High School Sports for Charlottesville Daily Progress

Slideshow: High School BREAKTHROUGH

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:56:00 EDT

10 high school athletes who are set to rule the gyms, trails and fields this fall.

PREPS PLUS: Breakthrough Athlete Edition

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:07:00 EDT

Wondering which players are set to rule the gyms, courses, and fields this fall?

ALL-CVA GIRLS SOCCER PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Emily Perrin, Charlottesville

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:50:00 EDT

Look up just about any state record by a VHSL girls soccer player and most likely that mark will be owned by the same person: Emily Perrin.

ALL-CVA GIRLS SOCCER COACH OF THE YEAR: Pat Campbell, Covenant

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:48:00 EDT

With Campbell taking the reins as a first-year coach, taking over a team that had just one senior, it’s safe to say that not many expected Covenant to make it back to the semifinals — much less win the tournament outright.

Orange County grapplers hope to recapture lost tradition

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:31:00 EDT

The longtime youth wrestling coach and current Vice President of Sports Operations for the Orange County Boosters Club wants wrestling in Orange to regain what he believes is a lost tradition. With this in mind, he coordinated last week’s technique camp at Orange County High.

Orange absorbs first loss

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:37:00 EDT

The Richmond squad made the most of four Orange errors, six walks, and three hit batsmen by scoring 13 runs in a three-inning stretch and winning by the slaughter rule, 15-3.

Orange off to good start in state tournament

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 22:32:01 EDT

Instead, Brown delivered the game-winning hit in the top of the ninth when he hit a home run to left field that barely sailed over the fence, as Orange managed to slip past Annandale 13-12. The win put Post 156 into the winner’s bracket of the state tournament.

Warriors, Moyers start off strong

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 22:30:00 EDT

In Gordonsville, Western Albemarle used a balanced effort to hold off Mikey Moyers and William Monroe in the Jefferson District Golf mini-match at Spring Creek Golf Club.

Everybody’s undefeated

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 22:20:00 EDT

High school football practices got underway this week and area coaches are excited about the season’s prospects. Among them is first-year Charlottesville High coach Chris Fraser, who took over the program from longtime coach Garwin DeBerry.

McGrane takes the reins at St. Anne’s-Belfield

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:29:00 EDT

McGrane, now the newly-appointed baseball coach at St. Anne’s-Belfield, will never forget how life’s doors were opened for him. During his tenure at STAB as an assistant coach under longtime coach Alan Swanson, it became imperative that the coaches reached out to programs nationwide.

ALL-CVA SOFTBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Danielle Dike, Fluvanna County

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 22:46:00 EDT

In her last at-bat as a member of the Fluvanna County softball team, Danielle Dike demonstrated what being a team player is all about. Trailing eventual Group AA champion Broad Run by seven runs, Flying Flucos coach Nick Ward gave Dike instructions about what to do if she saw a pitch inside.

ALL-CVA SOFTBALL COACH OF THE YEAR: John Henry Ryder, Orange County

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 22:45:00 EDT

The Hornets finished 19-5, falling to Loudoun County in the region quarterfinals, but the team made an impression on Ryder, the 2008 All-Central Virginia softball coach of the year.

Full speed ahead

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:41:00 EDT

Life as a teenager is probably hard enough without having to worry about your blood sugar levels. But Albemarle goalkeeper Gus Cramer and Western Albemarle pole vaulter Tyler Lewandowski aren’t that lucky.

Downey comes home

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:38:00 EDT

Despite working as a principal in North Carolina for the past two years, Lee Downey was never out of touch with Louisa County, especially when it came to sports.

Albemarle Post 74 tops King George

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:32:00 EDT

Albemarle and King George play tonight at Albemarle High for first place in District 12.

All CVA: Haws piloted Warriors to Region II title

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:34:00 EDT

This year Haws led a group of talented young players to a 15-3 record. In doing so, Western won both the Region II and Jefferson District Championships before falling in a 10-9 overtime loss to Loudon Valley in the quarterfinals of the VHSL state tournament.

