Lee-Davis Boys, Atlee Girls In Race For Region 5B Playoffs, Atlee Boys Close

It's the power points that count. Just as in football, ratings determine who is in and who is out in Region 5B boys and girls basketball. The latest standings are below, based on games played through February 2, 2019.

The 2019 Region 5B Boys and Girls Basketball Tournaments will begin on Friday, February 15th at the sites of the top four girls seeds. There will be girls/boys doubleheaders at each of the four locations.

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BOYS:

1) Varina (18-1, 47.895)
2) L.C. Bird (16-3, 45.158)
3) Henrico (17-3, 43.750)
4) Prince George (12-7, 38.895)
5) Highland Springs (12-5, 38.412)
6) Douglas Freeman (15-6, 37.905)
7) Lee-Davis (12-7, 37.263)
8) Matoaca (12-7, 36.895)
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9) Atlee (9-9, 36.389)
10) Meadowbrook (10-7, 36.353)
11) Mills Godwin (10-10, 35.950)
12) Glen Allen (7-13, 31.400)
13) Deep Run (7-12, 31.316)
14) J.R. Tucker (6-13, 29.947)
15) Hermitage (5-12, 28.824)


GIRLS:

1) Highland Springs (17-3, 47.700)
2) Mills Godwin (17-2, 44.474)
3) L.C. Bird (15-4, 43.579)
4) Matoaca (15-4, 40.368)
5) Glen Allen (14-6, 39.900)
6) J.R. Tucker (14-5, 38.474)
7) Varina (13-6, 38.105)
8) Atlee (12-7, 37.684)
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9) Meadowbrook (8-10, 36.778)
10) Deep Run (9-10, 33.368)
11) Prince George (6-11, 31.118)
12) Lee-Davis (4-15, 28.053)
13) Henrico (3-15, 27.389)
14) Hermitage (3-15, 26.444)
15) Douglas Freeman (1-17, 25.722)

Yellow Jackets Return To Top 10 In Men's Hoops

For the first time since their historic 25-game winning streak in the 2014-15 season, the Randolph-Macon men's basketball team returns to the Top 10 in Division III, rising three spots to #9 in the latest D3Hoops.com Top 25 Poll.

A home win over Virginia Wesleyan Wednesday and a big 70-64 win at then #14 Lynchburg on Saturday moved the Yellow Jackets up three positions.

This week, Randolph-Macon will travel to Shenandoah Wednesday, then host Roanoke Saturday for Senior Day, Alumni Day, and Matt Davis Foundation Day. Roanoke is currently tied for fourth in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) with Virginia Wesleyan at 7-4.

Randolph-Macon leads the ODAC with a 10-1 record. They are 18-2 overall. Guilford stands second at 9-2, followed by Lynchburg at 8-3. (File Photo)

In The Red Zone Monday: Ray Hedrick

We're excited to talk baseball, and more, with Randolph-Macon head baseball coach Ray Hedrick live this Monday night at 6pm on 102.9 The Mater on "In The Red Zone"!

We'll be live at SportsPage Grille Ashland, so come out for dinner and enjoy the show! If you can't make it out live, listen on the radio, or online by clicking HERE, or on the TuneIn Radio App on "Radiall"!

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LISTEN LIVE: Atlee at Lee-Davis Basketball

CLICK HERE to listen live Friday at 6pm as the RVA Sports Network presents Rivalry Night basketball action as Atlee battles Lee-Davis in a varsity doubleheader!

LISTEN LIVE: Atlee in Henrico Holiday Hoops Championship

CLICK HERE to listen live as the Atlee Raiders play for their first Henrico Holiday Hoops boys basketball championship Friday night at 7:15 against the host Warriors, exclusively on RVA Sports Network!

HONORS: Arruza Named Coach Of The Year; Yellow Jackets Honored

The following is from a release sent by Randolph-Macon College.

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After leading Randolph-Macon to its 11th ODAC title and its first NCAA Championship victory, Pedro Arruza was named Coach of the Year in the state of Virginia by the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID).

The Yellow Jackets had eight players earn All-State First Team honors: senior offensive lineman Greg Castle(Kenley, N.C./North Johnston), senior running back Tre Frederick (Angier, N.C./West Johnston), senior linebacker Yonis Blanco (Silver Spring, Md./Montgomery Blair), junior tight end Sam Tanner (Mechanicsville, Va./Lee-Davis), junior offensive lineman Jake Wernle (Purcellville, Va./Woodgrove), junior defensive lineman Steve McNair (Elkridge, Md./Howard), junior safety Anthony Williams (Ashburn, Va./Woodgrove) and sophomore kicker Chris Vidal (Wake, N.C./Wake Forest). Senior wide receiver Eric Hoy (Clayton, N.C./Clayton) was voted to the All-State Second Team.

