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High School Sports › Latest Scores Trojans’ trio nets all-district honors Jan 13, 2012 By Jim McConnell Placing even one player on the all-Dominion District boys volleyball squad is a tremendous accomplishment. The state’s most competitive boys volleyball district boasts seven state championship squads (and four runners-up) in the 15 years the sport has been officially sanctioned by the Virginia High School League. For one of the Dominion’s smallest student bodies to produce three first-team all-district selections in the same season was unlikely at best. But when the seven coach’s picks were announced after Cosby defeated James River in a five-game thriller to win the district tournament, there they were: three Midlothian players – senior outside… Continue » Skye’s the limit for Cavs’ Jefferson Jan 13, 2012 By Fred Jeter A newcomer from Florida has the name and the frame (not to mention bloodlines) to provide a boost to Clover Hill High girls hoops. The sky is the limit for aptly-named sophomore Skye Jefferson, oozing potential from the top of her head (6-foot-1 inches off floor) to the soles of her pink Nikes. Her family moved back to Chesterfield, from Tampa, Fla., this past August. “It was nice seeing her walk through the door … Skye has tremendous upside,” said Cavaliers’ coach Jim Wahrman of his precocious 15-year-old sophomore center. If Wahrman, in his 10th year at CH, was looking for a spark, he may have found a basketball equivalent… Continue »  Dec 08, 2011 By Fred Jeter Siblings Chris Rogers and Morgan Harris are looking forward to a merry Christmas and a “hoppy” New Year. The bouncy Manchester High juniors are the king and queen of spring in the Dominion District. Both wear the crowns of reigning District triple jump champs. As step brother and sister, they take turns prodding each other to hop, skip and jump further into the sandy pits. “I push Morgan; Morgan pushes me … we’re competitive in everything,” said Rogers. “Even video games,” quipped Harris, completing her brother’s thought for him, as if on cue. Veteran Manchester coach Gene Bowen, having groomed… Continue » Former Titans find new home at Benedictine Nov 23, 2011 By Fred Jeter Benedictine College Prep has a Richmond address but a Midlothian flavor. The Cadets’ basketball rotation features a trio from the Route 360 corridor: senior Jordan Burgess and the newly arrived “Nick’erbockers” – juniors Nick Coppola and Nick Gorski. The bouncy 6-foot-5 Burgess, rated among the state’s top 15 by VirginiaPreps.com, resides in the Manchester High district and is younger brother of VCU ace Bradford Burgess (played at Manchester and Benedictine). Coppola, a smooth 5-10 ball-handler, and 6-8 Gorski, a versatile forward, are high-profile transfers from Cosby. “They’re welcomed additions,” BC coach… Continue »  Nov 23, 2011 The Midlothian High girls volleyball team held its annual “Dig Pink” volleyball match against Monacan to increase breast cancer awareness and raise money for the VCU Massey Cancer Center. The Trojans claimed a 3-0 victory and raised more than $500 for the cause. Continue »Sideline Shots: Manchester vs. Midlothian Nov 16, 2011 Media General News Service Brandon Allen was 11 of 17 passing for 186 yards and three touchdowns, Jamal Winston carried the ball 12 times for 123 yards and two TDs, and Manchester (7-3, 7-1) beat Midlothian (5-5, 4-4) in a Dominion District game. Deshaun Amos had three receptions for 107 yards and two scores for the Lancers, and Javon Booth had 10 tackles and a sack. Madison Day carried the ball 19 times for 86 yards for the Trojans. He also recorded three tackles and an interception, and Omar Howard had eight tackles. Manchester Cosby takes state title for second consecutive year Nov 14, 2011 By Jim McConnell The tears started flowing long before the judges had tallied their final scores. Defending champion Cosby completed its performance at Saturday’s Group AAA state cheerleading championships, then retired to a corner of VCU’s Verizon Wireless Arena and waited for the last finalist to take the floor. Herndon High from northern Virginia was a serious contender, having finished second to Cosby by just two points at the 2010 state competition. The Hornets’ squad featured five boys, whose upper-body strength made for sturdier bases and other maneuvers; the Titans have just one boy, the indispensible Timm Ridgway. The looks of concern on the Titans’ faces… Continue » Sideline Shots: Manchester vs. James River Nov 07, 2011 Media General News Service Brandon Allen hit DeShau Amos with a 24-yard touchdown with 5 minutes left and the Lancers stopped the Rapids on the goal line to maintain a share of first place in the Dominion District. Mac Caples had 65 yards and a touchdown and blocked a punt with 1 minute left to give James River (3-6, 2-5) the ball at the Manchester 30. Bryce Hamilton connected with Nelson Harris for a 26-yard gain and the Rapids spiked the ball. On the next play Trey McMorris was stopped at the one and the clock ran out before James River could get another snap off. Jamal Winston ran for 85 yards and a touchdown for the Lancers (6-3, 6-1) and Jake Marten led the… Continue » Sideline Shots: Monacan vs. Midlothian Nov 07, 2011 Media General News Service Taylor Stout had 15 carries for 71 yards and a touchdown and Madison Day had 58 yards rushing for two touchdowns to lead the Trojans, who improved to 5-4, 3-4 in the Dominion District. Daniel Jackson had two rushing touchdowns and Kaash McElroy had six tackles, a fumble recovery and Omar Howard had five tackles and a fumble recovery for Midlothian. Ambers finished 5 for 13 for 107 yards… Continue » Caleb selected for U.S. Army All-American Bowl Nov 04, 2011 By Jim McConnell Clover Hill senior Joel Caleb, the top-ranked high school football recruit in Virginia, was officially selected to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl Friday afternoon during a ceremony in the school auditorium. Caleb will be one of 90 elite high school football players in the game, which will be played Jan. 7, 2012 in the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The annual East vs. West matchup will be televised nationally by NBC at 1 p.m. “I give a lot of credit to my coaches and teammates. They all played a big part in me getting here,” said Caleb, who acknowledged he was uncomfortable with all the attention. “I’m just a high school football player.” … Continue » |
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