All CVA: Moss helped lead Patriots to state semifinals

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:29:00 EDT

In her senior year at Albemarle, Moss scored 76 goals, assisted on 38 others and led her team to the semifinals of the VHSL State Tournament.

STAB coach Swanson heads to New York

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:00:00 EDT

Long before the Saints embarked on what equated into a 16-win campaign this season that stretched into the state semifinals, Swanson had told school officials that he would not be returning for the upcoming academic year.

Breslin’s Eagles peaked at just the right time

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:19:00 EDT

“We just weren’t playing very well,” Dave Breslin said. “But I told the kids that they had the next 24 minutes to do something special.”

All-CVA: STAB’s Thomasson helped lead Saints to title

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:15:00 EDT

“He hardly ever talks anymore, but he’d always know how many goals I’d scored and he’d say ‘Four goals?’ or ‘Seven goals?’ and give me a big high-five,” Jack Thomasson said.

Albemarle Post 74 cruises to win

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:33:00 EDT

In Spotsylvania, Tyler Marshall and Sean Sweeney combined for a two-hit shutout as Albemarle Post 74 defeated Courtland Post 55 12-0 on Friday night.

Albemarle Post 74 wins in extra innings

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:31:01 EDT

In the tenth inning, trailing by one run, the Albemarle offense rallied once more, and after Ryan Hughes drove in the tying run, Patrick Collins drove in Daniel Haugh to win the game, 5-4.

Monroe’s Moyers is state’s best junior

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:20:00 EDT

While the pressure may have nagged him, Moyers was able to overcome it, defeating Jack Wilkes 2-up at Birdwood Golf Course to become the first-ever repeat champion.

Moyers stays alive at Birdwood

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:21:00 EDT

After two days of stroke play qualifying, the VSGA kicked off its Junior Match Play Championship on Thursday.

NOTEBOOK: Fanning reaches 5000-meter final in Oregon

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:17:00 EDT

Tasmin Fanning, a former standout at Western Albemarle High School, advanced to today’s finals in the 5,000-meter run in the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials.

All-Central Virginia Baseball teams announced

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:55:00 EDT

The 2008 All-Central Virginia Baseball team has been announced.

All-CVa: Bickers, Patriots a perfect fit

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:37:00 EDT

It was a serendipitous twist of fate that brought the 2008 All-Central Virginia baseball coach of the year together with his overachieving Albemarle team. And while the Patriots’ season ended on their bus rather than on the diamond, the foundation is set for a return trip to the state tournament.

All CVa: It’s a Long way to the top of CVa

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:32:00 EDT

The countless hours of practice paid off — Kyle Long was named the 2008 Central Virginia baseball player of the year after dominating in two-way fashion.

Texas Tech-bound Fleming earns first-team All-State honors

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:24:00 EDT

Kenny Fleming didn’t begin his baseball career like a seasoned veteran. He started off like any other rookie — nearly clueless.

Western claims AA Cup

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:29:00 EDT

When the dust settled, Western Albemarle came out on top, winning the Virginia High School League’s Wachovia Cup for Group AA schools, an award that combines points earned from appearances and finishes in various VHSL sponsored state tournaments. The VHSL announced the final cup standings Tuesday.

PREPS PLUS: Western Albemarle wins Wachovia Cup title

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:13:01 EDT

Western Albemarle High won the VHSL’s cross-discipline competition Tuesday.

PREP NOTES: Mountjoy to take over MHS girls basketball

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:26:01 EDT

Monticello has settled on a replacement for departed girls basketball coach Melvin Ely — and athletic director Fitzgerald Barnes didn’t have to look far.

Warriors go back-to-back

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 23:42:00 EDT

The sophomore managed a win and set the table for Western’s powerful doubles group, where Preve and freshman Teddy Nelson teamed for a 6-1, 6-1 victory at No. 3 doubles that clinched Western’s second straight state title with a 5-2 victory.

Western players hit their stride

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 23:41:00 EDT

Western Albemarle’s win in the VHSL state finals was a fantastic finish to a dominating season, but the state final match also provided a chance for redemption for the Warriors’ Jamie Thomas, Ben Fitts and Joey Manilla.

