Matoaca boys’ soccer finished last season 8-6-2 under Jay Parker, who’s now the football coach. This will be Victor Malagisi’s first year at the helm. “Our system of training and play has changed from the past, and the players are responding positively to the new system being developed at Matoaca,” said Malagisi. Malagisi didn’t want to talk specifics on individuals, but said that senior goalkeeper Justin Almond will be taking over duties minding the net. “I know my players are poised to be successful and prepared to take on any challenge they are presented with,” said the first-year coach. “I…
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The Jacobs Road Elementary School Jaguars won the Cub Division 9-U Big Ten Championship over the Midlothian Mustangs, 22-17, on March 9. First row: cheerleaders, Sydney Hoy, Olivia Duncan, Delanie Harper, Emma Jarrett; second row, Savannah Poore, Kaelah Goodman-Robinson, Madison Thompson, Alyssa Inge, Makayla Reed and Brooklyn Gale; third row, April Harper, Trinity Evans and Brandi Hoy; fourth row, Jamari Walker, Evan Lee, Paxton Hensley and Devon Raines; fifth row, Myles Morgan, Seth Cheatham, Aaron Harrison, Jaylen Cooper, Gabriel Lightfoot and Jaden Thompson; sixth row, principal Jennifer Lenz, assistant head coach Doug Lee, assistant principal Joel Eberts and head coach…
The Falling Creek Blackhawks 12-U basketball team won the Chesterfield Basketball League Championship in the Nets SEC division on Feb. 23 with a 57-45 win over Enon-Marguerite Christian. The Blackhawks finished the regular season with a 9-1 record, losing only to a tough Midlothian team. In the playoffs, Falling Creek defeated Scott and Swift Creek to make it to the championship game. This is the third year in a row that the Falling Creek Blackhawks have won a CBL championship. In 2017, the 10-U won the Bear NCAA Championship, and in 2018 they won the Minor Pac-10 Championship. Front, Kyrie…
CHAPEL HILL, NC - JANUARY 16: Kenny Williams #24 of the North Carolina Tar Heels during their game at the Dean Smith Center on January 16, 2017 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
What do you get the college basketball player who has everything? Another national championship. Kenny Williams, a L.C. Bird High graduate, is a senior at No. 1 Midwest seed North Carolina. After already winning a national title in 2017, he’s looking to end his college career on top. With a 81-59 win over ninth-seeded Washington on Sunday, Williams and company advance to the Sweet Sixteen to face Auburn at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Once the apple of then-VCU coach Shaka Smart’s eye, Williams committed to Roy Williams and North Carolina late in the recruiting process after Smart left for the University…
Once not considered a competitive program, L.C. Bird High School’s boys soccer program developed and grew into one under Juan Chavez. The development and growth have continued under second-year head coach Bobby Clarke. This season, the Skyhawks will contend with the loss of eight starting seniors, highlighted by All-Conference and All-Region performer Kevin Medina. L.C. Bird will be very young in the net and on defense with a more experienced midfield and forward unit. Alejandro Compos is just a freshman, but is an experienced goalie with plenty of club soccer experience. Clarke called him a “very solid player” who “leads…
In Chris Olsen’s second year at Matoaca High School, the Warriors experienced another successful season. They finished 14-5, but didn’t make the playoff run they hoped for, falling at the hands of Douglas Freeman in the first round of the regional tournament. Gone are three key contributors: Hunter Vaughan (club baseball at Longwood University), Justin Parker (North Carolina Central University) and Jacob Waltman. The Warriors will have a lot of options and depth on the mound this year. Juniors Troy Whitaker, Brandon Arrowood, Chase Garrett and Marcus Dreher should all see time on the bump. Look for Whitaker to take…
Like Thomas Dale High School baseball, softball went on a ride last year that took them to the state semifinals, where they fell to Grassfield. And like their diamond counterparts, they’ll do everything they can to get back and make it to the promised land under coach Patrick Sweet. Three seniors graduated from the 15-7 team: T’Asijah Vaughan (Virginia State), Brooke Dudley and Rebecca Kirby. The former two were starters, and the latter was a reserve player who provided great leadership. Longwood University pledge and senior Leigha Hill will enter the circle for her last season pitching for Thomas Dale.…
Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation recently named Paul D. Wilmoth its new sports tourism coordinator. Wilmoth was chosen after a national recruitment process. He will be replacing Danny Bonifas, who held the position for almost two years. Bonifas took a position with Richmond Region Tourism. Wilmoth will begin his new duties March 25. Wilmoth will make $62,519 a year, according to a Chesterfield County spokesman. Having worked for more than 30 years in the parks and recreation field, Wilmoth brings a wide range of experience to the position. He has been with Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation as a senior…
Field Master Jim Daniels of Chester was the recipient of the annual William Whitehurst Trophy at a closing meet March 9. Daniels is pictured aboard Raleigh, an 1,800-pound former Richmond Police Department horse. Princess Anne Hunt awards the trophy to the member who shows exemplary dedication to the hunt for the year. Princess Anne Hunt’s kennels are located on the grounds of Sherwood Forest Plantation in Charles City. Twice weekly hunts are conducted from late October through the first of March in Charles City and surrounding counties. Approximately 100 members – riders and social members – participate in the festivities.
Thomas Dale High School baseball made a historic run last year, earning the program’s first trip to the state tournament. They return a wealth of pitching depth and some great offensive pieces to navigate through a tough schedule in 2019. Three key contributors departed: Tyler Bailey, shortstop, and Tanner Holben, third baseman, were first team All-State and have gone on to college. Drew Camp, the team’s first baseman, was second team All-State and is also in college. “One of our strengths this year will be pitching depth,” coach Chris Marshall said. “We return our No. 1 starter, Karson Jennings, along with…