James Tallon pitches at Duke (courtesy of Duke baseball)
A number of former baseball players from Yorktown and Bishop O’Connell high schools had seen significant action for Division I and III college teams this spring through April 21 games.
The list from Yorktown includes James Tallon (junior pitcher, Duke University), Kyle Langley (sophomore outfielder, James Madison University), Jack Rucker (freshman pitcher, Richard Bland College), Chase Rubin (junior pitcher, Massachusetts Institute of Technology) and Ketz Murray (sophomore pitcher, Marymount University).
Wrestlers prepare to meet in the Warrior Classic (staff photo by Dave Facinoli)
With the most individual entries, the host Arlington Wrestling Club had a strong showing at the second annual Warrior Classic.
The club had two champions and six other top-four finishers at the Saturday (April 19) event at Wakefield High School. There were 109 wrestlers participating from some 30 club teams, made up of high-school-age grapplers.
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M.J. Melvin bats for O'Connell (staff photo by Dave Facinoli)
With just nine potential games remaining on its schedule, the undefeated Bishop O’Connell Knights (11-0) have no room for error in order to continue the squad’s long streak of winning 20 softball games in one season.
The girls high-school team has won 20 or more times for 30 straight spring campaigns.
This year’s Very Godly VBS, inspired by The Titan’s Curse, invites children into the world of Camp Half-Blood to explore faith, courage, belonging, and community through storytelling, music, crafts, games, science, and reflection in a fun and welcoming environment for all.
With seven NFL seasons now complete, M.J. Stewart is busy preparing for his next pro campaign with the Houston Texans this coming fall.
This will be the fourth football season with Houston for the 5-foot-11-inch, 205-pound safety, a 2014 graduate of Yorktown High School where Stewart was a standout runningback, defensive back and kick returner.
Scattered showers can be expected before 11am, followed by likely showers and potential thunderstorms from 11am-5pm, with additional scattered showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. The day will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 78 and a southwest wind ranging from 10-13 mph, gusting up to 22 mph. There’s a 70% chance of precipitation and possible new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch, with higher amounts during thunderstorms. For Saturday night, anticipate scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, with the sky clearing and a low around 47. Northwest wind will be around 16 mph, gusting up to 30 mph, and a 30% chance of precipitation. See more from Weather.gov.
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A teenage girl suffered significant injuries after being struck by a driver while on her way to school.
The crash happened around 7:15 a.m. this morning (Friday) at the intersection of N. Jefferson Street and 15th Street N., a few blocks from Swanson Middle School, in the Westover area.
Jackie Layer of DC News Now with the weekend forecast on 4/25/25
It might be a soggy Saturday, but the last weekend in April isn’t looking all bad.
Meteorologist Jackie Layer of DC News Now breaks down the forecast specifically for Arlington — including timing of the rain, potential storms, and a coming cooldown — in the video below.
The Breakfast Bandit sandwich from Buffalo & Bergen (via Buffalo & Bergen/Facebook)
A D.C. deli selling an array of New York-style foods and drinks is looking to come across the Potomac this summer.
Buffalo & Bergen hopes to open a fourth shop at 1028 N. Garfield Street in Clarendon, where UnCommon Luncheonette closed last fall. Inspired by soda shops in the Big Apple, the restaurant offers classic deli food, egg creams and cocktails.
SoberRide vehicle in Clarendon on Cinco de Mayo 2022 (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
Free rides will be available throughout the D.C. area during Cinco de Mayo celebrations next month.
From 4 p.m. Monday, May 5 until 4 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, residents age 21 and over will be able to receive free Lyft rides worth up to $15. A promotional code will be published at 3 p.m. on www.SoberRide.com.
