John Marshall High School | Archive | March, 2008

Girls Winter Warriors

Posted on 23 March 2008 by redwan123.

Do we have enough basketballs for our all-DigitalSports girls basketball team?

We sure do. Led by player of the year Ruthanne Doherty of L.C. Bird, a very humble great player, she’ll make sure everyone stays in line and will set the tone with her defense.

Clogging the paint with her, wow! Deja Middleton of Meadowbrook, Cosby’s Jazmin Pitts and Atlee’s Richelle Price. It doesn’t get any better inside than that foursome.

Price will step out and shoot the 3-ball with her teammate Sydney Henderson, Henderson’s AAU mate and best friend Barbara Sitton of Bird and Mills Godwin’s Maggie Roy.

Meadowbrook PG Crystal Smith will have 20 assists per game with this lineup with many feeds to Deep Run’s Amy Turner, who just knows how to find the basket.

Our do-it-all will be freshman Ka’lia Johnson, who can play anywhere from point guard to center.

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Boys Winter Warriors

Posted on 23 March 2008 by redwan123.

The all-DigitalSports boys basketball team is chocked full of the top 10 players in the Central Region.

Whatever a coach needs on an elite team, we have it.

Let’s start with the perimeter, led by player of the year Harry Lee Daniel of Highland Springs.

He can fill it up at any point and provides the physicality to set our tone on defense.

Deep balls will rain from Highland Springs’ Harvey Mills, Cosby’s Ben Jessee, Bird’s Rico Ferguson, Deep Run’s Antone Exum and Petersburg’s Terneil Rhodes.

We’ll let JM’s Travis McKie shoot out there as well, he’ll be mad if we stick him inside all game.

We’re strong in the paint, too, with Petersburgs Cadarian Raines, L.C. Bird’s Travis Keels and Prince George’s Andre Williamson.

Click on the player’s name for more information, including video highlights and pictures!

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Top 25 Videos: March 10-16

Posted on 17 March 2008 by redwan123.

Below are the most played videos from last week (March 10-16) in the Central Region.

The clips are posted from one to 25.

John Marshall’s Travis McKie is all over the countdown with 11 total videos, including the top two.

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PS Advanced Clinics

Posted on 15 March 2008 by redwan123.

by Stephen M. Lewis
DigitalSports Richmond

Position Specifics put on double duty Saturday.

After a rainout of one of the advanced clinics last weekend, PS had two advanced clinics in one day going from 11 a.m. to about 5 p.m.

A six-hour epic worth every minute.

About 30 local student-athletes attended the first version going through defensive and offensive drills.

With the smaller number of attendees came even more individual attention and repetitions for each camper.

Matoaca’s B.J. Morton was a first-timer and loved every bit of it.

“Anytime you have somebody from the NFL helping you out it can’t be anything but good for you,” said Morton, as former NFL’er Kevin Lewis (Varina High defensive line coach) and current Seattle Seahawk Jonathan Lewis handled the linemen. “Plus the guys at Varina run a good program. I really appreciate what they’re doing for us.”

The usual counselor were out in PS founder Chad Blackstock, the aforementioned Lewis brothers and former Virginia Tech star Mike Crawford.

Former UR wide receiver Dan McNair was the newbie, helping out with the receivers and defensive backs like Thomas Dale’s David Williams, who lit up the first clinic and went to the elite camp with the region’s best and stood out there as well.

“I definitely learned a lot of things about DB,” Williams said, “and then we worked on some footwork drills for quarterback. It’s always good to get work in the offseason, especially on a Saturday morning.”

The elite clinic was filmed and DVDs will be created by Pixar and sent out to colleges to publicize our best.

Attendees are by invite only to the second clinic.

Both camps had special guests in University of Richmond players and NFL prospects Tim Hightower (RB) and Arman Shields (WR), who spoke to the campers.

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Girls Soccer Preseason Top 10/Previews

Posted on 14 March 2008 by redwan123.

PRESEASON TOP 10
1. Atlee
2. Mills Godwin
3. James River
4. Thomas Dale
5. Cosby
6. Deep Run
7. Midlothian
8. Lee-Davis
9. Maggie Walker GS
10. Clover Hill

Here’s a preview of the top teams in each
district.


CAPITAL
DISTRICT
ATLEE
2007 record: 9-1 Capital,
18-3
Coach: Bruce Lovelace
Key players: Jordan Roseboro, Jr., F; Kristin Lescalleet, Sr., F; Lindsey Booth, Jr., F
Outlook: The Raiders are loaded after taking a state tournament visit last season after upsetting Mills Godwin in the Central Region final. Roseboro and Lescalleet (University of Richmond) are bonafide Division I prospects. Booth is a potent scorer.

