Posted on 15 September 2008 by redwan123.
Records as of Sunday, Sept. 14
Team (Record, previous ranking)
1. Thomas Dale (4-0, 1)
2. Deep Run (8-0, 2)
3. Cosby (7-1, 3)
4. James River (3-2, 5)
5. L.C. Bird (6-2, 4)
6. J.R. Tucker (3-1, 7)
7. Atlee (2-0, NR)
8. Highland Springs (2-1, NR)
9. Clover Hill (3-4, 8)
10. Douglas Freeman (5-3, 6)
Others receiving votes: Lee-Davis (4-2, 10); Prince George (3-1, NR)
– Coaches and the DigitalSports Richmond staff vote on the poll.
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Posted on 15 September 2008 by redwan123.
Below are the most played videos from last week, Sept. 8-14, in the Central Region.
The clips are posted from one to 25.
Trey Johnson’s 65-yard touchdown run during Varina’s 44-24 win over Matoaca was second in the last Top 25 but the viewers must have liked what they saw as it was most watched this past week.
Two more highlights from the same game involving Johnson are also in the top three. The running back’s spin move is at No. 2 and Melvin Trotter‘s hit on Johnson in the backfield is third.
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Posted on 13 September 2008 by redwan123.
by Ben Dejarnette
Atlee Student Correspondent
The scoreboard and box score told different stories in Friday night’s Hanover County showdown between Atlee and Patrick Henry.
The Patriots pulled out a 21-14 win despite only gaining 178 yards to the Raiders’ 366.
Quarterback Brandon Cash led Patrick Henry offensively with 72 passing yards and 96 yards on the ground, including a 54-yard touchdown scamper.
After taking the lead in the second quarter on a 22-yard touchdown pass from Cash to wide receiver Raquis Morris, the Patriots came up with a key play on defense. With time waning in the first half, Brandon Wong intercepted Dylan Garthright‘s pass and took it back to the house for a 14-0 halftime lead.
Cash’s 54-yard touchdown run in the third quarter seemed to have the game headed towards a blowout, but the home side came back strong.
As cramps began to plague the Patriots, the Raiders pushed forward, getting on the board with a 37-yard touchdown pass from Garthright to wide receiver Jared Epps.
After a three-and-out by the PH offense, the Raiders stormed down the field again, capping the drive with an 8-yard touchdown run by speedy tailback Trevor Elie.
Once again Atlee’s defense forced Patrick Henry to punt, but a fumble by wide receiver Tyler Earley on the ensuing possession dashed the Raiders’ dreams of a comeback.
The win moved FOX/DigitalSports #10 Patrick Henry to 1-1 while dropping Atlee to 0-2. Patriots’ head coach Ray Long, Jr. was far from thrilled about his team’s performance after the game.
“We’ve got to improve … If we don’t get any better on offense we’re in for a long year,” Long said.
Coach Long was forced to throw untested linemen onto the field, as his two top centers were injured coming into the game. The snaps were inconsistent all night and led to several costly turnovers.
“If our centers don’t get healthy then we’re going to have go back and we’ll have to scrap that offense and go with something else,” Long said. “We don’t want to do that this time of season but we might have to.”
Despite the loss, Atlee head coach Roscoe Johnson was pleased with the second half performance of his offense.
“That little three-, four-minute span shows you what we can truly do and what we’re supposed to be able to do with those athletes,” Johnson said.
The Raiders will host Douglas Freeman next Friday while coach Long and the Patriots will shift their focus to an away clash with Lee-Davis.
Atlee 0 0 0 14 – 14
Patrick Henry 0 14 7 0 – 21
PH – Morris 22 pass from Cash (Dyer kick)
PH – Wong interception return (Dyer kick)
PH – Cash 54 yard run (Dyer kick)
A – Epps 37 pass from Garthright (Boothe kick)
A – Elie 8 yard run (Boothe kick)
Total Yards – A: 366; PH: 178
Passing:
A: Garthright 25-42-262 1TD
PH: Cash 5-8-72 1TD
Rushing:
A: Elie 15-71 1TD
PH: Cash 12-96 1TD
Total Tackles:
A: Josh Doggett 10
PH: Adrian Cavanaugh 25
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Posted on 12 September 2008 by redwan123.
