The Goochland Gazette – 09/02/2021 by Goochland Gazette

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Volume 66 Number 34 • September 2, 2021

Test scores, graduation rates remain high despite disruptions

Community encouraged to help fight area hunger

BULLDOGS BACK IN ACTION

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Even with the challenges of the 202021 school year, Goochland County Public School students continued their history of high achievement on state and national assessments. Additionally, Goochland High School seniors graduated at a rate that far exceeds the state average in previous years. “Our focus last school year was getting students back into classrooms and taking care of our students, families, and staff,” said Jeremy Raley, Division Superintendent. “Our primary focus was not on standardized tests, but the great work of our staff – and of our families who supported virtual instruction – ensured that our students continued to grow academically, despite the disruptions of 2020-21.” Over 97 percent of Goochland High School seniors graduated in 2021 – a significantly higher percentage than the state averages in 2019 and 2020 of 92 percent. The Virginia Department of Education will release 2021 graduation data in September. On Standards of Learning (SOL) exams, GCPS students exceeded the state average in all four of the core tested areas of reading, math, history, and science. see Test scores > 2

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Goochland’s Eyan Pace (3) attempts to break a tackle in Friday’s home season opener versus visiting King William. For more on the game, which the GHS Bulldogs won 13-6, see page 9.

After a long hot summer, local Goochland food pantry shelves are bare again. September is Hunger Action Month. As Goochland gears up for the new school year and the return of cooler temperatures, we need you to take action to fight hunger in your community. Hunger Action Month is an opportunity to join a nationwide movement that has a real and lasting impact. Goochland food pantries need your help to feed nearly 3,000 residents who struggle with hunger every day. Whether by advocating to raise awareness, making donations, or volunteering, you can make a difference during Hunger Action Month and every month to help Goochland neighbors in need. Together, we can solve hunger in our community. Everyone at any age can easily participate. Choose an activity from the “Take Action” list below. Urge your friends, family, neighborhood, class, church group, civic group, or even your employees and customers to become involved. Drop off food donations at your local food pantry or at collection boxes (non-perishable items only, like cans of tuna and chicken, canned beans, and canned vegetables and fruit) at key locations throughout the county including Essex Bank, EZ Ship (next to Food Lion on Fairground see Hunger > 2

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Join the Rotary Club of Goochland on Friday, Sept. 2, as the club welcomes Manny Alvarez, Goochland County Interim County Administrator. Alvarez will be presenting information about the bond referendum that will be on the November ballot. The meeting starts at 7:30

a.m. at the Richmond Country Club. On Friday, Sept. 10, the club welcomes Joe Lacy. Lacy will discuss the history of a family business during the growth of Goochland County. On Friday, Sept. 17, the club welcomes Dr. Peter Buckley, MD, Dean and Executive Vice

President of VCU’s School of Medicine. Dr. Buckley will discuss the development and future of VCU’s Medical Center. On Friday, Sept. 24, the club welcomes Ted Chandler, Co-Chair, Board for RVA757 Connects. Chandler will discuss the I-64 Innovation Corridor: Richmond to the Oceanfront.

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Volunteer at a local Goochland food pantry and be part of the hunger-relief solution. Share a post on social media to help spread the word and garner support. Donate non-perishable food, garden produce, or a monetary contribution to a local Goochland food pantry. Fundraise by creating a campaign, invite friends and family, and together, we can help end hunger in America.

GoochlandCares is a private, 501(c)(3), non-profit organization that provides basic human services and health care to our Goochland neighbors in need. GoochlandCares envisions an equitable community in which all persons have their basic needs met, empowering them to lead lives of self-dignity and well-being. Visit www. GoochlandCares.org or contact Adair Frayser at afrayser@ goochlandcares.org or 804556-0301.

significant factor our success.” County students also took the nationally normed MAP assessment (Measures of Academic Progress) three times last year: fall, winter, and spring. MAP is a nationally normed assessment that measures individual student growth in reading and math, and has been used by the school division for the past nine years. Goochland students in grades 2-8 exceeded the national average in reading and math; students in grades 9-11 exceeded the national average in read-

ing; and in grades 9-12 GCPS students exceeded the national average in Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry. Students in kindergarten and first grade do not take MAP assessments. “Overall, we are extremely proud of our results,” Geyer said. “Our students are making tremendous progress in our schools, and their outcomes are the direct result of the hard work of our talented, caring teachers.” GCPS schools reopened for in-person instruction, fivedays-a-week on August 23.

