Swimming: Millbrook girls, Wood boys capture meet
WINCHESTER — The Millbrook girls and James Wood boys each went 2-0 in a meet at Jim Barnett Park’s War Memorial Building on Wednesday. The Pioneer girls defeated the Colonels 49-45…
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Millbrook girls surge past Wood in second half for third win in three days
WINCHESTER — The Millbrook High School girls’ basketball three-day journey from Monday through Wednesday didn’t always go smoothly, but the ride is sure going to be satisfying to reminisce about.…
Millbrook boys come out hot in second half to defeat Wood
WINCHESTER — It was a tale of two halves in Casey Gymnasium on Wednesday night. With the Millbrook and James Wood High School boys’ basketball teams trading blows in the…
Swimming: Wood sweeps tri
WINCHESTER — The James Wood boys’ and girls’ swimming teams both went 2-0 at a tri match against Strasburg and Handley at Jim Barnett Park on Tuesday. Wood’s boys defeated…
Wrestling Quad
STEPHENS CITY — There were plenty of exuberant smiles between Jason Foster and Anthony Lucchiani on Tuesday night. With how they performed, it wasn’t hard to imagine why. The pair…
Swimming: Wood girls go 1-1 at district meet
WINCHESTER — The James Wood girls’ swimming team went 1-1 at a Northwestern District meet at Jim Barnett Park on Saturday between the Colonels, Handley, Millbrook and Meridian. James Wood…
Wrestling – Northwestern District Tournament
WARRENTON — Anthony Lucchiani (138 pounds) won his weight class to lead the Sherando High School wrestling team to a second-place finish at the Northwestern District tournament at Fauquier High…
Wood’s Judd signs to play softball with Eastern Mennonite
James Wood High School senior softball catcher Aliza Judd recently signed with NCAA Division III Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg. Judd hit .443 (31 of 70) and was second in…
Swimming: Wood boys place 2nd at district meet
MANASSAS PARK — The Sherando girls and James Wood boys both placed second out of nine teams at Monday’s Northwestern District swim meet. The Sherando girls’ team earned 151 points,…
James Wood boys win Tri-State Shootout
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — The James Wood boys’ basketball team captured the Tri-State Shootout at Berkeley Springs (West Virginia) High School with a 49-34 win over Southern Fulton (Pennsylvania) on…
Top 10 Sports Stories of 2024: James Wood volleyball wins third straight title
Despite many teams’ best efforts, no other program has been able to unseat the James Wood High School volleyball team over the last three years. With just three combined losses…
All-Area Football Honorable Mention Offense
RB: Kyler Jackson, Millbrook senior WR: Jamir Washington, Handley junior TE: ZeQuon Williams, Handley junior OL: Felipe Gesswein, Millbrook junior OL: Dennis Portillo, Millbrook senior OL: Brady MacDonald, Clarke County…
All-Area Football First Team Offense
Hassan Akanbi Handley — Senior Running back Led area in rushing yardage (1,572; 144 attempts, 10.9 average), rushing TDs (23) and points (150). Also had 3 catches for 23 yards…
All-Area Football Second Team Offense
QB: Owen Neal, James Wood sophomore RB: Kobe Mason, James Wood senior RB: Wilson Taylor, Clarke County senior WR: Xander Manzo, James Wood junior WR: Xavier Price, James Wood sophomore…
James Wood boys defeat Boonsboro for 4th straight victory
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — The James Wood High School boys’ basketball team defeated Boonsboro 57-49 on Friday at the Berkeley Springs (West Virginia) tournament for its fourth straight victory. After starting…
All-Area Football First Team Defense
Breiden Lowery Sherando — Senior Linebacker Ranked 3rd in area with 148 tackles (85 solo, 13 for loss) and had 7 forced fumbles, 5 fumble recoveries, 4 sacks and 2…
All-Area Football Second Team Defense
DL: Carson Green, Handley junior DL: Ryan Hanley, Clarke County senior DL: Dominik Ramirez, James Wood junior DL: Joseph Stem, Clarke County junior DL: Ben Taylor, Sherando senior LB: Chris…
All-Area Football Honorable Mention Defense
DL: Ezra Doyle-Naegeli, Millbrook senior DL: Owen Jett, Handley senior DL: Jaishaun Offutt, Handley senior DL: Andrew Taylor, Sherando, junior LB: Trey White, Millbrook senior DB: Donovan Blackwell, Sherando, junior…
Volleyball Player of the Year: James Wood’s Kennedy Spaid
Kennedy Spaid was already among the best volleyball players in Virginia as a sophomore in 2023. She found a way to outdo herself this fall. The junior outside hitter for…
All-Area Volleyball First Team
Kennedy Spaid James Wood — Junior Outside hitter Spaid had an area-best 417 kills. Ranked 4th in aces, 5th in digs and 10th in blocks. Was named Class 4 State,…
All-Area Volleyball Second Team
Tenley Mattison, James Wood junior middle hitter Addie Pitcock, James Wood senior defensive specialist Nicole Burau, Millbrook senior middle hitter Amanda Ingrassia, Sherando senior setter Paisley Cook, Millbrook sophomore defensive…
Boys’ Cross Country Runner of the Year: James Wood’s Eli Clark
WINCHESTER — When Eli Clark graduates from James Wood High School this spring, he’ll pursue a path that will be a lot different from most of his peers — focusing…
All-Area Boys’ Cross Country First Team
Eli Clark James Wood — Senior Clark placed 39th in Class 4 (17:30), 10th in Region 4D (16:33.2) and 1st in Northwestern District (16:07.2). Season PR of 16:06 at Oatlands…
All-Area Boys’ Cross Country Second Team
Andrew Ahrens, Sherando junior Jed Bell, Sherando senior Matthew Doran, Handley senior Matthew Lisk, Clarke County sophomore Thomas Newman, James Wood junior Everett Otto, Handley sophomore Hatcher Smith, Sherando junior…
Frederick County Public Schools: 8th graders will be allowed on JV sports teams in 2025
WINCHESTER — Starting in 2025, eighth graders in Frederick County Public Schools will be eligible to compete on select sub-varsity (junior varsity/JV) sports teams, according to a news update on…
Wood wrestling wins Walters/Copp tourney with 4 champions; Sherando claims third
WINCHESTER — Orion Cox had one final opportunity to win the annual Willie Walters/Jaye Copp wrestling tournament. He made the most of that opportunity this weekend. The Colonels took first…
