Effective immediately, "The Sports Buffet" has changed it's name to "The Sports Buffet ONLINE". This was done with the creation of a new website coming soon called thesportsbuffetonline.com. The website will be devoted to high school sports and more, with a high school history section, schedules, results and more.
Also, my apologies for not updating the podcast site as frequently as I would like. There are several additions that are going to be made to http://thesportsbuffet.mypodcast.com with coaches who played their games last night. I had interviewed about seven coaches prior to their Wed night tournament matchups but due to some conflicts, I was unable to get them up before Wednesday. I hope to get them up tonight. The coaches interviewed were Darien McClurg (E.C. Glass Girls Soccer), Mike Padgett (Amherst Baseball), Ryan Gilleland (Jefferson Forest Baseball), Kevin Brown (E.C. Glass Baseball), Jason Kilbourne (Altavista Baseball), Barry Godsey (Rustburg Baseball) and Scott McGarry (Nelson County Baseball).
This blog has stated earlier is a supplement to the podcast "The Sports Buffet ONLINE". Comments, thoughts, suggestions, please e-mail TheSportsBuffet@verizon.net
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Reaction from Wednesday's High School Events
Yesterday, Chatham was very impressive winning 11-1 against William Campbell in Dogwood district baseball. The Cavaliers host Appomattox in Friday's Dogwood regular season finale. When asked yesterday what went right, Andy Haga, Head Coach of the William Campbell Generals said, "Nothing went right for us and everything went right for them." Haga also noted that he was impressed by Gavin Hylton's three home runs. Hylton set a single season record for the Cavaliers with the three jacks.
William Campbell must get back on the horse today though as they battle Altavista. Haga said in today's outing, the whole pitching staff is going to have to contribute, as it will have to be a staff victory, with this being the Generals 3rd tilt in three days. Altavista and William Campbell always have some tight, hotly contested games, and Haga said he expects nothing less today.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Jason Kilbourne's group had the bye yesterday and did not have a game. Altavista is already locked into sixth place in the Dogwood district, and will either have to travel to play Dan River or Nelson County (the Wildcats and Governors tangle on Friday, Dan River is currently 7-4, Nelson is 6-5 in district play. If Dan River wins, Altavista will definitely travel to Ringgold for next week. If Nelson wins, the Governors and Wildcats will split and the tie breaker will come into place) next week in the district tournament. I asked Coach Kilbourne, if he is concerned about complacency within his team, since they are locked into the district's sixth spot. He said, "We talked yesterday about having momentum going into the tournament and stopping a recent slide. Our pitching and defense have not been as sharp over the past 4 games. We have given up double digit runs over our last 4 games. We had only given up 10 runs or more once. I really think we will play with a lot of desire and intensity." Kilbourne also noted, he expects the Generals to be hungry, with them having dropped two games in the past two days.
Coach Barry Godsey's Rustburg Red Devils, were involved in a good one last night with the Heritage Pioneers. Gregg Chewning fired 1 hit ball over 7 1/3 for the Pioneers, but the Red Devils played solid defense, and had good pitching from starter Kevin Wade (no relation to former Red Devils player, Jake) and Chris Walker pitched out of jams from the bullpen. The Red Devils will most likely host Brookville in next week's Seminole District quarterfinal, while Heritage could have a first place tie with Jefferson Forest, if the Cavs fall to Amherst on Friday night in Forest.
The Brookville Bees softball team capped off the district regular season with a win at Amherst. Coach Larry Kidd was impressed by his pitcher, Nicole DeFilippo's control in the circle, as well as her fielding. The Bees also featured good defense from shortstop, Sarah Truxell. Coach Kidd was concerned with the Bees effort in the 7th, but the Bees still record the win. Coach Kidd was impressed by Amherst's Kyla Rose, commenting that she is so quick and a real tough out. The Bees open the Seminole District tournament with a bye, as they will not be on the field until the district semifinals.
