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Lady Titans embrace role as underdog

Lady Titans embrace role as underdog

By Melissa Quinn For the T.C. Williams girls varsity basketball team, being the underdog has become the norm. Season after season, the team plays well enough to reach the Patriot District tournament. And year after year, [...]

Ireton’s drive for perfection fuels players

Ireton’s drive for perfection fuels players

By Melissa Quinn For the Bishop Ireton boys varsity basketball team, perfection no longer falls into the category of something to strive for — it’s demanded. Every practice begins with perfection: a series of drills using [...]

Bishop Ireton rower sees big success after tentative start on the water

Bishop Ireton rower sees big success after tentative start on the water

By Melissa Quinn For Catherine Babiec, rowing is a family affair. Her father, Daniel, was on the crew team at Boston University well before she was born. And her brother, Thaddeus, is a junior at the [...]

St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes Saints pounce on Potomac Panthers

St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes Saints pounce on Potomac Panthers

The St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes Saints unexpected rise to dominance continued Saturday with the squad’s 26-7 victory over the Potomac School. Despite the final score, the Saints trailed through much of the matchup. Though they [...]

Alexandria Lacrosse Club helps sport rise in popularity — and above its elitist reputation

Alexandria Lacrosse Club helps sport rise in popularity — and above its elitist reputation

In the decade following the Alexandria Lacrosse Club’s founding, Tom McHugh’s happily watched participation spike, fulfilling early hopes of cultivating his love of the sport in the city’s youth. When ALC celebrates the start of its [...]

Titans, Lady Titans bounced from regional tournament

Titans, Lady Titans bounced from regional tournament

A disastrous fourth quarter Wednesday night spelled the end of T.C. William’s postseason aspirations, despite an early lead against Westfield. T.C. enjoyed a single point advantage against the Bulldogs heading into the second quarter of action [...]

T.C. Williams Titans advance in Northern Region tourney with victory over Thomas Jefferson

T.C. Williams Titans advance in Northern Region tourney with victory over Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson High School worked hard to shut down T.C. Williams’ red-hot T.J. Huggins during the first round of regionals Monday, but the strategy just gave teammate Jordan Byrd a chance to shine. The shooting guard [...]

T.C. Williams Titans clinch Patriot District title, face Thomas Jefferson tonight in Northern Region tourney

T.C. Williams Titans clinch Patriot District title, face Thomas Jefferson tonight in Northern Region tourney

Despite a tough season, the T.C. Williams Titans had little trouble locking up the Patriot District tournament with a win against South County Friday night. Led by seniors Daquan Kerman and T.J. Huggins, the Titans went [...]

Lady Titans pummel West Potomac in district playoffs

Lady Titans pummel West Potomac in district playoffs

The T.C. Williams Lady Titans are a step closer to winning a state title after upending West Potomac in the opening round of the Patriot District tournament. T.C. had little trouble with West Potomac during the [...]

Bishop Ireton trumps Carroll, McNamara

Bishop Ireton trumps Carroll, McNamara

Heading into their final regular season matchup, the Bishop Ireton Cardinals have strung together a pair of impressive wins against Carroll and McNamara. Sophomore forward Ty Quarles and junior guard Da’von Wiley teamed up to push [...]