Top Sports Moments of 2013: Potomac
The year 2013 provided several exciting moments in local sports. For Whitman High School, the girls’ basketball team won a region title before suffering a one-point loss in the state semifinals. The girls’ soccer team made it all the way to the state final --- and won. For Wootton, the golf team repeated as state champion while the field hockey team fell just short of a state title. Here is a look at the top moments in Potomac sports for 2013.
Whitman Girls’ Basketball Has Visions of Winning at UMBC
Vikings lost by one point in last season’s state semifinals.
The Whitman girls' basketball team will face Good Counsel on Friday.
Paying Attention to the Pros
High School coaches, players share opinions on Redskins’ Meriweather.
Washington Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather has received penalties, fines and a suspension for illegal hits.
Miller Resigns from Churchill
Boys’ basketball coach led Bulldogs to first region final appearance in 33 years.
Miller will be an assistant coach at Shepherd University.
Churchill Boys’ Lax Returns to Region Championship Game
Leonard, Dubick score five goals apiece against Sherwood.
The Churchill boys' lacrosse team will face Wootton for the 4A/3A region title.
Whitman Softball Beats Richard Montgomery
Seniors Rosenthal, Gertzog lead Vikings to winning record.
The Whitman softball team improved to 4-3 with a win over Richard Montgomery on Monday.
Bullis Boys’ Lax Beats Coronado Islanders
Senior Goldberg scores five goals for Bulldogs.
The Bullis boys' lacrosse team beats opponent from California.
Churchill Boys’ Basketball Wins Quarterfinal Match-up
Bulldogs reach region semifinals for third consecutive year.
Churchill will host Quince Orchard tonight in the 4A West semifinals.
Whitman Girls’ Basketball Secures Division Title
Vikings winning with teamwork, despite injuries.
The Whitman girls' basketball team defeated B-CC on Monday.
Wootton Boys’ Soccer Beats WJ for 4A West Title
O’Neil goal, Tsakos assist propel Patriots past Wildcats.
The Wootton boys' soccer team advanced to the state tournament with an overtime victory against Walter Johnson on Nov. 5.
Bullis Field Hockey Beats St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes
Senior captain Walker scores game’s lone goal.
The Bullis field hockey team defeated St. Stephen's & St. Agnes, 1-0, on Oct. 11.
Lee Takes Over at Quarterback for Churchill Football Team
Bulldogs improve to 2-0 with victory against Whitman.
The Churchill football team improved to 2-0 with a 33-9 victory against Whitman on Sept. 7.
Whitman Continues Quarterback Transition
McGowan to start against Wootton, Morton could see time.
Whitman opens the 2012 season against Wootton on Aug. 31.
Shim, Weiss Lead Churchill Field Hockey in 2012
Bulldogs looking to build on 2011 region runner-up finish.
The Churchill field hockey team looks reached the 4A West Region championship game last season.
Pedaling with Pals
Potomac Pedalers provides group rides for area cyclists.
Cyclists of all ages and ability levels can participate in group rides with the Potomac Pedalers.
Bethesda’s Renfroe Is Ripken League’s Top Slugger
Mississippi native leads league in home runs, RBIs, fourth in batting average.
Bethesda Big Train slugger Hunter Renfroe leads the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League in home runs and RBIs, and is fourth in batting average.
Potomac Native Wins World Series of Poker Event
Churchill graduate wins nearly $560,000.
Potomac native and 2005 Churchill graduate Cliff Goldkind won nearly $560,000 in a World Series of Poker event.
Manager Colangelo to Big Train: ‘Perform or Quit’
Bethesda falls to last place in 10-team CRCBL with loss to Rockville.
The Bethesda Big Train fell into last place in the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League after a loss to the first-place Rockville Express on June 18.
Big Train Opens Season as 3-Time Defending Champion
Big Train Opens Season as 3-Time Defending Champion
The Bethesda Big Train enters its 14th season of existence.
Bulldogs Boys’ Lax Ends Season at State Semifinals
Churchill falls to Westminster, 14-10.
While Churchill experienced emotional high and lows, the Bulldogs are hoping the 2012 season acts as a foundation for a formidable future.
Churchill Girls’ Lax More Competitive at State Level
Bulldogs capture third consecutive region championship.
After winning a third consecutive 4A/3A West Region championship, the Churchill girls’ lacrosse team once again fell short in the state semifinals. This time, however, a more competitive contest gave the Bulldogs reason to believe they’re improving.
Whitman Baseball Falls Short
Vikings lost to Northwest in extra innings in region final.
Northwest defeated Whitman, 5-3, in eight innings on May 18 in Bethesda to earn the 4A West crown.
Churchill Boys’ Lax Ends Wootton’s 6-Year Stranglehold
Bulldogs beat Patriots, advance to region championship game.
Churchill defeated Wootton, 9-6, in the 4A/3A West Region semifinals on Monday, May 14, ending the Patriots’ six-year run as region champion.
Churchill Girls’ Lax Reaches 4th Consecutive Region Final
Flax scores 7 goals, Bulldogs beat Blake in semifinal shootout.
Churchill’s path to a fourth consecutive region final appearance hasn’t been easy, but the Bulldogs completed the task with a 21-16 victory over the Bengals on May 14.
Churchill Boys’ Lax Storms Back Against Watkins Mill
Bulldogs enter postseason as top seed in 4A/3A West.
While things started poorly for the Churchill boys' lacrosse team, the Bulldogs ended their regular season finale game playing like a No. 1 seed.
Churchill Girls’ Lax Enters Playoffs as No. 2 Seed
Bulldogs beat Watkins Mill in regular season finale.
