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Foust, Comstock Press Their Differences

Candidates in Competitive 10th-District Race Try to Paint Each Other as Extreme DANIELLE NADLER Northern Virginia Media Services

Voting records and past comments became fodder in the Sept. 3 debate-style forum featuring the main combatants in the battle to succeed U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf. The 10th Congressional District Town Hall, put on by the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce in Herndon, was the first opportunity for Democrat John Foust and Republican Barbara Comstock to share a stage and air their differences. Foust, a Fairfax County supervisor, repeatedly brought up Comstock’s 2012 House of Delegates vote supporting controversial legislation that would require transvaginal ultrasounds before an abortion, and Comstock just as frequently brought up Foust’s comments made in Leesburg two weeks ago claiming she never held “a real job.” Comstock “has been obsessed with taking away a woman’s right to choose,” Foust told a roomful of Northern Virginia business leaders during the forum. “If she goes to Washington, she will continue to pursue a hyper-partisan agenda, and we already have too many in Congress who do that.” Comstock shot back later, “My opponent attacked me personally saying I don’t have a real job. Yet those who know a thing or two about real jobs have looked at me and endorsed me – the Northern Virginia Technology Council and the U.S. Chamber.” “I think all jobs are jobs and deserve dignity,” Comstock said. “Work is about dignity.” The candidates fielded questions on transportation, job creation, support for veterans, the national deficit and tax reform, working to paint each other as extreme. Foust pinned Comstock as a Tea Party Republican, while Comstock linked Foust to President Obama. Interspersed with the jousting was a promise

from both candidates to work across party and ideological lines. Foust noted his seven years as chairman of the Fairfax Economic Advisory Commission and on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors where he helped pass a balanced budget every year. He said it’s usually difficult to tell who are the Democrats and the Republicans on the county’s Board of Supervisors, because they work so well together.

“I can’t tell you how many people have been surprised when they learn the party I am in, thinking I’m in the other party,” he said. Comstock pointed to her work with business leaders, Democrats and Republicans in the state General Assembly to pass legislation that encourages telework, as well as a package of data center state tax incentives and a research and development tax credit. “A credit Gov. McAuliffe praised as enhanc-

ing Virginia’s business climate,” she said. Comstock took a few hard hits from Foust for voting against Virginia’s $6 billion transportation bill, that includes $300 million for Metro’s Silver Line. “My opponent opposed that bill,” Foust said. “You can’t want everything and be unwilling to pay for anything.” Continued on Page 22

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Other scheduled speeches include: • On Thursday, Oct. 23, Susan Coll, a New York Times best-selling author whose latest novel is “The Stager,” will discuss her literary rhythms and have a question-andanswer session. • On Tuesday, Nov. 18, veteran PBS newsman, playwright and author Jim Lehrer will discuss his lifetime as a writer and talk about his recent novel, “Top Down,” which concerns President Kennedy’s assassination. Great Falls Library is located at 9830 Georgetown Pike. The events are free and organizers invite the public to attend. Each program will begin at 7 p.m. and feature a brief wine-and-cheese reception, followed by the speaker’s presentation. Seating is open and no reservations will be taken, so organizers recommend guests arrive a few minutes early. The programs generally are for adults only; occasional youth-focused forums will be announced in advance.

Langley Alum Wins Language Accolades Trager Metge of McLean, a 2011 graduate of Langley High School, was among members of a team from the University of Wisconsin-Madison who participated in the Midwest Universities Chinese Speech Contest, held in April at Purdue University. Metge, who is majoring in Chinese, en-

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Is Zumba just not cutting it any more? Maybe roller derby is more your speed. Since its launch in 2012, Loudounbased NOVA Roller Derby has been pulling in women (and a few men) from around the region and from all walks of life looking to get some exercise and make social connections. League president Julia Bergeman, a mother of two, is a member of the in-house Vineyard Vixens team and also the league’s co-ed travel team, the Supernovas, made up of top players. Bergeman, who was recently named to Leesburg Today’s “40 Under 40” list of upand-coming community and business leaders, is also a coordinator and booster for the league. The league’s home season began last month and continues with a double-header bout slated for Sept. 13 in Sterling. The league’s four all-women home teams – the Backwoods Rollers, the Beltway Betties, the Metro Misfits and the Vineyard Vixens – practice together but compete against one another. The league, whose motto is “Skate Hard, Give Back,” is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and collects donations for a range of area charities at each bout. Its members are parents and professionals (mostly women) from across the region and range in age from early 20s to mid-50s. Bergeman, 36, a human-resources director and a former competitive gymnast, found out about the league in its very earliest stages through her moms’ group in 2011. She wasn’t initially convinced that it would be a good fit, but attended an informational meeting and was quickly hooked. “This was very much outside my comfort zone,” she said. “I had never really skated outside of childhood roller skating birthday parties.” Bergeman’s derby name, “Mary Lou Wreck’em,” is a takeoff on her gymnastics background (honoring Olympian Mary Lou Retton), as is her number 10.0. Bergeman said that NOVA Roller Derby is a far cry from the stereotypical, poorly scripted bouts of the ’70s and ’80s. It’s a full contact sport, she added, but it’s played by strict rules and is entirely family friendly. The league includes players of all shapes, sizes and experience levels and is a member of Modern Athletic Derby Endeavor (MADE) and follows that organization’s rules. The aspects of stress relief and bonding are a huge draw, players agreed. The women you skate with are often your friends, but it’s OK to feel good about giving them a hit while following the rules.

NOVA Roller Derby president Julia Bergeman (“Mary Lou Wreck’em”) gives teammate Jennifer PHOTO BY TOM FINZEL Garnett (“Ice Tease”) a helpful push during a recent bout.

Karen Sandreczki (“Zsa Zsa Doom”) is a math teacher at Northern Virginia Community College and an avid knitter who discovered the league through a friend in her needlework group. Another early recruit to the league, she was encouraged to join by her husband as an outlet for stress. For Sandreczki, 34, who plays for the Backwoods Rollers, derby and knitting play a kind of yin-and-yang role in her life. “With knitting, there’s a meditative space where you sit there and do the same thing over and over again. I get that sense of calm immediately,” she said. “Where on the track, if I’ve had a stressful day at work, I come here and I start hitting people. I exercise like crazy for two hours. It gets those endorphins up and then I come home happy.” Many players join the league with little or no experience, Bergeman said. Once a player has passed a skills assessment, she is eligible to be drafted for one of the four home teams, which involves participation in both whole league and individual team practices. Skilled players will also soon be able to take things up another notch. NOVA Roller Derby is evolving as it moves into its fourth year, and some seasoned players are ready to move on to tougher competitions. The league’s philanthropic component

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Opinion Our View: Just Who Is Policing the County Police?

