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November 20, 2008

Spiller could be big-time spark for Clemson
Spiller could be big-time spark for Clemson

Scattershooting around the ACC, while wondering if Clemson’s C.J. Spiller will explode against Virginia’s defense and kick coverage this weekend …


November 19, 2008

Freshman off to big start for Virginia

Nobody expected Sylven Landesberg to walk into college hoops and take up where he left off as one of New York City’s most prolific scorers in schoolboy history.

Cavaliers pull out a squeaker
Cavaliers pull out a squeaker

For much of Wednesday night’s game against South Florida, very little of what Calvin Baker did on the court was very pretty or seemed to come easy. 

Sintim bids Scott farewell
Sintim bids Scott farewell

Some of the best recruiters in Virginia football history have been former employees of Al Groh.

PREPS PLUS: Elder, Gomez key Patriots’ title run
PREPS PLUS: Elder, Gomez key Patriots’ title run

Albemarle outside hitter Kara Elder was dominant throughout the regular season for the Patriots, but during the postseason, the senior was sublime.

Decorated group set to finish UVa tenure

Virginia’s seniors really don’t know what’s about to hit them this Saturday when they say goodbye to Scott Stadium.

Even in Europe, ex-Cav checks in

In the wee hours of the morning Tuesday, former Virginia point guard Sharnee Zoll rolled out of bed and turned on her computer.

Cavs get back to the usual
Cavs get back to the usual

When UVa takes the floor against South Florida at John Paul Jones Arena, the tempo of the game figures to be more conventional.

Ogletree not finished yet
Ogletree not finished yet

Ogletree, Virginia’s top pass-catching option with 50 receptions for 640 yards, boasts another year of eligibility stemming from his medical redshirt in 2007.


November 17, 2008

TMQ: Flucos Gray steps down
TMQ: Flucos Gray steps down

Fluvanna County’s Joel Gray will no longer be the Flucos’ head football coach after he relinquished his post Friday. 

UVa’s ‘little guy’ comes up big

The Virginia player whom VMI coach Duggar Baucom was talking about first in the wake of his team’s 107-97 loss on Sunday was Sammy Zeglinski.

Cavs snag a win on Rocky Top
Cavs snag a win on Rocky Top

Monday night, Debbie Ryan’s Cavaliers staged an 83-82 win coup over the defending national champions on their own court.

Cavs’ small ball pays off big time
Cavs’ small ball pays off big time

Virginia, behind a school freshman record 28 points from Sylven Landesberg and a career-high 26 points and 18 rebounds from sophomore Mike Scott, held off pesky VMI in front of 9,955 fans to win its 11th straight season opener.

UVa hangs on for win over West Va.

UVa, thanks to a strong first-half performance and some clutch defensive plays down the stretch, was able to hold off a valiant West Virginia effort, downing the Mountaineers, 3-2, in front of 499 fans at Klockner Stadium. 

UVa falls short against Maryland

Maryland held on to defeat Virginia for the ACC Championship, 1-0.

Demon Deacons oust Cavaliers in NCAAs

Kim Romansky scored with less than five minutes remaining, and Wake Forest survived an off day to defeat Virginia 4-3 on Sunday in the quarterfinals of the NCAA field hockey tournament at a cold and blustery Kentner Stadium.


November 16, 2008

Cavs stop Dukes in NCAA opener

Traci Ragukas of Virginia scored what proved to be the winning goal late in the first half as Virginia edged James Madison 2-1 yesterday in the first round of the NCAA field hockey tournament at Kentner Stadium.

Albemarle drops Westfield for Group AAA title

After 20 seasons, Albemarle head coach and Virginia’s all-time wins leader Mark Ragland finally has his state title

Surprising Cavaliers play for ACC crown

On Friday night in Cary, N.C., the Virginia men’s soccer team pulled off one of the major upsets of the season when it beat previously undefeated and top-ranked Wake Forest in the semifinals of the ACC Tournament. 

Cavs wary of fast Keydets

When Virginia’s basketball schedule first came out, the season-opening game versus VMI probably wasn’t a very big topic of discussion around the water cooler.

Sidney to take in UVa

Since coming to Charlottesville three years ago, Virginia coach Dave Leitao has been able to recruit a stable of three- and four-star prospects to his program.

Diane ready to make his mark
Diane ready to make his mark

For three years, Leitao and an army of UVa fans have been waiting for Diane to step up, take charge and not be afraid to fail.


November 15, 2008

UVa shocks Wake

Virginia handed No. 1 Wake Forest its first loss of the season, 3-2, in the semifinals of the ACC Tournament at WakeMed Soccer Stadium.

Linemen push Monticello to win

After giving up 98 yards to Briar Woods running back Ray Taliaferro in the first half, Monticello found itself heading into a precarious situation at the half — trailing by three points.

UVa tops Army in NCAAs

UVa never let Ventriglia’s squad up for air, defeating Army 2-0 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. 

Littles loss no worry for Cavs
Littles loss no worry for Cavs

No. 15 Virginia used an impressive debut performance from its freshmen and a solid second half from Wooden Award candidate Monica Wright, rolling past High Point 78-48 in the season opener at John Paul Jones Arena on Friday night.

Cavaliers move into post-Singletary era
Cavaliers move into post-Singletary era

Yes, for the last three years — ever since coach Dave Leitao came aboard — Virginia has been blessed with one of the best players in the conference.

Orange, Western bow out

Monroe scored on a short corner with six minutes and 56 seconds in the first overtime when senior Phoebe Willis connected with sophomore Taylor Herold. The goal gave Monroe the 2-1 win and a berth in the title contest today.

Saints come up short in championship

After a year where St. Anne’s-Belfield overcame hurdle after hurdle, the Saints finally found an obstacle they couldn’t conquer — slowing down Atlantic Shores Christian quarterback Josh Healey. 

Mustangs roll into final
Mustangs roll into final

The Mustangs, fueled by their stifling defense, overcame a rocky start to dispatch the Falcons, 30-13.

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