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TABLE OF CONTENTS
JAMES RIVER RAPIDS
F OO T B A L L 6 GIRL S V OL L E Y B A L L 18 BOYS V OL L E Y B A L L 22 F IE L D HOCK E Y 28 CROSS COUN T RY 32 B A ND 35 GOL F 36 D A NCE 40 CHE E R 42
FIGHT SONG WE’REGONNA GO FOR IT JAMES RIVER RAIDERS GIVE IT ALL WE’VE GOT! THERE’S ONE THING WE KNOW FOR CERTAIN, MASCOTS COME OUT ON TOP! WE’REGONNA CHARGE AND WE’LL FIGHT ‘TIL THE END VICTORY’S OUR CRY SO ONWARD AND UPWARD WE STRIVE FOR WE’RE JAMES RIVER HIGH!
C OAC H I NG S TA F F 2021-20 JAMES RIVER BASKETBALL
HEAD COACH >>A MESSAGE FROM THE FOOTBALL
Welcome to the 2021 James River High School football season. During the Covid situation, we have worked hard to keep the players and coaches spirits up and look forward to getting on the field this Spring.
Our goal is to build and improve upon an athletic program that enriches our students through hard work, cooperation, and enthusiasm. We are constantly impressed by the dedication shown by our players and cannot wait to see what they are capable of not only during tonight’s game, but into the future as well. On behalf of the football program, I would also like to thank GameDay Media and the local business sponsors for their help in supporting our efforts in creating such a high-quality program. Please consider supporting our sponsors with your business and be sure to thank them for supporting North Kitsap Football. Lastly, to those who have supported us in the past and to those who are supporting us now, to our sponsors, our community, our administration, our families and friends, we say STAY HEALTHY – WEAR A MASK – WASH YOUR HANDS and THANK YOU!
James Riley Varsity Head Coach
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2 0 2 1 C O A C H I N G S TA F F
James Riley >> VARSITY HEAD COACH James Riley III, a Chesterfield native, graduated from James River High School in 2001. As a multi-sport athlete, he achieved great success in football and wrestling. As a football player, he earned all-district, all-regional and all-metro honors. Riley would continue his football career at Hampden-Sydney College, earning all-conference and all-region honors. As a wrestler, Riley was a 2-time district champion, 3 time regional placer, and 2 time state qualifier. In 2005, Riley returned to his alma mater, James River High School, to begin his coaching career. Riley has coached track, wrestling, and football. While having served many roles for various sports, as a football coach, defensive coordinator and assistant head coach have been his most recently held positions. Riley has two children Jossyln (10) and James IV- (5).
Donnie Etz >> ASSISTANT COACH Coach Etz, a Richmond native, attended and played football for Benedictine and Randolph-Macon College. Coach Etz has four children, three of which have already graduated James River High School. He has enjoyed coaching a variety of sports over the years and estimates that he has been involved with over 50 teams over the years. This includes two years with the James River Varsity Softball team and 12 years coaching football with the Robious Bucs youth football program. Professionally,Coach Etz is president of Ellis & Etz Insurance Associates. The family business has been serving the Richmond area for over 60 years now. His passion has always been the game of football and he is appreciative of the opportunity to work with the Rapids this year!
Tony Dunn >> ASSISTANT COACH Tony Dunn, a 2005 James River graduate, returns to the program to coach Running Backs. He continued his playing career at Shenandoah University for 4 seasons and then transitioned to the coaching staff. He served as an assistant Defensive line and Special Teams associate for 5 seasons.
Cole Ransom >> ASSISTANT COACH Coach Cole Ransom played football for James River from 2005-2009. He was a twotime varsity captain and played both offense and defense for the rapids. He graduated in 2009 and attended college at Virginia Commonwealth University where he majored in Criminal Justice. Coach Ransom is married and lives in the Richmond area with his wife. He currently coaches wide receivers for the rapids.
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2 0 2 1 C O A C H I N G S TA F F
Chavis Fochtman >> ASSISTANT COACH Coach Fochtman was raised in Roanoke, VA where he was a two sport athlete (Football/Track) at William Fleming High School. Fochtman currently teaches at Carver Middle School while coaching at the River. He attended Virginia Union University where he continued to have success in both football and track. He is in his fourth season with the Rapids where he has assisted with our football and track teams.
