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EDA could step in to help local restaurant Organization mulls plan to assist with upgrade of Broad Street building By Roslyn Ryan Editor

When Piedmont Smokehouse founder Chris McPherson decided to move his food truckbased catering operation into a brick-and-mortar location on Broad Street in Maidens, he envisioned a place where he and his wife and business partner Jennifer could finally have the space they needed to keep up with the booming demand for their barbecue. One thing he didn’t envision was spending over a year renting a space that he has still not been cleared to use, or having to decide whether to invest in required upgrades to the building that could end up costing him tens of thousands of dollars. Part of the problem stems from the fact that McPherson had initially intended to use the building only for catering. The decision to add a small, mostly take-out food service operation to their business model meant new regulations and new standards to be met in terms of the 100year-old building’s water and septic systems. “I know there is a certain amount of ignorance and naiveté on my part,” he said, and added that he probably would not have signed see Restaurant > 4

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Middle school students earn survival skill stripes The Goochland Middle School STEM Camp Apprentices were certified in first aid this summer through Virginia Commonwealth University’s Center for Trauma and Critical Care Education. Students spent the week engaged in learning survival skills, which included map reading, orienteering, water catchment systems, GPS navigation, and food preparation for extended outdoor activities with Chef Stephanie Charns from Goochland Culinary Arts at Goochland Tech.

County schools earn full accreditation once again Goochland division has hit benchmark every year for the past decade Roslyn Ryan Editor

If the numbers are any indication, Goochland students have plenty to be proud of as they continue into the 2016-2017 school year. According to the annual “State of the Division In Numbers,” a report presented by assistant superintendent for instruction Stephen Geyer during the monthly Goochland

County School Board meeting on Sept. 13, Goochland students continue to be among the top performers in the region and, in some cases, the state (see sidebar, page 4). Goochland County Public Schools (GCPS) is also one of only 10 school districts in see Schools > 4

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The Goochland Animal Shelter, located at 1900 Hidden Rock Lane in Goochland, has the following pets available to a good home: Male mix breed puppy, about 6 months old; male puppy, about 8 weeks old; spayed female kitten, about 20 weeks old.The Goochland Animal Shelter is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday. The shelter hours Thursday through Saturday are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The facility has many lost dog and cat fliers posted. For more information on these pets, as well as the many more still in need of homes at the Goochland Animal Shelter, call (804) 556-5302. You also can visit the shelter on Facebook at “Goochland County Animal Control.”

INCIDENTS AND REPORTS The following is a selection of recent calls to the Goochland County Sheriff’s Office.

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5200 BLOCK OF SAINT PAULS CHURCH RD DOMESTIC VERBAL

5200 BLOCK OF SAINT PAULS CHURCH RD, ARGUMENT

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4800 BLOCK OF BRADSHAW RD LARCENY

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n today’s world, we take for granted an Air Traffic Control System that monitors all aspects of the thousands of flights that are in the air above us at any given time. What most of us do not realize is that, prior to World War II, there was little in place to handle this. Radar was a new technology and its use was almost non-existent. Pilots were on their own to get from one place to another and no one was there to monitor where the planes were or where they were going. An air attack along the coasts from the sea, similar to Pearl Harbor, would have never been detected. The Army Air Corps, recognizing the need for an air defense system, established the Ground Observer Corps in the months leading up to the start of the war. They used airmen to man a limited number of observation posts in critical areas. Pearl Harbor changed all of that. It became necessary to greatly expand the air defense system but, at the same time, all able bodied airmen were needed in jobs more important than sitting in an observation post. The Aircraft Warning Service (AWS) was created using an all civilian volunteer force to man over 14,000 observation posts along the eastern and western seaboards. A few of those observation posts were right here in Goochland County.

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One such volunteer was Dorothy Rebecca Henley. The Henley family farm, located next to Luck Stone in Manakin was one of the observation posts. Dorothy Henley, a lifelong Goochland resident, was born in 1903 and died in 2002 at the age of 99. She was 38 when she became a volunteer in the AWS. Volunteers had to go through extensive training to be able to identify any and all aircraft, both domestic and foreign. Along with Dorothy Henley’s AWS identification items, the donated items also include the training booklet, a set of aircraft identification flash cards, and a special dial device that could quickly identify any aircraft. Margaret Walker was Dorothy Henley’s niece. She still lives in Manakin and, like her aunt, was also a volunteer in the AWS as a teen. She remembers going to her

grandparent’s farm to man her scheduled post duties. The bluff behind the house overlooked the James River valley and provided a perfect spot to watch a large area of the sky. While it would seem that, in 1941, one would not see many planes in the skies over Goochland, Mrs. Walker says that was not the case. The Army Air Corps base was located at Byrd Field and training flights would fly up the river and use the islands located in the James in Goochland as targets for simulated bombing runs and attack missions. Upon spotting a plane, the observer would have to log information noting the time, identifying the type of plane, the direction it was seen, and the direction it was traveling. This was then called in by code to a special phone number in Richmond and then in turn was sent to a logistics center down in