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Test scores continued from >1 “We made a purposeful decision several years ago to prioritize the individual growth of each of our students,” said Stephen Geyer, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction. “Traditional achievement measures like state testing are still important but not as important as taking each child as far as we can with their learning every single year. This approach provides a more complete picture of student learning and is a

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School If your child is entering 7th grade they must have the Meningitis, HPV, and Tdap vaccines in order to enroll. Talk to your doctor and vaccinate them now! Tyus McCowin made sure he had everything he needed for a successful first day of school.

Siblings Emmie and Gavin Bonovitch smiled for a few snapshots before their first day of school.

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Upcoming meetings will focus on bond referendum, balanced school schedule Contributed report A series of community meetings conducted by Goochland County and Goochland County Public Schools will be held in September and October to inform citizens of the upcoming bond referendum that will appear on the November ballot. Voters will have an opportunity on the Nov. 2, 2021, general election ballot to cast their votes for two bond referendum questions that would authorize Goochland County to issue up to $96 million in general obligation bonds to pay for county and school division projects. These projects will have a lasting and positive impact on our community. Below are dates and locations of meetings scheduled throughout the community to give everyone an opportunity to attend, including virtual meeting opportunities. All meetings start at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 9 Virtual Bond Referendum/ Schools’ Balanced Calendar G o o g l e Meet: meet.google.com/knz-fmgn-ehd Sept. 13 Bond Referendum/Schools’ Balanced Calendar Goochland Middle/ High School, Sept. 16 Bond Referendum Meeting

Hope Church, 12445 Patterson Avenue Sept. 21 Bond Referendum Meeting Salem Baptist Church,465 Broad Street Road Sept. 23 Bond Referendum Meeting Central High Cultural & Educational Complex, 2748 Dogtown Road Sept. 27 Bond Referendum Meeting Fire-Rescue Station 6 – Hadensville, 4810 Three Chopt Road Sept. 30 Bond Referendum Meeting County Administration Building, 1800 Sandy Hook Road Oct. 6 Virtual Bond Referendum Meeting Zoom: shorturl.at/dAEJ4; Meeting ID: 837 2910 5337, Passcode: 404275 or Dial (301) 715-8592 Oct. 11 Bond Referendum/Schools’ Balanced Calendar/New GES Design, Byrd Elementary, 2704 Hadensville Fife Road Oct. 18 Bond Referendum/Schools’ Balanced Calendar/New GES Design, Goochland Elementary, 3150 River Road West Oct. 26 Bond Referendum/Schools’ Balanced Calendar/ New GES Design, Randolph Elementary, 1552 Sheppard Town Road

Oct. 28 Virtual Bond Referendum/ Schools’ Balanced Calendar, Google Meet: meet.google.com/sxi-wksz-esf If you are unable to attend one of the meetings above, there will be other opportunities. Between now and November, Goochland County and Goochland County Public Schools leaders, staff, and community stakeholders will be out sharing about the 2021 Goochland Bond Referendum at community meetings, organizations, and events. Please visit www.goochlandva.us/ bonds, for more information on the 2021 Goochland Bond Referendum including a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and a dedicated calendar that lists these meetings and upcoming community meetings, events, and presentations. Individuals or community groups who would like more information on the bond referendum can email GVABonds2021@ goochlandva.us, call (804) 556-5828, or complete the online form “Request an Informational Meeting” to request a presentation at a community group meeting, if a presentation has not already been scheduled.

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Fundraiser set for Saturday will help to support suicide awareness, prevention efforts By Roslyn Ryan Editor

A carwash fundraiser set for this Saturday will honor the life of Matthew Cabral, a young Goochland resident who tragically took his own life in December of 2020. The event, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Goochland’s Essex Bank on Sept. 4, will raise funds for the Matthew Cabral Foundation, a nonprofit created by Matthew’s parents Lou and Juliane Cabral. According to the organization’s website, the Cabral’s

purpose in creating the Foundation was “to help other kids and their families understand and bring awareness to mental health, whether they show signs of mental illness or not.” The group funds “programs and other mental health resources, and helps create a stable, non-threatening environment that kids can be open to talking with each other and their families.” For more information on this weekend’s event, or to make a donation, visit www. matthew-smiles.org.

