Friday, December 17, 2010
E.C. Glass and Rustburg Boys and Girls BB PPD
Tonight's games have been postponed. The games are tenatively trying to be made up on Monday.
High School Cancellations for Friday December 17th
Per Chip Berry, Athletic Director at E.C. Glass
The Glass swim meet scheduled for tonight, 12/17 vs. J.F. and Liberty has been postponed and we will work on rescheduling that meet if we can get a date from the Jamerson YMCA.
Glass will play 4 basketball games at Glass tonight vs. Rustburg. Girls' varsity and boys' JV will start at 6:00 and Boys' Varsity and Girls' JV will start at 7:30.
The boys' JV and Varsity basketball games vs. P.H. scheduled for tonight in Roanoke have been postponed until Wed., 12/22.
The Track meet at LU is on for Saturday and everything will run on time.
Other Cancellations
* Boys Basketball: Altavista at Randolph Henry has been PPD tonight. No makeup date yet announced.
* Boys Basketball: Dan River at Gretna has been PPD tonight. No makeup date yet announced.
Monday, December 13, 2010
The Sports Buffet Podcast Running at Full Steam
Saturday, I ventured to Williams Stadium and used my facebook page "The Sports Buffet Podcast" which is linked to my "The Sports Buffet Podcast" Twitter page and I kept updates going for the two AA state title games (Division 3, Richlands and Poquoson and Division 4, Harrisonburg and Briar Woods) as well as sprinkling in some other score updates from the Beacon Credit Union Classic.
I had a blast.
I am sure some of my Facebook followers were getting tired of the updates, but I felt like I was actually credible and serious, so therefore "The Sports Buffet Podcast" is back!
Now, I need some help.
If you are an athletic director or coach reading this, keep me up to date with what is going on with your team. I am a staff of one. Let me know if an athlete is signing to go to college, let me know if there is a game being rescheduled. Send me a copy of your schedule and roster (TheSportsBuffet@verizon.net) is where you can e-mail me. After your game is over, call me or text me your score, I'll get it on our Facebook page. My goal is to gain more followers (I am currently at 625 and become just as big of a part of the sports scene in the area as the television stations and the newspaper. Also, as you always know, I do preach a focus on Central VA area sports, but we cover EVERYTHING. Let us know if there is anything you want to hear!
Also, shoot any ideas and suggestions to me at TheSportsBuffet@verizon.net
I had a blast.
I am sure some of my Facebook followers were getting tired of the updates, but I felt like I was actually credible and serious, so therefore "The Sports Buffet Podcast" is back!
Now, I need some help.
If you are an athletic director or coach reading this, keep me up to date with what is going on with your team. I am a staff of one. Let me know if an athlete is signing to go to college, let me know if there is a game being rescheduled. Send me a copy of your schedule and roster (TheSportsBuffet@verizon.net) is where you can e-mail me. After your game is over, call me or text me your score, I'll get it on our Facebook page. My goal is to gain more followers (I am currently at 625 and become just as big of a part of the sports scene in the area as the television stations and the newspaper. Also, as you always know, I do preach a focus on Central VA area sports, but we cover EVERYTHING. Let us know if there is anything you want to hear!
Also, shoot any ideas and suggestions to me at TheSportsBuffet@verizon.net
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Live Updates from Richlands and Poquoson
Pretty much have moved to our Facebook page and twitter
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Richlands 3 Poquoson 2
26 yard field goal by Reece Strong gives the Blue Tornado the lead with 10:54 left in the 2nd qtr
Blue Tornado 3rd & Goal at the 6
Lockhart sacked at the 8, it'll set up 4th down and probably a field goal attempt.
Islanders defense is tough
Devon Johnson can only get a yard setting up 3rd & 8 for the Blue Tornado.
Live Updates from Richlands and Poquoson
Finally here and hooked up at the AA State Championships in Lynchburg, with 5:19 to go in the 1st quarter, Richlands trails Poquoson 2-0. Richlands getting the ball back at their own 25
Thursday, November 25, 2010
From the mind and fingers of The Sports Buffet
Way, way back in October of 2008, I wrote a blog detailing the features that I wanted to air on "The Sports Buffet Podcast". Thinking about it, I still want to do some of those features, but I think I have decided a few other segments that I want to do on the podcast.
* "Four Guys" (if you have a better title, I'm definitely up to listening to all suggestions) but the basis of "Four Guys" would be to talk about issues in sports from just four guys. The guys can be in the sports media, but they don't have to be (some of my better friends are in sports media, so I don't want to exclude the media types) but I want it to be just as much of regular fans in sports as well. We could talk the issues of sports, but also throw in some debatable topics too, such as debating sports lists or things of that sort.
* Also, to show gap between generations, I have thought about doing a weekly/bi-weekly podcast with my dad and I, calling it "Alvis and Alvis" or "Father and Son" or "Old School (me) and Older School (my dad)".
I really have a new hunger to do more podcasts and such, but the main issue is time. Having two kids and a full time job is a lot on my plate, but I love doing the podcasts and talking to people about sports (and other stuff), so we (well I guess "I" am) are back on track with "The Sports Buffet Podcast".
Now, there here is a list of a short term goals for "The Sports Buffet Podcast"
- Get a domain name and a dedicated web site back (if there is anyone that wants to help build this website (with very little compensation in return, since I am currently not making any money on the podcast) I am very open to the idea (I know I have asked this before and had some people who wanted to volunteer, but now I am ready to go with it).
- To a degree, create a high school sports almanac. The info I want to have is old rosters, schedule/results, all-district teams, and things of that sort.
- Find some time to edit and get into the some of the specialized features that I had detailed in my October 08 post. I love editing the segments "Where Are They Now" and "Checking In" and those type segments. I think they are fun and hope you all have enjoyed them in the past.
