7-20-2010 - CONGRATS to Dillyn Carpenter and her Chesterfield United FC U12 team for winning the U.S. Youth Soccer Regional Championship held in West Virginia last. The girls had won the 2010 State Cup Championship before capturing the Regional title.
6-14-2010 - VISAA Player of the Year (Baseball) Campbell Henkle (St. Christopher's). Highlights this season included pitching a Perfect Game against state champions Benedictine and a No-Hitter against Liberty. SPECIAL CONGRATS CAMPBELL......
6-14-2010 - VISAA All StateFirst Team All-Region (Baseball) - Campbell Henkle (St. Christopher's), Casey Fox (St. Christopher's) / Second Team (Baseball) -Colton Konvicka (Benedictine), Jordan Tarsovich (Trinity Episcopal). CONGRATS TO ALL.....
6-11-2010 - First Team All-Region (Baseball) - Christian Hamlett (Cosby), Austin Kilbourne (Matoaca), Kyle Whitty (Freeman), Mitchell Shifflet (Cosby) / Second Team (Baseball) -Erik Payne(Godwin), Mac Hudgins (Freeman), Chris King (Dinwiddie). CONGRATS TO ALL.....
6-11-2010 -Dominion District Coach of the Year (Baseball) - Ray Moore (Freeman High School) - former player for his Dad Freeman Coach Kenny Moore and Mary Washington University Alum). Central District Player of the Year - (Baseball) Chris King(Dinwiddie). SPECIAL CONGRATS TO YOU BOTH......
6-11-2010 - First Team All-District (Baseball) - Mac Hudgins (Freeman), Austin Kilbourne (Matoaca), Mitchell Shifflet (Cosby), Christian Hamlett (Cosby), Kyle Whitty (Freeman). Second Team All-District (Baseball) - Nathan Chamberlin (Matoaca), Logan Walker (Matoaca), Owen Beightol (Deep Run), Tyler Lane (Godwin). CONGRATS TO ALL.....
6-10-2010 - Second Team All-Region (Soccer) - Alex Pinkleton (Maggie Walker Governors School), First Team All-District (Soccer) Morgan Conklin (Clover Hill High). CONGRATS GIRLS.....
6-4-2010 - CONGRATS to Nathan Chamberlin a catcher from Matoaca High School who will continue his baseball career for the Blue Hose of Presbyterian College in North Carolina. PROUD OF YOU NATHAN.....
6-3-2010 - CONGRATS to the following college signees (Danny Klein) of Midlothian High School will continue his basketball career at Christopher Newport University, (Blake Hutchison) of Cosby High school will continue his football career for Hampden Sydney College and (Jordan Edgerton) of Cosby High School will continue his football career for Randolph Macon College. CONGRATS BOYS.....
5-15-2010 - CONGRATS to Becky Patton, Meredith Donahue and Ally Koonce of Collegiate School winning the VISL Division 1 Girls Soccer Tournament Championship held a Ukops Park.......
4-27-2010 - SPECIAL CONGRATS to Kyle Jolly (6'5 3/4, 308 lbs) offensive guard and graduating senior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill who at been selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL as a Free Agent. VERY PROUD OF YOU KYLE.....
4-15-2010 - CONGRATS to Jacob Bennett a senior (Running Back) from J.R. Tucker High School who will continue his football career for the Captains of Christopher Newport University. PROUD OF YOU JACOB.....
4-8-2010 - CONGRATS to Owen Bechtol a senior at Deep Run High School who will be continuing his baseball career at George Washington University andConner Brown a senior at Godwin High School who will be continuing his baseball career for the Dukes at James Madison University. CONGRATS BOYS......
3-31-2010 - CONGRATS to Joel Elliott senior at Chancellor High School who has committed to Denison University of Ohio where he will continue his football career for the Big Red. PROUD OF YOU JOEL......
2-24-2010 - CONGRATS to senior Jared Nussman(DE, Long Snapper) Matoaca High School who has committed to the Virginia Military Institute and will continue his football career as (Tight End) for the Keydets. PROUD OF YOU JARED.....
2-23-2010 - SPECIAL CONGRATS to Roger Bothe (Second Team All-South Defender for William & Mary College / attended Thomas Dale High School) who has signed with the Richmond Kickers to continue his career as a professional soccer player. VERY PROUD OF YOU ROGER.....http://www.richmondkickers.com/aleague/403995.html
2-17-2010 - CONGRATS to Jack Miller (LB, Trinity Episcopal School) who has committed to the University of Richmond where he will continue his football for the Spiders. PROUD OF YOU JACK.....
2-16-2010 - CONGRATS to Terrell Cooke member of the Cosby High School 4 x 200 & 4 x 400 Dominion District Champion Relay Teams. WAY TO GO TERREL.....
2-4-2010 - CONGRATS to Morgan Lusk (LB, Cosby High) and Chris Lusk (TE, Cosby High) who both signed today to continue their football careers for the Lions of Concord University in West Virginia. PROUD OF YOU BOTH.....
1-30-2010 - Virginia High School Coaches Association Honors (AAA) 1st Team - Matt Arkema (Midlothian High), 2nd Team - Conner Davis (Deep Run High), Honorable Mention - Jacob Bennett (JR Tucker High), (AA) 1st Team - Chris Ragonesi (Courtland High), 2nd Team - Joel Elliott (Chancellor High). CONGRATS TO ALL.....
1-26-2010 - Roger Bothe senior defender for WIlliam & Mary was selected by the Virginia Sports Information Directors to the First Teamfor Virginia Colleges in soccer. CONGRATS ROGER.....
1-10-2010 - Jordan Tarsovich senior infielder from Trinity Episcopal School has committed to The Virginia Military Institute where he will continue his baseball career for the Keydets. CONGRATS JORDAN.....
12-28-2009 - Ryan Powis senior offensive lineman standout from James River High School has committed to The United States Military Academy at West Point where he will continue his football career for the Cadets. CONGRATS RYAN.....
12-28-2009 - All-Metro Football First Team 2009 (Offense); Conner Davis (OL) Deep Run High, Matt Arkema (OL) Midlothian High. Second Team (Offense); Fuller Hoepner (QB) Cosby High; Honorable Mention; Jack Miller (LB) Trinity Episcopal School, John Moore (LB) Blessed Sacrament Huguenot, Danny Klein (OL) Midlothian High, Ryan Powis (OL) James River High, Drew Petrohovich (WR) Benedictine, Jacob Bennett (RB) J. R. Tucker High. CONGRATS TO ALL.....
