L.C. Bird Girls L.C. Bird finished last season 17-10, making the 5A state tournament with one of the youngest rosters in the state of Virginia. They fell to Edison 61-51 in the first round, but they have much to build upon, and have much excitement surrounding the program. Coach Chevette Waller returns to captain the ship yet again. Players departed: L.C. Bird lost two players to the college ranks, forward Brina Bentley (Pfeiffer) and point guard Madison Baum (Bridgewater). Baum missed her senior season with an ACL injury for the Skyhawks. Personnel: L.C. Bird played with a small roster last…

MEADOWBROOK BOYS So far in 2017, Meadowbrook has gotten to a 2-1 start, with victories over Prince George and Thomas Dale. Now in his sixth year as head coach, Jake Oliver will look to guide this team to dispel their playoff demons. Departed from the program are four seniors: Jordan Jeter, Johvanni Perkins, Tro’Man Pope, and Daequan Young. A talented guard, Jamon Battle, transferred to L.C. Bird. Despite the loss of talent, Meadowbrook has a talented and promising backcourt, led by junior Isaiah Richardson and senior Alphonso Mason. Richardson, though 5-7, is a spark plug and the team’s most consistent…

L.C. Bird basketball doesn’t rebuild, it reloads. After losing a considerable amount of talent from last year’s state championship team, the Skyhawks will now bring in a new crop of talent. One of those players will be rising senior Chris Ford. Colleges have begun to take notice of Ford and his 6-8 frame this summer. As a member of the River City Reign’s travel team, Ford put his game on display and received offers from Norfolk State, Catawba, and Chowan. “Chris is a late bloomer, so his best basketball is ahead of him,” said L.C. Bird coach Troy Manns. “What Chris…

Keeping up with the tradition of establishing a well-rounded girls’ basketball team, Coach Chevette Waller has announced dates for basketball camp at L.C. Bird High School. Open to all girls, ages six through 16, the camp will be held June 19 through June 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to noon on Friday. Campers may bring a bag lunch or purchase lunch for $3. You may register at the door on Monday, June 19 at 8:30 a.m. or call Chevette Waller at (804) 216-1986 or (804) 768-6110. You may also e-mail [email protected].

Delaware State’s backcourt received a huge boost earlier this week as guard Johquin Wiley decided to commit. The L.C. Bird guard averaged 10.5 points and 6.8 assist last season, as he led the Skyhawks to a state championship. His strong play over his high school career earned him offers from schools like Campbell, James Madison, Longwood, and Norfolk State, but ultimately it was Delaware State that got the VHSL 5A State Player of the Year. Because of his basketball IQ and unselfishness, many people, including his coach, believe his game will translate well at the collegiate level. “Pinky’s basketball acumen…