Basketball

Jordan Carpenter gets nod for Lexus leadership scholar- athlete award

By VN Staff on May 21, 2020 Basketball

By Walter Scott Jr. Every year, schools submit two athletes (one boy and one girl) who made an outstanding contribution to the school both through athletics and academics. Jordan Carpenter Matoaca’s girls’ basketball star, Jordan Carpenter, has been nominated for the Lexus of Richmond Leadership Award, one of the most prestigious scholarships in the area. Her work on and off the court was impressive this season and is now being recognized in other ways. She was honored on Fox Richmond on both Friday and Sunday. Athletically, Carpenter helped lead her team to an incredible regular season, with a record of…

Village News honors area girls’ b-ballers

By VN Staff on April 27, 2020 Basketball

By Walter Scott, Jr. and photos by Robs DigiPix

Village News honors area boys’ b-ballers

By VN Staff on April 21, 2020 Basketball

By Luke Krausse, photos by Robs DigiPix

Meadowbrook’s Minter snags first offer

By VN Staff on April 18, 2020 Basketball, Sports

BY WALTER SCOTT JR. After a standout senior season for the Monarchs, Lorenzo Minter’s talent has earned him an offer from Vance-Granville College. Minter was a great facilitator for the Monarch’s this season, averaging seven assists per game to go with nine points and three rebounds per game. His defense is another great aspect of his game, as he typically guarded the best ball handler on the opposing team, averaging three steals per contest. He has been getting interest from multiple JUCO schools, but this is his first official offer. The senior earned honorable mention honors in region 5B. “Lorenzo…

Luke Ogle

Ogle, key player for Thomas Dale makes commitment

By VN Staff on April 10, 2020 Basketball, Sports

BY WALTER SCOTT JR Thomas Dale’s big man, Luke Ogle made his commitment to Mary Baldwin. The 6-10 senior averaged 4 points, 7 rebounds, and 1 assist. He made his presence known on the defensive side of the court, averaging 2.3 blocks a game. “Luke is a hard worker and a team player. He has a good understanding of the game and does whatever is needed of him for everyone to be successful. His willingness to lay it all out there and do the dirty work was key to our season.” said Thomas Dale Boys’ Basketball Head Coach Keyode Rogers.…

Matoaca’s Carpenter staying in state for college hoops

By Josh Mathews on April 9, 2020 Basketball, Sports

By Luke Krausse Matoaca basketball’s top star, Jordan Carpenter, has committed to play ball at Mary Washington. The senior has received many collegiate offers in her high school career, which included offers to Averett, Bridgewater, Claflin, Roanoke College, Shaw, Shenandoah, and Virginia Union. Additionally, Carpenter has received accolades for her performance on the court, earning VHSL class five all-state second team honors. “I chose Mary Washington because I really enjoyed everything about the school,” Carpenter said. “The campus is amazing, the people are great, and then the team I would be a part of was even better. The coaching staff…

Jones bringing the ball and starting the play for L.C. Bird's girl's team.

Bird’s Jones, Henderson make their college choices

By VN Staff on April 8, 2020 Basketball

By Walter Scott Jr. Jones bringing the ball and starting the play for L.C. Bird’s girl’s team. One of L.C. Bird’s standouts made her college commitment. S’Zahria Jones is headed to Virginia Wesleyan. The senior only played one season with L.C. Bird, but made an impact. Jones had played three years at point guard for Hermitage before. She scored 1,050 of her 1,300 career points as a Panther, and for the Skyhawks she earned first team All-Region 5B honors. Jones made key plays in big games for the Skyhawks. Her Feb. 3 buzzer-beater helped to complete a two game sweep…

Maya Ellis

Matoaca’s Carpenter, Meadowbrook’s Ellis earn all-state honors

By VN Staff on April 8, 2020 Basketball, Sports

BY WALTER SCOTT JR. Matoaca’s Jordan Carpenter After an impressive season, Matoaca’s forward Jordan Carpenter earned second team all-state honors for class 5. At 5-9, the senior averaged a double-double this season with 11.5 points, and 12.9 rebounds per game. Not only was she a good player for the Warriors on offense, but she was also an outstanding defender. On the defensive end she averaged 4.7 steals, and 5.2 blocks a game. Jordan Carpenter Carpenter’s best game came on January 7 against Dinwiddie, where she displayed that excellent play on both sides of the ball. She scored a triple-double- 21…

Jordan Carpenter fights for a rebound.

Matoaca’s Carpenter gets big in-state offer

By VN Staff on April 2, 2020 Basketball

By Luke Krausse In the midst of a 20-win season, offers started to roll in for Matoaca standout Jordan Carpenter. The 5-9 forward reeled in another this past week, this time from in-state Virginia Union. “Jordan is a communicator, defensive player, and leader,” said Matoaca girls’ basketball coach Glenna Lewis. Carpenter averaged 11.5 points per game, 12.9 rebounds per game, and 5.2 blocks per game in her senior season. The forward has received numerous Division III roster spot offers including Averett, Bridgewater, Mary Washington, Roanoke College, and Shenandoah. Also, Carpenter has received full rides from Claflin and Shaw University, as…

Kylon Lewis

Lewis nets 2nd team all-state honors

By VN Staff on April 2, 2020 Basketball

By Walter Scott Jr. A season to remember has ended with an accolade to remember for Thomas Dale guard Kylon Lewis. The junior earned VHSL All-State Class 6 second team honors. At 6-4 and 170 pounds, Lewis was phenomenal for the Knights. His talent helped the team to their first region title in 19 years and a state tournament appearance. On the year, Lewis averaged 15.9 points and 3.1 assists per game. Lewis was a part of the 2018-19 team that won just five games. His play and development on the court helped drive Dale to 20 wins in 2019-20. …

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