HANOVER
2007 record: 7-3
Capital, 11-5
Coach: Steve D’Adamo
Key
players: Kathleen Russell, Sr., M
Outlook: The Raiders and L-D Confederates seem to have too much for the Hawks to fly over for the top two spots. Hanover will have to hold off a hungry Henrico team. Russell is a first-team all-Central Region candidate.

HENRICO
2007 record: 4-6 Capital, 6-10-1
Coach: Jeremy Seward, fourth season, 20-31-1
Key
players: Allison Callahan, Sr., M; Mujinga Kapanga, Sr., F; Emily Zampetti, Sr., M; Latisha Ellerbe, Jr., D
Outlook: Click here for Henrico’s preview.

LEE-DAVIS
Coach: Brad Dalton, fifth season, 46-23-2
2007
record: 8-2 Capital, 12-7
Key players: Kimmy Cummings, Sr., F; Janie Evans, Jr., GK; Caitlin Kirkwood, Sr., M; Virginia Hendrick, Jr., M
Outlook: Click here for Lee-Davis’ preview.

CENTRAL
DISTRICT
COLONIAL HEIGHTS
2007 record: 12-2 Central, 14-4
Key player: Beth Ann Boyce, Sr., F; Julianne Sponsler, Jr.,
Outlook: The Colonials have potent scoring left. How well the defense performs and responses to new coaching will be big keys.


THOMAS DALE
2007 record: 13-1 Central, 17-3
Coach: John Kabler
Key players: Loren Favale, Sr., F; Carrie Jaeckle, Sr., M/F; Julie Robertson, Jr., F
Outlook: Field hockey success should translate to a district soccer crown as well. The Knights are loaded once again after falling in the Central Region semifinals last season.

COLONIAL DISTRICT
MAGGIE WALKER GS
2007
record: 4-2 Colonial, 9-8
Coach: Patty Glenn
Key
players: April Price, Sr., F
Outlook: Field hockey success should help the Green Dragons to the upper echelon of the Colonial.

MILLS GODWIN
2007 record: 6-0 Colonial, 16-3
Coach: Rob White
Key players: Lindsey Rowe, Sr., GK; Anne Lumpkin, Jr., M; Annemarie Cole, Sr., M; Andrea Keller, Sr., D
Outlook: The Eagles reached the state semifinals last season and have enough to make it back again. Rowe is the best keeper in the state and one of the top in the nation. The Eagles have a rematch with Atlee Tuesday.

DOMINION
DISTRICT
CLOVER HILL
2007 record: 11-3 Dominion, 14-5
Coach: Shawn Martin
Outlook: The Cavaliers have a heavy tradition but lost a boatload from last season, including Grace Cuenin and Jessica Varela.

COSBY
2007 record: 5-8-1 Dominion, 6-9-1
Coach: Anne Canipe, first season
Key players: Becca Wann, So., F; Joy Grove, Fr., F; Alicia Cruz, Sr., M; Morgan Thompson, Sr., D
Outlook: Click here for Cosby’s preview.

JAMES
RIVER
2007 record: 10-2 Dominion, 13-4
Coach: Sarah Snell, third season
Key players: Aubrie Ewell, Jr., F; Erin Liberator, Sr., F; Jenna Taylor, Jr., M; Hannah Schul, Sr., D
Outlook: Click here for James River’s preview.

MIDLOTHIAN
2007 record: 7-3-3 Dominion, 10-3-3
Coach: Cammie Ward, third season, 26-16-6
Key players: Erin Layne, So., M; Rachel Creamer, So., D; Haley Myer, So., M; Sam Tillar, Sr., D; Alicia Cella, Jr., GK
Outlook: The Trojans are loaded with nine starters returning, including several all-district performers like Layne, Creamer and Myer. Each are only sophomores. Tillar will try to provide leadership for a fairly young roster. But most of the players have been through a varsity season before, so a district crown in a tough district is not farfetched.

MONACAN
2007 record: 3-7-4 Dominion, 3-8-4
Coach: Anne Rieser, third season, 18-22-7
Key players: Hallie Rogers, Jr., M; Emily Finestone, Sr., D; Lindsey Hill, Sr., M; Amanda Paris, Jr., D; Laura Davis, Jr., D
Outlook: A strong defense and 10 returning starters puts Monacan squarely in the mix. In a tough district, the Chiefs could be a pleasant surprise. Look out.

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Boys Soccer Preseason Top 10/Previews

Posted on 14 March 2008 by redwan123.

