Central Region | Archive | October, 2008

Johnson, Gordon pace Hermitage

Posted on 31 October 2008 by .

by Stephen M. Lewis
DigitalSports Richmond
slewis@digitalsports.com

At 1-2, Hermitage went into playoff mode.

In a ridiculously tough Division 6, the Panthers knew the Colonial District title was the only key to get to the playoffs.

Six straight wins later, including Friday night’s pivotal 14-7 victory
over Deep Run, has Hermitage sitting pretty with one contest remaining,
a visit from Patrick Henry.

“In Division 6 you have to win each game,” Hermitage coach Patrick Kane said referring to Hermitage’s playoff mode for the past six weeks. “So that’s nothing different.

“In Division 6 you have to win your district, so we take each game very seriously.”

Serious was Kane’s thought of quarterback Michael Johnson‘s ankle injury. At halftime, he didn’t know how much the senior could go.

He found out how much with the game knotted at 7 with 1:17 remaining.

After Deep Run, ranked second in the latest DigitalSports Top 10, missed a potential game-winning field goal, Johnson’s ankle looked better than new.

He ran 14 yards for a first down. No. 7 Hermitage hurried to the line and Johnson raced 50 yards up the gut as Antone Exum saved a TD – for just one play.

“He’s a fast, strong kid,” Deep Run coach Greg Kendall said of
Johnson, who ran for 125 yards on 18 totes. “He’s a very dynamic
player. He was hard to contain. We did a pretty good job most of the
night. I wish we had gotten him on that last one that got them down
there in field position.”

That’s when Johnson handed off to Easton Gordon (15 carries, 101
yards, two TDs). He bolted around the left end and beat Deep Run to the
pylon, shocking most of the capacity crowd, exciting the rest.

It was an unbelievable development in such a defensive battle.

One of the stars was Hermitage sophomore linebacker Curtis Grant.

The physical phenom racked up 22 tackles helping contain Deep Run’s potent trio of Exum (16 carries, 77 yards, TD), Jordan Love (13 carries, 49 yards) and Dallas Simmons (10 carries, 45 yards).

Hermitage’s running game was bottled up in a similar fashion in a
scoreless first half. Then Gordon busted a 30-yard TD run on
Hermitage’s first possession of the second half.

Stephen Reynolds‘ extra-point made it 7-0. Deep Run responded converting two fourth downs before Exum hit Parker Tuck for 16 yards on third down.

Then Exum scored from four yards out, setting up Cody Harless‘ tying extra point and Johnson and Gordon’s heroics.

Hermitage 0 0 7 7 – 14
Deep Run  0 0 0 7 –  7
H – Gordon 30 run (Reynolds kick)
DR – Exum 4 run (Harless kick)
H – Gordon 15 run (Reynolds kick)

RUSHING


Hermitage – Johnson 18 carries, 125 yards, Gordon 15-101; Deep Run – Exum 16-77, Love 13-49, Simmons 10-45

PASSING


Hermitage – Johnson 2 completions, 5 attempts, 1 interception, 19 yards; Deep Run – Exum 4-15-1-32; ChrCopeland 1-1-0-(2)

RECEIVING


Hermitage – Mandela Stephens 1 reception, 12 yards, Theron Norman 1-6; Deep Run – Tuck 2-23, Love 1-5, Copeland 1-4, Exum 1-(2)

Processing your request, Please wait....

Posted in Uncategorized0 Comments

Football scoreboard, 10/31

Posted on 31 October 2008 by .

Friday, October 31 Scores

No. 1 Varina 41, Henrico 0

No. 7 Hermitage 14, No. 2 Deep Run 7
* Easton Gordon’s 15-yard TD gave Hermitage a leg up in the Colonial. Story, videos on the way!.

No. 3 Meadowbrook 20, Matoaca 18
* Special teams hurt Matoaca’s upset bid.

No. 4 L.C. Bird 48, George Wythe 14
* Regular season done for Dominion District champs as the Skyhawks wait for Division 6 playoffs.

No. 5 Highland Springs 46, Huguenot 0
* Springers set for big visit to No. 1 Varina.

No. 6 Dinwiddie 55, Hopewell 28
* Generals have huge matchup with Meadowbrook next week.

No. 8 Clover Hill 30, Cosby 8
* Josh Bailey and the Cavaliers befuddles another defense.

No. 9 Monacan 37, James River 8

T-No. 10 Hanover 41, Lee-Davis 21

T-No. 10 Manchester 37, Midlothian 7

Atlee 14, Armstrong 12

Petersburg 47, Colonial Heights 14

Thomas Dale 38, Prince George 12

Patrick Henry 27, Mills Godwin 7

J.R. Tucker 59, Thomas Jefferson 13

Processing your request, Please wait....

