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

The University of Richmond yesterday received its 11th oral commitment from a football prospect in the Class of 2010. Highland Springs High School defensive tackle Rashad Winston became the fourth area player among the 11 who have committed. Of Richmond’s 11 commitments, nine are players in Virginia. Binding commitments aren’t possible until the signing period starts in early February. Winston, 6-1 and 248 pounds, is the second Springer to commit to UR. Highland Springs defensive back DeShawn Holmes already committed, as did Henrico High defensive back DreQuan Hoskey and Collegiate quarterback Jake McGee.

More than 300 people turned out to mourn Wazira Harris this afternoon at St. Paul’s Baptist Church.

Two-time All-Metro defensive lineman Derrick Hopkins of Highland Springs will continue his college football career at Virginia Tech. Hopkins, a 6-1, 310-pound junior announced his commitment to the Hokies yesterday. He had 20 tackles, 12 tackles for losses, five sacks, two interceptions and forced three fumbles last fall. His choice was no surprise. His brother, Antoine, is at Virginia Tech.

Henrico County police have charged a 19-year-old Highland Springs man and a 23-year-old from the same area with second-degree murder in the shooting death of a pregnant high school student. Arrest records show that Brandon T. Garlick was booked at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, about 21 hours after Wazira Harris fell to the ground from a bullet wound Monday night at Highland Woods Apartments.

Henrico County authorities have charged Brandon T. Garlick with second-degree murder in connection with the death of Wazira Harris, an 18-year-old senior who was pregnant.

An 18-year-old Highland Springs High School student who may have been pregnant was fatally shot last night, Henrico County police said today. Wazira Harris, a senior. died after being taken to Richmond Community Hospital.

J.R. Tucker is holding a baseball alumni event at the Tigers’ field April 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All former players and their families are invited. Batting practice for all ages will be available, so bring your glove and bat. Lunch will be provided. For more information, contact baseball coach John Fletcher at 527-4600 or .

Teams from Hanover, Henrico and Chesterfield counties placed as finalists or winners in the annual FIRST Robotics Competition NASA/VCU Regional, held Friday and Saturday at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Siegel Center. Here is a partial list of winners; the full list is available at www2.usfirst.org/2009comp/events/VA/awards.html.

The beginning of his college basketball career did not go as Kenny Thomas had hoped. The second and third years were not exactly what he had envisioned either.