Castle was All-ODAC First Team, All-South Region First Team and All-America Third Team. Frederick was All-South Region Second Team and All-ODAC Second Team. Tanner and Wernle were All-ODAC First Team and All-South Region Third Team. Blanco, Hoy, McNair, Williams and Vidal were All-ODAC First Team.

Arruza, in his fifteenth season at R-MC, led the Yellow Jackets to an 8-2 regular-season mark and 6-1 record in ODAC play. R-MC won its eleventh ODAC title, tying Emory & Henry for the most championships in the history of the conference. The Yellow Jackets earned the league's automatic bid to the NCAA Championship and received a trip to No 8 John Carroll. R-MC won its first NCAA playoff game in program history with a 23-20 victory over the Blue Streaks. The Yellow Jackets would have their season end at No. 23 Muhlenberg in the second round of the NCAA Championship. R-MC finished No. 18 in the final D3football.com Top 25.

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2018 VaSID Football College All-State Team
2018 VaSID All State Offensive Player of the Year
Quarterback	Hayden	Bauserman	Shenandoah University
2018 VaSID All State Defensive Player of the Year
Linebacker	Re'Shaun	Myers	Bridgewater College
2018 VaSID All State Offensive Rookie of the Year
Running Back	Kaleb	Smith	Hampden-Sydney College
2018 VaSID All State Defensive Rookie of the Year
Defensive Lineman	Joseph	Ledbetter	Averett University
2018 VaSID All State Coach of the Year
	Pedro	Arruza	Randolph-Macon College
First Team
Position	Player First	Player Last	School
Quarterback	Hayden	Bauserman	Shenandoah University
Running Back	Tre	Frederick	Randolph-Macon College
Running Back	Brian	Mann	Ferrum College
Wide Receiver	Major	Morgan	Hampden-Sydney College
Wide Receiver	Casey	Stewart	Shenandoah University
Tight End	Sam	Tanner	Randolph-Macon College
Offensive Line	Greg	Castle	Randolph-Macon College
Offensive Line	Michael	Head	Averett University
Offensive Line	Mitch	Hornsby	Washington and Lee University
Offensive Line	Matt	Rittenhouse	Christopher Newport University
Offensive Line	Jake	Wernle	Randolph-Macon College
Defensive Line	Ben	James	Christopher Newport University
Defensive Line	John	Kline	Hampden-Sydney College
Defensive Line	Joseph	Ledbetter	Averett University
Defensive Line	Steve	McNair	Randolph-Macon College
Linebacker	Yonis	Blanco	Randolph-Macon College
Linebacker	Dejon	Brooks	Averett University
Linebacker	Re'Shaun	Myers	Bridgewater College
Cornerback	Damian	Jiggetts	Christopher Newport University
Cornerback	Daquan	Pridget	Shenandoah University
Safety	Chad	Vanlandingham	Hampden-Sydney College
Safety	Anthony	Williams	Randolph-Macon College
Place Kicker	Chris	Vidal	Randolph-Macon College
Punter	Cole	Westberry	Averett University
Return Specialist	Bradley	Jefferson	Averett University
Second Team
Position	Player First	Player Last	School
Quarterback	Alec	Cobb	Hampden-Sydney College
Running Back	Josh	Breece	Washington and Lee University
Running Back	Akiva	Wedge	Southern Virginia University
Wide Receiver	Joshua	Davis	Christopher Newport University
Wide Receiver	Eric	Hoy	Randolph-Macon College
Tight End	Grant	Monson	Bridgewater College
Offensive Line	Sean	Clark	Washington and Lee University
Offensive Line	Andrew	Grage	Hampden-Sydney College
Offensive Line	Will	Hoffman	Bridgewater College
Offensive Line	Jordan	Sawyer	Christopher Newport University
Offensive Line	Tyler	Weterrings	Emory & Henry College
Defensive Line	Andrew	Frailer	Washington and Lee University
Defensive Line	Johnathon	Johnson	Ferrum College
Defensive Line	Muhammad	Khan	Bridgewater College
Defensive Line	Khris	Smith	Apprentice School
Linebacker	Will	Corry	Washington and Lee University
Linebacker	Griffin	Davis	Hampden-Sydney College
Linebacker	Donavan	Montague	University of Virginia-Wise
Cornerback	Raekwon	Jackson	Apprentice School
Cornerback	D.J.	Wright	Christopher Newport University
Safety	Matt	Dang	Bridgewater College
Safety	Neil	Davis	Southern Virginia University
Place Kicker	Cole	Westberry	Averett University
Punter	Bo	Sheridan	Washington & Lee University
Return Specialist	Davonta	Womack	Bridgewater College

IN THE RED ZONE MONDAY

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LISTEN LIVE: NCAA Football Division III Second Round: Randolph-Macon at Mulhenberg

We are live in Allentown, Pennsylvania Saturday as ODAC Champion Randolph-Macon looks for their first-ever ten-win season and their second straight NCAA Division III Championship victory in Second Round action at Scotty Wood Stadium against Muhlenberg College of the Centennial Conference!