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OPINION: Editorial, Letters to the Editor

September 2, 2021

Housing issue in county deserves consideration By Roslyn Ryan Editor

When it comes to housing in Goochland, we have a problem. Or do we? As with so many things in life, I suppose it depends on whom you ask. If you happen to be among those who do not struggle to afford a home that meets your family’s needs, you may be of the opinion that everything is just fine. For you and your family, having a safe, well-built home in Goochland may seem like the most normal thing in the world, the end result of a goal achieved with hard work and good planning. For others, however, having a place to call home here is likely to remain a dream. According to a recent study conducted as part of the Housing GVA initiative, a significant number of Goochland residents are considered cost-burdened when it comes to housing, meaning that they spend at least 30 percent of their income on their mortgage

or rent each month. Those facing housing issues include seniors, minority residents and young professionals who don’t yet earn enough to afford to live in Goochland, were the median home prices are currently among the highest in the region. Sadly, the term “affordable housing” has become something of a lightning rod term in recent years. Few would come right out and say that they think lowerincome earners should live where they can afford to live and leave the nicer places like Goochland, with its bucolic charm, excellent school system and low crime rate, to those who have somehow earned the right to be here. And yet I have heard this same sentiment — albeit worded in a different way— again and again. Just two quick thoughts on that. Perhaps those who oppose or do not prioritize affordable housing have somehow developed a skewed image of just who the people who could use such options are, and what

they would bring to the community. Also, some hard working people currently priced out of living in Goochland might humbly suggest that the county is missing out on some pretty great people, those who work hard, mow their lawns, love their kids and just want to put down roots in a safe, peaceful thriving community. Over the next several weeks, the Gazette will be exploring several facets of the recent housing study, taking a closer look at the current situation in Goochland and how it impacts our residents. Whether your family has lived in Goochland for generations or you are among those still searching for a secure foothold here, I hope you’ll consider sharing your thoughts with us. There may be no perfect solution to the ongoing housing challenges in this community, but that shouldn’t prevent us from helping as many people as possible create their own road home.

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Letter to the Editor Recent story on mask controversy did not accurately represent the facts To the Editor: I picked up the Goochland Gazette today as I noticed the lead story titled, “Mask Hysteria?” As I was in attendance at the meeting, I did not witness hysteria. I saw impassioned speakers on both sides of the issue relaying their concerns. Maybe “a little perspective” is needed. The article misrepresented the events that took place at the school board meeting. The article focused mainly on one resident’s emotional story. She sadly experienced a death in her family. The data and facts were left out making it more of an opinion piece. What is the purpose of the Gazette? If it is the Goochland Gazette’s purpose to inform the local community of local events and information and this article focused mostly on one resident’s concern, you are doing a disservice to those at the school board meeting and Goochland community. You are not providing an accurate reflection of the events. For instance, Goochland Covid19 data from this summer that could have accurately informed parents. Why wasn’t that included? Go back the

last three months or even the last six months. The majority of Goochland has been out and about unmasked and living life but yet what are the numbers? I provided the numbers at the local school board meeting but current data from the CDC seems to not fit the narrative. Is the media picking and choosing what data it puts out for the public? Only publishing numbers when it›s high creating mass hysteria about the virus? Here is the data: The CDC’s job is to present the data and then recommend what they believe is best for the general public, 353 million Americans. According to the CDCGoochland has a population of 23,753. How many cases have we had this summer in Goochland? 101 cases .004% of the population How many hospitalizations this summer? 0 How many resulted in death this summer? 1 How many of the 101 cases are students ages 4-18? Why isn’t this reported? There is a plethora of science to show the ill effects of masking and its ineffectiveness in virus prevention. We have had death from suicide and the number of depression in our youth keeps ris-

