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In many cases, once an athlete gets their first scholarship offer, more are sure to come. Especially if they still have another full season to play. A pair of Meadowbrook football players have received their first invitation to play at the collegiate level. Dontez Braxton and Brandan Delaney have both received offers from UVA-Wise. Braxton, a 5-10, 165 pound defensive back, is a tough corner, and he had quite a junior season. In total he had 57 tackles, broke up 10 passes, made 5 tackles in the backfield, created a sack, and interception. Meadowbrook coach Adam Tiller expects some big…

It was a special day for Meadowbrook girls’ soccer this past Wednesday, as Adriana Rosales signed her National Letter of Intent to play at Randolph-Macon College. Rosales has been a key component for the Monarchs this year, scoring nine goals and adding four assists as a center midfielder. However, if you told Rosales shed be leading the Meadowbrook girls soccer team in the heart of the field two years ago, she’d pr obably give you a funny look. Believe it or not Rosales has only been playing soccer for about two years. Coach Joe Farrell didn’t even find out himself…

For a program that’s been in existence for just three years, Thomas Dale boys’ lacrosse has given the student body something to cheer about. The best part is, it’s based around what coach Paul Amos called a group of good kids who are leaders. The Knights have an 8-3 record as of a press time, with losses coming to programs that are around 20 years older than theirs, James River and Midlothian. However, Thomas Dale is gunning for the Rapids in a Conference 3 and 6A South race that will very likely call for Thomas Dale to beat James River…

Two L.C. Bird athletes announced where they’d be going this coming fall after finishing their academic and athletic careers as Skyhawks. Walter Samayoa, center back on the soccer field, will be attending and playing at Ferrum University, while baseball’s Miles Burton, a catcher, will be headed to UVa-Wise. Samayoa was a big part of the L.C. Bird’s success as they made regionals last season. For his senior season, he opted to go to academy, playing for the Chesterfield Strikers. During the 2016-2017 season, he scored one goal as a free kick while dishing out five assists and posting four shutouts…

Delaware State’s backcourt received a huge boost earlier this week as guard Johquin Wiley decided to commit. The L.C. Bird guard averaged 10.5 points and 6.8 assist last season, as he led the Skyhawks to a state championship. His strong play over his high school career earned him offers from schools like Campbell, James Madison, Longwood, and Norfolk State, but ultimately it was Delaware State that got the VHSL 5A State Player of the Year. Because of his basketball IQ and unselfishness, many people, including his coach, believe his game will translate well at the collegiate level. “Pinky’s basketball acumen…

Raising a child isn’t easy. But for John and Regina Bowen, things have been a tad more difficult. After years of cardiologist visits, their son, former Matoaca and Trinity Episcopal quarterback Blake Bowen, discovered that he needed emergency heart surgery last week — in a successful procedure called a catheter ablation — doctors fixed two electrical issues in Blake’s heart. “It was the worst six days in my entire life,” Regina Bowen said. “I cried more in those days than I have in my 44 years on earth.” Her husband agreed. “When you get a call about your child with…

By Josh Mathews With a familiar face back at the helm in Scott Driskill, Matoaca softball has some exciting youth led by one of the top pitchers in the area, junior Katie Higgins. Higgins is the team’s leader and has pitched well in the circle to a 3.60 ERA. He’s consistent and at times, spectacular. She’s also been a force to deal with at the plate and is perhaps the team’s best all-around player. “Katie is one of the most competitive players I’ve had,” Driskill said. “She knows and understands the game, but still has fun playing it.” A…

Thomas Dale alum Darvin Taylor II has now been at Florida State for two years. While he was redshirted his first season and dealt with injuries in the offseason heading into and during the 2016-17 season, it appears that he’s turning a corner, one of health and growing success on the field. For one, he was named Florida State’s most improved defensive player after the team’s spring game. In an article on 247sports.com, he was applauded for his play in the game. Most importantly, he received praise from his coach, Jimbo Fisher, in a recent press conference. Fisher talked about…

Southside Speedway will run its second race of the season this Friday. The track opened last Friday night with one of the largest Late Model car counts in the state. The family owning the Chesterfield track prides themselves on running a family-friendly venue entertaining generations of fans. Southside Speedway will continue their 58-year tradition of great local short-track racing in central Virginia. There are six different divisions of cars racing: Late Models, Modifieds, Grand Stocks, UCAR, Legends, and Bandoleros. Front gates open at 6 p.m. Qualifying starts at that time, and racing gets under way around 7:30 p.m. Scout Night…

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