Highland Springs21 17 13 Henrico25 25 25 Highlights: Takesha Jefferies (HS) 3 aces, 1 dig, 1 kill; Chelsea Chase (Hen) 3 aces, 6 digs; Bekke Muench (Hen) 3 aces, 8 digs; Brittany Pierce (Hen) 3 blocks, 3 kills Records: Highland Springs 1-5; Henrico 2-4

Henrico————————————- 13 10 10
Highland Springs————————————- 25 25 25 Highlights: Paul Johnson (HS) 4 kills, 1 ace; Nana Amankwatia (HS) 1 kill, 1 block, 4 aces; Steven Crigger (HS) 6 kills, 3 aces Records: Henrico 0-2 Capital, 2-2; Highland Springs 1-0, 5-2

Highland Springs 0 0—0 Varina 1 4—5 V: Spitzer 2, Gaines, Snead, Rawlings Saves: Taylor (HS)16 saves; Aheimer (V) 0 Records: Highlands Springs (n/a); Varina 1-3-1 overall

Student, teacher, custodian, cafeteria worker—whatever position you hold at Highland Springs High School this year, you have one thing in common: You’re reading the same book. “We Beat the Streets: How a Friendship Pact Led to Success” is the focus of a total school literacy campaign. The book tells the story of three boys in Newark, N.J., who beat the odds together to go to college and become physicians.

Highland Springs14 12 17 Patrick Henry25 25 25 Highlights: Takeshia Jefferies (HS) 3 assists, 1 dig, 1 kill; Qunisha Cannon (HS) 3 kills, 3 digs; Alexis Burgie (HS) 1 block, 2 digs; Caitlin Brown (PH) 6 aces, 12 kills; Rachel Hoar (PH) 12 aces, 19 assists, 2 kills; Allison Haley (HS) 2 aces, 3 kills Records: Highland Springs 0-4; Patrick Henry 5-0

J.R. Tucker25 25 25 Highland Springs 3 15 12 Highlights: Hannah King (JRT) 7 aces; Kacey Clary (JRT) 3 kills, 1 assist, 1 ace, 1 block; Brittany Lythgle (JRT) 4 assists; Tonesha Singleton (HS) 6 digs; Alexis Burgie (HS) 1 ace, 2 digs Records: J.R. Tucker 4-3; Highland Springs 0-3

Troy Taylor was emotionally drained. The sweat on his face glistened from the glow of the Friday night lights. He had nothing left to give, but he could hardly conceal his ecstasy. Moments earlier, the final horn had sounded ending the wild and wooly non-district matchup between Meadowbrook and Highland Springs, and his Monarchs had battled their way to a 36-32 victory on the road.

The Highland Springs High Touchdown Club is sponsoring an inaugural Family Community Day Extravaganza on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the school. The featured activities are an alumni flag football game at 12:30 and a game between members of the 2003 and 2007 state basketball champion teams at 2. In addition, there will be food, a car show, health fair, face painting, a moon bounce and performances by the Springers’ Step teams.

Mills Godwin————————————- 12 18 25 17
Highland Springs————————————- 25 25 22 25
Highlights: Matt Boegner (MG) 6 kills, 2 blocks, 1 ace; Naveed Fazlami (MG) 8 digs; DeShaan Johnson (HS)10 digs, 2 aces; Quentin Moore (HS) 10 kills, 6 digs; George Moore (HS) 7 kills, 4 blocks, 18 assists

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.

Varina at Hermitage, Sept. 25: T-D Top 10 powers are the favorites in their respective districts. The fact to remember is that the winner of this game the past two years has gone on to win the Central Region, Division 6 crown.
  Highland Springs at Hanover/Varina at Lee-Davis, Oct. 2: District play begins in the Capital with the top four teams playing each other. Hanover has come close but has never beaten Highland Springs. Lee-Davis challenged the Blue Devils last year and could do so again.

In some cases, college recruiting is an exercise in risk-reward assessment. A coach must weigh some kind of problem against the potential return. The medical problem of Dorian Brooks suggested at best limited investment. Brooks was damaged goods as a defensive lineman during his senior year at Highland Springs High School. A herniated disk kept him out of all but three games and subsequently required surgery.

s   Major: Kinesiology with a sports management concentration
  Last year: 6-2½, 302-pound James Madison offensive guard was second team all-CAA and honorable mention All-America by The Sports Network.
  Quotable: “He [told me], ‘Coach, I didn’t know I was this good.‘ He’s that kind of kid. He’s not a boastful guy. I said, ‘Son, you’re a good football player. You’re going to have a chance to play in the NFL.‘“—JMU coach Mickey Matthews

J.R. Tucker14 23 7 Highland Springs25 25 25 Highlights: Calebe Braga (JRT) 8 kills, 1 block; Deshaan Johnson (HS) 7 digs; Paul Johnson (HS) 15 assists; Quintin Moore (HS) 10 kills, 2 blocks Records: J.R. Tucker 0-1; Highland Springs 1-0

Highland Springs16 17 17 J.R. Tucker25 25 25 Highlights: Qunisha Cannon (HS) 1 ace, 1 kill;Hannah Grisevich (JRT) 4 kills, 5 assists, 2 aces; Hannah Rice (JRT) 4 kills, 2 blocks, 4 aces; Stefanie Froelic (JRT) 1 kill, 9 assists, 3 aces; Hannah King (JRT) 3 kills, 2 aces Records: Highland Springs 0-1; J.R. Tucker 1-0