Nicky Wolcott

College Park, Frederick, Washington, D.C., United States

High School Sports Reporter at The Washington Post

Intern at The Charlotte Observer

Articles

Girls’ soccer Top 10: Independence goes wire-to-wire at No. 1

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Nicky Wolcott

Girls’ soccer Top 10: Independence goes wire-to-wire at No. 1 (washingtonpost.com) Girls’ soccer Top 10: Independence goes wire-to-wire at No. 1 By Nicky Wolcott 2025061617433800 Before her team even took the field this season, Independence girls' soccer coach Ann Vierkorn knew how special her group was.
Boys’ soccer Top 10: Herndon closes at No. 1 after state title

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Nicky Wolcott

Boys’ soccer Top 10: Herndon closes at No. 1 after state title (washingtonpost.com) Boys’ soccer Top 10: Herndon closes at No. 1 after state title By Nicky Wolcott 2025061617434800 Herndon started the spring as the No. 5 team in The Washington Post's boys' soccer rankings before a frustrating 4-4 start had the Hornets searching for answers.
Loudoun County girls, Meridian boys win Virginia soccer titles

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Nicky Wolcott

Loudoun County girls, Meridian boys win Virginia soccer titles (washingtonpost.com) Loudoun County girls, Meridian boys win Virginia soccer titles By Nicky Wolcott 2025061521160200 Loudoun County entered Saturday's Class 4 girls' soccer final undefeated and eager to claim the program's first state title since 2018, but the Captains knew all too well that it wouldn't be easy.
South County’s run of dominance ends one win short of the state title

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Nicky Wolcott

South County’s run of dominance ends one win short of the state title (washingtonpost.com) South County’s run of dominance ends one win short of the state title By Nicky Wolcott 2025061420411300 GLEN ALLEN, Va. — Despite undergoing a coaching change just weeks before the season and experiencing back-to-back years without a state tournament appearance, the South County girls' soccer team got out to a decent start before ripping off win after win behind a sturdy defense and an efficient...
Herndon runs past Wakefield to win first boys’ soccer title since 1986

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Nicky Wolcott

Herndon runs past Wakefield to win first boys’ soccer title since 1986 (washingtonpost.com) Herndon runs past Wakefield to win first boys’ soccer title since 1986 By Nicky Wolcott 2025061417561600 GLEN ALLEN, Va. — The Virginia Class 6 boys' soccer final sat on a razor's edge as the second half progressed Saturday morning. In some ways, the scoreless, deadlocked game was not surprising.
Herndon, Wakefield earn shootout victories in Class 6 boys’ soccer semis

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Nicky Wolcott

Herndon, Wakefield earn shootout victories in Class 6 boys’ soccer semis (washingtonpost.com) Herndon, Wakefield earn shootout victories in Class 6 boys’ soccer semis By Nicky Wolcott 2025061322514700 GLEN ALLEN, Va. — Herndon created the better chances in Friday's state semifinal against reigning Virginia Class 6 boys' soccer champions Cosby, but the Hornets couldn't find the back of the net in 80 minutes of regulation or 20 minutes of overtime.
Undefeated Loudoun County rolls on to Virginia girls’ soccer semifinal

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Nicky Wolcott

Undefeated Loudoun County rolls on to Virginia girls’ soccer semifinal (washingtonpost.com) Undefeated Loudoun County rolls on to Virginia girls’ soccer semifinal By Nicky Wolcott 2025061118392900 After losing just five players to graduation and adding several key pieces, Loudoun County girls' soccer coach Chelsea O'Bruba told her team before the season that she thought it could be special. Fast-forward three months to June, and it's easy to see why.
Robinson, West Potomac boys book tickets to Virginia soccer tournament

3 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Nicky Wolcott

Robinson, West Potomac boys book tickets to Virginia soccer tournament (washingtonpost.com) Robinson, West Potomac boys book tickets to Virginia soccer tournament By Nicky Wolcott 2025060416035000 There was little about Tuesday's Virginia Class 6 Region C boys' soccer semifinal between Robinson and Lewis that felt normal.
Girls’ soccer Top 10: Robinson rides winning streak into top five

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Nicky Wolcott

Girls’ soccer Top 10: Robinson rides winning streak into top five (washingtonpost.com) Girls’ soccer Top 10: Robinson rides winning streak into top five By Nicky Wolcott 2025051915480400 In hindsight, first-year coach Kim Bonafede said the Robinson girls' soccer team's tough start might have been for the best.
Boys’ soccer Top 10: Familiar names back in contention as playoffs arrive

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Nicky Wolcott

Boys’ soccer Top 10: Familiar names back in contention as playoffs arrive (washingtonpost.com) Boys’ soccer Top 10: Familiar names back in contention as playoffs arrive By Nicky Wolcott 2025051915481600 Last season marked the first time in 16 years that a Northern Virginia boys' soccer program did not win a state title. This spring, many of the teams that came closest to putting their hands on a trophy last year are among the favorites to win it all.