Much of Louisa County’s success this season has come from the defensive side of the ball, which is led by a strong group of linebackers.

Where Missy Dudley-Heft goes, crowds follow.

In Williamsburg, the Western Albemarle golf team shot a 311 on the second day of the Group AA golf tournament and a 612 overall to finish in fifth place over two days.

Western was able to move the ball effectively behind quarterback Stephen Schuler and running back Adam Diehl, who combined for 122 rushing yards in the game.

Western prevailed 27-13 to remain unbeaten on the season and send CHS to its first Jefferson District loss.

On Friday night, the Saints employed a similar technique, scoring 26 second-half points on their way to a 26-7 win against Virginia Episcopal.

When the dust settled, Louisa came away with a hard-fought 19-16 overtime victory on a one-yard plunge from Andre Mealy.

One measure of a good team is how well it responds to adversity. Well, Western Albemarle passed its toughest test of the season — against a good Charlottesville team — with flying colors.

Madison County served notice to every Bull Run District opponent Friday night: The Mountaineers have a passing game, and they will use it.

After defeating Orange in the Hornets’ homecoming game a week ago, Goochland did the same Friday evening to Monticello, running for a whopping 340 yards in an equally stunning 59-34 victory.

Western Albemarle football coach Ed Pierce doesn’t have to think too far back to remember how it feels to finish a regular season undefeated. Pierce led his 2003 team to a perfect 10-0 record, Jefferson District championship and appearance in the postseason.

In the Jefferson District, there is one team that has run the table in volleyball - Western Albemarle.

Woodberry Forest excelled in all facets of the game during its 28-7 win over Prep League foe Fork Union on Saturday.

The Tigers shut down the visiting Blue Devils and let their offense do the rest in a 28-7 win on a beautiful day at Johnson Stadium at Hanes Field.

The Mountaineers’ defense sacked Page County quarterback Dakota Wolf nine times on their way to a 35-6 win Friday night.

Coe was able to eclipse the 100-yard mark with ease for the fourth time this season as the Barons defeated the Eagles 33-6 to earn their first Old Dominion Football Conference victory.

Western again got a huge game from senior quarterback Stephen Schuler as the Warriors knocked off the visiting Lions, 26-7, in front of an enthusiastic crowd.

The Warriors added another less than five minutes later on their way to a 2-0 victory at home.

Covenant had other ideas and added a late second half goal to tie and send the game into overtime, eventually ending the game in a 2-2 draw on a beautiful early fall afternoon.

For the sixth consecutive season, Western Albemarle was presented with the Jefferson District championship trophy after an impressive 20-stroke victory over runner-up Monticello, 317-337 on Monday at Lake of the Woods golf course.

Schuler had a hand in all five of the Warriors’ touchdowns in the 34-21 win. He passed for four touchdowns and ran for another, racking up 267 passing yards.

Louisa County used a balanced rushing attack and a complete team effort on Friday night to roll past William Monroe, 56-0.

Luray was able to catch visiting Madison County napping early Friday night, but the Mountaineers woke up in time to take a 28-20 win back over the mountain.

It took an entire half for the St. Anne’s-Belfield offense to get rolling, but once it got started, it was awfully tough to stop Friday night as the Saints defeated Trinity Episcopal 28-0 in their first home game of the 2009 season.

Western Albemarle used an explosive offense, combined with some timely stops on defense to get past a pesky Fluvanna County team in its Jefferson District opener on Friday night.

Two-time defending district champion Monticello will begin its bid for an impressive third consecutive league title at Orange (1-2) tonight.

The Albemarle volleyball team got off to a slow start on Tuesday night, dropping the first game to Commonwealth District opponent Riverbend. The Patriots would rebound and take the next three games and eventually the match, 3-1 (23-25, 25-16,
25-20, 25-23).

St. Anne’s immediately set about proving itself worthy of the ranking. Dustin Baellow and Mike Abel scored in the first 20 minutes as the Saints defeated the visiting Tigers 3-1 on a rainy afternoon.

The win was much-needed — in fact, the Black Knights hadn’t won since beating William Monroe last September.

Buckingham County’s best offensive play against Fluvanna County didn’t come out of coach Craig Gill’s playbook.