THE SPORTS DESKHIGH SCHOOL PLAYOFF PAIRINGS
FROM STAFF REPORTS TENNIS NORTHWEST REGION BOYS Friday’s first roundCol. Forge 6, Frank. Co. 0Patriot 5, Gar–Field 0Freedom–S.R. 5, G.W. 0Riverbend 5, Forest Park 0Monday’s quarterfinalsCol. Forge 5, Broad Run …more
May 17th, 2013
RECREATION: Tourney to benefit Caroline boy
BY TAFT COGHILL JR. / THE FREE LANCE-STAR It was Memorial Day 2008 when Matthew Rose was doing what many 2-year-olds do at family barbecues: jumping up and down on …more
May 17th, 2013
HORSE SCENE: Prep the horse: It’s showing season
BY BETSY CARTER / THE FREE LANCE-STAR During spring shows in April and May, most competitors get back into the swing of the showing season. It’s time to re-establish your pre-show clipping, bathing, …more
May 17th, 2013
RECREATION CALENDAR
FROM STAFF REPORTS May 19: Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon, 7 a.m. in Fredericksburg. Costs: $75 for Historic Half Marathon, $45 for Historic 10K, $35 for Semper Fred 5K. Register, …more
May 17th, 2013
BOWLING SCORES
FROM STAFF REPORTS AMF FREDERICKSBURG Happy rollers (seniors) Bob Resio 212, 278, 230, 720; Joe Kusina 212, 208, 193, 612; Bill Allshouse 210, 211, 603; Joe Kelly 217, 578; Tom …more
May 15th, 2013
HIGH SCHOOL NOTEBOOK: Chargers welcome Coghill
BY TAFT COGHILL JR. / THE FREE LANCE-STAR After 24 years of playing and coaching multiple sports at James Monroe High School, Antonio Coghill is headed to one of the …more
May 15th, 2013
COMMONWEALTH LACROSSE FINAL: Wolverines claw past Black-Hawks in final
BY JIM SWING / THE FREE LANCE-STAR A chain holding two medals hangs from the rearview mirror in Alex Boyd’s car. The two pieces—two district runner-up medals—are a reminder of …more
May 15th, 2013
BATTLEFIELD DISTRICT TRACK: Foxes breeze, Cavs squeeze
BY TAFT COGHILL JR. / THE FREE LANCE-STAR King George girls track and field coach Rudy Pekarek was so enthralled with the final tally at the Battlefield District meet Wednesday …more
May 15th, 2013
BATTLEFIELD DISTRICT TRACK SUMMARY
FROM STAFF REPORTS GIRLS MEET Team scores: 1. King George 210; 2. James Monroe 80; 3. Courtland 57.5; 4. Chancellor 53.5; 5. Caroline 41.5; 6. Eastern View 38.5; 7. Spotsylvania …more
May 15th, 2013
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP:Cribbs’ hit saves North
FROM STAFF REPORTS Niko Cribb’s bases-loaded single in the bottom of the seventh inning lifted North Stafford to a 6–5 Commonwealth District quarterfinal baseball victory over visiting Mountain View Wednesday. …more