Last week’s news, from The Washington Post, that the survivors of a Springfield man have been forced to sue the Fairfax County government in order to obtain information about the police shooting that left him dead will come as no particular surprise to anyone who has tried to pry loose information, even of the most benign nature, from the county police. There are two sides to every story, and there is not enough information related to the August 2013 incident to say whether the shooting of an unarmed man was justified, or not. What we do know is that, with increasing regularity, police across the nation, and in some cases locally, ap-

pear to be taking a shoot-first-and-askquestions-later approach to their job, often leaving innocent people dead or seriously injured. Law enforcement is not easy in an increasingly urban environment like Northern Virginia, but residents have the right to be concerned about (a) the increasingly paramilitary nature of law-enforcement training and equipment, and (b) the trait of law-enforcement agencies in the area to hide behind legalities in refusing to provide a full accounting when things go awry. Having watched both of these tendencies unfold in recent years across Fairfax, we have a simple question: Where is Board of Supervisors Chair-

man Sharon Bulova on this issue, and where are her board colleagues? The county’s elected leadership has the ability to force a change in attitude toward policing, and to address valid public concerns that what should be a culture of serve-and-protect appears to be morphing into one of us-vs.-them – and not just in places like Ferguson, Mo. Bulova and her nine colleagues on the Board of Supervisors will be asking voters next year to bring them back for new terms. Between now and then, they’d better come up with leadership on the issue of transparency in the county’s public-safety arena. The public is taking notice of the deficiencies.

Coverage of Foust’s Comments Was Overkill Editor: I read with interest in the Sept. 4 issue of the Sun Gazette an editorial on John Foust’s characterization of Barbara Comstock’s career. The editorial stated, “Republicans pounced. A tad too much, one could argue; sometimes restraint is better than

overkill when an opponent says something questionable.” Good advice, and yet the very same issue included a news story on the flap along with two letters to the editor making partisan attacks on Foust for a remark that your editorial further called “hardly incendiary” and “out of Foust’s public character.”

Is this not the sort of overkill you caution Comstock’s campaign against? I hope the Sun Gazette will focus on the policy positions and voting records of the two candidates going forward, and leave the “Gotcha!” for campaign press releases. J. Jay Volkert Vienna

Comstock Obscuring Her Views on Transportation Editor: In a recent letter, Rob Jackson admonishes Junaidah Marro for not sticking with the facts in discussing the 10th District congressional race. Of all the points Ms. Marro raised, Mr. Jackson focuses on just one minor point. I would advise Mr. Jackson against the fallacy of false equivalence. Three Northern Virginia Democrats took a principled “No” vote on the 2013 transportation bill, because it further disincentivized Virginians from purchasing hybrid and electric vehicles, used the regressive retail sales tax to raise revenues for regional transportation, and, with the use

of the retail sales tax – and the reduction of the already low state gas tax – Transportation Fund revenues were no longer tied to the actual users of the commonwealth’s roads. Del. Barbara Comstock, however, signed the Grover Norquist tax pledge – something former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush said “outsources [politicians’] principles and convictions.” Clearly, Comstock prefers the “something-for-nothing” school of legislation. She wants less congestion on our Northern Virginia roads, but is unwilling to commit transportation funds to improve our quality of life.

Del. Comstock loves to say that taxpayer money spent on transportation is taxpayer money not spent on education. She deliberately obscures the fact that the state government’s costs for transportation come from the Transportation Fund while the costs for public education come from the General Fund (and other non-General Fund revenues), and nary the two shall meet. Here is a point to ponder: Somethingfor-nothing legislation usually leads to . . . wait for it . . . nothing! Greg Brandon McLean

Editor: Although I will vote for John Foust in the 10th District congressional election, I certainly respect Glen Sjoblom’s support support of Del. Comstock [“Comstock Has Best Experience to Be Effective Leader in Congress,” Letters Aug. 14].

I am, however, extremely irritated when Republicans appropriate Franklin Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy, as the letterwriter did. If you really wish to know how Republicans regarded these two great leaders, read the Chicago Tribune of October 1936

and October 1960. (And the record shows that Richard Daley did not commit election fraud when Kennedy carried Illinois, in spite of the Republican myth.) Robert Reid McLean

Republicans Misappropriating Roosevelt, Kennedy

There Is No Excuse for Democratic Smear of Del. Comstock Editor: It has happened elsewhere when Republican women ran for office: A personal smear of the female Republican candidate, Barbara Comstock, by her male Demo-

cratic opponent, John Foust, who implied that Ms. Comstock was unfit for office because she has never had a “real job.” Rather than specious personal slurs of your female opponent, why don’t you ex-

plain your views on raising taxes, securing the southern border, combating ISIS and bringing confidence back to businesses to spur economic growth? Nadia Ayoubi, McLean

BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

U.S. Rep. Gerald Connolly (D-11th) is well aware that the current Congress has passed decidedly fewer bills than its famous “Do Nothing” predecessor, which President Truman railed against in 1948. That Congress passed 980 bills, but the current one has managed only 162. “It’s the least-productive Congress in the history of the republic,” he said. Speaking to the Vienna Host Lions Club Aug. 26 at American Legion Post 180 in Vienna, Connolly also contrasted the performance of today’s Congress with the one that served in the early 1860s. With the nation’s bloodiest war swirling around it, the 38th Congress mustered a giant army and the world’s largest navy to defeat the Confederacy. But even while facing those challenges, that Congress financed the transcontinental railroad, passed the Homestead Act and Land-Grant University Act, and worked to complete the U.S. Capitol’s dome during the Civil War, Connolly said. Those investments in education, infrastructure, and research and development primed the country for success after the war and similar steps should be taken now, he said. “We cannot say as Americans, ‘We can’t afford it,’” Connolly said. “We must and can invest in the future for the sake of our kids and grandkids and to keep America strong and competitive.” The United States invested about 6 percent of its gross domestic product in infrastructure during the Kennedy administration, but that figure now has dwindled to 2.4 percent, while China’s is 9, Connolly said. The congressman lauded President Eisenhower’s vision of an interstate-highway system, which has reaped enormous economic rewards. Acknowledging that anti-government fervor is bubbling in places, Connolly said government still could play a vital role in expanding opportunities for America and the entire world. Connolly pointed to the Internet and global-positioning-system technology as revolutionary technical achievements created entirely with U.S. government funding. The private sector cannot be relied upon

to do research in fields that are not profitable, Connolly said, citing how private companies have gotten out of the business of studying antibiotics. A former U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee staff member, Connolly first became politically active as president of the Mantua Citizens’ Association, where he helped resolve problems stemming from leakages at a nearby oil tank farm. He was elected Providence District supervisor in 1995 and elected Board of Supervisors chairman in 2003. Connolly first was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2008, following the retirement of U.S. Rep. Tom Davis (R-11th), and has been re-elected twice. He will face Republican Suzanne Scholte, Green Party candidate Joe Galdo and Libertarian Marc Harrold in the Nov. 4 election. Connolly was bullish on the country’s future. The United States is on track to surpass Saudi Arabia as the world’s largest energy producer, and lower energy U.S. costs likely will lure back manufacturing companies that moved operations overseas, he said. The current political atmosphere and media coverage encourage partisanship and divisiveness, but Connolly predicted that in time Americans will insist on action and cooperation. Connolly said he missed the direct public contact and accountability experienced by local government officials. “There’s no hiding in local government,” he said, pointing to two Vienna Town Council members who were present. “You know where Howard [Springsteen] lives, you know where Edythe [Kelleher] lives and you know how to get them on the phone. And if they don’t answer the phone, you know how to knock on their doors.” Connolly touted positive economic