William Campbell must get back on the horse today though as they battle Altavista. Haga said in today's outing, the whole pitching staff is going to have to contribute, as it will have to be a staff victory, with this being the Generals 3rd tilt in three days. Altavista and William Campbell always have some tight, hotly contested games, and Haga said he expects nothing less today.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Jason Kilbourne's group had the bye yesterday and did not have a game. Altavista is already locked into sixth place in the Dogwood district, and will either have to travel to play Dan River or Nelson County (the Wildcats and Governors tangle on Friday, Dan River is currently 7-4, Nelson is 6-5 in district play. If Dan River wins, Altavista will definitely travel to Ringgold for next week. If Nelson wins, the Governors and Wildcats will split and the tie breaker will come into place) next week in the district tournament. I asked Coach Kilbourne, if he is concerned about complacency within his team, since they are locked into the district's sixth spot. He said, "We talked yesterday about having momentum going into the tournament and stopping a recent slide. Our pitching and defense have not been as sharp over the past 4 games. We have given up double digit runs over our last 4 games. We had only given up 10 runs or more once. I really think we will play with a lot of desire and intensity." Kilbourne also noted, he expects the Generals to be hungry, with them having dropped two games in the past two days.
Coach Barry Godsey's Rustburg Red Devils, were involved in a good one last night with the Heritage Pioneers. Gregg Chewning fired 1 hit ball over 7 1/3 for the Pioneers, but the Red Devils played solid defense, and had good pitching from starter Kevin Wade (no relation to former Red Devils player, Jake) and Chris Walker pitched out of jams from the bullpen. The Red Devils will most likely host Brookville in next week's Seminole District quarterfinal, while Heritage could have a first place tie with Jefferson Forest, if the Cavs fall to Amherst on Friday night in Forest.
The Brookville Bees softball team capped off the district regular season with a win at Amherst. Coach Larry Kidd was impressed by his pitcher, Nicole DeFilippo's control in the circle, as well as her fielding. The Bees also featured good defense from shortstop, Sarah Truxell. Coach Kidd was concerned with the Bees effort in the 7th, but the Bees still record the win. Coach Kidd was impressed by Amherst's Kyla Rose, commenting that she is so quick and a real tough out. The Bees open the Seminole District tournament with a bye, as they will not be on the field until the district semifinals.
More Notes from Wednesday May 14th
The Seminole District Track meet beat the rain last night at Brookville High School, holding the finals one day earlier then planned. Check out info on it with Ted Allen's article from the News & Advance here www.newsadvance.com/lna/sports/high_school/article/brookville_dominates_in_seminole_district_track_championships/4879/
Check out complete results of the meet here va.milesplit.us/meets/34611/results/67775
The Piedmont District held their meet yesterday as well with the Tunstall boys and Bassett girls capturing crowns. You can read about that here http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/sports/high_school/article/tunstall_boys_capture_piedmont_track_and_field_championship/3668/
Full results can be found at www.roanoke.com/sports/highschool/wb/161952
Dan River knocked off Gretna 6-3 in Dogwood district baseball. The Hawks host Altavista for senior day at Gretna tomorrow, while Dan River travels to Nelson. The Governors were defeated by Appomattox yesterday. With the win, the Raiders clinched the regular season title in the Dogwood district. Chatham defeated the William Campbell Generals in the Dogwood's other game. The Generals hit the road to battle Altavista today at 6:00 at the Altavista Area YMCA. The game can be heard on AM 1000, WKDE. To read the article written by Matt Fuchs in the Danville Register & Bee, check it out here http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/sports/high_school/article/dan_river_baseball_reels_off_third_straight_victory/3669/
To read more about Danville area action yesterday, check out the Register & Bee's roundup,
www.godanriver.com/gdr/sports/high_school/article/danville_area_prep_roundup19/3667/
Robert Anderson of the Roanoke Times is reporting Ben Boggs will return to Hidden Valley for his senior season as a member of the Titans basketball team. Check that out here, http://www.roanoke.com/sports/highschool/wb/162037
Check out complete results of the meet here va.milesplit.us/meets/34611/results/67775
The Piedmont District held their meet yesterday as well with the Tunstall boys and Bassett girls capturing crowns. You can read about that here http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/sports/high_school/article/tunstall_boys_capture_piedmont_track_and_field_championship/3668/
Full results can be found at www.roanoke.com/sports/highschool/wb/161952
Dan River knocked off Gretna 6-3 in Dogwood district baseball. The Hawks host Altavista for senior day at Gretna tomorrow, while Dan River travels to Nelson. The Governors were defeated by Appomattox yesterday. With the win, the Raiders clinched the regular season title in the Dogwood district. Chatham defeated the William Campbell Generals in the Dogwood's other game. The Generals hit the road to battle Altavista today at 6:00 at the Altavista Area YMCA. The game can be heard on AM 1000, WKDE. To read the article written by Matt Fuchs in the Danville Register & Bee, check it out here http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/sports/high_school/article/dan_river_baseball_reels_off_third_straight_victory/3669/
To read more about Danville area action yesterday, check out the Register & Bee's roundup,
www.godanriver.com/gdr/sports/high_school/article/danville_area_prep_roundup19/3667/
Robert Anderson of the Roanoke Times is reporting Ben Boggs will return to Hidden Valley for his senior season as a member of the Titans basketball team. Check that out here, http://www.roanoke.com/sports/highschool/wb/162037
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Wednesday's May 14th Scores
Some scores from Wed May 14th. Here are some scores that I have gathered for Wed, from phone calls and Virginia Preps.com. You can check them out by going to www.virginiapreps.com
Seminole District Baseball
Amherst 10 Brookville 1
Rustburg 3 Amherst 2 in 8 innings.