Warriors drop doubles but advance to team final

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:06:00 EDT

Gabe Kosowitz battled through footwork problems to pick up a three-set victory at No. 2 singles, clinching a 5-0 victory for the Warriors in the Group AA boys tennis team semifinals over Harrisonburg. Western will face Salem this morning at 9 a.m. the finals with the chance to win its second straight state title.

Warriors’ Manilla falls in Group AA singles semis

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:05:00 EDT

Unfortunately for Western Albemarle’s Joey Manilla, that was not the case — he lost in the state semifinals to Region I champion Elliott Mee of Jamestown in three sets, 6-7 (7-9), 6-2, 6-2, but Artis saw the heart of a champion.

Chargers handle Patriots in semis

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 23:58:00 EDT

Shutting Brittany Griel down proved tougher than anyone imagined as the Chantilly star scored six times to lead her team past the Patriots, 11-9.

More prep weather woes

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 23:57:00 EDT

It appears that Albemarle’s baseball team isn’t the only squad that came out on the short end of Mother Nature’s stick. Charlottesville’s girls soccer team’s state quarterfinal battle with Courtland was called a 1-0 Courtland victory after a thunderstorm delay of nearly three hours. There were 38 minutes left on the clock when the game was delayed, but those 38 minutes won’t ever be played.

Preps Plus: Manilla falls in third set

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:56:00 EDT

Joey Manilla fell in the first round of the VHSL boys tennis state semifinals.

Albemarle protest denied by VHSL

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:19:01 EDT

On Tuesday, Albemarle’s baseball team drove away from its Virginia High School League state tournament quarterfinal down 5-4 in the middle of the fifth inning to defending Group AAA champion James River. The Patriots left with the assurance they’d be back Wednesday for a chance to rally and extend their season.

Black Knights fall in Group AA quarterfinals

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:15:00 EDT

Charlottesville’s girls soccer season came to a halt Wednesday night by way of a series of severe thunderstorms that swept across the state.

Preps Plus: Albemarle’s formal appeal for baseball team denied by VHSL

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:06:00 EDT

Albemarle High filed a formal appeal at 10:30 a.m. today on behalf of the baseball team, but the VHSL has ruled that the Patriots’ 5-4 loss to James River Tuesday night will stand as ruled.

Louisa hires new AD

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EDT

Lee Downey is Louisa County’s new athletic director.

Lights out for Patriots

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:30:00 EDT

In spite of the discussion, the VHSL ultimately decided to call the game after just four and a half innings of play, but not until both teams were well on their way home.

Western comes up short

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:27:01 EDT

The Warriors simply couldn’t find an answer for Chantilly’s defensive slide as the Chargers knocked Western out of the VHSL state tournament with a 10-5 semifinal victory at Westfield High Tuesday night.

Oakton powers past Albemarle

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:22:00 EDT

The Cougars exploded for an eight-goal run through the third frame to take control and romp to a 14-3 victory to advance to the state championship game.

WinS honors area athletes

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:37:00 EDT

Athletes from Albemarle, Charlottesville, Monticello, Western Albemarle, Covenant, and St. Anne’s-Belfield were all recognized for the 2007-2008 season in sports.

GIRLS LACROSSE: Vikings trip up Warriors

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:59:00 EDT

The Western Albemarle girls’ lacrosse team hosted Loudoun Valley in the VHSL quarterfinals on Saturday, and after falling behind early, battled back and came within inches of a hard-fought victory.
The Vikings prevailed in overtime, 9-8, ending the Warriors’ season.

PREP TRACK: Western takes state title

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:57:00 EDT

In Harrisonburg, the Western Albemarle boys track team captured the Group AA track and field crown — in an unconventional way.

WAHS steamrolls Forest Park

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:55:00 EDT

The Warriors used a well-balanced attack to break to an early lead and the defense did the rest as they rolled to a 14-2 victory over Forest Park to earn a spot in the state semifinals next week.

Cramer sparks Pats past Atoms

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:53:00 EDT

Gus Cramer, who was recently named the Commonwealth District player of the year, posted 15 saves on the Atoms’ 19 shots on goal. In the process, Albemarle gutted out a 9-4 victory and a state semifinal berth against a hard-nosed Annandale squad. The Patriots will take on the winner of the Broad Run/Oakton contest Tuesday.

