Sravan Gannavarapu

1 week ago | fairfaxtimes.com | Sravan Gannavarapu

Deadlocked at the half, the Herndon Hornets and Wakefield Warriors seemed headed towards overtime. Both teams came into the game after thrilling victories through penalty kicks, and the thought of extra time weighed on their minds. In the end, the Hornets stung the notion of extra time and delivered three strikes into the net, securing a 3-0 victory over the Warriors and capturing their first soccer state championship since 1986.

2 weeks ago | fairfaxtimes.com | Sravan Gannavarapu

This time, it’s not about perfection. It’s about finishing the job. That has been the mindset of the Robinson Rams Boys’ Lacrosse team throughout the offseason and this season, as they entered 2025 as defending state champions. Resilience is a trait that Coach Matt Curran learned was instilled in his players. The team began the season with a five-game winning streak, extending its run to 27 straight victories from 2024.

3 weeks ago | fairfaxtimes.com | Sravan Gannavarapu

After a 0-2 start, the Boys’ Lacrosse team from West Potomac looked at themselves in the mirror and realized there was no room for error. What followed was a remarkable run that landed them the No. 2 seed in the Patriot District, one spot behind state contender Robinson. For the Wolverines’ head coach John Stamos, the struggling start was merely a bump in the road for a team looking to claim its respect.

1 month ago | fairfaxtimes.com | Sravan Gannavarapu

After a 0-2 start, the Boys’ Lacrosse team from West Potomac looked at themselves in the mirror and realized there was no room for error. What followed was a remarkable run that landed them the No. 2 seed in the Patriot District, one spot behind state contender Robinson. For the Wolverines’ head coach John Stamos, the struggling start was merely a bump in the road for a team looking to claim its respect.

1 month ago | fairfaxtimes.com | Sravan Gannavarapu

This year, America’s pastime has made quite an impact in the Springfield community. The West Springfield Spartans have stepped to the mound and delivered strikes. Once they hit the plate, the bats are off and running. Thanks to their 19-3 record and 13-1 record in Patriot district play, the Spartans are poised to make a deep run in the postseason, shooting for their first state championship since 2018. The Spartans also won a title in 2010, but head coach Jason Olms isn’t worried about the past.