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ing but where is the concern? Again, I ask, how many children in Goochland, Virginia, the United States have lost their lives to Covid-19? Then we should compare to the flu we experience every year. Yet the CDC is forcing counties across the country to mask their children ages 2-18. This past week the Department of Homeland Security called out anyone who defies “Covid measures” as a “potential terror threat.” There are Goochlanders calling out those for freedom of choice as “extremist.” Perhaps “a little perspective” should be taken by them as well. Standing up for our rights as American Citizens, who desire the freedom of Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of happiness, the right to choose the opportunity and risk that are a part of living in this world, if this is labeled a “terror threat” than it is NOT an exaggeration to compare it to the beginning stages of World War II. The following excerpt is from the book “They Thought They Were Free,” by Milton Mayer. The quote comes from one of the Germans interviewed, where he discusses why he thought that more ordinary Germans didn’t take a stand against the rise of the Nazi government. “One doesn’t see exactly where or how to move. Believe me, this is true. Each act, each occasion, is worse than the last, BUT only a little worse… You wait for one great, shocking occasion, thinking that others, when such a shock comes, will join you in RESISTING somehow… “But the one great, shocking occasion, when tens or hundreds of thousands will join with you, NEVER COMES. That’s the difficulty. If the last whole regime had come immediately after the see Letters > page 14

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From left: Goochland’s Gabe Liptak (10) reacts after scoring on a catch-and-run; Jahran Tucker blocks a King William player as his teammate Omarion Quarles runs in a touchdown.

Bulldogs exert familiar defensive dominance By Weldon Bradshaw For the Times-Dispatch

GOOCHLAND -- When all else fails, defense saves the day. For the Goochland Bulldogs, “all else” never actually fails – they have far too many weapons for that – but their defense invariably stands tall in the toughest of situations. That’s been the story of their ultra-successful program for years. It persisted in their 13-6 victory over visiting King William Friday night in the season opener for both teams. “We have a bunch of kids who are all like linebackers,”

said Goochland coach Alex Fruth. “They’re super aggressive, hard-nosed kids who just want to get after somebody. “Tonight, we probably played 18 kids on defense. Every single one rose to the occasion.” Good thing they did. On a stifling-hot evening made more bearable after the sun dipped mercifully behind the trees and a gentle breeze began to waft across the field, the Bulldogs took a 13-0 lead into halftime but fell victim to the speed and explosiveness of the Cavaliers’ Demond Claiborne the first time he touched the ball in the third

period. Although the home team had held the visitors in check to that point with their tenacious 3-5 defense, Claiborne found a gap off the right side and sprinted 81 yards for a touchdown to make the game “real” again for the Bulldogs. “It comes down to morale,” said senior linebacker Dylan Myers. “A lot of football is mental. You have to have a short memory. You give up the big plays in some situations, but you have to bounce back and keep the same tempo that you had before that play.” As is their wont, the Bulldogs did, of course.

Although Claiborne, a 5-11, 190-pound senior committed to Wake Forest, rushed 10 times for 146 yards, Dan Summit’s guys kept him, and everyone else, out of the end zone for the rest of the game following Claiborne’s lone score. “We have a mad scientist of a defensive coordinator,” said Fruth of Summit. “He’s dialing up all kinds of crazy stuff, and it works. The beauty is, it’s unconventional. It’s fun to watch.” And it requires considerable preparation. “We knew he (Claiborne)

see Football> page 9 Goochland’s Corey Mullins (44) makes a tackle on third down.

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In rematch with Powhatan, Goochland wins thriller By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor

GOOCHLAND – For the second straight season, the match between the talented and depth-heavy teams of Powhatan and Goochland went to four sets. For the second straight match, that fourth set went beyond the 25th regulation point. And for the second straight match, the home team emerged victorious. This time, however, it was the Bulldogs who erupted in celebration. The home team rallied out of deficits of 9-1, 20-13 and 24-20 in a wild final set to overtake Powhatan in the closing stretch and clinch the match 3-1 (25-23, 20-25, 25-19, 28-26). “That was really great – we had a tough fight against them last season,” Goochland head coach Rachel Jacobsen said, pointing to the fourth and final set between the two teams this spring, when Powhatan edged