Jefferson Forest defeated Staunton River, not sure of score.
Dogwood Baseball
Chatham 14 William Campbell 1 (5 innings)
Appomatox 6 Nelson County 4
Dogwood Softball
Gretna 9 Dan River 0
Seminole District Baseball
Amherst 10 Brookville 1
Rustburg 3 Amherst 2 in 8 innings.
Jefferson Forest defeated Staunton River, not sure of score.
Dogwood Baseball
Chatham 14 William Campbell 1 (5 innings)
Appomatox 6 Nelson County 4
Dogwood Softball
Gretna 9 Dan River 0
Thoughts from the coaches on tonight's Brookville-Amherst softball game
The Brookville Bees, have already captured the regular season Seminole District crown. Tonight, they look to cap off the season with a win at Amherst. Last time out, the Bees were victorious 2-1. I asked Brookville coach, Larry Kidd, what was the key tonight for a Brookville "W" and he responded "playing consistent defense and not allowing extra outs in an inning."
On the flip side, Amherst head coach Larry Thomas commented on tonight's key to a Lancers victory being "to play error free ball and to put the ball in play better then last time (against Brookville)". Thomas said of the Bees "They are a very good, well-rounded team with a very good pitcher, and are well coached. We have to play a top notch ball and execute well."
Tonight's game should be a good one, as both teams want momentum going into next week's district tournament.
On the flip side, Amherst head coach Larry Thomas commented on tonight's key to a Lancers victory being "to play error free ball and to put the ball in play better then last time (against Brookville)". Thomas said of the Bees "They are a very good, well-rounded team with a very good pitcher, and are well coached. We have to play a top notch ball and execute well."
Tonight's game should be a good one, as both teams want momentum going into next week's district tournament.
Notes from Wednesday May 14th 2008
Several articles I found while browsing this morning relating to high school sports in the area.
The JF tennis program keeps on rolling. Read Ted Allen's story www.newsadvance.com/lna/sports/high_school/article/jf_wins_seminole_district/4836/
LCA advances to the VIS State Semis on Friday.
www.newsadvance.com/lna/sports/high_school/article/lca_moves_on_in_vis_playoffs/4837/
Remember baseball today in the Seminole includes Amherst hosting Brookville, Rustburg plays host to Heritage and Staunton River travels to meet Bedford County rival, Jefferson Forest.
The same schools are scheduled to play softball as well.
In Dogwood baseball, William Campbell hosts Chatham (the Lady Cavs host the Lady Generals in Softball), Gretna plays at Dan River (softball at Gretna) and Nelson County tries to complete the season sweep of the Raiders at Appomattox (softball at Nelson).
Also, Seminole District track finals are today as well.
The JF tennis program keeps on rolling. Read Ted Allen's story www.newsadvance.com/lna/sports/high_school/article/jf_wins_seminole_district/4836/
LCA advances to the VIS State Semis on Friday.
www.newsadvance.com/lna/sports/high_school/article/lca_moves_on_in_vis_playoffs/4837/
Remember baseball today in the Seminole includes Amherst hosting Brookville, Rustburg plays host to Heritage and Staunton River travels to meet Bedford County rival, Jefferson Forest.
The same schools are scheduled to play softball as well.
In Dogwood baseball, William Campbell hosts Chatham (the Lady Cavs host the Lady Generals in Softball), Gretna plays at Dan River (softball at Gretna) and Nelson County tries to complete the season sweep of the Raiders at Appomattox (softball at Nelson).
Also, Seminole District track finals are today as well.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
More High School Tidbits from Tuesday May 13th, 2008
Congratulations to Larry Kidd and the Brookville Bees softball team. The Bees have clinched a spot in the Region III tournament as a result of winning the Seminole District. The Bees will recieve a bye in the Seminole quarterfinals and will play their first tournament game in the semifinals next week.
