11-10-23 Weekly Sports Roundup

THIS IS PISTOL PETE ATKESON WITH THE WEEKLY SPORTS ROUNDUP

POCAHONTAS COUNTY SCHOOLS

The Pocahontas County Warriors football team faced the Midland Trail Patriots Friday night Nov 3^rd in Hico, WV losing 51-6 moving their record to 1-9 ending their season.

BATH COUNTY SCHOOLS

The Bath County Chargers football team faced the Narrows Green Wave Friday night Nov 3^rd in a battle for the Pioneer District title in Hot Springs. Narrows led 20-13 at halftime before pulling away in the second half to win 47-19. The Chargers fell to 3-1 in the Pioneer District, 9-1 overall. Wyatt Campbell scored two rushing touchdowns from three and five yards out before getting injured late in the second quarter. He was unable to play in the second half. Cooper Lowry took over the signal calling duties and led the Chargers to a touchdown in the second half with a 10-yard pass to Andrew Turner. Bath County hosts Galax in the Class I, Region C playoffs Friday Nov 10th.

HIGHLAND COUNTY SCHOOLS

The middle school girl’s and boys’ basketball teams take on Shawsville on Friday Nov 10^th at Shawsville.

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VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE

The Virginia Military Keydets football team played the ETSU Bucs in Johnson City, TN Saturday afternoon winning 31-24 improving their record to 3-3 in the Southern Conference, 4-5 overall. Collin Shannon went 21-of-38 passing for 209 yards and one touchdown and Hunter Rice rushed 15 times for 47 yards and three touchdowns to lead VMI to the win. Up next for the Keydets is a game against Furman in Greenville, SC on Nov 11^th.

The men’s basketball team started off their season with a game against the University of Richmond on Nov 6th in Richmond, VA losing 93-75. Four Keydets were in double figures with Brennan Watkins scoring 24 points to lead VMI. Taeshaud Jackson II hit the glass for 11 rebounds for VMI. Their next game is at home against Christendom on Thursday Nov 9^th.

The men’s and women’s rifle teams competed against UAB at home on Nov 4^th. UAB took first place honors with VMI’s mixed team taking second and the women’s team finishing in third place.

The men’s soccer team played Furman in the Southern Conference Tournament losing 4-1 dropping their record to 5-14 to end their season. Malcolm McIntosh scored for the Keydets.

The men’s wrestling team competed in the Southeast Open in Roanoke, VA on Nov 4^th. In the Open division Tyler Mousaw placed 6^th at 285 lbs. In the Fresh/Soph division Dyson Dunham placed 3^rd at 133 lbs, Patrick Jordan placed 5^th at 141 lbs, Eric Doran and Ryan Vigil placed 3^rd and 6^th at 149 lbs, Braxton Lewis placed 1^st at 174 lbs, and Toby Schoffstall placed 5^th at 184 lbs.

JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY

The James Madison Dukes football team faced Georgia State in Atlanta, GA in an afternoon tilt winning 42-14 to remain undefeated at 6-0 in the Sun Belt Conference, 9-0 overall. Jordan McCloud was 20-of-31 for 259 passing yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 20 yards for the winners. Elijah Sarrett reeled in five catches for 105 yards and a touchdown and JMU’s defense record three interceptions in a contributing effort. Up next for JMU is a afternoon game against UConn at home on Nov 11^th.

The James Madison men’s basketball team upset #4 Michigan State in East Lansing, MI on Monday night Nov 6^th winning in overtime 79-76 to open the season in grand fashion. Terrance Edwards Jr scored 24 points, T.J. Bickerstaff had 21 points and 14 rebounds with Noah Freidal adding 11 rebounds to lead the Dukes in the upset. The JMU men next face Kent State in Kent, OH on Thursday Nov 9^th.

