Chester 10U softball gold level champions for 2016 Coaches: Greg Hart, Amy Hart, Kenny Mitchell Back row: Sage Kelley, Lydia Belcher, Maddie Wood, Elizabeth Hart, Carlie Mitchell, Renee Davis Front row: Charlotte Wood, Elinor Daniels, Mary Elizabeth Willis, Kendra Carter, Eliza Reed, Emily Cottingham
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When Chester residents Brenda and Bryan Vay met on the first day of classes at the University of Virginia, it may have been love at first sight. Thirty years later, they’re still happily married and a little over a year away from having an empty nest. What they couldn’t have known back then is that their eventual offspring, Hunter and Meredith, would both develop into Division I athletes. “I was more academic,” Bryan Vay said. “My wife played basketball at Monacan and swam.” Their youngest, Thomas Dale baseball standout Hunter Vay, made headlines recently as he verbally committed to Virginia…
Girls Even as a sophomore, Maiya Pencile dominated the competition. The Matoaca striker tallied 30 goals and 14 assists this past season, earning Conference 12 player-of-the-year honors, and being named to first team all 5A South Region. More importantly, her team made regionals for the first time since 2011. Pencile’s scoring instinct has led her to two very prolific seasons to start off her high school career. Last season she broke the school record with 32 goals, and she followed that up with 30 more goals this year. Maiya is a clinical finisher, whose skill and finesse push the team…
Aubree Carasquillo, a Matoaca High field hockey standout has signed with Shenandoah University. The center midfielder played five season for the Warriors and served as varsity team captain for two years. Her many field hockey recognitions include Most Valuable Player, All-Academic Conference 12 team and All Conference 12 First team. In addition to earning a 3.8 GPA, Carasquillo participated in school activities such as the Key Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Health Organization Student Association serving as chapter vice president for the latter. During her senior year, Carasquillo earned her National Certification as a Physical Therapy Assistant (CPTA). Carasquillo…
Girls Coming into the season with little tennis experience, Thomas Dale freshman Emily Nicol stayed committed to improving her game and finished the year with the Knights’ best individual record en route to being nominated for and winning the Village News girls Tennis Player of the Year. Emily’s intangibles were the key to earning an 8-5 record, and it is necessary to stay calm, cool, and collected while playing a difficult Conference 3 schedule. “Her poise really helped her in those tough matches against James River, Cosby, and Clover Hill,” said coach Ellen Womble. “She stayed cool and played some…
CHESTER, Va. – Thomas Dale will be hosting their second annual Alumni Game this Saturday, June 4 at 5 p.m. This game is sponsored by the Fatboys and The Soccer Post, and it is a fundraiser for the charity work the Fatboys carry out. Thus far the Fatboys have raised over $25,000 for local worthy causes such as scholarships and for people in need. Last year this game raised approximately $4000 to help Roger Bothe with medical expenses incurred by Lyme disease, and he will again be in thoughts of everyone in attendance this year. Thomas Dale coach Mark Fowler…
CHESTERFIELD, Va – After a five-year drought for conference titles dating back to 2010, Matoaca boys’ soccer broke through last year. Now, it has come back and turned the trick again. The Warriors repeated as Conference 12 champions with a thrilling 1-0 victory over L.C. Bird. “My teammate Justin Dyke made a selfless pass to me,” said Mason Beltrami, who booted the game-winning goal in the net. “I just kicked it through.” The goal happened in extra time or the approximate final two minutes of the game. (Video of the goal can be found @RVAGameBreak on Twitter). While Beltrami’s goal…
Baseball Thomas Dale Record: 9-8 Conference 3, No. 5 seed Players to Watch: Hunter Vay, D.J. McPeters, Tyler Bailey The 2016 season has been one of ups and downs for the youthful Thomas Dale team. The Knights’ victories over Manchester and James River, conference foes, have been banner triumphs. Vay was last year’s postseason hero when he delivered a home run that allowed the Knights to upset the Rapids and head to regionals. McPeters and Bailey have emerged as two solid run producers and remain team catalysts. Matoaca Record: 15-2 Conference 12, No. 2 seed Players to Watch: John Bowles, Robert…
Matoaca boys tennis swept the Conference 12 championships this past week. Junior Connor Thomas took home the singles championship, then paired up with freshman Chewon Kim to win the doubles crown. On to regionals!
The following individuals have been selected to join the L.C. Bird Sports Hall of Fame for 2016. They are: Brett Mietus, All-State football; Bill Carnahan, basketball; Justin Gorman, All-State baseball; Caroline Stolle, softball; Walter Gilliam, retired assistant football coach; and Jim Watters, retired football defensive coordinator and assistant track coach. Introductions will be made at the Bird-Manchester home football game on September 16, with an induction ceremony to be held on Saturday, September 17, at the Highlands Golf Club. For banquet tickets, contact activities director, Steve D’Adamo at Bird High School.