Hampton Roads, all manned by civilian volunteers. The information, usually coming from multiple observations, was triangulated and kept updated on a large map in the center. This process kept the observers on their toes and provided a built-in testing of each observer’s accuracy and effectiveness. Awards were given for those who received the highest ratings. With the advent of radar installations along the coasts and the turn of the war to being more offensive instead of defensive, the volunteer system was deemed unnecessary and deactivated in May 1944. Relic Recall is contributed by Phil Harris of the Goochland County Historical Society. For more information on the Historical Society, call (804) 556-3966.

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continued from >1 Virginia to be fully accredited for 10 straight years. The report highlights data from the GCPS instructional program across the dimensions of student growth, student engagement, and student achievement. While the distinctions are based in traditional achievement measures, school leaders have chosen to focus on what is best for students. “Our mission to maximize the potential of every learner is at the heart of everything we do,” said Goochland County School superintendent Jeremy Raley. “Accountability is important, but Goochland is far beyond a singular focus on minimum proficiency tests — and that’s really what the state’s SOL assessments are. We are proud of the tradition of excellence in Goochland and we embrace the challenges of continuous improvement”. Geyer cited this district-wide focus on student growth as a key to the division’s success. “We have definitely prioritized individual student growth over tra-

ditional achievement measures,” he noted. “Every child’s learning is important, and there needs to be an urgency there. Our focus on individual growth ensures that urgency-and strong outcomes on traditional measures like SOL tests simply become a byproduct of doing what’s best for students. Our teachers have embraced this philosophy, and it’s their talents and commitment to our children that make our division’s success possible”. Despite the school division’s exceptionally strong overall results, team members remain committed to continuing to elevate expectations, as well as to targeting areas of relative weakness. “While we certainly have a lot to celebrate, we face the same challenges that most school divisions across the state and nation face when it comes to achievement gaps for our students with disabilities and our African American students,” Raley said. “We have made some great progress in these areas, but we have more work to do. We are committed to closing these gaps, while continuing to raise the bar for every student.”

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County students earn high marks in history, reading All 5 Goochland schools remain fully accredited by way of performance on the 2016 Virginia SOL tests. GCPS is one of only 10 districts in Virginia to be fully accredited for 10 straight years. Over 90 percent of Goochland students in grades K-2 met or exceeded the PALS literacy benchmark, a 6 percent improvement over the Virginia state average. Goochland students outperformed the Virginia state average in SOL pass percentage in all content areas (English, Math, Social Studies, and Science) Goochland students in grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 11 taking the SOL Reading test earned a pass rate that placed GCPS 11th among Virginia districts and 1st among nine nearby regional school districts including metro Richmond. In the same regional comparison, Goochland pass rates were the best in Social Studies and 2nd in Math. Students in Goochland earned the 6th highest History SOL pass rate in the Commonwealth. Goochland County has demonstrated SOL test results that place our student achievement levels within the top 4 of the highest funded districts in the State of Virginia; Goochland County Public Schools is the 42nd highest funded district in the State of Virginia according to the Virginia Department of Education, with a per pupil expenditure that is $145 less than the state per pupil average. Goochland High School students earned scores of 3, 4, or 5 on AP tests at a 17 percent higher rate on average compared to 2015 in 10 of 13 AP tests administered.