- Earn some compensation from the podcasts/blogs so I can further the development of "The Sports Buffet" and cover more events and give more teams coverage.
Finally, I want to hear from my listeners. Give me your ideas and suggestions. I want to know what YOU want to hear on the podcast and what YOU want on the blog. Granted, I want to give everyone some attention, but if there are certain things that the listeners of the podcast want to hear, and readers of the blogs want to read about, then I want to cater to those needs.
* "Four Guys" (if you have a better title, I'm definitely up to listening to all suggestions) but the basis of "Four Guys" would be to talk about issues in sports from just four guys. The guys can be in the sports media, but they don't have to be (some of my better friends are in sports media, so I don't want to exclude the media types) but I want it to be just as much of regular fans in sports as well. We could talk the issues of sports, but also throw in some debatable topics too, such as debating sports lists or things of that sort.
* Also, to show gap between generations, I have thought about doing a weekly/bi-weekly podcast with my dad and I, calling it "Alvis and Alvis" or "Father and Son" or "Old School (me) and Older School (my dad)".
I really have a new hunger to do more podcasts and such, but the main issue is time. Having two kids and a full time job is a lot on my plate, but I love doing the podcasts and talking to people about sports (and other stuff), so we (well I guess "I" am) are back on track with "The Sports Buffet Podcast".
Now, there here is a list of a short term goals for "The Sports Buffet Podcast"
- Get a domain name and a dedicated web site back (if there is anyone that wants to help build this website (with very little compensation in return, since I am currently not making any money on the podcast) I am very open to the idea (I know I have asked this before and had some people who wanted to volunteer, but now I am ready to go with it).
- To a degree, create a high school sports almanac. The info I want to have is old rosters, schedule/results, all-district teams, and things of that sort.
- Find some time to edit and get into the some of the specialized features that I had detailed in my October 08 post. I love editing the segments "Where Are They Now" and "Checking In" and those type segments. I think they are fun and hope you all have enjoyed them in the past.
- Earn some compensation from the podcasts/blogs so I can further the development of "The Sports Buffet" and cover more events and give more teams coverage.
Finally, I want to hear from my listeners. Give me your ideas and suggestions. I want to know what YOU want to hear on the podcast and what YOU want on the blog. Granted, I want to give everyone some attention, but if there are certain things that the listeners of the podcast want to hear, and readers of the blogs want to read about, then I want to cater to those needs.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
VHSL Football Regional Final Playoff Schedule
Here is this weekend's VHSL Regional Playoff Schedule (schedule is listed in order of start times of kickoff)
