Matoaca 170, Hopewell 195
(9 holes, The Highlands CC, par 36)
M: Howerton 39, Topping 43, Wells 44, Romig 44, Hancock 44
H: Adair 46, Crocker 46, Wilmot 48, Carter 55

Andre Redd rushed four times for 122 yards and Bryce Dillon caught 28and 27-yard touchdown passes from Fuller Hoepner as the Titans began their season with a victory. Hoepner completed 8 of 16 passes for 116 yards for the winners. Hopewell (0-1) earned its lone offensive score on a 62-yard fourth-period pass from Quantae Gholson to Jules Wise.

Hopewell 185, Petersburg 242
(9 holes, Jordan Point Golf Club, par 34)

H: Adair 46, Wilmot 46, Hunter 46, Crocker 47, Butterworth 47
P: Claiborne 58, Steves 59, Wilson 61, Nedrick 64

in predicted order of finish   2008 records: 6-1 Central, 6-4
  Offense: Williams lost nine starters and figures it will take time to get the unit to gel. The line will be a good starting point, with all-district guard Greg Gallop (6-2, 306 pounds) and tackle Spencer Randolph (6-3, 298) leading the way. They’ll be joined by center Josh Childress, guard Adam White, tackle Sam Hartman and tight end Mike Dudley. Airek Green is a prospect at running back with senior Demitrius Campbell at quarterback.

HOPEWELL—Phasing in a $26.6 million renovation project at Hopewell High School could eventually cost the city an extra $9 million, an architect told City Council members last night. Duane M. Harver, with Norfolk-based RRMM Architects, told the council that the city has the option to delay renovations at the school’s gym, auditorium and kitchen and cafeteria to bring the costs of the project to nearly $20 million.

A proposed $26.6 million renovation project for Hopewell High School has city officials puzzled over how to finance it. The City Council and the School Board will meet today to discuss the project, which school officials hope will begin this summer and could be completed in about three years. Today’s discussion, however, includes a proposal by city officials to complete the work in phases over as much as five years, to give the city time to come up with the funding.

HOPEWELL The young girl enthusiastically approached her outside Hopewell High School’s main office. “I heard you are the mayor,“ the girl told Brenda S. Pelham, hugging her tightly. “I am so proud of you.“ The students are proud of her in their own little way, said Pelham, the school’s attendance officer. “They are making the comments: ‘That’s the mayor,‘“ she said. “I didn’t really realize how big of a deal I guess it is because I am just an ordinary Jane in America.“

Other members of The Times-Dispatch 2008 All-Metro Wrestling team.

The tidal Wave continues. Petersburg, ranked No. 1 in The Times-Dispatch Top 10 and in The Associated Press state poll, finished a sweep of Central District foes with a 75-46 victory last night in the final of the district tournament. Playing before a packed house of 2,500 in William Lawson Jr. Gym, the Wave won its 25th consecutive game this season. Petersburg has been 25-0 at other times in its storied history. The 1973 and 1974 teams, led by Moses Malone, finished 25-0 and won state championships.

Pedro Berrios scored 30 points and 13 of Hopewell’s 19 fourth quarter points as the Blue Devils defeated Meadowbrook in the Central District semifinals. Jordan Davis had 11 points and 11 rebounds for Meadowbrook. Ruiz 6, Berrios 30, M. Gholson 4, Rose 5, Tims 0, B. Tyler 0, A. Tyler 0, Reeves 2, King 9. Totals 23 8-11 56.
MEADOWBROOK (17-7)

Pedro Berrios and David Rose both scored 17 points and Milton Gholson notched 13 in the Blue Devils’ victory over the Royals. David Grandison and Treon Claiborne led Prince George with 12 and 11 points, respectively.PRINCE GEORGE (9-14) Grandison 12, Phillips 0, Sulc 7, Williams 0, Claiborne 11, Johnson 10, Lape 0, Hall 7, Shelton 2, Brown 4. Totals 20 8-13 53.
HOPEWELL (15-8)