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October 02, 2008

Patriots take on Colonial Forge

Much has been made of Albemarle’s offense and its big play ability, but four games into the season, the Patriot defense has done its share of the heavy lifting as well.

Cavaliers romp past Wolfpack

The Virginia women’s soccer team is officially clicking on all cylinders.

Louisa’s defense locks down
Louisa’s defense locks down

Louisa, who is 4-1 and has already surpassed its win total from a year ago, hopes the trend continues against district foe Monticello tonight.

Stangs rely on Washington

“I got burnt a lot last year,” Khiry Washington said. “But you learn from that because that causes losses — you’ve just got to stay deep.”


September 30, 2008

A quiet accomplishment
A quiet accomplishment

As it turns out Ragland surpassed the old record over the summer, when most volleyball teams were going through preseason workouts before practice started in August. That’s when the Virginia High School League made a simple correction to former record-holder Lillie Moore’s win total from 415 to 372 victories, immediately vaulting Ragland, the state’s active leader, into the top spot all-time.

Pats win Commonwealth crown

Last week at the Birdwood Golf course, Albemarle’s squad wrapped up its sixth consecutive district crown with a four-stroke victory over Colonial Forge.

Leisure, Warriors win at Meadowcreek
Leisure, Warriors win at Meadowcreek

For the seventh year in a row, Western Albemarle walked away with the Jefferson District tournament title on Tuesday afternoon at Meadowcreek Golf Course. The Warriors’ top player, Patrick Leisure, fought off Monticello’s Kevin Archer in a playoff to win the individual crown.

Dragons sweep Lions

In a wide-open Jefferson District, the William Monroe volleyball team is establishing themselves as one of the top programs this year.


September 29, 2008

STAB’s Stinnie commits to Tribe
STAB’s Stinnie commits to Tribe

Bryan Stinnie’s hopes of playing college ball are a reality as he has accepted an offer from William and Mary.

Monticello’s Graham a dual threat
Monticello’s Graham a dual threat

Graham racked up a team-high 82 rushing yards on 14 carries and ran for two scores in the 44-13 win over Orange County. So far this year, he has rushed for 155 yards and five TDs.

Days later, STAB gets its win
Days later, STAB gets its win

St. Anne’s finished the job it started three days ago by defeating its longtime rival 27-16.


September 27, 2008

Fork Union slips past Woodberry

Turnovers, penalties, rain and mud. This year’s installment of Woodberry Forest against Fork Union was a shining example of old-time football.

PREP ROUNDUP: Albemarle rumbles past North Stafford, Louisa tops Western

A roundup of Friday’s rain-soaked action.

Black Knights snag first win of Fraser era

At Charlottesville’s homecoming against William Monroe, halftime was supposed to be longer than usual — but not 90 minutes.


September 26, 2008

Mustangs trump Orange with big second half
Mustangs trump Orange with big second half

Defense and special teams made all the difference in Monticello’s win over Orange County on a rainy Friday night.

Saints blank Eagles

Having a clinical finisher often separates good soccer teams from great teams. Logan Pehanick fit that role perfectly, registering a hat trick Friday afternoon as St. Anne’s-Belfield trounced visiting Covenant 5-0.

PREPS PLUS: Orange County, Monticello lock up

No matter the outcome, one thing is for sure—tonight’s game between Monticello and Orange County has major implications.


September 25, 2008

Covenant tops BRS in nailbiter
Covenant tops BRS in nailbiter

Eagles defensive coordinator Logan Boggs calmed his players down and sent his unit out to make one more stop. They did, and this time the game really was over with Covenant on top 22-19.

OCHS defense meeting challenge

Last year, Orange County’s defense gave up 61 points and 626 yards of total offense as Monticello handed the Hornets their only Jefferson District loss of the season.

No place quite like home
No place quite like home

Monticello coach Brud Bicknell just assumed he was getting his leg pulled.


September 24, 2008

Eagles cruise past Cougars

Hosting Collegiate, the Eagles bounced back by defeating the Cougars 3-1 on Tuesday evening.

Barons, Eagles set for shootout
Barons, Eagles set for shootout

After putting up a good fight against defending state champion Liberty Christian, the Eagles make the trip to St. George looking to bounce back behind senior tailback Luke Heinsohn.


September 23, 2008

PREP NOTES: Hendrix’s sets make Albemarle go
PREP NOTES: Hendrix’s sets make Albemarle go

Albemarle High’s volleyball team isn’t just winning matches right now — they’re dominating them. The Patriots (12-0) have lost just three games in matches this year behind the heavy-hitting attack duo of Kara Elder and Laura Gomez.


September 22, 2008

Albemarle readies for North Stafford
Albemarle readies for North Stafford

Albemarle excelled in all areas in its blowout win over Charlottesville this past Friday, but the Patriots know they have to kick it up a notch as they enter Commonwealth District play at North Stafford this week.


September 20, 2008

Loyola sacks Fork Union
Loyola sacks Fork Union

Loyola (Towson, Md.) racked up 256 rushing yards and capitalized on five FUMA turnovers, cruising to a 49-0 win on Saturday to stay unbeaten.

Blue Ridge rolls to win

In just his first start under center, Speedy McCauley led the offense in a 47-20 routing of Randolph Macon.

Covenant blanked in field hockey

Bella Licciardello exploded on offense, scoring all three first half goals and four in the game for Fredericskburg Academy (5-0, 3-0) as they demolished the Eagles 5-0.

Pats shut down depleted Knights
Pats shut down depleted Knights

Albemarle used a well-rounded team performance and excelled in all three phases of the game in a win over a battered and outmanned Charlottesville team Friday night.

Eagles can’t upset Liberty

“[Liberty]’s definitely the best team in the state, they’re a quality football team,” Covenant coach Mark Sanford said.

Warriors explode past Dragons
Warriors explode past Dragons

“That felt good,” said Western coach Ed Pierce. “It’s a new scheme and you have to get the timing right and the quarterback has to put it where it needs to go.“

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