12-24-2009 -AAA All-State Football Team 2009 - First Team - Matt Arkema (OT) Midlothian High School). CONGRATS MATT.....
12-23-2009 -AA All-State Football Team 2009 - First Team - Chris Ragonesi (DL) Courtland High. Second Team - Joel Elliott (OG) Chancellor High. CONGRATS BOYS....
12-20-2009 - VISSA All-State Football Selections - First Team: Jack Miller (LB) Trinity Episcopal School, Drew Petrohovich (WR) Benedictine, Nick Almond (WR) Trinity Episcopal School. Second Team: Kyle Wittenhauer (TE) St. Christopher's School. CONGRATS TO ALL......
12-11-2009 - SPECIAL CONGRATS to Roger Bothe (senior defender) from William & Mary Collegenamed to the NCAA Division 1 Men's Soccer All-South Region Second Team. WAY TO GO ROGER.....
12-11-2009 - VHSCA Football All-District Selections - First Team: Conner Davis (OT) Deep Run, Matt Arkema (OG) Midlothian, Ryan Powis (OT) James River, Fuller Hoepner (QB) Cosby, Jacob Bennett (RB) JR Tucker, Morgan Lusk (LB) Cosby - Second Team: Tyler Lane (DB) Mills Godwin, Dallas Simmons (RB) Deep Run, Kyle Witty (WR) Douglas Freeman, Parker Cherlin (DE) JR Tucker, Kevin Wood (DB) Mills Godwin, Danny Klein (OT) Midlothian, Christian Conklin (TE) Clover Hill, Coby Keck (K) LC Bird, Kevin Mallory (LB) Midlothian, Jordan Eggerton DB) Cosby. All-Prep League: Kyle Wittenhauer (TE) Saint Christopher's, John Moore (LB) Blessed Sacrament Huguenot. VEC:David Bogese (RB) Southampton Academy. CONGRATS TO ALL......
11-30-2009 - CONGRATS to both Christopher Ragonesi (senior DE from Courtland High School) named Defensive Player of the Year and Joel Elliott (senior OG/LB from Chancellor High School) First Team Offense& First Team Defense for the Battlefield District / Region 1. WAY TOP GO BOYS.....
11-22-2009 - CONGRATS to Campbell Henkel (senior pitcher from St. Christopher's School) who has signed his National Letter of Intent to continue his baseball career for the Keydets of VMI. WAY TO GO CAMPBELL.....
11-18-2009 - CONGRATS to Logan Walker (senior infielder from Matoaca High School) who has committed to Bowling Green State University where he will continue his baseball career for the Falcons. WAY TO GO LOGAN.....
11-14-2009 - SPECIAL CONGRATS to #8Tim Brown team captain of the New Zealand National Soccer Team (former Richmond Kickers team captain) upon qualifying for the World Cup in South Africa after defeating Bahrain 1-0 yesterday.http://www.daylife.com/photo/04tagS182G6JE
10-31-2009 - CONGRATS to Kyle Wittenauer (senior tight end from St. Christopher's School) who has committed to Yale University where he will continue his football career. WAY TO GO KYLE.....
8-30-2009 - CONGRATS to Chris King (from Dinwiddie High School) who has signed with Liberty University where he will continue his baseball career for the Flames. WAY TO GO CHRIS.....
8-29-2009 - CONGRATS to the Richmond Kickers Professional Team on winning the 2009 USL Division 2 Soccer Championship. We did it guys. A team effort by all.....Also special CONGRATS to Yombay William selected as USL Defender of the Year and RonniePaschal USL Goalkeeper of the Year. CONGRATS TO EVERYONE.....
8-21-2009 - THE VIDEO OF USAIN BOLT AND HIS WORLD RECORD 9.58 IN THE 100 METERS AT THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IS A MUST SEE... cut and past this URL into to your browser and enjoy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=By1JQFxfLMM
8-6-2009 - CONGRATS to Austin Kilbourne aMatoaca High School rising senior who committed to the University of Maryland yesterday and will continue his baseball career for the Terrapins. I AM VERY PROUD OF YOU AUSTIN.....
7-10-2009 - SPECIAL CONGRATS to Ann Lumpkin (recent graduate of Godwin High School and who will be playing soccer for Virginia Tech this fall) was chosen as the VHSCA State Player of Year for Soccer. I AM VERY PROUD OF YOU ANN....
6-30-2009 - CONGRATS to Matt Arkema a rising senior (Guard, Center) from Midlothian High School who has signed his full scholarship offer yesterday and is now proudly an official Virginia Tech Hokie. I AM VERY PROUD OF YOU MATT.....
6-19-2009 - SPECIALCONGRATS to Becky Patton of the Collegiate School chosen as the VISSA DIVISION 1 State Player of the Year for soccer . I AM VERY PROUD OF YOU BECKY.....
6-19-2009 - VHSCAAll-State Awards - Second Team (Baseball) - Reed Gragnani (Godwin), Honorable Mention: Austin Kilbourne (Matoaca) VISAA All-State Awards / Division 1First Team (Baseball) - Cambell Henkel (St. Christopher's) - Second Team:Jackson Freeman (St. Christopher's), Jordan Tarsovich (Trinity) - Division 2 First Team: Drew Coker (Steward) - VISSAAll State Awards / Division 2First Team: (Soccer) Becky Patton (Collegiate), Emily Tatum (Collegiate) - Second Team:Ally Koonce (Collegiate). CONGRATS TO ALL.....
6-15-2009 - CONGRATS to Cosby High School rising senior Mitchell Shifflett who set the all-time Perfect Game Baseball events record in the 60 at the Metrodome Showcase with a laser time clocking of 6.11 and Austin Kilbournelikewisea rising senior atMatoaca High School who alsohad an overall outstanding performance at the Showcase. PROUD OF YOU BOYS.....
