The Madison Girls Varsity Soccer team finished the regular season with a 2 – 0 win Wednesday against the Fairfax High School Rebels.  Freshman Lindsey Tyrell scored her first goal of her varsity career in the first half.  She was also fouled within the penalty area in the second half and Rachel Moore scored the penalty, and her sixth goal of the season, with a strike to the low right post.  The Warhawks ended the season with six wins, four losses and three ties.  They play their next game either at TJ or McLean on Monday. MADISON SOFTBALL CELEBRATES SENIORS Madison High School's softball team…

Junior midfielder Matt Arndt scored two goals and Junior midfielder Kyle Rowe had a goal and two assists during Tuesday night's boys lacrosse game against South Lakes, but a strong second half from the Seahawks stunned Madison in a penalty-filled game as the Warhawks fell 8-7 at James Madison High School. The loss drops Madison to 7-4 overall and 2-2 in the Liberty District.  They are now in fifth place in the district with games remaining against co-District leader Stone Bridge, Thomas Jefferson and Fairfax. Madison scored first with a goal from senior midfielder Connor Strock that was …

In a boat christened in the name of a dedicated Warhawk Crew volunteer earlier that day, the Madison High School men’s first eight commandeered the “Glenn  K.  Burger” to a come-from-behind first place victory over Washington-Lee Saturday at the Smokey Jacobs Regatta. The men’s first eight win, in a time of 4:36:2, was just one of five first place finishes for Madison boats at the regatta. All Madison boats placed. The team named its new boat for Glenn K. Burger, a long-term volunteer who has been with the team since his daughter Jessica joined squad in during its second season. Madison's …

In a Friday showdown between Madison and McLean High schools, whose softball teams share second place in the Liberty District, the Warhawks came out on top, beating the Highlanders 7-4 to move ahead to 5-1 in district play. Madison is now 9-3 overall. The game started out as a pitcher's duel as both pitchers kept the offenses quiet early. Madison's bats struck first as they jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the fourth inning. It's a lead the Warhawks extended to 4-0 and held on to until the sixth inning,  when the McLean offense rallied to tie the game 4-4 going into the seventh. But the rally …

The Madison High School softball team (8-3) returned from spring break Tuesday to knock out a 5-4 victory over Langley High School in an important Liberty District matchup.  It was clear from the outset the Warhawk players spent some time away from the softball field, as they dug themselves an early hole, trailing 4 to 1 after three innings of play. The defense committed three errors and gave up two unearned runs before settling down to secure a victory in the 9th inning using the International Tie Breaker procedure.Madison's Kelsey Ross started on the mound and went five innings, giving up …

The Madison High School softball team snapped a three-game losing streak with an 8-3 victory over the visiting South Lakes Seahawks on Thursday night. Tori Lipnicky went 2 for 3 with an RBI and was HBP to lead the offense.  Ally Grasso tripled and and drove in a run, and Kristyn Buscemi went 1 for 4 with an RBI.  Mary Bolinger (1 for 2, BB) and Jackie Yahner (1 for 3) contributed Madison's other hits on the night.  On the bases, Yahner stole 2 bases and Lipnicky and Hallie Goldsmith each added a stolen base. Elizabeth Fallas pitched a complete game for the victory, giving up 8 hits and only …

Madison High School's softball team went 1-2 in their games this weekend. On Friday, the Warhawks hosted cross-town rival Marshall High School and walked away with a 15-0 victory. The faceoff was a shortened five-inning game ended by the 10-run rule.  Tori Lipnicky led the potent Warhawks offense, going 3 for 3 with a walk and two RBIs.  Kristyn Buscemi also had a great night at the plate, going 2 for 4 with three RBIs.  Brittany Powers went 1 for 1 with a walk and drove in three runs.  Kelsey Ross went 2 for 3 with two RBIs, while Kat Olson (1 for 2, 2 BBs), Ally Grasso (1 for 2, BB), and …

The Madison Boys Lacrosse Team (1-2) split two games this weekend with a 6-3 loss to Chantilly on Friday night and a 14-13 win over local rival Oakton High School on Saturday night. In the opener against Chantilly, the Warhawks were behind 5-1 at halftime. The second half turned into a tough defensive battle with limited scoring and numerous penalties. Madison held Chantilly to one goal in the second half on an open net late in the game, but could only muster two goals for themselves for the final 6-3 result. Junior Kyle Rowe won 13 faceoffs and added a goal and an assist for the Warhawks. …

The Marshall Girls Lacrosse team opened their season Wednesday night with an 18-7 win against the Washington and Lee Generals. Though coming off their best season in school history, the Statesmen got off to a slow start against the Generals, down 0-3. Once they got in their groove, though, they rattled in four consecutive goals and never looked back. By halftime, Marshall took an 8 - 4 lead and scored 10 goals in the next half, winning 18-7. Eight different Marshall players scored goals and goalie Meredith Crizer tallied 11 saves on the night. Other scores: Madison Girls Varsity Soccer won 5-…

After an impressive 22-6 season, Marshall High School's wrestling team finished second to Langley in the Liberty District Wrestling Championships on Saturday Head Coach Jason Planakis was named Coach of the Year as nine statesmen wrestlers qualified for the Northern Region Championships this week. Christian Valencia (106), James Cusack (120) and Matt Crawford (285) all won their weight classes, and Crawford's pin in the heavyweight final marked his 100th career high school win. Jimbo Briody (126) and Sam White (195) each placed second in their classes. Abel Tesfai (132), Tyler Snook (145), …

