September 21, 2009
Field hockey: Varina 5, Highland Springs 0
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
September 19, 2009
Varina’s late comeback pays off in OT
Varina’s Dominique Williams tries to elude the grasp of Thomas Dale defenders during the second quarter. The Blue Devils defeated the Knights 20-14 in overtime after staging a furious fourth-quarter rally. What a comeback. Even Varina coach Stu Brown had trouble believing what his top-ranked Blue Devils accomplished in the final quarter last night against No. 6 Thomas Dale.
September 18, 2009
High school football picks
(Games at 7 p.m. unless noted) TODAY
MATCHUP
STAFF PICK No. 6 Thomas Dale (1-0) at No. 1 Varina (1-0)
Varina 29-14 Knights’ defense is good, but so is Blue Devils’ offense.
No. 4 Hermitage (1-0) at No. 2 Meadowbrook (1-0)
Meadowbrook 27-24 Each team trying to build on first-week successes.
Huguenot (0-0, 1-0) at No. 3 L.C. Bird (0-0, 1-0), 7:30
September 17, 2009
Boys volleyball: Lee-Davis 3, Varina 0
Lee-Davis 25 25 25
Varina 15 13 19
Highlights: Andrew Grainer (V) 2 aces, 2 blocks, 6 assists; Dustin Abele (L-D) 9 kills, 2 blocks; Colton Powell (L-D) 8 kills, 3 blocks; Hank Parsley (L-D) 9 kills, 2 blocks
Records: Lee-Davis 2-0 Capital, 5-2; Varina 0-1, 1-5
Girls volleyball: Lee-Davis 3, Varina 0
Varina 11 22 16
Lee-Davis 25 25 25
Highlights: Stequita Cooper (V) 8 assists, 10 digs; Tierra Bell (V) 3 blocks, 3 assists, 4 digs; Jordan Wilson (V) 6 digs; Nicki Baron (LD) 4 aces, 5 kills, 12 assists; Allie LaBrons (LD) ace, 7 kills, 7 digs; Jessie Cappello (LD) 2 aces, 2 kills, 17 digs; Christina Penzer (LD) 2 blocks, 3 kills.
Varina’s Harrison opts for UR
The University of Richmond’s football program yesterday received its 12th oral commitment from a member of the Class of 2010. Varina High’s Jerel Harrison, a wide receiver, defensive back and kick returner, is the fifth Richmond-area prospect to commit to the Spiders. Also committed to UR are Highland Springs DB DeShawn Holmes, Henrico DB DreQuan Hoskey, Collegiate QB Jake McGee and Highland Springs DT Rashad Winston.
September 16, 2009
Varina’s Harrison commits to UR
The University of Richmond’s football program yesterday received its 12th oral commitment from a member of the Class of 2010. Varina High’s Jerel Harrison, a wide receiver/defensive back/kick returner, is the fifth Richmond-area prospect to commit to the Spiders. Also committed to UR are Highland Springs DB DeShawn Holmes, Henrico DB DreQuan Hoskey, Collegiate QB Jake McGee and Highland Springs DT Rashad Winston.
High school notes
“Technically,“ Atlee football coach Roscoe Johnson said, “we’re supposed to be better next year.“ The Raiders might be ahead of schedule. Atlee, which takes on Patrick Henry this week, is 2-0 for the first time in the school’s 19-year football history. Only four seniors start on each side of the ball, and Johnson said he has some talented players waiting on the JV team.
September 15, 2009
Girls Volleyball: Varina 3, Armstrong 0
Varina————————————- 25 25 25
Armstrong————————————- 11 11 6
Highlights: Ranika Dunaway (V) 8 aces; Ashley Logan (V) 4 aces, 2 kills, dig; Leah Payne (V) 5 kills, 4 assists; Makala Carrington (A) 2 aces, 3 digs; Tarchell Marshall (A) ace, 4 digs
Records: Varina 1-0 Capital, 3-5; Armstrong 0-1, 0-1
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
T-D Top 10
Last TeamRecordrank
1. Varina1-01
Next: vs. No. 6 Thomas Dale (1-0) 2. Meadowbrook1-06
Next: vs. No. 4 Hermitage (1-0) 3. L.C. Bird1-03
Next: vs. Huguenot (1-0) 4. Hermitage1-04
Next: vs. No. 2 Meadowbrook (1-0) 5. Dinwiddie1-17
Next: at Greensville Co. (0-2) Last
TeamRecordrank
6. Thomas Dale1-05
September 11, 2009
Football: No. 1 Varina 42, No. 7 Dinwiddie 40
DINWIDDIE—Top-ranked Varina and No. 7 Dinwiddie put on the show everyone expected from the defending Division 6 and Division 5 Central Region champions. The teams battled from the 75-yard opening kickoff return by Varina’s Jerel Harrison to Dinwiddie quarterback Chris Hall’s fifth touchdown pass and third TD catch by Quintaze Jackson late in the fourth quarter.
Dinwiddie: a challenging opener for No. 1 Varina
With the economy the way it is, the Varina football program went looking for a season-opening opponent that was closer to home than George Washington-Danville or Gar-Field. Central Region Division 6 champion Varina wanted a quality opponent, as well. The Blue Devils got what they wanted. And maybe more. Ranked No. 1 in the preseason Times-Dispatch Top 10, Varina opens its season on the road at No. 7 Dinwiddie tonight. The Blue Devils’ trip time to the southernmost outpost in the region is shorter by a few minutes. The Generals won the Division 5 region title and were state runners-up last year.
September 10, 2009
Boys volleyball: Thomas Dale 3, Varina 0
Thomas Dale————————————- 25 25 25
Varina————————————- 17 11 13
Highlights: Zach Seymour (TD) 11 kills, 15 assists, 8 aces; Donnie Hevener (TD) 7 kills; Mason Vivas (TD) 6 kills, 5 aces; Chris Grant (V) 2 kills, 2 blocks, 1 dig
Records: Thomas Dale 1-0; Varina 0-4
Girls volleyball: Varina 3, Thomas Dale 1
Varina————————————- 28 25 20 25 Thomas Dale————————————- 26 23 25 23
Highlights: Jazmine Brown (V) 7 kills, 4 blocks, 1 ace; Timiesha Bell (V) 6 kills, 4 blocks, 2 digs, 1 ace; Jordan Wilson (V) 4 aces, 2 digs; Brittany Filliben (TD) 9 kills, 3 digs, 1 block, 1 ace; Mallory Seal (TD) 14 assists; Karine Bethea (TD) 6 kills, 2 blocks
