Former L.C. Bird safety and quarterback, Ant Harris, got some long-awaited and well-deserved news last week. The former UVA standout was added to the Minnesota Vikings active roster. The move was announced when the Vikings placed Antone Exum on injured reserve, per the Minneapolis Star Tribune. After some mock drafts had him going as high as the fourth round, Harris’ draft stock slipped, probably due to his size and an injury that caused him to miss his pro day and the senior bowl – not for a lack of quality in play. Though he wasn’t selected, he was immediately signed…
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National Wrestling Hall of Fame member Michael Moore rode off into the sunset on top. Fresh off back-to-back state champions, Moore retired from coaching. Entering the fray, another coach with a plethora of experience at all levels, is Hal Miles. “We are very fortunate to get a coach with Coach Miles’ qualifications,” said Matoaca AD Larry Stewart. “He has coached some of the best wrestlers in the world and we are looking forward to continuing the success of our wrestling program under him.” Though he took a couple of years off, Miles has coached wrestling at the prestigious Fox Catcher…
It was the North versus the South in the Chesterfield Quarterback League Super Bowl 2015 play at the Ted Salmon Stadium 360 Athletic Complex off Hull Street Road. The three brackets, Minors, Juniors and Seniors, played their hearts out, and mostly, the South ruled with the Juniors and Seniors bringing home the trophy. The Minors, National Conference Champions Matoaca Indians (26-13) versus National Conference Champions Spring Run (33-6) played strong defense on the field keeping the game scoreless until the final six minutes of the game when Spring Run’s Kyle Charlton, rushed over the goal line. They missed the point…
In a year that many observers wrote off Thomas Dale after they lost their last three games of the regular season, the Knights made a surprising run in the playoffs. Their perseverance culminated in the state semi-final game when they met an athletic and bigger Oscar Smith team last Saturday, ultimately losing 21-3. “I’m just really proud of our team after they were able to turn it around from a three game slide,” head coach Kevin Tucker said. “It feels good to make it to the state semi-final, but it just wasn’t the outcome we were looking for.” Thomas Dale…
With their 13-7 victory last Friday night over Cosby at Ed Karpus field, Thomas Dale secured a date with destiny this Saturday. The Knights, who won the 2009 state championship, will get a rematch with Oscar Smith, the team they defeated 20-17 in the state semi-finals when late coach Vic Williams led them to the Promised Land. “Let’s do this for coach Williams and Ben Brockwell!” a player yelled in the huddle after the victory Friday night’s win. That has been a theme for the Knights this season. From the recurring green and pink socks they have worn for renal…
BOYS Coming off of a great 23-3 season, the Skyhawk boys will be looking for vengeance. They went out in the 5A regional semifinals in a double-overtime heart-breaker against Henrico in what many felt was the essentially the state championship game. The Warriors cruised through the playoffs to the title. Despite the loss of Kenny Williams (UNC) and C.J. Miles (Roanoke College) the Skyhawks will simply reload, not rebuild. Projected Starting Five G – Johquin Wiley G – Mario Haskett F – Charles Falden F – Tahkey Williams C – Jyles Webster Top Player: Mario Haskett is this year’s top…
BOYS Meadowbrook finished 17-7 last year, and this year’s version of the team is going to have to work hard to reach last year’s level of success. They graduated all five starters (Antonio Davis, Khylil James, Tyshawn Jeter, Elijah Baker and Wesley Hardaway), but they should get a boost from James “Amp” Williams who transferred from Clover Hill. The Monarchs ended their season last year in a 63-59 loss to Matoaca, coming in the Conference 12 tournament. Projected Starting Five G – Alphonzo Mason G – Daequan Young G – James Williams F – Jordan Jeter F – Richard Legree…
BOYS The Knights are coming off of a 1-21 season last year that they will definitely be looking to improve upon, given that they return every player from their roster last year. Projected Starting Five G – Elijah Gregory G – Jalen Blackwell F – T.J. Jordan F – Carlton Williams C – Max Evans Top Player: Elijah Gregory is the real player to watch for this Dale basketball team. He is returning again for his senior year to start at point guard. Elijah is going to be the focal point for the Knights offense this year. Gregory was last…
L.C. Bird lost in the playoffs. That six-word sentence sent shockwaves through the Central Region last Friday. The Skyhawks finally fell from postseason grace after an epic nearly four season run that included three consecutive state championships and a 33-game winning streak. Hermitage defeated the Skyhawks 21-12 last Friday at Randolph-Macon to advance to the 5A South region semi-finals. It wasn’t really close, either. Quarterback Eli Odom and the Panthers were the better team. Let’s not take a crumb away from L.C. Bird. You’re entitled to whatever opinion you may have developed about the program that’s become increasingly mercurial as…
For the third time in 15 years, the Thomas Dale Knights and the C.D. Hylton Bulldogs met in the 6A South Regional Quarterfinals, and this time, the Knights prevailed victoriously, 17-14. Led by Roderick Wilson’s 19 tackles and one sack, the Knights’ Dark Zone defense was present early and often against the high-powered Bulldog offense. “Wilson’s 19 tackles is one heck of a game at any level,” head coach Kevin Tucker said. “We’ve asked our guys on defense to come out and do things they’re not used to and they have all stepped-up this year.” After holding Hylton to a…