6-14-2009 - First Team All-Region (Baseball) - Reed Gragnani (Godwin), Austin Kilbourne (Matoaca) / Second Team:Bradley Shaban (Cosby) - (Soccer) All-Region Player of the Year Anne Lumpkin (Godwin), others making First Team All-Region:Hallie Rogers (Monacan), Second Team:Taryn O'Shea (Clover Hill),Taylor Mertz (James River), (Soccer) - League Independent Schools Division - Becky Patton (Collegiate), Emily Tatum (Collegiate), Christian Archuleta (Trinity), (Lacrosse) - Barbara Strehler (Trinity), Betsy & Katie Mastropieri (Collegiate). CONGRATS TO ALL.....
6-5-2009 - CONGRATS to Sam McGarrity (Defender) from James River High School who will continue his soccer career with the Wildcats of Randolph College in Lynchburg. YOU EARNED IT SAM AND I AM SO PROUD OF YOU....
5-29-2009 - CONGRATS to District Players of the Year(Baseball) Reed Gragnani (Godwin), Ben Verlander (Goochland), (Soccer) Anne Lumpkin (Godwin). PROUD OF YOU ALL.....
5-29-2009 - First Team (Baseball)All-District Selections:Austin Kilbourne (Matoaca),Logan Walker (Matoaca), Austin McGowan (James River), Reed Gragnani (Mills Godwin), Bradley Shaban (Cosby), Ben Verlander (Goochland) - Second Team:Conner Brown (Godwin), Owen Beightol (Deep Run), Jake Snyder (Deep Run), Tyler Lane (Godwin), Mitchell Shifflet (Cosby), Miles McQuaig (Midlothian), Ross Haynes (West Point). First Team (Soccer) All-District Selections:Taryn O'Shea (Clover Hill), Ann Lumpkin (Godwin), Hallie Rogers (Monacan), Taylor Mertz (James River), Katie Salmons (Manchester), Second Team: Courtney Zamparello (James River), Mariah Landry (Midlothian), Aubrey Ewell (James River), Amanda Paris (Monacan), Haley Meyer (Midlothian), Morgan Conklin (Clover Hill), Lauren Abraham (Godwin), Alexandria Pinkleton (MWGS), CONGRATS TO ALL.....
5-22-2009 - CONGRATS to junior Mike Wallace from Randolph Macon College named to the All-ODAC First Team for the second year in a row. AWESOME MIKE.....
5-20-2009 - CONGRATS to Charlie Donahue (midfielder) from Douglas Freeman High School who will continue his soccer career at Emory University in Atlanta. WAY TO GO CHARLIE......
5-5-2009 - CONGRATS to linebacker Doug Fraser of Douglas Freeman High School who willcontinue his football career at Washington & Lee University. PROUD OF YOU DOUG.....
5-1-2009 - "A difficult decision looms for Godwin’s Reed Gragnani." For the complete Richmond Times Dispatch article click on the link below.
4-28-2009 - CONGRATS to Josh Vaughan (RB) from the University of Richmond who has signed as a free agent with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the NFL. WAY TO GO JOSH......
4-20-2009 - SPECIAL CONGRATS to James Craig (LB, S) from Godwin High School who has made the East Carolina Football team as a walk-on. Persistence and years of hard work have paid off handsomely for him and he has now fulfilled the first leg of his football dream. I AM SO VERY PROUD OF YOU JAMES....
3-15-2009 - CONGRATS to Bill Skrobacz (LB) from Deep Run High School who has committed to the University of Virginia where he will continue his football career for the Cavaliers. PROUD OF YOU BILLY.....
3-10-2009 - CONGRATS to Michael Helbig (P, INF) from Midlothian High School who has committed to Randolph Macon College where he will continue his baseball career for the Yellow Jackets. PROUD OF YOU MICHAEL....
3-5-2009 - CONGRATS to Josh Wells (QB) from Hanover High School who has committed to James Madison University where he will continue his football career (at TE) for the Spiders. PROUD OF YOUR JOSH....
3-5-2009 - CONGRATS to Jackson Freeman (FB) from Saint Christophers's School who has signed with Brown University where he will continue his football career for the Bears. PROUD OF YOU JACKSON....
3-5-2009 - CONGRATS to Mike Goad (TE) from Matoaca High School who has committed to the University of Richmond where he will continue his football career for the Spiders. PROUD OF YOU MIKE....
3-5-2009 - CONGRATS to Taylor Mertz (defender) from James River High School who has signed withOld Dominion University and will continue her career with the Monarchs. WAY TO GO TAYLOR.....
1-9-2009 - CONGRATS to Austin McGowan of James River High School who has committed to continue his baseball career beginning this fall at Old Dominion University. PROUD OF YOU AUSTIN.....
12-29-2008 - CONGRATS to Jennfier Rose (St.Catherine's), Madison Parrish (Thomas Dale), and Ashley Capozzoli (James River) selectedFirst Team All-Metro Field Hockey. WAY TO GO GIRLS.....
12-16-2008 - CONGRATS to Bradley Shaban (Cosby High School) who hassigned withJames Madison Universityand will continue his baseball career with the Dukes. PROUD OF YOU BRAD,,,,,
12-16-2008 - Late SPECIAL CONGRATS to Kevin Sias (Midlothian High School & BSH) who is playing baseball for the Falcons of Bowling Green University in Ohio. AWESOME KEVIN.....
12-9-2008 - SPECIAL CONGRATS to Madison Parrish of Thomas Dale high school who was offered a sizeable scholarship and has committed to Davidson College where she will continue her field hockey careerfor the Wildcats. PROUD OF YOU MADISON.....
12-9-2008 - SPECIAL CONGRATS to Tim Rose formerly of St. Christopher's School (Amherst College) selected NESCAC First Team All-Conference (OL) and D3 Football All-East Region Third Team (Offense). VERY PROUD OF YOU TIM.....
12-9-2008 - First Team All-Region Football (OT, Conner Davis, Deep Run / RB, Jacbob Bennett, JR Tucker / DE, Jake Snyder, Deep Run.. Second Team All-Region (LB, Billy Skrobacz, Deep Run)...Third Team All-Region (OL, Matt Arkema,Midlothian)... All-Prep League (TE, Kyle Wittenauer, St. Christopher's / RB, Jackson Freeman, St. Christopher's). CONGRATS TO ALL.....