No. 1 Meadowbrook 20 (3-0), No. 2 Hermitage 13 (1-1)
* Desmond Coble hit Chris Carter with a 65-yard bomb with less than 50 seconds remaining to lift the Monarchs over the Panthers. Coble also intercepted Hermitage’s desperation heave to end the contest. Click here for Stephen Lewis’ full recap and video highlights!
No. 3 Deep Run 42 (2-0), Henrico 16 (0-3)
* Antone Exum befuddles the Warriors with his feet.
No. 4 Varina 42 (3-0), Thomas Dale 21 (0-3)
* Trey Johnson runs for three more TDs.
No. 5 Hanover 49 (2-0), J.R. Tucker 6 (0-2)
* Chris Lee (four TDs) is too much for the Tigers.
No. 6 Highland Springs 24 (1-1), Douglas Freeman 13 (1-1)
* Monty Smalley’s 98-yard TD catch wasn’t enough to stop Highland Springs.
No. 7 L.C. Bird 55 (2-1), No. 9 Clover Hill 53 (2-1)
* Jerry Brown registers four TDs in the first half to lead Bird.
No. 8 Manchester 27 (2-0), Huguenot 14 (1-1)
* Antonio Brown’s 65-yard TD jolt paces the Lancers.
No. 10 Patrick Henry 21 (1-1), Atlee 14 (0-2)
* Atlee erased a 21-point deficit after the fourth period, but couldn’t upset the Patriots. Atlee gained 366 yards, PH 178. Click here for Ben Dejarnette’s full recap!
Cosby 37 (2-0), Midlothian 7 (0-2)
* Terry Williams had 143 yards and two TDs to lead the Titans.
Lee-Davis 31 (1-1), James River 20 (0-2)
* Jonathan Alexander’s interception TD seals L-D’s and first-year coach Jason Meade’s first win.
Hopewell 20 (1-1), John Marshall 13 (1-2)
* Frank Bullock’s big day (153 yards) is not enough to propel Jayem over Hopewell.
Prince George 20 (1-1), Mountain View 11
* The Royals defense gets it done, blocked kicks and all.
Benedictine 7 (3-0), Armstrong 6 (1-2)
* Brandy Thomas’ blocked field goal TD return pulled the Wildcats within one, but Armstrong could not win it.
Collegiate 20, Mills Godwin 0 (0-2)
* Jake McGee finds Trei Kelley for three touchdowns.
Monacan 42 (2-0), George Wythe 8 (0-2)
* Mike Williams and J.C. Wiggins have a big day on the ground for the Chiefs.
St. Christopher’s 17 (2-0), Christchurch 0 (0-2)
* Bart Farinholt registered eight tackles, a pick and a fumble recovery to pace the Saints.
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Posted on 08 September 2008 by redwan123.
Field Hockey Top 10
(Records as of Monday, Sept. 8)
1. Thomas Dale (3-0)
2. James River (1-0)
3. Maggie Walker (2-0)
4. Mills Godwin (1-0)
5. Deep Run (2-0)
6. Lee-Davis (3-1)
7. Henrico (2-0)
8. Cosby (1-1)
9. Prince George (1-0)
10. Midlothian (1-0)
District Outlook
CAPITAL DISTRICT
– Six starters are returning for Lee-Davis, the Capital favorite. Twin billing is in order, as juniors Kelsey and Ashley Reynolds return after registering 16 goals apiece last season. The Confederates should also get a boost from soccer keeper Janie Evans, who gets back into the pipes. Jessica Ravensbergen will punish you if you pay too much attention to the Reynolds’. The defenders are junior-laden.
– Henrico is next in line. Jessica Cooney‘s squad opened eyes last season. Miranda Germano and Anjani Parikh return to keep the momentum going. Someone is going to have to step in the shoes of the graduated Lauren Guerra in goal and Suzi Lindquist at forward. Look for Atlee and Hanover to push the Warriors.