With leading scorer Mairin Hall sidelined due to illness, the Churchill girls’ lacrosse team closed the regular season with a 17-7 victory against Watkins Mill on May 7 in Montgomery Village. While the Bulldogs still had more than enough to get past the Wolverines, Churchill wasn’t so fortunate against Quince Orchard three days earlier.
Pitcher Haynes Leads Wootton Softball to Division Title
Patriots beat Whitman behind senior’s complete-game effort.
Senior pitcher Casey Haynes led the Wootton softball team past Whitman on April 30 to capture the 4A South Division championship.
Churchill’s Edens, Arthur-Williams Compete at Capital Classic
Edens scores 11 in win, Arthur-Williams grabs 7 rebounds in defeat.
Two of the best basketball players Churchill has to offer stepped outside of their usual Bulldog roles during the 39th Annual Capital Classic on April 21, but that didn’t stop Sam Edens and Sarafina Arthur-Williams from having an impact during the all-day all-star event at T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria.
Whitman Senior McGill Thriving in Return from Injury
Left-handed pitcher has not allowed an earned run in 19 2/3 innings.
Whitman senior pitcher Ryan McGill is thriving after missing most of his junior season due to injury.
Churchill Girls’ Lax Receives Early-Season Wake-Up Call
Bulldogs respond to Damascus loss by beating Paint Branch.
Senior standout Mairin Hall said the Churchill girls’ lacrosse team doesn’t want to dwell on its March 26 loss to Damascus — the program’s first loss to a Montgomery County team since 2010 — but the defeat just might provide motivation for a Bulldog group rarely challenged in recent seasons.
Attackers Leonard, Dubick Lead Churchill Lax to Victory
Duo combines for 10 goals in season-opening win against The Heights.
The Churchill boys’ lacrosse team, loaded with goal-scoring threats of all ages, took the first step in a season of high expectations, beating The Heights 16-6 on March 22 on the campus of the Potomac private school.
Churchill Softball Enters Season with Revamped Confidence
Last year’s winning record was Bulldogs’ first since 2000.
The Bulldogs enter the 2012 season with a revamped confidence stemming from a year of winning softball.
Whitman Baseball in Search of First Region Championship
Senior shortstop/pitcher Flack selected MSABC preseason all-state.
The Whitman baseball program has never won a region championship. With a talented roster and postseason success each of the last three seasons, the Vikings are looking to leave their mark in 2012.
Churchill Hopes To Learn from 2011 Postseason Success
Bulldogs reached region final under head coach Scott Blackwood.
Ten months after a surprise run to the region final, members the Churchill baseball team enter the 2012 season knowing they’re capable of great things if they put in the work.
Churchill Boys Fall to Magruder in Region Final
Bulldogs reach first region championship game in 33 years.
Magruder, the region’s top seed and defending champion, defeated No. 2-seed Churchill 54-39 on March 3 to take home the region title and advance to the state tournament. While disappointed their season had ended, the Bulldogs could take pride in what they had accomplished not just this year, but since the arrival of head coach Matt Miller four years ago.
Churchill Girls Lose to Blair in 4A West Quarterfinals
Racoosin among talented Bulldogs expected to return.
The Churchill girls’ basketball team’s 2011-12 season began with a deep, talented roster and high expectations. It ended with a six-point fourth quarter amid the absence of composure.
Whitman Girls Bust Out of Offensive Slump
After recent struggles, Vikings score 75 in win against Springbrook.
Whitman girls’ basketball coach Pete Kenah sat at a desk and opened the team’s scorebook after a Feb. 3 contest against Springbrook. Two days earlier, the Vikings shot 3 for 28 in the first half against Richard Montgomery en route to a 54-40 loss. Forty-eight hours later, Whitman’s offensive effort against the talented Blue Devils left the scorebook littered with ink.
Second-Half Defense Lifts Bulldogs Past Patriots
Churchill’s Williams helps shut down Wootton’s red-hot Ibeh.
Churchill boys’ basketball head coach Matt Miller could see it coming. He tried to warn the Bulldogs but it was too late.
Churchill’s Racoosin Plays ‘Like a Guy’
Athleticism, jumping ability make Bulldog guard an offensive threat.
Shira Racoosin’s skill set — most notably her ability to shoot an actual jump shot — has been compared to that of a male hoopster. While Racoosin appears slightly embarrassed about discussing the topic, her athletic ability makes her one of the top scoring threats on a Bulldogs team ranked No. 11 in the latest edition of the Washington Post’s top 20.
Whitman Attempting To Fill Ceccone’s Scoring Void
Vikings struggle offensively during loss to Walter Johnson.
With leading scorer Angelica Ceccone sidelined for nearly a month — and possibly for the remainder of the season — due to lingering effects of a knee injury suffered last season, Whitman has relied on a committee approach for picking up the offensive slack. On Friday, however, the Vikings didn’t have a player score more than six points as Whitman produced its lowest offensive output of the season.
Geenen’s Unselfish Play Leads Churchill to Victory
Senior grabs 15 rebounds against Walter Johnson.
Churchill senior Thomas Geenen, sporting long blue sleeves, squared up in the left corner and, with a smooth stroke, buried his first 3-pointer of the season during the second quarter against Walter Johnson on Jan. 13. After the game, Geenen, teammate Sam Edens and head coach Matt Miller each acknowledged the display of perimeter potency. However, Geenen’s biggest contributions to Friday’s victory over the rival Wildcats were prolonging possessions and finding ways to get quality shots for his teammates.
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