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Fauquier Times | www.fauquer.com | October 31, 2018
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Gabby Finan makes Cougar golf history By Jeff Malmgren Times Staff Writer
Gabby Finan became the first Kettle Run golfer in history to play in the VHSL Girls Open state meet. The freshman tied for 48th with a score of 188 in the two-day tournament at Springfield Golf Club on Oct. 23. “Making states exceeded any expectations I had for myself,” Finan said. “I know I could’ve done much better, so I can’t wait for next season.” She shot a 95 Monday and a 93 Tuesday to finish 44-over par. Her rounds included one birdie on the par-5 10th hole Monday, and she finished the meet with par on 12 holes. Earlier this season, Finan helped Kettle Run win the Class 4 Northwestern District championship as a member of the six-player startCOURTESY PHOTO ing lineup. “Being a starter as a freshman and Kettle Run freshman Gabby Finan showed she’s a golfer on the rise. beating my brother have been two main goals
Eagles, Falcons have plenty of Bird Bowl motivation By Peter Brewington Times Staff Writer
Friday’s traditional Fauquier Times-sponsored Bird Bowl has sneaky relevance. Yes, county rivals Liberty and Fauquier have combined for a gloomy 4-14 record. And are not playoff bound. But there’s plenty of historical significance. At 4-5, Liberty is seeking to avoid only its third losing season in 20 years. Only the 1999 and 2016 Eagles teams
finished under .500. For 0-9 Fauquier, the picture is bleaker as the Falcons are trying to avoid matching the worst season in school history. The Falcons went 0-10 in 1980. The Falcons’ next three worst seasons are 0-9-1 in 1967 and 1-9 each in 1979 and 1983. Given that the Eagles have won 15 straight Bird Bowls dating back to 2002, a loss to Fauquier would be an eye-opener. The Falcons last beat the
Eagles in 2007 in the season opener. “I told the kids that they still have a lot to play for because it is a big rivalry game,” Liberty coach Sean Finnerty said. “Fauquier always comes and gives us a lot because it is such a big rivalry.” Fauquier is coming off a 49-6 loss to Sherando, while Liberty is looking to rebound from last week’s crucial 36-12 loss to Millbrook that crippled the Eagles’ playoff chances.
of mine since third grade,” she said. “I’m still working on that second part.” Austin Finan was Kettle Run’s No. 1 golfer in 2015 as a senior. “I’ve watched her since sixth grade, so knew she would be good, but I didn’t know she would mature as a golfer this quick,” Cougars coach Dale Edwards said. Finan qualified for the girls state meet this season via a Zone Qualifier on Oct. 18 at Bowling Green Country Club. She tied for third with a round of 74, only five strokes behind champion Sydney Hackett of Rock Ridge. A Kettle Run teammate, Payton Fiel, tied for 13th at the Zone Qualifier with a round of 94 with Harper Crater shooting 107 to tie for 22nd and Lauren Leonard shooting a 109 to tie for 24th. For Liberty, Julia Gleason finished 18th with a 99 and Emily Markley shot 103 to tie for 20th.
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Week 10 standouts: The Colonels’ Jackson Turner had 97 yards and two touchdowns on 32 carries while Malachi Imoh had 139 yards on 23 carries. Notes: A James Wood victory would give the Colonels their most wins since 2010 (matching five wins in 2015 and 2014). A Kettle Run victory would give the Cougars their second consecutive nine-win season.
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Week 10 standouts: Darrion Allen had 94 yards and two touchdowns on six carries in his debut as an Eagles running back. Hershel Rinker scored the Falcons’ lone touchdown on a 7-yard run.
Record: 8-1. Next game: Friday vs. James Wood (4-5), 7 p.m. Region 4C rank: No. 4 with the Colonels at No. 11, as of Oct. 29. Series history: Teams have met only once, with the Cougars winning 47-26 last season. Last week: James Wood beat Handley 21-14 in overtime with Kettle Run on a bye.
Friday: Fauquier at Liberty, 7 p.m. Records: Eagles, 4-5. Falcons, 0-9. Region 4C rank: Liberty at No. 7 and Fauquier at No. 14, as of Oct. 29.
Warrenton Southern Interchange Route 15/17/29 Fauquier County Citizen Information Meeting Tuesday, November 13, 2018, 5 – 7 p.m. Inclement weather date November 27, 2018 Lord Fairfax Community College The Barn 6480 College Street Warrenton, VA 20187 A brief presentation will be delivered at 5:30 p.m.
Learn more about the upcoming project to replace the signalized intersection of Route 15/17/29 Business, Route 15/17/29 Bypass, and Route 880 (Lord Fairfax Drive) with a grade separated interchange utilizing two roundabouts connecting all points of travel. VDOT and project contractor staff will share information on anticipated traffic impacts and will be available to answer questions. Review project information at the meeting or at VDOT’s Warrenton Residency at 457 E. Shirley Avenue, Warrenton, VA 20186. Please call 540-347-6441 ahead of your visit to ensure appropriate personnel are available to answer your questions. VDOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact VDOT’s Project Manager Greg Cooley at 434-422-9373 or TDD/TTY 711. State Project: 0029-030-121, P101, R201, C501, B616 UPC: 77384
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