CENTRAL DISTRICT
– Queen of the Central is no doubt Thomas Dale, the defending Central Region champions. They return the best player in the area in reigning DigitalSports player of the year Julie Robertson. Madison Parrish is terrific at sweeper. Look out for Caitlin Bailey, Kati Crews and Kelsey Whittleton, all seniors, to make up for the loss of seven seniors like Carrie Jaeckle, Loren Favale and keeper Miranda Lojek.
– Prince George is pushing to become a definite contender. The Royals are very young but have a terrific defense led by keeper Emily Lipp.
COLONIAL DISTRICT
– The Colonial has a trio of tough teams, starting with Maggie Walker. All-DigitalSports pick Deirdre Gill returns with Katelyn Daughtery, Kelsey Huffer, Elle Donnini and Amanda Watson. All are seniors. MW lost region player of the year Amarachi Eseonu, but the Green Dragons still have plenty to try to fend off Godwin and Deep Run, two very formidable opponents.
– The Eagles have a high-octane offense led by Hayley Stough, a 38-goal scorer in 2007. Leadership from senior Michelle Foley and junior midfielder Sallie Foster will help. Paige Ricca is stout at goal.
– Deep Run’s high-scoring Brittany Stein has graduated, but plenty is left to make Deep Run a dangerous team. Look for Kaitlyn Carlyle, Anne Claire Murray and Audrey Hester (67 goals combined last season) to duplicate or increase their totals from last season. If Deep Run’s defense can pick up their performance to help break in a new keeper, the Wildcats could be a tough out any afternoon.
DOMINION DISTRICT
– The Dominion runs through James River. The Rapids lost a great deal, but have a good hand coming back.
All-DigitalSports pick Jenna Taylor is back after registering 23 goals. Gina Grimes is a terrific, physical player.
– Cosby, Midlothian, Monacan, Clover Hill and Manchester were all Dominion District teams that gave each other fits last season, along with nondistrict opponents. Expect the same this season with players like Lindsey Marr (Monacan), Katie Appleby (Midlothian), Jennifer Tennison and Kelsey Powell (Cosby) returning.
The South of the river is always tough in field hockey.
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Posted on 08 September 2008 by redwan123.
Records as of Monday, Sept. 8
(All games Friday, 7:30 p.m. unless noted)
Team (Record, previous ranking)
1. Meadowbrook (2-0, 3): beat Midlothian 28-7. Next up: at No. 2 Hermitage.
2. Hermitage (1-0, 1): beat Lee-Davis 21-13. Next up: vs. No. 1 Meadowbrook.
3. Deep Run (1-0, 4): beat Atlee 35-0. Next up: at Henrico.
4. Varina (2-0, 5): beat Matoaca 44-24. Next up: at Thomas Dale.
5. Hanover (1-0, 6): beat No. 7 Patrick Henry 14-6. Next up: at J.R. Tucker.
6. Highland Springs (0-1, 2): lost to Woodbridge 13-0. Next up: at Douglas Freeman.
7. L.C. Bird (1-1, 8): beat No. 10 Thomas Dale 7-6. Next up: vs No. 9 Clover Hill.
8. Manchester (1-0, 9): idle. Next up: at Huguenot (4:45 p.m.).
9. Clover Hill (2-0, NR): beat Prince George 42-28. Next up: at No. 7 L.C. Bird.
10. Patrick Henry (0-1, 7): lost to No. 6 Hanover 14-6. Next up: at Atlee.
Others receiving votes: Dinwiddie (1-1, NR); Cosby (1-0, NR)
Dropped out: Thomas Dale (0-2, 10)
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Posted on 08 September 2008 by redwan123.
Below are the most played videos from last week, Sept. 1-7, in the Central Region.
The clips are posted from one to 25.
Rashad Winston‘s big hit in Highland Springs’ 13-0 loss to Woodbridge in their opener is No. 1.
