Article: Stone Bridge Moves Up in the Hunt

Oakton Coach Joe Thompson summed up tonight's nondistrict game with Class AAA newcomer Stone Bridge with one very astute analogy.

"If they were hunting, we'd be the biggest animal in the woods right now," Thompson said.

Stone Bridge was well-established in Class AA, faring 35-5 the past three years with back-to-back AA Region II Division 4 championships in 2002 and 2003 and consecutive undefeated AA Dulles District titles in 2003 and 2004. But playing against last season's AAA Northern Region Division 6 finalist provides the Bulldogs with an early opportunity to show they can compete up a level, too.

"This game is important for us in terms of respect and in terms of establishing ourselves ...

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