Friday November 26th
Region B, Division 2
# 3 (10-1) Buckingham at # 1 (10-1) Gretna 6:00 p.m.
Region III Division 3
# 3 (11-1) Brookville at # 1 (10-1) Liberty 7:00 p.m.
Region III Division 4
# 2 (9-2) Amherst at # 1 (11-0) Harrisonburg 7:00 p.m.
Region II Division 4
# 4 (11-1) Broad Run at # 2 (10-2) Briar Woods 7:00 p.m.
Region C Division 1
# 3 (9-3) Galax at # 1 (11-0) Eastern Montgomery 7:30 p.m.
Region C Division 2
# 2 (9-2) Chilhowie at # 1 (8-3) Radford 7:30 p.m.
Region B Division 1
# 2 (10-1) Altavista at # 1 (10-1) Riverheads 7:30 p.m.
Region IV Division 3
# 2 (8-3) Cave Spring at # 1 (11-0) Richlands 7:30 p.m.
Region IV Division 4
# 3 (11-1) Magna Vista at # 1 (11-0) Christiansburg 7:30 p.m.
Eastern Region Division 5
# 2 (12-1) Hampton at # 1 (12-0) Phoebus 7:30 p.m.
Central Region Division 5
# 2 (11-0) Dinwiddie at # 1 (11-0) Hanover 7:30 p.m.
Central Region Division 6
# 2 (11-0) Hermitage at # 1 (11-0) L.C. Bird 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 27th
Region D Division 2
# 3 (7-4) Honaker vs. # 1 (9-2) Gate City 12:30 p.m. at UVA Wise
Region A Division 2
# 2 (10-1) Lancaster at # 1 (10-1) King William 1:00 p.m.
Region A Division 1
# 2 (8-3) Sussex Central at # 1 (10-1) Franklin 1:00 p.m.
Region II Division 3
# 2 (9-3) Warren County at # 1 (8-4) Handley 1:00 p.m.
Northwest Region Division 6
# 4 (10-2) Battlefield at # 1 (11-0) Colonial Forge 1:00 p.m.
Northwest Region Division 5
# 2 (8-3) Mountain View at # 1 (11-0) Osbourne 1:30 p.m.
Region I Division 3
# 3 (9-2) James Monroe at # 1 (10-1) Poquoson 1:30 p.m.
Region I Division 4
# 4 (8-3) Eastern View at # 3 (7-4) Courtland 1:30 p.m.
Northern Region Division 5
# 6 (8-4) Hayfield at # 1 (12-0) Stone Bridge 1:30 p.m.
Northern Region Division 6
# 3 (10-2) Chantilly at # 1 (11-1) Lake Braddock 1:30 p.m.
Region D Division 1
# 2 (10-1) J.I. Burton at # 1 (11-0) Clintwood
Eastern Region Division 6
# 2 (11-1) Oscar Smith at # 1 (12-0) Bayside 7:30 p.m.
Friday November 26th
Region B, Division 2
# 3 (10-1) Buckingham at # 1 (10-1) Gretna 6:00 p.m.
Region III Division 3
# 3 (11-1) Brookville at # 1 (10-1) Liberty 7:00 p.m.
Region III Division 4
# 2 (9-2) Amherst at # 1 (11-0) Harrisonburg 7:00 p.m.
Region II Division 4
# 4 (11-1) Broad Run at # 2 (10-2) Briar Woods 7:00 p.m.
Region C Division 1
# 3 (9-3) Galax at # 1 (11-0) Eastern Montgomery 7:30 p.m.
Region C Division 2
# 2 (9-2) Chilhowie at # 1 (8-3) Radford 7:30 p.m.
Region B Division 1
# 2 (10-1) Altavista at # 1 (10-1) Riverheads 7:30 p.m.
Region IV Division 3
# 2 (8-3) Cave Spring at # 1 (11-0) Richlands 7:30 p.m.
Region IV Division 4
# 3 (11-1) Magna Vista at # 1 (11-0) Christiansburg 7:30 p.m.
Eastern Region Division 5
# 2 (12-1) Hampton at # 1 (12-0) Phoebus 7:30 p.m.
Central Region Division 5
# 2 (11-0) Dinwiddie at # 1 (11-0) Hanover 7:30 p.m.
Central Region Division 6
# 2 (11-0) Hermitage at # 1 (11-0) L.C. Bird 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 27th
Region D Division 2
# 3 (7-4) Honaker vs. # 1 (9-2) Gate City 12:30 p.m. at UVA Wise
Region A Division 2
# 2 (10-1) Lancaster at # 1 (10-1) King William 1:00 p.m.
Region A Division 1
# 2 (8-3) Sussex Central at # 1 (10-1) Franklin 1:00 p.m.
Region II Division 3
# 2 (9-3) Warren County at # 1 (8-4) Handley 1:00 p.m.
Northwest Region Division 6
# 4 (10-2) Battlefield at # 1 (11-0) Colonial Forge 1:00 p.m.
Northwest Region Division 5
# 2 (8-3) Mountain View at # 1 (11-0) Osbourne 1:30 p.m.
Region I Division 3
# 3 (9-2) James Monroe at # 1 (10-1) Poquoson 1:30 p.m.
Region I Division 4
# 4 (8-3) Eastern View at # 3 (7-4) Courtland 1:30 p.m.
Northern Region Division 5
# 6 (8-4) Hayfield at # 1 (12-0) Stone Bridge 1:30 p.m.
Northern Region Division 6
# 3 (10-2) Chantilly at # 1 (11-1) Lake Braddock 1:30 p.m.
Region D Division 1
# 2 (10-1) J.I. Burton at # 1 (11-0) Clintwood
Eastern Region Division 6
# 2 (11-1) Oscar Smith at # 1 (12-0) Bayside 7:30 p.m.
The Sports Buffet Podcast...One More Try
Okay, "The Sports Buffet Podcast" is going to make one last try of it. Basically, when I was doing "Talking High School Sports", that was in my BK (Before Kids) era, and I had tons of time to dedicate. Now, I have two kids and a full time job that has me working abnormal hours, so basically I don't have the time that I'd like to dedicate to my podcast. So, I am going to bring back the 'Buffet. The interviews/segments may not be as plentiful as they once were, but it's a labor of love, and I need my hobby back, so the 'Buffet is back in town!More updates and developments hopefully to come. Any thoughts, ideas, suggestions, please don't hesitate to e-mail them to me at TheSportsBuffet@verizon.net
Monday, August 2, 2010
High School Sports Getting Underway
Football begins their practices today, while volleyball holds tryouts today. Lots of action coming, be sure to stay tuned to The Sports Buffet Podcast's High School Sports Blog and The Sports Buffet Podcast as we update everything high school sports related starting this coming week.
Any ideas and suggestions, don't be shy. E-Mail them to TheSportsBuffet@verizon.net
Any ideas and suggestions, don't be shy. E-Mail them to TheSportsBuffet@verizon.net
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Millbrook Girls Advance to AA Div 3 Finals
Millbrook defeated Patrick County 61-35 to earn a spot in Saturday's 11 AM final, where they will take on the winner of today's other semifinal between Robert E. Lee and Greensville County. Sara Mead finished with 15 for Millbrook, while Kylene Culler scored 14 for Patrick County.
March Madness.... the High School Variety begins today
At 11 AM today (about 8 minutes from now) the VHSL begins their marathon of games from Tuesday-Saturday. The girls get under way at 11 AM with the first game being Patrick County and Millbrook. Follow all the action all week long as Robert Blakey and crew keeps you posted. Check out Virginia Preps.com and go to the corresponding message board featuring those teams.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Liberty-Rockbridge Boys BB Game Moved
Liberty and Rockbridge County will play tomorrow night at 7:00. However, instead of playing at Robert E. Lee, that game has been moved to Staunton River High School.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
HS Boys Basketball Results
Region B Division 1 Results
Madison County 86 Buffalo Gap 32
Luray 85 Cumberland 40
Madison County plays Luray at 7:00 on Thursday night at Orange County High School
Altavista 64 Amelia 34
Page County 58 William Campbell 44
Page County plays Altavista at 7:00 on Thursday night at Eastern Mennonite University. You can listen to the call with Bob Alvis and Jason Kilbourne on 105.5 KD Country or online at KD Country.com
Region B Division 2 Results
Buckingham 53 Strasburg 33. Taylor Boyers led Buckingham with 17.
Clarke County 66 Central Woodstock 60.
Buckingham plays Clarke County at 7:00 on Thursday night at Cumberland High School.
Appomattox 55 Randolph Henry 37. Devanti Perkins led the Raiders with 16.
Dan River 58 George Mason 49.
Appomattox plays Dan River at 7:00 on Thursday night at Amherst County High School.