from middle hitter Laura Lee Baldwin helped the Bulldogs slash Powhatan’s lead down to 11-10. Powhatan Libero Kendal McMullin’s ace, which brushed the top of the netting, combined with a well-spotted kill by Olivia Moss and a block from senior Faith Henderson to help Powhatan pull away again and lead 20-13, but Goochland’s Layla Ford delivered one of her own well-spotted kills, Wonderling rocked a corner kill and their teammate Audrey Dolan challenged the opposing team with her linear serve as the Bulldogs pared the visitors’ advantage down to 20-18. Strong blocking helped put Powhatan in a set-point position as it held a 24-20 lead. But then Dolan arguably made the play of the game when, on the second touch of a difficult ball Photos by Nick Vandeloecht/Goochland Gazette with Powhatan on set point, Goochland’s Laura Lee Baldwin attacks for a point in the Bulldogs’ 3-1 win over Powhatan at home last Tuesday. she kept the play alive on a out the Bulldogs 32-30 for the appeared to be en route to tying portions of the stanza. help the Indians lead 9-1. From diving save, and the rally led to Senior Emilie McDaniels Goochland, Nova Wonderling’s Powhatan hitting the ball into the match and forcing a fifth 3-1 win. Multiple times in the fourth tiebreaker set as it built up huge mixed in multiple aces as she attack, an ace from utility playset on Tuesday night, Powhatan leads in the early and middle served for 7 straight points to er Nicole Brown and a block see Volleyball> 9

Sisters embrace chance to play each other in varsity Staff Reports

Sisters and volleyball players Marina Stratiou and Markella Stratiou embraced a unique opportunity on Thursday when they got to play against each other at Goochland for the first time. Marina is a senior at Goochland High School and Markella is a junior at Maggie Walker Governor’s School. Both Marina and Markella are setters on their respective teams. Marina has been playing volleyball since the sixth grade. She has played at setter and also some at defensive specialist. Markella also played at

Goochland Middle School in the seventh and eighth grades. Marina and Markella played as teammates together for GMS and were excited to play against each other on the varsity level. They also have a sister, Kryanna Stratiou, who is an eighth grader this year and is hoping to follow in her big sisters’ footsteps. Marina and her Goochland Bulldogs were triumphant in their second straight home game as they defeated Maggie Walker 3-0 (25-11, 25-14, 25-5) on Thursday. Marina had eight assists in the win. Nicole Brown made

12 assists, 2 kills and 1 ace. Blair Bussells had 10 digs and served 2 aces. For Goochland, Adele Wheatley delivered 8 aces and added six assists. Nina Smith made 5 aces and 1 block. Laura Lee Baldwin led the team in kills with 5, and Nova Wonderling made 3 aces and 4 kills. Maggie Walker and Goochland will play again on Tuesday, Sept. 7, at Maggie Walker Governor’s School at 7 p.m. Contributed Photo

Goochland senior Marina Stratiou stands with sister and Maggie Walker Governor’s school junior Markella Stratiou at Goochland High School.

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Benedictine football takes 27-13 setback to Trinity in opener Staff Reports

Benedictine football opened the 2021 fall season on a 27-13 setback to Trinity Episcopal this past Saturday. The Titans capitalized first in the game on Mario Thompson’s 1-yard scoring run in the opening quarter. The Cadets kept up steady defensive pressure, led by Dylan Faniel’s 12 tackles (three for losses). But quarterback Jack Toscano and wide receiver Trai Ferguson were an effective combo. Their final score of the game came off a quick snap to Ferguson, who ran 92 yards to the end zone to solidify Trinity’s lead. Benedictine had its

Volleyball continued from >8 the net. “Audrey honestly is one of our most aggressive players,” Jacobsen said. “She’s great to have back there. She’s everywhere – she talks, she moves, she’s just excited to be on the court. We’re really lucky to have her.” Brown then served for 4 straight points as Bulldogs grabbed a 25-24 lead and forced a situation in which the first team to a 2-point lead secured the set. Powhatan kept pace, but Wonderling’s fiery swing twice lifted Goochland back into a 1-point lead. With the Bulldogs ahead 27-26, one of their lead attackers, Nina Smith, had the Bulldogs’ final touch on the ball as the Indians, on the dig attempt, returned her attack low and below the net to seal up the match point for Goochland. Wonderling challenged Powhatan with her powerful swing and was able to force her

