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Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014
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Foxes track & field teams reach post season benchmark
Christie Britt
During the VHSL 4A Conference 22 Indoor Track & Field Championships, at Fauquier High School, both girls’ and boys’ Foxes indoor track & field teams featured a number of regional qualifying performances. Leonard Banks Sports editor Neither cold nor wind nor formidable competition will stop the Foxes from their destiny! On Saturday, at Fauquier High School, during the first-ever VHSL 4A Conference 22
Indoor Track & Field Championships, both the Foxes girls’ and boys’ track & field teams finished with strong performances. Miranda Green continued her area dominance over distance runners with two first-place finishes in the 1,000-meter (3:13.52), and the
1,600-meter (5:26.63). The top Fox female point producer, Heidi Colwell, also raised the bar on post-season standards, as she finished first in the 55-meter hurdles (9.45), pole vault (8’) and triple jump (30’ 3.25”). DeAsian Callahanan also joined the female multi-winner with
first-place finishes in the 300-meter (45.45) and long jump (13’10”). Other first-place female athletes included: Kristen Hornbaker, 3,200-meter, 12.44; 4x400-meter relay team, 4:25.59; Brittany Williams, 1:25.14. Other top Foxes girls’ performances
included: 4x200-meter relay team2nd, 2:00.70; 4x800-meter relay team2nd, 10:49.87; DeAsia Callahanan, 55-meter dash, 8.13; Elizabeth Hill, high jump, 4’6”; Caroline Williams, shot put, 2nd, 31”. As for the boys, distance standout Jacob Watson placed first in the 1,600-meter (4:54.74) and the 3,200-meter (10:14.05). The Foxes boys swept the relay competitions with first-place finishes in the 4x200-meter (1:35.51), 4x400-meter (3:59.52) and the 4x800-meter (8:55.80). Sprinter Davion Hutt placed first in the 55-meter dash with a time of 6:60, while Jonathan Graham finished atop the pole vault event with a vault of 13’. Justin Halter finished first in the high jump with a leap of 5’6”. Other top Foxes boys’ performances included: Davion Hutt, 300-meter dash, 2nd, 37.46; Fernando DeLaRosa, 500-meter dash, 1:0-9.51; Earl Calloway, 55-meter hurdles, 8.73; Davion Hutt, long jump, 17’6.50”; Casey Matherly, shot put, 6th, 32’3.25”; and Jordan Ailey, triple jump, 2nd, 33’10.50”. As for the upcoming 4A North Regional Indoor Track & Field
Foxes JV boys dismantle Knights Leonard Banks Sports editor The future has a glimmer of light for the 7-13 Foxes boys’ basketball team. With eight freshmen, and a season of high school experience under their belts, the potential for developing players to play on the varsity level is stronger than ever. On Tuesday, at King George High School, the Foxes junior varsity boys’ basketball team ended its season on a high note by defeating the Spotsylvania Knights, 41-14. Patrick Newton led the Foxes with 10 points, while Andrew Oakes led all Knights with seven points. In the first quarter, the Foxes ran the floor using outlets (Isaiah Chase, Aston Howard, Dreshawn Turner) for three fast break opportunities that resulted in a 7-2 lead. While the Knights offense continued to sputter, the Foxes completed the quarter with scores from Thomas Jenkins and Steven Jones. The Foxes defense limited the Knights to two points
throughout the entire quarter. In the post position, Fox center Divon Wright dominated the boards, as the Foxes totaled nine rebounds, while the Knights managed five. The second quarter was a reflection of the first, as the Foxes defense aggressively forced the Knights into turnovers that resulted in a 10-0 run (20-2). During the opening run, Jones posted four points for the Foxes. With less than three minutes left in the half, Spotsylvania’s offense finally woke up, as Oakes scored a foul shot and a jumper. However, at the end of the first half, the Foxes appeared to be cruising towards victory as they led, 23-5. The Foxes used the third quarter to rest, and kill time. As for the Knights, their offense returned to slumber mode. Jacob Brown, Howard, and Jenkins accounted for the Foxes seven points during the quarter. Trailing 28-5 in the fourth quarter, the Foxes offense, led by Newton posted an 11-1 run to close out the game.
“We have the most kids going to regionals in my entire coaching career.” —Rudy Pekarek
Championships on Feb. 22 at Liberty University, the Foxes are thrilled to have another chance to elevate their program. “We have the most kids going to regionals in my entire coaching career,” King George High School indoor track & field head coach Rudy Pekarek said. “We have 22 girls and 19 boys competing, which is what I consider a benchmark of success.” In order to qualify for regional competition, the following criteria must be met: top six athletes in each individual event; top three relay teams advance to regional competition or by meeting the regional qualifying standard before or at the conference meet.
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