Former Knights standout Dan Lauretano played in all 20 of the Hokies’ games last season, making 16 starts as a freshman. As a first year player he ranked second on the team in goals and third on the team in total points (goals plus assists).
CONNOR KAUFMANN, Pitcher
L. C. Bird High School
Junior at Cornell University
It was a red letter day for Matoaca High School on Wednesday, Feb. 6. Tight end and linebacker Brandon Brown signed his letter of intent to play football for James Madison University next fall.
As the only team to advance from the Village News coverage area to the state tournament, the L.C. Bird Girls’ basketball team earned a first round match-up with tournament favorite Princess Anne at Old Dominion University.
Drew Brockwell,12, of Chester, won the U.S. Kids Historic Triangle Winter Golf Tour (Boys 12 division) which was played on six different courses in the Williamsburg area including Kingsmill and Golden Horseshoe. His finish of 1st place on the tour has qualified him to play in the U.S. Kids World Championship in Pinehurst, North Carolina, this August.
After starting her basketball career at Catawba College, Nesmith transferred to Mount Olive College in North Carolina. The senior and business administration major is enjoying a career season in 2012-2013, averaging nearly a double-double per game at 16.2 points and 9.2 rebounds to lead the Trojans.