Swimming: James Wood sweeps City-County Sprint Meet
WINCHESTER — James Wood won the girls’ meet by six points and the boys’ meet by 31 points in Thursday’s City-County Sprint Meet at the Jim Barnett Park War Memorial…
James Wood 54, Liberty 51
BEALETON — James Wood defeated Liberty for its third straight win on Friday and improved to 3-4 overall and 1-1 in the Class 4 Northwestern District. James Wood leaders: Ronnie Barrett 12…
Girls’ Basketball – James Wood 48, Liberty 39
WINCHESTER — James Wood overcame an injury to Josie Russell and defeated Liberty 48-39 in Class 4 Northwestern District action on Thursday. The Colonels (7-3, 2-0 district) were without Russell…
Twenty local football players selected for All-Star game
Twenty players from the football teams at Clarke County, Handley, James Wood, Millbrook and Sherando high schools have been selected to compete in the third annual Coaches USA All-Star Series…
Girls’ Cross Country Runner of the Year: James Wood’s Kate Konyar
WINCHESTER — The Virginia High School League Class 4 state cross country meet at Oatlands featured a familiar sight in the final mile — James Wood junior Kate Konyar tearing…
All-Area Girls’ Cross Country First Team
Kate Konyar James Wood — Junior Konyar placed 2nd in Class 4 (18:32, All-State), 2nd in Region 4D (18:28.5) and 1st in Northwestern District (18:02.3). Season PR of 18:01.7 at…
All-Area Girls’ Cross Country Second Team
Mia Adams, Sherando sophomore Gracie Defibaugh, Sherando senior Marisol Lara, Millbrook freshman Katelyn Palmer, James Wood junior Elena Stroot, Clarke County junior Lauren Thompson, James Wood junior Harper Weiss, Millbrook…
Golfer of the Year: James Wood’s Brayden Rockwell
Brayden Rockwell’s knees were shaking. Rockwell had been on the James Wood High School golf team for nearly four full seasons, but his legs couldn’t help but tremble with the…
All-Area Golf First Team
Brayden Rockwell James Wood — Senior Posted a stroke average of 74. Shot a 72 at the Northwestern District Tournament (4th), 74 to win the Region 4D North sub-region, 77…
All-Area Golf Second Team
Tyler Learn, Millbrook, Sophomore Finn Slaughter, Handley, Sophomore Landon Rust, Sherando, Senior Laney Stiles, James Wood, Senior Caleb Erickson, Clarke County, Junior Emmet Morris, Clarke County, Sophomore
Boys’ basketball: James Wood 71, Manassas Park 27
WINCHESTER — James Wood defeated Manassas Park for its second straight win on Tuesday. The Colonels (2-4) led 18-7 after one quarter, 42-16 at halftime and 62-19 after three quarters. James…
Girls’ basketball: James Wood 75, Manassas Park 18
MANASSAS PARK — James Wood snapped its two-game losing streak in a big way on Tuesday night, defeating Manassas Park 75-18. The Colonels (6-3) led 25-6 after the first quarter, 46-6…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood basketball player Brodie Sirbaugh
James Wood High School 17-year-old junior Sport: Basketball. Position: Guard Parents: Jill Lafollette and Matt Sirbaugh Hometown: Winchester What do you love about basketball?: I love the progression you see…
Girls’ basketball: Riverside 50, James Wood 47
LEESBURG — Despite another double-double by Josie Russell, James Wood suffered their second consecutive loss on Monday, falling to Riverside 50-47. Russell finished with a career-high 32 points and 10 rebounds…
Indoor track: Wood boys 11th at Hagerstown meet
HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Led by boys’ shot put champion Jude Miller, the James Wood boys placed 11th and the girls took 16th at the 17-school Ray Schriver Invitational at Hagerstown…
Girls’ basketball: Clarke County 59, James Wood 42
BERRYVILLE — Alainah McKavish scored 22 points to lead Clarke County to a season sweep of James Wood on Saturday. McKavish also added 10 steals and four assists for the…
Boys’ basketball: James Wood 42, Clarke Co. 40
BERRYVILLE — James Wood won its first game under new head coach Ben Bates by beating Clarke County on Saturday to earn a season split. Clarke County (1-3) led 15-11…
Loudoun Co. Duals; Colonels 3-2
LEESBURG — Handley went 4-1 to take second place and James Wood went 3-2 on Saturday at the Loudoun County Duals. The Judges defeated Freedom (South Riding) 53-28, Highland Springs…
Swimming: James Wood girls sweep tri meet
WARRENTON — The James Wood girls defeated Fauquier 161-113 and Liberty 194-79 in a tri meet on Friday at the Warrenton Aquatic & Recreation Facility. The Colonels boys lost 110-107…
James Wood girls pull out overtime win over Sherando
WINCHESTER — In describing James Wood’s season since a season-opening 37-point defeat on Dec. 2 to Clarke County, Colonels’ coach Sanford Silver cited “togetherness on and off the court” as…
Sherando boys score 24 in third to pull away from James Wood
WINCHESTER — After being outscored by over 20 points in the second half of the season opener earlier this week, the Sherando High School boys’ basketball team had no interest…
Boys’ basketball outlook: Talented Handley looks for deeper postseason run
The ending of the 2023-24 season was about as frustrating as it gets for the Handley High School boys’ basketball team — the Judges lost 79-67 in the Region 4D…
Girls’ swimming outlook: Millbrook eyes another strong showing
After a 14th-place finish at the Class 4 state meet, the Millbrook High School girls’ swim team is vying for another successful campaign this winter. The Pioneers bring back several…
Wood wrestling pins Handley in final match to defeat Judges
WINCHESTER — Whether they liked it or not, it all came down to Ezekiel Diaz and Isaac Bond. With James Wood trailing Handley 34-33, Diaz and Bond’s 190-pound bout to…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood cross country runner Owen Blye
James Wood High School 18-year-old senior Sport: Cross country Parents: Michael and Briana Blye Hometown: Clear Brook What do you love about cross country?: The running. We get to run…
Boys’ swimming outlook: Wood looks to build off impressive campaign
The James Wood High School swimming team made its mark in the history books last season. Not only did the Colonels place third in Region 4D and win the Holiday…
Boys’ basketball: Central 54, James Wood 45
WINCHESTER — James Wood fell to 0-3 with a loss to Central on Monday. Brodie Sirbaugh scored 19 points for the Colonels.