The Madison Warhawks employed a suffocating defense Tuesday night to shut down the Thomas Jefferson Colonials in a 60-22 Liberty District victory. The Warhawks played their best defensive game of the season, holding the Colonials to its lowest scoring total of the season and giving up only eight points in the first half.  Madison capitalized on Colonial turnovers, ran a tight fast break  and scored from both long range and in the post. The Warhawks led at the end of the first half, 38-8. The Warhawks continued its dominance in the second half and with the contest well in hand midway through …

Coming off its Friday loss to Stone Bridge, the first loss in nine games, the Madison High School girls basketball team bounced back with a 52-40 win Monday against the McLean Highlanders. With the victory Madison retains sole possession of first place in the Liberty District at 8-1. The team is 13-4 overall. Using a deliberate offense, McLean edged to a slim 6-5 first period lead. Madison kept the Highlanders in check through much of the second period with tight defense and a patiently executed offense to take a 17-9 lead at halftime. The Warhawks started the second half on fire, outscoring …

In a fiercely contested Liberty District match-up, the Madison High School girls basketball team defeated the Fairfax Rebels 58-46 Tuesday night -- their eighth straight victory.  The win puts the Warhawks in control of the Liberty District as they prepare to close out the first half of the regular season Friday against second place Stone Bridge (5-2). Madison took an early lead Tuesday but the Rebels continued to battle back, leaving the outcome of the game in doubt until the waning minutes of the final whistle. The Warhawks led after the first period 13-7, and held onto a 27-18 lead …

The Madison Girls Basketball team won its fourth consecutive road game Friday night, beating the McLean Highlanders, 58-42. Trailing 15-13 after the first quarter, Madison clamped down on defense to take a narrow 22-19 lead at halftime. The Warhawks found their offensive groove in the third quarter, outscoring the Highlanders 18-11 to take a 10-point lead into the fourth quarter. Madison continued its offensive barrage in the final period to extend its margin of victory. Leading Madison's balanced scoring attack was freshman forward Kelly Koshuta, who scored 15 points. Also scoring double …

Marshall High School Field Hockey held on to an early lead to beat Oakton High School 3-2 on Monday, improving their record to 8-1. The Statesmen shined in the first half, leading 2-0 going into halftime thanks to goals by juniors Madeleine Lewsen and Emily Sexton, assisted by Maddie O'Beirne and April Reinhart, respectively. Sexton assisted Paige Veoni's goal early in the second half, increasing Marshall's lead to 3-0, when Oakton fought back. The Cougars scored two goals, but it wasn't enough to upset the Statesmen lead. Marshall plays Madison tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Madison High School, …

James Madison High School shutout W.T.Woodson 24-0 on Saturday to win its home opener and even its record at 1-1. The offense, defense, and special teams all contributed strong performances, but the highlight of the game was the six turnovers caused by the aggressive Warhawk defense.Madison moved the ball steadily in the first half behind the accurate passing of Dan Powers, seven receptions by Tom House, and the power running of Jacob Hall and Grant Hoffman.Nick Hoy scored the first touchdown on a one-yard run up the middle. Madison scored its second touchdown when Jordan Durham blocked a …

While temperatures soared to well over 90 degrees last weekend, the Vienna Youth Soccer Freedom Red U10 girls team participated in the prestigious Virginian Soccer Tournament.   Freedom Red went undefeated in their division with the team playing strong defensively and creating many goal scoring opportunities. The heat and sun were oppressive factors but the team never backed down. They had four shut-outs and outscored their opponents 19-2 across the three day and five game tournament.  Members of the team include Anna Zelenski, Whitney Wiley, Amirah Endar, Olivia Rice, Izzy Moutinho, Olivia …

Madison High School singles tennis player Dan Sablik lost to Herndon High School's Philip Nelson in the Northern Region Singles and Doubles Championship on Wednesday,  6-3, 6-1. "Nelson's serving was incredible," Madison Coach Glenn Adams said. "He probably had about 15 service aces -- balls which the receiver doesn't even touch." Adams said Nelson, this year's Concorde District Champion, was a semifinalist in last year's Virginia State Singles Championships. Sablik will still head to the Virginia State Championships with Nelson, Adams said, since since both regional finalists qualify for the…

The Madison Girls Softball team won a rain-shortened game against the South Lakes Seahawks by a score of 6-4 on Wednesday night to move on in the Liberty District Tournament.  The Warhawks used a six run third inning when they sent 11 batters to the plate to seal the victory.  Tori Lipnicky (1-2, RBI), Kristyn Buscemi (1-2, RBI), Elizabeth Fallas (1-2, RBI), Erica Daul (1-2, RBI), and Michelle Mittel (1-2, RBI) provided the offense.  Mary Bolinger also drove in a run with a fielder's choice. Fallas got the win on the mound, going four innings while giving up six hits, walking three, and …

The Marshall High School Girls Lacrosse team upset top Patriot District seed Woodson High School in a 12-11 win on Tuesday night. Seven  statesmen added goals on the night: Katherine Van Winkle, Annie Greenwood, Allie Johnson, Kelly Brown, April Reinhart, Rachel Waldron and Jocelyn Golden. Christine LaBarbara and Jessica Taylor led the defense with five ground balls and three caused turnovers a piece. Goalie Meredith Crizer had 5 saves on the night. Marshall led the game 8-6 at halftime. They built their lead to 9 - 6 but Woodson's scrappy play brought the score to a 9 - 9 tie.  The action …