The women’s basketball team started off their season on Monday Nov 6^th at home winning 104-31 against Eastern Mennonite. Five different JMU players scored in double figures with Jamia Hazell leading the way with 17 points. Ashanto Barnes chipped in with 10 rebounds for the Dukes. Up next for the women is a home game on Nov 8^th versus Toledo.

The women’s field hockey team played against Queens at home on Nov 4^th winning 14-0 improving their record to 5-12. Eight different players for JMU scored goals with Mia Julian scoring four and Tori Carawan notching three to lead the team.

The women’s cross-country team participated in the Hokie Open in Blacksburg, VA on Nov 3^rd placing second in the 4K race. Katherine Lawson of JMU won with a time of 14:03.8 and Kristin Giordano placed 15^th to lead the Dukes.

The women’s soccer team won their first two games in the Sun Belt Conference Championship in Foley, AL. On Nov 1^st they beat Appalachian State 2-1 in overtime then faced South Alabama on Nov 3^rd winning 1-0. Jeanette Fieldsend scored two goals for JMU against Appalachian State while Sophia Verrecchia scored the lone goal in the South Alabama match-up. In the finals of the Sun Belt Conference on Nov 5^th JMU faced Old Dominion losing 2-1 in overtime moving their record to 9-4-8. Suwaibatu Mohammed scored the lone goal for James Madison.

The men’s soccer team met Kentucky in the quarterfinals of the Sun Belt Conference Championship tournament, losing 2-1 on Nov 5^th dropping their record to 8-4-5. Rodrigo Robles scored for JMU.

The women’s volleyball team played a double-header against Marshall at home on Nov 3-4 winning the first game in three straight sets and winning the second game in four sets improving their record to 19-6. Up next for the Lady Dukes is a double-header against South Alabama in Mobile, AL on Nov 9-10.

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

The Virginia Cavaliers football team got crushed by Georgia Tech at home on Nov 4^th losing 45-17 dropping to 1-4 in the Atlantic Coast Conference, 2-7 overall. Anthony Colandrea, replacing UVA starting QB Tony Muskett who was injured, threw a nine-yard touchdown pass to Josh Rawlings but there wasn’t much else to really talk about. Colandrea finished the game going 21-37 passing for 200 yards and two touchdowns. Up next for the guys is a game against Louisville in Louisville, KY on Nov 9^th.

The men’s basketball team opened up their season with a 80-50 win against Tarleton State at home on Nov 6^th. Three Cavaliers were in double figures with Reece Beekman scoring 16, Isaac McKneely adding 15, and Leon Bond III hitting 12 points who also led the team in rebounding with 9 rebounds. Up next for the guys is a game against Florida in Charlotte, NC on Nov 10^th.

The #9 men’s soccer team faced #22 Syracuse on Nov 5^th in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals losing 1-1 (Syracuse advanced on penalty kicks 4-3) moving their record to 10-3-4. Leo Afonso scored for the Cavaliers.

The men’s wrestling team participated in the Southeast Open in Roanoke, VA on Nov 4^th. In the Open division Kyle Montaperto placed 3^rd at 125 lbs, Gable Porter placed 5^th at 133 lbs, Jack Gioffre placed 3^rd at 141 lbs, Dylan Cedeno placed 3^rd at 157 lbs, and Nick Hamilton placed 6^th at 165 lbs. In the Fresh/Soph division Michael Murphy placed 5^th at 165 lbs, Steven Burrell placed 2^nd at 197 lbs, and Cooper Rudolph placed 3^rd at 285 lbs.

The women’s volleyball team played a pair of games this past week – losing against Miami in Coral Gables, FL on Nov 3^rd in four sets and losing to Florida State in Tallahassee, FL on Nov 5^th losing in four sets dropping their record to 9-15. The Lady Cavaliers face Notre Dame at home on Nov 12^th.

