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šŸŒ± Patch AM: How dominant was South Lakes before Battlefield visits Reston next week?

Also check out Basset Rescue Fall Festival on the Reston Patch calendar

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Good morning Reston! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How dominant was South Lakes before Battlefield visits Reston next week?
  • Which Reston camps made the list of Fairfax favorites?
  • How will deer hunting rules change at Lake Fairfax in Reston?

Also on today's calendar: Basset Rescue Fall Festival and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 81 and low of 71 degrees.
  • Sunday: Humid, temps: high: 86, low: 69. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: An a.m. shower; mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. South Lakes runs over Robinson for 2-0 start (fairfaxtimes.com) — South Lakes High's football team rolled past Robinson 30-7 at Patricia Bergen Stadium, setting up a big home test in Reston next week against powerhouse Battlefield from Haymarket. Strong rushing from James Smith and a swarming Seahawks defense defined the win, while players and coaches stressed cleaning up mistakes before their next challenge in front of local fans.
   

2. Best Summer Camp in Fairfax County (ffxnow.com) — Reston parents get a strong shout-out here, with Reston Association and Reston Community Center camps highlighted as top choices for Fairfax County families seeking summer activities. From general day camps to arts, sports, nature, and counselor-in-training programs, the piece notes scholarships from Friends of Reston and expanded childcare options, helping local families plan ahead for next summer.
   

3. Deer hunting season returns to Fairfax County, starting Saturday (ffxnow.com) — Fairfax County's deer archery season starts Saturday and runs through February, with hunting allowed in over 100 locations and parks that remain open to visitors. For Reston residents, the key detail is that the season at Lake Fairfax will end early in January due to planned police sharpshooting operations, part of broader efforts to manage deer populations and reduce crashes and disease risks.
   

4. MISMO board adds VantageScore, Guild, FICO executives (housingwire.com) — Mortgage data standards group MISMO approved three new board members during its Fall Summit in Reston, highlighting Reston's role in national housing finance discussions. Executives from VantageScore, Guild Mortgage, and FICO will help steer work on credit modernization, AI governance, and digital mortgage standards that shape how lenders and investors operate.
   

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  • South Lakes Seeks Revenge Against Battlefield After Heartbreaking 99-Yard Kickoff Return —Brian McNicoll Read on Patch
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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