Tom Sciosica >> ASSISTANT COACH
Ian Harvey >> ASSISTANT COACH
Kyle Freedman >> ASSISTANT COACH
Antonio Middleton >> ASSISTANT COACH Graduated James River High School in 2001. As a four year starter at cornerback and wide receiver he, along with Coach Riley, led the Rapids to a district championship in 2000. He went on to become a four year starter at Hampden-Sydney College and graduated in 2005 with a degree in Mathematical Economics. After coaching on the Rapids staff from 2006-2008, he returns for his 4th year as the defensive backs coach.
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Jules Charles >> ASSISTANT COACH Coach Charles graduated from James River HS in 2007 where he played football under Coach D. After graduating, He did spent 2 years of college at Norfolk State University before transferring to VCU. After graduating from VCU, Coach Charles played semi-pro football for a 3 years.
Kyle Henderson >> ASSISTANT COACH
Mark Hadfield >> ASSISTANT COACH
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2021 VARSITY SCHEDULE
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2021 VARSITY SCHEDULE & ROSTER NAME
YR
NAME
YR
Aaron Turnage Abe Woldermariam Anthony Carvana Anthony Scrivener Ben Wallace Bobby Lee Braden Layne Brian Moran Charlie Cavallaro Chris Seward Christian Rodriguez Clayton Dobler Cody Pate Colby Scioscia Cole Simons Colson Weaver Daimond Westbrook Deon Logan Elijah Mayo Gavin Morris George Grant Grady Pereria Griffin Newsome Henry Brown Ian Beavers Jackson Rowe Jacob McLean Jacob Rothernbach Jaellen Rose
JR JR SR SR SR SO FR SR JR JR JR SO FR JR SO SR SR SR JR SR SO JR JR FR JR JR JR SO SR
Justin Logan Kaiden Freedman Kamari Boeler Kharim Thompson Liam Henry Mason Stephenson Myles Austin Nick Hobbs Owen Riley Owen Terry Qamaine Thomas Sam Deimer Sam Walsh Scott Binney Sean McCluskey Terrael Hayden Terrence Scott Thomas Bryne Thomas Perkins Tim Galolo Tony Brown Will Managbang William Dixon Wilmer Perez Wilson Gilliam Zayvion St. Hiliare Ze'Von Terrell
SR JR FR FR FR FR JR SR SO JR SR SR FR FR JR JR SR FR JR SR JR SO JR SR SR SR SO
DATE
OPPONENT
LOCATION
TIME
02/26/2021
Clover Hill
Clover Hill High School
7:00 PM
03/05/2021
Cosby
James River High School
7:30 PM
03/12/2021
Manchester
Manchester High School
7:00 PM
03/19/2021
L.C. Bird
James River High School
7:00 PM
03/26/2021
Midlothain
Midlothain High School
7:00 PM
04/01/2021
Monacan
James River High School
7:30 PM
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2021 VARSITY SENIORS
SR Anthony Carvana
SR Anthony Scrivener
SR Ben Wallace
SR Brian Moran
SR Colson Weaver
SR Daimond Westbrook SR Deon Logan
SR Gavin Morris
SR Jaellen Rose
SR Justin Logan
SR Qamaine Thomas
SR Nick Hobbs
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2021 VARSITY SENIORS
SR Sam Deimer
SR Terrence Scott
SR Wilson Gilliam
SR Zayvion St.-Hiliare
SR Tim Galolo
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2021 JUNIOR VARSITY TEAM
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NAME
YR HT
WT
POS
#
NAME
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Karim Thompson Henry Brwon Casey Miller Jordan Etz Jacob Rothenbach Ze'von Terrel Owen Riley Jeremiah Christian Scott Binney Jalen Barker Will Managbanag Trey Sulc Thomas Perkins Eric Rothenbach Zach Weston Cole Simons Copper Brown Anthony Johnson
9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 8 11 8 9 10 10 8
160 130 145 140 125 135 160 130 160 130 175 125 145 160 135 125 145 130
DB DB WR K QB/WR RB/DB ATH RB/DB RB/DB RB/DB QB/DE QB RB/DB WR RB/DB DB WR DB
20 21 22 24 25 26 32 33 44 55 66 71 72 73 75 84 87