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY

The West Virginia Mountaineers football team hosted the BYU Cougars on Nov 4^th winning 37-7 moving their record to 4-2 in the Big 12 Conference, 6-3 overall. Garrett Greene went 12-of-24 passing for 205 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Mountaineers. CJ Donaldson added 102 yards rushing and two touchdowns and Jahiem White rushed for 146 yards to help West Virginia. Up next for the guys is a game against Oklahoma in Norman, OK on Nov 11^th.

The men’s wrestling team participated in the Southeast Open in Roanoke, VA on Nov 4^th. In the Open division Jeff Strickenberger placed 1^st at 125 lbs, Jordan Titus placed 1^st at 141 lbs, Ty Watters placed 2^nd at 149 lbs, Caleb Dowling and Alex Hornfeck placed 5^th and 6^th at 157 lbs, Peyton Hall and Jack Blumer placed 3^rd and 4^th at 165 lbs, Dennis Robin and Dylan Kohn placed 3^rd and 5^th at 184 lbs, Austin Cooley placed 5^th at 197 lbs, and Michael Wolfgram placed 2^nd at 285 lbs. In the Fresh/Soph division Mason Mills placed 2^nd at 125 lbs, Ian Bush and Brian Finnerty placed 1^st and 4^th at 184 lbs, Cole Tolley placed 5^th at 197 lbs, and Leo Muzika placed 5^th at 285 lbs.

The men’s basketball team opened their season at home against Missouri State on Nov 6^th winning 67-59. Three WVU players scored in double figures with Quinn Slazinski scoring 18 points and Jesse Edwards and Seth Wison adding 13 and 11 points respectively. Edwards also had 13 rebounds for WVU. West Virginia will host Monmouth in their next match-up on Nov 10^th.

The women’s basketball team got things started off right to begin their season winning against Loyola Maryland 74-39 on Nov 7^th at home. Three players for West Virginia scored in double figures with J,J, Quinerly hitting 19 points, Jordan Harrison adding 18 and Lauren Fields 13. The Lady Mountaineers play Pitt in their next game on Nov 11^th in Pittsburgh, PA.

The men’s soccer team played Georgia State in the Sun Belt Championship Tournament on Nov 5^th winning 3-1 to advance to the next round on Nov 8^th. West Virginia now stands at 13-1-4 for the season. Yutaro Tsukada scored two goals and Luke McCormick added one goal for West Virginia. The guys will face South Carolina in the next round on Nov 8^th.

The women’s volleyball played in a double-header against #4 Texas at home on Nov 2-3. The women lost both games in three straight sets dropping their record to 9-17. Up next for the Lady Mountaineers is a double-header against Texas Tech in Lubbock, TX on Nov 9-10.

VIRGINIA TECH UNIVERSITY

The Virginia Tech Hokies faced the #15 Louisville Cardinals in Louisville, KY on Nov 4^th losing 34-3 dropping their record to 3-2 in the Atlantic Coast Conference, 4-5 overall. Kyron Jones went 12-of-21 passing for 69 yards and Bhayshul Tuten rushed for 57 yards to lead the Hokies. Up next for Virginia Tech is a game against Boston College in Chestnut Hill, MA on Nov 11^th.

The men’s wrestling team participated in the Southeast Open in Roanoke, VA on Nov 4^th. In the Open division Sam Latona placed 3^rd at133 lbs, Caleb Henson placed 1^st at 149 lbs, and Sam Fisher placed 2^nd at 184 lbs. In the Fresh/Soph division Logan Frazier placed 1^st at 133 lb, Hunter Mason placed 1^st at 141 lbs, Luke Robie placed 1^st at 149 lbs, and Rafael Hipolito placed 1^st at 157 lbs.

The men’s basketball team played Coppin State to open their season at home winning 100-55 on Nov 6^th. Five Hokies scored in double figures with Sean Pedulla scoring 15, Lynn Kidd 14, Hunter Cattoor 13, Tyler Nickel 12, and Brandon Rechsteiner 12. Kidd also added 11 rebounds for Virginia Tech. Up next for the guys is a game against South Carolina in Charlotte, NC on Nov 10^th.

