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Sports State Champions The Langley High School tennis team of senior Kathryn Emery (right) and freshman Sydney Goodson (left) won the AAA state title. The doubles team defeated Brogan/McNulty from Frank W. Cox HS 6-0, 6-1 in the quarterfinals, Halinski/Travis from Forest Park HS 6-4, 6-1 in the semifinals, and Denuel/Esteves from Cosby HS 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 in the finals. Earlier this spring, the pair won the Liberty District and Northern Region tournaments. Photo by George Branche III, MD. Photo by Dr. George Branche III, MD The Langley High School girls’ tennis Team won the Virginia State AAA Championship on June 2, for the first time since 1992. Langley defeated Mills Godwin (Richmond), 5-2. In 2011 and 2010, Langley girls’ tennis lost to Mills Godwin in the state semifinals. Langley’s team captains this season were Kathryn Emery, Kitty Branche, Kristie Ehrensaal, and Meghan Braselton. The Saxons are coached by Sara Vincent, Helen Vasiliadis, and Jan Dabroski. Langley singles winners in the state finals competition were Sydney Goodson, Kathryn Emery, and Melissa Parks. Saxons doubles winners were Goodson and Emery, Parks and Kitty Branche. The Langley boys ‘tennis team was the state runner-up, losing 5- 4 to Deep Run High (Central Re- gion) in the finals. Langley High wrestling, the 10-time Liberty District champions, will be hosting a golf tournament fundraiser this week on Thursday, June 21 at the beautiful Reston National Golf Club. Players of all levels are welcome to come out for a day of golf and fun to support the Langley wrestling team. Registration will begin at 11:30 a.m. with a tee off at 1 p.m. Cost for the tournament is $110 per player and includes all fees and food and beverages. Prizes will be awarded and ‘mulligans’ will be available for purchase! For pre- registration details and more information please contact Julie Maher at juliemaher4@aol.com. The golf outing promises to be a fun event and great summer kickoff. Great Falls Connection Sports Editor Rich Sanders 703-224-3031 or richsand8@aol.com The Langley High girls’ and boys’ tennis teams both had outstanding success, with the Saxon ladies winning the state crown and the Langley men reaching the state finals. Sports Roundups In Dominion Country Club League swim action last Saturday, June 16, the RiverBend StingRays kicked off their first meet of the summer season with a 331-185 win over Hidden Creek. Will Koeppen broke four league and team records in 50-meters free (31.34), 50-back (35.62), 25-fly (16.00), and 100-IM (1:20.35). Micaela Grassi broke a Riverbend team record in the 50-back (34.37). Koeppen, Grassi, and Carter Bennet each won four events. Anna Takis and Ryan Windus won three blue ribbons while Thomas Youngkin, Charlotte Bell, and Katherine Allen all scored two first place finishes. Other first place winners included: Connor Smith, Julian Villacorta, Kate Hall, and Christopher Blankingship. RiverBend’s relay teams won 12 out of 13 events. The Great Falls Soccer U9 Gunners Blue won the championship game in their division at the Virginian Memorial Day Soccer Tournament, 2-1 against the McLean Galaxy White. Top Row, left to right: head coach Dan McDonough, Juan Blanco Zeigler, Jad Kanaan, Aarya Patel, Stephen Eichler, Alec Butler, Deigo Walker, team technical director Sam Bader. Bottom Row, left to right: Connor Robles, Saif Nasr, Harry Simonds, Alex Greeves, Jonathan Pino, Jack Ellinger, coach Jose Urquizo. Area Youth Soccer Teams Win Tournaments, Championships The Great Falls Soccer U11 Everton team won the championship in their division at the Potomac Memorial Tournament over Memorial Day Weekend. Everton won its first four games against strong competition, including victories over McLean and Chantilly, and outscored their four opponents, 14-0. In the championship game, Everton played the Braddock Road Youth Club (BRYC) Elite, winning a hard-fought match, 3-1. On the top row, left to right: head coach Craig Scott, Kai Whipple, Alex Marinescu, Adrien Cushing, Justin Duenkel, Rohan Chaturvedula, Shane McPartland. Bottom row, left to right: John Greenhalgh, Wiley Simonds, Jonathan Merrill, Jack Van Volkenburg, Alex Robles, Joseph Mejia, Jesse Herr. The McLean Hotspurs White under-17 boys’ soccer team captured first place at the Columbia Tournament, held May 26-28. The select squad is coached by Iain McKenzie. 16 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ June 20-26, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Photo/Courtesy of Great Falls Soccer Photo/Courtesy of Great Falls Soccer Photo/Courtesy of Hotspurs
