Virginia High School Basketball underway: previews, rankings, and highlighs from Chantilly, Loudoun County and Broad Run below
LocalReplay.com has already covered some Varsity Girls and Boys Basketball.
Sean Broadus was at Lee for the Lancers battle with the Chantilly Chargers. Chantilly defeated Lee 81-70 and LocalReplay.com has video highlights!
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Kevin Curry was at Broad Run to cover the Spartan girls double overtime victory versus the Handley Judges. Broad Run won 59-55 to earn their first victory of the season as they defend their District crown.
Mr. Curry was also at Loudoun County to cover both of the Raiders victories last weekend. Loudoun defeated Skyline on Friday night, 62-45 followed by a Saturday thumping of Manassas Park, 79-54.
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Broad Run Box Score below, courtesy of the Washington Post!
BROAD RUN 59, HANDLEY 55 (2 OT)
Game played: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 7:30 PM
H (2-1) — Brewer 6 9-11 21, Schiavonni 5 1-2 13, Clarke 2 5-6 9, Ramsey 4 0-0 8, Drumheller 1 0-1 2, Hudson 1 0-0 2.
Totals 19 15-20 55.
BR (2-3) — Campbell 6 4-6 17, Johnson 4 1-2 10, Roehling 5 0-1 10, Andricosky 1 3-6 5, King 1 3-8 5, Rinehart 1 3-4 5, Hunter 2 0-0 4, Gantt 1 1-2 3.
Totals 21 15-29 59.
Halftime: Broad Run, 25-23.
Regulation: 42-42.
OT 1: 52-52.
Three-point goals: H 2 (Schiavonni 2); BR 2 (Campbell, Johnson).
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The Washington Post TOP 20!!!
1. Montrose Christian (21-3)
Trio of talented juniors has Mustangs at the top of the list once again.
2. Gonzaga (20-9)
Not big on star power, but plenty of talent as Eagles seek first WCAC title since 2003.
3. O’Connell (16-14)
Georgetown recruit Jason Clark, a guard, might be the area’s best player.
4. DeMatha (28-6)
Baltimore transplants Naji Hibbert and Josh Selby lead the way as Stags seek third consecutive WCAC crown.
5. Largo (24-1)
F Maurice Sutton, a 6-11 senior, hopes to lead Lions to third consecutive trip to state semifinals.
6. National Christian (24-4)
Three seniors and F Dante Taylor, a junior, make Eagles a formidable team.
7. Coolidge (3-19)
Junior G Derrick Washington leads a crop of transfers from DCIAA runner-up M.M. Washington.
8. T.C. Williams (25-3)
F Anthony Wimbush, at 6 feet 7, is the key for the Titans.
9. Wise (13-9)
G Darryl Traynham teams with four potential Division I recruits as Pumas should challenge.
10. Bishop McNamara (18-11)
G Marc Hill, 5-8, and 6-9 Talib Zanna give Mustangs an inside-outside presence.
11. Westfield (18-8)
G-F Maurice Hubbard could make Bulldogs a threat for the region crown.
12. Springbrook (19-4)
G C.J. Garner (21.3 ppg) is one of the area’s top returning scorers.
13. Laurel (15-8)
Spartans should feature a balanced lineup, led by G Reggie Young (10.3 ppg last year).
14. Good Counsel (12-17)
F Jordan Clarke, a Vermont recruit, has Falcons primed to make a run in the WCAC.
15. Eleanor Roosevelt (18-7)
G Lasan Kromah could have breakout season for two-time defending Maryland 4A South Region champs.
16. Potomac, Va. (16-5)
Roger Lassiter (11.5 ppg), a 6-5 forward, is the Panthers’ top returning scorer.
17. Theodore Roosevelt (13-13)
The Rough Riders’ four returning starters get a boost from Dunbar transfer Marquis Tyler.
18. Gwynn Park (13-10)
Gs Sean Thomas, Harold Washington key the Yellow Jackets
19. W.T. Woodson (18-7)
Sophomore G Max Lenox is part of a nucleus that returns mostly intact.
20. C.H. Flowers (20-4)
G James Stewart and F Jervon Wright are expected to lead the Jaguars.
Girls Basketball 2007
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Girls Rankings Below! Also, courtesy of the Washington Post!
1. Notre Dame Academy (29-1)
One of the top teams in the country boasts four Division I signees, including Mia Nickson (Boston College) and Azania Stewart (Florida).
2. Bishop McNamara (24-9)
The Mustangs, with George Washington-bound Tiana Myers, had no seniors last season.
3. Eleanor Roosevelt (24-3)
Three-time defending 4A champion has back All-Met Brooke Wilson.
4. Edison (30-2)
The Eagles have lost the past two AAA finals by one point.
5. H.D. Woodson (23-4)
The Warriors have back all but one player from their second-straight DCIAA title team.
6. Arundel (21-5 )
Six Wildcats, including C Simone Egwu, are at least 5-11
7. Holy Cross (25-5)
Four of top five scorers are gone from the WCAC and City Title champ, but G Shontice Simmons is back.
8. Riverdale Baptist (25-6)
The Crusaders had only two seniors on last season’s team that lost to Notre Dame by three.
9. Good Counsel (24-9)
Virginia Tech-bound F Shanel Harrison leads the way for a team that graduated one senior.
10. Paint Branch (21-4)
Juniors Tarik Hislop and Khalilah Quigley are back for the 3A semifinalist.
11. T.C. Williams (19-9)
All-Met G Tierra Ruffin-Pratt leads the group for ex-Mystics coach Jim Lewis.
12. Stonewall Jackson (22 -6)
Virginia AAA quarterfinalist has back six of its top eight players, including Gwen Washington (East Tennessee).
13. St. John’s (21-12)
New coach Jonathan Scribner must replace top three scorers from WCAC runner-up.
14. Atholton (25-3)
The Raiders, now in 3A, lost one player from their 2A state title team.
15. Gywnn Park (16-7)
The Yellow Jackets get boost from return of Syracuse-bound Lynnae Lampkins.
16. Forest Park (21-6 )
Virginia AAA tournament team for the past five years has three players committed to GMU.
17. Blake (18-6)
Maryland 4A finalist has back three starters and a deep back court.
18. Lee (18-4)
The Lancers return close to 60 points per game.
19. C.H. Flowers (18-4)
The Jaguars can cause problems with standout guards and strong inside play.
20. Brooke Point (20-7)
All-Met Chay Shegog (UNC) leads the push for a fourth straight Commonwealth title.