Jacob Garnett Zach Eklund
6'2 5'6 5'9 5'11 5'8 5'8 6'0 5'6 6'0 5'6 6'2 5'7 5'9 5'1 5'7 5'8 5'9 5'6
YR HT
10 9 Arthur Kamga Kamga 11 Jahvon Barker 9 Josiah Tonkins 10 George Grant 10 Will Hammitt 9 Sam Walsh 9 Ryland Warner 10 Mason Stephenson 9 Cody Pate 9 Liam Henry 9 Khamari Boler 10 Bobby Lee 9 Thomas Byrne 9 Gus Smithson 10 Braden Layne 8
6'2 6’ 5’8 5'11 5’8 6'0 6'1 6'2 5'11 5'5 6’0 6’1 6'1 6’0 6’2 6'0 5’7
WT
POS
160 180 125 145 140 195 160 185 155 170 310 305 265 240 250 175 160
WR/DB TE/DE DB WR/DB DB RB/LB LB DE LB OL/DL OL/DL C/DT OL LT RG NG TE/LB LS/DE
DATE
OPPONENT
LOCATION
2/25
BYE
BYE
3/4
Cosby
Away
3/11
Manchester
Home
3/18
LC Bird
Away
3/25
Midlothian
Home
3/31
Monacan
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2021 FRESHMAN TEAM
C OAC H I NG S TA F F 2021-20 JAMES RIVER BASKETBALL
HEAD COACH >>A MESSAGE FROM THE GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
To hear and see crowds filling the bleachers at JRHS Volleyball Matches.... JRHS VOLLEYBALL RAPID ENTERTAINMENT!!! GO RAPIDS!
Clark Menger >> VARSITY HEAD COACH Coach Menger last coached in Chesterfield 2012-2016 at Clover Hill and prior to that Powhatan High School 2003-2011. Coach Menger was at James River High School from 1998-2002. He has over 25 years of Travel and National club experience. He is currently a member of the National coaching staff at Richmond Volleyball Club (RVC.net)
Madeline Wyatt >> JV HEAD COACH Madeline Wyatt is in her 2nd year of coaching the JV program. Madeline was a standout volleyball player at Maggie Walker high school.
Alexia Wolfe >> ASSISTANT COACH Alexia is an alumni of James River and the volleyball program. She helped JRHS win back to back district titles in 2014 and 2015. She played at Randolph Macon College and has been an All ODAC Player and tournament team member.
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2021 VARSITY SENIORS, ROSTER & SCHEDULE
4
6
Jenae Brooks
SR
Anya Strogonova
SR
33 Nicole Brice
17 Lauryn Sims
23 Lane Gavin
SR
SR
NAME
NAME
Liza Benton Helen Catherin Wilck Ireland Wolfe Emerson Gavin Hillary Mills Addison Smith Anna Badgley Eliana Pisons
Kylie Smith Nicole Brice Anya Strogonova Lauryn Sims Jenae Brooks Lane Gavin
SR
DATE
OPPONENT
LOCATION
TIME
03/02/2021
Bird
James River High School
7:00 PM
03/04/2021
@ Manchester
Manchester High School
7:00 PM
03/09/2021
Midlo
James River High School
7:00 PM
03/11/2021
Monacan
James River High School
7:00 PM
03/16/2021
@ Clover Hill
Clover Hill High School
7:00 PM
03/18/2021
Cosby
James River High School
7:00 PM
03/23/2021
@ GW
GW High School
7:00 PM
03/25/2021
Huguenot
James River High School
7:00 PM
03/30/2021
@ Powhatan
Powhatan High School
7:00 PM
04/01/2021
@ Bird
Bird High School
7:00 PM
04/06/2021
Manchester
James River High School
7:00 PM
04/08/2021
@ Midlothian
Midlothian High School
7:00 PM
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G I R L S V OL L E Y B A L L 2021 JUNIOR VARSITY TEAM
NAME
Katie Horvath Addison Flemming Megan Barfield Taylor Grumiaux Karsen Newsome Abigail Fleenor Maggie Dommisse Katherine Bale Hannah Herzog Emily Green Grace Pereira
DATE
OPPONENT
LOCATION
3/2
LC Bird
Home
3/4
Manchester
Away
3/9
Midlothian
Home
3/11
Monacan
Home
3/15
Monacan
Away
3/16
Clover Hill
Away
3/18
Cosby
Home
3/22
Cosby
Away
3/24
Manchester
Home
3/29
Midlothian
Away
3/30
Powhatan
Away
4/1
LC Bird
Away
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V OL L E Y B A L L 2021 FRESHMAN TEAM
C OAC H I NG S TA F F 2021-20 JAMES RIVER BASKETBALL
HEAD COACH >>A MESSAGE FROM THE BOYS VOLLEYBALL
