Raiders End Perfect Season as State Champs

Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007

RICHMOND -- Throughout its undefeated season, star seniors Marguerite Hanna and Villanova-bound Morgan Petkovich had paced No. 1 Loudoun County's versatile offense, using powerful hits and dangerous serves to dominate opponents. Read story and 9 comments »

Loudoun County Jumps on Brookville, Reaches Final

Friday, Nov. 16, 2007

Behind the jump serve of senior Marguerite Hanna and the strong play of junior Shaylin O’Connell and senior Morgan Petkovich, top-ranked Loudoun County remained undefeated with a 25-14, 25-13, 25-18 victory over Brookville to advance to the Virginia AA volleyball final for the second straight year. Read story »

A Good Tip Gives Raiders a Win

Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007

In the Virginia AA state quarterfinals last night in Leesburg, No. 1 Loudoun County adjusted its defense and continued to rely on its powerful hitters to pull through with a 25-16, 21-25, 25-14, 25-16 victory over Chancellor. Read story »

Broad Run’s Sears Hits With Power, Direction

Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007

When Lauren Sears soars through the air and blasts the volleyball with all her might, her parents can’t help but smile from the stands. Sears — a senior outside hitter on the Broad Run volleyball team — displays the same enthusiasm for hitting she did as a youngster, when she sent her parents scrambling through the yard after her errant balls. Read story »

Tough Victory Helps Raiders End Season Undefeated

Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007

All season long seniors Marguerite Hanna and Morgan Petkovich had led the team offensively, dominating stat lines and giving emotional lifts to their teammates with powerful points at key moments. On their senior night Thursday against Heritage, the story was no different. Read story »

Raiders Improve to 20-0

Friday, Oct. 26, 2007

On a night when its seven seniors were honored for their contributions to the program, No. 1 Loudoun County followed those veterans to a three-game sweep over rival Heritage, capping a perfect 20-0 regular season. Read story »

This Year, Raiders Want to Finish Well

Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007

Morgan Petkovich mulled over the question, then shook her head and answered honestly. “I wasn’t expecting the season to be going so smoothly,” she said. “I wasn’t expecting it to be this amazing.” Read story »

Healthy Raiders Remain Perfect

Loudoun County Thwarts Challenge

Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007

After dominating the first game of its match against Broad Run, No. 1 Loudoun County was struggling to pull away in the second Tuesday night. Neither team had been able to take a lead larger than two points, and with Broad Run’s hitters pounding more and more tough shots over the net, momentum appeared ready to swing to the Spartans. Read story »

Perfect Raiders Win Another

Team Effort Downs Heritage in a Boisterous Match

Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007

After spraining her right ankle in gym class, Loudoun County junior Shaylin O'Connell did not expect to play in Tuesday’s match with rival Heritage. In fact, the junior did not even run before warmups. Read story »

Unbeaten Raiders Defeat Broad Run

Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007

Before last night’s volleyball match between top-ranked Loudoun County and Broad Run, players traded text messages counting down the minutes until the opening serve. Read story »

Heritage Has New Leader in Middle Hitter

Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007

Heritage middle hitter Gaby Galvan leapt high above the black net and slammed down a kill that smacked against the glossy hardwood. A few moments later, she skidded across the floor to dig out a ball and kept a rally alive. Between points, she clapped her hands feverishly, pumped her fists and smacked her teammates on their backs. Read story »

Dig, Dig, Dig: Libero Position Is Changing Volleyball

Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007

For certain volleyball players, explaining — or even pronouncing — their position is as difficult as playing it. Read story »

Lady Raiders defeat Potomac Falls

Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007

Continuing its early season success, Loudoun County's volleyball team defeated Potomac Falls 3-1 on Monday night to remain undefeated this year. Read story »

After 12 Matches, Hanna, Loudoun County Off to a Fast Start

Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007

Marguerite Hanna — even with her volleyball coach listening — could not hold back the obvious. After sweeping the Surebet Raider Classic on Saturday in Leesburg, with straight-set victories over Westfield, Sherando and Stone Bridge, the Loudoun County senior gave a blunt assessment of her team. Read story »