Tonight, the trials of the Seminole District track meet were held at Brookville High School. The finals have been moved up to tomorrow with the threat of rain imminent. Check the results here www.bhsbees.com/district_track_meet_5_13_08.htm
Jared Bolden (E.C. Glass) went 0 for 4 tonight, as VCU lost to Liberty, 10-3. Steven Evans (Amherst) pitched a scoreless 9th, striking out two Rams.
Starting Friday in Knoxville, a few former Lynchburg-Roanoke area pitchers will take to the field in the NCAA Softball Tournament. Cari Wooldridge (Liberty-Bedford) and Winthrop (36-17) will open up with the host and number 13 seed, Tennessee Volunteers (47-14). Also, Angela Tincher (James River-Buchanan) and the Virginia Tech Hokies (44-15) will take on the Louisville Cardinals (30-21). The regional is double elimination with the winner going to the Super Regional.
Dara Sandifer (Holy Cross) and the Lynchburg College Hornets have advanced to the NCAA Division III World Series in Salem this weekend. LC (39-6) opens up with Muskingum, out of Ohio. Muskingum is 40-10.
The Division III baseball tournament begins tomorrow, with Lynchburg College (30-11), Randolph Macon (25-15) and Christopher Newport (28-12) all playing in Danville. The Hornets take the field at 7:00, taking on Piedmont College (33-12). The Hornets boast several local standouts including ODAC Player of the Year, Ronnie Labrie (Staunton River), as well as former Heritage Pioneers, Cameron Grant, Jeff Taylor, Jon Crews and D.W. Morre. Pitchers Matt Morgan and Rich Glover represent Liberty (Bedford). Keith Yancey and Justin Ferrell are both products of the Randolph Henry Statesmen. David Gaines, Jared Millner and Ryan Litz all represent the Jefferson Forest Cavaliers. Kyle Bradley is a William Campbell alumnus. Finally, Cave Spring boasts senior Matthew Winston.
You can get live stats from the tournament, by clicking http://livestats.internetconsult.com/cnu/baseball or watch the online live stream by going to http://www.ustream.tv/channel/ncaasouthregionbase
More tomorrow.
Tonight, the trials of the Seminole District track meet were held at Brookville High School. The finals have been moved up to tomorrow with the threat of rain imminent. Check the results here www.bhsbees.com/district_track_meet_5_13_08.htm
Jared Bolden (E.C. Glass) went 0 for 4 tonight, as VCU lost to Liberty, 10-3. Steven Evans (Amherst) pitched a scoreless 9th, striking out two Rams.
Starting Friday in Knoxville, a few former Lynchburg-Roanoke area pitchers will take to the field in the NCAA Softball Tournament. Cari Wooldridge (Liberty-Bedford) and Winthrop (36-17) will open up with the host and number 13 seed, Tennessee Volunteers (47-14). Also, Angela Tincher (James River-Buchanan) and the Virginia Tech Hokies (44-15) will take on the Louisville Cardinals (30-21). The regional is double elimination with the winner going to the Super Regional.
Dara Sandifer (Holy Cross) and the Lynchburg College Hornets have advanced to the NCAA Division III World Series in Salem this weekend. LC (39-6) opens up with Muskingum, out of Ohio. Muskingum is 40-10.
The Division III baseball tournament begins tomorrow, with Lynchburg College (30-11), Randolph Macon (25-15) and Christopher Newport (28-12) all playing in Danville. The Hornets take the field at 7:00, taking on Piedmont College (33-12). The Hornets boast several local standouts including ODAC Player of the Year, Ronnie Labrie (Staunton River), as well as former Heritage Pioneers, Cameron Grant, Jeff Taylor, Jon Crews and D.W. Morre. Pitchers Matt Morgan and Rich Glover represent Liberty (Bedford). Keith Yancey and Justin Ferrell are both products of the Randolph Henry Statesmen. David Gaines, Jared Millner and Ryan Litz all represent the Jefferson Forest Cavaliers. Kyle Bradley is a William Campbell alumnus. Finally, Cave Spring boasts senior Matthew Winston.
You can get live stats from the tournament, by clicking http://livestats.internetconsult.com/cnu/baseball or watch the online live stream by going to http://www.ustream.tv/channel/ncaasouthregionbase
More tomorrow.
High School Sports News for Tuesday May 13th, 2008
Some high school sports news for Tuesday, May 13th 2008.
