September 15, 2009
Boys volleyball: Varina 3, Armstrong 0
Varina 25 25 25
Armstrong 13 16 7
Highlights: Grainer (V) 14 assists, 9 aces; Poh (V) 4 kills, 5 assists, 2 blocks.
Records: Varina 1-0 Capital, 1-5; Armstrong 0-1, 0-1
September 11, 2009
Football: Armstrong 31, Thomas Jefferson 25
Armstrong scored the first 19 points of the game then rallied from a six-point deficit to defeat city rival Thomas Jefferson at Armstrong. Wildcats’ quarterback Xavia Gary threw 80-yard TD passes to Tyee Williams and Dewayne Burnett and rushed for touchdown in the first quarter. TJ’s Marvin Robinson sparked the Vikings to the next 25 points. Robinson ran for two touchdowns and passed to Darius Simpson and Torian Bland for scores.
September 03, 2009
Capital District preview
in predicted order of finish 2008 records: 6-0 Capital, 12-1
Offense: The Blue Devils averaged 29 points a game last season behind Trey Johnson (5-10, 170), who rushed for 1,969 yards and 21 TDs, and Hermon Norrell (5-10, 170), who threw for 1,491 and 21 TDs. They return for their senior season with speedy and talented Jerel Harrison becoming the primary WR. Marquis Wallace (6-4, 290, Sr.) stands out on a young line. Finding a place kicker to replace Cory Gay is the toughest task.
July 08, 2009
Stray bullet killed Richmond woman
A 22-year-old Richmond woman died after she was struck by a stray bullet from a gunfight between two men outside a nightclub last weekend in Brunswick County, authorities confirmed yesterday. Shannon E. Henley was pronounced dead at Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center in Emporia not long after the 3 a.m. shooting Sunday at Meljos at U.S. 58 and Reedy Creek Road, said Brunswick sheriff’s Maj. Kent C. Washburn.
July 07, 2009
Richmond woman killed by crossfire outside Brunswick County nightclub
A 22-year-old Richmond woman died after she was struck by a stray bullet from a gunfight between two men outside a nightclub Sunday in Brunswick County, authorities confirmed today. Shannon E. Henley was pronounced dead at Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center in Emporia not long after the 3 a.m. shooting at Meljos at U.S. 58 and Reedy Creek Road, said Brunswick Sheriff’s Maj. Kent C. Washburn.
March 21, 2009
Mentoring programs help Armstrong students
Richmond’s Armstrong High School Building good students Mentoring programs help foster academic and social success Afederal judge offers advice on debating techniques. Two University of Virginia graduates prep students on the importance of college. A program coordinator talks on camping trips about developing leadership qualities.
February 23, 2009
SLIDESHOW: Armstrong vs. John Marshall
Watch scenes from the high school basketball game.
Boys: John Marshall 65, Armstrong 48
Down at halftime, No. 2 John Marshall outscored Armstrong 45-26 in the second half to claim victory in the opening round of the Central Region playoffs. Travis McKie had 18 points, nine rebounds and six blocks for the Justices. Randal Ward had 15 points and three steals and Tahir Little had three assists. Quentin Christian led the game with 23 points in a losing effort for the Wildcats.
February 18, 2009
Boys: Highland Springs 76, Armstrong 29
Jerry Mask scored 15 points, Natwan Young had 14, and top-seeded Highland Springs advanced to the district finals with a win over No. 5 Armstrong. Sage Reed kicked things off for the Springers, registering six rebounds, four blocks and four steals in the first quarter. Mask added six rebounds and four steals, and Xavier Parham recorded five assists and five steals. Quentin Christian led the Wildcats with 12 points.
February 17, 2009
Boys: Armstrong 53, Hanover 46
Facing elimination, the Wildcats exploded for a 22-point fourth quarter, led by 11 points from Xavier Gary. The Hawks, who led by 10 at halftime, mustered only six points in the final quarter. Armstrong’s Zach Benjamin had 16 rebounds. ARMSTRONG (7-13) Gary 15, Christian 14, Winston 3, T. Taylor 3, Benjamin 16, Robinson 2, Chavis 0, Wilson 0. Totals: 18 13-24 53.
HANOVER (8-14)
Girls: Hanover 70, Armstrong 19
ARMSTRONG 19 Mariah Douglas had 18 points for Hanover as the Hawks defeated Armstrong. ARMSTRONG (0-17) Otey 6, Davis 0, K. Daniels 0, Hodges 0, Washington 9, Guerrant 2, Redd 2, White 0. Totals 7 3-13 19.
HANOVER (16-6) T. Woolard 6, Dillich 0, Throckmorton 10, Coward 10, Hill 10, Douglas 18, Jordan 0, A. Woolard 4, Browning 5, Brace 2, Webb 2, Cox 3. Totals 31 5-6 70.
Armstrong———————————— 2 5 2 10—19
Hanover————————————- 18 10 24 18—70
February 13, 2009
Girls: No. 5 Atlee 74, Armstrong 21
Fifth-ranked Atlee cruised to a season-ending victory and an undefeated season in the Capital District for the third straight year. Western Carolina bound Richelle Price led the Raiders, who have a bye in the first round of the district tournament Tuesday, with 23 points. Sydney Henderson added 12. Jasmine Otey scored 13 points for the Wildcats.
Boys: Armstrong 53, Atlee 44
ARMSTRONG 53, ATLEE 44
ATLEE (3-9 Capital, 8-13) Colquitt 9, Garthright 3, Brinks 2, Faggert 9, Morrison 0, Farrar 0, Evans 2, Hodges 9, Reiss 3, Rogers 0, Prince 0, Young 4, Johnson 3. Totals 19 3-5 44.
ARMSTRONG (3-9, 7-13) Gary 11, Christian 16, Winston 2, Benjamin 11, Thornton 0, Chavis 2, Wilson 0, N. Taylor 11, Robinson 0. Totals 22 9-24 53.
Atlee————————————- 8 20 14 2—44
Armstrong————————————- 12 17 12 12—53
February 10, 2009
Boys: Hanover 49, Armstrong 45
HANOVER 49, Gary 6, Christian 17, Winston 4, Benjamin 6, Chavis 0, Wilson 0, N. Taylor 12. Totals 19 7-18 45. HANOVER (7-5, 9-14) Taylor 0, Crytser 18, Trsic 0, Lewis 12, Yeager 5, Carroll 4, Cole 10. Totals 20 6-11 49. Armstrong———————————— 12 10 12 11—45
Hanover————————————- 12 11 13 13—49
Girls: No. 10 Hanover 58, Armstrong 20
Chelsea Coward had 20 points and 15 rebounds in Hanover’s Capital District victory over Armstrong. Jasmine Otey and Mikala Carrington led the Wildcats with eights rebounds and five points apiece. HANOVER (8-4 Capital, 15-6) Dillich 5, Coward 20, Hill 6, Douglas 8, Jordan 2, Brace 0, Webb 7, Cox 0, Calor 2, Woodring 2, Pachner 4, Barrett 2. Totals 23 10-17 58.
ARMSTRONG (0-11, 0-16)