The women’s basketball team won 94-55 against High Point on their opening night game of the season at home on Nov 6^th. Elizabeth Kitley scored 27 points and brought down 11 rebounds to lead the Hokies. Matilda Ekh added 15 points, Georgia Amoore chipped in 14 points, and Cayla King scored 14 for Virginia Tech. The Lady Hokies face #3 Iowa in the next game in Charlotte, NC on Nov 9^th.

The men’s and women’s cross-country teams hosted the Hokie Open on Nov 3^rd in Blacksburg, VA. The men placed second in the three-team competition. Alec Fleming and Garrett Winter finished third and fourth out of 36 runners to lead the Hokies. For the women they beat James Madison with Tech runners (Sarah Leach, Star Price, Chase Kappeler, Kenza Elakari, Sophie Brzezinski, Sideny Walters) taking second thru seventh places.

The women’s volleyball team played in a pair of games over the weekend losing in three sets to North Carolina in Chapel Hill, NC on Nov 3^rd and losing in three sets to Duke in Durham, NC on Nov 5^th. The Lady Hokies fell to 12-13 for the season. Up next for the women is a game against NC State at home on Nov 12^th.

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY

The Liberty Flames football team faced Louisiana Tech at home on Nov 4^th winning 56-30 to remain undefeated at 7-0 in the Conference USA, 9-0 overall. Quinton Colley rushed for 179 yards on 23 carries and two touchdowns while Kaidon Salter went 16-of-25 passing for 297 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Flames. Up next for the Flames is a game against Old Dominion at home on Nov 11^th.

The men’s soccer team played Eastern Illinois in an OVC Conference tournament match-up on Nov 5^th losing 0-0 as EIU advanced based on a 3-1 penalty kick advantage. The Flames fell to 9-6-3 for the season.

The #6 women’s field hockey team played Villanova in the Big East Conference Tournament on Nov 3^rd winning 3-2 advancing to play Old Dominion on Nov 5^th where they lost 3-1 dropping their record to 17-2. Against Villanova Milagros Arteta scored two goals and Jodie Conolly added one for the Flames. Against Old Dominion Bethany Dykema scored for Liberty. The Flames will face Syracuse on Nov 10^th in the NCAA Field Hockey Championship tournament first round.

The women’s soccer team played two games in the CUSA Women’s Soccer Championship tournament beating Louisiana Tech on Nov 3^rd 4-0 and New Mexico State on Nov 5^th 2-1 moving their record to 16-2-1. Against Louisiana Tech Rachel DeRuby scored two goals with Saydie Holland, Chloe Marr adding one apiece for the Flames. Against Louisiana Tech DeRuby and Holland scored for Liberty.

The women’s volleyball team played in a double-header against Louisiana Tech at home on Nov 2-3 winning both games in three straight sets moving their record to 15-11. Up next for the Lady Flames is a double-header against UTEP in El Paso, TX on Nov 10-11.

The men’s basketball team beat Mid-Atlantic Christian on Nov 6^th 103-43 at home to start their season. Brody Peeples scored 20 points to lead the Fames and Zach Cleveland added 13, Gabriel McKay 10, Shiloh Robinson 10, and Zander Yates 10. The guy’s next face Charlotte in Charlotte, NC on Nov 10^th.

The Lady Flames basketball team began their season with a 68-46 win over Frostburg State at home on Nov 6^th. The Flames had three players score in double figures with Emma Hess leading the way with 21 points. Bella Smuda chipped in with 10 and Brooke Moore added 13. Liberty next faces Stephen F. Austin in Nacogdoches, TX on Nov 10^th.

INFORMATION FOR THIS REPORT CAME FROM: MARK PIFER OF THE RECORDER, MAX-PREPS, AND INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL WEBSITES.

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