EM-SPORTS 2/9/24    VES Girls got a scare Thursday night against Homeschool they were down by 20 points at halftime. Sasha Brody Kyrana Parne and Taniyah Ford were the key factors for VES getting them back in the game. Sasha Brody was the top scorer with 25 points and eight assists her teammate Kyrana Parne had 20 points and 10 rebounds and three assists. a freshman Taniyah Ford with 10 points and six rebounds. Homeschool had a lot of problems with VES Press. Clark Aden was top-scored for homeschooling with 25 points she made five three-pointers.   Kyrana Parne has committed to George Washington University she is Senior
 

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Benedict pulls away from VES in the last minute of the game to win 60-56
At VES gymnasium Saturday afternoon. It was a packed house. Benedict School located in Richmond is known as one of the most popular prep schools in Virginia. VES went up by four points Benedict came back to tie the game 21 to 21 with 2 minutes to go before halftime.
E Kline got hot from the three-point line with three three-pointers Kline finish with 13 points
for VES. M Winstead had four three-pointers for Benedict to end up with 14 points.

Dec 5 2023  EM SPORTS.ORG      LCA Basketball team play next-door neighbor V.E.S. at LCA. The game was fast-paced with lay-up. the game was
tied 4 times both teams batter on the defensive and offensive boards. VES took
control of defensive boards and offensive boards. Koudelka had 17 rebounds and 9 points
for VES, and his teammate Gordon Wyatt had 18 points their point guard Koley had 7 assists
and 8 rebounds with 3 steals and 1 block. LCA Bryant 8 rebounds Jackson 3 assists
4 rebounds Sweeney 5 rebounds 2 steals and Lawson Sweeney had 14 points.

3/7/23  The ACC men's basketball tournament Scores 
Georgia Tech beat Florida State 61 to 60 
Boston College beat Louisville 80 to 62 
Virginia Tech beat Notre Dame 67 to 64 they came from behind to win they tied the game three times.  The leading score for Virginia Tech was G. Basile 20 points and the leading score for Notre Dame was M. Hammond with 23 points.  at Greensboro Coliseum Tuesday night

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Jamar Lovelace first Afro-American ever name to a football  coach job in
Seminole District. Jamar Is a Brookville graduate who played Quarterback 
for his school. He also spent time as a defensive coordinator at Brookville High School and also at EC glass and became the new head coach at William Fleming High School.
Lovelace was introduced today as the new head coach at EC Glass High School 

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Glass girls and Jefferson Forest game went down to the wire with Forest hold on to win
44-42 at Forest. Kennedy Hancock had 18 points and Bella Hill 13 points to lead Forest
to Victory. the game was tied five times with 49 seconds left before halftime Cavaliers
went up by one point 24-23. in the third quarter Cavaliers went up 36-32 Jeriyah Osborne
stole the ball but missed the layup and got fouled went to Free-throw  for one--one 
miss the first one and make the second one make score 39-34 in favor Forest.
Glass cut the lead again with base-line still 44-42 but the Cavaliers got the ball back to
run the clock out.    EM-SPORTS  12/16/22

 All-State Softball Team     2022 VHSL CLASS 2 ALL-STATE  SOFTBALL TEAM         

FIRST TEAM ALL-STATE POSITION FIRST NAME LAST NAME SCHOOL YEAR Pitcher Danner Allen Randolph-Henry 10th Pitcher Courtney Layne Appomattox County 12th Pitcher Emily  McVay Dan River 12th Catcher Grayson Snead Dan River 11th 1st Base Macee Hargis Appomattox County 12th 2nd Base Marissa  Monger Page County 12th 3rd Base Lexi Baker Central-Wise 11th Shortstop Kelsey  Hackett Appomattox County 12th Outfielder Haleigh Tweedy Appomattox County 11th Outfielder Rebekah Stowe Dan River 12th Outfielder Diamond Jennings Nottoway 10th DP-Flex Katie  Moser Dan River 12th At-Large Bria  Berriochoa East Rockingham 11th At-Large Abigail Epperson Patrick County 12th   

FIRST NAME LAST NAME SCHOOL YEAR Player of the Year Courtney Layne Appomattox County 12th Coach of the Year Janet Rawes Appomattox County 

