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Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2013
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Eagles JV football top Spotsylvania Knights Staff Reports Last Wednesday, at Spotsylvania High School, the Washington & Lee Eagles junior varsity football team collectively defeated the Knights, 16-13. After being behind 13-0 at halftime, the Eagles came back to win 16-13. Cullen Bell passed for 139 yards, including one 15-yard touchdown pass reception to Joseph Fulcher. Ramani Goode rushed for 50-yards, while Kewan Dameron finished the game with
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Both Foxes girls’ and boys’ cross-country teams finished with solid performances at the Octoberfest Invitational, at the Plains, in Fauquier County,
Foxes cross-country soar at Octoberfest Leonard Banks Sports editor Sophomore Jacob Watson is on a roll this season. With the exception of the first race of the season against Courtland, which he did not compete in, he is undefeated in dual meet competition. On Saturday, out of field of 155 runners, during the Octoberfest Invitational at the Plains in Fauquier County, Watson posted a time of 17:15 to win the boys varsity race. His efforts proved crucial in leading the boys cross-country team to a first place finish. Watson’s teammate Christian Koon placed fifth with a time of 18:00. Watson’s older brother Jarod completed the top three boys as he finished 31st. Kyle Knepshield (40th, 19:27), Nicholas Casamento (56th, 19:56), James Peed (87th, 20:34), and Robbie Andrews (93rd, 20:47) rounded out the boys finishes. As a team, the Foxes boys finished with a total time of 1:33.54. As for the Foxes girls, junior Kristen Hornbaker posted a time of 20:57 for a second place finish among 89 varsity B female runners. Hornbaker’s teammate, junior Ashley Perkins finished eighth
with a time of 22:35. Sophomore Maddie Amos rounded out the top three King George finishers with a 10th place finish, and a time of 22:46. Other Foxes girls who contributed to the team’s second place overall finish included: Brooke West, 17th, 23:36; Alexandra Nette, 61st, 27:24; Lilja Flately, 62nd, 27:32; Madison Mading, 63rd, 27:38. The overall top girl finisher was Powhatan runner, Taylor Holt (20:49). Team wise, the girls top team was Clarkstown South, who finished the race with a total of 1:55.06. Foxes, Eagles, Chargers cross country meet On Wednesday, during Senior Night, the Foxes boys’ and girls’ continued their area dominance over rival teams with a complete sweep over Chancellor and Washington & Lee. The Foxes boys’ team placed first with a score of 29, while the girls’ finished first with a score of 26. Foxes Kristen Hornbaker was the girls’ individual overall winner, while Washington & Lee runner Kathryn Beddo placed second. Miranda Green rounded out the top three girl runners. As for the boys, Jacob Watson beat out Charger
runner Neil Schubel for the overall first place finish. Christian Koon rounded out the top three boys finishes. Thrilled with her runners’ performance, Foxes cross-country head coach Cathy Binders said, “Senior night is always a happy and sad occasion. It is the long goodbye for athletes I have coached since seventh grade. Watching them mature and grow as runners and young adults is a great honor.” After years of hard work, and building the crosscountry team and course into a one of the best programs in the area, Binder finally enjoying the fruits of her labors. “I would also like to thank the two families that will be leaving us after many years of hard work designing, building and maintaining our cross country course,” Binder said. “Numerous hours these parents have spent helping to raise money, carrying loads of dirt and digging up stumps. I appreciate their hard work and dedication to not only their own athletes, but to the team as a whole.” On Wednesday, the Foxes travel to Spotsylvania High School. The Conference 22 Regional CrossCountry Tournament will take place at Chancellor High School, on Wednesday, Nov. 6.
