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Drifter JV coach returns to her volleyball alma mater Leonard Banks Sports editor Innovation, determination and pride are three words that only begin to describe new Colonial Beach High School junior varsity volleyball head coach, Cameron-Ann K. Standish. After guiding the Drifters junior varsity volleyball team to a 5-8 record, which happens to be the best record in years for the young squad, Standish is determined to raise the level of competitive play. “I might be bragging, but I think that the JV team, and the entire volleyball program, is now comprised of some very gifted athletes,” Standish said. “I wish I could make comments about every girl on my team, as I am so proud of all of them.” Evidence of the impact that Standish has had include victories
over King & Queen Central (2), Essex, Washington & Lee and Lancaster. Rather than wait for a teammate to take the lead in passing or scoring, the entire team hustles and dives after each lose ball. Nothing is left to chance. “Last year, most of our girls could not serve the ball over the net, and our hitting skills, as well as passing skills were not quite up to par,” Standish said. “This year, it’s a whole new story! As the season continues, I believe my girls will progress, and develop their skill sets even more, and we will all be able to see the hard work that they put into making this season what they want it to be.” A 2008 Drifter alumni, Standish currently attends Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, and is scheduled to graduate in May with a Bachelors of Business. Currently, she is employed
Drifters take a stand for Side-Out Foundation Leonard Banks Sports editor On Thursday, the Colonial Beach High School varsity volleyball team hopes to improve their record with a win over conference rival visiting Washington & Lee. Earlier this season, the Eagles defeated the Drifters (3-1). Apart from the heated rivalry between the two Westmoreland schools, the game will focus on breast health education, by joining thousands of teams from around the country during the annual SideOut Foundation’s Dig Pink® National Breast Cancer Awareness Rally. College, high school and middle school teams will participate as they raise funds for breast cancer research. The event allows volleyball fans an opportunity to become involved by making donations to the cause by wearing pink. Admission to the event is $5, including an opportunity to buy baked goods, wristbands and bows. All proceeds will be donated to the Side-Out Foundation. In addition, a Mary Kay booth will be set up, with 25% of all sales going to the Side-out Foundation, including several raffled off items. Before the game, all players will be announced along with the name of the special person they are playing in
support of. There will be a moment of silence in remembrance of all those who have battled breast cancer, prior to the first varsity game. Also, prior to the second varsity game, an announcement will be made to honor those who have won the battle against breast cancer. The Side-out Foundation is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. For more information, contact Drifter head varsity volleyball coach, Chase Davidson at cdavidson@cbschools.net. The ultimate goal of the Side-Out organization is to advance clinical trials, increase patient support services and educate communities.
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“I might be bragging, but I think that the JV team, and the entire volleyball program, is now comprised of some very gifted athletes.” —Cameron-Ann K. Standish with SAIC, as a facilities manager. After playing for Fredericksburg Christian School for six years, she transferred to Colonial Beach, where she finished her high school athletic career with the Drifter volleyball program under former head varsity coach, Purkey. An athlete at heart, Standish is a firm believer is physical fitness. As a player, she has been involved in athletics both on the recreational and high school levels. “Athletics and being active are some of my passions, and I felt that I could
share this passion with young women whom I feel have a great potential, and can do anything that they set their mind to.” Two intangibles for the Drifters come in the leadership form of MacKenzie-Page Monroe and Sarah Ndiaye. Monroe serves as the team’s libero, while Ndiaye’s role is crucial as the Drifters’ setter. On Thursday, the Drifters varsity and junior varsity volleyball teams will host conference rival Washington & Lee.
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Drifter head junior varsity coach, Cameron-Ann K. Standish
W&L Eagles earn 1-A playoff berth Richard Leggitt After a slow start to the season, the Washington & Lee Eagles have rolled to three straight lopsided victories that have earned them a 1-A playoff berth. Now Coach Antron Yates and his team have set their sights on earning a home postseason game. The Eagles defeated Northumberland 37-6, Friday night at home. That victory came on the heels of a 36-0 win over Lancaster and a 3316 homecoming victory over Spotsylvania. The three straight victories were racked up after the Eagles started the season 1-3. “One of the main keys to the decisive victories was good fundamental defense,” said Coach Yates. “Coach Ed Carey has the defense playing very well.” Led by seniors Milan Bullock, Davon Hamilton and Alex Lane, the W&L starting defense allowed only 10 points in the three straight victories. Bullock, a hard-hitting linebacker who also plays running back, scored a touchdown against Northumberland. Hamilton, a defensive back who also plays wide receiver, had three touchdown catches Friday from junior quarterback Treshaun Brown, who passed for 273 yards. Sophomore wide receiver Jarett Sumiel also had a touchdown for W&L Friday. “Treshuan Brown has given us the stability we need at quarterback, Yates said. “I really think that this team is starting to gel at the right time. Our goal is to get better each week.” “The other key to victory has
been the offense becoming selfless and playing for each other. In some games, the passing game was effective, and in other games the run game has been effective. The offensive line has been the anchor in both situations.” Yates said. Bullock, a three-sport letterman and a Governor’s School academic at W&L, has been a central player in the Eagles’ resurgence. “I love the game, the intensity,” Bullock said. “I want to do better and better, and I want our team to get better and better.” “The beginning of the season was rough. But now, everybody is working together, and that has made us a better team,” Bullock said. “Our coaches pushed us to stick together, and now we are playing together as a team.” “Milan is solid steel,” said W&L Athletic Director Malcolm Lewis. “He’s got a great work ethic, he’s strong as an ox, he loves the weight room, and he’s a straight A student. What’s not to like?” Bullock, the son of a single mom, said he has been encouraged to continuously get better by his mother, Tammy Smith. “She has been my number-one fan.” Bullock also plays basketball and is a jumper in track. “Football has always been a big sport for my fam-
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On Friday, Milan Bullock (#6) ran for touchdown during W&L’s 37-6 win over Northumberland. ily. My older brother has always been on me to get better.” Bullock, who is 5’11” and weighs 170 lbs., said, “I have never been the biggest player, but I love the game, and I’ve always tried to improve.” Hoping he can play football in college, Bullock - who has had a broken wrist and a concussion while playing - is interested in a career in sports medicine. “I want to help people the way the coaches, doctors and trainers helped me,” Bullock said. “He’s a hard-nosed kid, fast and quick,” said Lewis. “He can definitely play at the next level.”
“Education obviously comes first,” Bullock said. “But if I can do both in college, I would like to do it.” Next on the agenda for Bullock and the Eagles is defeating Rappahannock this Friday, and then facing Essex and Colonial Beach in successive weeks. The team is determined to earn a home playoff game. “We are in position to play for the Northern Neck District Championship,” said Coach Yates. “We feel that we have three championship games. The first one is this Friday versus Rappahannock. We will take it one game at time.”
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