A 65-yard touchdown run by Varina running back Trey Johnson during the Blue Devils’ 44-24 win over Matoaca is second. Morgan Moses‘ sack against L.C. Bird in the Monarchs’ 26-13 victory came in third.
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Posted on 06 September 2008 by redwan123.
Girls Volleyball Top 10
(Records as of Saturday, Sept. 6)
1. Deep Run (3-2)
2. Hanover (3-2)
3. Mills Godwin (1-3)
4. James River (4-3)
5. Cosby (5-2)
6. Atlee (2-0)
7. Midlothian (4-2)
8. Monacan (3-1)
9. Hermitage (3-2)
10. Thomas Dale (0-1)
CAPITAL DISTRICT
Hanover is the clear cut favorite to take the Capital District again and is ranked No. 2 in the first DigitalSports Top 10. The Hawks fell to Deep Run in five games during the Virginia Volleyball Showcase but defeated an injury-depleted Wildcats four days later in three sets. Penn State-bound Kristin Carpenter (OH) returns for her senior season as Hanover looks to improve on their run to the region semifinals last year. Seniors Katie Hudencial (S), Kim Browning (MB) and Taylour Hopkins (OH) help to make up an experienced squad with high expectations.
Atlee is the other ranked team after making it to the region tournament last year. They will be led by Katilyn Allen and Rachel Winfrey and should battle with Lee-Davis for second place in the district. Confederate senior Sarah Neely (MH) and junior Rachel Grimesey (S) are two of the stronger players in the district.
CENTRAL DISTRICT
Defending district champ Thomas Dale should still be the team to beat in the Central. Hannah Curley has graduated but sophomore first-team all-district member Kalia Johnson will continue her progression as a top player. The Knights fell in the region quarters last season to Deep Run.
Prince George’s only two losses in district last season came at the hands of Thomas Dale. Senior setter Heather Lewis and junior outside hitters Brittany Johnson and Sarah Ham should pace the Royals.
COLONIAL DISTRICT
Back-to-back state champions Deep Run of course are on top of the first rankings. Injuries to key players contributed to a three-game loss to Hanover but at full strenghth the Wildcats were able to get by the Hawks at the volleyball showcase. Senior outside hitter and middle Meghann Forshey (broken pinky) and junior outside hitter and middle Mallory Woolridge (stress fracture in ankle) should heal within the next few weeks. Gone is graduated player of the year Alyssa Lang and sophomore Chaney LaReau, who played a huge role for Deep Run last season, will miss the whole season due to a torn ACL. Lindsey McClellan (S), Callie Armistead (O) and Erin Anderson are also important players on the team.
Mills Godwin comes in at No. 3 after losing five key contributers from an Eagles team that won the distrist and advanced to the semifinals of the state tournament. Senior Elizabeth Drewry (MB) and juniors Meghan Meleski (S) and Maggie Murphy (OH/S) will be asked to fill the voids. Erin Fitzgerald and Hermitage and Douglas Freeman should also be a tough team from the district.
For Lindsey Meleski’s take on Mills Godwin, click here!
DOMINION DISTRICT
The Domonion may be the deepest district and defending champ James River is currently the team to beat. The Rapids already own a five-set victory over Cosby. Senior Heather Brentzel (L/OH) gives the team some experience while juniors Julia Cushman (S), Sarah Lawrence (OPP) and Kate Darlington (OH) provides the team with a young nucleus.
The Titans fell in the region quarters last year and look to improve upon that this season. First-team all-region selection Mallory Carter is one of the most skilled outside hitters in the area and will benefit from on point sets from junior Abbie Holt. Juniors Jessica Melhorn (OH) and Morgan Dowdy (MB) will also provide offense. Midlothian behind Gretchen Wilson and Valerie Carroll and Monacan with Emily Beckner and Mandy Hopkins look to also be contenders.
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Posted on 05 September 2008 by redwan123.