Posted in Uncategorized0 Comments

SPARQ Basketball Combine

Posted on 31 October 2008 by .

There will be an official Nike SPARQ Basketball Combine Saturday, November 8 taking place at ACTS (Athletes Complete Training Source) in Midlothian beginning at noon.

Check out the attached flyer below for more information or contact former L.C. Bird assistant coach Ray Bolton at (804) 943-1364.

ACTS is located at 2240 Oak Lake Boulevard, Midlothian, VA 23112.

Processing your request, Please wait....

Posted in Uncategorized0 Comments

Mike Goad – Oct. 31

Posted on 31 October 2008 by .

– Mike Goad is a senior tight end/defensive end for the Matoaca Warriors’
varsity football team. He transferred from Thomas Dale this summer. Goad will
also play basketball this season and is a DigitalSports intern. His blog will
appear here consistently.

My senior homecoming was more than I could ask for. We came out of the gates and defeated Hopewell 42-16 for our third straight win, to put us back at .500 and 4-4 on the season.

The offense scored on our first drive with a great run from homecoming king Josh Edwards. Dustin Clark then connected yet again with wide out DeCarlos Smith twice to make it 21-3.

We then surprised them with an onside kick, got the ball back, and were then able to get another score, followed by another to make it 35-3 going into the locker room. Dustin hit me three times in the first half for 60 yards, and none of us really played much in the second half.

The defense was yet again stout. The front four probably played our best game of the season as we were able to get a lot of pressure on the quarterback, which made it hard for them to do really anything. I was able to get into the defensive rotation early in the first half, and was able to make a few plays along with fellow defensive linemen B.J. Morton, Jaimen Newman, Desmond Smith, and Landon Blizzard, who all played great games, and controlled the line of scrimmage the whole 48 minutes.

This Friday night (Oct. 31) we travel down Route 10 to play Meadowbrook. Simply put, this is our playoffs. This is a huge game for us, and a chance for us to upset a team that a lot of people see as better than us, and a chance for me to play against some old little league teammates such as Morgan Moses, Andre Coble, and Derek Tinsley (he was my center when I played little league quarterback).

Over the past few weeks we have really come together as a team, and if we play like we have been I feel like we can come away with a huge win. I am confident that my coaches will properly prepare us, and I am confident in myself, and my teammates to carry out the duties necessary to win this game. Should be fun.

Previous entries
– Oct. 23
– Oct. 14
– Sept. 7
– Sept. 3

Processing your request, Please wait....

Posted in Uncategorized0 Comments

Defensive POW – Oct. 31

Posted on 31 October 2008 by .

J.J. Saunders,
Highland Springs Springers


Age: 16      Year: Junior

Position: CB/RB

Performance: J.J. Saunders had two interceptions (and dropped two others on breakups) at cornerback in a 41-14 win over Lee-Davis. He also had 157 rushing yards and two touchdowns.

On week: “Just going out there and getting it done. On defense, keep my eyes out of the backfield. On offense, we have a great line. They opened the holes up for me. I had great blocks.”

On big plays: “It all starts with the QB [JaQuan Burchette]. Our new QB stepped up. Other big players like Clarence Hill, Melquan Weston. All of us clicked.”

Best attribute (RB): “My vision. Running fast.”

Best attribute (CB): “I really like hitting, but coverage wise, just playing the ball when its in the air. I like bumping receivers, playing man-to-man.”

What’s your favorite, RB or CB: “My heart is at cornerback, but when I as younger I played a lot of running back. That changed going into my 10th grade year. I fell in love with defense.”

Funniest teammate: “Delante Rowe. That’s my brother, everything he says is like I would say the same thing. It’s seems like we have a lot in common.”

Toughest opponent: Teammate Clarence Hill. Big receiver, physical just like me. Hard to get on press coverage.”

On coach Loren Johnson: “I really like coach Johnson. He’s different from coach [Scott] Burton, but in a way they are the same. We have a real cool relationship. Keep it real cool with each other.”

Most complete game?: “I can say that was my most complete game, but I don’t think it’s going to be my best one this season.”

One word to describe him as a football player: “Confident.”

– Stephen M. Lewis

Processing your request, Please wait....

Posted in Uncategorized0 Comments

District playoff sked/results, 10/31

Posted on 30 October 2008 by .

FIELD HOCKEY
Capital District
Tuesday, October 28, Semifinals
No. 1 Lee-Davis 2, No. 4 Henrico 0
No. 2 Atlee 1, No. 3 Hanover 0
Wednesday, October 29, Final
Lee-Davis 2, Atlee 1
* Time ran out as the Raiders shot on goal.

