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Wednesday, May 18, 2016
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Chas Parker picks up hat trick against Courtland Leonard Banks
Photo by Leonard Banks
In spite of the pursuit of a Courtland defensive player, Foxes Jarrod Brem keeps the ball in play.
Sports editor On Tuesday night, at Courtland High School, senior Fox soccer standout Chas Parker may have had his best performance ever. Parker scored a rare hat trick with four goals, which eventually gave the Foxes a 4-3 win over the Cougars. The victory was a huge boost for the Foxes (7-6) heading into the upcoming conference playoffs. Currently, King George is in second place in the Conference 19 standings. “That was a very nice win for our program, because while we had some success against Courtland in recent years, we had not beaten them on their field in the time I had been the head coach,” Foxes head coach Jeff Butler said. Parker leads the team in scoring with 16 goals, while Alex Lupton leads in assists with 5. Goalies Albie Rodrigues and Hunter VanZandt
have made 78 saves, while allowing only 31 goals. The Foxes continue to get substantial production from the team, as 14 of 18 players have contributed with either a goal or an assist. The Foxes progress has been slow and steady this season. In spite of the ups the and downs associated with a long regular season, the Foxes have never lost their poise. Their biggest improvement has been their defense (Christian Francis, Devin Reeves, Thomas Melton, Collin Raich). More importantly, the Foxes have made substantial improvements in all aspects of their program. “We are now seeing our midfield play improve, as well as doing a better job of controlling portions of the game, which is allowing us to create more scoring opportunities,” Butler said. Thus far this season, the Foxes can reflect positively on a number of highlights that have occurred this
season. They’ve beaten 5-A school North Stafford twice by a combined score of 8-0, while playing some competitive matches against Chancellor, James Monroe, and Massaponax. “There are still areas that we need to get better for the playoffs, but this group has the potential to advance in the postseason if they stay focuced and continue to improve,” Butler said. Foxes varsity girls update Plagued by injuries throughout the season, the Foxes varsity girls’ soccer team continues to forge ahead. In spite of adversity and losing to Courtland 2-0 on Tuesday evening the Foxes (4-7-1) have an upbeat approach to the season. “The team has progressed very well; tough to see in the record with the injuries, but everyone on the team is progressing the way we were hoping for,” Foxes head coach Ryan Braun said.
Leckner auto dealer holds grand opening in KG Phyllis Cook
The Leckner Ford and Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram grand opening took place on May 14, with lots of customers, community groups, associates, celebrities and King George officials helping to celebrate. It featured NASCAR driver David Polenz No. 33, country singer Tommy Wood, free food, pony rides and other activities for children, along with prizes and a live radio broadcast. The new Leckner auto dealerships are located side by side on US 301 south, 16057 James Madison Parkway in King George. As part of its celebration, owner Carl Leckner provided some oversized and generous checks to local organizations, including $10,000 to the Rappahannock Area YMCA earmarked for the King George and Massad branches. $300 was donated to Friends of the Rappahannock, $300 to King George Animal Shelter and $250 to Friends of the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage trail. Leckner purchased the Ford and Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram fran-
chise late last year and has since more than doubled the number of employees from 23 to 54 at the two dealerships, he said. Vehicle sales have increased from 35 units to 160 per month. Carl Leckner said he is happy to have established in King George. “I’m really excited about this store in King George,” Lechner said. “I want families to depend on Leckner to take care of them. I’ve wanted to be in the car business since I was 14 years old.” King George County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Ruby Brabo was on hand with oversized scissors to assist Carl Leckner with cutting the ribbon. “As the operation here has expanded and grown over the last couple of months, this has afforded employment opportunities to our community in addition to a much larger selection of inventory being offered,” Brabo said. “Providing more options for customers to spend their dollars within our community is a great benefit to our local economy. Local businesses are an integral part of what makes our county successful.”
Other local officials attending included Dahlgren Supervisor John Jenkins, Director of Economic Development Linwood Thomas, two members of the Economic Development Authority – Chairman Jim Hull and member Jean Fraysse, Chairman Dale Sisson of the King George Family YMCA Board of Directors, Chief Executive Director Barney Reiley of the Rappahannock Area YMCA, Vicky Tate of King George Animal Shelter, Kathleen Harrigan of Friends of the Rappahannock, and David Jones and Jim Lynch of Friends of the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage trail. Leckner is a family-owned automotive group dedicated to saving people up to $100 per month on their monthly car payment, according to company officials. It supports the communities it serves through generous donations, corporate sponsorship of community organizations and participation in community events. Its goal is to enrich the employees and the community with its superior products, value pricing and maintaining a great place to work.
Photo by Phyllis Cook
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Carl Leckner, center, presents a $10,000 check to Barney Reiley, left, chief executive director of the Rappahannock Area YMCA and Dale Sisson, chairman of the King George Family YMCA Board of Directors.
King George Sheriff’s Office arrest report May 8 Wendy Christina Duckett, 34, of Colonial Beach was charged with driving under the influence, driving while her license was suspended and shoplifting. Jason Ray Lawson, 52, of Fredericksburg was charged with assault and battery. May 9:
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