Baseball

Player of the Year

Johnny Bladel, Center Field, Stone Bridge, Sr.
The Bulldogs star received his second straight AAA Liberty District Player of the Year title and added Northern Region Co-Player of the Year honors after leading his team at the plate, in center field and on the mound. The JMU-bound outfielder batted .444 with 5 home runs, 3 triples and 20 RBI, and had a .587 on-base percentage. And in his first stint as a varsity starting pitcher, Bladel went 7-1 with a 1.74 ERA, 66 strikeouts and 3 saves.

Coach of the Year

Joe Terango, Potomac Falls

First-Team

INF Chris Jessop, Broad Run, Sr.
INF Rob Malan, Potomac Falls, Sr.
INF Michael Spring, Potomac Falls. Sr.
INF Chris Taylor, Dominion, Sr.
INF Wes Walker, Loudoun Valley, Sr.
OF Ian Hickman, Briar Woods, Sr.
OF Nick Clayton, Heritage, Jr.
Util. Johnny Mason, Park View, Sr.
P Jacob Kline, Potomac Falls, Sr.
P Nick Fialdini, Stone Bridge, Sr.
P Andy Zarobila, Heritage, Jr.

RELATED CONTENT

• June 6, 2009 -- Potomac Falls Baseball Falls in State Semis
• June 3, 2009 -- P. Falls Baseball Reaches Semis
• May 27, 2009 -- Potomac Falls Baseball is Going to States
• May 22, 2009 -- Stone Bridge's Baseball Season Ends
• May 22, 2009 -- Potomac Falls Wins District Baseball Title
• May 18, 2009 -- Stone Bridge Loses District Final
• May 13, 2009 -- Broad Run Baseball Rallies to Win
• May 8, 2009 -- Stone Bridge Secures Region Berth
• April 28, 2009 -- Heritage Edges Out Broad Run
• April 25, 2009 -- Dominion Squeaks By (Again)
• April 24, 2009 -- P-Falls Baseball Is Class of Dulles
• April 22, 2009 -- Stone Bridge Falls to McLean
• April 18, 2009 -- Stone Bridge Storms Back
• April 13, 2009 -- After a Slow Start, Park View Gets a New Spring in Its Step
• April 1, 2009 -- Park View Holds Off Dominion
• March 31, 2009 -- Stone Bridge Tops Chantilly
• March 24, 2009 -- Potomac Falls Beats Loudoun Co.
• March 24, 2009 -- Loudoun Baseball's Fresh Faces
• March 19, 2009 -- 2009 Loudoun Baseball Preview
• March 17, 2009 -- Briar Woods Drops Opener

RELATED BLOGS

• June 9, 2009 -- Heritage's Peters to Play Baseball at Cornell
• June 9, 2009 -- Park View Seniors Are Headed to the Next Level
• June 9, 2009 -- All-Region II Baseball Teams
• June 3, 2009 -- Post Publishes All-Met Section
• May 30, 2009 -- Panthers Claim First Region Title
• May 30, 2009 -- Freedom's Bourassa Steps Down as Head Baseball Coach
• May 28, 2009 -- Another Ex-Spartan Earns Collegiate Accolades
• May 26, 2009 -- Eight Vikings Named to All-Cedar Run District Baseball Teams
• May 26, 2009 -- Broad Run's Baseball Season Ends at Sherando
• May 22, 2009 -- Dominion's Raines Steps Down as Baseball Coach
• May 21, 2009 -- 2009 All-Liberty District Baseball Team
• May 20, 2009 -- 2009 All-Dulles District Baseball Teams
• March 13, 2009 -- It's Time to Play Ball!

Softball

Player of the Year

Haley Johnson, Catcher, Broad Run, Sr.
A four-year starter who calls every pitch for the Spartans, Johnson earned Dulles District Player of the Year honors and batted .434 with one home run and 20 RBI in the regular season before leading Broad Run to its third consecutive Virginia AA state championship. Will play at James Madison.