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George Mason University is taking a unique approach compared with many other universities, innovating and reaching out to the business community to prepare graduates for the future. “We produce students who are ready to hit the world running,” said David Wu, GMU’s provost and executive vice president, during remarks at an Aug. 21 economic forum at Capital One headquarters in McLean. GMU puts a slightly different focus at each of its campuses in Fairfax, Arlington and Prince William counties, said Wu, who recently came to GMU from Lehigh University in Pennsylvania. GMU, which during the last school year had an enrollment of about 34,000 students, recently became Virginia’s largest public university, he said. U.S. News & World Report has ranked George Mason as one of the Top 6 upand-coming universities in the country, Wu said. The university’s faculty includes two Nobel laureates and three Pulitzer Prize prizes, he added. GMU leaders are engaging the business community on issues such as economic

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McLEAN CHAMBER TO REPRISE ‘SUITS AND SNEAKERS’ CELEBRATION: The

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“centennial” stands for 100th anniversary, and many are aware that “sequicentennial” means 150th. But Vienna town residents are about to learn what “quasquicentennial” stands for. According to Webster’s, that’s a synonym for 125th anniversary, which Vienna will celebrate in 2015. “Yes, that will be 125 years that Vienna has officially been a town,” Town Council member Carey Sienicki said in the town government’s September newsletter. Exactly how the community will celebrate the quasquicentennial remains a work in progress. Sienicki said there was ongoing work being conducted by the town government and the Vienna Business Association to embark on “numerous upcoming events and opportunities.” VIENNA TO HOST 9/11 COMMEMORATION: The Vienna town government’s

“Day to Remember” commemoration of the 2001 terrorist attacks will be held on Thursday, Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. at the Freeman House, 131 Church St., N.E. The community is invited. NEW ‘LITTLE LIBRARY’ TO DEBUT: A

The event will be held on the grounds of the Vienna Little Library, 131 Church St., N.E., and will feature entertainment, musical selections from local student groups and special hands-on activities for children. The Little Library will be open for tours. In case of rain, the event will be held at Patrick Henry Library. VIENNA COMMUNITY BAND SEEKING MUSICIANS: The Vienna Community

Band is recruiting musicians for its upcoming season, with a special emphasis on those who play saxophones, clarinets, French Horns, oboes and bassoons. Rehearsals take place Sundays at 6:30 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center. For information, see the Web site at www.viennacommunityband.org

COLLECTION SET TO AID SHELTER RESIDENTS: Faith Baptist Church and the

Vienna Farmers Market will collect donated items for the Katherine Hanley Shelter as part of “Give Back Day” on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Farmers’ Market, held at Faith Baptist Church, 301 Center St., S. Items in need include school supplies, detergent, toiletries, personal-care items, baby formula and non-perishable food. For information, e-mail Shannon Mathews at shannon@believegrowchange. org. HISTORIAN TO LEAD TOUR OF CEMETERY: Local historian Jim Lewis will lead

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Fairfax County Notes ELECTIONS OFFICE SEEKS PRECINCT WORKERS: The Fairfax County Office of

Elections is in need of about 2,700 election officers for the Nov. 4 general election, and is in the process or recruiting those who wish to serve. Qualifications include being a registered voter in Virginia, the ability to work on Election Day and the ability to attend a training session. The compensation for those working the full day is $175, with half-day shifts possibly available. For information, call (703) 324-4735 or e-mail elect@fairfaxcounty.gov and provide full name, address, daytime phone number and date of birth. TAXI RATES WOULD RISE UNDER PROPOSAL: The Fairfax County government’s

Consumer Protection Commission will hold a public hearing to consider proposed increases to taxi rates on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center, Conference Rooms 4 and 5. The proposal under consideration calls for increasing the initial “drop” charge from $3.25 to $3.50 and increasing the subsequent mileage rate from $2.10 to $2.16 per mile. The proposal also calls for changing the billing increment from one-seventh of a mile to one-sixth of a mile, as well as increases to waiting rates. The revisions to taxicab rates will increase the average taxicab trip of seven miles by approximately 3.5 percent, county officials say. To be placed on the speakers’ list for the public hearing, call the Department of Cable and Consumer Services at (703) 222-

8435. Those showing up to speak without having their name on the list will be heard later in the hearing. Comments also will be accepted by e-mail at consumer@fairfaxcounty.gov through 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 16.

The registration deadline is Sept. 15 or until the class is filled. For information and to apply, see the Web site at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fr/cfa.

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government’s annual deer-management program will run from Sept. 6 through Feb. 21 under the supervision of the Fairfax County Fire Department in conjunction with the Fairfax County Park Authority and Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority. The program uses trained archers to cull the overabundance of deer countywide. It first was held in 2010. “Reducing the number of injuries and fatalities that result from deer-vehicle collisions is one of the primary goals,” said Fairfax County Police Chief Edwin Roessler Jr. “Deer management is an integral part of creating a culture of safety in Fairfax County.” Trained participants are allowed to hunt at assigned sites Mondays through Saturdays from 30 minutes prior to sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. County officials say they use archers because of its “proven track record of safety.” Since statistics began being compiled statewide in 1959, there have been no injuries related to archery reported by bystanders in Virginia.

and Rescue Department has opened registration for its next Citizens Fire and Rescue Academy, to be held beginning Sept. 25. Classes will meet for nine consecutive weeks from 6 to 9 p.m. at various locations around the county. Each session will cover different aspects of the department and firefighting/emergency services. The program is free, but is limited to 25 people. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

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RIBBON-CUTTING SET FOR FIRE-ACADEMY EXPANSION: The Fairfax County

