Triumph in the Face of Adversity
1While everyone may deserve a second chance, not everyone gets one. A former Thomas Dale running back had to break more than tackles in his high school career, battling adversity to triumph on the field. As a senior with a nagging ankle injury, he rushed for 1,010 yards and caught the eyes of college recruiters. Like many Knights backs before him, he was destined for a scholarship. There was one missing ingredient – grades. Finney did not meet the NCAA’s academic requirements to play college sports. However, an opportunity for redemption is knocking and Finney has answered. He’s getting his…
Former Knights Product Gaining Interest
0C.J. Reavis has found plenty of college interest at Eastern Mississippi after being dismissed from Virginia Tech. Per his twitter account, a “monster” has been created, and he’s been playing like one. Reavis has 23 tackles, six pass break-ups and two interceptions, one that went for a touchdown. First to offer Reavis was West Virginia University, and last Wednesday, the Iowa State Cyclones extended an offer. The former Thomas Dale standout figures to continue to attract attention from more major programs before committing a third time.
Moore nabs first college offer
1L.C. Bird linebacker Isaiah Moore (6-2, 210) has picked up his first offer from Old Dominion University. The junior made varsity as a sophomore and earned a starting position, improving as the season went along, stepping up big in the postseason, especially against Salem (Virginia Beach) in the state semi-finals. This season, Moore has 33 tackles, five for a loss, two sacks, a forced fumble, three recovered fumbles, two interceptions, a pass deflection and a blocked kick. This should be the first of several offers to come for Moore.
Armstrong commits to Nevada
0Speaking of offers, former Matoaca wideout and current Trinity Episcopal receiver Trevion Armstrong announced his college commitment at Trinity’s homecoming game last Friday. He’ll be playing his college football at the University of Nevada, the Wolfpack. Armstrong transferred along with quarterback Blake Bowen after the 2013 season. He fielded many offers, but chose Nevada out of a final four that included Pittsburgh, Illinois and Toledo.
Meadowbrook alum with Brooklyn Nets
0Justin Harper, a product of Meadowbrook High and the University of Richmond is currently playing with the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets pre-season. Brooklyn signed Harper on September 18, following a rock-solid season with Felice Scandone in Italy’s Series A league. On October 8, Harper scored 11 points and grabbed three rebounds against the Philadelphia 76ers. From here, Harper could make Brooklyn, go to the NBA Development League, or opt to play overseas again. Harper appeared in 14 games for the Orlando Magic in the 2011-2012 season.
Equestrians Earn 4-H Prizes
0The 2015 Virginia State 4-H Championship Horse and Pony Show was held Sept. 10-13 in Lexington’s Virginia Horse Center. This statewide horse show hosts more than 700 youth from across the state, who compete in a wide variety of contests, as well as the State Championship Horse and Pony Show. The show is in its 54th year and draws more than 2,000 youth, parents and volunteers from across the state. The show is run by volunteers, many of whom grew up in the program and continue to give back. Congratulations to the 13 youth, representing three different clubs from Chesterfield…
Game Recaps: Football Week 6
0Thomas Dale 28, Dinwiddie 13 The Knights’ defense rose to the occasion, defeating the Generals 28-13 on Saturday afternoon at Ed Karpus field. Thomas Dale jumped out to a 7-0 lead when Dinwiddie punter Joseph Tyree’s knee touched the ground on a kick. Matt Lawton ran a QB sneak to give the Knights a lead. Dinwiddie answered, with a six-yard run by Tye Freeland to tie the score at 7-7. Led by primarily the passing game in this contest, the Knights would stretch the lead out to as much as 28-7 on a pair of touchdowns by Brian Bullock (one…
Dogpound Grrrr Issue
0Hello and welcome back to the wonderful world of the Dogpound. Now I have nothing against change, change can be good, but at the same time, while you are adjusting to that change it can be a real pain. For example: when I go shopping at my local grocery store, I know where every item is and I can walk the store from right to left and perfectly get everything I need without any fuss or muss. Now our grocery store has decided to change everything around. The spring water for my fish used to be on the first aisle…