Girls’ basketball: James Wood 55, Central 46
WOODSTOCK — Josie Russell had 24 points and eight rebounds to lead James Wood past Central on Monday, the third straight win for the Colonels. James Wood (3-1) trailed 14-7 after…
Region 4D – Football Team
Region 4D champion Sherando captured the Offensive Player of the Year (Micah Carlson) and Coach of the Year (T.J. Rorhrbaugh) awards and Handley’s Jo-Jo Johnson was named the Defensive Player…
James Wood’s Spaid, Patrick sweep VHSL Class 4 volleyball awards
James Wood junior outside hitter Kennedy Spaid repeated as the Player of the Year and Adrienne Patrick earned her third straight Coach of the Year award to highlight the Virginia…
Swimming: Wood girls go 3-0 at quad meet
WINCHESTER — The James Wood girls’ team went won five events and went 3-0 at a quad meet at Jim Barnett Park on Saturday. Wood’s girls defeated Kettle Run (125-32),…
James Wood wrestling places fourth at Boonsboro Tournament
BOONSBORO, Md. — Hayden Black and Max Mooney placed first in their respective weight classes to propel James Wood to a fourth-place finish out of 14 teams at the Battle…
Fauquier 52, Wood 47
WARRENTON — James Wood fell to Fauquier 52-47 on the road Friday night. The Colonels are 0-2.
Wood girls pick up win over Fauquier
WINCHESTER — Josie Russell recorded her third straight double-double to help the James Wood girls’ basketball team pick up a 54-15 win over Fauquier at home on Friday night. The Colonels…
Indoor track & field: Wood boys, Sherando girls win meet
STEPHENS CITY — The James Wood boys’ team and the Sherando girls’ team took first place at the six-school Sherando Polar Bear meet at Sherando High School on Wednesday. Wood’s boys’…
Wrestling: James Wood goes 2-0 in tri
CULPEPER — James Wood defeated Eastern View 43-30 and Culpeper County 52-22 in a tri competition at Eastern View High School on Wednesday. James Wood 2-0 wrestlers: 106: Hayden Black (1 pin);…
Girls’ basketball: James Wood 54, Strasburg 47
WINCHESTER — Josie Russell scored nine of her 19 points in the fourth quarter to lift James Wood to a victory over Strasburg on Wednesday. Russell also had 14 rebounds for…
Wrestling preview: Local teams aim to catch up to Sherando
The Sherando High School wrestling team has been the cream of the crop among area schools, and the Warriors show no signs of slowing down. Between winning last year’s Region…
Clarke girls to beat Wood
WINCHESTER — Two years removed from a Class 2 state title, the Clarke County High School girls’ basketball team is hoping for a return trip to the state tournament after…
McKavish scores 1,000th point, leads Clarke girls to rout of Wood
WINCHESTER — Two years removed from a Class 2 state title, the Clarke County High School girls’ basketball team is hoping for a return trip to the state tournament after…
Girls’ basketball preview
After recording one of the best seasons in program history, the Handley High School girls’ basketball team will now look to sustain its success. The Judges improved from 8-15 in…
Wood’s Ostrander to run for Radford
Ruby Ostrander heard plenty about Radford University’s cross country program before her recruitment process began, and everything that’s happened since has the James Wood High School senior enthused about getting…
James Wood grad Ahakuelo wins volleyball conference title
James Wood High School graduate and setter Paige Ahakuelo continued her impressive freshman volleyball campaign this past weekend, helping lead Delaware State to a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Tournament championship on…
‘We earned this’: Wood volleyball defeats Courtland in 5 sets to claim third straight state title
RICHMOND — This one meant more. While any high school state championship would leave a team thrilled, the James Wood volleyball team had already done it twice, just not with…
James Wood sweeps Atlee to advance to state championship for third straight year
WINCHESTER — When the James Wood High School volleyball team played in the state title match in 2022, head coach Adrienne Patrick wore a shirt that read, “Make history.” The…
Wood’s Jenkins signs to play soccer with Clemson
Jolie Jenkins does a lot of things faster than most people. The James Wood High School senior can dribble a soccer ball forward in space faster than a lot of…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood cross country runner Sophia Logan
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Cross country Parents: Michael and Elizabeth Logan Hometown: Stephenson What do you love about cross country?: The community that runners usually have. It’s…
Quad issues limited Wood’s Clark at state meet
LEESBURG — On Oct. 5 at the Judges Classic at Kernstown Battlefield, James Wood High School senior Eli Clark charged down the hill with no one else in the same…
Sherando beats Wood to complete season football sweep
STEPHENS CITY — The Sherando High School football team was only able to snag one of the 16 All-Northwestern District Offensive Unit First Team selections, and secured only four of…
Wood’s Konyar takes second in Class 4 cross country meet
LEESBURG — After James Wood junior Kate Konyar left 102 of 103 runners in the dust for most of Saturday’s state Class 4 state cross country race, she finally ran…
Wood volleyball rallies to defeat Dominion and stay alive in state tournament
WINCHESTER — Championship teams find a way to win when all else seems to indicate otherwise, and that’s exactly what the James Wood High School volleyball team showcased on Saturday.…
Sherando, James Wood sef for rematch
With 130 points in its last three games, James Wood’s offense is hotter than it’s ever been in terms of scoring — the most points for the Colonels in a…
Wood’s Spaid repeats as Region 4D Volleyball Player of the Year
