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St. John’s girls beat Good Counsel
Sophomore point guard Amari Carter scores nine straight points down the stretch to lead the Cadets to victory.
Woodbridge’s Hand narrows college list
Defensive lineman Da’Shawn Hand is choosing from 10 schools, including Alabama and Virginia Tech.
Hart sets D.C. Classic record
Sidwell Friends senior Josh Hart scores 100 points during the three-day event, and helps the Quakers upset host Gonzaga.
Wiggins takes attention in stride
Huntingtown Prep’s Andrew Wiggins isn’t letting being the country’s top high school basketball prospect distract him.
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Paul VI girls beat H.D. Woodson
Ariana Freeman scores 28 points for the Panthers in the National High School Hoops Festival.
Good Counsel holds onto No. 1 spot
For a fourth straight year the Falcons are the top-ranked team in The Post’s poll thanks to narrow wins over highly regarded foes.
Lake Braddock’s Chase picks Stanford
Bruins cross-country standout Sophie Chase will run for Stanford.
Hammering home a tradition
MORE THAN A GAME | Briar Woods has built its football tradition using two hammers each season.
All-Northwest Region football teams
Potomac lineman Donta Wilkins earned both Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year honors.
All DCIAA-East football teams
Ten H.D. Woodson standouts and eight from Anacostia headline the All-DCIAA East football teams.
Leaders
| Rank | Name | School | Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jedon Young | Evangel Christian | 25.6 |
| 2 | Josh Hart | Sidwell Friends | 25.3 |
| 3 | JR Washington | Stonewall Jackson | 24.5 |
| 4 | Antwan Haskins | Carroll | 24.3 |
| Michael Anderson | Loudoun County | 24.3 | |
| 6 | Danny Canary | Blair | 24.0 |
| 7 | Chief Amoah | Edison | 23.5 |
| 8 | Devin Shuler | Bell | 23.3 |
| 9 | Dion Wiley | Potomac (Md.) | 22.5 |
| Eric Lindsey | Southern | 22.5 |
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AllMetSports galleries
No. 3 St. John’s takes down No. 2 Good Counsel 77-73
A late 11-1 run helps the Cadets outlast the Falcons
Good Counsel holds onto No. 1 spot
For a fourth straight year the Falcons are the top-ranked team in The Post’s poll thanks to narrow wins over highly regarded foes.
Briar Woods blows out Heritage-Lynchburg 52-0
The Ashburn school captures its third consecutive state championship.
Stone Bride falters in Virginia state final
Stone Bridge almost came back from a 20-0 deficit, but Lake Taylor held on for a 20-14 victory.
No. 7 Douglass falls to Middletown in Maryland 2A title game
Eagles lose 2A championship to Knights for second straight season.
Briar Woods beats Courtland, 45-15
Senior running back Cory Colder scores four touchdowns to help Falcons advance to their third straight state championship game.
Wisecaptures Maryland 4a state championship with 12-7 victory over Quince Orchard
A PG County school captures a state title for the first time since 2006.
River Hill takes Maryland 3A crown
The Hawks hold off Huntingtown, 18-14, to win their second straight Maryland 3A football title.
Oakton beats No. 4 Westfield
Oakton upset No. 4 Westfield, 23-16, in the Va. Northern Region Div. 6 title game.
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St. John's beats Good Counsel, 77-73
Sophomore point guard Amari Carter scored nine straight points down the stretch to lead the Cadets to victory.
Da’Shawn Hand on the 10 college destinations he is considering
The Post’s Preston Williams sits down with Woodbridge lineman Da’Shawn Hand, a top recruit for the Class of 2014, to discuss Hand’s top college choices.
Allmetsports.com’s Top Basketball Plays: Episode 1
Host B.J. Koubaroulis runs through the top plays from high school basketball games in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
Paul VI beats Oak Hill in double OT
VIDEO | The Panthers’ Quadree Smith was the game’s most valuable player in a win over the national power.
Good Counsel standouts get All-American jerseys
Good Counsel standouts Dorian O’Daniel and Kendall Fuller receive their jerseys to participate in the 2013 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
Senior guard J.J. Epps helped lead the way for the Colonels with big game.
Josh Hart scored 25 points to lead Sidwell Friends past Episcopal, 61-51.
Washington-Lee’s Seff hits buzzer beater in overtime
Washington-Lee’s Alex Seff, a 6-foot sophomore guard, hit a half court buzzer beater in overtime to down Westfield 77-74. Seff scored six of his eight points in overtime.
Hoops guru Brandon Parker sits down with B.J. Koubaroulis to discuss the top teams, players and story lines this season.
Top Games
| Teams | Time/Score |
|---|---|
| Parkdale @ C.H. Flowers | 7:15 p.m. |
| Bell @ Riverdale Baptist | 8:45 p.m. |
| Oxon Hill @ Suitland | 7:15 p.m. |
| DuVal @ Eleanor Roosevelt | 7:15 p.m. |
| Potomac (Va.) @ Gar-Field | 7:30 p.m. |
| Bishop Ireton @ Paul VI Catholic | 7:30 p.m. |
| Potomac (Md.) @ Douglass | 7:15 p.m. |
| Magruder @ Northwood | 7 p.m. |
| St. John's @ Good Counsel | 7:30 p.m. |
| O'Connell @ St. Mary's Ryken | 7 p.m. |
Woodbridge’s Hand narrows college list
Defensive lineman Da’Shawn Hand is choosing from 10 schools, including Alabama and Virginia Tech.
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