KGYAA football completes fifth week of action Staff reports Playing in heat more commonly associated with June than October, the King George Youth Athletic Association (KGYAA) successfully completed its fifth weekend of the fall 2013 tackle football campaign this past Saturday at Sealston Elementary School. The day began with the Rookie Pirates (3-2) defeating the Rattlers (1-4), 20-6, behind Nathan Caldwell, Dylan Truxon, and Ethan Richardson. Leading the way for the Rattlers were Dominic Deloatch, Collin Quick, and Duke Smith. In the second Rookie division contest, the undefeated River Hawks (5-0) bested the Pride (1-4), 20-12, led by Josh Ferguson, Aiden Martinez, and Tayvion Pierce. The Pride credit their strong showing and improved defensive play to an overall team effort. In the first Junior division game Saturday, the Mustangs (4-1) downed the Blue Devils (1-4), 28-6. The Mustangs credit the victory to an overall team performance, while leading the Blue Devils were Connor Gray, Anthony Martinez, and Jawun Parker. Saturday’s action at Sealston concluded with a come-from-behind win for the Warriors (4-1) over the hard-fighting Bandits (1-4), 24-14. The Warriors were propelled by a to-
85 all-purpose yards. Dequinse Bunns also score a touchdown, and finished the game with 41 allpurpose yards. Other offensive standouts included Eddie Jims (twopoint conversion), and Carson Bell (16-yards receiving). Defensively the Eagles were led by Larry White with one interception, while Stevie Preston, Kenny Taylor, Nicky Fones and Michael Johnson provided a well balanced defensive attack. On Wednesday, Oct. 9, the Eagles will host the Eagles will host the Lancaster Red Devils.
NN Rivermen advance in MDFL playoffs Savanna Cramer In MDFL (Mason-Dixon Football League) news, the playoffs started this past weekend where the Northern Neck Rivermen hosted the Virginia Titans in a hard fought battle of a ‘win, or go home’ game. The Rivermen came out victorious over the Titans with a 14-12 victory this past Saturday night. The Rivermen started off with the ball and made it smoothly downfield all the way to their 30-yard line. Quarterback Walt Covington was looking for wide receiver Mike Howard for an intended touchdown, but was denied for an interception by a Titan. An easy 11-yard pass, and the Titans were the first ones to put the scoring up on the board; making the score 6-0. Their extra point was no good. The Rivermen came back with
a touchdown, which made it a tied game for a moment. Kicker Barrett Hollingsworth came out to make the extra point good, and the score 7-0. In the third quarter, the Rivermen were down by a touchdown, and the clock was ticking by faster and faster. The ball was snapped back to Covington. Covington, under pressure, found Tim Short for a 31yard complete pass for a touchdown. The extra point was good. From then on, it was all defense. With a minute left in the game, the Titans were making it downfield, and it was not looking good for the Rivermen at all. With 30 seconds left on the clock, the Titans’ quarterback had the ball looking for a touchdown. He was denied by a Rivermen interception to make the game over. The final score was 1412, and the Rivermen will move on to play Arbutus Big Red in the North Conference Championship, this Saturday. Game time is 7 p.m.
Sports Updates Foxes field hockey update On Wednesday, the Foxes varsity field hockey team defeated Fauquier, 2-0. Kayla Hester scored an unassisted goal with two minutes to go in the first half. Maure Buckley scored on a corner shot in the second half; Buckley was assisted by Meghan Yanchulis. The victory improved the Foxes record to 6-2 in the conference, and 8-3 overall. The Foxes will
travel to the unfriendly confines of Caroline on Wednesday. Semi-professional football update On Saturday, at King George County Stadium, the Fredericksburg Bears improved to 4-1 with a 44-22 win over the Chesapeake Swarm. At halftime, the Bears were ahead 24-0. On Saturday, Oct. 12, the Bears will travel south to play the Richmond Venom. Earlier in the season, the Bears defeated the Venom 22-2.
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On Saturday, quarterback Chase Gaines (center) of the Rookie Pride is shown rushing against the River Hawks. tal team effort. Setting the pace for the Bandits were Arianna Currier, Gavin Geris, and Noah Williams. The JV Mavericks (2-2) dropped another close Rappahannock River Youth Football League (RRYFL) game, this time to Essex Co., 16-14. This marked the Mavericks’ second straight loss by a mere two points, and this one ended with the Mavericks at the Essex two-yard line as time expired.
Leaders for the Mavericks were Allante Green, Darrian Hodsden, and Caleb Hoyle. Speaking of the Mavericks, they will be the only KGYAA team in action this coming weekend, as they are slated to play Caroline Co. Saturday afternoon in Tappahannock. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:30pm.
The remaining KGYAA football teams and cheerleading squads will be participating in the annual Fall Festival parade this Saturday, and will this year be marching in partnership with the King George High School cheerleaders and football players. For more information on the KGYAA, visit www.kgyaa.org.
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