James Wood junior outside hitter Kennedy Spaid was named the Region 4D Player of the Year for the second straight season to highlight the All-Region 4D volleyball selections that were…
All-Northwestern District Football Team
Handley junior linebacker Jo-Jo Johnson was named the district’s Defensive Player of the Year as the coaches’ All-Northwestern District football teams were announced on Tuesday. Johnson, who led the Judges…
Wood volleyball sweeps E.C. Glass for third straight region title
WINCHESTER — As dominant as the first set was for the James Wood volleyball team on Wednesday night against E.C. Glass, Colonels coach Adrienne Patrick wasn’t going to take anything…
Colonels sweep Pioneers, earn state tournament berth for third straight year
WINCHESTER — The James Wood High School volleyball team set out a goal this season to win a third consecutive state championship, and it took a gigantic step toward that…
Mason, Neal run past Millbrook to push Colonels into playoffs
WINCHESTER — For just the second time in 10 years, the James Wood High School football team is headed to the playoffs. In need of one final victory to push…
Colonels seek playoff berth in finale vs. Pioneers
A year ago in Todd Wilson’s first year as James Wood High School’s head football coach, the Colonels improved from 2-8 to 4-6. In 2024, James Wood has again improved…
Colonels win volleyball battle with Judges
WINCHESTER — With the postseason finally here, the James Wood High School volleyball team officially began its quest for a state title three-peat Wednesday night. A young and hungry Handley…
Wood, Handley girls’ XC teams qualify for states
FOREST — The James Wood High School and the Handley High School girls’ cross country teams qualified for the Class 4 state championship after placing second and third, respectively, at…
Competition cheer: 16 locals earn All-Region 4D honors
Sherando had six selections, Handley and Millbrook had four each and James Wood had two as part of the All-Region 4D teams that were released on Monday. First Team selections…
Wood’s Patrick, Spaid earn top district volleyball honors
James Wood volleyball coach Adrienne Patrick was named Co-Coach of the Year, and junior outside hitter Kennedy Spaid was named Player of the Year as the Northwestern District teams were…
Wood piles up 667 yards, routs Liberty
WINCHESTER — A year ago, James Wood traveled to Bealeton for what amounted to a play-in game for the Region 4D football playoffs, and the Colonels came home after suffering…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood cheerleader Lily Dodson
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Cheerleading. Position: Base Parent: Sarah Wallace Hometown: Winchester What do you love about cheerleading?: I love the people that I get to meet…
Week 10 high school football previews: Eagles, Colonels seek more success
Clarke County will look to remain undefeated, and James Wood will look to boost its playoff hopes in Week 10 high school football action on Friday night. The Eagles will…
Colonels sweep Kettle Run to win volleyball district championship
WINCHESTER — Addie Pitcock entered Tuesday’s match against Kettle Run wearing a gold-colored jersey for the first time this season. But it was the entire James Wood High School volleyball…
Wood’s Clark captures boys’ Northwestern XC title
WINCHESTER — By not thinking about the lead early, James Wood High School senior Eli Clark was able to take the lead late on Tuesday. Clark captured the Northwestern District…
Konyar, Wood girls repeat as district XC champions
WINCHESTER — A broken-down running watch might not help other people move as fast as Kate Konyar, but it might not be a bad investment for them based on how…
Volleyball – James Wood 3, Warren County 0
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood defeated Warren County by the scores of 25-21, 25-21, 25-19 on Thursday. The Class 4 Northwestern District champion Colonels (16-3) will host Class 3 NWD champion…
District Mini Cheer Competition
WINCHESTER — When all 11 Northwestern District cheerleading teams competed at Liberty High School on Oct. 9, Sherando finished in the bottom half of the event and behind most of…
From the court to the farm, Wood’s Corbin lives life to the fullest
WINCHESTER — Opposing teams may struggle to believe it, but Brenna Corbin can be gentle. With 200 cattle in her family’s care, she has to be. Between bottle-feeding calves, watching…
H.S. volleyball: James Wood 3, Williamsport 0
WILLIAMSPORT, Md. — James Wood swept Williamsport (Md.) on the road on Wednesday with the final scores of 25-23, 25-18, 25-23. The Colonels are now 15-3. James Wood leaders: Kennedy…
Wood’s Stiles, Van Horn tie for 20th in girls’ golf zone qualifier
HARRISONBURG — None of the five local golfers in Tuesday’s Zone 5 qualifier at Heritage Oaks Golf Course qualified for the Virginia High School League girls’ golf state tournament. The top…
James Wood rallies to defeat Millbrook in 5-set thriller
WINCHESTER — There couldn’t have been a more fitting song played before James Wood’s volleyball match against Millbrook on Tuesday. Prior to the high school rivalry match, the Colonels played…
Wood’s Konyar takes second at Third Battle cross country meet
WINCHESTER — Kate Konyar has had to settle for runner-up finishes the last two weeks, but the James Wood High School junior is still in a class by herself. Konyar broke…
Neal, Yurish push Wood past Fauquier late in 1-point win
WINCHESTER — Two months ago, Owen Neal and Aidric Yurish were competing for James Wood’s starting quarterback position. On Friday, both made crucial late-game plays to push the Colonels past…
Wood looks to bounce back in Homecoming game
Week 8 marks the last time in the regular season that there will be five local high school football games on the schedule. Friday night features Fauquier at James Wood…