Coach of the Year

Jennifer Traina, Briar Woods

First-Team

P Caroline Williams, Loudoun Valley, Sr.
P Judy Betz, Broad Run, Sr.
P Kate Fowler, Briar Woods, Jr.
P Cassie Phillips, Stone Bridge, Sr.
P Maire Shaughnessy, Highland, Sr.
C Courtney Sunderland, Potomac Falls, Jr.
IF Jenn Soroka, Broad Run, Jr.
IF Ella Miller, Highland, Sr.
IF Holly Dominguez, Briar Woods, Jr.
IF Ashley Gardner, Stone Bridge, Sr.
OF Rochelle Latka, Loudoun County, Sr.
OF Anna Blessing, Broad Run, Jr.
OF Hayley Grabner, Loudoun Valley, Sr.
OF Lindsey Holtz, Loudoun County, Sr.

RELATED CONTENT

• June 7, 2009 -- Loudoun Valley Softball Falls Just Short
• June 7, 2009 -- Broad Run Softball Wins 3rd in a Row
• June 6, 2009 -- Loudoun Valley Softball Is Through to Finals
• Jun 6, 2009 -- Broad Run Softball Moves On to Finals
• June 2, 2009 -- Super Tuesday: State Tourney Edition
• May 13, 2009 -- Briar Woods Softball Wins Pitcher's Duel
• May 2, 2009 -- Broad Run Softball Rallies Past County
• April 24, 2009 -- Potomac Falls Softball Is on the Rise
• April 17, 2009 -- Valley Falls to No. 1 Battlefield
• April 3, 2009 -- Bad Inning Snaps Spartans' Streak
• March 24, 2009 -- Broad Run Softball Reloads

RELATED BLOGS

• June 7, 2009 -- A Super Sunday For Loudoun Sports
• June 6, 2009 -- For Loudoun Sports, A Super Saturday
• June 3, 2009 -- Post Publishes All-Met Section
• May 30, 2009 -- Broad Run Softball Wins Region II Title
• May 30, 2009 -- Falcons' Historic Softball Season Ends In Region Semifinals
• May 20, 2009 -- 2009 All-Dulles District Softball Teams
• May 4, 2009 -- Monday (Afternoon) QB: District Championship Edition
• May 4, 2009 -- County's Latka Named Virginian Softball All-Star

Boys' Lacrosse

Player of the Year

Garrett Swankowski, Loudoun Valley, Jr.
One of the top defensemen in the state, Swankowski had 63 groundballs and 43 takeaways to help the Vikings achieve a perfect season in the Virginia AAA Cedar Run District. Verbally committed to Virginia for 2010.

Coach of the Year

Pete Lenotti, Dominion

First-Team

A Michael Fawkes, Dominion, Sr.
A Will Garrett, Highland, Sr.
A Derek Maltz, Stone Bridge, Jr.
A Brendan McCann, Highland, Jr.
M Sean Dacey, Loudoun Valley, Sr.
M Chris Daddio, Loudoun Valley, Jr.
M Tyler Lowdermilk, Stone Bridge, Sr.
M Matt Miller, Notre Dame, Sr.
M Alex Nieves, Notre Dame, Sr.
M Tim Sanders, Broad Run, Sr.
D Will Field, Broad Run, Sr.
G Alex Sharrer, Loudoun Valley, Jr.

RELATED CONTENT

• June 4, 2009 -- Broad Run Boys' LAX Falls in Semis
• June 2, 2009 -- Super Tuesday: State Tourney Edition
• May 31, 2009 -- Broad Run LAX Moves On to State Semis
• May 23, 2009 -- Valley LAX Sweeps Region Semifinals
• May 21, 2009 -- Broad Run Sweeps Region II Finals
• May 18, 2009 -- Broad Run LAX Sweeps Region Semis
• May 16, 2009 -- Broad Run Wins District LAX Title
• April 1, 2009 -- Burke Finds Inspiration In Team

RELATED BLOGS

• June 3, 2009 -- Post Publishes All-Met Section
• June 3, 2009 -- Former Spartan is First Loudoun LAX Player to be Named Collegiate Captain
• May 30, 2009 -- Broad Run Boys' LAX Advances to State Semis
• May 27, 2009 -- Loudoun Valley Boys' LAX Loses NW Region Final
• May 15, 2009 -- Two Heritage Seniors to Play in US Lacrosse Showcase
• May 6, 2009 -- Boys' All-District Lacrosse Teams

Girls' Lacrosse

Player of the Year

Shannon Harkey, Loudoun Valley, Jr.
Harkey (62 goals and 53 assists) was instrumental in leading the Vikings to the Virginia state semifinals, and their 19-1 record was the best in school history. The fourth in a lacrosse-playing family (the other three are on college teams), Harkey was an All-American nominee this year.