PRESEASON TOP 10
1. Deep Run
2. Cosby
3. Thomas Dale
4. James River
5. Hanover
6. Midlothian
7. Clover Hill
8. Monacan
9. Colonial Heights
10. Mills Godwin

Here’s
a preview of the top teams in each district.


CAPITAL
DISTRICT
HANOVER
2007 record: 9-1 Capital, 18-4
Coach: Joe Broscious, third season, 36-16-5
Key players: Zach Glisson, Sr., F; Stephen Reichart, Jr., MF; Chris Giannasi, Jr., MF; Brad Seymour, Jr., D; Alex Moore, Jr., GK
Outlook: The defending Central Region champions lost nine starters but still have a good core group of players with strong chemistry. Glisson will lead the offensive attack while Seymour and keeper Moore anchor the defense.

HENRICO
2007 record: 5-5 Capital, 5-9
Coach: Scott Sherrill, ninth season
Key players: Dylan Norvell, Jr.
Outlook: Click here for the Henrico boys soccer preview

CENTRAL
DISTRICT
COLONIAL HEIGHTS
2007 record: 9-4-1 Central, 11-7-1
Coach: JP McNulty, second season, 11-7-1
Key players: Andrew Christy, Jr., Sweeper; Nathan Roberts, Sr., MB; Ryan Ponder, Sr., D; Ken Schweitzer, Sr., M/D; Justin Barnette, Jr., Striker; Joe Westfall, Sr.; GK
Outlook: Ponder (first team all-dsitrict) and second-team honorees Roberts and Shweitzer lead a group of seven returning starters. Experience, defense and team speed will be key to the Colonials’ success. The team defeated Mills Godwin 1-0 to start the season.

MEADOWBROOK
2007 record: 4-10 Central, 4-10
Coach: Beck and White
Key players: Edgar Perez, Sr., Sweeper; Melhai Breones, Jr., Striker; Johny Bustillo, So., Striker; Cesar ramirez, Fr., MF; Noe Quintanilla, Fr., Winger
Outlook:
The Monarchs had a tough season last year and may still experience growing pains this season.

THOMAS DALE
2007 record: 14-0 Central, 19-1
Coach: Mark Fowler, ninth season, 170-20-10
Key players: Will Bates, Jr., MF; Patrick Innes, Sr., MF; Patrick O’Connor, Sr., MF; Gage Robertson, Sr., MF; Bill Groben, So., GK; Daniel Comer
Outlook: Click here for the Thomas Dale soccer preview

COLONIAL DISTRICT
DEEP
RUN
2007 record: 4-3 Colonial, 13-7
Coach: Steve Chapman
Key players: Brandon Gary, Sr., D; Brian Ownby, Sr., F; Cameron Murray, Sr., GK; Jacob Summers, So., M/F
Outlook: The Wildcats come in as the team to beat led by three Divsion I-bound players in Gary, Ownby and Murray. Deep Run made it to the region semifinals last season before losing to Hanover. The team tied Midlothian to open the season and then beat Cosby 1-0.

DOMINION
DISTRICT
CLOVER HILL
2007 record: 11-2-1 Dominion, 13-3-1
Coach: Jon Gates, second season
Key players: Tyler Pegaroro, Sr., D; Justin Timpano, Sr., D; Connor McCarthy, Jr., MF; Travis Johnson, Jr., MF; Evan Massey, Sr., Gk
Outlook: The Cavaliers have a strong defensive group coming back in Pegaroro, Timpano, Clayton Ash and keeper Massey. Clover Hill is inexperienced in other spots of the field as only four starters are back. They will need to mature fast to compete in the Dominion.

COSBY
2007 record: 11-2-1 Dominion, 15-7-1
Coach: Mike Anderson, second season at Cosby, 23rd overall, 242 wins
Key players: Andrew Mahan, Sr., D; Colin Fitzpatrick, Sr., D; Kevin Anderson, Sr., MF; Ben Jessee, Sr., MF; Nick DeProspero, Jr., F; Bryan Hughes, Sr., F; Sean Stowe, Jr., GK
Outlook: Click here for the Cosby soccer preview

JAMES RIVER
2007
record: 12-2 Dominion, 15-3
Coach: Eric Schlueter, ninth season, 194-68-10
Key
players: Jack Baxter, Sr., F; Joe Baxter, Sr., MF; Chris Vonier, Sr., D; Nate Shiffman, So., MF; Sterling Grotos, Jr., D; Mitch Mori, Jr., F
Outlook: Click here for the James River soccer preview

MIDLOTHIAN
2007 record: 7-6
Dominion, 8-8
Coach: Ted Jones
Key players: Josh Rice, Jr., MF; Peter Lee, Jr., MF; Chris Hruneni, Sr., D
Outlook: Rice and Lee are two of the stronger players in the district and will be leaned upon to help the Trojans succeed this season.