REGION 3 Division 3
Northside 82 Robert E. Lee 63
Waynesboro 61 Brookville 47
Northside plays Waynesboro on Thursday night at Robert E. Lee at 6:00
Rockbridge Co. 61 Alleghany 46
Rockbridge Co. plays Liberty on Thursday night at Robert E. Lee at 7:30
Madison County 86 Buffalo Gap 32
Luray 85 Cumberland 40
Madison County plays Luray at 7:00 on Thursday night at Orange County High School
Altavista 64 Amelia 34
Page County 58 William Campbell 44
Page County plays Altavista at 7:00 on Thursday night at Eastern Mennonite University. You can listen to the call with Bob Alvis and Jason Kilbourne on 105.5 KD Country or online at KD Country.com
Region B Division 2 Results
Buckingham 53 Strasburg 33. Taylor Boyers led Buckingham with 17.
Clarke County 66 Central Woodstock 60.
Buckingham plays Clarke County at 7:00 on Thursday night at Cumberland High School.
Appomattox 55 Randolph Henry 37. Devanti Perkins led the Raiders with 16.
Dan River 58 George Mason 49.
Appomattox plays Dan River at 7:00 on Thursday night at Amherst County High School.
REGION 3 Division 3
Northside 82 Robert E. Lee 63
Waynesboro 61 Brookville 47
Northside plays Waynesboro on Thursday night at Robert E. Lee at 6:00
Rockbridge Co. 61 Alleghany 46
Rockbridge Co. plays Liberty on Thursday night at Robert E. Lee at 7:30
Regional Tournament Schedules
BOYS BASKETBALL
Region III Division 3
Tuesday (Quartefinals)
Robert E. Lee at Northside 7:00
Waynesboro at Brookville 7:00
Alleghany at Rockbridge County 7:00
Thursday at R.E. Lee (Semifinals)
Robert E. Lee-Northside winner vs. Waynesboro-Brookville winner, 6:00
Alleghany-Rockbridge County winner vs. Liberty, 7:30
Friday (Finals)
at Robert E. Lee, 7:30
Region III Division 4
Wednesday (Semifinals)
E.C. Glass at Spotswood, 6:00
Broadway vs. Heritage, 7:30 at Spotswood
Friday (Finals) at Spotswood
E.C. Glass-Spotswood winner vs. Broadway-Heritage winner, 7:30
Region B Division 1 Quarterfinals (All games at 7:00)
Tuesday
(8) Buffalo Gap at (1) Madison County
(5) Cumberland at (4) Luray
(6) Amelia at (3) Altavista
(7) William Campbell at (2) Page County
Thursday-Region B Semifinals
Cumberland-Luray winner vs. Madison County-Buffalo Gap winner (at Orange County, 7:00)
Amelia-Altavista winner vs. William Campbell-Page County winner (at Eastern Mennonite, 7:00)
Saturday-Region B Final
at Spotswood High School, 6:00
Region B, Division 2 Quarterfinals (All games at 7:00, except Dan River at George Mason 6:00)
(8) Strasburg at (1) Buckingham
(5) Central Woodstock at (4) Clarke County
(6) Dan River at (3) George Mason
(7) Randolph Henry at (2) Appomattox
Region B, Division 2 Semifinals-Thursday
Strasburg-Buckingham winner vs. Central Woodstock-Clarke County winner (at Buckingham, 7:00)
Dan River-George Mason winner vs. Randolph Henry-Appomattox winner (at Amherst County High School, 7:00)
Region B Division 2 Final-Saturday
at Eastern Mennonite University, 8:00
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Region III Division 3
Wednesday (Semifinals)
Rustburg at Northside, 6:00
Brookville vs. Robert E. Lee, 7:30 at Northside
Friday (Finals at Northside, 7:00)
Rustburg-Northside winner vs. Brookville-Robert E. Lee winner
Region III Division 4
Tuesday (Quarterfinals)
Spotswood at Lord Botetourt, 7:00
Jefferson Forest at Turner Ashby, 7:00
Thursday (Semifinals at Jefferson Forest)
Spotswood-Lord Botetourt winner vs. E.C. Glass, 6:00
Jefferson Forest-Turner Ashby winner vs. Staunton River, 7:30
Saturday (Finals at Jefferson Forest, 3:00)
Region B, Division 1
Quarterfinals-Wednesday (all games at 7:00)
(8) William Campbell at (1) Riverheads
(5) Buffalo Gap at (4) Page County
(6) Amelia at (3) Central Lunenberg
(7) Madison County at (2) Altavista
Semifinals-Friday
William Campbell-Riverheads winner vs. Buffalo Gap-Page County winner (Eastern Mennonite, 8:00)
Amelia-Central Lunenberg winner vs. Madison County-Altavista winner (Amherst, 7:00)
Finals-Saturday
at Spotswood High School, 7:30
Region B, Division 2
Quarterfinals at Wednesday (all games at 7:00)
(8) Central Woodstock at (1) George Mason
(5) Chatham at (4) Strasburg
(6) Clarke County at (3) Dan River
(7) Randolph Henry at (2) Buckingham
Semifinals, Friday
Central Woodstock-George Mason winner vs. Chatham-Strasburg winner (at Eastern Mennonite, 6:30)
Clarke County-Dan River winner vs. Randolph Henry-Buckingham winner (at Cumberland, 7:00)
Saturday,
Final at Eastern Mennonite, 6:30 PM
Region III Division 3
Tuesday (Quartefinals)
Robert E. Lee at Northside 7:00
Waynesboro at Brookville 7:00
Alleghany at Rockbridge County 7:00
Thursday at R.E. Lee (Semifinals)
Robert E. Lee-Northside winner vs. Waynesboro-Brookville winner, 6:00
Alleghany-Rockbridge County winner vs. Liberty, 7:30
Friday (Finals)
at Robert E. Lee, 7:30
Region III Division 4
Wednesday (Semifinals)
E.C. Glass at Spotswood, 6:00
Broadway vs. Heritage, 7:30 at Spotswood
Friday (Finals) at Spotswood
E.C. Glass-Spotswood winner vs. Broadway-Heritage winner, 7:30
Region B Division 1 Quarterfinals (All games at 7:00)
Tuesday
(8) Buffalo Gap at (1) Madison County
(5) Cumberland at (4) Luray
(6) Amelia at (3) Altavista
(7) William Campbell at (2) Page County
