'm glad the Pats won. I hope Kelly's friendship with Tim continues for a long time.   more ›

Monday, January 16, 2012

Westfield High Boys Roll Through Concorde Opponents

Westfield High School weekly sports recap.

Doug Ewell’s boys’ varsity basketball squad (12-3, 3-0) continued district competition last week with dates against Robinson and archrival Centreville. Led by a stalwart defense and hot-handed Zach Elcano, Westfield steamrolled the Rams and Wildcats both by double-digit margins, 58-40 and 64-35 respectively.  “We have some seniors who are busting their butt doing their jobs,” said Ewell regarding the team’s success. “We just have to find a way to keep it going." Elcano, who averages 13-points per game, led the Bulldogs with 15 against Robinson, while Chris Mullins tallied 11 points and knocked down a team-high three 3-pointers. Julius Rosa and Quentin Basil each hit one from downtown and racked up nine points apiece. The Bulldogs have won …

Photos: Crowds Pack in for nZone's Grand Opening

About 5,000 people attended the opening, organizers estimated.

The nZone, a former Budweiser distribution building converted to a sports facility, gym and worship center by New Life Christian Church, opened on Saturday, Jan. 14th.  Read more about the facility's opening. 

Video: New Life Christian Church Opens the nZone

New Life Christian Church held the grand opening of the nZone, a former Budweiser facility converted to a church and sports facility.

New Life Christian Church isn't a conventional congregation. "No perfect people are allowed at New Life. Come regardless of your hurts, habits and hang-ups. We’re a place full of messed up people," the church's website proclaims.  So perhaps it's fitting that the congregation's new house of worship isn't exactly conventional, either.  The church recently moved from its former home at Westfield High School to a renovated Budweiser building in Chantilly. They've named it the "nZone," which doubles as a sports facility and gym during the week and a church on Sundays. On Jan. 14th, the congregation held the grand opening, complete with free food, games, moonbounces and autographs by current and former Redskins Evan Royster, Darrell Green and …

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Westfield Takes Two Wins Over Centreville

The boys' team won 64-35, while the girls' team won 59-53.

The Westfield Bulldogs were victorious twice on Friday night against the Centreville Wildcats. The boys' team won 64-35, while the girls' team won 59-53. Click through the photo gallery to see a few scenes from the games. Then check back Monday to read a recap of the games in the weekly sports review. 

Friday, January 13, 2012

New Life's nZone to Hold Grand Opening

The nZone, an indoor fitness and sports complex, will hold its grand opening in Chantilly this Saturday.

  The nZone, operated by New Life Christian Church in a renovated Budweiser facility, will serve as a community and worship center, open seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.  The 84,000 square foot space will offer: "Why would a church do something like this?  We get that question a lot," Brett Andrews, founder and lead minister of New Life Christian Church said in a press release. "The answer is this: we exist to serve others. So, we invested in a building that would serve our community’s needs and be busy seven days a week," said Andrews.  "So, at the nZone, you’ll find everything you would expect at a recreation and sports facility – soccer, lacrosse, basketball and volleyball league play, fitness classes and boot camps, Karate, …

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

One Last Look at a Season to Remember

Centreville High's Touchdown Club holds awards ceremony for the varsity football team.

Members of The Touchdown Club, a group that supports varsity football at Centreville High School, gathered on Monday evening for an awards ceremony held at the Waterford at Fair Oaks.  The night was a chance for the fans to look back on Centreville's best season in recent memory, for the team and coaches to thank their supporters, and for the team to look ahead to the future.  "Obviously we hope that our success continues for years to come. The bar has been raised; the expectations are raised, and that's where they should be," said Centreville head coach Chris Haddock. "This is a great community. We've got great people here, we've got great fans, we've got all the pieces to be successful year in and year out." Watch the videos to listen to…

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