MONACAN
2007 record: 8-6
Dominion, 8-7
Coach: Sean Hollingshead
Key players: Hunter Cheatham, Sr. MF; Zack Jones, Jr., MF; Jeremy Goff, Jr., D; Ramon Gomez, So., F; Jordan Clark, Sr., MF
Outlook: The Chiefs look to break through this season behind Virginia Tech-bound Cheatham.

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Baseball Preseason Top 10/Previews

Posted on 13 March 2008 by redwan123.

PRESEASON TOP 10
1. James River
2. Cosby
3. Patrick Henry
4. Hanover
5. Douglas Freeman
6. Dinwiddie
7. Deep Run
8. Mills Godwin
9. Matoaca
10. Henrico

Here’s a preview of the top teams in each
district.


CAPITAL
DISTRICT
ATLEE
2007 record: 8-4 Capital, 13-9
Coach: Will Hicks, first season
Key players: Chase Worthington, Sr., SS/P; Ryan Kontra, Sr., OF; Ryan Farrar, Jr., P/1B, Taylor Sandefur, Jr., P
Outlook: Worthington, Kontra and Farrar were all honorable mention all-region last season. The Raiders have strong pitching and defense that should keep them in games. Depth and experience at the varsity level may hurt them.

HANOVER
2007
record: 11-1 Capital, 14-9
Coach: Charlie Dragum
Key players: Jacob Mayers, Sr., P; Laine Denton
Outlook: The Hawks finished on top of the Capital District standings last year and will try to continue their success behind Mayers.

HENRICO
Coach: Ken Schrad, fourth season, 28-32
2007 record: 7-5 Capital, 13-9
Key players: Seth Cutler-Voltz, Sr., P/OF/3B; Adam Toombs, Sr., 2B/SS; Taylor Smith, Sr., 3B; Michael Mansfield, So., C/OF; Landon Prentiss, So., SS
Outlook: Click here for the Henrico baseball preview

LEE-DAVIS
Coach: Kenny Lewis
2007 record: 8-4 Capital, 12-8
Key players: Nick Frame, Jr., P; Jordan Walton, 1B
Outlook: Click here for the Lee-Davis baseball preview

CENTRAL
DISTRICT
DINWIDDIE
2007
record: 14-0 Central, 18-4
Coach: Shawn Wynn, second season, 18-4

Key players: Colton Warren, Sr., C; Justin Clay, Sr., SS/P/1B; Chad Jones, Jr., 3B; Taylor Perkins, Sr., CF/P; Chris King, So., 2B/SS/P; Alex Christopher, Sr., 1B/P

Outlook: Six starters return from an impressive season where the Generals went undefeated in district play. Perkins leads the way with a .466 batting average and an 8-1 record on the mound. Clay (.390, 5-2) and Christopher (.355, 4-0) will also provide offense and good pitching.

HOPEWELL
2007
record: 4-8 Central, 8-12

Coach: Ricky Irby, third season, 23-37

Key players: Ryan Bradshaw, Sr., P; Adam Capps, Sr., 3B/SS; Adam Wagner, Jr., 2B/SS; Chris Pisarek, Sr., C/P; Joey ***, Jr., OF/C

Outlook: The Blue Devils have all nine starters returning giving them experience all over the field. Bradshaw had a record of 4-2 and a 3.65 ERA last season. Capps (.460, 3 HRs, 18 RBI) is the best bat in the order.

MATOACA
2007 record: 8-6 Central,
12-9
Coach: Fred Stoots, sixth season, 64-45
Key players: Matt Gwaltney, Sr., INF/P; Matt Richardson, Sr., INF/P; David Palisano, Sr., OF; Austin Kilbourne, So., OF/P; Logan Walker, So., INF/P; Joey Andrews, Sr., INF/P

Outlook: Matoaca is inexperienced but got their season started off with a bang with an out of district victory over Cosby. Only two starters are back. Palisano, Kilbourne , Gwaltney and Walker will head the offense attack.

THOMAS DALE
2007 record: 9-5 Central,
11-12
Coach: Chris Marshall, second season, 11-12
Key players: Kevin Curd, Sr., SS; Ryan Carter, Jr., C; Michael Green, Jr., OF; Kirk Jennings, Sr., P/DH; Bill Cullen, So., P

Outlook: Cullen is the No. 1 starter but the team still needs a strong No. 2. Carter (.310, 3 HRs, 20 RBI), Green (.397, 15 SB, 13 RBI) and Curd (.362, 4 HRs, 21 RBI) look to build on last season.