Thursday-Region B Semifinals
Cumberland-Luray winner vs. Madison County-Buffalo Gap winner (at Orange County, 7:00)
Amelia-Altavista winner vs. William Campbell-Page County winner (at Eastern Mennonite, 7:00)
Saturday-Region B Final
at Spotswood High School, 6:00
Region B, Division 2 Quarterfinals (All games at 7:00, except Dan River at George Mason 6:00)
(8) Strasburg at (1) Buckingham
(5) Central Woodstock at (4) Clarke County
(6) Dan River at (3) George Mason
(7) Randolph Henry at (2) Appomattox
Region B, Division 2 Semifinals-Thursday
Strasburg-Buckingham winner vs. Central Woodstock-Clarke County winner (at Buckingham, 7:00)
Dan River-George Mason winner vs. Randolph Henry-Appomattox winner (at Amherst County High School, 7:00)
Region B Division 2 Final-Saturday
at Eastern Mennonite University, 8:00
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Region III Division 3
Wednesday (Semifinals)
Rustburg at Northside, 6:00
Brookville vs. Robert E. Lee, 7:30 at Northside
Friday (Finals at Northside, 7:00)
Rustburg-Northside winner vs. Brookville-Robert E. Lee winner
Region III Division 4
Tuesday (Quarterfinals)
Spotswood at Lord Botetourt, 7:00
Jefferson Forest at Turner Ashby, 7:00
Thursday (Semifinals at Jefferson Forest)
Spotswood-Lord Botetourt winner vs. E.C. Glass, 6:00
Jefferson Forest-Turner Ashby winner vs. Staunton River, 7:30
Saturday (Finals at Jefferson Forest, 3:00)
Region B, Division 1
Quarterfinals-Wednesday (all games at 7:00)
(8) William Campbell at (1) Riverheads
(5) Buffalo Gap at (4) Page County
(6) Amelia at (3) Central Lunenberg
(7) Madison County at (2) Altavista
Semifinals-Friday
William Campbell-Riverheads winner vs. Buffalo Gap-Page County winner (Eastern Mennonite, 8:00)
Amelia-Central Lunenberg winner vs. Madison County-Altavista winner (Amherst, 7:00)
Finals-Saturday
at Spotswood High School, 7:30
Region B, Division 2
Quarterfinals at Wednesday (all games at 7:00)
(8) Central Woodstock at (1) George Mason
(5) Chatham at (4) Strasburg
(6) Clarke County at (3) Dan River
(7) Randolph Henry at (2) Buckingham
Semifinals, Friday
Central Woodstock-George Mason winner vs. Chatham-Strasburg winner (at Eastern Mennonite, 6:30)
Clarke County-Dan River winner vs. Randolph Henry-Buckingham winner (at Cumberland, 7:00)
Saturday,
Final at Eastern Mennonite, 6:30 PM
Region Recaps from Monday Night
Regional play got underway in Double A Region 3 on Monday night in the girls and boys basketball tournaments.
The Brookville Bees girls basketball team knocked off Waynesboro 55-28. The Bees will now meet Robert E. Lee tonight at Northside in a doubleheader that includes Rustburg meeting up with Northside. Chris Lassiter of the News Leader in Staunton covered the Little Giants loss. Rustburg defeated Fort Defiance on Monday night by the score of 51-43. Rustburg, comes in red hot as the Seminole District tournament winners, by defeating E.C. Glass in the Seminole District final. Once again, Rustburg meets Northside, who knocked off Staunton River in the Blue Ridge tournament, before losing to Lord Botetourt in the Blue Ridge final. Robert Sisk covered the Rustburg win for the Media General newspapers with his report of the Red Devils win.
On the boys side, E.C. Glass knocked off William Byrd in the AA Divison 4 first round matchup. Glass meets up with Spotswood in the Region III Div 4 quarterfinal on Wednesday. In the other matchup last night from Region III, Division 4, Broadway knocked off Staunton River 70-54. Broadway will play Heritage in another game at Spotswood on Wednesday night.
The Brookville Bees girls basketball team knocked off Waynesboro 55-28. The Bees will now meet Robert E. Lee tonight at Northside in a doubleheader that includes Rustburg meeting up with Northside. Chris Lassiter of the News Leader in Staunton covered the Little Giants loss. Rustburg defeated Fort Defiance on Monday night by the score of 51-43. Rustburg, comes in red hot as the Seminole District tournament winners, by defeating E.C. Glass in the Seminole District final. Once again, Rustburg meets Northside, who knocked off Staunton River in the Blue Ridge tournament, before losing to Lord Botetourt in the Blue Ridge final. Robert Sisk covered the Rustburg win for the Media General newspapers with his report of the Red Devils win.
On the boys side, E.C. Glass knocked off William Byrd in the AA Divison 4 first round matchup. Glass meets up with Spotswood in the Region III Div 4 quarterfinal on Wednesday. In the other matchup last night from Region III, Division 4, Broadway knocked off Staunton River 70-54. Broadway will play Heritage in another game at Spotswood on Wednesday night.
Region B Tournaments Begin Tonight
The boys take the court tonight in the Group A, Divison 1 or Division 2. Here are the matchups for Region B Division 1
(8) Buffalo Gap at (1) Madison County
- Buffalo Gap won the tiebreaker over Nelson County by having the better overall record. Madison County also held that same edge in the tiebreaker over Page County.
(7) William Campbell at (2) Page County
(6) Amelia at (3) Altavista
(5) Cumberland at (4) Luray
In Division 2 , the matchups are as follows.