Seminole District baseball concludes Wednesday night. Heritage travels to meet Rustburg, Brookville faces off against Amherst at Amherst, and Staunton River travels to Bedford County rival, Jefferson Forest. I plan to be at Rustburg, to cover the Red Devils and Pioneers. You will be able to hear recap from that game at thesportsbuffet.mypodcast.com sometime Wed evening, or Thursday morning.
WKDE, AM 1000 will broadcast games Thursday and Friday. The Altavista Colonels are in action both days, as they play host to William Campbell on Thursday. Friday, they hit the road to meet Gretna. You can access Dogwood District standings, by going to www.altavistabaseball.com/district_standings.htm.
Altavista and William Campbell played a good one in Dogwood District softball on Monday. You can check out Ted Allen's story on the game at www.newsadvance.com/lna/sports/high_school/article/pitching_duel_leaves_altavista_just_short_of_beating_wc/4805/
E.C. Glass Boys Tennis will advance to the Northwest Region Semis after a win today against Potomac this afternoon in Lynchburg, read more about it at www.wset.com/news/stories/0508/519421.html
Finally, Jared Bolden former E.C. Glass Hilltopper returned to Lynchburg tonight as VCU played at Liberty. Chris Lang of the News & Advance had a story in Tuesday's paper on Bolden which you can read here.
www.newsadvance.com/lna/sports/college/article/the_humbler/4802/
Seminole District baseball concludes Wednesday night. Heritage travels to meet Rustburg, Brookville faces off against Amherst at Amherst, and Staunton River travels to Bedford County rival, Jefferson Forest. I plan to be at Rustburg, to cover the Red Devils and Pioneers. You will be able to hear recap from that game at thesportsbuffet.mypodcast.com sometime Wed evening, or Thursday morning.
WKDE, AM 1000 will broadcast games Thursday and Friday. The Altavista Colonels are in action both days, as they play host to William Campbell on Thursday. Friday, they hit the road to meet Gretna. You can access Dogwood District standings, by going to www.altavistabaseball.com/district_standings.htm.
Altavista and William Campbell played a good one in Dogwood District softball on Monday. You can check out Ted Allen's story on the game at www.newsadvance.com/lna/sports/high_school/article/pitching_duel_leaves_altavista_just_short_of_beating_wc/4805/
E.C. Glass Boys Tennis will advance to the Northwest Region Semis after a win today against Potomac this afternoon in Lynchburg, read more about it at www.wset.com/news/stories/0508/519421.html
Finally, Jared Bolden former E.C. Glass Hilltopper returned to Lynchburg tonight as VCU played at Liberty. Chris Lang of the News & Advance had a story in Tuesday's paper on Bolden which you can read here.
www.newsadvance.com/lna/sports/college/article/the_humbler/4802/
The Sports Buffet, ONLINE!
The Sports Buffet is changing names. It is becoming "The Sports Buffet ONLINE". Soon it will have it's own domain thesportsbuffetonline.com with much of the content being added in the summer time. However, this blog will continue and start to really grow. The blog will feature schedules, scores, results, stats, news bits and more. However, what "The Sports Buffet ONLINE" will not consist of is rumors.
I have the belief system that rumors in high school sports is not college or professional sports. For example, once a job comes open in college or professional sports, names fly as to who will be the next head coach of the New York Knicks, or whoever. "The Sports Buffet ONLINE" high school edition will consist of facts and comments from coaches or athletes. The podcast "The Sports Buffet" will still exist as well. For now, you can find that at thesportsbuffet.mypodcast.com.
At some point, everything will be moved to thesportsbuffetonline.com. The podcast site will always exist at thesportsbuffet.mypodcast.com. But, newer podcasts will exist at thesportsbuffetonline.com. So, stay tuned, be patient and you can e-mail me at thesportsbuffet@verizon.net and we will keep you posted on all the high school sports you can handle in Virginia and beyond.
I have the belief system that rumors in high school sports is not college or professional sports. For example, once a job comes open in college or professional sports, names fly as to who will be the next head coach of the New York Knicks, or whoever. "The Sports Buffet ONLINE" high school edition will consist of facts and comments from coaches or athletes. The podcast "The Sports Buffet" will still exist as well. For now, you can find that at thesportsbuffet.mypodcast.com.
At some point, everything will be moved to thesportsbuffetonline.com. The podcast site will always exist at thesportsbuffet.mypodcast.com. But, newer podcasts will exist at thesportsbuffetonline.com. So, stay tuned, be patient and you can e-mail me at thesportsbuffet@verizon.net and we will keep you posted on all the high school sports you can handle in Virginia and beyond.
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