SECOND TEAM ALL-STATE POSITION FIRST NAME LAST NAME SCHOOL YEAR Pitcher Carly  Compton Tazewell 9th Pitcher Bayleigh Allison Central-Wise 12th Pitcher Austyn Moran James River 11th Catcher Kirsten  Hensley Page County 12th 1st Base Jocelyn Rinker Page County 11th 2nd Base Taylor Atkinson Nottoway 9th 3rd Base Ashley Nelson Randolph-Henry 10th Shortstop Madison Edwards Clark County 11th Outfielder Taylor  Cochran Central-Wise 11th Outfielder Jordan  Dorrier Buckingham 11th Outfielder Addie  Gibson Gate City 11th DP-Flex Olivia  Powell Randolph-Henry 12th At-Large Loghan  Pickford Poquoson 12th At-Large Carrie Patrick Virginia   

6/14/2022

Lynchburg VA

E.C. Glass Boys did not waste any time by defeating Blacksburg 61 to 35. 
Glass took a 20 point lead with their junior guard O'Maundre Harris leading all scorers with 18 points. His teammate Aidan Treacy added 15 points, with five 3-pointers, and senior forward
Eli Wood chipped in 14points. Glass is headed to the state playoff tournament.

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Lynchburg VA

Glass girls advance to the state tournament by beating Halifax 63-56 with Jamiyah Henry
scoring 19 points for the win. Henry recorded in the first of her three steals and raced the other way for an uncontested layup. Junior point guard Jeriyah Osborne slashed through
the Halifax defense and into the lane on her way to 15 points. Henry and Osborne were the keys for this win. Wright-goode finished the game with 12 points and 11 rebounds.
Hilltoppers' defense helped them build enough cushion to survive Halifax. EM-SPORTS 2/23/22

The Hilltoppers has a tough time putting up 40-points on Rustburg Friday night at Hugh T. Pendleton Sports Complex. Glass did not score until the last minute of the first quarter with
quarterback George White a 1-yard run for TD. and then connected with Lyvarius Gilbert on a 7- yard touchdown. Eli Wood's 55-yard interception return for a touchdown. put Glass ahead 20-0. Mike Thomas rushed for two touchdowns for Hilltoppers for the victory
over Red Devils.  EM-SPORTS.ORG  10/22/21

J.J. Redick played 15 seasons in NBA for six teams.  He was a high school All-American at Cave Spring in Roanoke, Virginia. He was a two-time National College Player of the Year at Duke University. He was drafted in the first round by Orlando Magic.

It was a dream for JJ to play in the NBA. His mother said that JJ would sleep with a basketball every night.

Mickey Hardy, the head coach at William Fleming High School in Roanoke has said that Redick would be at the YMCA at 5:30 in the morning shooting the basketball before he went to school.

EM-SPORTS 10/3/21

Boxing Junkie 6/25/21
Michael Rosenthal - Yesterday 5:27 PM
 

Another member of Muhammad Ali’s family is about to step through the ropes.

Nico Ali Walsh, the 20-year-old grandson of the late heavyweight icon, has signed a multi-fight contract with Top Rank and will make his pro debut in a four-round middleweight bout on Aug. 14. The fight will be televised on ESPN.

Ali Walsh is the son of Rasheda Ali Walsh, the legendary champion’s daughter, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Robert Walsh.

“I’m doing what I love,” Ali Walsh said. “Signing with Top Rank is a dream come true. I’m going to have fun on Aug. 14 and the next time I fight. Top Rank will give me the name, date and location, and I’ll have a great time.

“I am honored to continue the fighting legacy that my grandfather started. It is a responsibility I don’t take lightly.”

Muhammad Ali's grandson set to make pro boxing debut
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Muhammad Ali's grandson set to make pro boxing debut
Nico Ali Walsh (right) stands with new promoter Bob Arum next to a photo of Arum with Muhammad Ali, Ali Walsh’s grandfather. Mikey Williams / Top Rank

Ali Walsh, who lives in Las Vegas, had roughly 30 amateur fights, according to Top Rank. He reportedly did the Ali Shuffle during his amateur debut as a child.

He said that some of his earliest memories in boxing were with his grandfather.

“To me, I was hanging out in the gym with my grandfather. Sometimes I have to remind myself that he’s everyone’s idol,” he said.

Ali Walsh is a student at UNLV and on track to graduate with a business degree next spring.

The Ali family has a history with Top Rank. CEO Bob Arum promoted 27 of “The Greatest’s” fights, including the “Thrilla in Manila” against Joe Frazier and the third fight with Ken Norton.

Ali Walsh’s uncle, Mike Joyce, brokered the deal with Top Rank and will serve as his manager, agent and attorney.

“Family history and legacy was a big factor in Nico signing with Top Rank,” Joyce said. “I’ve signed many fighters to Top Rank, and Bob has always treated them fairly. Nico was a little bit in awe of Bob, and it cemented his belief that he was with the right promoter. He thinks this is going to be a historic journey.”