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Restaurant continued from >1 the lease if he knew what a struggle it would be to get the building approved for use. McPherson said Monday that he fully understands the reasons for the requirements, and the need to ensure that water and septic are up to code. He also insists the county officials he has worked with have been both helpful and encouraging. But after facing so many hurdles, he admits, he’s grown frustrated with the process. There is a chance, however, that McPherson’s luck could be about to change. During a Sept. 21, meeting of the county’s Economic Development

Authority, member Lisa Dearden raised the possibility of offering a loan to help cover the cost of the upgrades needed for McPherson to open his doors. Dearden, a small business owner with experience in the food service industry herself, said she could empathize with McPherson’s plight. Basically, she said, “it’s a small business that has been working really, really hard to open, and it’s been over a year now that they’ve been paying rent. And they keep hitting these stumbling blocks.” Dearden suggested that the group could consider the funding as an investment in the property itself, noting that upgrading the septic would

mean that other restaurant operations could locate there in the future. Though the other members appeared receptive to Dearden’s proposal, concerns were almost immediately raised about who would ultimately benefit from the investment. Pointing out that the building will not be able to accommodate an operation larger than 14 seats, County Economic Development Director Matt Ryan questioned whether McPherson would be able to grow the operation in the future. He also expressed doubts that the location would prove highly attractive to future restaurateurs. “I think I can see where it makes sense for this business,”

he said, “but not as a long-term investment.” EDA member Lucy Wysong was somewhat more frank in her assessment, questioning whether McPherson’s business plan was detailed enough to ensure that his operation would have a chance to succeed. “That’s why I would like to talk to them first,” Wysong said. “Maybe their answers will be very valid — maybe it really has been just a string of bad luck. But it seems like a lot of the problems they are having are things that should have been anticipated in their business plan.” The group ultimately agreed to invite McPherson to their next meeting so that they can further discuss the proposal.

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Fiscal prudence something to be thankful for By Roslyn Ryan Editor

s dates go, Sept. 29 doesn’t really stand out on the calendar. Sure, history aficionados might recognize it as the day Italy declared war on the Ottoman Empire (1911), or the start date of a military coup in Haiti (1991). It also happens to be the birthday of Gene Autry (1907) and the day Dmitri Shostakovich’s Fourteenth Symphony had its official premiere (1969). All notable events, to be sure, but the date doesn’t exactly live in infamy. Of course, for those who closely follow the financial markets, Sept. 29

might just ring a bell (no pun intended). Because it was on this date, in 2008, that the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 777.68 points, the largest single-day point loss in its history. The event served to underscore growing fears as the nation slid into an economic calamity the likes of which had not been seen since the Great Depression. Those of us who were young adults at the time watched as people with solid, established careers lost everything. While we may not have understood the role of subprime mortgages in the disaster, or what a credit default swap was, we were still witnesses to the unraveling of so many people’s American

Dream. Later, we would come to learn more about the financial collapse, and how it was ultimately fueled not only by greed and risky, cavalier financial dealings, but also by an unwillingness to consider the potentially catastrophic impact. We all know, of course, that the devastating effects of financial mismanagement can be found in many places outside of the banking world. There are plenty of cities and towns across the country that have served as cautionary tales over the years, localities that did not put the best interests of their citizens first. Fortunately, here in Goochland,

we have a board of supervisors that has demonstrated fiscal responsibility again and again. They have maintained a focus on transparency, and have repeatedly espoused the theory that sound financial planning and making prudent choices builds a foundation for success. Thankfully, as the county’s credit rating and balanced budgets attest, the people now trusted with keeping Goochland’s finances on an even keel have done exactly that. On a day linked so closely with those who played fast and loose with the funds entrusted to them, let us be thankful our current leaders have taken the opposite approach.

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Replacing the paddle By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist

Hardly a week passes at this household without someone losing their phone. I’m not talking about physically misplacing the device, although that also has happened a fair amount of time. No, I’m talking about phone privileges, and the loss of them as disciplinary device. Many times, the infractions have no relationship with the phone, but the most severe punishments almost always involve what children today consider the death penalty. Few words carry such gravitas as “Let me have your phone,” and kids squirm more trying to avoid its capture than the bodily contortions we performed evading the swinging switch. And taking away the phone has a much different meaning than it did in past generations. Having been banned from phone use as a teenager for the simplest of offenses, I can assure you today’s phone use is not your grandmother’s version. In the past, monitoring phone use was a much more precise process, and parents thought nothing of picking up an extension and listening to a questionable conversation. Parents did not hesitate to limit usage on the home’s landline, and utilizing your phone privileges at prohibited times usually resulted in a loss of phone usage. Today, taking away the phone represents the most effective method of discipline for many parents, and the most severe form of punishment to the youths who depend on them as an important cog in their social circles. Once homework is completed around here, several conversations begin in different locations, all of them involving school friends in a see Paddle > 7

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Property Transfers 1 acre; Kyle M. Alexander to Kyle E. Martin, $12,000. 1.5 acres; Frederick D. Wilcox to Michael T. Blanks, $197,900. 17 acres; Darvin E. Satterwhite, special commissioner to Joy P. Massie, $55,000. 17.45 acres; Synda R. Street, trustee to Lukrum Holdings

LLC, $600,000. 2.411 acres; Ray W. Stinson to 553 LLC, $173,000. Lot 21, Hadensville Estates; Federal National Mortgage Association to Laura Spicer, $146,900. Lot 24, Block E, Section 4D, Lower Tuckahoe; Zachary S. McNelis to Madison P. Wootton, $685,000.