Strong finish helps Colonels sweep Judges in volleyball
WINCHESTER — The James Wood High School volleyball team might not have wanted to find itself down 12-4 in the third set on Thursday night, but the two-time defending Class…
Wood grad Rosenberry made her final softball season at Oklahoma State a spectacular one
Pitching 104 innings over a three-year span for powerful programs like Virginia Tech and Oklahoma State? That’s something that the hundreds of thousands of girls who play high school softball…
All-District Cheerleading Teams
Millbrook High School’s varsity cheer team had three cheerleaders place on the Northwestern District’s First Team and two place on the district’s Second Team. James Wood and Sherando both had…
Volleyball: Hedgesville 3, James Wood 1
HEDGESVILLE, W.Va. — James Wood fell to 2023 West Virginia Class AAA state semifinalist Hedgesville (West Virginia) 25-16, 19-25, 25-21, 25-9 on Monday. The Eagles are 32-3-1 and the Colonels…
Wood’s Konyar second at Albemarle Invitational
EARLYSVILLE — James Wood High School junior Kate Konyar placed second out of 161 runners in the girls’ cross country race on Saturday in the Albemarle Invitational at Panorama Farms.…
Wood’s Rockwell places 12th at Class 4 state golf tournament
On a tough course in difficult weather conditions, James Wood senior Brayden Rockwell persevered to tie for 12th at Monday’s Virginia High School League Class 4 golf tournament, seven spots…
Sherando blanks Colonels to stay undefeated
STEPHENS CITY — The Sherando High School football team already had plenty of motivation ahead of its rivalry game against James Wood. But, in the Warriors’ minds, the Colonels threw…
Warriors, Colonels bring winning records into rivalry
STEPHENS CITY — One week after Sherando surpassed its win total from 2023 in a win over Warren County, James Wood will look to surpass its win standard from last…
Volleyball: James Wood 3, Warren County 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood swept Warren County at home on Wednesday with the scores of 25-15, 25-11, 25-18. The Colonels are 10-2. Wood leaders: Brenna Corbin 13 digs, 7 kills, 4 aces;…
Spaid, Wood volleyball sweep Sherando
WINCHESTER — It’s a common sentiment among all-time coaches that it’s more challenging to linger on the mountaintop than it is to reach it, and the James Wood High School…
Wood’s Rockwell, Longo to compete in golf states
FRONT ROYAL — Steve Rockwell couldn’t hold back his tears. Up until the final individual scores came in at the conclusion of Monday’s Region 4D golf tournament, James Wood golfer…
Wood girls capture team title; Colonels’ Konyar, Clark win individually at Judges Classic
WINCHESTER — As Kate Konyar made the slight turn for the 100-meter finish on Saturday in the Judges Classic at Kernstown Battlefield, she looked to her right at her cheering…
Wood holds on late to defeat Meridian
FALLS CHURCH — It required every possible second for the James Wood High School football team to close out its game on Friday night. But while Meridian made the Colonels…
Kettle Run 3, James Wood 1
NOKESVILLE — Undefeated Kettle Run handed James Wood its second defeat of the season on Thursday by the scores of 25-17, 21-25, 25-22, 25-19. The Class 3 Cougars improved to 12-0.…
Week 6 high school football previews: Local squads look to continue winning seasons
Clarke County and Sherando will attempt to stay undefeated while James Wood hopes to end a two-game losing streak in Week 6 high school football action on Friday night. The…
Rockwell, Wood snatch sub-region golf titles
FRONT ROYAL — As James Wood golfer Brayden Rockwell approached the 18th hole at Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club on Thursday, he could barely see the green. With the sun…
Judges set series records for scoring, margin of victory in beating Colonels
WINCHESTER — Despite making one stop on defense in the first half, the James Wood football team found itself on the precipice of going into halftime down only three points…
Judges, Colonels bring winning records into rivalry
As Handley assistant football coach Scott Nole addressed players after Tuesday’s practice at James R. Wilkins Jr. Stadium, it was obvious he didn’t like the fact that the Judges were…
Local author completes book about Handley-James Wood football rivalry
WINCHESTER — Longtime readers of The Winchester Star know just how much former editorial page editor Adrian O’Connor enjoyed writing about the epic high school football clashes between Handley and…
Volleyball: James Wood 3, Fauquier 0
WARRENTON — James Wood improved to 8-1 with a 25-16, 25-13, 25-13 win over Fauquier on Thursday. James Wood leaders: Brenna Corbin 12 kills, 7 digs, 3 aces; Kennedy Spaid 10 digs;…
Wood boys, Handley girls win city-county cross country meet
STEPHENS CITY — The James Wood boys’ cross country team won Wednesday’s city-county meet at Sherando, scoring 31 points with an average 5,000-kilometer (3.1 miles) time of 18 minutes and…
Wood sweeps Millbrook in rivalry win
WINCHESTER — As the James Wood volleyball team was about to enter Millbrook High School for Tuesday’s rivalry match against the Pioneers, the Colonels took a few extra minutes to…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood golfer Laney Stiles
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Golf Parents: Jennifer and Todd Stiles Hometown: Clear Brook What do you love about golf?: Spending time with the people I play with.…
Volleyball: James Wood 3, Liberty 0
BEALETON — James Wood improved to 6-1 overall and 3-0 in the Class 4 Northwestern District by beating Liberty 25-12, 25-17, 25-10 on Monday. James Wood leaders: Kennedy Spaid 13…
Turnovers cost James Wood in loss to Kettle Run