Coach of the Year

Jay Harkey, Loudoun Valley

First-Team

GK Alison Bogle, Broad Run, Sr.
GK Kelsey Luck, Loudoun Valley , Soph.
A Lauren Giusti, Stone Bridge, Jr.
A Brooke Hewartson, Loudoun County, Sr.
A Kate Sistare, Broad Run, Sr.
A Whitney Weeden, Foxcroft, Sr.
D Caitlin McGinn, Loudoun Valley, Soph.
D Rachel Pascale, Stone Bridge, Jr.
D Katie Saba, Briar Woods, Sr.
MF Meredith Harris, Foxcroft, Jr.
MF Ashton Marshall, Foxcroft, Jr.
MF Meredith Rogers, Broad Run, Sr.
MF Sophie Swann, Loudoun Valley, Jr.

RELATED CONTENT

• June 2, 2009 -- Super Tuesday: State Tourney Edition
• May 31, 2009 -- Broad Run LAX Moves On to State Semis
• May 23, 2009 -- Valley LAX Sweeps Region Semifinals
• May 21, 2009 -- Broad Run Sweeps Region II Finals
• May 18, 2009 -- Broad Run LAX Sweeps Region Semis
• May 16, 2009 -- Broad Run Wins District LAX Title
• May 6, 2009 -- Stone Bridge Girls' LAX Loses
• April 25, 2009 -- A Win-Win For Valley Girls' Lacrosse

RELATED BLOGS

• June 3, 2009 -- Post Publishes All-Met Section
• May 30, 2009 -- Broad Run Girls' LAX Advances to State Semis
• May 6, 2009 -- Girls' All-District Lacrosse Teams

Boys' Soccer

Player of the Year

Chris Kamara, Stone Bridge, Sr.
An imposing physical presence in the middle of the Bulldogs’ defense. The senior’s athleticism was critical in shutting down opposing teams’ offenses. Helped guide Bulldogs to a 12-3-1 record. Will play for Louisburg College (N.C.).

Coach of the Year

Dave Gryder, Potomac Falls

First-Team

GK Matt Miscione, Stone Bridge, Sr.
GK Calle Brown, Loudoun County, Jr.
D Abdul Shaban, Stone Bridge, Jr.
MF Conor Shanosky, Potomac Falls, Jr.
MF Zack Miller, Stone Bridge, Sr.
MF Eric Hernandez, Fauquier, Sr.
F K.C. Onyeador, Park View, Jr.
F Danny Reategui, Broad Run, Jr.
F Shane Cooke, Liberty, Sr.
F Asa Fox, Potomac Falls, Sr.
F Michael Herndon, Stone Bridge, Jr.

RELATED CONTENT

• June 8, 2009 -- Potomac Falls Boys' Soccer Loses Heartbreaker
• June 6, 2009 -- P. Falls Boys' Soccer Cruises to Final
• June 2, 2009 -- Super Tuesday: State Tourney Edition
• May 25, 2009 -- Loudoun Boys' Soccer Teams Advance
• May 20, 2009 -- Stone Bridge's Soccer Season Ends
• May 16, 2009 -- Stone Bridge Boys' Soccer Loses District Final
• May 13, 2009 -- Stone Bridge Boys Reach District Final
• May 1, 2009 -- Broad Run Boys' Soccer Extends Lead
• April 28, 2009 -- Bulldogs Pick Up Key District Win
• March 21, 2009 -- Stone Bridge Soccer Reloads

RELATED BLOGS

• June 7, 2009 -- A Super Sunday for Loudoun Sports
• June 6, 2009 -- For Loudoun Sports, a Super Saturday
• June 3, 2009 -- Post Publishes All-Met Section
• May 30, 2009 -- Region II Soccer Roundup
• May 20, 2009 -- 2009 All-Dulles District Girls' Soccer Teams
• May 29, 2009 -- 2009 All-Dulles District Boys' Soccer Teams

Girls' Soccer

Player of the Year

Holly King, Broad Run, Sr.
The two-time All-Met midfielder led Broad Run through its second straight undefeated season and Virginia AA state championship. Will play at Florida.