11-22-2008 - FIrst Team All-District Football (QB, Josh Wells, Hanover / OT, Conner Davis, Deep Run / WR, Blake Forlines, Godwin / DE, Jake Snyder, Deep Run / RB, Jacob Bennett, Tucker / LB, Michael Goad, Matoaca / TE, Billy Skrobacz, Deep Run / OT, Matt Arkema, Midlothian. CONGRATS TO ALL.....
11-22-2008 -- Second Team All-District Football(LB, Doug Fraser, Freeman / CB, Tyler Lane, Godwin / OT, Ryan Prowis, James River / LB, Jacob Schmitz, James River / LB, Jack Miller, Trinity. CONGRATS TO ALL.....
11-17-2008 - CONGRATS to Eric Payne (Godwin High School) who has accepted a scholarship to continue his baseball career for the Gamecocks of the University of South Carolina. WAY TO GO ERIC.....
11-7-2008 - CONGRATS to McKenzie Vergara (Radford University Soccer) named to Big South All-Conference First Team....
10-20-2008 - CONGRATS to the following soccer players who have committed for the Fall of 2009 / Erin Liberatore (College of William & Mary), Hallie Rogers (Old Dominion University, Taylor Mertz (Old Dominion University, Courtney Zamparello (Longwood University and Katie Salmons (Western Carolina University). PROUD OF YOU ALL....
9-23-2008 - CONGRATS to Neil McGroarty (a graduate of St. Christopher's School) who has though his motivation and hard work been offered a walk-on slot with the lacrosse team for the Hoyas of Georgetown University. VERY PROUD OF YOU NEIL......
9-19-2008 - CONGRATSto Stanley Nyazambaof the Richmond Kickers who has signed a developmental contract with the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer. BEST OF LUCK STANLEY.....
9-4-2008 - CONGRATS to Stanley Nyazamba of the Richmond Kickers the 2008 recipient of the USL Second Division Rookie Of The Year Award. AWESOME.....
8-1-2008 - CONGRATS to Emily Tatum (a rising senior from Collegiate School) who has verbally committed to continue her soccer career at Clemson University and Betsy Mastropieri (a 2007 & 2008 All-American Lacrosse player and rising senior at Collegiate School) who has verbally committed to continue her career at Notre Dame University. WAY TO GO GIRLS.....
7-9-2008 - CONGRATS to rising senior Reed (what a great name) Gragnani short stop for the Eagles of Godwin High School who has verbally committed to continue his baseball career at the University of Virginia. PROUD OF YOU REED.....
7-8-2008 - CONGRATS to recent graduate Paul Nice middle infielder (from Powhatan High School) who has been offered a scholarship to continue his baseball career for the Rams of Virginia Commonwealth University. PROUD OF YOU PAUL.....
7-8-2008 - CONGRATS to rising senior Drew Coker secondbaseman for Steward School who has verbally comitted to continue his baseball career at Old Dominion University next year. PROUD OF YOU DREW.....
7-5-2008 - CONGRATS to Austin Stadler first baseman/pitcher from James River High School selected The 2008 Richmond Times Dispatch Boys Athlete of the Year. Austin will be continuing his baseball career for the Demon Deacons of Wake Forest University beginning in August. AWESOME AUSTIN.....
6-24-2008 - 2008 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup/Richmond Kickers will face the 2007 winner of the Cup New England Revolution at Veterans Stadium in New Britain Connecticut in round three of the tournament. LETS WIN THE REVOLUTION BOYS....
6-19-2008 - CONGRATSAll-Metro Player of the Year Selections- (Baseball) Austin Stadler (James River) & (Soccer), Molly McKeon (Collegiate). AWESOME.....
6-19-2008 - All-Metro Selections: First team (Soccer) Joseph Haboush (Benedictine), Colin Fitzpatrick (Cosby), Patrick Innes (Thomas Dale), Molly McKeon (Colegaite), Emily Tibbens (Cosby), Emily Tatum (Collegiate), Anne Lumpkin (Godwin), Erin Liberatore (James River), Logan Newton (James River) - (Baseball) Ronnie Shaban (Cosby), Reed Gragnani (Godwin), Paul Nice (Powhatan), Austin Stadler (James River) -Second Team - Jacob Karr (LC Bird), Cameron Scales (Steward), Robert Oldham (James River), Danile Marrs (James River), Taylor Perkins (Dinwiddie), David Noack (Deep Run), Ben Verlander (Goochland) - (Track) - Freshman Haley McGuire (from Douglas Freeman) in her first track campaign registered a 2:21.32 for 800 meters & Sophomore Mitchell Shifflet (from Cosby) ran a blistering 100 meters in 10.66 w.a./ CONGRATS TO ALL.....
6-13-2008 - CONGRATS to Austin Stadler (James River High School) named Co-State Baseball Player of the Year and Central Region Player of the Year.AWESOME.....
6-13-1008 - First Team (Baseball)All-Region Selections:Ronnie Shaban (Cosby), Austin Stadler (james River), Reed Gragnani (Godwin), Taylor Perkins (Dinwiddie), Zach Jung (Collegiate), Cameron Scales (Steward) - Second Team:Daniel Marrs (James River), Austin McGowan (James River), David Noack (Deep Run), Jacob Karr (LC Bird), Paul Nice (Powhatan), Campbell Henkel (St. Christopher's), Dillion Koonce (Collegiate), Drew Coker (Steward). CONGRATS TO ALL.....
6-13-2008- CONGRATS to Erin Liberatore (James River High School) named Central Region Soccer Player of the Year. AWESOME....
6-13-2008 - First Team (Soccer) All-Region Selections: Ann Lumpkin (Godwin), Emily Tibbens (Cosby) - Second Team: Logan Newton (James River). CONGRATS TO ALL.....
6-8-2008 - CONGRATS to Mike Gallihugh a Colgate University linebacker (from Midlothian High) recently awarded The National Strength & Conditioning Association 2008 All-American Strength & Conditioning Athlete of the Year. Mike was also a finalist for the Buck Buchanan Award given to the top defensive player in the Football Championship Division for the second straight season. OUTSTANDING MIKE....
6-8-2008 - Jake Snyder (6'4, 240 lbs, DE & TE, Deep Run High School) who has committed to the University of Virginia where he will join his brother Matt (TE) as a Virginia Cavalier. CONGRATS JAKE......