COLONIAL DISTRICT
DEEP
RUN
2007 record: 12-1 Colonial, 25-4
Coach: Grant Odell
Key players: Brooks Martin, Sr., OF; R.C. Orlan, Jr., P; Marshall Halbeib, Sr., P
Outlook: The Wildcats have won the district title the past two seasons and were region and state runner-ups last year. Martin, Orlan and Halbeib will try to keep the team as one of the squads to beat in the district and region even with the loss of stars Deck McGuire and Brett Entz.

DOUGLAS FREEMAN
2007 record: 7-7 Colonial, 13-9
Coach: Ken Moore, 26th season
Key players: Will Hudgins, Sr., P/OF; Dustin Galbraith, Sr., P/INF; Stephen Oswald, Sr., LF; Ciaran Maguire, Sr., DH/OF
Outlook: The Rebels beat Deep Run 2-1 in nine innings to begin the season. Hudgins and Galbraith will need to perform on the mound and Oswald and Maguire will need to swing the bats well for the team to claim the district crown. Pitching and speed are the strengths of the team.

MILLS GODWIN
2007 record: 9-4 Colonial,
14-8
Coach: John Marano, 17th season, 183-54
Key players: Reed Gragnani, Jr., SS; Robbie Garrett, Sr., P; Kyle Gragnani, Sr., 1B; Travis Lane, Sr., CF; Ryan Ross, Sr., P; Nick Caporale, Sr., P/OF
Outlook: All five pitchers return including Ross, who was injured, and Caporale, a transfer from Deep Run. Garrett is the No. 1 pitcher while Reed and Kyle Gragnani will power the offense. Two sophomores and freshman will start but the team should be solid defensively.

PATRICK HENRY
2007 record: 10-4 Colonial,
17-7
Coach: Sam Hart, 13th season
Key players: Kyle Stanley, Jr., 1B/P; Derrick Brewer, Jr., P/OF; Taylor Seay, Jr., P/OF; Ryan Smith, Sr., SS
Outlook: Behind Seay, Brewer and Stanley the Patriots should have a strong pitching staff. Their infield play will be a strength but the team is inexperienced in the outfield. Smith (.400) is one of Patrick Henry’s better hitters.

DOMINION
DISTRICT
COSBY
2007 record: 12-3-1 Dominion, 17-5-1
Coach: Tim Lowery, second season at Cosby, 26th overall, 293 wins
Key players: Jake Lowery, Sr., C; Ronnie Shaban, Sr., SS/P; Tadd Bower, Sr., INF/P; Dustin Sollars, Sr., OF; Bradley Shaban, Jr., INF
Outlook: Click here for the Cosby baseball preview

JAMES RIVER
2007
record: 15-1 Dominion, 26-2
Coach: Pete Schumacher, second season, 26-2
Key
players: Robert Oldham, Sr., OF; Jack Cleary, Sr. C; Ian Harvey, Sr., OF; Austin Stadler, Sr., P/1B; Daniel Marrs, Sr., P/1B; Jake Mathews, Jr., P
Outlook: Click here for the James River baseball preview

MIDLOTHIAN
2007 record: 12-4 Dominion,
15-6
Coach: Scott Hueston, 4th season, 44-22-1
Key players: Ryan Mallory, Sr., 1B/P; Kevin Sias, Sr., C; Blaine Jones, Sr., SS; Ryan Barto, Jr., Util.; Chris Helbig, Jr., Util.; Nick Davis, Jr., Util.; Miles McQuag, Jr., Util
Outlook: Mallory and Sias will lend senior leadership to a team full of junior talent. The Trojans have a lot of offense but pitching may be a question. Finishing first or second in the district might be tough but the third spot is definitely a possibility. 

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Softball Preseason Top 10/Previews

Posted on 13 March 2008 by redwan123.

PRESEASON TOP 10
1. Lee-Davis
2. Cosby
3. Deep Run
4. Hanover
5. Prince George
6. Atlee
7. Patrick Henry
8. Thomas Dale
9. Mills Godwin
10. Midlothian

Here’s a preview of the top teams in each
district.


CAPITAL
DISTRICT
ATLEE
2007 record: 6-4 Capital, 11-9
Coach: John Earley, fifth season, 32-49
Key players: Jackie Jenkins, Jr., P/OF; Samantha Kandravi, Sr., P/OF; Krissy Leber, Sr., C/3B; Jessica Hart, Sr., 2B; Ryndee Ruch, Jr., 3B/CF
Outlook: This may be the best squad Earley has had in his five seasons with tremendous pitching depth. Kandravi and Jenkins are an awesome tandem. The defense is always solid. Ruch (.375) and Leber (.353) were consistent at the plate last season. If Earley can find some more clutch hitting throughout the order and gain some wins over togh competition early, look out.