WINCHESTER — Before games, coaches will emphasize winning the turnover margin, and on Friday night, the James Wood High School football team found itself on the wrong side of that…
James Wood takes on fellow unbeaten Kettle Run
Kettle Run (2-0) at James Wood (3-0) When: Friday, 7 p.m. Where: James Wood’s Kelican Stadium Series history: Kettle Run leads 5-1 Last week: Kettle Run beat Handley 34-28; James…
Wood places 12th at Bryan Gunter Memorial golf
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood placed 12th out of 23 teams with a four-person score of 321 at the annual Bryan Gunter Memorial tournament at the Shenandoah Valley Golf Club…
James Wood girls place 10th in RVA cross country relays
MECHANICSVILLE — The James Wood girls’ cross country team placed 10th out of 53 teams in the “A” 12.5-kilometer race at the RVA Relays on Saturday at Pole Green Park.…
Colonels shred Hawks’ defense in 56-21 romp
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood’s offense rolled up 512 yards of offense to cruise past Skyline 56-21, as the Colonels improved to 3-0 on the season. After struggling on offense…
Wood captures city-county golf quad
WINCHESTER — James Wood recorded a four-player score of 161 to win by four strokes in a Class 4 Northwestern District high school golf quad match on Thursday at the…
Week 3 high school football previews
The Sherando High School football team has already avenged one of its losses from 2023, and now it gets a crack at another team that vanquished it a year ago.…
James Wood golf places third at Skyline Invitational
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood High School placed third out of 19 teams at the Skyline Invitational with a four-player score of 305 on Tuesday on the Blue and Red…
Wood sweeps Cougars in suicide prevention awareness match
WINCHESTER — In front of a sea of purple honoring World Suicide Prevention Day, the James Wood High School volleyball team swept Manassas Park 25-4, 25-7, 25-10 on Tuesday in…
Wood sweeps Sherando in volleyball
STEPHENS CITY — Kylee Plumb had 23 assists, 12 digs and two blocks to lead the James Wood High School volleyball team to a 3-0 (25-23, 25-17, 25-16) win over Sherando…
Golf: Wood wins Fauquier Springs tri
WARRENTON — James Wood senior Brayden Rockwell shot a 1-over 35 to earn medalist honors and lead the Colonels to a 13-stroke win in a tri competition on Tuesday at Fauquier…
James Wood rallies past Brentsville
WINCHESTER — For the second week in a row, James Wood’s defense and special teams played lights out and lifted the Colonels to a victory. One week after shutting out…
Week 2 high school football previews
After a resounding Week 1, the Frederick County football teams will try to keep the good vibes going in Week 2 on Friday night. James Wood, Millbrook and Sherando combined…
Cross country: Handley sweeps meet at Millbrook
WINCHESTER — The Handley boys’ and girls’ teams were each victorious in a seven-team on Wednesday at Millbrook’s Third Battle of Winchester Course, with James Wood’s Eli Clark (boys) and…
Golf: James Wood defeats Heritage
LEESBURG — James Wood recorded a four-player score of 168 to defeat Heritage (174) by six strokes in a golf match on the back nine (par 36) at the River Creek Country…
Colonels lose heartbreaker to Riverside, suffer first loss in nearly a year
WINCHESTER — For the first time in nearly a calendar year, the James Wood High School volleyball team felt what it was like to lose a match on Tuesday. In…
James Wood to induct five into Hall of Fame
James Wood High School will induct five athletes into its P. Wendell Dick Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday. The 22nd annual ceremonies will begin with a reception at 5:30…
Wood takes third at Berkeley Springs golf tournament
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — James Wood placed third and Handley took seventh at the 14-school Berkeley Springs Invitational on Friday at the Cacapon Golf Club on Friday. Led by Brayden…
Defense, special teams lead Colonels to win over Wildcats
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood’s defense and special teams led the Colonels to a 21-0 high school football win over Warren County in both teams’ season opener on Friday. In…
Girls’ cross country preview
Two local high school girls’ cross country teams could very well be traveling home from their respective state meets with Virginia High School League trophies on Nov. 16. Both James…
Week 1 high school football: Colonels, Judges set for openers
James Wood hopes to start off its season like last year, while a Handley team that proved to be the best locally in 2023 is hoping for a different outcome…
Boys’ cross country preview
After two state runner-up finishes in the last three years, the Clarke County High School boys’ cross country team might just have it what it takes to win its first…
James Wood 3, Dominion 1
WINCHESTER — Two-time defending Class 4 state champion James Wood rallied from a set down to defeat Dominion in its season opener on Tuesday 18-25, 25-14, 25-20, 25-18. James Wood…
Rockwell leads James Wood to tri victory at Stonewall Golf Club
GAINESVILLE — Brayden Rockwell shot a 39 to lead the James Wood High School golf team to a four-stroke win in a tri competition on Monday at the Stonewall Golf Club.…
Wood counting on Salvati to lead defense
WINCHESTER — With just three defensive starters back from a team that gave up 389.5 yards and 31.1 points per game in 2023, the James Wood High School football team…
High school football preview: With reloaded roster, James Wood eyes more wins
WINCHESTER — The James Wood High School football team may have lost a large chunk of its talent from last season, but its focus on improving each and every day…
James Wood places second at FSCC tri