The 2019 Rapids Volleyball team is looking to build on a successful tenure with 6th year coach Michael Blankenbecler. After losing in the state championship in 2014, the Rapids won back to back championships in 2015 & 2016. After a loss in the State Semifinals in 2017, the Rapids came back and won the State Championship in 2018 This Year’s 2019 team will be very different personnel wise from their state championship team but has a great group of returning players to keep the Rapid program at a high level. The dedication shown through open gyms and in tryouts proves this year’s team is hungry to carve their own space in Rapids Volleyball history. Coach Blankenbecler would like to give a special thanks to all the fans and parents of Rapids Volleyball. First, without the fans flooding into the gym we wouldn’t be able to have a great home court advantage. Second, without the parents support, our program would not be as strong as it is today. With parent team meals and the parent crowd at away games give the players the support they need to strive to be their best. I already know we will have a successful season this year because the preparation the players have put in as well as the fans and parents cheering in the stands.
Michael Blankenbecler >> VARSITY HEAD COACH Coach Blankenbecler graduated from Thomas Dale High School in 2008, where he was a four-year letterman for Volleyball. He was two-time team captain, two-time first team all-district, two-time first team all-region, two-time first team all-state, and the 2007 Central District, Central Region, and VHSL State Player of the Year. He attended Virginia Tech for three years and played on the Club Volleyball Team. After transferring to Radford, he was the Student Assistant Coach for the Women’s Volleyball Team. Coach Blankenbecler is entering his 7th season with the Rapids and has won 4 State Championships since taking over at James River in 2014 and has been named State Coach of the Year in 2015. 2016, and 2018. Coach Blankenbecler teaches Physical Education at James River. When he is not teaching or coaching, he enjoys spending time with his family. He and his best friend, Ashley, got married in October of 2015. They enjoy going on hikes with their dogs, Ellie &Gryff, or relaxing at home with their four cats: Penny, Oliver, Bella, and Jimmy.
Ian McClure
Edward Flemming
Jay Wu
VARSITY ASSISTANT COACH
JV HEAD COACH
ASSISTANT COACH
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B OYS V OL L E Y B A L L 2021 VARSITY SENIORS & SCHEDULE
SR Brian Penny
SR Cole Grubbs
SR Hayden Penzack
SR Mac Swineford
SR Nathan Moss
DATE
OPPONENT
LOCATION
TIME
03/02/2021
@ Bird
Bird High School
7:00 PM
03/04/2021
Manchester
James River High School
7:00 PM
03/09/2021
@ Midlo
Midlo High School
7:00 PM
03/11/2021
@ Monacan
Monacan High School
7:00 PM
03/16/2021
Clover Hill
James River High School
7:00 PM
03/18/2021
@ Cosby
Cosby High School
7:00 PM
03/23/2021
Cosby
James River High School
7:00 PM
04/01/2021
Bird
James River High School
7:00 PM
04/06/2021
@ Manchester
ManchesterHigh School
7:00 PM
04/08/2021
Midlothian
James River High School
7:00 PM
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NAME
YR
NAME
YR
Tyler Alexander Drew Barfield Jacob Ceballos Ryan Collier
SO JR JR JR
Michael Cummins Graham Fearrington Cole Grubbs Mason Lewis
SO SO SR JR
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YR
NAME
YR
Nathan Moss Dre Murphy Alex Orr Hayden Penczak
SR JR JR SR
Connor Pinney Mac Swineford
SR SR
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B OYS V OL L E Y B A L L 2021 JUNIOR VARSITY TEAM
NAME
YR
