Recruiting Insider

Photo recap: Mount Vernon edges out T.C. Williams in penalty kicks

Keara Dowd — Sat, 25 May 2013 15:54:22 GMT

Editor’s note: Our photo recaps are a new feature, in which we publish user-submitted photos from games around the area. Interested in submitting? E-mail matt.mcfarland@washpost.com. The Mount Vernon Majors advanced to the Northern Regional semifinals after a nail biter. With just … Continue reading →

Stone Bridge’s Dylan Maltz hopes for another Syracuse men’s lacrosse title

Eric Detweiler — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:10:49 GMT

The last time the Syracuse men’s lacrosse team played in the NCAA men’s lacrosse Final Four, Dylan Maltz sat with his older brother Derek at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., and breathlessly watched an historic comeback. On May 25, 2009, … Continue reading →

DuVal CB Jamaal Woodland picks Toledo

Eric Detweiler — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:00:16 GMT

Playing slot receiver, DuVal’s Jamaal Woodland earned a starting spot on the varsity team during his sophomore season, impressing Coach Dameon Powell with his soft hands and precise routes. When Woodland, now a 6-foot-2, 180-pound junior, added defensive duties for … Continue reading →

Riverdale Baptist guard Chania Ray commits to Florida State

Preston Williams — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:44:05 GMT

Florida State found the best way to appeal to Riverdale Baptist junior guard Chania Ray: Don’t recruit just her, recruit her family. Ray committed to the Seminoles during a visit there last weekend, a decision she had no intention of making … Continue reading →

Marquese Meadow, Friendship Collegiate DT, picks up recruiting traction

Roman Stubbs — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:56:00 GMT

Marquese Meadow sat in the bleachers of Friendship Collegiate’s gym in February, watching as the school honored 20 seniors with college football scholarships. He was one of a handful of juniors that envisioned themselves on the stage in the spring … Continue reading →

After recruiting debacle, Oakton’s Patrick Moore fills role for Cougars

Roman Stubbs — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:40:33 GMT

Oakton’s Patrick Moore had no indication that Richmond’s soccer program was in jeopardy of being dropped back in the April of 2012, so he did what he had always wanted to do: commit to become a Spiders soccer player, and … Continue reading →

Woodgrove’s Brittany Basinger named Virginia Gatorade girls’ soccer player of the year

Brandon Parker — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:32:22 GMT

Brittany Basinger‘s 18th birthday proved a memorable one, to say the least. On Tuesday, the Woodgrove senior defender/midfielder was named the Virginia Gatorade girls’ soccer player of the year. Later that night, Basinger nailed one of the Wolverines’ four penalty … Continue reading →

Former St. John’s player in Oklahoma for tornado, aftermath

Preston Williams — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:49:28 GMT

When I filed a brief item Tuesday afternoon about former St. John’s baseball player Bobby Boyd and his West Virginia University teammates being near the site of the tornado that ripped through Moore, Okla., the previous day, I had not … Continue reading →

Photo recap: Glen Burnie softball tops Eleanor Roosevelt, 13-1

Keely Diven — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:11:08 GMT

Editor’s note: Our photo recaps are a new feature, in which we publish user-submitted photos from games around the area. Interested in submitting? E-mail matt.mcfarland@washpost.com. Glen Burnie defeats Eleanor Roosevelt 13-1 to win their Maryland 4A softball state semifinal. Read Gabe … Continue reading →

Photo recap: Northern softball edges River Hill

Keely Diven — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:02:18 GMT

Editor’s note: Our photo recaps are a new feature, in which we publish user-submitted photos from games around the area. Interested in submitting? E-mail matt.mcfarland@washpost.com. Northern advances to the Maryland 3A softball state final with a 1-0 win over River Hill. … Continue reading →

Maddie Doan paces Sherwood girls’ lacrosse on unprecedented run to Maryland 4A/3A final

Eric Detweiler — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:45:42 GMT

Five minutes into Saturday’s Maryland 4A/3A state semifinal against Howard, Sherwood senior Maddie Doan took a pass from junior teammate Emily Kenul in stride and charged toward the cage. The well-rehearsed play soon ended in the team’s first goal in … Continue reading →

Oklahoma tornado: West Virginia baseball team narrowly avoid tornado

Preston Williams — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:11:32 GMT

Former St. John’s baseball player Bobby Boyd, the starting center fielder at West Virginia University, is in Oklahoma City for the Big 12 baseball championships and along with his Mountaineer teammates has pitched in with the relief effort after deadly … Continue reading →

