Deep Run junior Erica Dobbs had a fairly simple, straightforward strategy for the Central Region girls cross country meet: find Midlothian’s Kathleen Lautzenheiser and follow in her footsteps for as long as possible, then win a sprint to the finish line. Executing her plan to topple the two-time defending regional champion was considerably more difficult. But as she rounded the final turn running stride for stride with Lautzenheiser, Dobbs unleashed the finishing kick that earned her all-state honors in the 1,600 meters and pulled away to win her first region title by 5 seconds yesterday at Pole Green Park.

Jordan Kocen had 11 tackles, a sack and returned an interception for a score as Mills Godwin (3-3, 4-5) defeated Deep Run (4-2, 5-4) in a Colonial District matchup. David Caravati tallied 15 tackles, forced a fumble, recovered a fumble and broke up a pass for the Eagles, and Dane Forlines was 4 of 10 passing for 105 yards. Deep Run’s Kenny Williams was 12 of 25 for 147 yards passing and two TDs, and Holden Bass hauled in seven catches for 96 yards and a score.

Mills Godwin won its third straight Colonial District tournament title with a win over Deep Run. Meghan Meleski had 37 assists and Mggie Murphy had 17 kills for the Eagles. Godwin plays at Atlee Monday night. Deep Run hosts Hanover. Mills Godwin————————————- 26 25 25 25
Deep Run————————————- 28 18 13 13
Highlights: Meghan Meleski (MG) 37 assists, 10 digs, 2 blocks; Maggie Murphy (MG) 17 kills, 23 digs, 2 aces; Savannah Colligon (MG) 12 kills; Mallory Woolridge (DR) 13 kills, 17 digs, 5 blocks; Chaney LaReau (DR) 12 kills, 18 digs; Ashley Dintaman (DR) 23 assists, 17 digs, block
Records: Mills Godwin 17-5; Deep Run 14-8

Alex Haley made 33 assists and three aces and Deep Run held off Maggie Walker GS 3-1 yesterday to capture the Colonial District championship. Ross Madden totaled 18 kills and four aces for the Wildcats, who will play Atlee in the regionals Monday. Garrett Short added 13 kills, 12 digs and nine blocks. Matt Wilkinson registered 40 assists, two aces and two kills for the Green Dragons, who will face Highland Springs at the regionals. Parker Kirwan had 16 kills, two blocks and an ace and Walter Coethel made 10 kills and 12 digs.

Garrett Short had 13 kills for the Wildcats as No. 1 Deep Run (19-2) defeated Douglas Freeman. Short also had four aces. Deep Run’s Alex Haley had 32 assists. Deep Run advances to play No. 2 Maggie Walker in the district final. Douglas Freeman————————————- 19 11 17
Deep Run————————————- 25 25 25

No. 1 Deep Run easily defeated J.R. Tucker in the Colonial District semifinals. Suzy Rosser had eight aces, Mallory Woolridge had 13 kills and Ashley Dintaman had 27 assists for the Wildcats. Deep Run advances to play the winner of Hermitage vs. No. 2 Mills Godwin. J.R. Tucker————————————- 9 10 8
Deep Run————————————- 25 25 25
Highlights: Kara Lowell (JRT) 3 kills, ace, block; Amanda Jahn (JRT) 3 digs, kill, ace; Suzy Rosser (DR) 8 aces, 2 kills; Mallory Woolridge (DR) 13 kills, 2 blocks; Chaney LaReau (DR) 4 aces, 7 kills, 11 digs; Ashley Dintaman (DR) 4 aces, 27 assists, 8 digs
Records: J.R. Tucker 11-11; Deep Run 14-7

Deep Run’s Kenny Williams passed for two touchdowns and rushed for another as he staged a spirited quarterback duel with Thomas Jefferson counterpart Marvin Robinson and led the Wildcats (4-1, 5-3) to a Colonial District win. Williams was 13 of 18 for 188 yards and TD tosses of 34 yards to Holden Bass and 11 to Wes Valentine (five catches, 62 yards). Dallas Simmons (19 carries, 81 yards, TD) paced the ground game,

John Marshall————————————- 0 3 10
Deep Run————————————- 25 25 25
Highlights: Jaquisha Wright (JM) 6 digs, 1 kill, 1 assist; Page Torney (DR) 24 straight points, 8 aces; Ashley Dintaman (DR) 4 aces, 5 kills, 6 assists, 3 digs; Mary Dintaman (DR) 6 aces, 6 assists, 2 digs