HANOVER
2007
record: 10-0 Capital, 26-2
Coach: Chris Pace, fifth season, 89-17
Key players: Courtney Long, Sr., C/OF; Lisa Puryear, Sr., P/1B; Kelly Stadjuhar, Sr., RF; Amanda Woolard, Jr., CF; Brittany Sutherland, Sr., SS; Jessica Spiegler, Jr., 1B
Outlook: Two-time defending region champions have lost program building blocks in Lauren Brummell (UMBC), Julie Smith (JMU) and Jessie Atkinson (CNU). But a four-year starter remains in Long, who fittingly enough is headed to Longwood. Puryear is good in the circle and is backed up by arguably the top outfield in the area with Stajduhar, Woolard, Allison Worley and Tiffany Browning. Capital is ultra-tough, but Hanover has parts to three-peat.

LEE-DAVIS
Coach: Jackie Davis
2007 record: 8-2 Capital, 15-7
Key players: Casey Clarke, CF; Chelsea Mallory, C; Chelsea “Cheese” Mitchell, SS, Jr.; Melanie Hazlewood, P; Kelsie Hudson, P

Outlook: Great coach, great players and abundant experience equals high expectations for Confederate softball. Clarke is headed to Longwood with Hanover’s Long. Mallory and Mitchell will also be college bound. Pitching is excellent with Hazlewood and Hudson; opponents won’t know who to expect. Sky’s the limit for L-D.

CENTRAL
DISTRICT
COLONIAL HEIGHTS
2007
record: 4-8 Central, 8-12
Coaches: Toni and Chris Martin

Key players: Kari Toombs, Jr., SS; Danielle Searle, Sr., CF; Caitlin Underhill, So., P

Outlook: Eight starters return to the Colonials, including many consistent hitters like Toombs and Searle. The defense behind Underhill is solid and experienced. But CH lacks pitching depth. CH is capable of pulling a few upsets and sneaking near the top of the Central.

THOMAS DALE
2007
record: 11-3 Central, 14-6
Coach: Dennis Jones, third season, 25-13-1

Key players: Lauryn Nanny, Jr., LF; Alexa Tuck, Jr., 3B; Christy Barron, Sr., CF; Sarah Heretick, Sr., C

Outlook: The Knights had an impressive 2007 campaign and have seven starters back. Tuck, Nanny and Barron can swing the bat with the best of them. The key may be freshman pitcher Lacey Waldrop and her defense, as Kelliegh Woodlief graduated. Waldrop had 17 strikeouts in th season-opener.

DINWIDDIE
2007
record: 11-3 Central, 15-6
Coach: Sharon Cousins, sixth season, 57-41

Key players: Kellie Bridgeman, Jr., 1B; Ashley May, Sr., P; Dani Abbey, Sr., OF; McKenzie Witkins, So., OF

Outlook: Four starters are back, including Bridgeman, one of the top hitters in the district and region. She stroked .420 with 31 RBI in 2007. For the Generals to have as successful a season, other bats will have to wake up to support pitcher Ashley May.

MATOACA
2007
record: 7-7 Central, 8-10

Coach: Scott Driskill, fifth season, 23-47

Key players: Tori Benson, Sr., P; Amber Brockwell, Sr., OF; Allyssa Zebrowski, So., SS; Erin Chaney, Jr., 1B

Outlook: The Warriors have solid pitching and a good defense behind Benson. The youthful squad will have to produce more runs to finish third behind Prince George and Thomas Dale.

PRINCE GEORGE
2007 record: 13-1 Central,
17-5
Coach: Pat Waguespack
Key players: Caitlen Manning, Sr., SS; Lauren Vinson, So., P

Outlook: The Royals dominated the district last season and will look to do so again behind JMU-bound Manning. Vinson showed what she can do in the circle last season and should be even better.

COLONIAL DISTRICT
DEEP
RUN
2007 record: 8-4 Colonial, 15-7
Coach: Stu Brown, second season, 15-7
Key players: Taylor Blankenship, Sr., P; Kelly Penny, Sr. 1B; Claire Brooks, Sr., CF; K.J. Johnson, Sr., 2B; Tiffany Tate, Sr., 3B; Jena Baldaino, Jr., RF
Outlook: Seven starters return, including several seniors like Blankenship, the district’s best pitcher and a great hitter. Brooks smacked. 500 last season in limited action. The Wildcats have the making of a district champion.