Boys Volleyball Top 10
(Records as of Friday, Sept. 5)
1. Thomas Dale (1-0)
2. Deep Run (6-0)
3. Cosby (6-1)
4. L.C. Bird (5-1)
5. James River (1-2)
6. Douglas Freeman (4-1)
7. J.R. Tucker (3-1)
8. Clover Hill (2-4)
9. Mills Godwin (3-2)
10. Lee-Davis (3-2)
CAPITAL DISTRICT
Lee-Davis comes in at No. 10 as the only ranked team from the district. The Confederates defeated Hanover in five games to claim ninth place at the Virginia Volleyball Showcase last weekend. They had victories against Hermitage and First Colonial. The Hawks should be right behind Lee-Davis in the standings as they drop off just a little from last season when they reached the Central Region quarterfinals. Atlee and Highland Springs should round out the rest of the top four in the district.
CENTRAL DISTRICT
Defending state champion Thomas Dale starts off ranked No. 1 in the Top 10. First-team all-state selection Bradley Johnston (S/OH) returns to the Knights for his senior year after posting 200 kills, 350 assists and 75 blocks last season. Seniors Alex Hoffman (OH/MB) and Ethan Cammer (L/DS) give the young team some experience. Juniors Zach Seymour (S/OH) and Matt Knickerbocker (MB/OH) will need to step up as key players and fill the voids left by player of the year Michael Blankenbecler and David Cole.
Austin Woods and Matoaca will most likely battle for second place in the district with Prince George and Colonial Heights.
COLONIAL DISTRICT
Second-ranked Deep Run brings back six starters from a team that went 21-3 and made it to the Central Region semifinals in 2007. The Wildcats have a ton of experience and won the showcase title over Cosby. Seniors Patrick Maloney (OH), Phil Slocum (S), John Grove (M) and first-team all-region Brian Fitzsimmons (L) lead the team that should contend for a region championship.
Second place in the district could be a serious competition between at least five teams. Nathan Manley and Douglas Freeman have started the season off great with a 4-1 record that includes a victory over Clover Hill in the showcase for fifth-place. J.R. Tucker has also shown promise while Will Sheranek and Mills Godwin should be competitive. Maggie Walker GS and Patrick Henry could surprise some teams.
DOMINION DISTRICT
In their second year as a program Cosby advanced all the way to the region semifinals last season before losing to eventual state champion Thomas Dale. The Titans should remain a force this year in possibly the toughest district. Gone is first-team all-region selection Austin Jones but Cosby still garners a No. 3 ranking. Seniors Grant Fields (MB/OPP) and Steven Higbie (MB) and junior Brent Zackon (S) led the team to the showcase finals where they lost to Deep Run.
No. 4 L.C. Bird was almost as impressive in the showcase finishing third with a victory over Frank Cox. Josh Smith, Travis Heath and Davey McKifflick have played well early for the Skyhawks. James River will rely on Taylor Anderson, Ryan Moore and Neal Warner to stay around the top of the rankings and Clover Hill will also contend.
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Posted on 01 September 2008 by redwan123.
Records as of Monday, Sept. 1
(All games Friday, 7:30 p.m. unless noted)
1. Hermitage (0-0): Next up: at Lee-Davis.
2. Highland Springs (0-0): Next up: vs. Woodbridge.
3. Meadowbrook (1-0): beat No. 8 L.C. Bird 26-13. Next up: vs. Midlothian.
4. Deep Run (0-0): Next up: vs. Atlee.
5. Varina (1-0): Next up: vs. Matoaca.
6. Hanover (0-0): Next up: at No. 7 Patrick Henry.
7. Patrick Henry (0-0): Next up: vs. No. 6 Hanover.
8. L.C. Bird (0-1): lost to No. 3 Meadowbrook 26-13. Next up: at No. 10 Thomas Dale.
9. Manchester (1-0): beat No. 10 Thomas Dale 32-31. Next up: at Huguenot (Sept. 12, 4:45 p.m.).
10. Thomas Dale (0-1): lost to No. 9 Manchester 32-31. Next up: vs. No. 8 Bird.
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