Locals picked for Under Armour All-America Lacrosse Classic

Eric Detweiler — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:47:13 GMT

The Washington area will be well-represented at this summer’s Under Armour All-America Lacrosse Classic. Three local players landed on the roster for the boys’ South team for the eighth annual game, announced Tuesday. The girls’ South team will feature 12 … Continue reading →

Stone Bridge’s Ashley Herndon nets 100th career goal

Brandon Parker — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:26:19 GMT

Friday’s girls’ soccer contest against McLean already held enough significance for Ashley Herndon. The Stone Bridge senior had hopes of celebrating what would be the fourth Virginia AAA Liberty District title of her career with her teammates. But in reaching … Continue reading →

Friendly DB Alameen Murphy picks up Maryland offer, looks ahead

Eric Detweiler — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:00:24 GMT

Friendly junior cornerback Alameen Murphy has enjoyed watching the steady stream of college coaches passing through the Fort Washington public school this spring. The former youth league lineman flashed enough potential in the Patriots secondary in the fall to land … Continue reading →

Woodbridge’s Da’Shawn Hand remains atop recruiting list

Preston Williams — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:17:39 GMT

Da’Shawn Hand, the two-time All-Met defensive end at Woodbridge remained No. 1 in the new Rivals.com recruit rankings for the Class of 2014, and two Washington Catholic Athletic Conference players made major jumps in the updated list released Monday. The … Continue reading →

Goalie Sam Beazell of St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes scores 80-yard goal

Eric Detweiler — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:01:06 GMT

Senior goalie Sam Beazell has been steady in net for the St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes boys’ lacrosse team this spring, leading a defense that has allowed less than five goals per game. Among the area’s top netminders, Beazell will head to … Continue reading →

St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes senior Carly Reed finishes career with 475 goals, another VISAA title

Eric Detweiler — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:11:07 GMT

For St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes senior Carly Reed, the tears began during pregame warm-ups Saturday, and those emotions carried over into the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Division I tournament final against Collegiate. In her final high school game, Reed showed … Continue reading →

Broad Run alum Holly King among six local products on Washington Spirit

Brandon Parker — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:22:45 GMT

Even in the midst of a successful college career on the University of Florida women’s soccer team, Holly King wasn’t exactly sure what the future held for her. Unlike the Gator basketball and football players, the most viable option for … Continue reading →

Photo recap: Glen Burnie defeats Chesapeake in Maryland 4A East final

Angela Lewis — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:27:36 GMT

Editor’s note: This is part of a new feature, in which we publish reader-submitted photos from games around the area. Do you have a great camera, and eye for a good photo and an interest in seeing your photos published … Continue reading →

Local players give thumbs up to Jackie Robinson movie

Preston Williams — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:43:52 GMT

The Jackie Robinson movie “42″ has made a strong impression on many African-American high school baseball players and coaches in the Washington area. Woodbridge senior outfielder Logan Farrar has seen it three times already and jokes that he will cap his number of viewings … Continue reading →

Gwynn Park’s Jalen Harris headed to Nyack College

Eric Detweiler — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:21:33 GMT

Gwynn Park’s Jalen Harris became familiar with the basketball recruiting process last year, watching his teammates set their future plans. During his junior season, the 6-foot-2 guard was surrounded by seniors in the Yellow Jackets’ eight-man rotation. While Harris turned … Continue reading →

Loudoun Valley’s Josh Grimard signs to play Division II basketball

Brandon Parker — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:45:36 GMT

Josh Grimard became the latest local recruit to seal his athletic future this week, signing to play college basketball at Alderson-Broaddus College. The Loudoun Valley senior forward had narrowed his choices to the Battlers and Bridgewater before choosing the up-and-coming … Continue reading →

Justin Herron, Bullis offensive lineman, commits to Rutgers

Roman Stubbs — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:00:05 GMT

Bullis junior offensive lineman Justin Herron orally committed to Rutgers Thursday, citing the program’s move to the Big 10 as one of the key influences in his decision. The 6-foot-4, 275-pound Herron, who also sparked interest from Maryland, Michigan and … Continue reading →

Marshall bounces back from 0-7 start to reach Northern Region baseball tournament

Preston Williams — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:17:24 GMT

Marshall this season allowed 105 runs in the first 11 games but has given up only 31 runs in the last 10 games. It’s a drastic turnaround that can be attributed to a young team growing up at the same … Continue reading →