Patriots roll to state semifinals

Sat, 31 May 2008 00:50:00 EDT

Margaret Moss and the rest of the Albemarle girls lacrosse team know a little about the laws of nature — mainly that one thing leads to another.

PREP ROUNDUP: Patriots fall to Forge

Sat, 31 May 2008 00:49:00 EDT

In Stafford, Albemarle let a two-run lead slip away, and with it the Northwest Region championship, as Colonial Forge scored four runs in the sixth to take the title, 13-12.

Warriors take up new fight with Run for Autism

Thu, 29 May 2008 23:31:00 EDT

Western Albemarle’s girls lacrosse team has tried to increase participation in the Run for Autism 5K by issuing the Golden Stick Challenge to other local high school teams.

Patriots clinch Group AAA berth

Thu, 29 May 2008 00:05:00 EDT

Albemarle coach Carroll Bickers claimed before Wednesday’s game against Potomac that the Patriots were going to stick pitcher Jason White on the mound and “battle.”

Louisa falls in semis

Thu, 29 May 2008 00:02:00 EDT

All it took was one bad inning. And unfortunately for Louisa County, it came in its biggest game of the year.

Western, Monticello standouts bow out

Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

In the last day of Region II competition at the Boar’s Head Inn Sports Club on Wednesday, athletes from two powerful area tennis programs concluded their respective seasons.

Warriors’ Manilla wins region titles

Wed, 28 May 2008 23:59:00 EDT

In Sterling, Western Albemarle sophomore Joey Manilla made sure his team would get the most out of a trip to southwest Virginia next week.

Patience pays off for Coles

Wed, 28 May 2008 00:20:00 EDT

For two years, Albemarle left fielder Vince Coles waited and developed on the Patriots’ junior varsity team. That time allowed Coles to settle into high school while learning the ropes from older players.

Bayliss, Wagner continue winning

Wed, 28 May 2008 00:13:00 EDT

The Region II individual girls tennis tournament got underway on Tuesday, and Western Albemarle’s Shannon Bayliss and the Monticello doubles team of Amanda Wagner and Lizzie Gaffney moved on to continue play in today’s final round.

VHSL recognizes UVa alum Jones

Wed, 28 May 2008 00:12:00 EDT

Thomas Jones, Roger Bergey and Ralph Law headline the list of 11 inductees into the Virginia High School Hall of Fame’s Class of 2008.

Louisa Co. knocks off James Wood

Tue, 27 May 2008 00:43:00 EDT

Tyler Brookman helped lift the Lions to a 5-0 victory over James Wood in the Region II quarterfinals.

Black Knights advance to semis

Tue, 27 May 2008 00:41:00 EDT

Charlottesville wasted no time asserting itself in the Region II girls soccer quarterfinals on Monday night. A quick goal shifted the pressure to the other end of the field, and the Black Knights’ defense made the early lead stand in a 2-0 victory over visiting Briar Woods.

PREP ROUNDUP: Patriots dispatch Comets

Tue, 27 May 2008 00:36:00 EDT

Albemarle got at least one hit from everyone in the lineup and rallied from a five-run deficit in the final inning to knock off Halifax 12-10 and move on to the Northwest Region semifinals on Wednesday.

Western boys win Region II crown

Sat, 24 May 2008 22:38:00 EDT

Western Albemarle’s core of seniors got them to the Region II final, but the Warriors’ underclassmen put them over the top.

Albemarle takes battle of Patriots

Fri, 23 May 2008 23:54:00 EDT

At the conclusion of every national anthem at an Albemarle lacrosse game, just after you hear ‘Home of the…’ the players shout ‘Patriots!’ On Friday night, they faced Patrick Henry’s Patriots for the right to play for the Northwest Region title and proved why they roar at opposing teams to let them know whose house it is.

AHS boys win region crown

Fri, 23 May 2008 23:52:00 EDT

Jordan Hill won two events, placed in two others and ran the anchor leg of Albemarle’s winning 4x400-meter relay team as the Patriots claimed the Northwest Region boys track title at UVa’s Lannigan Field on Friday.

