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Bulldogs continued from >page 10 Jesse McWilliams and Jace Gregory also return for the Bulldogs. On defense, Lee McLaughlin and Patrick Reeder will return along with a fresh face that is expected to contribute. “Newcomer Richard Young has found his place at sweeper,” Brook said. Brook feels everything adds up to an improved squad for
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this season, but he realizes the difficult schedule could present problems for the Bulldogs. “We have a tough schedule this season. The Jefferson District has some talented teams,” Brook said. “We expect to be competitive against William Monroe, Louisa, and Orange. Charlottesville gave us some trouble last year, but we intend to come out strong and play each team to the best of our ability.” The coach also has a clear
Congratulations Amara Ezell Amelia Academy standout basketball player Amara Ezell, a Goochland resident, racked up post season awards this season by being named to the All State 1st Team, All-State Tournament Team as well as VCC All-Conference team and VCC All-Tournament Team MVP. Ezell scored 406 points and pulled down 346 rebounds this season to average a doubledouble 15 ppg and 12.8 rpg. Ezel also averaged 4.4 steals and 3.1 assists per game. On the season, Ezell shot 41 percent from 3-point range and 75 percent on free throws. Amelia Academy Coach
Frank Shanagerger was named the VISAA Div. III Coach of the Year after leading his team to the state quarterfinals where they fell to state runner-up Williamsburg Christian. Submitted by Malinda Z. Shanaberger
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idea of what it will take for the team to be successful. “Victory can only be achieved through teamwork, discipline, and old fashioned hard work,” Brook said. “We have intensified our conditioning and are working to bring out the best team we can.” While the Bulldogs will be chasing victories against some tough competition, Brook realizes the true reward is reflected by the effort displayed by his players. “We hope that this season will be a great experience for all of our players,” he said. “We are trying to foster hard-work, respect, and devotion to the team while improving the skills of our players.”
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Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k sets entry record 37,400 have registered of 40,000 registrations will predicted time he listed on his be accepted. The fee for the race entry form and his past for annual race Ukrop’s Monument Avenue performance in the event, he Staff reports
The 12th annual Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by MARTIN’S has set an event record for the number of participants registered. As of March 8, over 37,400 were registered, breaking last year’s mark of 37,365. Over 1,400 have registered for the Virginia 529 Kids Run, which is on pace to approach or surpass the record of 2,016 who entered in 2010. Registration is still open for the April 2, race and a total
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10k is $40 and the fee for the Virginia 529 Kids Run is $20. Registration is available online at www.sportsbackers.org. AT&T Dash for the Cash – Staff Sergeant Joe Pena, a 35year-old member of the 392nd Army Band currently stationed at Fort Lee in Hopewell, VA, has been selected for an opportunity to win $2,500 on April 2 as the 2011 Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k AT&T Dash for the Cash participant. Based on the
will be given a 1.925-mile head start on the course and will attempt to cross the finish line before any of the elite athletes running in the full 10k (6.2 miles). If he does out-run the rest of the field to the finish line, he will win the $2,500 cash prize. If an elite runner finishes first, that runner will claim both the AT&T Dash for the Cash prize and the $2,000 first place purse for the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k.
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