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JV Basketball vs. Holy Cross

May 27, 2011

The JV Tigers won their third game of the year against the Gaels of Holy Cross. The Tigers set the tone defensively in the first quarter, taking a 16-6 lead by the break. Keeping the pressure on, the Tigers never looked back, playing their best defensive game of the year. Grant Chandler led the Tigers with 15 points and 5 steals. Jarrod Patterson put up 14 points, 11 rebounds and Paul Elliott gave 5 points and 10 assists. Carey Hyatt came off the bench and solidified the defense in his second game of the year.

JV Basketball vs. Virginia Episcopal School

May 27, 2011

The JV Tigers suffered their first loss of the season against the Virginia Episcopal School. The Tigers started strong, leading by two at the end of the first quarter. But, the visiting team came out on fire in the second quarter, taking the lead and stretching it to eight by half-time. The Tigers missed an opportunity to close the gap in the third quarter, as both teams struggled to score. VES closed the game with six free-throws to seal the victory. The Tigers were led by Grant Chandler with 17 points and Jarrod Patterson with 13 rebounds.

JV Basketball vs. Timberlake Christian School

May 27, 2011

The JV Tigers snuck out of Timberlake Christian Academy with a win last night. After scoring the first basket of the game, the Tigers never relinquished the lead, stretching the score at half-time to 44-31. In the second half, the Timberlake Tornados stormed back to within five points, using hustle to change the tempo of the game. The Tigers took the best the Tornados had to offer, and held thier breath as a last second three point attempt bounced off the backboard and rim to seal the game. Leading the way again for the Tigers was Grant Chandler with 25 points. Also contributing was Jarrod Patterson with 14 and Paul Elliott with 8.

JV Basketball vs. Westover Christian Academy

May 27, 2011

The JV Tigers began the season with a victory over Westover Christian Academy. The Tigers were led by Grant Chandler with 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 steal. Hitting the boards and setting the tone defensively was Jarrod Patterson with 12 points and 18 rebounds. Also contributing were Paul Elliott with 11 points and Tim Emery with 8 points and 6 rebounds. While first game jitters were evident, the Tigers were able to prevail due to holding Westover to 22% shooting from the field. A good defensive effort set the standard for the season!

Varsity Swimming/Diving vs. Fishburne Military School/Heritage High School

May 27, 2011

HMA 70 - FMS 24; HMA 48 - HHS 46

JV Basketball vs. VIC Championship Game vs. Eastern Mennonite

May 27, 2011

A very evenly matched game was played Saturday at Lynchburg College. The much bigger flames seemed to own every contested rebound in a game in which neither team ever had a lead of more than 4 points. The flames had a chance to win in regulation but missed their last two shots. Hargrave scored the opening basket in OT on a drive by Josh Rudolph whom the flames seemed unable to keep out of the lane all afternoon, and scored the final basket of the game to finish with 20. We had the ball with a 2 point lead under their basket with 6 seconds left and they put every player up to try to steal the ball. We managed to get the ball in and scored a break away basket to seal the win. The JV team finished the year undefeated at 19-0. They won their second consecutive VIC crown. Nick Barr playing on a severly sprained ankle the whole second half finished with 12 points. Andrew Sigmon had 9, Keiland Harris 7, Brenden Courrier 4, Steven Williams 3, and Jarrod Patterson 1. Though not the most talented individuals I ever coached, they were the best TEAM. Go Tigers!

Varsity Swimming/Diving vs. North Cross School

May 27, 2011

Dispite some good swimming, Hargrave dropped it's first meet of the season to a very good North Cross squad. The Tigers managed only two wins in the meet. Hank Lee was first in the 50 free (23.15) and Matt Sullins took the 100 Butterfly (58.91). Mike Wheeler had two excellent swims, dropping eight seconds off of his previous best in the 200 IM (2:21.58), and setting a personal best in the 100 Breaststroke (1:09.51 - 8th HMA All Time). Hargrave will get another shot at North Cross on February 5th when the Tigers host the Virginia Independent Conference Championships.