Address ................................ BR . FB . HB ... Postal City .... Sold Price ... Type .......... Lot AC . PostalCode ..................... Subdivision 612 INNSBRUCK AVE ...................... 6 ... 6 ... 2 ..... GREAT FALLS .... $3,462,000 .... Detached ........ 5.00 ........ 22066 .............................. INNSBRUCK 9886 RIVER CHASE WAY ................. 6 ... 8 ... 4 ..... GREAT FALLS .... $2,275,000 .... Detached ........ 3.69 ........ 22066 .......................... FALCON RIDGE 9907 BLACKMORE VALE WAY .......... 6 ... 7 ... 1 ..... GREAT FALLS .... $1,880,000 .... Detached ........ 1.72 ........ 22066 .......................... FALCON RIDGE 11529 TRALEE DR .......................... 5 ... 4 ... 2 ..... GREAT FALLS .... $1,500,000 .... Detached ........ 1.73 ........ 22066 ....................... TRALEE ESTATES 10712 MILKWEED DR ..................... 5 ... 6 ... 1 ..... GREAT FALLS .... $1,499,000 .... Detached ........ 5.55 ........ 22066 ........................... WOODSFIELD 1119 MARLENE LN ........................ 6 ... 5 ... 2 ..... GREAT FALLS .... $1,450,000 .... Detached ........ 0.84 ........ 22066 ..................... COLVIN MILL RUN 731 SENECA RD ............................. 4 ... 4 ... 2 ..... GREAT FALLS .... $1,100,000 .... Detached ........ 1.72 ........ 22066 ............... RICHLAND MEADOWS 798 SHERLIN LN ............................ 4 ... 4 ... 1 ..... GREAT FALLS .... $1,090,000 .... Detached ........ 0.83 ........ 22066 .... TIMBERLAKE ESTATES NORTH 11258 INGLISH MILL DR ................. 4 ... 3 ... 1 ..... GREAT FALLS .... $1,050,000 .... Detached ........ 1.15 ........ 22066 ..... OLD MILL ESTS THOMPSONS 11551 HOLLY BRIAR LN .................. 5 ... 4 ... 1 ..... GREAT FALLS ....... $910,000 .... Detached ........ 0.58 ........ 22066 ... AMBERWOODS/HOLLY KNOLL 9121 MARIA AVE ........................... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ..... GREAT FALLS ....... $900,000 .... Detached ........ 1.72 ........ 22066 ......................... MARIA AVENUE 722 FOREST RIDGE DR ................... 6 ... 3 ... 1 ..... GREAT FALLS ....... $880,000 .... Detached ........ 1.18 ........ 22066 ....................... HIDDEN FOREST 10107 MINBURN ST ....................... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ..... GREAT FALLS ....... $857,000 .... Detached ........ 0.63 ........ 22066 ........................ HICKORY CREEK 9100 STERLING MONTAGUE DR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ..... GREAT FALLS ....... $742,000 .... Detached ........ 0.28 ........ 22066 ....... WASHINGTON GREAT FALLS 900 HOLLY CREEK DR .................... 5 ... 2 ... 2 ..... GREAT FALLS ....... $740,000 .... Detached ........ 0.50 ........ 22066 ........................... HOLLY KNOLL 917 MCMILLEN CT ......................... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ..... GREAT FALLS ....... $724,000 .... Detached ........ 0.62 ........ 22066 ............................. LOCKMEADE 348 WALKER RD ............................ 3 ... 2 ... 1 ..... GREAT FALLS ....... $700,000 .... Detached ........ 3.00 ........ 22066 ............... POTOMAC WB253-315 1207 SAUGUS CT ........................... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ..... GREAT FALLS ....... $695,900 .... Detached ........ 0.55 ........ 22066 .............................. HAVER HILL 1028 CHALLEDON RD .................... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ..... GREAT FALLS ....... $670,000 .... Detached ........ 0.56 ........ 22066 ................. LEXINGTON ESTATES 723 WALKER RD ............................ 