William Bicket
SO
Parker Landergan
SO
Parker Forrest
SO
Maurice Davis
FR
Wells Butler
FR
Conor Gibbons
SO
Sean Gould
SO
Turner Landrum
SO
Peter Falls
SO
Noah Landis
SO
DATE
OPPONENT
LOCATION
TIME
3/2
LC Bird
LC Bird
TBD
3/4
Machester
James River
TBD
3/9
Midlothian
James River
TBD
3/11
Monacan
Monacan
TBD
3/16
Clover Hill
James River
TBD
3/18
Cosby
Cosby
TBD
3/22
Cosby
James River
TBD
3/24
Manchester
Manchester
TBD
3/25
Monacan
James River
TBD
3/29
Midlothian
James River
TBD
4/1
LC Bird
James River
TBD
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C OAC H I NG S TA F F 2021-20 JAMES RIVER BASKETBALL
HEAD COACH >>A MESSAGE FROM THE FIELD HOCKEY
FIRST, I WANT TO START BY THANKING THE JAMES RIVER COMMUNITY FOR ALL OF THEIR SUPPORT AS WE MOVE FORWARD FOR ANOTHER YEAR. I am super excited to begin my second season as head field hockey coach. We had A wonderful year last year, boasting 13 wins during the season and finishing 3rd in the region. This year we are striving to win regionals, and it is a very accomplishable goal for us. We are boasting 12 returning players. Not only as a team will we have experience, but we have more depth and a high potential for growth. This year we are not only looking to accomplish great things on the field, the goal is that we start to change the culture of our field hockey program. We want to change the mindset of contentedness, and strive to push ourselves out of our comfort zones. My hope is that in the process the girls not only understand that they are capable of more than they think and grow as individuals, but that they understand they will need to support each other and hold each other accountable throughout the season. The girls are already putting in hard work. I couldn't be happier with the group of girls that the this team has. They are truly wonderful student athletes, and I think it is going to be an exciting year for us. I hope we catch you at a game. All of the support from our fans will be a huge motivator and greatly appreciated.
Stephanie Tarafas >> HEAD COACH Coach Tarafas is in her 4th year with James River hockey program. Second year as varsity head coach. Previously assisted at former high school, Nansemond River High school before moving to the Richmond area. Graduated from James Madison University where she was a member of the Dukes Field Hockey team.
John Stone >> JUNIOR VARSITY HEAD COACH This is coach Stone's first year with James River. We are excited for him to join our Rapid family, and help build our field hockey program!
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FIELD HOCKEY
2021 VARSITY SENIORS, ROSTER & SCHEDULE
1
Sara Hudson
SR
6
Sarah Bedal
SR
17 Logan Bullock
SR
11
Libby Hellman
SR
24 Olivia Staas
SR
#
NAME
YR
#
NAME
YR
1 2 3 6 7 8 9
Sara Hudson Zoe Broderick Julianne Hott Sarah Bedal Stella Beale Lauren Phan Lilly Overby
SR JR JR SR JR JR JR
11 12 13 15 17 24 32
Libby Hellman Tinsley Porter Fallon Parrish Gillian Smith Logan Bullock Olivia Staas Grace Erwin
SR JR JR JR SR SR JR
DATE
OPPONENT
LOCATION
TIME
3/1 3/3 3/8 3/10 3/15 3/18 3/23 3/25 3/30 4/1
Cosby LC Bird Manchester Midlothian Monacan Clover Hill Cosby Powhatan LC Bird Manchester
Cosby LC Bird Manchester James River James River Clover Hill James River Powhatan James River James River
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F I E L D HO C K E Y 2021 JUNIOR VARSITY TEAM
#
NAME
YR
1
Shelby Sale
SO
3
Sophia Cordovana
FR
4
Marissa Mauskapf
FR
8
Elizabeth Saunders
FR
9
Shauna Grau
SO
10 Carter Dejarnette
FR
12 Amanda Finch
SO
15 Avery Brooks
SO
17 Ryan Druhot
8TH
18 Sarah Boger
FR