(8) Strasburg at (1) Buckingham
(7) Randolph Henry at (2) Appomattox
- Randolph Henry secured the 7 seed over Strasburg by having a better overall record.
(6) Dan River at (3) George Mason
- This will be a 6:00 start time.
(5) Central Woodstock at (4) Clarke County.
All tip times are at 7:00 with the exception of the Dan River game. I'll preview the games a little more in-depth later throughout the day.
(8) Buffalo Gap at (1) Madison County
- Buffalo Gap won the tiebreaker over Nelson County by having the better overall record. Madison County also held that same edge in the tiebreaker over Page County.
(7) William Campbell at (2) Page County
(6) Amelia at (3) Altavista
(5) Cumberland at (4) Luray
In Division 2 , the matchups are as follows.
(8) Strasburg at (1) Buckingham
(7) Randolph Henry at (2) Appomattox
- Randolph Henry secured the 7 seed over Strasburg by having a better overall record.
(6) Dan River at (3) George Mason
- This will be a 6:00 start time.
(5) Central Woodstock at (4) Clarke County.
All tip times are at 7:00 with the exception of the Dan River game. I'll preview the games a little more in-depth later throughout the day.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
High School Basketball Tournaments get underway
Tonight, the Dogwood District begins play with their boys and girls basketball tournaments. The girls were scheduled to get underway last night but they will get underway tonight. The pairings are as follows.
(1) Dan River-bye
(5) Gretna at (4) William Campbell(6) Appomattox at (3) Chatham
(7) Nelson County at (2) Altavistathe boys counter with the following matchups
(5) Gretna at (4) William Campbell
(6) Nelson County at (3) Dan River(7) Chatham at (2) Altavista
1st Meeting, at William Campbell: William Campbell 57 Gretna 56
2nd Meeting, at Gretna: Gretna 57 William Campbell 28 (William Campbell was playing without Chris Waller)
Nelson County at Dan River
1st (and only meeting) at Dan River: Nelson County 58 Dan River 55
Chatham at Altavista
1st Meeting, at Altavista: Altavista 78 Chatham 58 (Altavista played without Jerrell Jordan)
2nd Meeting at Chatham: Altavista 67 Chatham 48
Girls Semis are Wednesday at higher seed, Boys semis are Thursday at higher seed
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Altavista Boys Basketball Team to play William Campbell on Thursday afternoon in Cancer Awareness game
The Altavista Boys Basketball team will host a Cancer Awareness game Thursday February 4, 2010 during the contest with William Campbell. The JV game starts at 3:00 with the varsity game to follow. The team would like to have everyone wear the color that represents any cancer that has affected their life. The team and cheerleaders will be collecting donations and giving out different colored ribbons during the game. Some of the proceeds will go to Dante Erk, a seven year old, who has been living with cancer since he was two. All other proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. Please come out and support the cause.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Dogwood Boys BB Games moved to Thursday
Altavista at Dan River has been moved from Friday night to Thursday night. Same time, same place (6:00 JV Start in Ringgold). Also, the Chatham at Appomattox game has also moved their game from Friday to Thursday at the same time.
Tuesday High School Boys Basketball Scores
DOGWOOD
Dan River 60 Gretna 54
Appomattox 67 Nelson County 22
Chatham 61 William Campbell 57
SEMINOLE
Brookville 59 Heritage 46
Jefferson Forest 61 Rustburg 56 OT
Dan River 60 Gretna 54
Appomattox 67 Nelson County 22
Chatham 61 William Campbell 57
SEMINOLE
Brookville 59 Heritage 46
Jefferson Forest 61 Rustburg 56 OT
Friday, January 15, 2010
Carl Koenig's Career from Randolph Macon
Carl Koenig (61’)
As a forward on the men’s basketball team, Koenig was a four-year letterwinner and two-year captain. He was named Honorable Mention All-American as a senior in 1960-61 as the Yellow Jackets won the Little 8 conference. R-MC also won the Little 8 in Koenig’s sophomore season, and was second his freshman year. For his career, Koenig finished with 1,294 points, which are 20th on the R-MC all-time career list, and a free throw percentage of 81.5%, which is tied for 10th in R-MC history.
Koenig was active at R-MC off the court, as he served as Varsity Club president and was a member of the Omicron Delta Kappa national leadership honor society. He went on to have a successful career as a history teacher and coach for 36 years at St. Christopher’s School in
A father of three, Koenig’s adult children include sons C.J. Koenig and Lon Koenig and daughter Becky Mason. He also has seven grandchildren. Koenig lives in
More Thoughts on Carl Koenig
Former Minutemen player Caleb Tomlin chimed in with these thoughts on Coach Carl Koenig.
"I don't know that one email can capture all the wonderful things that can be said about him. To me he was more than a coach but a friend. He was somebody who always wanted to better the lives of young men and he certainly did that. He taught lessons in so many facets of life, whether it be the class room or life in general. He knew that a majority of the guys he coached would not be going on to play college ball so he wanted to allow them to have fun and be prepared for the next step. He was a coach who loved every aspect of basketball. He was a fundamentals coach, always stressing the fundamentals to his players. He worked hard and it made us want to work hard for him. But I won't remember him as just being a good coach but being a good friend."
You can also check out articles from the Roanoke Times and Lynchburg News & Advance.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
More Remembrances of Carl Koenig
Earlier today, I captured just some of the thoughts and such of Carl Koenig. The Head junior varsity boys basketball coach of the Liberty Minutemen passed away at the age of 75 on Wednesday. In searching for people to comment on Coach K, I found no shortage of participants.
According to former Minutemen head coach, Derek Elmore, Coach K had contacted him about coaching at Liberty in 2002, but Elmore took another job and it never came to fruition. But, the next coach that came into Liberty did take Koenig in as an assistant. John Patterson coached the Minutemen from 2002-2005. Patterson told me that Koenig read about him in the Bedford Bulletin and met with him about the job. From there Koenig became a member of the Minutemen coaching staff. To prove what a small world we live in, Patterson and Koenig were both from the same town in Illinois; Springfield.