5 ... 5 ... 0 ..... GREAT FALLS ....... $665,000 .... Detached ........ 2.07 ........ 22066 ....................................... NONE 1121 RIVA RIDGE DR ...................... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ..... GREAT FALLS ....... $650,000 .... Detached ........ 0.52 ........ 22066 ............................. LOCKMEADE 902 HOLLY BLOSSOM CT ................ 3 ... 2 ... 1 ..... GREAT FALLS ....... $641,000 .... Detached ........ 0.69 ........ 22066 ........................... HOLLY KNOLL 738 ELLSWORTH AVE ..................... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ..... GREAT FALLS ....... $575,000 .... Detached ........ 0.71 ........ 22066 ........................... GREEN ACRES 30123 MERCHANT CT .................... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ..... GREAT FALLS ....... $530,000 .... Detached ........ 0.25 ........ 22066 ................ GREAT FALLS FOREST 10410 FALLS FOREST PL ................. 4 ... 2 ... 1 ..... GREAT FALLS ....... $477,000 .... Detached ........ 0.46 ........ 22066 ................ GREAT FALLS FOREST Photos contributed Home Sales www.ConnectionNewspapers.com In May 2012, 25 Great Falls homes sold between $3,462,000-$477,000. Copyright 2012 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of June 15, 2012. Jack Keeler, Suzie Traut, Katherine Burke, Kathleen Murphy, Doris Carpenter, and Archie Brown Researching Colvin Run Road Properties The Great Falls Historical Society Internship Program began its first session by examining the historical status of the Colvin Run Mill Overlay District and the Preliminary Information Form (PIF), prepared in 2005, to nominate a Colvin Run Road Historical District on the National Register of Historical Places, prepared and filed by Tanya E. Beauchamp, and found to be “deemed eligible.” Robert Mobley, Vice Chairman of the Fairfax County Architectural Review Board (ARB), joined the group to explain the Colvin Run Mill Overlay District and the Design Guidelines that the ARB is commissioned to enforce. He noted the importance of the entire Colvin Run Road as a significant historical resource in the community and looks forward to the results of Robert Mobley, AIA, Vice Chairman of the Fairfax County Architectural Review Board, explains the Colvin Run Mill Overlay District. the research to be gathered this summer and the implications for its further protection. The GFHS Internship Program will meet formally every Monday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Aug. 6 at the Great Falls Library Meeting Room to review and share research and learn specific historical research techniques. Team members will meet throughout the week at their convenience, to perform research. A collaborative network will be used to view, share, and comment on each other’s research. The internship program is open to all residents of Great Falls —13 to 93 years. The GFHS welcomes their participation in this research project. —Kathleen J. Murphy, President, Great Falls Historical Society Be a part of these upcoming 2012 Special Sections! Summer Fun and Entertainment: Publishing 6/27, Ads due 6/21 Wellbeing: Retirement Homes and Communities Publishing 7/4, Ads due 6/28 HomeLifeStyle: Planning Renovations part 1 Publishing 7/11, Ads due 7/5 A+: Planning for the Fall School Year part 1 Publishing 7/18, Ads due 7/12 Pet Connection: Publishing 7/25, Ads due 7/19 Wellbeing: Dentists Publishing 8/1, Ads due 7/26 HomeLifeStyle: Planning Renovations part 2 Publishing 8/8, Ads due 8/2 A+: Planning for the Fall School Year part 2 Publishing 8/15, Ads due 8/8 Insiders and Newcomer's Community Guide: Publishing 8/22, Ads due 8/16 Focus on Seniors: How to live Healthy Publishing 8/29, Ads due 8/23 Questions? E-mail sales@ connectionnewspapers.com or call 703-778-9431 OPEN HOUSES SATURDAY/SUNDAY, JUNE 23 & 24 When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this Connection Newspaper. For more real estate listings and open houses, visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com and click on the “This Week in Real Estate” link. Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times Annandale 7811 Ridgewood Dr............$699,900....Sun 1-4..............Jim Souvagis ........ Long & Foster..703-919-9191 Burke 7006 Veering Ln.................$589,950....Sun 1-4....Kathleen Quintarelli.................Weichert..703-862-8808 Centreville 5212 Elkheart Ct.................$497,000....Sun 1-4..................John Baird........Samson Props..703-609-1501 Chantilly 42344 Astors Beachwood...$899,900....Sun 1-4..........Vera Buonafede.................Weichert..703-501-5015 Clifton 12129 Beaver Creek Rd......$950,000.....Sat 1-4............Diane Lenahan................Wolf Run..703-283-7328 12406 Shari Hunt Grove..$1,050,000....Sun 1-4....Carol Hermandorfer ........ Long & Foster..703-503-1812 13919 South Springs Dr..............N/A....Sun 1-4....................Ann York........Samson Props..571-237-7985 6609 Rock Lawn Dr............$649,000....Sun 1-4..................Ed Duggan ............. Century 21..703-989-7735 7529 Evans Ford Rd...........$749,900....Sun 1-4....Carol Hermandorfer ........ Long & Foster..703-503-1812 7700 Kincheloe Rd...........$1,395,000....Sun 1-4....Carol Hermandorfer ........ Long & Foster..703-503-1812 Fairfax 10849 Santa Clara Dr..........$434,900.....Sat 1-4.......Christine Shevock..................RE/MAX..703-475-3986 5535 Wilford Ct..................$349,900....Sun 1-4.............Cyndee Julian ........ Long & Foster..703-201-5834 12418 Ox Hill Rd................$475,000....Sun 1-4...................Ritu Desai........Samson Props..703-625-4949 4202 Pinefield Ct................$489,900....Sun 1-4...........Kathleen Miller........Samson Props..703-409-7637 4335 Stevens Battle Ln ......$429,000....Sun 1-4...........Donny Samson........Samson Props..703-864-4894 Fairfax Station 5599 Smoke Rise Ln........$1,425,000....Sun 1-4..............Ann Grainger ........ Long & Foster..703-503-1870 6304 Youngs Branch Dr......$694,900....Sun 1-4.......Christine Shevock..................RE/MAX..703-475-3986 Herndon 13108 Frog Hollow Ct.........$549,900....Sun 1-4..........Troy Sponaugle........Samson Props..703-408-5560 Oak Hill 13626 Dornock Ct...............$590,000....Sun 1-4....................Pat Buck ............McEnearney..571-235-0004 Oakton 10882 Mimosa Pl.............$1,365,000....Sun 1-4....................Pat Stack.................Weichert..703-597-9373 11227 Sorrel Ridge Ln.....$1,300,000....Sun 1-4....................Pat Stack.................Weichert..703-597-9373 2964 Palmer St................$1,069,000....Sun 1-4.............Beth Anspach ........ Long & Foster..703-606-9908 Springfield 7465 Ridge Oak Ct..............$389,000....Sun 1-4.........Lawanda Swope.................Weichert..703-209-1370 Sterling 20440 River Bank St...........$559,900....Sun 1-5........Bianca De Aguiar ........ Long & Foster..703-938-4200 20442 Willowmere Ct.........$598,850....Sun 1-4...............Judy Gruner ........ Long & Foster..703-517-2464 47350 Westwood Pl............$599,999....Sun 1-4............George Azzouz........Samson Props..703-728-0843 Stone Ridge 24783 Prairie Grass............$599,900....Sun 1-4.............Dave Johnson.................Weichert..703-795-1422 Vienna 1108 Hillcrest Dr. SW......$1,075,000....Sun 1-4............Casey Samson........Samson Props..703-508-2535 220 Cherry St. SW...........$1,329,000..Sun 12-4..................Daniel Mill........TTR Sotheby’s..202-333-1212 10511 William Terry Dr.......$999,900....Sun 1-4....................Pat Stack.................Weichert..703-597-9373 1305 Colvin Forest Dr.........$895,000....Sun 1-4..........Karen McCarthy ........ Long & Foster..703-759-7777 9615 Cinnamon Creek Dr....$675,000....Sun 1-4..Barbara Hendrickson.......Keller Williams..703-901-9200 9620 Chathams Ford Dr......$979,900....Sun 1-4...............Robin Butler...............Prudential..703-281-8500 To add your FREE Realtor represented Open House to these weekly listings, please contact Salome Gaibler at 703-778-9421 or salome@connectionnewspapers.com All listings are due by Monday at 3 P.M. Great Falls Connection ❖ June 20-26, 2012 ❖ 17
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