Manilla wins JD singles crown

What had turned into something of a lost season for Western Albemarle junior Joey Manilla took another upturn on Thursday.

Manilla defeated Orange County’s Rob Johnson, 6-1, 6-3, to repeat as Jefferson District singles championship.

“Joey’s been hurt since the beginning of the season,” said Western coach Charles Ix. “He didn’t come back until a couple of weeks ago.  He’s in good form. He played very well.”

Badgers claim Delaney golf title

In Warrenton, co-medalist Alex Mahone turned in a 2-over 36 to lead Tandem Friends to a one-shot victory in the Delaney Athletic Conference golf tournament at Fauquier Springs.

Jackson Rice shot a 39 and Max Horn carded a 41 as Tandem finished with a team total of 116. Ryan Poe fired a 36 to lead Highland, which finished at 117.

Warriors stop Spartans for Jefferson title

Western Albemarle avenged a regular-season loss to Salem, beating the Spartans 5-3 to claim the Jefferson District title.

“We lost to them by one in the regular season in a downpour,” said Western coach Brad Haws, “so that was a nice one to come back and get.”

Christophe Drapanas and Owen Wangensteen had two goals apiece for Western. Goalkeeper Cody Peters had seven saves.

Western visits Broad Run on Monday for the first round of the Region II tournament.