Describing the relationship between the William Monroe and Madison football teams as a simple rivalry doesn’t do justice to the circus that surrounds the event.

“We’re not going to do 48 pushups ever again —not even close,” said Albemarle linebacker Kendall Ravenell.

Louisa’s non-district road tilt with Powhatan, originally scheduled for Friday night, has been moved up 24 hours due to Hurricane Hanna’s anticipated arrival in the Richmond area. The Lions (1-0) and the Indians will kick off at 7:30 p.m. tonight.

However, that was not the case. The two Warriors ran through the pain, and Satterwhite finished second overall behind teammate Stutzman, who set a new course record for the two-mile race.

The Ragged Mountain Cup, scheduled for a 5 p.m. race start today at Panorama Farms, brings together every cross country team in the area.

On Friday, the Flucos were effective on offense, made big plays on defense and earned their just reward. Fluvanna defeated the visiting Eagles 20-14.

With senior Ben Fitts and sophomores Joey Manilla and Alex Preve, there was no question that the 2008 edition of the Warriors was capable of defending its crown.

For Western Albemarle’s Joey Manilla, superstitions aren’t just a good luck charm — they’re a way of life. He’s looking for just about every mental edge he can find — even if it means wearing layers.

Covenant dodged a bullet in the last minute in its opener against visiting Atlantic Shores, as the Eagles held on to a 28-26 victory.

Well, on Friday against St. Anne’s-Belfield, there was no doubt that the Red Raiders were all three as they dispatched the Saints 41-12 in the opener for both teams.

Wilkerson did more than his part to establish the Warriors’ ground attack early, scoring three first quarter touchdowns en route to gaining 106 yards to spark Western Albemarle to a 39-6 victory over Waynesboro.

Madison, looking like a team that had worked out the early-season kinks before taking the field last night at Booster Park, dominated the line of scrimmage from start to finish in a 28-8 win over Nelson County.

Up against two-time defending Group AA, Division 4 champion Amherst County, the Lancers’ power rushing attack took it to the Black Knights, paving the way for a 42-6 victory.

A quick glance at last year’s Western Albemarle varsity football roster and one thing stands out — a lone freshman amidst a sea of juniors and seniors.

For four years, Jeremy Sweet was the heart and soul of Waynesboro’s offensive and defensive lines.

Odds are good that the battle for Jefferson District supremacy this season will come down to Monticello and Orange County.

Rarely do three such signal-callers come through school at the exact same time, but this year, fans across the Jefferson District will be treated to a trio of quarterbacks who have the potential to play at the next level. Monticello’s Michael Graham, Orange’s Quintin Hunter and Charlottesville’s Kevin Leatherwood will give defensive coordinators headaches all season.

Unfortunately for Nelson County, it’s becoming more obvious that the path to a Group A state title runs right through the Governors’ Dogwood District.

Albemarle is loaded with great team speed this season, from the skill positions down to some quick linemen who will rely on being technicians in the trenches. The Patriots are fast just about everywhere, and you can guarantee coach Rick Vrhovac is going to find a way to use that quickness.

The Patriots struggled with mental mistakes early, but the presence of Kara Elder and Laura Gomez ultimately overwhelmed the Warriors, giving Albemarle the 3-1 victory.

The volleyball season moves into full swing today as two of last year’s top teams lock heads when Western Albemarle visits Albemarle.

Luke Heinsohn is looking to lead the Eagles to some team success to cap what is quickly becoming a storied high school career.

St. Anne’s-Belfield is reloading for another state title run, but that comes as little surprise. State titles have become all but the norm for the Saints.

Western ended a long trek to Liberty High in Bedford with a 33-0 loss. The Minutemen leapt out to an early lead and then took control with three monster plays in the second quarter — a 68-yard punt return for a score, a 39-yard touchdown pass and a 70-yard touchdown run.

Ben Freeman is the consummate team player. So when his high school coach, Dwane Pugh, approached him about switching positions his senior year from striker to sweeper, he agreed.

In doing so, Fluvanna coach Patrick Dieter piloted his team to a 14-4 overall record and a second-place finish in regular-season district play, and is The Daily Progress’ choice for the All-Central Virginia boys soccer coach of the year.

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Look up just about any state record by a VHSL girls soccer player and most likely that mark will be owned by the same person: Emily Perrin.

With Campbell taking the reins as a first-year coach, taking over a team that had just one senior, it’s safe to say that not many expected Covenant to make it back to the semifinals — much less win the tournament outright.