Fire and Rescue Department Academy will host a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony for its renovated Fire Academy on Thursday, Sept. 11 at 11 a.m. The facility is located at 4600 West Ox Road. Firefighters will provide tours. A 27,000-square-foot, two-story addition was added to the existing main Academy facility, and 4,000 square feet of existing space was renovated. The new facility will include: additional offices enabling all EMS training to be consolidated, separate driver and field-training classrooms, apartment and ambulancesimulation rooms, two recruit classrooms, male and female recruit locker rooms, a new fitness center, gear storage and washdown area, lunch room and additional parking. There also is dedicated space for operations-simulation training. The cost of the project was $7.6 million. County officials say environmentally conscious construction techniques mean the building will save 26-percent on energy costs compared to comparable structures. The new facility complements a 15,000square-foot building, featuring a three-anda-half-story live-fire training structure, that was completed in 2012. The gas-fired structure has an attached four-story tower, and can simulate residential, storefront, apartment, office and mid-rise occupancies. RECREATION CENTER SHOWS OFF RENOVATION: An open house was held

Sept. 6 to showcase the renovated fitness facility at Oak Marr RECenter, operated by the Fairfax County Park Authority. New and renovated facilities include: • Upper and lower fitness rooms with

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GREAT FALLS’ 9/11 COMMEMORATION SET: The Friends of the Great Falls Free-

dom Memorial will hold the annual Sept. 11 Remembrance Ceremony at 7 p.m. at the site of the Freedom Memorial, behind the Great Falls Library at 9830 Georgetown Pike. The event will feature participation by Boy Scout Troop 55 and Fairfax County Fire Chief Richard Bowers Jr. There will be a bell-ringing for each of the Great Falls residents who died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and a wreath-laying ceremony featuring local leaders. The community is invited; in case of rain, the event will be moved into the library’s meeting room. McLEAN FORUM TO FOCUS ON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: The McLean

Citizens Association will host a forum on “Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Recovery in McLean: What You Can Do” on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. at the McLean Community Center. A panel of public-safety experts will make presentations on what residents and businesses can do to prepare to respond to emergencies, and will field questions. The community is invited. For information, call Patrick Smaldore at (703) 528-3935 or e-mail patricksmaldore@rocketmail.com. McLEAN PROJECT FOR ARTS OPENS NEW EXHIBITIONS: The McLean Project

for the Arts opens several new exhibitions on Sept. 11, running through Oct. 25. A reception and gallery talk is slated for Thursday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. at the arts center, located at the McLean Community Center. “Voyage of Discovery: Michele Banks, Jessica Beels and Ellyn Weiss” features the artists’ responses to the melting of glaciers and thawing of permafrost. “The artists are deeply aware of the damage done by climate change, yet intrigued by the possibilities of what lies below the ice and snow,” organizers said. “Alienweeds,” featuring recent works by local artist Patterson Clark, features prints inspired by postage stamps, feed sacks and currency. “Intimate Feasts: Painting by Sally Kauffman” features abstracts with a steady stream of exuberant vitality. For information and gallery hours, call (703) 790-1953 or see the Web site at www. mpaart.org. McLEAN AAUW TO HOST ANNUAL BOOK SALE: The 45th annual used-book

nity Center will hold the annual McLean Fall Community Flea Market on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking garage at 1420 Beverly Road (behind the Giant Food shopping center). More than 50 sellers participate in the free event, which includes commercial vendors as well as individuals. A limited number of selling spaces remain available at $45; the deadline to reserve spaces is Sept. 10. For information, call (703) 790-0123 or see the Web site at www.mcleancenter.org.

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McLEAN COMMUNITY PLAYERS TO DEBUT LUDWIG COMEDY: The McLean

Community Players will present the area premiere of Ken Ludwig’s mystery-comedy “The Games Afoot, or Holmes for the Holidays,” beginning Sept. 26 at the Alden Theatre of the McLean Community Center. The production focuses on an actor who has portrayed Sherlock Holmes on stage for years suddenly forced to solve a mysterious murder. “It’s always a privilege and a challenge to do the first area production of a play, particularly one by a playwright of the stature of Ken Ludwig,” director Bob Sams said. Performances run weekends through Oct. 12. Tickets are $18 to $20. For tickets and information, call (703) 790-9223 or see the Web site at www. mcleanplayers.org.

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The good news? You’ve got about a three-in-four chance of departing from, and arriving at, the nation’s airports relatively on time. The bad news? Not all airports are created equal when it comes to coming and going in a timely manner. And only one of the region’s three major airports outperformed the national average during the first six months of the year, according to new federal figures. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport had higher rates of on-time performance than both Washington Dulles International Airport and BaltimoreWashington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, and just Reagan National saw better overall performance for both departures and arrivals than the national average. For the first six months of the year, major-carrier aircraft departed the gate at National “on time” (within 15 minutes of scheduled departure) 78.6 percent of the time, according to figures from the federal Bureau of Transportation Statistics. That’s better than the on-time-departure rate at Dulles (69.2 percent) and BWI (66.6 percent), and beats the national average (75 percent). On the arrivals side of the ledger, Reagan National also was tops, with a rate of 75.2 percent compared to 72.6 percent for Dulles and 74.2 percent for BWI. BWI effectively tied the national average with 74.2 percent of flights hitting the gate within 15 minutes of planned arrival, although for those keeping tabs – and airport officials probably are – BWI’s rate of 74.18 percent was a smidge higher than the national rate of 74.17 percent. (Full figures can be found on the Web site at www.transtats.bts.gov.) Figures represent data provided to federal officials by major domestic carriers, which in 2014 are Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and US Airways. Carriers that previously were included, but have since merged into other airlines, were America West, Continental, Northwest and TWA; the US Airways brand is slated to disappear from the skies in 2015 following its merger with American. Figures reported for the first half of 2014 represent the lowest on-time-departure rates in a decade at Dulles, BWI and nationally, and the second lowest (aside from 2007) at Reagan National. On the

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arrivals side, Reagan National saw a lower percentage of on-time flights in 2007, while Dulles and the nation saw lower rates in 2007 and 2008. Figures take into account flights that were delayed, cancelled or diverted. The lower on-time rates of January to June 2014 may be due in part to the rough winter weather experienced in most of the nation, as well as new federal rules that, some say, give airlines incentives to cancel flights rather than chance a lengthy delay and be subject to financial penalties. And indeed, the percentage of flights cancelled has more than doubled at local airports from the first six months of 2013 to the first six months of 2014, standing at 4.8 percent at Reagan National, 5.7 percent at Washington Dulles and 2.9 percent at BWI. The national rate was 3.1 percent