GK Brooke Long
FR
21 Samantha Hutchinson
SO
22 Katherine McCann
FR
C OAC H I NG S TA F F 2021-20 JAMES RIVER BASKETBALL
>>A MESSAGE FROM THE CROSS COUNTRY
HEAD COACHES THE 2019 BOYS’ XC TEAM WILL HAVE A CHALLENGING ACT TO FOLLOW AS 4 OF THE TOP 5 RUNNERS FROM LAST YEAR’S REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM HAVE GRADUATED. However, if the early season training and work ethic is any indication, Coach Raskind and Coach Calfee believe the boys will be up for the challenge. With senior captain Luke Lamberson coming into the season healthy this year (he missed most of last year with a stress fracture), his leadership will be instrumental in helping this young team (8 freshmen, 6 sophomores) try to defend their title. Incoming freshmen Zach Stevens and Bowman Novey (both top 5 finishers in the County Middle School meet last year) should make an immediate impact on the varsity team while it appears that 2 other freshmen, Wes Bowers and Noah Landis, will also be fighting for spots on the top 7.
GO RAPIDS! THE 2019 GIRLS’ XC TEAM HOPE TO BUILD ON LAST YEAR’S STRONG PERFORMANCE AT REGIONALS. Returning for the girls are Regional runner up Lindsey Hester, Megan Covington, Charlie Walmsley, Katherine Armstrong, and Virginia Kardian. These girls will certainly benefit from newcomer Kristen Purisma and freshman Lily Grace Hester, Serene Phillips, Olivia McCall, and Avery Knight. Coach Raskind and Coach Calfee believe these girls have what it takes to make it to States. Leadership will be strong with Captains Megan Covington and Lindsey Hester supported by senior Charlie Walmsley. Competition will be hot for the coveted top seven spots this year. Just like the Boys team, this team is young and ready to run.
GO RAPIDS!
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SR
Mathew "Don"-Weaver SR
Chris Donaldson
SR
Lindsey Hester SR
Owen Mahadeo SR
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2 0 2 1 C O A C H I N G S TA F F & S C H E D U L E
Jeff Raskind >> GIRLS VARSITY HEAD COACH Coach Raskind graduated Weymouth South High School (Massachusetts) in 1976 where he competed in cross-country, indoor, and outdoor track and lettered his final 2 years as a member of 2 State Championship teams. He was the recipient of a Special Merit Award his junior year after becoming the youngest official qualifier and finisher (age 16) in the 1975 Boston Marathon. During the summer of ’75, he was invited to train with members of the Greater Boston Track Club, including 4-time Boston Marathon winner Bill Rodgers and former marathon world-record holder and current elite athlete coach Alberto Salazar. He continued his running career at Southeastern Massachusetts University (now known as UMass Dartmouth) where he graduated in 1980 with a BS in Marketing. He began his coaching career at Robious Middle School in the fall of 2006 as a volunteer coach for cross-country and track. At the conclusion of the 2012 cross-country season, he was offered a position to join the coaching staff at James River High School, where he has coached every season of XC, indoor track, and outdoor track since that time. Coach Raskind has been married for 34 years to his wife Margaret. He has one daughter (Meghann) who graduated JRHS in 2013. She graduated from JMU in 2017 and is currently enrolled in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Emory and Henry College where she’s expected to graduate in 2021. Jeff retired in November of 2017 after 18 years with the Richmond Times Dispatch and now devotes all of his time to his 2 passions, family and coaching.
