Sports

Leading by Example

By Press release on October 28, 2015 Field Hockey, Uncategorized

Vince Lombardi once said, “Leaders are made, they are not born. They are made by hard effort, which is the price which all of us must pay to achieve any goal that is worthwhile.” Former Matoaca field hockey player Sarah Brock, a senior on the Shenandoah University team, exemplifies leadership and effort for the Hornets. Shenandoah coach Ashley Smeltzer-Kraft thinks that these qualities have been a big part of the team’s success this season. Shenandoah is currently 10-5, but more importantly 5-1 in ODAC (Old Dominion Athletic Conference) play. Brock, a team captain, takes on many roles including directing her…

“Boogie” Henderson presents commemorative golden football

By Press release on October 28, 2015 Football, Uncategorized

Former Green Bay Packers fullback, Super Bowl XXXI champion and Thomas Dale graduate William “Boogie” Henderson visited Thomas Dale High School on October 23, and presented a commemorative Wilson Golden Football. The presentation was part of the Super Bowl High School Honor Roll that celebrates high schools and communities that have contributed to Super Bowl history. The NFL Foundation provides the schools with a new character education curriculum and the opportunity to apply for grants of up to $5,000 to help support and grow their football programs. The NFL Foundation has invested $1 million towards the campaign. This is the…

Frink’s record-setting career coming to a close

By Josh Mathews on October 28, 2015 Uncategorized, Volleyball

This week, one of Thomas Dale’s best volleyball players ever will celebrate her last home game in maroon and grey. That is senior Sydney Frink. “She’s one of the best student athletes I’ve ever had the pleasure of coaching,” said coach Aariane Hayes. “Sydney is a kid that’s gotten better every single year.” Frink, the Knights’ standout has firmly planted herself in the record books and the Lynchburg College committed player name may not be going anywhere for a long time. The senior holds single-season and career school records for kills, digs and serve percentage. Frink also added the single-season…

Village News Top 5: Week 8

By Josh Mathews on October 27, 2015 Football, Uncategorized

1. L.C. Bird (8-0) The Skyhawks rolled over George Wythe. There’s not much to say other than that L.C. Bird will very likely be the top seed in both this poll, and the 5A South region, meaning they will host their playoff games as long as they win up until the state semi-finals. Running back J.B. Wright enjoyed another solid game with 126 yards and two touchdowns. The Skyhawks defense pitched it’s sixth shutout of the season and the first team offense has only allowed one touchdown (Cosby). L.C. Bird has Huguenot (1-8) and James River (3-5) left on the…

Midlo Grads’ Time to Shine on the National Stage

By Josh Mathews on October 22, 2015 Football, Uncategorized

First Omar Howard and Madison Day were Trojans. Then they became Spiders. The two athletes journeys started on the same field and now their paths have crossed again. Now they are preparing for a giant game as Richmond takes on James Madison. This year’s rendition should be an epic battle with all of the fixings. For starters, the game will be the sixth BCS game ever featured on ESPN’s College Game Day. Coming into the contest, the Dukes are ranked #4 in the nation while the Spiders come in at #11. “We won’t see any of it, when we get there it…

Crossover

By Josh Mathews on October 21, 2015 Football, Uncategorized

Smaller schools thrive off multi-sport athletes. In the past, Matoaca was a small school, a tiny one – not always the 5A school they are today. These athletes make up a significant part of the school’s history and a change from the Wing-T to the spread has a few of these talented athletes on display. “You’re not going to find an area with too many more generational families in the county,” Matoaca’s football coach, Derrick L. Johnson said. “We still have homegrown Matoaca boys here.” Homegrown Matoaca boys that play multiple sports, or more uniquely, three skill players who would…

Football Recaps: Week 7

By Josh Mathews on October 21, 2015 Football, Uncategorized

Meadowbrook 21, Matoaca 14 In what was perhaps one of the most thrilling games of the weekend, Meadowbrook (3-4) knocked off Matoaca (5-2) on the strength of two key turnovers and a last-second goal line stand. Running the wildcat with Jamison Harrison at quarterback most of the fourth quarter, Matoaca trailed 21-14, and drove to the one-yard line with 45 seconds left. On the Warriors’ last attempt at the end zone, defensive tackle Michael Crewe Jr. burst through the line for the Monarchs and Kevin Williams made the tackle to secure the Monarch’s third victory of the season. Meadowbrook was…

Elizabeth Davis Middle Host “Pink Out” Game

By Press release on October 21, 2015 Basketball, Uncategorized

The Elizabeth Davis Lady Ravens basketball team will be hosting their second annual “Breast Cancer Awareness” game on Thursday, October 22 at 3:15 p.m. The Ravens will host crosstown rival Carver. The game is in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness. Coach Braxton Byerson encourages the community to come out and support the cause.

Village News Sports Top 5: Week 7

By Josh Mathews on October 19, 2015 Football, Uncategorized

1. L.C. Bird 7-0 Cosby kept things interesting for a while in this game scoreboard wise, but were never really that close to scratching the armor of L.C. Bird. The Titans do get a feather in their cap for trailing by two scores deep into the fourth quarter, and for also, scoring on the vaunted Skyhawks first team defense. Otherwise, the game was business-as-usual for the Skyhawks who should cruise into the postseason with a 10-0 record with three extremely winnable games in George Wythe, Huguenot and James River. They should also cruise to the top seed in the 5A…

Triumph in the Face of Adversity

By Josh Mathews on October 14, 2015 Football, Uncategorized

While everyone may deserve a second chance, not everyone gets one. A former Thomas Dale running back had to break more than tackles in his high school career, battling adversity to triumph on the field. As a senior with a nagging ankle injury, he rushed for 1,010 yards and caught the eyes of college recruiters. Like many Knights backs before him, he was destined for a scholarship. There was one missing ingredient – grades. Finney did not meet the NCAA’s academic requirements to play college sports. However, an opportunity for redemption is knocking and Finney has answered. He’s getting his…

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