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We travel to the exclusive Rokeby Farms community of McLean for this week’s featured property, an exceptional estate conceived by the distinguished ALM Builders and constructed in limestone designed to last for generations. The sumptuous interior spans more than 16,000 square feet, cleverly unifying both classic and contemporary styles while focusing on environmental sustainability and ease of living. The four-level property currently is on the market, listed at $6,950,000 by Fouad Talout and Jack Spahr of Long & Foster Real Estate. Hand-carved, mahogany double front doors herald the stylish attention to detail for all that awaits, while a vaulted ceiling and breathtaking crystal chandelier in the reception hall provide a glimpse of the exceptionality to come. Beyond the entry hall, a showplace ballroom beckons, its coffered ceiling and crystal chandelier (reminiscent of the Paris Opera House) are augmented by a tall marble-and-wood fireplace. Formal living and dining rooms provide exceptional space both for daily life and entertaining in style, and the gourmet kitchen, with its Brazilian-sapphireblue attractions and European appliances, is a testament to functionality and aesthetic appeal. A richly-clad library with chandelier and bookcases is another highlight of the

main level, with a large bedroom suite tucked away on this level, as well. The family spaces on the second level include the sumptuous master retreat, a marvelous spot, with two additional bedroom suites. The second upper level is home to a sunken entertaining room, floored in ancient timber from Tuscan olive trees – truly a showstopper. The lower level combines wonderful spots such as a large recreation room (with flooring by Roberto Cavalli and a wet bar), along with a cinema room, corkfloored exercise room and additional bedroom suite. Large yet still intimate, this property is a testament to good taste and style. Articles are prepared by the Sun Gazette’s real estate advertising department on behalf of clients. For information on the home, contact the listing agent. For information on having a house reviewed, contact the Sun Gazette’s real estate advertising department at (703) 738-2520.

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Address: 1134 Basil Road, McLean (22101). Listed at: $6,950,000 by Fouad Talout (703) 459-4141 and Jack Spahr (703) 598-0267, Long & Foster Real Estate. Schools: Franklin Sherman Elementary, Cooper Middle, Langley High School.

Pending-Sale Index Sees a Rise in July

While it remains lower than a year ago, the National Association of Realtors’ pending-home-sales index reached its highest point in 11 months in July, having risen for four of the five preceding months. All major regions experienced healthy gains except for the Midwest, which saw a slight decline. The index, a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, climbed 3.3 percent to 105.9 in July from 102.5 in June, but is still 2.1 percent below July 2013 (108.2). The index is at its highest level since August 2013 (107.1) and is above 100 – considered an average level of contract activity – for the third consecutive month. The index is based on a large national sample, typically representing about 20 percent of transactions for existing-home sales. Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist, says favorable housing conditions are behind July’s higher contract activity. “Interest rates are lower than they were a year ago, price growth continues to moderate and total housing inventory is at its highest level since August 20121,” he said. “The increase in the number of new and existing homes for sale is creating less competition and is giving prospective buyers more time to review their options before submitting an offer,” Yun said. The index in the Northeast jumped 6.2 percent to 89.2 in July, and is 8.3 percent above a year ago. In the Midwest the index marginally fell 0.4 percent to 104.6 in July, and is 6.4 percent below July 2013. Pending home sales in the South increased 4.2 percent to an index of 119.0 in July, and is now 1.0 percent below a year ago. The index in the West rose 4.0 percent in July to 99.5, but remains 6.0 percent below July 2013. Yun expects existing-homes sales to be down 2.1 percent this year to 4.98 million, compared to 5.09 million sales of existing homes in 2013. The national median existing-home price is projected to grow between 5 and 6 percent this year and 4 and 5 percent next year. Total housing inventory in July 2014 was 2.37 million existing-homes available for sale, the highest since August 2012 (2.40 million), according to NAR officials. Existing-home sales for August will be reported by the National Association of Realtors on Sept. 22, and the next pending-home-sales index will be reported on Sept. 29.

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2015, the organizing committee for next year’s World Police & Fire Games, has launched its “Proud Host Program” for businesses and organizations seeking to support the effort. “This program opens the doors for all who wish to participate in the Games and honor our heroes both locally and from around the world,” said Bill Knight, president and CEO of the Fairfax 2015 effort. More than 12,000 participants and upwards of 30,000 family members and supporters are expected to descend on the local area for the competition, to run June 26 to July 5. The competition is the world’s second largest multi-sport event after the Olympics, and will draw participation from 70 countries. For information on the Proud Host program, call Lisa Huffman at (703) 324-2477 or e-mail lisa.huffman@fairfax2015.com. HOMELESS OFFICE STARTS FACEBOOK PAGE: The Fairfax County Office to Pre-

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nity Foundation for Northern Virginia has launched four discretionary-grant cycles for the 2014-15 season, with more than $400,000 in funding expected. Grants will be offered through the Community Investment Fund, Future Fund, Business Women’s Giving Circle and Loudoun Impact Fund. Applications are accepted from non-profit organizations, schools and faith-based organizations across the region. For information and deadlines, see the Web site at www.cfnova.org. PARENTS OF MULTIPLES TO HOST CONSIGNMENT SALE: Northern Virginia

Parents of Multiples will hold its Fall Consignment & Vendor Sale on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Luther Jackson Middle School. More than 35,000 items will be available for purchase. Admission is free. For information, see the Web site at

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Continued from Page 15 “Mayor’s Walking Group” will meet at Town Hall beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Fridays, with each week focusing on a different route running between 2.5 miles and three miles. The community is invited to participate. The Vienna Arts Society will present “All Around Vienna,” an exhibition of original works from around the region judged by local leaders. The exhibition runs through Sept. 27 at the Vienna Art Center, 115 Pleasant St., N.W. It is open Tuesdays through Satur-

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BOWL-A-THON SLATED TO SUPPORT NORTHERN VIRGINIA FAMILY SERVICE:

Northern Virginia Family Service will hold its inaugural “Frames for Families” bowla-thon on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Falls Church BowlAmerica, 140 South Maple Ave. The event will raise funds to support anti-poverty programs and support families in the region. Teams of five will pay an entry fee of $300, and are encouraged to secure pledges and donations. Prizes will be awarded to the top fund-raisers. Sponsors also are being sought. For information, see the Web site at www.nvfs.org/framesforfamilies. THEATER TROUPE SEEKING NEW BOARD MEMBERS: Encore Stage and

Studio is conducting a community-wide search for new board members. The board of directors oversees the non-profit organization and “we actively promote Encore’s mission to build life-long appreciation for live theater by involving young people in all aspects of theater arts – on stage, backstage, in the classroom and in the audience.” Individuals with experience in fundraising, marketing, community relations, commercial real estate, event planning and non-profit management are particularly sought. Prospective applicants should e-mail a résumé and brief statement of interest to info@encorestage.org.

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McLean Outscores Generals

Teeing Off

More Passing, Penalties Mean Lengthier Games

Keep the game clock running. That’s a change necessary now in high school football, because contests are lasting much longer since so many teams have adopted the pass-happy spread offense.

