Senior quarterback and wide receiver break school records

The standout local athletes were preschool friends.

by Reston Letter Staff

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Seniors Max Fos (left, photo by Karl Majer) and Nick Picarelli (right, photo by Maia Lucier) both broke school records this year.

This fall, South Lakes High School senior wide receiver Nick Picarelli set several school records. After four years as a Seahawk, he holds the career records for receiving yards (1,919) and receptions (162). He also set the school record for the longest touchdown reception with a 99-yard catch in 2024. Head coach Jason Hescock has coached Picarelli throughout his high school career. "Nick is one of the guys who is always early to practice and late to leave the field, perfecting his skills after practice," Hescock said. The South Lakes Seahawks begin regional playoffs Nov. 13 against Washington-Liberty. Picarelli hopes to add to his record-setting totals.

Just north of South Lakes, Herndon High School senior quarterback Max Fox also set two school records, despite missing four games this season. He holds the single-season records for completions (167) and passing yards (1,604), which he accumulated in six games. "Max has shown his character and resiliency as he had to fight through an early-season injury to lead our offense this season," said new Herndon head coach Adam Shaker. "Having to learn a brand-new scheme is a challenge for any quarterback, so for Max to not only learn but excel in our system in just six games shows the kind of person he is."

Before facing each other on the football field, Picarelli and Fox met at Beth Emeth Early Childhood Center in Herndon, where they became close friends.