MILLS GODWIN
2007 record: 9-3 Colonial,
14-8
Coach: Walter Pettus
Key players: Stacy Snellings, Sr.; Lenora Rainey,
Outlook: Terrific catcher Hannah Mills departed, but Pettus and his terrific staff always has a well-coached unit. That won’t change this season.

PATRICK HENRY
2007 record: 11-2 Colonial,
18-7
Coach: Matthew Crowder
Key players: Lindsey Tingler, Utility/P, Sr.; Maggie Hogue, Sr., Inf.
Outlook: Crowder and the Patriots got back into the region discussion the past two seasons, losing out to eventual champ Hanover in consecutive seasons. Their big gun Kami Nuckols has graduated, but good parts are left over.

DOMINION
DISTRICT
COSBY
2007 record: 10-4 Dominion, 15-7
Coach: Ray Jeter, second season, 15-7
Key players: Whitney Haller, Sr., P; Ashley Davenport, Sr., 1B; Brittany Burgess, Sr., RF; Megan Bell-Hill, So., 2B
Outlook: Eight starters are back, led by arguably the most dominant pitcher in the area in Haller. Coach Jeter is still looking for a consistent offense to go with his top pitching. If the bats stay awake we could have a new Dominion District champion.

JAMES RIVER
2007
record: 9-5 Dominion, 13-8
Coach: Rich Johann, second season, 13-8
Key
players: Lauren Trentham, Jr., SS; Katheryn Atkins, Jr., 1B; Lindsey Tuck, So., C; Emelie Duck, Sr., RF; Amanda Belcher, Sr., 2B
Outlook: Youthful but successful pitchers return in sophs Logan Carter and Whitney Catterton. Johann believes the offense has improved and defense can still stop people. Look for Rapid movement up the Dominion ladder.

MIDLOTHIAN
2007 record: 12-2 Dominion,
18-6
Coach: Denise Manuel, 19th season
Key players: Cay Manuel, Jr., SS; Rudy Edmunds, So., C; Mandii Rouse, Jr., 1B; Suzanne Spencer, So., 2B; Krista Townsend, Jr., P
Outlook: Big losses blew holes through Manuel’s roster as the best pitcher in the area, Brittany Blankenship (Wingate), is gone. Her backup, the multi-talented Sammy Dow, will not play this season to concentrate on track and field. Three starters are back, including Manuel’s daughter, Cay. How fast the youthful lineup will grow will determine Midlothian’s season.

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Girls Tennis Preseason Top 10/Previews

Posted on 12 March 2008 by redwan123.

PRESEASON TOP 10
1. Mills Godwin
2. Deep Run
3. Midlothian
4. James River
5. Hanover
6. Douglas Freeman
7. Colonial Heights
8. Atlee
9. Cosby
10. Prince George

Here’s a preview of the top teams in each district.


CAPITAL DISTRICT
ATLEE
2007 record: 7-1 Capital, 8-5
Coach: Duke Price
Outlook: Other Raiders will have to step forward with Sydney Emerson graduated.

HANOVER
2007 record: 8-1 Capital, 10-4
Outlook: The Hawks should be in the district discussion once again.

HENRICO
Coach: Olaniyi Lucas

2007 record: 4-6 Capital, 4-10
Outlook: Region qualifier and standout field hockey player Suzi Lindquist will look to duplicate or better her performance.

CENTRAL DISTRICT
COLONIAL HEIGHTS

2007 record: 14-0 Central, 17-1

Coach: Darius Uzzell
Outlook: The Colonials dominated the district in 2007. But they will have to reload after losing Brittany Uzzell and Nasim Moadab (Longwood).

PRINCE GEORGE

2007 record: 12-2 Central, 13-3
Outlook: Royals are always tough.

COLONIAL DISTRICT
DEEP RUN

2007 record: 6-0 Colonial, 16-1

Coach: Ty Levy, first season

Key players: Allie Shulman, Jr.; Logan Meyer, Jr.; Heather Paxton, Jr.; Sarah Jennings, Jr.; Eva Roffis, Sr.; Alexis Exum, Fr.

Outlook: The Wildcats lost a bunch, including James Madison freshman Kristin Nimitz. They still have enough to compete with district favorite Mills Godwin, as Shulman steps to the No. 1 spot.

DOUGLAS FREEMAN

2007 record: 4-2 Colonial, 8-6

Coach: Larry Parpart

Key players: Elena Rusu, So.

Outlook: Rusu, a transfer from Tucker, guarantees one point most afternoons, two if you include doubles.

MILLS GODWIN

2007 record: 5-1 Colonial, 19-1

Coach: Mark Seidenberg

Key players: Katie Blow, Sr.; Melissa Barkan, Sr.; Annie Larsen, Sr.; Nicole Parker, So.; Meg Kristofak; Cathleen Crouch

Outlook: The Eagles have a ninth straight region title in its crosshairs with many returnees. Blow is the best around and the favorite to take another individual region title.