James Wood places second at FSCC tri WARRENTON — James Wood placed second in a tri golf match on Tuesday, finishing with a four-person score of 169 on the front…
Volleyball preview: James Wood vies for third straight state title
The word dynasty isn’t thrown around lightly in sports, but the James Wood High School volleyball team is on the cusp of cementing itself in that category, if it hasn’t…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood volleyball player Addie Pitcock
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Volleyball. Positions: Defensive specialist and outside hitter Parents: Franklin Pitcock and Angela Pitcock Hometown: Winchester What do you love about volleyball?: I really…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood football player Kobe Mason
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Football. Positions: Running back/cornerback Parents: Angela and Aaron Mason Hometown: Winchester What do you love about football?: I like hitting people. That’s my…
James Wood dominates at district mini tournament
FRONT ROYAL — The James Wood High School golf team continued its hot streak on Tuesday. The Colonels won first place in the Class 4 Northwestern District mini tournament with…
Wood golf takes second at Park View tournament
STERLING — The James Wood golf team placed second out of 12 teams on Monday at the Park View tournament at Algonkian Golf Course. The Colonels shot a four-player score…
Golf outlook: James Wood aims to capitalize on experienced roster
Through one week of play, the James Wood High School golf team has begun the 2024 season hot. The Colonels finished seventh out of 25 teams in the 24th Curly…
James Wood places seventh at Licklider golf tourney
FRONT ROYAL — The James Wood High School golf team will have to wait until Aug. 12 to compete on the course again, but if Wednesday’s results from Shenandoah Valley…
Golf: Wood captures first district mini
JEFFERSONTON — James Wood opened the season by capturing a Class 4 Northwestern District mini tournament on Monday by 14 strokes at the South Wales Golf Course with a four-player…
Wood sophomore quarterbacks Neal, Yurish look to continue growth
WINCHESTER — It’s pretty rare to find a team go through an entire season with two freshmen atop their quarterback depth chart. After a 2023 season in which starting quarterback…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood track & field athlete Ethan Pratt-Perez
James Wood High School 18-year-old senior Sport: Track & field. Main events: 800 and 3,200 meters Parents: Brad and Amaya Perez Hometown: Winchester What do you love about track?: I…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood softball player Skyla Compton
James Wood High School 18-year-old senior Sport: Softball. Position: Outfield Parents: Hope Roberts and Allen Fauver Hometown: Winchester What do you love about softball?: Honestly, it’s an outlet for me.…
Baseball Coach of the Year: James Wood’s Adrian Pullen
For a program that had been to the state championship game in 2022 and to the Class 4 semifinals, the start to this baseball season looked a little foreign. James…
All-Area Baseball First Team
Kaplan Ambrose Handley — Sr. Shortstop Led the area by a wide margin with a .517 average. Also led with 25 runs scored, a .627 on-base percentage and tied for…
All-Area Baseball Second Team
P: Parker Kerns, James Wood, Fr. P: Aaron DeHaven, Sherando, So. P: Dylan Apfel, Millbrook, So. C: Charlie Allen, Handley, Jr. IF: Brady Price, Millbrook, Sr. IF: Tyler Strosnider, Sherando,…
Softball Player of the Year: James Wood’s Cadence Rieg
Cadence Rieg can do just about anything on a softball field. And maybe it’s no accident that James Wood, a longtime area power, made program history in Rieg’s final two…
Softball Coach of the Year: James Wood’s Patrick Gibson
In 2023, the James Wood softball team made program history by advancing to the Class 4 state tournament for the first time. And despite losing multiple starters from that squad…
All-Area Softball First Team
Cadence Rieg James Wood — Senior Pitcher Led the Colonels to the Class 4 quarterfinals with a 7-1 record and 1.85 ERA. Also an outfielder, hit .444 with six homers,…
All-Area Softball Second Team
P: Sophia Gerald, James Wood, Fr. P: Amaya Shook, Millbrook, Fr. P: Jenna Shull, James Wood, Sr. C: Emmerson Kennedy, Clarke County, Fr. IF: Makayla Williams, Sherando, So. IF: Leighanne…
VHSL releases master football schedule
Every local team except James Wood will play one night Thursday night game this season as part of the Virginia High School League master football schedule released Thursday. This is…
Girls’ Soccer Coach of the Year: James Wood’s Donavan Russell
James Wood’s Donavan Russell is The Winchester Star Girls’ Soccer Coach of the Year for the first time after leading the Colonels to the finest season in program history. Russell…
All-Area Boys’ Soccer First Team
Jag Fitzsimmons Handley — Senior Midfielder Fitzsimmons ranked second in the area in goals (16) and assists (19). Class 4 All-State Second Team. Class 4 Northwestern District Player of the…
All-Area Boys’ Soccer Second Team
Brandt Upson, Millbrook sophomore goalkeeper Kyle Arthur, Millbrook junior defender Evan Burrell, Sherando senior defender Carter Frame, Clarke County freshman defender Seth Rakowski, James Wood junior defender Jose Ramirez, Clarke…
All-Area Boys’ Soccer Honorable Mention
Javier Chavez, Handley junior defender Noah Smith, Sherando senior defender Micah Combs, Handley freshman midfielder Chris Viera, James Wood senior midfielder Wilson Travers, Clarke County sophomore midfielder Colby Fields, James…
All-Area Girls’ Soccer Honorable Mention
