Cantrell and R-MC blow by Randolph 97-30
NASCAR K&N Pro Series race added to RIR’s Spring weekend Race the first NASCAR tripleheader weekend in Richmond Since 2005 Staff reports
File photo by Charlie Leffler
Jordan Cantrell (23) led R-MC with 26 points at Randolph.
Staff reports The Randolph-Macon women’s basketball team shot 52.6 percent from the field including an 11-for-23 mark from three en route to a 97-30 win over host Randolph last Tuesday in Lynchburg. Sophomore guard Jordan Cantrell led four Yellow Jacket players in double figures with a career high 26 points. R-MC Freshman center Lindsay Sharman opened up the scoring with a layup just 18 seconds in to ignite a 10-0 opening run which was capped by Taylor Wieczorek jumper. R-MC steadily built a 30 point advantage and freshman Paige Mills capped the half with a steal and an assist to Cantrell who hit a layup at the buzzer putting the Yellow Jackets up 42-10 at the break. R-MC opened the second half on a 12-3 run that started with a Sharman layup and finished off a jumper from Molly Brown. The Jackets continued to pull away and led by as many as 67 on the way to a 97-30 win. Every player on the R-MC roster scored as Cantrell went 9for-12 from the field including a 5-for-6 mark from three. Maggie Roy dropped in 14 points and four assists. Wieczorek finished with 12 points and seven boards while Brown chipped in with 10 points and four rebounds. R-MC held a 59-33 rebound-
ing edge. Randolph-Macon now travels to Daytona Beach, Florida for the Daytona Shootout where they will face Wisconsin –Eau Claire on Sunday, December 19 at 9 p.m. RANDOLPH-MACON (5-2/3-1 ODAC) CANTRELL, Jordan 912 3-3 26; ROY, Maggie 6-15 00 14; WIECZOREK, Taylor 5-10 2-3 12; BROWN, Molly 5-9 0-0 10; SHARMAN, Lindsey 4-5 00 8; PHELPS, Christina 4-5 0-0 8; ASAY, Jillian 3-7 0-0 8; DULANEY, Madison 1-4 0-0 3; MILLS, Paige 1-3 1-1 3; WILLIAMS, Katie 1-3 0-0 3; O’BRIANT,Jennifer 1-3 0-0 2. Totals 40-76 6-7 97. RANDOLPH (0-7/0-4 ODAC) JOHNSON, Olivia 4-16 4-6 12; FRENCH, Lauren 3-17 00 8; SUBLETT, Sam 2-3 0-0 4; BOUCHARD, Courtney 1-7 2-2 4; WITT, Brandie 1-9 0-0 2; HAMLETT, Shondria 0-1 0-0 0; TILTON, Liz 0-5 0-0 0; THOMPSON, Morgan 0-1 0-0 0; FOLDEN, Rebecca 0-5 0-2 0. Totals 11-64 6-10 30. Randolph-Macon..... 42 55 - 97 Randolph College..... 10 20 - 30 3-point goals--Randolph-Macon 11-23 (CANTRELL, Jordan 56; ROY, Maggie 2-4; ASAY, Jillian 2-5; DULANEY, Madison 1-4; WILLIAMS, Katie 1-2; O’BRIANT,Jennifer 0-1; PHELPS, Christina 0-1), Randolph College 2-17 (FRENCH, Lauren 2-10; BOUCHARD, Courtney 0-2; WITT, Brandie 0-1; FOLDEN, Rebecca 04). Fouled out--Randolph-MaconNone, Randolph College-None. Rebounds--Randolph-Macon 59 (SHARMAN, Lindsey 8), Randolph College 33 (FRENCH, Lauren 5; SUBLETT, Sam 5; WITT, Brandie 5). Assists--Randolph-Macon 30 (DULANEY, Madison 6), Randolph College 5 (JOHNSON, Olivia 3). Total fouls--Randolph-Macon 12, Randolph College 14. Technical fouls--Randolph-Macon-None, Randolph College-None. A-219
More racing is what Richmond International Raceway fans wanted, and more racing is what they will get next season. RIR has added the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race in the spring to create a tripleheader weekend beginning Thursday, April 28, 2011. It will be the first NASCAR Tripleheader Weekend in Richmond since 2005. The NASCAR K&N Pro Series features separate schedules and championships for the East and West, and makes up the top step of the NASCAR Home Tracks ladder—a launching pad for developmental drivers and home for veterans of motorsports. In addition to producing NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers Joey Logano, Martin Truex Jr. and Kevin Harvick, the NASCAR K&N Pro Series has served as the starting point for some of the top up-and-coming talent now in NASCAR’s three national series, including Austin Dillon, Trevor Bayne, Brian Ickler, Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Truex. “We are excited to bring
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“I think that helped me when I went back to play this year because I wasn’t away from the game,” he said. “I was around it, enjoying the game, enjoying people fighting, playing, learning and bonding as a team and doing well.” Parker signed a mid-season deal that extends his contract with Montreal through the 2012 season but nearing age 30, he knows that his time playing football is limited. Parker hopes to one day return to coaching but currently he plans to enroll in a program at VCU to complete his Masters in Education.
