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July 30, 2008

A quick getaway to Ocean View

I’ve been having croaker withdrawals – the need to toss a bait in some saltwater and catch a fish.

Packers need to move on Favre

The Brett Favre saga has got to end. Enough is enough.

Ninth-inning rally gives Potomac victory
Ninth-inning rally gives Potomac victory

The loud music was cranked up in the Potomac Nationals’ clubhouse and the talk among the players was also loud. 

Haymarket edges Waynesboro to force Game 3 of VBL series
Haymarket edges Waynesboro to force Game 3 of VBL series

Haymarket fended a first-round exit from the Valley Baseball League postseason with an impressive display of pitching and timely hitting Wednesday night, forcing a third and decisive game at top seed Waynesboro tonight.


July 29, 2008

Haymarket down 0-1 in VBL playoffs

Haymarket hung tough against the top seed in the Valley Baseball League playoffs Tuesday night, but one mistake was the difference in the end.

Ted was a gentleman and a scholar

I am searching how best to start this tribute to Ted Gruszkowski. 

Balester shines in Nats’ loss

Collin Balester reached such a comfort level Tuesday night that the pitcher’s mound at Nationals Park almost felt like the crest of one of those fabulous Pacific Ocean waves he loves to surf.

Detwiler gem allows Potomac to widen Northern Division lead
Detwiler gem allows Potomac to widen Northern Division lead

Ross Detwiler slowly walked off the pitcher’s mound to cheers from the 888 fans in attendance at Pfitzner Stadium.


July 28, 2008

Potomac wins in Arnesen’s debut
Potomac wins in Arnesen’s debut

Offense records 16 hits in victory over Wilmington

No fights on Monday at Redskins’ camp

Team celebrates Samuels’ 31st birthday

Competition brewing for Redskins’ free safety spot

Doughty, Schweigert battling for starting job

Haymarket Senators face Waynesboro Tuesday

Senators clinch eighth seed, head to Waynesboro Tuesday.

Colorado’s Baker picking right time to get hot

Gar-Field grad helping Rockies on offense


July 27, 2008

Potomac avoids sweep
Potomac avoids sweep

Nationals offense explodes in 15-5 win

Lawrence continues winning ways

Driver gets seventh win this season at ODS


July 26, 2008

Army botches Campbell decision

Thursday night, the United States Army dropped the ball.

Record crowd attends Saturday’s Redskins scrimmage

On the field, no logjams were broken; though the Washington Redskins held their first intrasquad scrimmage on Saturday, it’s far too early in the preseason to determine a projected starter for each position.

Haymarket: A year later for the Senators

When the Rivalry Group took over the Haymarket Senators last July, there were plenty of issues to be tended to even with just four games remaining on the schedule.

Weislow injury bad luck
Weislow injury bad luck

Jonathan Weislow laid almost motionless in the Battlefield High outfield grass, his hands still stretched to full-extension.


July 25, 2008

Local Briefs

Mark Markiewicz has been named Woodbridge High School’s new boys soccer coach.

Frederick blanks Potomac in opener

Home runs by Chris Vinyard and Brandon Snyder helped the Frederick Keys beat the Potomac Nationals 2-0 on Friday night.

Cypher hoping to get a win before end of the season

Tyler Cypher is having a good rookie season in U-Cars at Old Dominion Speedway.

Jordan commits to Lafayette

When it comes to determining her career path, Samantha Jordan is still up in the air.

Bugel goes ‘old school’ for Washington

Joe Bugel looks half the size of the offensive linemen he coaches.

Northern Virginia franchises play ‘season-long road schedule’
Northern Virginia franchises play ‘season-long road schedule’

Have soccer ball, will travel.


July 24, 2008

Weekly Swimming Results

Weekly Swimming Results

Weekly Fishing Report

Weekly Fishing Report

Gas prices affect Game and Fisheries Department

Not only are ordinary consumers feeling the pinch at the pump, the Department of Game and Fisheries, along with many other government agencies, is also paying close attention to monthly gas card statements.

Potomac blows another good outing by bullpen
Potomac blows another good outing by bullpen

A slight smile came across Clint Everts’ face.


July 23, 2008

Glory has big weekend series with Philly

First place is on the line as the top two teams in National Pro Fastpitch meet this weekend in a four-game series end at the Westfield Softball Complex.

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