moments led by Tate Plageman. The team opened the second quarter with Plageman’s 27-yard scoring pass to Leon Haughton. But a failed 2-point conversion kept the score in Trinity’s favor. Plageman added a 48-yard scoring run in the fourth, but it wasn’t enough for the Cadets. He finished with 163 yards of offense. Haughton caught five passes for 88 yards. Toscano went 14 of 25 for 208 yards and three TDs, all into Ferguson’s hands. After two seasons of meeting at Benedictine, this year’s matchup between the two teams was held at the neutral site of Henrico High School. opponents to hit away several lasers over the course of the match. “From the sideline, whenever I’m seeing a good set, I’m just sitting there, like, ‘Hammer it! Hammer it! Hammer it!’ Just waiting for it,” Jacobsen said with a chuckle. “But she attacks the ball every time. She’s real aggressive. She brings a really great presence to the court. We’re lucky to have her.” The middle attack and serve paved the way for the home team to head into the fourth set with a 2-1 lead over Powhatan. Key blocks and a strong final serving stretch from Layla Ford factored into Goochland’s rally out of a 19-14 deficit to overtake Powhatan 25-23 in the opening set. Laura Lee Baldwin put away the first set point on her attack up the middle. Ford also earned a set point when she rocketed a powerful shot off of a defender to secure the third stanza for Goochland at 25-19. “Layla, she came in clutch; she was just going for it,” Jacobsen said, adding of Baldwin: “She had a lot of

Trinity’s home turf was under renovations when the matchup was made, and while the field is now competitionready, Trinity athletics director Anna Prillaman said the neutral spot gave the teams a chance to play under the big lights — and allowed a full crowd to see Prep League football’s return to regular play. The game wasn’t always neatly played. Both teams gave up significant yardage in penalties. Toscano was tasked with wrangling some high snaps early in the game, and by its end, both teams were battling cramps. Benedictine will look to bounce back as it begins a

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Audrey Dolan serves.

blocks, she was getting good swings and she was all over the place. She’s one who we actually brought up last year, so it’s nice to be able to have her actually have a full season this year.” Goochland Libero Blair Bussells led the way in absorbing Powhatan’s strong attack, being able to extend and hone in on several big shots through-

stretch of three consecutive games on the road. The Cadets play Friendship College Academy this Friday at 7 p.m. and will also face Woodberry Forest (Sept. 10, 4 p.m.) and Woodrow Wilson (Sept. 24, 6 p.m.) in that stretch. The Cadets will play their home opener on Friday, Oct. 1 at 4 p.m. when they host rival St. Christopher’s at 4 p.m. - Lily Betts of the Richmond Times-Dispatch contributed to this report. Nick Vandeloecht/Goochland Gazette

Benedictine’s David Ngendakuriyo receives a punt in the Cadets’ neutral-site game versus Trinity Episcopal.

out the night. “She’s our leader in defense,” Jacobsen said of Bussells. “She makes the choices and I support her wherever she decides people need to go.” Depth was incredible on the court from end to end. Both Powhatan and Goochland were led by players who could make a key play of any kind at any time. Goochland was running a 5-1 for a while, and then Jacobsen had Marina Stratiou set, with middle hitter Ford receiving Powhatan’s attacks on the first touch late in the stretch. Brown, who was setting for much of the match, bolstered the Bulldogs’ successful comeback bid with her attacking in the fourth set. In addition to her booming attack, Wonderling also showed she could keep in play the balls that were inches away from the ground with her clutch diving digs. “They’re all sort of doing everything and they’re all filling in where they need to and taking it all in stride,” Jacobsen said. “They’re doing a really good job.”

Football continued from >7 was a good running back,” said sophomore linebacker Corey Mullins. “We just had to play Goochland football and hit our gaps. It’s do the little things right, and we come out like this.” Knowing that King William had quick-strike capability, the Bulldogs couldn’t become complacent, and it was only when Eyan Pace intercepted a desperation Hail Mary with 54 seconds remaining that they could breathe. “We know what we practice,” said junior linebacker Nik Cotner. “We watched a lot of film. We knew he (Claiborne) was quick and shifty. We changed it up a lot. That was the only way to stop him.” The Bulldogs’ first touchdown came on a 71-yard screen pass and run from C.J. Towles to Gabe Liptak at 3:55 of the first quarter. Their second, a 5-yard run

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Goochland’s Eyan Pace (3) attempts to break a tackle in Friday’s home season opener versus King William.

off the left side by Omarion Quarles at 6:30 of the second, ended a 10-play, 54-yard drive. Tyler Black drilled the extra point. “We knew that they (the Cavaliers) would come with a lot of energy,” said Towles. “We couldn’t take plays off. As the game went on, we adjusted well, and we got it done.” Goochland (1-0) continues its season on Friday at home versus Collegiate at 7 p.m., weather permitting.

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