Two men who have had great success as varsity head coaches in the area, Mike Cartolaro and Dan Stephens, each had their own take on Koenig. Cartolaro said, "He loved working with the players and coaching. More importantly, he was good for the kids."
Stephens commented, "I never got the chance to know Carl well, but I know he was always quick with a smile and a handshake when we crossed paths. He was very unassuming, always introduced himself as if I wouldn't remember him from before. Carl was a throwback in all the right ways. He obviously believed in the coaching fraternity, something that's kind of been lost to some extent in recent years. He was a hard-worker. I often saw him out scouting when Liberty wasn't playing. Just seemed to be a guy that loved to coach and to help the kids he was given responsibility for. We'll miss him in our profession."
Coach Hamill Jones of St.Christopher, stopped by to share his thoughts on his coach and friend, Coach Carl Koenig.
"I first got to know Coach Koenig as a 6th grade middle school student at St. Christopher's here in Richmond. He might have noticed me because I was a big Duke fan and he liked UNC. He was my 7th grade history teacher and 8th grade basketball coach. By that time he had stepped down from coaching the Varsity team after twenty years. He loved the game of basketball, and he liked to see it played correctly. He taught me about the fundamentals of defense, he demanded maximum effort and he loved to fast break with our 8th grade team. When I went on to play basketball at Washington and Lee University, I remember thinking that some of the players on our college team didn't know the important parts of the game like help-side defense that Coach Koenig had taught me as an 8th grader.
A couple of stories stand out to me
First, we always knew that we should not mess around during one of Coach Koenig's practices. If we did, it would be time for a "Bulldog Shuffle", which is what he called the traditional "suicide" sprint. He wasn't afraid to make us run a lot of them.
During my 8th grade season with Coach Koenig, our team lost one game, to a team called Queens Lake Middle School out of Williamsburg. Their best players were Bryan Randall and Brandon Randall who went onto play quarterback at Virginia Tech and basketball at Hampden Sydney, respectively. We were down 1 (point) with about 5 seconds left and Queens Lake was at the free throw line. The shot went in, and we ran a sideline break off a free throw that Coach Koenig had drilled in us to perfection. However, I missed the shot that would have won the game. I remember feeling bad, because I really wanted Coach Koenig to have an undefeated season, and I remember he was more concerned about how I felt. That story will always serve as a reminder that Coach cared about me, and I cared about him.
He is one of the best people that I have ever known and I will miss him.
As I mentioned in an earlier blog, flowers were to be placed on his seat tonight as well as other things (team room being named after him and all players wearing a patch with Coach Koenig's college number on it, 21.)
I am a believer in playing for a coach, playing for a cause and things like that. I wasn't able to attend tonight's game in Bedford between the Heritage Pioneers and the Liberty Minutemen, so I can't describe the atmosphere, but I can tell you I am sure Liberty had a 6th man on the court, on the bench and in the locker room with them at all times. I live in my grandparents old house and even though they are both gone, I feel that they are in my heart at all times. When you are in a house and a big influence and a steady presence, i.e. Coach Carl Koenig has always been a part of that house, they are always going to be in that house, so I believe Coach Koenig will always be with the Minutemen. Because memories never go leave you, and from everyone I have spoken with via e-mail, all the memories they have of Coach Koenig won't go away, they will live forever. The Minutemen won both, the junior varsity and varsity, contests on Thursday night.
I am sorry I never got to interview or talk at length to Coach Carl Koenig. The lesson that I take from this (if there is a lesson to be learned) is always greet as many people as you can. Be outgoing, shake hands (their is enough hand sanitizer in the world to where those of you who are germaphobic will be okay) and greet those around us. Because even though a lot of people knew Coach Carl Koenig and can tell us the great stories about him, there are many of us who unfortunately don't have those stories to share.
When I think of Liberty Basketball, you think of the great teams coached by Mark Hanks, and great players like Raymond "Peanut" Arrington, Robert Carson and many others. But I think you can add Carl Koenig to that list as a figure that will be remembered in the lore of Bedford basketball. RIP Coach Koenig, you will be missed.
Remembering Carl Koenig
Carl Koenig, Liberty High School Junior Varsity Boys Basketball coach, died on Wednesday at his home. He was 75 years old. When I started "Talking High School Sports" back in 2003, Carl was an assistant to John Patterson at Liberty High School on the varsity staff. I never had the opportunity to speak to Coach Koenig, other then the standard "How are you doing", or "Hey coach". Others though had great memories and opportunities to know him.
I set out on Thursday to get thoughts from competitors and coaches who served on staff's with him. Chris Young (Head Boys Basketball Coach at Brookville) and Paul Redgate (Head Girls Basketball Coach at Jefferson Forest, and former boys Junior Varsity Head Coach at Jefferson Forest) only knew him through handshakes. Paul Smith (current Head Boys Basketball Coach at Jefferson Forest) also commented that he did not know him well, but had heard nothing but good things about him.
Koenig joined the Minutemen when John Patterson became the head coach in the early 2000s as his assistant coach on the Varsity staff. When Jeff Monroe joined the Minutemen, he had Coach Koenig coach his Junior Varsity squad. I talked to Coach Monroe via e-mail this morning and here were his comments.
"Yesterday was really tough, and tonight probably will be even tougher when we take the court against Heritage. Coach K, was one of the smartest people I have ever met. Not only was he a good coach, but an excellent teacher. Coach K, probably forgot more basketball then I will ever know. I don't think Coach K ever met a stranger, he always introduced himself and gave a firm hand shake. I have been fortunate to work with some really good coaches over the years (Paul Wheeler, Dean Hubbard, Mike Cartolaro, Stu Richardson) and Coach K, ranks up there with all them. Our basketball program and, me personally will miss him dearly."