Lot 3, Block B, Section G, Manakin Farms ; Richard L. Harris III to Richard James Schulenberg, $295,000. Lot 4, Whitehall Creek; Milton E. Moyer to Forbes & Blake Inc., $60,000. Lot 6, Block A, Section 1, Breeze Hill; Breeze Hill Inc. to Gary Simmons, $125,000.

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inside my body,” she said. “Why?” I nonchalantly answered. “Because I don’t have a life without my phone,” she whined back. I tried to explain there is much more to life than giddy conference calls, but nothing I could say even came close to rectifying her dismay. “How will I stay in touch with the world?” she said as she walked away. I’m not sure on the connection question, but, two hours later, she was positioned on the living room floor with colored pencils and pens scattered. It

seems the loss of the connectivity had inspired her to draw some pretty amazing pictures. “Look what you found by losing your phone — your creativity,” I quickly said. “I have to find something to do since I don’t have a phone and none of my friends know where I am or how I am doing.” There’s a lesson to be learned here, but I’m not brave enough to elaborate on the consequences. Tomorrow, everyone is back to full service when it comes to personal devices … and life returns to the new normal.

continued from >6 group setting. That’s right. Most of the calls are of the conference variety and matters that once were discussed in the school hallways are not discussed in group phone calls. Honestly, I try not to listen, but my parental responsibility forces me to monitor the discussions and sometimes interject warnings regarding language or inappropriate content. What I hear is mostly reminiscent of conversations all of us had as youths, and middle school dilemmas seem to have changed little in decades. But, the phone has assumed a much larger role in today’s youthful society that it ever represented in the past, and the removal of usage is a serious offense -- at least in the minds of the recipients. So, whenever it becomes necessary to revoke those vital phone privileges, life changes around here and the unusual silence and long faces that accompany that phenomenon are not easy to ignore. For example, today we have one phone and one iPod on restricted use or lockdown, as the kids like to call it. The offender’s mood is noticeably more subdued, and the agony of a child without a personal device is written all over her face … but it doesn’t stop there. “Dad, I feel like I’m dead

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The Goochland Department of Social Services will be hosting a Health & Wellness Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Senior Citizens and those with disabilities. This event will take place at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, located at 1851 Dickinson Road in Goochland. This event will feature blood pressure checks, vendor tables and door prizes.

Nutrition expert Sally K. Norton, MPH, will present a seminar entitled “How to Build a Better Body and Brain” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 1800 Sandy Hook Road, $16. The fee for this seminar is $16 and those who would like to attend should register by Sept. 22 at https://apm. ActiveCommunities.com/ Goochland/Home.

Voices of Harmony of Warrenton, Virginia will be in concert at 3 p.m. at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, located at 3845 Shannon Hill Rd, Columbia. All are invited to come out and be blessed by their ministry. Call (434) 589-8697 for more information. The Masters Art Series will be held from 10-11a.m. at the

Goochland Branch Library for ages 5-10. The master featured that week will be Russian Abstract Expressionist painter, Wassily Kandinsky. Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 River Road West for more information.

in Rockville. The event will feature vendors and crafters, kids games, a bounce house, a small yard sale, a silent auction, raffles, live music, a food and bake sale, and even alpacas. For more information, contact Alisa Pearce at (804) 437-8435 or by emailing lisliThe Gabriel Pearce spearce81@gmail.com. Memorial Scholarship Fall Festival will be held from 10 Sunday, Oct. 2 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Berea Baptist The Antioch Baptist Church, 15475 Ashland Road Church Scholarship Ministry will present Rev. Dr. Carolyn Clark in concert at 3 p.m. at 4712 River Road West in Goochland. All are invited to enjoy an afternoon of songs and fellowship. All proceeds will benefit Antioch Baptist Church’s Scholarship Program.For more information, email ABChurch01@ gmail.com

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The Goochland County Board of Supervisors and School Board have scheduled joint Town Hall Meetings in October as follows: Districts 4 & 5, Wednesday, October 12, 7:00 p.m. Hermitage, 1248 Hermitage Road

Monday, Oct. 3 The Public is invited to attend the Goochland Chapter of Virginia Oath Keepers, now serving Henrico, Hanover, Louisa, as well as Goochland and Powhatan. This October’s meeting will be at 7 p.m. at the Goochland Public Library, located at 3075 River Road West. All are encouraged to attend. For detailed information, contact Doug Shackelford at (804) 556-2409.

