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Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013
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Gabrielle Caron verbally commits to Shippensburg Leonard Banks Sports editor
Leonard Banks
Thrilled with verbal commitment to attend and play for Shippensburg University, in Pennsylvania, King George High School soccer standout, Gabrielle Caron (center) hopes to finish her senior year with a championship.
Her path to a world outside of King George has been paved in opportunities that will soon extend beyond her wildest collegiate dreams. Recently King George High School senior Gabrielle Caron has given a verbal commitment to attend and play women’s soccer for Shippensburg University. The Division II university is coming off of a successful 12-5-3 season, where they defeated Edinboro University in the first round of the NCAA Division II playoffs. She will attend the school in the fall of 2014, and major in chemistry. Although she has considered a career as a physician, she is leaning more towards the pharmacy profession. She will sign her National Letter of Intent in the spring. Currently, Caron is focusing on off-season conditioning at a local fitness center, while sharpening her soccer skills with her FASA women’s soccer team. Currently her team is ranked seventh in the state, and Caron has played a significant role in the team’s success. “Gabi takes every opportunity with the team to make herself better,” FASA girl’s head soccer coach Joe Herndon said. “We train year round including outside in the cold winter months. There were nights that we were training with temperatures in the 20s, and maybe colder. Not only did Gabi drive over 45 minutes one way to be here, but she has always shown up with the proper frame of
“Gabi’s game intelligence is one of the things that makes her an exceptional player. Shippensburg is fortunate to be getting a such a well rounded player.” —Denise Flately
mind, and was ready to train.” Located in Shippensburg, Pa., the university was founded in 1871. Also, the highly regarded school is rated by US News & World Report as one of the top universities in the north, and America’s best college in 2012. “I’ve considered several smaller D-3 schools, because I liked the smaller intimate class settings, but in the end after going to soccer camps throughout the summer, I felt that Shippensburg was the best fit for me,” Caron said. After experiencing several tough seasons, Caron helped lead King George to a record of 10-7, and playoff berth against archrival Spotsylvania last year. While a 2-1 playoff loss to the Knights, and the loss of several key members to graduation may have created several obstacles for the Foxes, they will return with an abundance of talent. Caron’s athletic and leadership contribution to the Foxes soccer program is invaluable. During the spring athletic awards banquet, Caron received the annual “Coaches Award.”
W&L Eagle basketball teams head to Rivalry Tip Off Tournament Richard Leggitt The Washington & Lee boys and girls basketball teams head to Lancaster Saturday for the Rivalry Tip Off Tournament optimistic about the 2014 season. The W&L girls will play Colonial Beach at 10 a.m. and the boys will play Colonial Beach at 12 noon. “We return four starters and look to compete every night with anyone,” said Eagles boys head basketball coach George Hunter. “I expect good things from this team.” “The Lady Eagles have a new energy about them,” said W&L girls coach Elizabeth Beckham. “The returning players have been working hard in pre-season and are ready for the challenges that they will face this year.” Both the boys and girls W&L teams under-performed last season but a strong core of returning players
has both Hunter and Beckham hopeful that things will improve this year. The W&L boys return a number of key players from last season, including Treshaun Brown, a junior guard who was All-District and Jeremy Turner, a junior post player who was 2nd team All-District. Both Brown and Turner just began practicing this week after being part of the W&L Eagles football playoff run. “We will be a little behind because those players and seven others were on the football team,” said Hunter. “But I believe we will be able to compete night in and night out. I’m very excited about this team and I’m blessed to be able to coach these young men.” The W&L girls have seven returning players including sophomore Alexia Tate and juniors Alexis Washington and Amy Saunders. Top newcomers this season will include sophomore
“The boys have been active this summer attending team camps as well as some players playing on various AAU teams. The Northern Neck District is always one of the toughest districts in the state and it doesn’t get any easier this year”
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—George Hunter guards Lorena Luna and Jahania Remington. “The newcomers have also transitioned well and are developing a strong sense of teamwork,” Beckham said. “The girls have been willing to put in the hard work. That’s what any coach wants to have in a team.” Both coaches believes their teams will be ready for the always
competitive Northern Neck District play this season. “The boys have been active this summer attending team camps as well as some players playing on various AAU teams. The Northern Neck District is always one of the toughest districts in the state and it doesn’t get any easier this year” said Hunter.
New additions now to KGMS Sports With volleyball, wrestling added to the King George Middle school winter sports line-up, fans can see the future of King George High School sports up close. Also, don’t forget to support the KGMS boys’ basketball team. To access schedules, go online to http://kgmsathletics.blogspot.com/
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“The influence Gabi has had on our team this year is really hard to put into words,” Foxes varsity girls’ head coach Denise Flately said, “She came into the season with a transformed attitude, and has proven exactly how valuable a player she is. She has always had talent. As a captain, she has shown to be an exceptional leader. She by far is the most capable player, when it comes to changing priorities and tactics during a game. She is the best example of what I wanted to focus on this year; talent, teamwork, and intelligence.” Last season Caron came into her own during Battlefield District competition. She was named to the All-District Second Team. She finished the season with four goals, and two assists. “Soccer is a player’s game, and as a coach it is most important to equip players with the tools to make the best decisions possible on the field,” Flately said. “Gabi’s game intelligence is one of the things that makes her an exceptional player. Shippensburg is fortunate to be getting a such a well rounded player.”
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