Builds Big Lead, Holds on to Win

Dave Facinoli

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First-year McLean Highlanders football Shaun Blair faced an opportunity to up in victory FOOTBALL line formation with a minute left on the clock, his team up by six points, and the host Washington-Lee Generals out of timeouts. But Blair would have none of that. Running his offense until the final seconds, the Highlanders opened their high school season and new regime with intent, registering a 35-29 win in Arlington Sept. 5 in the season opener for both teams. “It’s early in the season, and a new year. Our mentality is why not continue to put points on the scoreboard and force our opponents to make plays,” Blair said. Senior kicker Logan Legg missed a 39-yard field goal attempt on McLean’s final drive on offense, but the Generals couldn’t make much with the final five seconds of the game. “I wanted to put our new kicker in a pressure situation,” Blair said. “Even at this stage I’m always learning and there’s hindsight to look at, but we gave [WashContinued on Page 28

McLean’s Jordan Cole heads for the end zone as he breaks into the clearw after catching a pass during the Highlanders’ season-opening win over Washington-Lee on Sept. 5. PHOTO BY DEB KOLT

Oakton Survives Madison’s Second-Half Rally DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

scoring opportunities, especially in the first half. “We got a win and we’ll take it any way we can. But we didn’t show composure and take advantage of the scoring opportunities we had,” Rowley said. “That’s a lesson learned, and we’ll work on that.” The Cougars had better field position and controlled the first half, moving the ball with ease. Oakton’s initial points came on a 39-yard touchdown pass over the top from Sal Tutone (14 of 18 passing for 129 yards) to Derrick Beale with 8:03 left in the first period. Nick Delgado booted the extra point, then made a 35yard field goal, which hit the left upright and bounced through with 2:33 left in the first, for the 10-0 lead. Oakton, which led the whole game, outgained Madison (1-1) in total yards,

168-94, in the first half, and had 10 first downs to the Warhawks’ two. With a couple of key offensive players suffering cramps in the second half, Oakton struggled on offense, while Madison had more success behind the passing of Jason Gastrock (16 of 30 for 195 yards in the contest). Gastrock threw a pair of second-half touchdowns. The first covered seven yards with 7:39 left in the third quarter to Jordan Ebersole (8 catches, 91 yards.) The second went to Matt Bacigalupo for 27 yards with 4:49 left in the game. Bacigalupo’s second of two extra points cut the lead to 16-14. “Madison did a good job of putting us in a bind in the second half,” Rowley said. “They had the better field position in the second half.” Continued on Page 28

A high school football game clock stops on incomplete passes and offensive plays that finish out of bounds. In spread offenses, both situations occur much more often, so the clock stops more frequently. Before the popularity of the spread offense, high school football games lasted right at two hours, including halftime. Now they take closer to three hours to complete. Some last longer. As the game has changed, there has never been any adjustment to account for the increased length. Allowing the clock to run either on incomplete passes, out-of-bounds plays or both, for at least some portion of games, is one possible compensation. There was a stretch in an Aug. 29 high school game between Bishop O’Connell and Paul VI when six plays were run, yet fewer than 40 seconds ticked off the clock. All six were pass plays, with five falling incomplete. The actual time it took for those six plays (there were no timeouts during that period but there was one penalty) was a little more than four minutes. That’s way too long. Maybe high school game clocks should continue running on all incomplete passes until the final four minutes of each half. Professional football has a similar setup. Maybe the clock should also keep running on alternate plays that finish out of bounds. Another reason for longer games has been in increase in the number of penalties, which also stop play and game clocks. More passing seems to bring on more yellow flags. When that happens, unfortunately and for whatever annoying reasons, more huddles among the officiating crews result to discuss certain penalties and how they should be assessed and for how many yards. This all leads to football games that are lasting way too long and include way too many breaks in the action. Kind of like baseball.

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The same team won again, but at least this year’s final score was much closer. The Oakton Cougars (2-0) built a 10-0 halftime lead then held on to defeat host Madison FOOTBALL the Warhawks, 16-14, Friday night, Sept. 5 in the annual all-Vienna showdown between the high school football teams. The win was Oakton’s seventh in a row over Madison, with the previous five coming by large margins. Madison last defeated Oakton, by a 14-7 score, in 2007. Oakton coach Jason Rowley thought his team should have won more comfortably Sept. 5, but it was stopped by “silly” penalties and did not capitalize on other

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Expectations Still Lofty for Flint Hill and Langley Teams DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

Between the two girls high school volleyball teams, the Flint Hill Huskies and Langley Saxons won 58 games last season and state championships in different classifications. Both have a number of top returners from those teams, so the expectations are sky high for each squad again this fall. The season has already begun for both, with Langley owning a 6-1 record and Flint Hill off to a 6-0 start. Flint Hill was 31-3 last fall VOLLEYBALL when it won the Virginia Independent School Athletic Association’s Division I state championship along with the city title and Independent School League Division I crowns. The Huskies, who have won five state championships in six years and two in a row, return five starters, including state Player of the Year Ally Ford, a senior hitter. She will play in college at Division I University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. Also back is senior middle blocker Michelle Abt. She will play at Division III Johns Hopkins. Other returning starters are senior libero Gracie Anderson, senior setter Allie Fellows and senior Kierston Forney. Abt and Fellows were all-state selections last fall. Junior hitter Morgan McKnight is another key returner who started matches last season. McKnight and Ford combined for 460 kills in 2013. Other seniors are Kate Hogan and Brittany deCamp. Other juniors are Kendyll Hicks, Christine Becker and Lauren Simons. Freshman Hana Lee also my play some varsity match-

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“Expectations are high, but every season is new and every team has to establish its identity,” Flint Hill coach Carrol Anderson said. “We have a lot of talent, experience and depth, but there is still room for improvement. We have the potential to be as good a team as we’ve had here. We have to practice well and focus on our opponents at hand, improve and not overlook any teams.” Langley was 27-3 last fall when the Saxons won the 6A North Region and 6A state championships. The Saxons lost six seniors from that team, and are now without

returning junior hitter Jessica Donaldson. She suffered a season-ending left knee injury during Langley’s match against Atlee in the championship match of the Silver Division of a showcase event in Richmond. Donaldson was hurt when she delivered the game-winning kill. “Everyone was celebrating the win, then we saw Jessica hurt,” Langley coach Susan Shifflett said. Top returners for Langley are senior hitter Rachel Andrejev and sophomore setter Sarah Maebius. Junior hitter Kristain Sanford will be another key player. Langley has a lot of height and some talented newcomers like freshmen hitter Allison Franke and setter Elena Shkylar. Other contributors will be senior Carly Herbert, juniors Katie Sissler, Maxine Nussbaum and Sam Denham and sophomores Grace Jacques-ido, Lauren Pratte and Raya Mufti. “We will be OK because we have a lot of depth,” Shifflett said. “I would like to say we are reloading, but without Jessica we have to change some things and figure out where everyone will play. We’ll have things put together by the playoffs.” n Also this season, much is expected again from the Madison Warhawks, already 6-0. Madison was 29-3 last season and won the Liberty Conference Tournament. Top players like Marissa Roy and Kendall Hall return for Madison. Langley and Madison are expected to battle for the Liberty Conference tournament championship later this season. NOTE: With one more win, Shifflett will reach 300 career victories, all at Langley. She has been Langley’s only coach, opening the program in 1999. She has a 29983 career record. Anderson has a 276-54 career record.