Tuesday, Oct. 4 An NRA Home Firearms Safety Course, a basic pistol course, will be held at the Goochland Sports Complex 6-9 p.m. and costs $65. This course will satisfy the Virginia Concealed Carry Weapons Permit. Pre-registration is required. Call Goochland County Parks, Recreation & Facilities at (804) 556-5854 for more information.

The Gum Spring UMC Pumpkin Patch will be open from 1-5 p.m. Weekday hours will be 11 a.m. -7 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. -6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5 Saturdays. This sale supA free Self-Defense ports the Youth Group’s 2017 Awareness class is for ages 13 Mission Trip. and up will offer a lecture, see Calendar > 15

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THELMA A. MILLS Ms. Thelma A. Mills, 58, of Richmond, went home to be with the Lord on Wed., Sept. 21. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Carrie

brother, Bruce Salmon; and a special friend, Debbie Athey; along with seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Family received friends at Norman Funeral Home on Tuesday, Sept. 20. Services were held on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at Smyrna Baptist Church. Interment church cemetery.

RAYMOND W. SALMON Raymond W. Salmon, 60, of Goochland, passed away on Sept. 18. He is survived by his daughters Dawn Roberts, Geneva Gordon (Ricky), Mellisa Proffitt (Charlie); son, Mark Newman; sister, Linda Criss;

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AUDREY S. SHELTON Mrs. Audrey S. Cook Shelton, 75, of Gum Spring, departed this life at her home on Tuesday, Sept. 20. She was preceded in death by her parents, Geneva and Charlie Cook. She Shelton is survived by her husband, Linwood Shelton; son, Lyndell Shelton (Annette); daughter, Wanda Shelton; stepchildren, Gregory and Phyllis Bentley; foster children,

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BETTY JANE JARRELL Betty Jane Jarrell, 80, of Goochland, passed away Monday, Sept. 19. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Linford Dean Jarrell. She was retired from Travelers Ins. (Medicare). She is survived by her children, Gary (Annette), Tamra (Michael), Ricky (Sharon), Melissa (David) and Bruce (Brenda); 15 grandchildren, some with spouses and 14 great-grandchildren. She is loved by so many that called her Nannie. Visitation was held on Thursday, Sept. 22, at Oakland Baptist Church in Gum Spring, where a service was held on Friday, Sept. 23. Burial followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS). We love you “Nannie.” Visit www. lacyfh.com for online guest book.

Mills; and her son, Tyree Mills. She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Curtis Johnson II; her daughter, Tearra Mills; four grandchildren, Keyona Gregory and Aaliyah, Donahvan and Curtis Johnson III; four sisters, Shirley ( Jo h n ) Morris, Mills Judy (Lewis) Clarke, Carolyn Dantzler and Elise Mills; three brothers, Richard (Jeanette), Steve (Andrea) and Winfred (Cheryl) Mills; a devoted niece, LaVonne Clarke-Russell; and a host of other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Her remains rested at the Robert Mealy Funeral Home in Goochland. Funeral services were held on Monday, Sept. 26, at Fauquier Baptist Church in Goochland, Dr. Melvin A. Woodson Sr., pastor. Interment church cemetery.

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Goochland Bulldog fullback Jasper Carter (27) carries a host of Leemen tacklers on his way to a first down during the Sept. 16 game. The rushing attack has been a strong suit for the Bulldogs in 2016.