Warriors try to add to tradition

Fri, 23 May 2008 23:47:00 EDT

The Western Albemarle boys tennis team is confident, and with good reason. The Warriors coasted through the Jefferson District and carry an unbeaten record (19-0) into the Region II finals, which will be held today at Western Albemarle.

Hornets soar to championship

Fri, 23 May 2008 00:37:00 EDT

Orange County’s Cody Fincham was just waiting, hoping the ball would somehow pop out of the scrum.

Albemarle girls advance to region championship

Fri, 23 May 2008 00:31:00 EDT

In Woodbridge, Margaret Moss scored six goals as the Albemarle girls lacrosse team defeated Forest Park 18-6 in the Northwest Region semifinals on Thursday.

CHS repeats as champs

Fri, 23 May 2008 00:31:00 EDT

Giving a halftime speech is a fine art. Getting your team to respond is an entirely different matter altogether.

Lions rally for title

Fri, 23 May 2008 00:29:00 EDT

Just over a week ago, Fluvanna County’s baseball team beat Louisa County, handing the Lions their first loss in Jefferson District play.

Albemarle trumps Battlefield

Thu, 22 May 2008 01:26:00 EDT

After a two-week layoff, Albemarle’s girls’ lacrosse team used a quick start and leadership from its seniors to roll past visiting Battlefield in the Northwest Region quarterfinals, 19-4.

Patriots shut down Jackets

Thu, 22 May 2008 01:23:00 EDT

“We started to really be conscious of how far out we were extending,” said Albemarle coach Pat McAdams. “We really protected the front of the goal and made some real timely slides.”

GIRLS LACROSSE: Western takes region title

Thu, 22 May 2008 01:07:01 EDT

Western Albemarle’s girls lacrosse team faced its toughest test thus far in the postseason against Broad Run — and passed with flying colors.

PREP ROUNDUP: MHS wins region quarterfinal

Thu, 22 May 2008 01:05:00 EDT

For the last three years the Monticello boys tennis team has fallen in the quarterfinals Region B tournament 5-4.

PREP NOTES: Flucos go down fighting

Thu, 22 May 2008 01:01:00 EDT

Western Albemarle and Fluvanna County’s boys soccer teams battled Tuesday night in a match that did justice to the fact that each team’s season was on the line.

Warriors sneak into JD final

Wed, 21 May 2008 00:47:00 EDT

Western Albemarle’s Aaron Myers was exhausted, but with two minutes left in a fourth overtime, the sophomore mustered one more run, flying towards Fluvanna County’s goal.

Lions shake off early troubles

Wed, 21 May 2008 00:41:00 EDT

If Louisa County was fazed by its first inning, no one showed it. The Lions shook off a rocky start, got some timely hits and rode the arm of Gunnar Carroll to a Jefferson District semifinal win over Orange County Tuesday night.

Madison County falls in Bull Run semifinals

Wed, 21 May 2008 00:40:00 EDT

Madison County swept George Mason in two regular-season meetings on the diamond. The Mustangs got revenge Tuesday night. Mason combined 15 strikeouts from ace pitcher Mike Straub and timely hitting from the top half of the lineup to advance to the Bull Run District championship game with a 4-1 win over the Mountaineers.

Hornets, Flucos reach Jefferson final

Wed, 21 May 2008 00:38:00 EDT

Whenever Micalah Sacre enters the circle for the Orange County softball team, the Hornets have a great chance to win. On Tuesday evening, Sacre lead her team not just in the circle, but at the plate as well, in a 2-0 win over William Monroe in the Jefferson District semifinals.

Patriots teams reach CD finals

Wed, 21 May 2008 00:37:00 EDT

Junior midfielder James Wittwer scored in the second half to lift the Albemarle boys soccer team to a 1-0 victory over Massaponax in the Commonwealth District semifinals on Tuesday night.

WAHS rolls to final

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:43:01 EDT

Jordan Haws set the table for Wheeler on four of her eight goals as Western blew past Potomac Falls for a 19-4 victory in the Region II semifinals Monday night.

