Gar-Field High School Located In Woodbridge, Virginia

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Gar-Field loses to Patrick Henry in Northwest championship game

(5/29/09) After a four hour trip to Roanoke, the Gar-Field boys soccer team had dreams of becoming the Northwest Champs. After three overtimes, and one round of penalty kicks, the game was still tied at one apiece. Finally it went to sudden death penalty kicks. Patrick Henry made theirs, Gar-Field did not. The Indian's will still go to the state tournament playing Tuesday at Cox in Virginia Beach.

Boys Soccer team wins in triple overtime to advance to states

(5/27/09) The Gar-Field boys soccer team defeated Osbourn Wednesday night to advance to the Northwest Region Championship game. Gar-Field will travel to Patrick Henry high school Friday. Win or lose, the Indians will play in the state tournament. Pictures from the game are posted here:  GF vs. Osbourn

         Boys Soccer team wins Cardinal District Championship

(5/21/09) I came back for one night to take pictures of the boys Cardinal District Championship game between Gar-Field and Forest Park. What a game it was. Gar-Field scored twice in the first 10-minutes with goals by  Bryan Piriz and Luis Gutierrez to take a 2-0 lead. Then moments later, the Bruins got a fluke goal and then tied the score 2-2 going into the half. Gar-Field's  Carlos Menjivar scored for the Indian's the second half and Gar-Field held on for a 3-2 victory earning the trophy. Pictures from the game are posted here: Gar-Field vs. Forest Park

   Gar-Fieldsports.com is retiring

(3/15/09) After five years of maintaining this website, I'm at a point where I just can't put 100% into it anymore. What some people haven't realized over the years is that I maintain this site 100% on my own. I have funded and used my own equipment to keep it going for the students, parents, Grandparents and so on. I've always said when it comes to a point that I can't put 100% into it, I would not continue. It has come to that point. I have been honored to be a part of Gar-Field over the years. There are so many people to thank it wouldn't be fair just to name a few, but you know who you are. I'll find it hard to stay away and do plan on attending some games as a spectator. Good luck to everyone at Gar-Field.

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  Going out in style and with class

                             Season ends for Indian's in 59-42 loss to William Fleming

(2/26/09) It just wasn't in the stars for the Gar-Field boys basketball team on Thursday night. William Fleming was too strong on the boards getting offensive rebound after offensive rebound scoring more than half their points on second and third chance baskets.

It was a great season for Gar-Field and coach Andy Gray who once again got the best out of a team that the so-called experts picked to finish near the bottom of the Cardinal District. At one point this season, Gar-Field was 6-7 going 11-3 the rest of the way winning the Cardinal District regular season crown. It was a season to remember.

It may not have been in the stars for the Indian's on this night, but it was in the stars a long time ago for Gar-Field senior Kwasi Amponsah to become a great basketball player and person. It is not often a player comes along as special as Kwasi. The respect he received from the Gar-Field fans as he walked to the bench for the last time was an incredible and emotional moment. Let's not forget the six other Gar-Field seniors that include: Tyrell Pearson, Richard Attipoe, Jeremy Patterson, Josh Bowles, Alex Mackmore, and Marcus Blakeney. I will post pictures from the game Friday night.


                      Jeremiah Johnson goes up for the shot against William Fleming

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    Gar-Field goes on 17-0 run to defeat Battlefield 62-46

Cold shooting Indian's fall to Hylton in Cardinal District final 71-63

Gar-Field defeats Potomac 37-34 to advance to the Cardinal District final Friday night

(2/18/09) Here we go again. Gar-Field will play Hylton for the fourth time this season Friday night for the Cardinal District Championship after defeating Potomac 37-34. Tyrell Pearson hit a 3-pointer with 15-seconds left for the Indians in another thriller. Potomac led the whole first half and through-out the third quarter with Gar-Field taking its first lead of the game 31-30 after Jeremiah Johnson's dunk with just over four minutes left. Pearson's 3-pointer came after the Potomac defender left him wide open to double team Richard Attipoe of Gar-Field. Potomac had a chance to tie but it was Pearson again with a big play when he stripped the ball from a Panther opponent to secure the victory.  See pictures from the Potomac game here: GF vs. Potomac 2/18/09