Christopher Calfee >> BOYS VARSITY HEAD COACH Coach Calfee did not start off as a runner. However, while attending Lincoln Memorial University, he ended up on the cross country team as one of his three collegiate sports. Before graduating in 1989, he was an All-American twice with PRs of 23:20 for 8K and 29:43 for 10K. He was also an All-American in tennis while at LMU. After college, he has continued to compete in running; he has run over 110 marathons and over 60 ultramarathons. His coaching resume includes seven plus years of high school cross country coaching, four years of coaching at the collegiate level, fifteen years of middle school coaching in both cross country and track, and Head Coach for the Advanced 10k training group. He has been a Brooks ID (Inspire Daily) coach and athlete for the past 14 years. He is also an English teacher at James River High School as well as the school’s Boys Varsity Tennis Coach. Coach Calfee is in his 27th year of teaching and his 34th year of either competing or coaching in running. In addition to his school coaching, Coach Calfee is an active member of the Richmond Road Runners Club and a part-time running specialist for Lucky Road. Coach Calfee has been working in Chesterfield County for the past 21 years. He lives in Moseley, VA with his wife, Lisa, and daughters, Sarah (CHHS ‘17) and Hannah (Cosby HS ‘18). Both girls are now attending VCU.
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DATE
OPPONENT
LOCATION
TIME
3/3 3/10 3/17 3/24
Midlothian Manchester Cosby Clover Hill
Midlothian Manchester James River James River
TBD TBD TBD TBD
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C R O S S C O UN T RY 2021 TEAM ROSTERS
BOYS CROSS COUNTRY NAME
YR
Oliver Buckner Wes DeJarnette Will Diefenthaler Andrew Donaldson Chris Donaldson Jake Eklund Ben Hopkins Owen Mahadeo Matt Morgan Bowman Novey Quinn Parrish Jaden Phillips Ty Redmond Allen Shepard Nathan Simms Zach Stevens Mathew "Don" Weaver
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GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY NAME
YR
Katherine Armstrong
JR
Ava Dominguez-Moss
FR
Lily Grace Hester
SO
Lindsey Hester
SR
Avery Knight
SO
Prithika Kundur
FR
Shreya Muralidharan
JR
Sirene Phillips
SO
Hannah Stewart
JR
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Justin Turpin >> BAND DIRECTOR Justin Turpin is in his fourteenth year of teaching high school band, the last six of which has been at James River High School where he teaches band and orchestra. Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennslyvania, he received his Bachelor of Music Education from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, his Masters in Music from Messiah College and his administration degree from Lamar University. Besides teaching the James River Regiment, he also teaches the James River High School Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, Indoor Drumline and is the adviser for Tri-M Music Honor Society and Co-Sponsor of the National Honor Society. Mr. Turpin is an active musician in Richmond where he performs with the Commonwealth Winds. The Regiment is thrilled to present their 2019 show entitled ‘One Small Step’ which is celebrating the Apollo 11 mission to the moon. Selections include Foo Fighters hit ‘Learn to Fly’, Frank Sinatra’s song ‘Fly Me To The Moon’ and ‘Defying Gravity’ from the hit musical Wicked. INSTRUCTOR NAME
POSITION
INSTRUCTOR NAME
POSITION
Tim Lopez Mrs. Erica Eaton Chris Cantwell Chris Golden Olivia Taylor Mr. Ryan Esch
Assistant Director Colorguard Instructor Percussion Instructor Visual & Brass Instructor Woodwind Instructor Woodwind Instructor
SPECIALISTS
POSITION
Jonathan DiLego Jacob Gittleman Sophie Maragos Swathi Shekharan Christian Lee
Captain Captain Captain Captain Spirit Leader
Korina Singh Evelyn Ivey William Ryder Noah Evans Camille Ryder Taylor McCabe Emmanuel Ogungbade Olivia Taylor Kristen Ardoin Peter Bartee Jefferson Castello Kelly Cobbs
Spirit Leader Supply Officer Supply Officer Drum Major Drum Major President Vice President Woodwind Instructor Captain Captain Captain Captain
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HEAD COACH >>A MESSAGE FROM THE GOLF
IN MY THIRD YEAR AS THE JAMES RIVER GOLF COACH I AM LOOKING TO LEAD A GROUP OF PLAYERS THIS SEASON COMING OFF TWO CONSECUTIVE TRIPS TO THE STRAYS TOURNAMENT! We look to build on the great season they had last year and will continue to evolve the way we practice and play by implementing unique practices with competition daily. I believe my players will be ready to execute come time for matches, as they compete every single day in practice!