John Patterson, former Head Boys Basketball Coach at Liberty High School and current LCA Head Boys Basketball coach chimed in with the following.
I am a better coach, man, and father for having known Carl Koenig. As I began my high school coaching career at Liberty High School, he was my assistant, my mentor and my best friend. He never missed my daughter’s birthday parties no matter what he was doing. His attitude and love for the game was infectious. Here at LCA, I have a quote in my locker room. It says this:
Look for more on Carl Koenig on further blog posts.
I set out on Thursday to get thoughts from competitors and coaches who served on staff's with him. Chris Young (Head Boys Basketball Coach at Brookville) and Paul Redgate (Head Girls Basketball Coach at Jefferson Forest, and former boys Junior Varsity Head Coach at Jefferson Forest) only knew him through handshakes. Paul Smith (current Head Boys Basketball Coach at Jefferson Forest) also commented that he did not know him well, but had heard nothing but good things about him.
Koenig joined the Minutemen when John Patterson became the head coach in the early 2000s as his assistant coach on the Varsity staff. When Jeff Monroe joined the Minutemen, he had Coach Koenig coach his Junior Varsity squad. I talked to Coach Monroe via e-mail this morning and here were his comments.
"Yesterday was really tough, and tonight probably will be even tougher when we take the court against Heritage. Coach K, was one of the smartest people I have ever met. Not only was he a good coach, but an excellent teacher. Coach K, probably forgot more basketball then I will ever know. I don't think Coach K ever met a stranger, he always introduced himself and gave a firm hand shake. I have been fortunate to work with some really good coaches over the years (Paul Wheeler, Dean Hubbard, Mike Cartolaro, Stu Richardson) and Coach K, ranks up there with all them. Our basketball program and, me personally will miss him dearly."
John Patterson, former Head Boys Basketball Coach at Liberty High School and current LCA Head Boys Basketball coach chimed in with the following.
I am a better coach, man, and father for having known Carl Koenig. As I began my high school coaching career at Liberty High School, he was my assistant, my mentor and my best friend. He never missed my daughter’s birthday parties no matter what he was doing. His attitude and love for the game was infectious. Here at LCA, I have a quote in my locker room. It says this:
“There is a right way to do everything.”
-Carl Koenig
That was what Carl believed and lived. I know that as my career at LCA comes and goes, Carl Koenig’s legacy of “doing right” will live on forever. I am sorry to see him go as I lost one of my life-lines, but his spirit will live with me forever."
Tonight at Liberty they will be honoring Coach Koenig at Liberty, when the Minutemen meet the Pioneers, by having a moment of silence tonight before both the varsity and jv game tonight. The players will be wearing a patch with the number 21 (Coach K's College Basketball Number) on both varsity and jv uniforms. Also, there are plans to put flowers on his seat tonight during the game and also dedicate the Liberty basketball team room to himLook for more on Carl Koenig on further blog posts.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Dogwood District Boys Basketball Notes, Standings and More
Heading into this week, we have a couple of big showdowns in the district, including a battle between the two undefeated teams on Tuesday.
Appomattox 2-0 (9-2)
Altavista 2-0 (3-2)William Campbell 2-1 (5-5)
Dan River 1-1 (7-3)Nelson County 1-1 (1-5)
Gretna 0-2 (0-5)Chatham 0-3 (4-7)
This Week's Schedule
TuesdayAltavista at Appomattox
William Campbell at Dan RiverNelson County at Gretna
Thursday
Chatham at William CampbellFriday
Nelson County at AltavistaDan River at Appomattox
Gretna at ChathamInterview withthe Head Coach of the Appomattox Raiders, Brantley Shields
Bob Alvis: You guys are 9-2 right now, what's going good for the Raiders?
Brantley Shields: Probably one of the best things that happened to us were the games against Hayfield and LCA. They were really good teams and we had a chance to win both games, but didn't execute in the last 3 minutes of each game. It was a great learning experience for us and hopefully prepared us for a tough Dogwood schedule. Defensively we are playing really well. Most of these guys have been playing together for 4 years and know each other really well. They are all great kids and I have really enjoyed coaching them.
BA: You have an undefeated (district record) team coming in on Tuesday in Altavista, what worries you about the Colonels?
BS: Jerrell Jordan concerns us more than anything. Any big man that averages a double-double will drive opposing coaches crazy. We have to find a way to control him and keep him off the boards. If we don't, it will be a long night for us.
BA: If you had to give a "player of the week" award last week (from your team), who do you give it to and why?
BS: It would be a tri-player of the week. Kenny Scott, Rico Rose, and Neal Thomas do so many good things for us and have been playing really well. If I had to give a most improved it would be Devanti Perkins, he is averaging close to a double-double and if he could stay out of foul trouble probably would have those numbers (double-double).
BA: Some people have said that you guys are as good as Nelson was the year they won the state, but you don't have a player like Thomas Brown. With that being said, you guys have lots of great options, but do you have that one player you consider the guy? Why or why does it not worry you that you have that one guy that can be called the guy?
BS: I don't like to compare past and present teams, but these guys only lost to that Nelson team by 3 points and 7 points as sophomores and beat them as freshman by 5 and 16. I think we have three guys, maybe 4 that I would have no problem taking the last shot. We have had that guy before in Michael St. John, and I think I would prefer to have it the way we do now. As a coach, it is always easier to prepare for a team that has one dynamic player than it is a team full of good players. I think out of our top 8, there is not one guy a coach can tell his defenders to back off of, or help off of. They are all able to score from different areas of the floor and they all are really good defenders.
Altavista and Appomattox, you can hear all the action Tuesday night on 105.5 KD Country, or at KD Country.com
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