      Cardinal District Champions of the regular season

                          Kwasi and the Miracles win the Cardinal
 
(2/17/09) Just like last year, the Gar-Field boys basketball team had to play one extra game to decide the regular season champion in the Cardinal District. Last year, the Indians lost to Potomac. This year was different. Gar-Field defeated Hylton on Tuesday night 51-49 in a thriller. After Gar-Field led 14-10 after the first, the Bulldogs went on an 8-0 run and led 25-22 at the break.  Kwasi Amponsah started to take over in the third quarter for the Indians to pull Gar-Field to a 39-39 tie  going into the final period. With the game tied at 49 Kwasi put up a short jumper that fell short with less than 30-seconds left and got his own rebound, then was fouled and went to the line for a 1and 1. After hitting both shots Gar-Field played great defense forcing a Hylton turnover to secure the victory. Gar-Field will play Potomac at 5:30 at Forest Park high school Wednesday (2/18/09). See pictures from the Hylton game here> GF vs. Hylton

Kwasi gets hot in third...Indians pull away from Forest Park 58-46 for seventh win in a row

(2/13/09) In took Gar-Field senior Kwasi Amponsah two and a half quarters to find his shot. Once he did, it was bad luck for the visiting Bruins on Friday the 13th. It was a low scoring game throughout and that's just the way Gar-Field likes it. Gar-Field came out hot taking a quick 8-0 lead and led 20-18 at the break. Both teams warmed up in the third with Amponsah hitting a 3-pointer to give Gar-Field the lead 37-34 with under a minute left. The fourth quarter saw the Indians finally pull away from the Bruins with Gar-Field getting good inside defense from Jeremiah Johnson who also had three dunks in the game. Gar-Field finishes the season the hottest team in the Cardinal District and will play Hylton Tuesday for the regular season Championship.Pictures from the Foreast Park game are posted here: GF vs. Forest Park

(2/3/09) Gar-Field gets big win over Potomac for fourth victory in a row 65-59

                                 Pictures are posted here GF vs. Potomac

    Revenge for Gar-Field over Woodbridge

(1/30/09) The last time Gar-Field played Woodbridge the Vikings defeated the Indians 54-39 in Gar-Fields building. The Indians got some revenge on the Vikings Friday night with a 48-45 victory at Woodbridge.  Woodbridge took an early 2-0 lead but never led again as Gar-Field took control of the game till the last three minutes. Woodbridge went on a 7-2 run to end the third quarter cutting into Gar-Fields once 14-point lead. The Vikings continued to chip away at Gar-Fields lead only trailing by three with just 7-seconds left. Woodbridge had a chance to tie at the buzzer with a three but the shot fell short. Pictures are posted here: Gar-Field vs. Woodbridge

     Forest Park defeats Lady Indians 56-37

(1/29/09) The Forest Park Lady Bruins out-hustled, out-rebounded, and had way too many second chance shots for Gar-Field to overcome. Gar-Field managed to keep it close for much of the first quarter with the score tied at 13 at one point early in the second period. Forest Park went on a 17-4 run to close the half leading 30-17. Both teams came out with cold shooting in the third quarter with Gar-Field only scoring 4-points in all. Gar-Field never got closer than 16-points in the fourth. Pictures are posted here: Gar-Field vs. Forest Park

Indians come out strong to defeat Freedom

Kasee and Kelly lift Gar-Field to victory

(1/16/09) Senior Kasee Hilliard did not like the way the Lady Indians last game ended after a 19-point loss to Potomac. Tonight would be different as Kasee took matters into her own hands helping Gar-Field to a 19-point victory of its own over visiting Hylton 57-38.Junior Kelly Hartwell scored from inside and out for Gar-Field receiving many passes from Hilliard who had 14-assists. Gar-Field took the lead early and led 33-15 at the break and kept a double digit lead throughout.  The win was by far the Lady Indians most impressive of the season. Pictures will be posted sometime Saturday.

Potomac too much for Lady Indians

(1/13/09) The Gar-Field girls basketball team couldn't stop the visiting lady Panthers from Potomac on Tuesday night. Potomac scored on several second chance shots from inside the paint out rebounding Gar-Field at will. Gar-Field dropped to 3-11 for the season after the 60-41 loss. Gar-Field will host Hylton Friday night. Pictures from the Potomac game are posted here: Gar-Field vs. Potomac

       Indianettes Dance Team having a good year at competitions

The Indianettes Dance Team coached by Heather and Taryn Adams has performed well so far this school  year. At the Potomac Winterfest Competition the squad finished 2nd in Officer routine, 2nd in Jazz, 1st in Pom, 1st in Kick, and best overall score for the whole competition. In the Prince William County Dance Competition the Indianettes placed 2nd in Pom and 2nd in Jazz. Please visit the Indianettes Dance Team link for pictures and roster. Indianettes Dance Team

NOTICE:I am in the process of moving so I won't be at too many events to take pictures for at least three weeks. Friday night's basketball game against Woodbridge will be my last.