Goochland rolls over Randolph-Henry 48-6 By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Writer

A two-hour road trip to Charlotte Courthouse had seemingly no effect as Goochland’s undefeated Bulldogs arrived to take on the RandolphHenry Statesmen last week. And the Bulldogs wasted no time establishing their dominance against the undermanned Statesmen, taking

their opening possession and marching it down the field for a touchdown. But, an inability to consistently gain yardage in key situations still bothered coach Joe Fowler, and provided reason for concern. “We came out flat on offense and did foolish things,” the coach said. “Fortunately we were better than they were and were able to pull it out in the

second half.” Admittedly, the opponent didn’t push the visiting Bulldogs and according to Fowler, that might be part of the problem. “We have a tendency to play up or down to our competition. Sooner or later, that is going to bite us. We need to play consistently well from the beginning of the game.” Cordell Mattox scored the team’s

first two touchdowns on a pair of four-yard runs, and Marcus Burton made his return to the lineup a successful one with a two yard scoring run to make the score 21-0 at halftime. But, it was Goochland’s defense that did not allow the Statesmen in to Bulldog territory until late in the first half and limited them to three first downs in the first half of

action. “Defense is carrying us right now. Offense sells tickets, but defense wins championships and right now we have a championship defense. But there are still a lot of things we can do better,” Fowler said. The Statesmen did manage a score shortly after the half, but the Bulldogs

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Goochland’s Jackson Raines was one of two qualifiers from the team for the Region 2A match..

Benedictine senior Taurus Carroll (5) hauls in a catch past a Liberty Christian defender in the 36-7 win.

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ers could have shaved some strokes. We left some shots out there.” It wasn’t a total regional wash for the Bulldogs, however. Two golfers qualified for the tournament as individuals. Junior Peyton Butts, who shot a 79 at the conference tournament, and freshman Jackson Raines, who shot a 97, both qualified for the Bulldogs. Junior Meghan Wright shot a 99 and Justin Falconer shot a 104 to round out the low four for Goochland in the conference tournament. The Region 2A East

tournament will be next week at Heritage Oaks in Harrisonburg. Nash said that it will be just like a normal week of practice for Butts and Raines to prepare for the region tournament. “We’ll be practicing at a couple different courses this week,” he said. “We’ll work on some things I saw (from the conference meet).” While the Bulldogs fell short of advancing as a team, Nash said he was happy with how the team performed. Goochland returns all but one player, Riley Powers, to the roster next season.

(Greg) Lilly has helped me a lot,” Anderson added. “If I don’t know, I’ll ask him. A lot of times, he tells me to do what I can do. You’ll get there.” The Cadets ran the ball for most of the first half and built a 13-7 lead with a minute remaining in the half on a 10-yard TD run by Caleb Grimes and 30- and 35-yard field goals by Will Pittman. Liberty Christian (2-3) tried to run out the clock, but was forced to punt. Benedictine got the ball with 14 seconds left at the Bulldogs’ 40-yard line. Anderson threw a swing

pass to Sylvester Mayers, who scampered the rest of the way for a backbreaking touchdown. “Isaiah makes a good throw; Sylvester makes a great run for us. I was really happy for Sylvester,” Lilly said. “It seems like other kids have gotten big plays. He’s been kind of waiting for his. That was probably the play of the game.” Anderson completed 11 of 18 passes for 189 yards and two touchdowns. Ellis Brooks scored on a 2yard run in the third quarter, and the Cadets’ last two points came on a safety after a bad long snap on a punt.

room for improvement. Tanner Bradshaw runs that margin to 40-6 in the fourth 48-6. The win puts Goochland “We are obviously pleased to made the score 33-6, and Cole quarter. continued from >11 Nuckols caught a Bradshaw The Bulldogs added anoth- in the driver’s seat moving be 5-0 at this point, but we still quickly answered with two pass upping the Bulldog’s er score making the final score forward, but Fowler still sees have a lot of areas of concern,”

he said. “We are still not moving the ball consistently and there are a lot of little things that we need to do better. “

It was a day full of golf for the Goochland Bulldogs on Sept. 26 in the Quad Rivers Conference 34 tournament. Unfortunately for Goochland, the team fell just short of qualifying for the Region 2A East tournament as a team. Goochland fell 10 strokes short of the second place finish needed to qualify for the region tournament. “I feel like we could have gone to regionals,” coach AJ Nash said. “If we had just been a little better we could have gone. All four play-

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Isaiah Anderson is new to the Benedictine lineup as the starting quarterback, but all this week he was schooled by his teammates about the Cadets’ rivalry with Liberty Christian. The Cadets (3-0) picked up a much sought-after victory, 36-7. “This is a big one for us ... a new quarterback. I was happy,” said the 6-foot-7, 225-pound Anderson, who still is learning the offense. “It’s not easy at all. Coach

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