The Meridian Mustangs boys’ soccer team was competing against the weather as much as it was against visiting Maggie Walker High School on this wet, stormy Thursday afternoon, as multiple delays interrupted their Regional Final matchup.
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Several Mustangs Squads Still Alive in Regional, State Playoffs
As the calendar flips from May to June and action resumes after the long holiday weekend, every Meridian High School athletics squad finds themselves either in the midst of postseason play, or already finished with their Spring 2022 campaign.
Playoff Season in Full Swing, Both Lacrosse Teams in Regional Finals
It’s been a crucial week for Meridian High School athletics as several teams have entered their postseason campaigns, while others conclude their regular season. Both the boys’ and girls’ lacrosse teams began their playoff runs, with the boys taking down Culpeper 16-4 on Thursday at home and then upsetting Brentsville on the road on Monday by a score of 7-5 to advance to the Regional Finals, where they’ll remain on the road to face Fauquier on Thursday.
Falls Church Little League: Featured ‘Game of the Week’
In the Level AA regular season championship, the Falls Church Sharks defeated the Angry Avalanche by a score of 8-5 on Saturday, May 21. The first time the two teams faced off it was snowing, so it was fitting that the championship game was held on the hottest day of the year to that point.
Big Night for Mustangs Soccer Sees Both Teams Reach Regional Semis
The weather was cloudy and overcast on Thursday night at Meridian High as both Mustangs soccer teams hosted their regional quarterfinals matchups, and both came away with eventual victories.
Lake Braddock Shocks Justice High School in Penalties
Winless Lake Braddock boy’s soccer stunned National District champions Justice High School in the regional tournament’s first round Wednesday night, winning 5-4 in penalties.
Meridian Girls Lacrosse Wins Regional Title, Baseball Advances As Well
It was another dominant performance for the Lady Mustangs lacrosse team on this breezy Wednesday night, this time hosting the Kettle Run Cougars with a regional championship on the line.
Marshall Girl’s Soccer Season Ends With Late Loss to Oakton
In a hard fought affair, Marshall High School girl’s varsity soccer fell to Oakton 0-1 in the regional quarterfinal Tuesday night.
Both Mustangs Lacrosse Teams Dominate, Advance in Regional Playoffs
It was a beautiful Thursday evening in Falls Church as the Meridian High boys’ lacrosse team hosted Culpeper County for their postseason opener, and it would prove to be a beautiful result for the Mustangs. Rex Crespin opened the scoring only 36 seconds in and Gordon Davig added another about a minute later, and though the visitors would get one back to make it 2-1, they would quickly fall out of the game.
Falls Church Little League: Featured ‘Game of the Week’
In their final year of Little League, two of the league’s most accomplished players showed what they were made of Wednesday, May 11 by leading their respective teams on the pitching mound. Matteo P. dominated the mound for the Avalanche (coach Pipia, sponsored by Montage Marketing).
