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šŸŒ± Patch AM: How a 2002 Oakton shutout still shapes todayā€™s Class 6 powers

And on the Oakton Patch calendar - Back 2 School Bash

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Hello Oakton! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a 2002 Oakton shutout still shapes today's Class 6 powers

Also on today's calendar: Back 2 School Bash and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 58.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Class 6 Top Ten – #3 Oscar Smith (on3.com) — Oakton football gets a brief historical nod here, recalling its 2002 state title-game shutout loss to C.D. Hylton as context for Oscar Smith's recent dominance. The piece mainly previews Oscar Smith's 2026 season, detailing key graduations, injuries, rising underclassmen, and a tough early schedule that could mask another deep playoff run.
   

📸 Around Oakton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oakton

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★ Featured events ★

    Friday August 28
  • Back 2 School Bash →
    Russian School of Mathematics - RSM Herndon, 13007 Worldgate Dr, Herndon
    5:00 pm

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Other local events

📣 Oakton Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Sunday August 23
  • Workout with Zhina!
    Iranian-American Community Center , 8150 Leesburg Pike Ste 210, V
    10:30 am
  • GMU Chess Club Weekly Meeting →
    Johnson Center, 4400 University Dr, Fairfax
    1:00 pm
  • In the Light of the Masnavi
    Iranian-American Community Center , 8150 Leesburg Pike Ste 210, V
    3:00 pm
    • Monday August 24
  • August 2026 on Mason Arts Amplified
    De Laski Performing Arts Virtual Event

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Oakton. Apply here.
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Oakton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oakton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Vienna

  • Forget Sensible Commuters: Why This 2021 Morgan 3-Wheeler Is 525kg of Pure Joy (motorbiscuit.com)
  • Morning Notes for August 21, 2026 (ffxnow.com)
  • Top 5 Things To Do This WeekendAugust 21 (tysonstoday.com)

Fairfax

  • School bus emergency? Fairfax County students have a plan to handle it (wtop.com)

Ok Oakton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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