Coach of the Year

Casey van Harssel, Heritage

First-Team

F Kelly Evans, Broad Run, Sr.
F Ashley Manning, Loudoun Valley, Jr.
MF Whitney Church, Broad Run, Soph.
MF Mary Grace Doyle, Loudoun County, Sr.
MF Jennifer Skogerboe, Stone Bridge, Jr.
D Breanna Lewis, Heritage, Sr.
D Olivia Mackey, Loudoun County, Jr.
D Brea Hewitt, Briar Woods, Sr.
D Amanda Rumsey, Potomac Falls, Jr.
D Lindsay Henry, Stone Bridge, Sr.
GK Caitlin Hunter, Broad Run, Sr.

RELATED CONTENT

• June 7, 2009 -- Broad Run Girls Soccer Repeats as Champs
• June 6, 2009 -- Broad Run Girls' Soccer Reaches Final
• June 3, 2009 -- Loudoun Soccer Stays Alive in States
• June 2, 2009 -- Super Tuesday: State Tourney Edition
• March 21, 2009 -- In Girls' Soccer, It's Broad Run

RELATED BLOGS

• June 7, 2009 -- A Super Sunday for Loudoun Sports
• June 6, 2009 -- For Loudoun Sports, a Super Saturday
• June 3, 2009 -- Post Publishes All-Met Section
• May 30, 2009 -- Region II Soccer Roundup
• May 20, 2009 -- 2009 All-Dulles District Girls' Soccer Teams

Boys' Track & Field

Player of the Year

Josh Hardin, Potomac Falls, Sr.
The All-Met pick breezed to Dulles District titles in the 1,600 (4:29.62) and 3,200 (9:42.81). Earlier this season, he posted career-best times in the two-mile (9:15.81) and 3,200 (9:11.34), both of which rank fifth among Virginia boys.

Coach of the Year

Kate Cassidy, Heritage

First-Team

Daniel Allen, Stone Bridge, Sr.
Rashawn Hugg, Broad Run, Sr.
Kaise White, Freedom, Sr.
Ryan Hagen, Potomac Falls, Sr.
Ross Madison, Heritage, Sr.
Adrian Thomas, Stone Bridge, Soph.
Andre Best, Stone Bridge, Sr.
T.J. McPhaul, Heritage, Sr.
Omar Omokodian, Briar Woods, Jr.
Trevor Springman, Stone Bridge, Sr.
Alex Skinner, Loudoun Valley, Sr.
Ben Willens, Loudoun Valley, Sr.
Derril Thomas, Broad Run, Fr.
Zach Canady, Loudoun Valley, Jr.

RELATED CONTENT

• May 30, 2009 -- Potomac Falls' Lee Wins Track Title
• March 27, 2009 -- Park View Track Starts Anew

RELATED BLOGS

• June 3, 2009 -- Post Publishes All-Met Section
• June 1, 2009 -- Pride Make a Splash at AA State Track Meet

Girls' Track & Field

Player of the Year

Christina Lee, Potomac Falls, Jr.
Lee showed impressive range at the Virginia AA Dulles District championships, capturing gold in the 800, 1,600 and 3,200. She ran a season-best time in the mile (5:05.41) at Southern Track Classic before finishing off the season with a state title in the 800 (2:16.70).

Coach of the Year

Dolph Null, Potomac Falls

First-Team

Kiya Day, Dominion, Soph.
Nicole Fauteux, Potomac Falls, Jr.
Audrey Houghton, Loudoun Valley, Fr.
Shaquera Leach, Heritage, Fr.
Emma McLaughlin, Heritage, Jr.
Hannah McLaughlin, Heritage, Jr.
Meredith Oare, Park View, Jr.
Stephanie Paradis, Stone Bridge, Sr.
Samantha Phun, Freedom, Soph.
Lauren Privette, Loudoun Valley, Jr.
Jennifer Richards, Potomac Falls.
Andie Schindler, Stone Bridge, Sr.
Julie Strange, Loudoun County, Jr.
Brooke Thompson, Broad Run, Sr.