If you're making the trip to watch the Yellow Jackets live, tickets are sold at the gate for $10.

Our LIVE coverage with The Voice of The Yellow Jackets Marty Wilson and Rob Witham begins at 11:30am exclusively on radio on 102.9 The Mater (102.9 FM, 1430 AM), online at the link below, and is available on the TuneIn Radio app on "Radiall"!

CLICK HERE to listen live to Randolph-Macon online!

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IN THE RED ZONE LIVE MONDAY NIGHT

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GUESTS:

Patrick Henry Boys Volleyball Head Coach Michael Townsend

Richmond Times-Dispatch High School Football Reporter/Writer Eric Kolenich

PLUS:

We'll relive the historic Randolph-Macon Football NCAA First Round win Saturday at John Carroll!

Don't miss "In The Red Zone" tonight on The Mater!

LISTEN LIVE: NCAA FOOTBALL FIRST ROUND: Randolph-Macon at John Carroll

We are live near Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday as ODAC Champion Randolph-Macon looks for their first-ever NCAA Tournament victory at Don Shula Stadium against Ohio Athletic Conference runner-up John Carroll!

LIVE coverage begins at 11:30am with The Pregame Show Featuring The Last Word Before Kickoff with Head Coach Pedro Arruza only on 102.9 FM The Mater, 1430 AM, and on the TuneIn Radio app on "Radiall"!

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NCAA Division III Football First Round: Randolph-Macon at John Carroll

The Yellow Jackets, by virtue of their 48-35 win over Hampden-Sydney Saturday, win the 2018 Old Dominion Athletic Conference Championship and, with that, a trip to the NCAA Division III Football Championship.

Randolph-Macon will travel to University Heights, Ohio to face John Carroll University (9-1) on Saturday beginning at 12pm.

LISTEN LIVE: Head Coach Pedro Arruza joins Rob Witham live Monday night "In The Red Zone" from SportsPage Grille in Ashland! Hear our conversation about "The Game", the ODAC Championship, the senior class and the upcoming NCAA first round game.

"In The Red Zone" airs from 6-7pm only on 102.9 FM The Mater, 1430 AM, CLICK HERE to listen live online or use the TuneIn Radio App to listen on "Radiall"!

TOMATO BOWL 60

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4PM: "60 Years Of The Tomato Bowl": Rob Witham hosts this retrospective featuring an exclusive sit down interview with former Lee-Davis head coach Mac McConnell and former Patrick Henry head coach Ray Long, who faced each other twenty times in the Tomato Bowl's storied history.

4:30PM: "On The Sidelines Pregame Presented By Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance": Rob and Marc Davis of NBC12 talk Week 11 football and get you ready for kickoff!

5PM: Tomato Bowl 60: Lee-Davis at Patrick Henry

THURSDAY HEADLINES

FOOTBALL: Atlee defeats Hanover 27-7 to win the County Championship, finish 7-3, and will be either the #4 or #5 seed in Region 5B depending on the result of Saturday's game between Highland Springs and Varina.

A Highland Springs win gives Atlee the #4 seed and a home first round playoff game against Glen Allen. A Varina win places the Blue Devils at #4, the Raiders at #5, and Atlee would return to Varina in round one.

VOLLEYBALL: Patrick Henry boys and Atlee girls both clinch state tournament bids on Thursday night, the Patriots sweeping Midlothian in the Class 4, Western Section semifinals, while Atlee defeated Matoaca in four sets in the Region 5B Semifinals.

Hanover's girls defeated Monacan in a Region 4B Quarterfinal and will host #5 Patrick Henry Monday. The Patriots won at #4 King George in four sets.

CROSS COUNTRY: Rachel Mudd of Atlee won the Region 5B Girls Individual Championship as the Raiders nipped Deep Run for the team title.

CHANGES, SCHEDULE UPDATES

FOOTBALL:

Patrick Henry at #1 Highland Springs, moved to Thursday 10/25, 7pm

FIELD HOCKEY:

REGION 4C FIRST ROUND:

Patrick Henry at Courtland, Thursday, 6pm

LISTEN LIVE: IN THE RED ZONE

Tonight live at SportsPage Grille Ashland, Rob Witham is joined by Hanover girls basketball/softball coach Michael Rohr, and has the latest on Randolph-Macon and high school fall sports, from football to field hockey!