Central District
Tuesday, October 21
No. 1 Thomas Dale 2, No. 4 Matoaca 1
* Hannah Robbins’ goal with just under 7 minutes left gives the Knights the win.
No. 2 Prince George 2, No. 3 Hopewell 1 (OT)
* Jadyn Rhodes scored in OT to push the Royals to the final.
Wednesday, October 22
Thomas Dale 1, Prince George 0
* Julie Robertson registers a goal late to pace the Knights to yet another district tournament crown.

Colonial District
Tuesday, October 28, Quarterfinals
No. 4 D. Freeman 2, No. 5 Patrick Henry 0
No. 3 Deep Run 7, No. 6 Tucker 0
Wednesday, October 29, Semifinals
Deep Run 2, No. 2 Mills Godwin 1
No. 1 Maggie Walker GS 3, Freeman 1
Thursday, October 30, Final
Maggie Walker 1, Deep Run (OT)
* Deirdre Gill scores in OT to lead MWGS.

Dominion District
Monday, October 27, Quarterfinals
No. 4 Midlothian 3, No. 5 Clover Hill 2
No. 3 Bird 4, No. 6 Manchester 2
Tuesday, October 28, Semifinals
No. 1 James River 6, Midlothian 0
No. 2 Cosby 2, Bird 1
Wednesday, October 29, Final
James River 3, Cosby 0

BOYS VOLLEYBALL
Capital District
Tuesday, October 28, Semifinals
No. 1 Highland Springs 3, No. 4 Lee-Davis 1
No. 2 Atlee 3, No. 3 Hanover 1
Wednesday, October 29, Final
H. Springs 3, Atlee 2
* Addan Jones posted 43 assists to lead Highland Springs. MORE HERE!

Central District
Tuesday, October 28, Semifinals
No. 1 Thomas Dale 3, No. 4 Colonial Heights 0
No. 3 Matoaca 3, No. 2 Prince George 2
Thursday, October 30, Final
Dale 3, Matoaca 0

Colonial District
Tuesday, October 28, Quarters
No. 5 Mills Godwin 3, No. 4 Hermitage 1
No. 3 Maggie Walker 3, No. 2 Freeman 2
Wednesday, October 29, Semifinals
No. 1 Deep Run 3, Godwin 0
No. 2 Tucker 3, Maggie Walker 0
Thursday, October 30, Final
Deep Run 3, Tucker 0

Dominion District
Monday, October 27, Quarters
No. 3 Clover Hill 3, No. 6 Midlo 0
No. 5 Monacan 3, No. 4 Bird 1
Tuesday, October 28, Semis
No. 1 Cosby 3, No. 5 Monacan 1
No. 2 James River 3, No. 3 Clover Hill 0
Thursday, October 29, Final
Cosby 3, James River 2

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

Capital District
Tuesday, October 28, Semifinals

No. 1 Hanover 3, No. 4 Lee-Davis 0
No. 2 Atlee 3, No. 3 Varina 0
Wednesday, October 29, Final
Hanover 3, Atlee 0
* Kristin Carpenter put in a ridiculous 10 aces to lead the way. MORE HERE!

Central District
Tuesday, October 28, Semifinals
No. 1 Thomas Dale 3, No. 4 Meadowbrook 0
No. 2 Colonial Heights 3, No. 3 Prince George 0
Thursday, October 30, Final
Dale 3, Colonial Heights 2

Colonial District
Tuesday, October 28, Quarters
No. 4 Hermitage 3, No. 5 Tucker 1
No. 3 Freeman 3, No. 6 MWGS 0
Wednesday, October 29, Semifinals
No. 1 Deep Run 3, Hermitage 0
No. 2 Godwin 3, Freeman 0
Thursday, October 30, Final
Godwin 3, Deep Run 2
* Maggie Murphy had 29 digs to lead Godwin over Deep Run 17-15 in game five.

Dominion District
Monday, October 27, Quarters
No. 4 Midlothian 3, No. 5 Monacan 0
No. 3 Manchester 3, No. 6 Clover Hill 0
Tuesday, October 28, Semifinals
No. 1 James River 3, Midlo 1
* Highlights here!
No. 2 Cosby 3, No. 3 Manchester 1
* Highlights here!
Thursday, October 29, Final
James River 3, Cosby 0

Processing your request, Please wait....

Posted in Uncategorized0 Comments

HS takes Capital in five

Posted on 30 October 2008 by .

by Stephen M. Lewis
DigitalSports Richmond
slewis@digitalsports.com

Highland Springs wasn’t seen as one the biggest threats on the northside of the James River this season.

They are now. The Springers punctuated a regular-season crown with a tournament one, winning the Capital District in a thrilling five-game match over Atlee Wednesday night at Lee-Davis.