Quipped Arum: “Nico’s grandfather was a pretty good fighter. Hopefully, Nico will emulate his success. He’s a young man of great character, which one would expect from Muhammad Ali’s grandson.”

Ali Walsh is working with trainer SugarHill Steward, the nephew of the late Emanuel Steward and the trainer of heavyweight titleholder Tyson Fury.

Laila Ali, another daughter of Muhammad Ali, also fought professionally.

 Eric Green a former Liberty UV Football player has a son

Elijah Green, CF, IMG Academy (FL) – 2022 eligible

Green is the first high schooler to sit atop a future draft board since I’ve been at FanGraphs, as he’s currently the top 2022 prospect. I talked with several scouts and directors who were in Florida throughout February (mostly to source JUCO dope) and the way they talk about Green (who is being seen a lot because he’s on a team with 2021 prospects at IMG) has a different vibe. Only the underclass excitement for Hunter Greene.  EM-SPORTS 3/27/21

Oakes captures three state titles as Heritage finishes second at Class 3 track & field championships

1/13/21    Pro basketball player, Virginia Beach native Devon Hall pledges $ 30,000 for youth.

 Danville)Jefferson Forest was behind in fourth- quarter they led a fourth-quarter charge and then propelled the Cavaliers to a 61- 54 overtime victory. two combo guards Jordan Richeson and Stevens combined for eight of JF's 13 points in overtime after the Cavaliers erased an 11-point fourth -quarter deficit to notch a tie at 48 at the end of regulation. Jordan finished with 19 points his teammate Stevens with 18.GW Shunta Wilson had a game-high 20points, had four 3- pointers, keeping GW in the game with four minutes to in overtime. Forest had the hot hand in overtime outscored GW 13-6. the Cavaliers face Region 4C runner-up Loudoun Valley in a Class 4 state quarterfinal game Friday. it will be at Lynchburg College a time to be determined. EM-SPORTS 2/23/19

(Naruna)William Campbell and  Altavista started off as a low-scoring game 8- 3 at the end of the first quarter. The pace of the game picked up in the second quarter William Campbell went up by one Altavista came back to tie the game up 14 to 14 with 5 minutes left in the second quarter. William Campbell took a seven-point run then Altavista  put a full court press cause Campbell to turn the ball over and cut the lead down to one at Halftime 19-18 Beginning of the third quarter the Generals took control last two quarters to win 55 to 44 the top score for Campbell Nikia Peerman with 13 points Altavista top score Lance Bain 14 points. EM-SPORTS 2/19/19

Lynchburg) It was hype game between Glass and LCA Friday night with a packed house at LCA. The game started off at a fast pace. Glass went cold the first two minutes of the second quarter Glass was down by five points with three minutes to go before halftime Glass came back to tie the game up before halftime 23 to 23 start of  the third quarter Glass too lead 35 -27 LCA was down by seven at the end of the third quarter. LCA had 13 turnovers with their leaders' score Stephen Burggraf had only 11 points in the game was coming off a sensational two-game stretch in which he totaled 58 points. DreSean Kendrick was keyed as he slashed into the lane, to score. Raykwonn had the hot hand in second - half to keep Glass in game. Reashawn Spaulding 17points and pulling down 10 rebounds, his brother Raywonn Spaulding score

23 points and added five rebounds and five steals for the win sets up a region semifinal matchup with George Washington tuening night. EM-SPORTS 2/15/19

Salem VA

UWO too an early lead they went up by 8 points with 12:47 left in the first half. Wesleyan came

back to cut the lead by two before halftime. Deion Wells made the key basket to bring Wesleyan

within two. Wells had 8 points in the first half but it was key points in the game. star of the

second half Wesleyan too largest lead by 10 with 8:27 to go in the game. Ben Boots put his

team back in the game with three threes in a row to tie the game. the score was tied 5-time

the lead changed 7 times Cooper Cook was MVP of the game with 16 points for Wesleyan

and Nate Schimonitz had 15 points also jack Hiller with 14 points. Ben Boots had 24 points

for Oshkosh. By EM- SPORTS  3/17/18

UW-Oshkosh beat Ramapo 73-57 in the first game. Adam Fravert had 21 points and Brett Wittchow with 18 points also Ben Boots had 13 points.Bonacum Thomas had 11 points for Ramapo.Oshkosh went up by 19 points in the second half of game. the game was tied 1 time and the lead changed 1 time. Salem VA  EM- Sports 3/16/18

Salem VA

the second game between Springfield and Nebraska Wesleyan was fast pace game Wesleyan too early

lead by 7 points in 1st Half.Springfield scores 16 points in paint and Wesleyan 12 in paint.Springfield had

14 rebounds on offense and 29 rebounds on defense. Wesleyan had more rebounds than Springfield they

end up with 19 rebounds offense and 25 defense. the game was tied 6 times and the lead changed 10 times the game went in overtime the score 73-73. Wesleyan went cold in overtime missing shot from

outside, Springfield got hot in overtime hit there outside shot with Jake Ross taking control of the game with 13 points he also got help from Andy McNulty with 11 points.Cooper Cook had 13 points Wesleyan.