RELATED CONTENT

• May 30, 2009 -- Potomac Falls' Lee Wins Track Title
• March 27, 2009 -- Park View Track Starts Anew

RELATED BLOGS

• June 3, 2009 -- Post Publishes All-Met Section
• June 1, 2009 -- Pride Make a Splash at AA State Track Meet

Boys' Tennis

Player of the Year

Kevin Chang, Broad Run, Soph.
In his second year with the Spartans, Chang claimed the singles and doubles district tournament titles and helped lead Broad Run to its first Virginia AA Dulles District team championship since 1996. He reached the regional semifinals in both singles and doubles and completed the year with a 17-3 mark in singles and 14-2 in doubles.

Coach of the Year

Chris Pasternak, Broad Run

First-Team

Chad Henderson, Loudoun Valley, Sr.
Siddarth Dutta, Freedom, Sr.
Peter Satagaj, Loudoun County, Sr.
Kyle Slack, Briar Woods, Sr.
Max Kadyrkaev, Broad Run, Jr.

RELATED CONTENT

• May 9, 2009 -- Broad Run Knocks Off Briar Woods
• May 3, 2009 -- Spartans, Vikings Boys' Tennis Soars
• April 1, 2009 -- Valley Tennis Seeks Return to States

RELATED BLOGS

• June 3, 2009 -- Post Publishes All-Met Section
• May 22, 2009 -- Thursday Tournament Roundup
• May 21, 2009 -- What's on Tap for Tonight
• May 13, 2009 -- Broad Run Boys' Tennis Completes Season Sweep
• May 12, 2009 -- Broad Run's Chang and Kadyrkaev Claim Doubles Title
• May 12, 2009 -- Broad Run's Chang is DD Singles Champion

Girls' Tennis

Player of the Year

Kiersten Pappas, Loudoun Valley, Sr.
Valley's senior No. 1 dominated the AAA Cedar Run district yet again in 2009, guiding her team to district and Northwest Region titles and a state tournament run that ended with a loss in the semifinals. For the second consecutive year, Pappas reached the state tournament final, falling in a marathon two-set match with Marshall's Faby Chaillo. Along with partner Juliana Jacangelo, Pappas also advanced to the state doubles final where they lost in three sets. Pappas, who never lost a Cedar Run district match, will play at George Mason next year.

Coach of the Year

Brooke Brown, Loudoun Valley

First-Team

Carla Wong, Freedom, Jr.
Elissa Kim, Briar Woods, Jr.
Juliana Jacangelo, Loudoun Valley, Jr.
Megan Hurley, Loudoun County, Jr.
Kerry Sarver, Loudoun County, Sr.

RELATED CONTENT

• June 6, 2009 -- LV's Pappas Falls in Tennis Finals
• June 5, 2009 -- Pappas Reaches State Finals
• May 30, 2009 -- LV Girls' Tennis Falls In State Semis
• May 27, 2009 -- LV Girls' Tennis Reaches State Semia
• April 1, 2009 -- Valley Tennis Seeks Return to States

RELATED BLOGS

• June 3, 2009 -- Post Publishes All-Met Section
• May 24, 2009 -- Valley Girls' Tennis Nabs Region Title
• May 21, 2009 -- What's on Tap for Tonight
• May 20, 2009 -- Tuesday Tournament Roundup

About This Section

• Reporters: Matt Brooks (baseball and boys’ and girls’ tennis), B.J. Koubaroulis (girls’ soccer), Carl Little (boys’ and girls’ track), Jeff Nelson (boys’ lacrosse, softball), Paul Tenorio (boys’ soccer) and Dave Yanovitz (girls’ lacrosse)
• Photographers: Joel Richardson, John McDonnell and Tracy A. Woodward
• Layout Editor: J.C. Reed
• Online Editor: Meghan Louttit
• Special thanks to Ron Petrella, Adrian Powell and Heritage High School