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GAME OF THE WEEK: #1 Highland Springs at #12 Atlee

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THE WEEK AHEAD (October 16-20)

From makegood matches to Homecoming at Randolph-Macon, it's a huge week of sports in Hanover County. Here's #TheLineUp:

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TUESDAY OCTOBER 16:

FIELD HOCKEY:

Atlee at Patrick Henry, 5:30pm

BOYS VOLLEYBALL:

Atlee at Patrick Henry, 7pm
Hanover at Lee-Davis, 7pm

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL:

Patrick Henry at Atlee, 7pm
Lee-Davis at Hanover, 7pm

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 17:

WOMEN'S SOCCER:

Virginia Wesleyan at Randolph-Macon, 3:30pm

WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL:

Bridgewater at Randolph-Macon, 7pm

WOMEN'S FIELD HOCKEY:

Washington & Lee at Randolph-Macon, 7:30pm

CROSS COUNTRY:

Meet at Pole Green Park, 5pm

FIELD HOCKEY:

Hanover at Lee-Davis, 5:30pm
Atlee at Douglas Freeman, 6:30pm

THURSDAY OCTOBER 18:

BOYS VOLLEYBALL:

Patrick Henry at Henrico, 6pm
Lee-Davis at Varina, 7pm

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL:

Highland Springs at Hanover, 7pm
Varina at Lee-Davis, 7pm
Henrico at Patrick Henry, 7pm

FRIDAY OCTOBER 19:

FOOTBALL:

#1 Highland Springs at #12 Atlee, 7pm (CLICK HERE to listen live at 6:30pm)
Armstrong at Patrick Henry, 7pm (Homecoming)
Hanover at #4 Henrico, 7pm
Lee-Davis at #5 Varina, 7pm

WOMEN'S FIELD HOCKEY:

Shenandoah at Randolph-Macon, 6pm (Homecoming)

SATURDAY OCTOBER 20:

COLLEGE FOOTBALL:

Bridgewater at Randolph-Macon, 1pm (Homecoming, CLICK HERE to listen live)

WOMEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER:

Bridgewater at Randolph-Macon, 11am (Homecoming)

WOMEN'S COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL:

Randolph-Macon vs. Ferrum, 1pm, Salem
Randolph-Macon vs. Roanoke, 3pm, Salem

MEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER:

Emory & Henry at Randolph-Macon, 3:30pm

Lee-Davis Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2019 Announced

Congratulations to the newest inductees into the Lee-Davis High School Athletic Hall of Fame! The following is a release from the Hall of Fame Committee.

The Lee-Davis High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee, Mechanicsville, VA, is pleased to announce our inductees for the Class of 2019 Lee-Davis High School Athletic Hall of Fame.  These five athletes were elected from the substantial universe of outstanding athletes who have competed with excellence since the school’s establishment in 1959. The Class of 2019 is composed of five former student athletes with accomplishments including district, region, metro, state distinctions, and beyond.

The inductees are Avi Hopkins (Football, Track and Field, Wrestling, Baseball, Class of 1994), Robbie Chenault (Football, Basketball, Baseball, Class of 1996), Carroll Gathright (Football, Track and Field, Baseball, Class of 1965), Pepper Wilson (Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Class of 2003), Judy Williams (Cross Country, Track and Field, Basketball, Class of 1980).

The Class of 2019 will be recognized during halftime of the Henrico vs. Lee Davis football game on October 26, 2018. A banquet is scheduled for Friday, January 25, 2019, at Lee-Davis High School.  

For ticket information on the banquet, email the LDHS Athletic Hall of Fame Committee at LDHSathleticHOF@yahoo.com.  You can check out the Lee-Davis High School Athletic Hall of Fame Facebook page as well for more information about the banquet.

WEEK 7 FOOTBALL

GAME OF THE WEEK: #6 Henrico (3-1) at #10 Atlee (5-0), 6:30pm on 102.9 FM The Mater, 1430 AM, online by CLICKING HERE, and on TuneIn radio app on "Radiall"!

Hanover (1-4) at #1 Highland Springs (6-0), 7pm

Patrick Henry (1-3) at #4 Varina (5-0), 7pm

Lee-Davis (1-4) at Armstrong (0-5), 7pm

LISTEN LIVE: In The Red Zone

Live tonight, 6-7pm at SportsPage Grille in Ashland. Rob Witham welcomes the first men's head volleyball coach in Randolph-Macon history, Jared Horrigan!

CLICK HERE to listen online, join us on radio in the RVA at 102.9 FM, The Mater!