6-8-2008 - CONGRATS to Austin Stadler, Austin McGowan, Daniel Marrs, Robert Oldham and the rest of the James River Team and Coaches for their repeat performance as Virginia High School State Baseball Champions. AWESOME.....
6-7-2008 - CONGRATS to Eric Fornataro a pitcher for Miami-Dade Junior College (from Godwin High School) taken in the 6th round of the Major League Baseball draft by the St. Louis Cardinals. CONGRATS to Justin Bristow pitcher for East Carolina University (also from Godwin High School) taken by the Chicago Cubs in the 5th round of the draft. Drafted in the later rounds were Evan Ocheltree (junior from Wake Forest University / 44th round by the New York Yankees), Austin Stadler (senior from James River High School / 40th round by the San Francisco Giants) and Daniel Marrs (senior James River High School / 40th round by the Philadelphia Phillies). WAY TO GO BOYS......
6-3-2006 - Austin Stadler senior first baseman and pitcher from James River High School who will be playing for the Deamon Deacons of Wake Forest in the fall was selected as the Gatorade Virginia Baseball Player of the Year. AWESOME AUSTIN.....
6-1-2008 - Justin Bristow a junior righthander who transferred from Auburn to East Carolina University (from Godwin High School) was cited at the USA South Necomer of the Year and named to the All-League Second Team. CONGRATS JUSTIN.....
6-1-2008 - Michael Wallace a sophomore outfielder at Randolph-Macon (from Powhatan High School) was selected by Rawlings and the American Baseball Coaches Association for First Team All-South Region. CONGRATS MIKE.....
6-1-2008 - Eric Curtis a freshman catcher at Virginia Commonwealth University (from Matoaca High School) was named to the Colonial Athletic Association All-Rookie Team. CONGRATS ERIC.....
5-28-2008 - All-District Players of the Year (BASEBALL) - Reed Gragnani (SS, Godwin), Austin Stadler (P, INF, James River), Ronnie Shaban (P, SS, Cosby).....(GIRLS SOCCER) - Erin Liberatore (James River)...... (BOYS SOCCER) - Patrick Innes (Thomas Dale)..... CONGRATS TO ALL.....
5-28-2008 - First Team All-District Selections (BASEBALL) - Austin Stadler (JR), Daniel Marrs (JR), Austin McGowan (JR), Bradley Shaban (Cosby), Ronnie Shaban (Cosby), Jacob Karr, (LC Bird), Ryan Barto (Midlo), Taylor Perkins (Dinwiddie), Reed Gragnani (Godwin), David Noack (Deep Run).....Second Team All-District (BASEBALL) - Beau Flinchum (Hanover), Jake Synder (Deep Run), Kevin Sias (Midlo), Tadd Bower (Cosby), Patrick Peterson (Matoaca).....First Team All-District (GIRLS SOCCER) - Anne Lumpkin (Godwin), Mariah Landry (Midlo), Erin Liberatore (JR), Katie Salmons (Manchester), Hallie Rogers (Monacan), Emily Tibbens (Cosby), Logan Newton (JR).....Second Team All-District - Nancy Wright (JR), Taylor Mertz JR), Sarah Bradley (Clover Hill), Halley Meyer (Midlo), Alicia Cella (Midlo), Kelsey Leavy (Manchester).... First Team All-District (BOYS SOCCER) - Freddie Carlon (Mills Godwin), Colin Fitzpatrick (Cosby), Patrick Innes (Thomas Dale), Jake Salmons (Manchester), Mike McCabe (Atlee).....CONGRATS TO ALL....
5-21-2008 - CONGRATS to former Richmond Kicker midfielder Marco Ferruzzi who has been namedInterim Head Coach of FC Dallas (Major League Soccer). Ferruzzi has been as assistant coach with the club for the past four years. BEST OF LUCK MARCO....
5-19-2008 - Randolph-Macon College sophomore leftfielder Mike Wallace has been named First-Team All South Region. He was named First-Team All-ODAC earlier this month. GREAT SEASON MIKE.....
5-15-2008 - CONGRATS to Stephen Oswald (OF, P) of Douglas Freeman High School who has signed a basball scholarship to continue his career for the Colonials of George Washington University this fall. WAY TO GO STEPHEN......
5-14-2008 - CONGRATS to Ann Lumpkin a junior midfielder from Godwin High School who has committed to play soccer for the Hokies of Virginia Tech next year. PROUD OF YOU ANN......
5-11-2008 - Mitchell Shifflet a sophomore at Cosby High School finished 2nd in the 100 yard dash at the Southern TrackClassic in the outstanding time of 10.66 (2.4 WP). AWESOME MITCHELL....
5-11-2008 - CONGRATS to junior Drew Coker who tossed a two-hitter and went 2 for 3 and scored two runs to help Steward School win the VCC Championship 13-1 over Kenston Forest. Camercon Scales who will be playing for Elon University this fall also went 2 for 3 and scored two runs. GREAT SEASON BOYS.....
5-8-2008 - CONGRATS to Sean Willard just a 7th grader at Midlothian Middle School won the County Championship Meet in the mile with a time of 4:55 capping an undefeated season....
5-3-2008 - Randolph-Macon College left fielder Mike Wallace a sophomore from Powhatan, earned All-Tournament Team Honors at last week's ODAC baseball playoffs. Mike led R-MC to it s first ODAC title since 1987 going 9 for 16 and driving in 9 runs. CONGRATS.....
4-6-2008 - CONGRATS to Taryn O'Shea of Clover Hill High School who has committed to Western Kentucky University where she will continue her soccer career for the Mountaineers next year. WAY TO GO TARYN....
4-6-2008 - CONGRATS to Kaila Blackburn (Midlothian Middle School) who finished the Monument Avenue 10K in 42:43 winning her age group (10-14) and Barbara Strehler (Trinity School) winning the (15-19) year old age group in a time of 38:34 placing her in 9th / Top 50 Women. WOW......
4-1-1008 - Chris Fornataro (RB) from Godwin High School
has been offered an invited walk-on slot and will continue his football career for the Trojans of the University of Southern California. Chris is also a very talented artist and film-maker and will enjoy the benefits of its highly rated program and the proximity of L.A. and Hollywood. WAY TO GO CHRIS....
4-1-2008 - CONGRATS to the following soccer players who will continue their careers at the college level - Nancy Wright of James River High School - Longwood University, Molly McKeon of Collegiate - University of Virginia, and Joseph Haboush of Benedictine - Virginia Commonwealth University.