Gar-Field makes it to Christmas tournament championship game

(1/1/09) The Gar-Field boys baskeketball team played in the annual Cave Springs Holiday Hoopla tournament this past week making it to the tournament champiomship game against William Fleming. The Indians lead after the first quarter 8-3 but trailed at the half by a score of 20-15. Fleming slowly pulled away from Gar-Field in the second half en-route to a 47-42 victory.Kwasi Amponsah had 14-points for Gar-Field and made the all tournament team. Gar-Field will be at home Saturday night hosting Battlefield.

Kwasi Amponsah scores 34, rest of team only 20 in 72-54 loss to St. Marys Ryken

(12/20/08) Gar-Field made the two hour trip to Leonard Maryland on Saturday night to play St.Marys Ryken. Gar-Field defeated St. Marys Ryken last year, but this year was a different story. With Gar-Field senior guard Kwasi Amponsah scoring 34-points , the rest of the team minus Jeremiah Johnson who did not play only managed twenty. With the 72-54 loss, Gar-Field dropped to 3-4.
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Boys JV Basketball pictures from the Mountain View game are posted here: G-F vs. Mountain View

I have added a new Various Pictures link. These are just random pictures from people in the stands or just walking around sporting events at Gar-Field that I have taken.

Eagles soar over Lady Indians 45-43 in OT

(12/10/08) In a non-conference matchup at Gar-Field  Wednesday night, Osbourn defeated Gar-Field 45-43 in overtime in girls basketball. Gar-Field rallied in the fourth quarter after trailing by eight to tie the game in the final minute 41-41. Both teams were cold from the floor in the four minute overtime with Gar-Field missing a final second shot that would of sent the game to a double OT period. The Lady Indians fell to 1-2 for the season. See pictures from the game here: GF vs. Osbourn

Kasee (crazy girl) Hilliard goes up for the shot against Osbourn

Late surge earns Gar-Field victory

(12/9/08) In what was a close game throughout, The Gar-Field boys basketball team went on a late run pulling away from the Kamit Institute for Magnificent Achievers earning a 68-60 win. Being a small school of only 225 out of Washington DC, the Kamit Institute for Magnificent Achievers gave the Indians all they could handle. Gar-Field led by 7-points at the end of the first quarter but trailed 33-30 at the break. The Indians were lead in scoring by senior Kwasi Amponsah who had 23-points going 4 of 5 from behind the three point line. Gar-Filed is now 2-1. See pictures from the game here: GF vs. Kamit

Gar-Field wins season opener in Basketball

(12/3/08) In a game that almost got away from the Indian's, the Gar-Field boys basketball team defeated Stonewall Jackson 49-44 in the Brown's Nissan Classic at Dominion High School. Gar-Field missed nine foul shots including two front ends of one and ones to keep Stonewall in the game. Gar-Field will play Osbourn Thursday night (12/4/08) in the same tournament.

Gar-Field only has one home game in the month of December because of Christmas tournaments the Indian's will play in. That home game is Tuesday December 9th at 7:30 against Kamit Institute. Check out the boys schedule and roster here: Boys Varsity Basketball

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NORTHWEST CHAMPIONS

(11/2/08) Was the Five hour trip the Gar-Field cheer squad made to Rocky Mount, Virginia worth the trip...YES!!  Gar-Field's cheer squad was crowned the Northwest Region Champions on Saturday night just a short time before the clock struck midnight.

Fourteen schools brought their best, but their best was not enough to beat out Gar-Field who finished more than 20-points ahead of second place and host school Franklin County. North Stafford took third with Stafford taking the fourth and final spot in the region to qualify for states in Richmond this weekend. For Pictures of the event check out  www.gar-fieldcheer.com

           Season ends for volleyball team

(10/27/08) The season ended on Monday night for Gar-Field volleyball losing to Potomac in the first round of the Cardinal District tournament. _________________________________________________________

Make room in the showcase for another Cheer trophy at Gar-Field

As long as Mrs. Hovey remains the cheer coach at Gar-Field, construction may have to start on a new showcase just for all the cheer trophys the squad has won in the past five years and years to come. Thursday night at Potomac high school the most successful sports team at Gar-Field did it again. The cheerleaders won their fifth Cardinal District title in a row. Visit the cheer website for details and pictures: www.gar-fieldcheer.com    (Hovey Squad Up)

Forest Park makes quick work of Gar-Field in Volleyball

Gar-Field ruins Potomac's homecoming 26-23 in overtime

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   Football team suffers loss to Hylton 44-0

(10/10/08) Gar-Field dropped to 2-4 after getting beat by Hylton Friday night 44-0. I'm not sure, but I believe this was the worse loss for a Gar-Field football team ever. Check out the Gar-Field football website for more info and pictures. www.gar-fieldfootball.com

  Powder Puff football game goes to seniors 25-6

               See pictures of the game here: Powder Puff Football