Six Field Goals by Oakton High Kicker Sets a New VHSL State Record A Staff Report

The six field goals Oakton High School senior place kicker Nick Delgado booted in the Cougars’ 25-22 overtime win over the visiting W.T. Woodson Cavaliers on Aug. 29 were a single game Virginia High

McLean Continued from Page 27 ington-Lee] the ball back with only five seconds left. They only had one play to go 80 yards, and it worked out.” McLean’s new spread offense installed by Blair dominated the show in the first half as the visitors scored 28 unanswered points to open the game. Led by senior quarterback Brian Maffei, the Highlanders moved down the field with ease in the first two quarters. Washington-Lee had no answers for McLean’s offense, with Maffei having little difficulty hitting his receivers on slants and corner patterns en route to four first-half throwing touchdowns.

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After Bacigalupo’s touchdown, Madison never got the ball back. Oakton ran out the clock by picking up to key first downs, the second on a roughing-thepunter penalty. Oakton’s winning points came on a Patrick Davis five-run touchdown run with 11:42 to play in the game after he scooped up a fumble by the Madison

School League football record on all levels. The half dozen kicks broke the mark of five in a game held by four other kickers, the last two coming during the 2002 season. Delgado’s field goals, in order, against

Woodson were from 44, 36, 41, 27, 33 and 27 (OT). His 27-yard came in overtime to give Oakton the win. Delgado transferred form Oakton this season from Gonzaga. In Oakton’s second game on Sept. 5, a

16-14, win over Madison, Delgado made one more field goal, a 35-yarder to give his team a 10-0 first half lead. So entering the third week of the season the senior is 7 of 7 for field goals this fall. Delgado is also Oakton’s punter this season.

Even when the Generals played good coverage, Maffei made good throws. Late in the second quarter, the McLean quarterback hit senior receiver Jordan Cole on an out route right next to the sideline

against over-aggressive coverage, which allowed Cole to break free after the catch and scamper for a 39-yard touchdown reception to put the Highlanders up 21-0 with three minutes left in the half. Two minutes later, Maffei found senior tight end Owen Pilewski on a post route wedged between Washington-Lee’s safeties for a 27-yard touchdown. “[Maffei] made some next-level throws,” Blair said. “I certainly didn’t expect our offense to be as effective as it was. Putting 35 points on the board in our first game of the season? That’s really impressive.” Maffei ended the evening going 29 for 46 for 356 yards and five touchdowns. He attributed most of his success to his receivers. Cole finished with 165 yards and three receiving touchdowns, while ju-

nior receiver Patrick Dolan had 77 yards and one touchdown. “I really just threw these short routes, three yards down the field and such and the receivers would make plays. Jordan Cole was amazing out there,” Maffei said. Washington-Lee, however, would not fold. The Generals responded with 22 unanswered points to close the early deficit to six with nine minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. “Washington-Lee is a good team, and once the emotions and excitement started to settle, they played the way they were capable of playing. We had trouble adjusting to that,” Blair said. “I was happy with our conditioning and ability to get on the board and take such a lead, but we’ll need to work on finishing games.”

punter. That score came between Gastrock’s scoring passes. The Cougars’ offense did not score in the second half. Offensively for Oakton, Zion Green had 67 yards rushing and Patrick Francisco had 60. Jarrett Bacon had four catches for 27 yards and Francisco four for seven. David Allely and Beale (50 yards) each had two catches. For Madison, Nate Williams had three catches for 30 yards and Bacigalupo had two for 35. Madison had just 26 yards rushing. The Warhawks dropped five passes.

“We gave up some big passing plays, but otherwise our defense played well,” Rowley said. For Oakton on defense, Davis was in on two sacks and Matt Vogel and Will Fisher on one each. For Madison, Warren Ochs had an interception; Joe Koshuta had a sack and a tackle for a loss; Ian McBride, Dillon Most and Ryan Barrett were in on sacks. Hunter Sively had a tackle for a loss. n In the Langley Saxons’ 45-13 loss to the host Yorktown Patriots on Sept. 5, Tyler West rushed for 85 yards in defeat

and ran for a touchdown, Jack Anderson was 6 of 14 passing for 46 yards, R.J. Lutz was 2 of 3 passing for 35 yards and threw a scoring pass to Daniel White, who caught two passes for 32 yards, as did Daniel Salamone. n In the Marshall Statesmen’s 40-6 home loss to the Wakefield Warriors on Sept. 5, Dallas Dudding threw a threeyard touchdown pass to Markel Harrison, who had 35 yards rushing. Marshall had 102 total yards and five first downs. The Statesmen had three turnovers and 84 yards in penalties.

FOOTBALL ON THE WEB Among local high school football games being played this weekend that will be covered on the Web site at www.insidenova.com/sports/fairfax: n Langley at Stone Bridge n Madison at Chantilly n McLean at Marshall n Oakton at T.C. Williams n Flint Hill at Episcopal n Potomac School at Paul VI

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When their lead swelled to 21-0 early in the third period, the Flint Hill Huskies appeared on their way to a convincing victory over the visiting Paul VI Panthers on Sept. 6. Flint Hill eventually hung on to win its high-school football season opener, in the inFOOTBALL 34-27, tense heat, but the situation changed drastically after its big lead. With multiple players from both teams suffering leg cramps, the defensive Flint Hill running backs Christian Martey, left, and Cameron Vaughn each ran for more than 100 yards in their team’s Sept. 6 victory over Paul VI Catholic. PHOTO BY DAVE FACINOLI units on both sides wore down in the second half and the Huskies weren’t in con- ing senior running back duo of Cameron back Justin Saleh was efficient, completVaughn (163 yards on 28 carries and four ing 10 of 15 passes for 157 yards. Kyle trol any longer. “It was a game of attrition,” Flint Hill touchdowns) and Christian Martey (131 Hillian caught five of those passes for coach Tom Verbanic said. “Our guys got yards on 17 attempts) carried the bulk 102 yards. Jack Swart had three catches tired, and to be honest, we ran out of of the offensive load. Vaughn needs 24 for 29. Martey and Vaughn each caught players. But our kids showed more guts rushing yards in his next game to reach one pass. 2,000 for his high school career. Paul VI rallied to cut the lead to 28than I can ask for. We got the win.” “They both ran the ball hard today 27, missing the tying extra point, with The teams combined for 822 total and stayed on the field,” Verbanic said. 3:23 left in the game. Flint Hill moved in yards, with Flint Hill gaining 449. In addition, Flint Hill junior quarter- front, 34-27, with 1:02 left on Vaughn’s The Huskies’ hard-running and bruis-

34-yard scoring run. The Panthers scored what would have been the tying touchdown, but the score was nullified by a penalty when a Paul VI player pushed a teammate across the goal line. Then the Panthers’ final two plays ended on incomplete passes by quarterback Ryan O’Connor, who rushed for 157 yards, passed for 67 and a TD and ran for a 22-yard score. Paul VI had 225 yards rushing in the second half as well as all of its passing yards. Both teams had TDs nullified because of penalties, Flint Hill’s on an 86-yard kickoff return by Hillian. Vaughn’s other TDs came on runs of 19 and seven yards and a 14-yard pass from Saleh, who had a one-yard QB sneak for a score. Jason Police booted four extra points. Paul Wiles had 72 yards rushing for Paul VI and Colton Davis had 47 and ran for two touchdowns. Police and Ben Cross recovered fumbles for Flint Hill.