Galvin, Pfeifer spark Warriors

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:35:00 EDT

Max Pfeifer scored a pair of goals and assisted on another during a critical second half run that lifted Western to a 15-10 victory in the Region II semifinal Monday night.

Pye, Terrell garner top honors

Mon, 19 May 2008 00:12:01 EDT

William & Mary-bound guard finds her place
2008 All-Central Virginia girls basketball

Snyder, Saints soar to title

Sun, 18 May 2008 00:15:00 EDT

It was only fitting that the biggest game of the year for the St. Anne’s-Belfield boys lacrosse team came to an end in thrilling fashion.

Score one for the nice guy

Sun, 18 May 2008 00:12:00 EDT

Who says nice guys finish last? Covenant boys lacrosse coach Dave Breslin is regarded as one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet throughout the Central Virginia lacrosse community.

Covenant picks up two state crowns

Sun, 18 May 2008 00:07:01 EDT

In Newport News, Covenant’s three seniors went out on a high note on Saturday, claiming the school’s first state boys tennis championship with an 8-1 victory over Hampton Roads Academy in the VISAA Division II final.

St. Anne’s tops Collegiate in semifinals

Sat, 17 May 2008 00:33:00 EDT

Often in important games, it is the senior leaders who will step up and make the big plays. And for St. Anne’s-Belfield in its VISAA Division I semifinal game against Collegiate on Friday, that player was Jack Thomasson.

Patriots stand atop Commonwealth

Sat, 17 May 2008 00:31:00 EDT

In the Commonwealth District championship, Albemarle was in a dogfight most for the first three quarters against North Stafford, but the Patriots dominated the latter stages of the game to pull away 15-8 on Friday night.

Calm Fluvanna cruises past Monroe

Sat, 17 May 2008 00:14:00 EDT

After falling behind in the first inning against William Monroe in the first round of the Jefferson District baseball tournament Friday night, Fluvanna County looked to be in danger of crashing out of the postseason. Instead, the Flying Flucos stayed calm and scored at least one run in each of the next five innings to advance to the semifinals with an 8-3 victory.

Covenant headed to Division II final

Sat, 17 May 2008 00:10:00 EDT

In Goochland, Emily Klein and Amy Inouye scored second-half goals to lift the Covenant girls soccer team into the VIS Division II final with a 2-0 semifinal victory over Wakefield.

Bayliss, Manilla claim JD singles crowns

Thu, 15 May 2008 23:47:00 EDT

Western Albemarle’s tennis program added two more trophies to its case on Thursday in the Jefferson District singles championships.

Eagles headed to final

Thu, 15 May 2008 23:41:00 EDT

Every team in every sport peaks at some point in the season. And for the most part, the team that saves its best for the postseason ends up with the silverware.

Another Western victory

Thu, 15 May 2008 23:40:00 EDT

The only thing that has interrupted Western Albemarle’s Jefferson District tournament dominance is the canceled tournament in 2007. The Warriors’ opponents certainly haven’t gotten the job done.

Jersey swap helps Warriors win title

Thu, 15 May 2008 23:38:00 EDT

Western Albemarle’s Stephanie Warren doesn’t pile up many points, but the senior has been a force on draw controls and ground balls all year.

Covenant blanks VES in semis

Thu, 15 May 2008 23:37:00 EDT

The Covenant School’s boys tennis team will make its second consecutive trip to the VIS Division II finals on Saturday, as the Eagles stormed past Virginia Episcopal for the fourth time this season on Thursday, 9-0.

Arms lift Hornets to top of district

Thu, 15 May 2008 23:35:00 EDT

After a one-game playoff between Monticello and Orange County was needed to decide the Jefferson District’s regular-season softball champion, it’s anybody’s guess who will capture the tournament title.

Lions ready for tourney pressure

Thu, 15 May 2008 23:34:00 EDT

After rolling through the Jefferson District during the regular season, the Louisa County baseball team looks for continued success as the postseason begins.

Manilla continues family tradition

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:50:00 EDT

Anyone who knows Joey Manilla isn’t too surprised that the sophomore is the No. 1 player for the Western Albemarle boys tennis team.