MCLEAN HIGH SCHOOL GUARD Peter Kannellias (left) drives to the basket during the Highlanders’ 51-48 victory over rival Langley. Kannellias, a senior, hit a pair of critical three-pointers during the contest, including the game-winner with four seconds left in regulation. Kannellias also hit a half-court shot to end the first half. The excitement will only increase at McLean as the Highlanders tip off their boys basketball holiday tournament Thursday, Dec. 27. The field includes local schools Fairfax, Marshall, Oakton, Yorktown and J.E.B. Stuart. (Photo: Courtesy Heromoment.com)

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