DOMINION DISTRICT
COSBY

2007 record: 6-7 Dominion, 7-8

Coach: Courtney Lee, second season

Key players: Erin Hickey, Jr.; Kerry Evans, Sr.; Lauren Blackwell, Jr.; Christine Penterson, Jr.; Morgan Dowdy, So.; Bailey Jennings, So.; Fanny Lachapelle-Nilsson, Jr.

Outlook: Lee has all of her top performers returning and should push to the upper echelon of the Dominion.

JAMES RIVER
2007 record: 10-3 Dominion, 11-5

Coach: Nancy Hayes

Key player: Stella Petrova, Jr.; Sarah Stafford, Sr.; Liz Butler, Sr.

Outlook: Petrova leads a solid unit. We’ll see where the Rapids belong after a huge first match with Mills Godwin on Monday, March 17.

MIDLOTHIAN

2007 record: 13-0 Dominion, 16-2

Coach: Doug Garrett

Key players: Elyse Anderson, Sr.; Allison Abbott, Jr.

Outlook: Elizabeth Addison and Jennifer Abbott have graduated, but left the team in good hands with Anderson and Allison Abbott.

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JM’s Magic Runs Out

Posted on 11 March 2008 by redwan123.

by Stephen M. Lewis
DigitalSports Richmond

Defend, contest, rebound the carom and convert on the break.

That’s not an easy task, but Bethel completed it regularly in a 65-55 victory over John Marshall Tuesday afternoon to advance to the state Group AAA final.

They’ll face the T.C. Williams-Petersburg winner Friday night at 8:45.

The Bruins put on a defensive clinic in the first half at VCU’s Siegel Center, holding the high-scoring Justices to 18 first-half points, 25 through the third quarter.

Travis McKie had 15 of his 25 points at that point, but JM couldn’t get much else against Bethel’s physical lineup. McKie finished with 25 points and nine rebounds in a stellar outing.

“We’re just really pleased with our performance today,” Bethel coach Craig Brehon said. “These kids have overcome a lot. I think our defense set the tone tonight.”

Every time the Justices missed a shot or crashed the offensive glass with one too many, Bethel ran out on a 3-on-2 or 2-on-1 advantage, converting regularly.

It was sort of like Jayem’s performance against Petersburg in the Central Region final. The region champs couldn’t get the same performance Tuesday.

“We played a good club,” Justices coach Frank Threatts Jr. said. “They were very quick and physical. It looked like you could throw them in a room and give them some football pads and they’d do pretty good.”

Bethel (30-1) registered a 28-18 halftime lead behind balanced scoring and tough defense from Bill Weaver (22 points, nine rebounds).

His sticky play took JM star sophomore Maurice Johnson out of his comfort zone. Johnson finished with four points, all in the first quarter and well off of his postseason streak of high double figures.

“That’s a really hard task to keep a team under 20 points in one half,” Weaver said.

Between the end of the third and beginning of the fourth quarter, Bethel went on a 16-2 bulge capped by Jontel Evans‘ bucket with 6:05 to go.

He finished with 10 points. Mbai Goto Olivier put in four of his 19 points in the run.

“We knew that was going to be a big part of their game,” Brehon said of JM’s vaunted transition offense. “Our kids have responded to that all year. You can win championships when you defend like that.

“Those last six minutes they got some vision and hit some shots.”

Down 52-28 with 6:05 to go, JM went on a 20-6 run, ending on two Aaron Brockington 3-pointers and sustained by brilliant deep shooting, including two Randall Ward (10 points) treys.

It was 58-48 then, but JM would get no closer, slicing it to 10 once more before bowing out.

“We just dug a little hole for ourselves and we couldn’t get out,” Threatts said. “We made a run but it was too much for us.

“I’m so proud of them. We started our very raggedy. Tray [Brown‘s] passing really put us together.”

Bethel      17 11 14 23 – 65
J. Marshall 11  7   7 30 – 55
Bethel (30-1): Meredith 2, Evans 10, Lee 7, Olivier 19, Weaver 22, Jarvis 2, Bacote 0, Jeffries 0, Cooperwood 0, Walker 1, Stitt 0, Djim 2, Baroum 0. Totals: 28 8-15 65. 3-point goal: Lee.
John Marshall (26-3): Farrar 5, Johnson 4, Thornton 3, McKie 25, Lee 1, Ward 10, Brockington 7, Braxton 0. Totals: 16 17-20 55. 3-point goals: Ward 2, Brockington 2, McKie, Farrar.

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