another great racing series to the best fans in all of motorsports at Richmond International Raceway,” said track president Doug Fritz. “The NASCAR K&N Pro Series East, which is a huge effort to promote youth and diversity in motorsports—will be a great addition to our Spring 2011 weekend, which includes the NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series.” For additional information on the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East, log on to www. NASCARHomeTracks.com – the ultimate online destination for fans of all of NASCAR’s developmental series. Tickets for the Spring 2011 NASCAR Tripleheader Weekend go on sale Friday, January 14, 2011. All tickets for the Thursday, April 28 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race are $10 and general admission, with children 12 and younger admitted free with a ticketed adult. Tickets for the BUBBA burger 250 NASCAR Nationwide Series race on Friday, April 29 start at $30. Children 12 and younger are admitted free with a ticketed adult in general admission sections. The weekend’s main event— the Crown Royal Presents The Your Name Here 400 NASCAR Parker was not the only local connection in this year’s Grey Cup. Former University of Richmond wide receiver Danny Desriveaux is in his fourth year with Montreal and averaged 11.3 yards with four receptions this season. VMI wide receiver Tim Maypray is also in his first year with Montreal. On the opposite of the field, Saskatchewan rookie wide receiver Cary Koch made an impressive debut in his first year out of the University of Virginia. On the season, Koch had 21 catches for 299 yards and three TDs. Koch had four Grey Cup receptions including the longest of the game at 40 yards.
Sprint Cup Series race on Saturday, April 30—marks the return of hometown hero and 2010 series runner-up Denny Hamlin. He will battle it out “under the lights” with five-time champion Jimmie Johnson, Dale
Earnhardt Jr., Tony Stewart, Jeff Gordon, Kyle Busch and all of your favorite drivers. Saturday’s tickets start at $45. For tickets and information, please log on to www.rir.com or call 866-455-RACE (7223).
Congratulations Dynamo U18
Photo submitted by Sandra Hillquist
Front: Chelsea Martz (J R Tucker), Megan Dover (Lee-Davis), Liz Donnini (LD), Lauren Aicholtz (LD), LeeAnne Kesler (Hanover), and Maria Piccolomini (H). Back: Coach Shawn Martin, Ashley Oswald (LD), Becca Kretzer (Cloverhill), Lauren Hillquist (JRT), Nicole Shelton (H), Kelsey Hoffman (JRT), Lauren Kesler (H), and Sarah Wright (LD).
The Dynamo Soccer Club U18 Girls won their second tournament this season – the Hunt Country Classic in Fauquier County. The win on November 21, 2010 was based on a 3-2 score in penalty kicks after tying 0-0 in regulation and double overtimes. Submitted by Sandra Hillquist
Congratulations Militia U13
Photo submitted by Chris Cook
Pictured: Hunter Bagby, Adam Farnsworth, Davis Hatch, Kevin Lawlor, Hunter Bellows, Cal Harris, Eric Peck, Colin Shirey, Trevor Cook, Jacob Wright, Jacob Hale, Connor Saul, Raymond Gillespie, Alexander Helm, Zach Jacobs, and Jack Cook. Coaches were Chris Cook, Randy Hale, Scott Wright, and Shawn Bagby.
The Mechanicsville Militia U13 Lacrosse Team won the Va Beach Turkey Shoot Tournament on November 20. The Militia went undefeated on the weekend including a 5-1 win over the Richmond Shock in the championship. Submitted by Chris Cook
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