Knights after their Regional Championship win. Thomas Dale won the Class 6, Region A title with a 73-71 victory over Western Branch. Miles Phillips hit two free throws to tie the game in regulation, and Kylon Lewis made two foul shots with two seconds left in overtime to win. Last Friday, the Knights fell to Massaponax 58-53 in the Class 6 state quarterfinals. Pictured above is the team with the regional championship trophy.
L.C. Bird’s indoor track team after winning another championship. Over three-seasons, Skyhawks have won five track championships For L.C. Bird boys’ track, championships have become an almost constant occurrence. Over the last three years, including this past weekend, the Skyhawks have five straight titles: three during indoor season and two during outdoor. “Every year is a different group, but the message is still the same,” said L.C. Bird coach Adam Canning. “We are the returning champions, and we keep that goal of winning big, and to top what we did last year.” The Skyhawks were just one point off their…
Thomas Dale boys (19-5) Thomas Dale 53Franklin County 31Dale stats:Miles Phillips 14 pts, 9 rebs; Kylon Lewis 9 pts; Jahmeel Campbell 9 pts, 4 asst; Neal Phillips 8 pts, 8 reb; Luke Ogle 8 reb Thomas Dale 68Landstown 59Dale stats: Kylon Lewis 18 pts, 4 reb; Miles Phillips 18 pts; Jahmeel Campbell 12 pts*Thomas Dale advances to 6A region championship game (3/2) and the state tournament Thomas Dale girls (11-10) Cosby 58Thomas Dale 24*Thomas Dale falls in 1st round of region 6A tournament L.C. Bird boys L.C. Bird 62Glen Allen 60No stats reported Varina 65L.C. Bird 56No stats reported*L.C. Bird…
By Luke Krausse Coleman adds a second offer to his resume Jacob Coleman, a standout for Matoaca, received an offer this week, his second, from the University of Massachusetts. “Jacob is a huge piece of what we do,” said Matoaca football head coach Justin Parker. “He helps a lot on offense and defense; he is an unselfish teammate and leader over the past year.” The 6-3, 210-pound junior has played many different positions including wide receiver, tight end, punter and defensive back. This past season, Coleman earned accolades in region 5A for his punting and play at tight end.…
Dale to face Massaponax on Friday at Cosby in first round of state tourney Thomas Dale boys basketball has done the improbable all season. But, they’ve accomplished all of their feats through good team basketball and fundamentals. Junior Kylon Lewis hit two free throws with two seconds left in overtime to give Thomas Dale a 73-71 lead, and a Western Branch 60-foot desperation shot clanged off the rim to give Dale the 6A Region Championship, the school’s first since 2001. “The first buy in was getting back to the basics,” said Thomas Dale head coach Keyode Rogers. “Back when we…
BY LUKE KRAUSSE Former L.C. Bird standout Mykey Anderson is set to transfer at the collegiate level. Anderson was a part of UVA Wise’s roster for one season. As a senior at Bird, Anderson received accolades for his play on offense, defense, and special teams. On defense he totaled 32 tackles and four interceptions, while on offense Anderson had over 500 total yards and four touchdowns to help Bird to a 7-3 season in 2018. “Mykey Anderson is a dynamic football player,” said L.C. Bird coach Troy Taylor. “Mykey had a great senior season for us, playing both at corner…
By Luke Krausse TJ Minter Thomas Dale offensive and defensive lineman T.J. Minter will look to make a strong debut at the collegiate level next season. The 6-3, 270 pound senior has committed to play at Hampden-Sydney. “T.J. Minter has been a great asset to Thomas Dale football,” said coach Kevin Tucker. “He constantly strives in the classroom.” “T.J. exemplifies what it means to be a great leader, teammate, and football.” Minter tallied 13 tackles in limited defensive action, but stood out most for his blocking at offensive guard. He protected quarterback Jasiah Williams and opened holes for running back…
Meadowbrook girls (14-8) Meadowbrook 64Colonial Heights 40MBK stats: Maya Ellis 38 pts; Trinity Price 10 pts, 9 reb; Jayla Johnson 10 stl*Last game of regular season Meadowbrook 60Atlee 49MBK stats: Maya Ellis 28 pts, 6 reb, 2 stl; Trinity Price 16 pts, 12 reb; Jada Jones 10 pts*Play-in round of 5B Region Tournament. Meadowbrook advances to play top-seeded Highland Springs. Meadowbrook boys (15-7) Meadowbrook 87Colonial Heights 44MBK stats: Lamondre Gregg 19 pts; James Patterson 11 pts, 10 reb; Sincere Clark 11 pts; Lorenzo Minter 8 asst*Last game of regular season Thomas Dale girls (11-9) Cosby 60Thomas Dale 29No stats reported*Last…
Recently, two L.C. Bird alums reached the 1,000 point plateau during their respective college careers. Those athletes were guard Malik Johnson, who attends Canisius, and forward Keke Williams who is a student-athlete at St. Augustine University. Malik Johnson Johnson started his high school career at L.C. Bird, but transferred to Blue Ridge School. The speedy guard has been a constant force for the Golden Griffins since his arrival. In each of his four seasons, he’s increased his output in all major statistics- points scored, rebounds, assists and steals. Though 25 games in his senior season, he’s filling the stat sheet…
What makes a team that won five games last season win 17 games a year later with nearly the same personnel? One word: “Ubuntu.” When Thomas Dale hired coach Keyode Rogers last June, athletic director Ricky Talman knew that a culture change was needed. That’s exactly what the Knights got, and so much more. “Ubuntu” is a African proverb that simply means “humanity.” It is most often translated as “I am because we are.” Rogers discovered the phrase back in his early coaching days, when he coached girls’ soccer in Orange County. It was a phrase then used by Lynchburg…