3-5-2008 - CONGRATS to Matt Moses (of the Minnesota Twins organization) who was clocked today in 4.45 for the 40 and 6.45 (PR's) for the 60 yard dash before leaving for spring training in Florida....YOURHARD WORK THIS WINTER PAID OFF.....
2-29-2008 - CONGRATS to Tierney Willard (of Midlothian High School) who has commited to North Carolina State University and will continue her career in track and cross country for the Wolfpack.....
2-17-2008 - Barbara Strehler (Trinity Episcopal School) was named Outstanding Running Event Performer in winning the League of Independent Schools 1600 meter run (5:05.83), 1000 meter run (3:06.41), and 2nd place in the 3200 meter run (12:06.79). WAY TO GO BARBARA....
2-6-2008 - CONGRATS to Justin GIlbert (from Moanacan High School) who officially signed his full scholarship offer and will continue his football career at the University of Maryland.....
2-5-2008 - CONGRATS to Steven Landen and Brett Diamond (both from Matoaca High School) who accepted scholarship offers to continue their football careers at California University of Pennsylvania (PSAC).....
1-31-2008 - CONGRATS to Brett Diamond (from Matoaca High School) named All-State Football (Defense) 2nd Team....
12-26-2007 - Matt Watson English Midfielder for the Richmond Kickers (USL Second Division) and Baltimore Blast (Indoor Soccer) was acquired by the Carolina Railhawks of the USL First Division. BEST OF LUCK MATTY...
12-26-2007 - First Team All-Metro Football (Offense) Mason Simpson (WR) from Godwin (Defense) Brett Diamond (LB) from Matoaca, Second Team All-Metro Football) Steven Landen (C) from Matoaca, Chris Fornataro (RB) from Godwin, (Defense) Jake Snyder (DL) from Deep Run. Honorable Mention list: August Berling (LB) Benedictine, Billy Skrobacz (LB) Deep Run, Robbie White (LB) Midlothian, Justin Gilbert (T) Monacan, Ryan Kearns (T) Midlothian. CONGRATS TO ALL...
12-13-2007 - Senior Mike Gallihugh (LB) from Colgate University was named Second Team All-American by the Associated Press. He was also named Second Team as a junior and Third team as a sophomore. Mike played high school football at Midlothian and attended Blair Academy Prep. CONGRATS MIKE...
12-12-2007 - Hampden Sydney senior Drew Smith (WR) from Mills Godwin has been chosen as the 2007 Virginia College Division Football Player of the Year by the Virginia Sports Information Directors Association. Drew is also a recent recipient of the Small College Dudley Award. CONGRATS DREW...
12-10-2007 - All-Region Football (Defense) 1st Team (Brett Diamond from Matoaca) All-Region Football (Offense) 2nd Team (Mason Simpson & Chris Fornataro from Mills Godwin), All-District Football (Offense) 1st Team (Steven Landen from Matoaca, Josh Wells from Hanover, Chris Fornataro and Mason Simpson from Godwin, Ryan Kearns from Midlothian) All-District Football (Offense) 2nd Team (Jake Snyder from Deep Run) All-District Football (Defense) 1st Team (Jake Snyder & Billy Skrobacz from Deep Run, Robbie White from Midlothian, Mason Simpson from Godwin) All-District Football (Defense) 2nd Team (Jeremiah Williams from Buckingham) All-Region Prep League (Offense Neil McGroarty & Defense Lon Nunley from St. Christopher's). CONGRATS TO ALL...
12-5-2007 - Paul Nice (INF) 2nd Team All-Metro from Powhatan High School has signed with Bluefield College (Division II) to play baseball in 2008. CONGRATS...
12-2-2007 - CONGRATS to former Richmond Kicker Dwyane De Rosario (F) who headed home the game-winner as the MLS Houston Dynamo defeated the New England Revolution to win the 2007 MLS Championship in front of 50,000 people at RFK Stadium. Dawyne was awarded Game MVP and it is his fourth MLS Championship since leaving the Kickers in 2001.
11-28-2007 - Taylor Perkins (P, INF) Central Region Player of the Year from Dinwiddie High School has signed with Virginia Commonwealth University to play baseball in 2008. CONGRATS...
11-23-2007 - CONGRATS to Josh Wells (QB) and the Hanover Hawks who defeated Patrick Henry High School 24-7 to win the Central Region, Division 5 Football Championship...
11-20-2007 - Robert Oldham (OF) from James River High School has signed with Longwood University to play baseball in 2008. CONGRATS...
11-18-2007 - CONGRATS to Nici Thomas senior at Rhodes College (attended Atlee High School) who earned NCAA Divison III All-Region distinction by finishing 24th out of 186 runners at the South/Southeast Cross Country meet held in Williamsburg.
11-9-2007 - CONGRATS to he following college signees; Ronnie Shaban (INF/P) from (Cosby High School) with Virginia Tech; Tadd Bower (1B) from Cosby High School with William & Mary; Kenny Stonebeck (SS) from (Colonial Heights High School) with Old Dominion University.
11-7-2007 - McKenzie Vergara of Radford University (Forward) was selected Second Team Big South All-Conference. CONGRATS...
11-1-2007 - Sean Willard of Midlothian Middle School won the Chesterfield County Midlle School Cross Championship today held at Point of Rocks Park. He blazed the 3k event (2.3 miles) in 11:52. WAY TO GO SEAN...Not to be outdone his sister Krista Willard a freshman at Midlothian High School set the JV course record at the new Pocohontas Park course in the Chesterfield Dominion District Cross Country Championship today. Her time for the 5k event was a very impressive 19:27. WAY TO GO KRISTA...
10-18-2007 - Congratulations to Anne Lumpkin (of Godwin High School) and her team the McLean Freedom as they have won the U-17 Girls Virginia State Soccer Championship. They now move on to play in the Regional Championship to be held in Maine early next summer.
10-19-2007 - Special congratulations to Daniel Deck of Monacan High School who plays Lacrosse for the Richmond Shock for running the fastest 40 yard time ever recorded by me with a 4.37 on the football field at Midlothian Middle School yesterday. WAY TO GO DANIEL...
