Boys Basketball: Boys Basketball Off to Strong Start with 2-1 Record
The boy’s basketball team has started their season, with a strong 2-1 record, notching wins against Freedom (69-55) and Hylton (48-41), while only falling short against Alexandria City (57-42). The team’s shooting has been impressive, with standout shooter Jackson Wallace leading the charge, hitting 43% of his three-pointers against Freedom.
STATS:
FREEDOM
Points- Jackson Wallace (37) Mason Bracey (11) Zion Bacchus (10)
Rebounds- Gabriel Poku (6) Dylan Buadu (5) Mason Bracey (5)
Assists- Jackson Wallace (4) Mason Bracey (4) Zion Bacchus (2)
Blocks- Zion Bacchus (3) Kole Montgomery (1) Gabriel Poku (1)
ALEXANDRIA CITY
Points- Amario Van Norman (12) Mason Bracey (8) Zion Bacchus (6)
Rebounds- Jackson Wallace(10) Zion Bacchus (6) Mason Bracey (5)
Assists- Jackson Wallace (5) Mason Bracey (2) Zion Bacchus (2)
Blocks- Zion Bacchus (2) Gabriel Poku (1)
Our Take:
The team has started the season off strong. Jackson Wallace has been a key player, as a scorer and a play maker. However, we can’t ignore the fact that he’s been well supported by a strong, skilled team. As the season progresses, the team’s success will likely depend on maintaining this balanced effort across all players.
Girl’s Basketball: Promising beginnings
The Stafford High School girl’s basketball team broke even in their first few games this year with a 1-1 record. The team had a turbulent start with a loss to Alexandria City (51-38). Later in the week, the Indians bounced back with a win against Eastern View (56-42). The victory was led by Kalaia Handy and Olivia Ferguson as top scorers, as well as Sanaa Jenkins with 13 rebounds.
STATS:
EASTERN VIEW
Points- Kalaia Handy (21) Olivia Ferguson (16) Annalise McConnell (8)
Rebounds- Sanaa Jenkins (13) Olivia Ferguson (11)
Our Take:
The team has set itself up for a promising season, looking to improve last year’s 2-15 record. A win in the next game would match their season total from last year, giving them momentum to build on as they look toward the rest of the season.
Wrestling: Roaring Wrestlers
Stafford High School Wrestling opened up the season with their first meet at Orange County HS against Orange County, Sherando and Patrick Henry. The Indians came out on top in all three matches. Orange 47-21, Sherando was 56-15, and Patrick Henry 42-38. With Senior captain Luke Schneider upsetting state place winner Dominic Turner. The Girls team competed in the Queen of The Ring tournament and showed well. Abigail DeBerry won the 138 weight class as well as Julia Gatto the 107 weight class.
STATS
Undefeated wrestlers- Jesse Gatto, William Etu, Luke Schneider, Sikindar Haidari
Our Take:
This is an excellent start of the season for both teams. The boys with dominant victories in all three matches is a sign of good things to come. As well as the girls with very strong finishes. We will see if the team can continue to exhibit this strength.
Swimming: Successful Swimming
Boys and girls swimming launched their seasons against the Colonial Forge Eagles for their first meet. The boys came out on top with a 177-107, the girls as well had a dominant 175-108. The team won the majority of the relays as well.
STATS
50 yard Freestyle Winners
Boys- Luke Martin (22.39 sec.) Girls- London Jones(26.63 sec.)
Boys- Alex Khun (58.34 sec) Girls- Savannah Duffy (1:01.06 sec.)
100 yard Breaststroke
Boys- Jared Kessler (1.09.57 sec.) Girls- Arielle Grabowski (1.12.72 sec.)
100 yard Backstroke
Boys- Arron Young (1.03.12 sec) Girls- Lilly Eichburg (1.03.10 sec.)
Our Take:
The team is stacked with strong swimmers this year. In most of the events Stafford did not just win first, but also second place. This demonstrates the depth of talent the team has. This will be vital for the team’s goal of going undefeated two years in a row.