Springfield will play UW Oshkosh for Championship Saturday night at Salem Civic Center in Salem VA

Liberty Advances to Semifinals Defeating Campbell 73-59

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – In a day full of tight contests at Kimmel Arena in the Big South Quarterfinals, Liberty closed out today’s play posting the only double-digit win of the day defeating Campbell 73-59. With the win, the Flames advance to the semifinals to face UNC Asheville.

               “Our defense was significantly better tonight than what it was the first two games,” head coach Ritchie McKay said. “I am really happy for our guys because the last two seasons we were gone in the first round.” 

               The Flames (19-13) picked up their first win in the Big South Tournament since March 10, 2013 when they claimed the title over Charleston Southern. With the victory, the Flames tie the school record for most wins in back-to-back seasons with 40 victories (21 wins in 2016-17) tying the record set back in 1996-97 and now have the chance to be the first team in school history with back-to-back 20-win seasons.

               Entering Thursday’s game, the Camels (16-15) shot 58.2 percent from the floor and 63.3 percent from three-point range against Liberty this season and the Flames were able to flip the script in the tournament limiting the Camels to 33.3 (8-24) percent from three and 35.8 (19-53) percent from the floor. While suffocating Campbell’s offense, Liberty’s offense shot 54.9 percent (28-51) for the game with five different players in double figures. Myo Baxter-Bell and Scottie James led Liberty with 14 points each.

               “We just tried to make every shot they took as tough as possible,” Cabbil said following the win. “We knew they were going to make some tough ones but we just moved on to the next play.”

               The Flames’ bench was key to their win outscoring Campbell’s bench 31-15 led by Baxter-Bell and Caleb Homesley with 12 points to go along with eight rebounds. Lovell Cabbil had the task of guarding Chris Clemons and despite scoring 23 points, Cabbil limited Clemons to 31.8 percent for the night. While guarding Clemons on defense, Cabbil filled the stat sheet on offense scoring 13 points while pulling down seven rebounds and dishing out two assists.

                Led by James with four points in the first two minutes, Liberty started the game 6-10 from the field with eight of its points coming inside the paint, jumping out to a 13-9 lead. Liberty’s defense tightened up midway through the half as its defense held Campbell without a field goal for nearly five and a half minutes helping the Flames extend their lead to 20-14.

               After starting the half 1-9 from three-point range, Campbell made back-to-back makes in the late in the half to cut Liberty’s lead (31-24) to single digits. The Flames were able to lock up on defense to close out the half, allowing just three points in the final 2:14 of the half. The Flames went into the break with a 37-27 lead. Thirty-seven points was the most points Liberty has scored in a first half in the Big South tournament since March 7, 2013 when the Flames scored 39 against High Point.

               The Flames were able to receive scoring contributions from seven of the nine players that played for the Flames in the first half led by Baxter-Bell with 10 points, shooting a perfect 5-5 from the field.  

               Like the start of the first half, Liberty would get off to an exceptional start on offense in the second half, shooting 80 percent (8-10) to extend its lead to 15 points (55-40) at the 11:37-mark. The Camels were able to respond, holding the Camels scoreless for just over two minutes to come within 10 points (55-45).

               Struggling on offense to make a field goal in the final five minutes, Liberty was still able to put points on the board converting from the free-throw line making 7-10 in the second half. Off the bench, Baxter-Bell and Homesley combined to go for 12-13 from the field with 26 points, 10 rebounds and two assists. The Flames’ defense continued to frustrate Campbell’s offense in the second half limiting the Camels to 35.7 percent (10-28) in the second half.

               “Tonight was a great win but we have to move on and focus on UNC Asheville,” Cabbil added. “They are a great team so we just have to take it one possession at a time.”

               Liberty will now face the No. 1 seed, UNC Asheville, in the semifinals on Friday. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. at Kimmel Arena against the Bulldogs.

Director of Athletics

Start Date

11/28/16

Degrees

Doctorate:

Graduate: Massachusetts ('87)

Undergraduate: Laurentian University ('85)