10-19-2007 - Mike Gallahugh (LB) formerly of Midlothian High School continues to rack up tackles and honors for the Red Raiders of Colgate University. He was named Pariot League Defensive Player of the Week and for the season leads the Patriot League in tackles (11.83) per game. WAY TO GO MIKE.....
October 8, 2007 - Justin Gilbert (OT 6'6 283 lbs) from Monacan High School has verbally committed to play football at the University of Maryland in 2008. CONGRATS.....
October 3, 2007 - Cameron Scales (OF) from Steward School has verbally committed to play baseball at Elon University in 2008. CONGRATS....
September 21, 2007 - Hampden-Sydney College junior running back Josh Simpson has been named the Old Dominion Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week. The honor is Simpson's first of the season and the third of his career. Simpson racked up 293 total yards of offense and set an Old Dominion Athletic Conference and Hampden-Sydney record with seven touchdowns. WAY TO GO JOSH....
September 1, 2007 - Austin Stadler (P, OF) from James River High School has verbally committed (along teammate Daniel Marrs) to Wake Forest University in 2008. CONGRATS....
August 30, 2007 - The Karr twins (Joshua & Jacob) from LC Bird High School have verbally committed to play baseball at Wingate University ( Division II) in North Carolina in 2008. CONGRATS BOYS....
August 29, 2007 - Kenny Younger (# 48) formerly of Mills Godwin High will be starting for the Virgina Tech Hokies on special teams (punt return and kickoffs) as they begin their season this Saturday vs. East Carolina. WAY TO GO KENNY...
August 29,2007 - Richard Graham (# 64) formerly of St. Christopher's School has earned the starting job at left offensive guard position for the Virginia Tech Hokies as they begin their season this Saturday vs. East Carolina. WAY TO GO RICHARD....
August 26, 2007 - Richmond Kickers lose a heartbreaker (8-7 on PK's) in the 2007 USL Second Division Championship Game vs. Harrisburg City Islanders in Richmond last night. TOUGH LOSS, BUT A GREAT SEASON NONETHELESS..
August 24, 2007 - Mike Burke of the Richmond Kickers named USL Second Division MVP for 2007. CONGRATS....
August 20, 2007 - Tyler Wilson (Pitcher) an Under Armour Pre-Season All-American and University of Virginia freshman (formerly Midlothian High School) has made the final cut and was selected to the 2007 USA Baseball Junior National Team. The Championship will be held in Ixtapa/Zlhuatanejo, Mexico from August 25-September 2. CONGRATS TYLER & GO TEAM USA....
August 19, 2007 - Richmond Kickers beat the Charlotte Eagles 2-1 in double overtime and will host the USL2 Championship Game on Saturday August 25th at 8:00PM at the City Stadium. It will be nationally televised as well on Fox Soccer Channel. CONGRATS....
August 18, 2007 - Ronnie Pascale of the Richmond Kickers was named USL2 Goalkeeper of the Year. He was also selected to the USL2 All-League First Team along with teammates Matt Watson & Mike Burke. CONGRATS....
August 11, 2007 - Richmond Kickers clinch the Regular Season USL Division II Title with 1-1 tie vs. the second place Cleveland City Stars and earn the top seed for the playoffs beginning next Saturday at U of R stadium. CONGRATS.....
August 3, 2007 - CONGRATS to Kirsten Copley (Pitcher) of the Lady Titans and her teammates for winning the 2007 NSA B Girls Youth Fast Pitch 10U World Series.
July 10, 2007 - Richmond Kickers defeat the LA Galaxy of the MLS 1-0 advancing to the fourth round of the U.S.Open Cup Championship.
July 10, 2007 - CONGRATS to Anne Lumpkin and the Richmond Strykers U-17 Girls Team, Champions of the Region 1 Soccer Tournament. They will next play July 24 in Dallas Texas for the National Championship.
June 23, 2007 - Cameron Scales (Steward School) ran a blistering 6.59 60 yard dash at the University of Maryland Baseball Camp. CONGRATS....
June 22, 2007 - Kris Rochelle (UNC Charlotte, Catcher) from Mills Godwin High School was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 22nd round. CONGRATS...
June 22, 2007 - Daniel Marrs a pitcher for James River High School ( has been clocked at 95 mph) was selected to play in the AFLAC All-America game in San Deigo California on August 11. CONGRATS...
June 22, 2007 - 1st Team VHSCA All-State (Baseball) - Austin Stadler (James River); 2nd Team VHSCA All-State - Ronnie Shaban (Cosby); VISAA All-State Division I - Andrew Lawrence (St. Chris), Zach Jung (Collegiate); VISAA All-State Division II - Cameron Scales (Steward School); VISAA All-State Division III - Kevin Howard (BSH). CONGRATS TO ALL....
June 21, 2007 - CONGRATS to Austin Stadler 2007 All-Metro Player of the Year (Baseball)
June 21, 2007 - 1st Team All-Metro (Baseball) - Austin Stadler (James River), Andrew Lawrence (St. Chris), Ronnie Shaban (Cosby), Tyler Wilson (Midlo): 2nd Team All-Metro - Taylor Perkins (Dinwiddie), Daniel Astrop (Deep Run), Eric Curtis (Mataoca), J.C. Poma (Henrico), Daniel Marrs (James River), Zach Jung (Collegiate). CONGRATS TO ALL....
June 21, 2007 - 1st Team All-Metro (Boys Soccer) - Patrick Innes (Thomas Dale), Joseph Haboush (Benedictine), Evan Slusser (Prince George), Colin Fitzpatrick (Cosby). CONGRATS TO ALL...
June 21, 2007 - 1st Team All-Metro (Girls Soccer) - Erin Liberatore (James River), Anne Lumpkin (Godwin), Molly McKeon (Collegiate): 2nd Team All-Metro (Girls Soccer) - Blaze Byrd (Manchester), Hallie Rogers (Monacan). CONGRATS TO ALL..
June 9, 2007 - James River High School (26-2) and ranked 16th in the nation by Baseball America won the Virginia High School Baseball State Championship last night defeating Deep Run High School 5-1 at Christopher Newport University. Austin Stadler the ace lefty (11-0) struck out 13 en route to the victory. CONRATS to Austin Stadler, Will Kent, John Nance, Robert Oldham, Daniel Marrs and the entire James River Team.