GO RAPIDS! Corey Ambers >> VARSITY HEAD COACH Coach Ambers is a local product. He grew up in the Richmond area and attended Monacan High School where he was a 3 sport captain. He went on to attend Radford University where he graduated with a Sport Administration degree. Prior to graduation he began to work with Gavin Parker who is a local PGA professional. Over the last 4 years we have worked hand in hand to create skilled junior golfers and ladies every day. Coach Ambers runs the Golf Academy at Salisbury Country Club and looks to grow the game of golf for all ages!
Reed Haske SR
Thomas Pearson SR
NAME
YR
Reed Haske
SR
Thomas Pearson
SR
Duncan Andres
JR
Jimmy Butler
JR
Brady Durand
JR
West Hartman
JR
Nick Owen
JR
Zack Wilson
JR
Will Boswell
SO
Bowman Novey
SO
Patrick Goldman
FR
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2021 VARSITY TEAM PHOTO
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>C>OAC A M EHS IS NG A G E SF RTA O MF F THE DANCE
HEAD COACH 2021-20 JAMES RIVER BASKETBALL
I hope you all are as excited for another great season as I am. This is my 12th year of coaching the Rapid Motion Dance Team and every year is just as phenomenal as ever. The ladies and I have been preparing for the upcoming season since tryouts in May. We had a 3 week intensive camp and choreography sessions throughout the summer. The ladies are always excited to perform and entertain the fans. They especially love representing JRHS and being a part of the RAPID NATION! Outside of supporting our athletic teams, the ladies stay busy attending local competitions and events. Our goal every season is to bond as a team and grow from learning from each other to do our very best. But our biggest goal this season is Dance Nationals in Florida! "STRONGER TOGETHER"
Julie Garrett >> VARSITY HEAD COACH Julie Garrett has studied all styles of dance for 32 years. At the age of 17 she was selected to travel the United States and Canada with Hoctor's Dance Caravan. Her hometown is Louisa County where she was a cheerleader as well. Julie has a BFA degree in Dance from George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. While in college, she performed with the GMU Dance Company and Masonettes Dance Team. She performed on MTV Spring Break in 1996. She received a Presidential Citation from the Governor's School for the Visual and Performing Arts in the summer of 2004. She currently teaches around the Richmond area and has her own hip-hop company, "FLAVA Dance". She also enjoys Coaching and Choreographing for the Robious Middle School Dance Team, "RAIDERETTES". Julie is proud to be coaching and choreographing for her 13th year with the JRHS "RAPID MOTION" Dance Team which continues to grow and accomplish numerous goals!
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2 0 2 1 T E A M P H O T O , C O A C H I N G S TA F F & R O S T E R
NAME
YR
NAME
C - Meghan Breslin C - Taylor Long C - Riley Sears Jessica Liang Maddie Martin Adrienne Ryan
SR SR SR
Kaitlyn Williams Addie McFall Emma Kohstall Breleigh Brewer Sloane Price Josie Crump
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2021 TEAM PHOTOS, SENIORS & ROSTERS
NAME
YR
NAME
YR
Alexis Sutherlin Angie Bates C - Colleen Curran Isabella Wert Kate Liuzza Kendall Lewis
JR JR SR JR JR JR
Kendall Nichols CC - Kennedy Polgar Kylee Richards CC - MiKayla Taylor Noelle Schleider
SO SR SO SR SO
Colleen Curran SR
Kennedy Polgar SR
MiKayla Taylor SR
Program Mission Statement: The purpose of the James River Spirit Teams is to promote school spirit and good sportsmanship through support of all athletic teams and to compete athletically with other cheerleading teams.
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2021 TEAM PHOTOS, SENIORS & ROSTERS
NAME
YR
Addie Davis Adiliza Torres C - Carlin Roach Diamond Brown Isadora Braga Kelby Freedman Layne Hartman Lillian Honse C - Lindsey Johnston Nadia Stewart Rachel Dickerson Simi Griffin
FR FR SO FR SO FR FR FR SO FR FR FR
COACHES
JUNIOR VARSITY CHEER TEAM
Anna Gahagan Katelyn Warner Leslie Wert
PC JVHC AC