The powerful hitting Quentin Moore led Highland Springs with 22 killls, nine digs and four blocks before accepting the district player of the year trophy.

He received many nifty feeds from Addan Jones, the Springers’ terrific setter who delivered 43 assists. Adam Crigger added 12 digs, 11 kills and four blocks on the other side of Moore, as Highland Springs has given Atlee two of its three losses this season.

Atlee       17 27 21 27 10
H. Springs 25 25 25 25 15
Records: Atlee (18-3); Highland Springs (20-2)

Processing your request, Please wait....

Posted in Uncategorized0 Comments

Hanover takes Capital

Posted on 29 October 2008 by .

by Stephen M. Lewis
DigitalSports Richmond
slewis@digitalsports.com

Kristin Carpenter‘s been floating serves in all season. The Penn State-bound star got word from her future team – let’s work on that jump serve.

Too bad for Atlee, Carpenter unveiled it to the fullest Wednesday night, putting in 10 aces to lead Hanover to the Capital District tournament title 3-0 over Atlee at Lee-Davis.

Carpenter also threw in 18 powerful kills and seven digs in a complete effort.

Katie Hudencial (29 assists, eight digs, two aces, two blocks), Kimberly Browning (six kills, six blocks) and Taylour Hopkins (seven kills, six digs, two blocks) were another trio of seniors that claimed yet another district crown.

The Hawks will host Prince George Monday in the first round of the Central Region tournament, while the Raiders will travel to Central District champion Thomas Dale.

The Raiders were led by terrific freshman Meg Bowers (eight digs, five kills) and Rachael Winfrey (six kills, five digs, two aces).

Atlee     16 15 21
Hanover 25 25 25
Records: Atlee (16-5); Hanover (20-2)

Processing your request, Please wait....

Posted in Uncategorized0 Comments

Girls VBall POW – Oct. 28

Posted on 28 October 2008 by .

Gretchen Wilson, Midlothian Trojans

Year: Senior        Age: 17

Position: OH       Ht: 5-9

Performance: Wilson posted 13 kills, 2 aces, 1 block and 6 digs in an upset of Atlee. Against Clover Hill she had 9 kills, 2 aces, and 5 digs, and added 8 kills, 3 aces, and 13 digs in a victory over Monacan.

On week: “It was our team, we worked really well together and and it seems like that last part of our season we really pulled it together and started upping our game a little bit and started playing to our potential.”

College plans: “I’m planning on playing in college, but I’m not sure exactly where. I’m waiting to see what happens in club season. I  want to major in environmental sciences. I’m basically just seeing what’s offered. I’d be wiling to play D-I, but it just depends on the school and their academics and stuff.”

On coach Mary Allen: “She’s a very good coach. She tends to listen to us and she’s really good with us.”

Toughest opponent: “I think our toughest opponent is probably Cosby. It’s something about them that we never play to our fullest even though we have plenty of chances to beat them.”

Difference in beginning and end of season: “I think the beginning of the season everyone was expecting us to be good and I think it was pressure and we kind of folded under the pressure. I think now we’ve relaxed and focused more on playing volleyball. I think we’ve come together since then.”

Invite any three people to dinner: “Misty May, I think that would be kind of cool. She’s a great volleyball player. I’d probably like to meet Abraham Lincoln. I think meeting Brad Paisley would be cool.”

Funniest teammate: “It would have to be Taylor Riley. She has got the most personality than anyone that I’ve ever met. She’s crazy. She keeps the whole team pumped up.”

Favorite sports memory: “It’s probably recently, when we played James River last time and took them to five games on our senior night. I think that was the first night that everything started to come together. We played absolutely amazing.”

What makes her standout: “Probably my ability to accept not trying my hardest. I always go for every ball. I don’t accept not succeeding. I just push myself.”

Favorite subject: “Science.” Wilson holds a 3.8 GPA.

Other sports: “No. Volleyball takes up all of my time. If I played any more sports I would probably have to quit school.”

One thing you wouldn’t know: “Well, I really like photography. I’m really quiet but I tend to be really talkative around people that I know.”

– Stephen M. Lewis

Processing your request, Please wait....

Posted in Uncategorized0 Comments

Manchester vs. Cosby, 10/28

Posted on 28 October 2008 by .

Cosby, behind Mallory Carter, moves on to the Dominion District final after topping Manchester Tuesday night.

It also gives the Titans the all-important Central Region bid as a No. 2 seed as Cosby will face two-time defending state champ Deep Run in the first round.

Carter registered the 1,000th **** of her career as she inches closer to taking over second place in VHSL history.

Many of those kills have come from Abbie Holt, who delivered 41 assists on the evening.

Click the photo and video tabs above for more!

Processing your request, Please wait....

Posted in Uncategorized0 Comments

Older Entries »

Alerts