June 8, 2007 - 1st Team All-Region (Baseball) - Austin Stadler (James River), Ronnie Shaban (Cosby), Brett Entz (Deep Run): 2nd Team All-Region (Baseball) - Tyler Wilson (Midlo), J.C. Poma (Henrico), Lee Jones (Godwin). CONGRATS TO ALL...
June 8, 2007 - 1st Team All-Region (Boys Soccer) - Evan Slusser (Prince George), Colin Fitzpatrick (Cosby). CONGRATS TO ALL...
June 8, 2007 - 1st Team All-Region (Girls Soccer) - Erin Liberatore (James River), Anne Lumpkin (Godwin): 2nd Team All-Region (Girls Soccer) - Hallie Rogers (Monacan), Blaze Byrd (Manchester). CONGRATS TO ALL....
June 7, 2007 - 1st Team All-District (Baseball) - Tyler Wison (Player of the Year, Midlo), Taylor Perkins (Player of the Year, Dinwiddie), J.C. Poma (Henrico), Daniel Astrop (Deep Run), Lee Jones (Godwin), Matt Snyder (Deep Run), Brett Entz (Deep Run), Austin Stadler (James River), Ronnie Shaban (Cosby): 2nd Team All-District (Baseball) - Greg Mitro (Godwin), Stephen Oswald (Freeman), Ciaran McGuire (Freeman), Daniel Marrs (James River), John Nance (James River), Andrew Yonta (Midlo), Kevin Sias (Midlo), Bryan Broscious (Freeman), Prep League Team - Drew Lawson (Trinity), Andrew Lawrence (St. Christopher's). CONGRATS TO ALL...
June 3, 2007 - Richmond Times Dispatch / Richmond Sports Backers 2007 selection of High School Scholar Ahtletes: J.C. Poma (Henrico), John Nance (James River), Drew Walker (Blessed Sacrament Huguenot), Matt Snyder (Deep Run), Tommy Reese (Midlothian), and Lindsey Patton (Prince George). CONGRATS TO ALL.....
May 26, 2007 - Drew Walker (RB, LB) a rising freshman at Hampden Sydney College from Blessed Sacrament Huguenot School has won the Norwood-Davis Award Scholarship (a four year full scholarship based on character. leadership and community service).
May 26, 2007 - Kris Rochelle (Catcher) a senior at UNC Charlotte from Mills Godwin was named to the Atlantic Ten All-Conference First Team. For the season he batted .391 with 25 extra base hits and 44 RBi's helping his team to 44-10 season and a number one seed ranking in the post season tournament.
May 25, 2007 - Matt Hacker (2B) a senior at Virginia Tech from J.R. Tucker High School finished his college career in resounding fashion. He collected three hits in the game Friday night and a ninth-innning home run in a 9-8 loss on Saturday against runner up ACC Champions Wake Forest University.
May 25, 2007 - Lee Bujakowski (DH) a sophomore at James Madison University from Hopewell High School was named to the All-Colonial Athletic Conference Association Second Team as a designated hitter.
May 15, 2007 - Matt Moses (3B) of the Rochester Red Wings playing the second game of his home debut last night against the Richmond Braves contributed to a 3-1 win with some brilliant fielding plays and an RBI double.
May 3, 2007 - Luke Swiney (OF) Hampden-Sydney's sophomore outfielder from Mills Godwin High School, was named to the Old Dominion Athletic Conference All-Tournament Team.
April 10, 2007 - Stephen Oswald (P, OF) of Douglas Freeman High School pitched a no-hitter against Dinwiddie High School. Stephen helped his team at the plate as well going 2-3 with 2 RBI's en route to a 13-0 win.
April 6, 2007 - Matt Moses (3B) begins the season for the Class AAA Rochester Red Wings. He was promoted from Class AA New Britain RockCats after spring training.
April 6, 2007 - Ryan Norwood (1B) begins the season for Upper Class A Daytona Cubs of the Florida State League. He was promoted from Lower Class A Peoria Chiefs of the Mid-West League after spring training.
March 29, 2007 - Tyler Wilson(Pitcher) of Midlothian H igh School was named Player of The Week for his outstanding performance including a no-hitter against LC Bird. He is also hitting .667 with eight hits, four home runs, seven RBI and has a .750 on-base percentage. Tyler has signed a letter of intent to play baseball at the University of Virginia.
March 26, 2007 - Hank Coogan (Catcher) of the University of Richmond was named Co-Player of the Week in the A-10 Conference going 14 for 28 with seven RBI and seven runs, raising his average to a team leading .427.
March 9, 2007 - Kenny Younger (RB) of Virginia Tech University wins 2007 Excalibur Award (first freshman in school history to do so) by squatting 600 lbs., bench press 405 lbs., and running the 40 yard dash in 4.50). He also a recipient of the 2007 Iron Hokie Award.
February 25, 2007 - Joe Maltempi (DB) a Chemical Engineering sophomore has been selected for one of the walk-on positions for the LSU football team. He began practice with the team on January 22nd. Joe graduated from Thomas Dale where he played football and ran track. As a senior he was clocked in 4.41 for the forty yard dash.
February 10, 2007 - Barbara Strehler a sophomore from Trinity Episcopal School wins the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Indoor Championship 3200 meter run (11:39.16) and takes 2nd place 1600 meter run (5:19.21) just 0.12 behind the winner.
February 7, 2007 - Michael Allen (RB, DB) of Belssed Huguenot Academy signs to play football at James Madison University.....
January 27, 2007 - Warner Blunt (QB) of Episcopal School in Alexandria becomes a Black Knight by signing to play football at the United States Military Academy at West Point.
January 10, 2007 - John Ryan Reed (OF) formerly of LC Bird High School has transferred from UVA Wise to the University of West Florida to continue his career. John was a First Team All-Apalachian Athletic Conference honoree and was ranked in the top 10 in the NAIA with a .443 batting avergage.
December 14, 2007 - Tyler Wilson (Pitcher) of Midlothian High School signs to play baseball at the University of Virginia.....
November 16, 2007 - Eric Curtis (Catcher) of Motoaca High School signs to play baseball at Virginia Commonwealth University.....
Ocober 23, 2006 - Kristin Stannard (Forward) of Stanford University (formerly Clover Hill High School) selected to the U-20 National Soccer Team Training Camp roster.....