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Marshall Catcher Makes Verbal Commitment to Play at Cornell DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

Mitch Blackstone can relax next spring and enjoy the high chool BASEBALL sbaseball season without the pressure of having to make a decision about playing in college. The Marshall High School senior, this past season’s Virginia Coaches Associationís Group 5A Player of the Year, has verbally committed to play Division I college baseball for

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Cornell of the Ivy League.

“I really liked the school, the feel there and I felt comfortable with coach Bill Walkenbach,” Blackstone said about Cornell. “I picked Cornell because I thought it represented me the best. I liked everything about it and I got the best vibe from coach Walkenbach.” Blackstone began drawing interest from Cornell, the 2012 Ivy League champs, in July. Then the Cornell coaches became more interested after watching Blackstone play in a tournament at Catholic University.

Blackstone said he will catch, play first or the outfield at Cornell. “I just want to get on the field as soon as possible, whatever the position,” he said. The catcher drew interest from other Ivy League schools. This past spring for Marshall, Blackstone batted .516 with five home runs, 10 doubles, two triples and 27 RBI. He had 33 hits and scored 26 runs. He was also chosen as the Capitol Conference Player of the Year and the 5A North Region Player of the Year. He

helped Marshall win the Capitol Conference Tournament championship and advance to the semifinals of the 5A North Region Tournament. During the summer, Blackstone played in the Virginia Commonwealth Games in Salem. He was the catcher for the North team. Blackstone’s older brother, Kent, a Marshall graduate, is a rising junior on the George Mason University team. George Mason and Cornell met this past spring in Fairfax.

High School Roundup OAKTON HIGH GRAD MAKES RAMS’ FINAL NFL ROSTER: His formula for suc-

cess on the football field continues to be the same for Trey Watts – in high school, college and now professional football. Watts has never been the superstar of any of his teams, but the Oakton High School graduate’s versatility at numerous positions has been the reason for his value and productivity and why he continues to impress coaching staffs. The 5-foot-9, 210-pound Watts, 23, recently made the roster of the NFL’s St. Louis Rams as a rookie free-agent running back. Watts impressed the coaches because of his ability to not only run the ball, but to catch the ball, return kicks and play special teams.

Those were the same reasons Watts was such a valuable player at Oakton and in college football at Division I Tulsa, where he made the team as a walk-on. In four preseason games for the Rams this summer, Watts rushed for 106 yards, caught a couple of passes and scored a touchdown on a 12-yard reception. He wears uniform number 42. At Tulsa, Watts, the son of former University of Oklahoma quarterback J.C. Watts, rushed for 1,329 yards and had another 395 receiving yards, and scored a dozen touchdowns his senior season. For his career at Tulsa, Watts rushed for 3,515 yards, had 131 catches for 1,152 yards and scored 24 touchdowns. In addition, he amassed 325 yards on punt re-

FORMER DUKE PLAYER HOLDS LANGLEY HOOPS CLINICS: For-

mer Duke University basketball standout Christian Laettner will be involved in basketball clinics at Langley High School on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 9 to 11 a.m. for girls and 1 to 3 p.m. for

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MADISON LACROSSE PLAYERS CHOSEN ALL-AMERICANS: Alex Condon

and Kierra Sweeney from Madison High School were named girls high school lacrosse All-Americans for 2014. Condon, now playing lacrosse at the

visit http://www.theclba.com/ #!lhs/c1aas. Laettner helped lead Duke to a pair of national championships. JASMINE THOMAS BASKETBALL CAMP: The Fairfax Stars

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University of Pennsylvania as a freshman, was a four-year standout at Madison, helping the team to a pair of state championships, four district/conference championships and two regional crowns. She also played field hockey at Madison. Sweeney is a senior year at Madison. She represented the Washington area this summer at the Underclass All-American games held in Towson, Md. She also plays field hockey for Madison and ice hockey for the Pittsburgh Pens Elite. Katie Kerrigan, also a Madison standout, was named All-American honorable mention for 2014 and All-American 2013. She is attending Ohio State and will play lacrosse.

and former Oakton High AllAmerican and Duke University standout Jasmine Thomas will hold the Jasmine Thomas Basketball Camp on Sept. 20 at Bishop O’Connell High. The current WNBA Atlanta Dream guard just completed her fourth

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Items taken from the archives of the Northern Virginia Sun. September 10, 1943: n Despite the surrender of Italy, the Sun’s editor is discounting the likelihood that the war in Europe will be over by Christmas. September 11, 1958: n Federal funding would be lost if Virginia officials opt to close public schools rather than comply with court-ordered integration. n The Board of Supervisors has approved plans for a new post office in Dunn Loring. n The Board of Supervisors has directed “unauthorized” volunteer fire departments to cease operating. n The Board of Supervisors has rejected plans for a 10-story apartment building at Old Dominion Drive and Pimmit Run in McLean. n Hey, isn’t it still summertime? Tonight’s temperature is expected to dip into the 40s. September 11, 1968: n A severe storm dumped more than four inches of rain on the local area, causing major flooding, road closures and plenty of accidents. n U.S. Rep. Joel Broyhill, R-10th, said he initially was “a little disappointed” in the selection of Spiro Agnew as the party’s vice presidential nominee, but feels better now. n The bribery case against Supervisor Stuart DeBell has ended in a hung jury, but may be re-tried. DeBell faced up to 10 years in prison. n Fairfax Republicans are supporting the statewide bond referendums for higher-education and mental-health facilities. n A Sun editorial is backing singer Sonny Bono’s call for a national commission to study the generation gap. “The older-timers don’t have all the answers,” the paper opined. “We’ve muffed it pretty badly.” September 11, 1978: n Former Democratic presidential candidate Eugene McCarthy surprised onlookers by attending a state Republican pig roast, and warmly embracing Republican Senate candidate John Warner. n The Vienna Town Council will hear plans for a safety zone on Cottage Street, near Vienna Elementary. n Oakton High School runners took home the title in a Winchester tournament. n O’Connell fell to Friendly, 6-0, in football action.

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