Skylar Decker, Millbrook senior goalkeeper Alaynah McGuire, James Wood freshman goalkeeper Ella Mannarino, Millbrook sophomore defender Brianna Ramos, Millbrook senior defender Lily Boula, Handley sophomore midfielder Maddie Shirley, James Wood…
All-Area Girls’ Soccer Second Team
Avery Shinabery, Clarke County senior goalkeeper Corin Edsell, Handley senior defender Mia Kern, Handley senior defender Sidney Shinabery, Clarke County senior defender Averi Thomas, Sherando senior defender Mallory Upson, Millbrook…
All-Area Girls’ Soccer First Team
Madison Toone Clarke County — Senior Midfielder Toone led the area with 34 goals and ranked fifth with 12 assists. Region 2B Player of the Year and Class 2 All-State,…
Boys’ Tennis Player of the Year: James Wood’s Josh Lucas
James Wood High School’s Josh Lucas readily admits he has an obsession. From the time he rolls out of bed in the morning and for the majority of the day,…
All-Area Boys’ Tennis Team
Josh Lucas James Wood — Sophomore Only area player to advance to the Region 4D boys’ semifinals in singles. Teamed with partner David Hutchins to earn a spot in the…
All-Area Girls’ Track & Field First Team
Emeryce Worrell Handley — Junior Sprints Class 4 All-State in 100 (champion) and 200 (2nd). Region 4D: Champion in 200 and 2nd in 100. Posted area’s fastest times in 100…
All-Area Girls’ Track & Field Second Team
Kalysta Falls, Sherando freshman, hurdles Savannah Florek, Millbrook junior, middle distance Haley Foltz, Clarke County freshman, throws Keri Hecker, Millbrook sophomore, jumps Mallory Juvinall, James Wood sophomore, middle distance Erin…
All-Area Boys’ Track & Field First Team
Noah Harris Sherando — Junior Jumps/Middle Distance Class 4: Champion in high jump (All-State) and 16th in 400. Region 4D: Champion in HJ and 4th in 400. Posted area’s best…
All-Area Boys’ Track & Field Second Team
Brendan Campbell, Handley junior, hurdles Eli Clark, James Wood junior, distance Sunil Dutt, Sherando sophomore, hurdles Jackson Ellis, Clarke County junior, middle distance Emerson Fletcher, Sherando junior, throws Trey Guynn,…
Three area softball players make All-State in Class 4
James Wood’s Cadence Rieg and Millbrook’s Emma Martin were selected to the First Team and Sherando’s Lily Wray was a Second Team pick as the Virginia High School League announced…
Wood’s Copenhaver to play baseball for Penn State Mont Alto
James Wood High School baseball player John Copenhaver announced last week that he will play for Penn State Mont Alto in college. The versatile Copenhaver was a catcher for the…
James Wood girls fall in Class 4 soccer title game
CROZET — The final ball had been kicked several minutes earlier, but James Wood’s Donavan Russell felt like he had a little more coaching to do on Saturday. As his…
James Wood outlasts Hanover in penalty kicks to make Class 4 title game
CROZET — Been there, done that. That’s the attitude the James Wood High School girls’ soccer team took into the pressure-packed penalty kick shootout against Hanover on Friday afternoon in…
Softball: Colonels get four spots on All-Region 4D team
Region 4D runner-up James Wood had three players selected to the All-Region 4D team released on Tuesday. Sherando (three) and Millbrook (two) also had multiple All-Region selections. James Wood senior…
Boys’ soccer: All-Region team
Class 4 Northwestern District champion Handley had six players selected to the All-Region 4D teams that were released on Tuesday. The Judges’ First Team selections are senior forward Ramon Diaz-Guzman,…
Baseball: Pullen named Co-COY in Region 4D
James Wood head coach Adrian Pullen was named Region 4D Co-Coach of the Year along with Blacksburg’s Dave Dunstan as part of the All-Region 4D selections released Tuesday. Blacksburg defeated…
Wood’s Russell named Region 4D top girls’ soccer coach
James Wood coach Donavan Russell was selected as the Region 4D Girls’ Soccer Coach of the Year on Tuesday after leading the Colonels to their first region title in program…
James Wood girls top Woodgrove in penalty kick shootout
WINCHESTER — In what has become a season of firsts and a magical ride that most won’t soon forget, the James Wood girls’ soccer team achieved another feat on Tuesday…
James Wood falls in state softball quarterfinals
The James Wood softball gave Woodgrove something that it hasn’t seen in awhile — some competition. But in the end, the unbeaten Wolverines had star pitcher Abbey Lane, who tossed…
James Wood falls in in extra innings to Tuscarora in baseball quarterfinals
LEESBURG — Coach Adrian Pullen had a smile on his face. Considering what had just happened to his James Wood High School baseball team, most folks wouldn’t have expected that.…
Girls’ track & field notebook
LYNCHBURG — Millbrook’s Janai Washington picked the right time to leap higher than she has all spring. The freshman placed fourth in the girls’ high jump with a mark of…
Wood’s Pratt-Perez earns first outdoor state medal
LYNCHBURG — James Wood senior Ethan Pratt-Perez said he didn’t feel his best on Saturday after waking up unexpectedly in the middle of the night. He didn’t let that stop…
Boys’ 4A – State Track Meet
LYNCHBURG — Juniors Jaishaun Offutt of Handley (shot put) and Noah Harris of Sherando (high jump) each won boys’ state titles on the first day of the Class 4 track…
Wood’s Burkhamer to cheer for Iowa State; four others sign
Lauren Burkhamer never imagined her future would take her to the state of Iowa, but the James Wood senior couldn’t really ask for a better situation than the one she’ll…
James Wood tumbles against Blacksburg in Region 4D baseball final
The hallmark of the James Wood baseball team over the past three seasons, especially in the playoffs, has been strong pitching, solid defense and timely hitting. But on Tuesday in…
James Wood falls to Jefferson Forest in Region 4D softball final
WINCHESTER — After four innings were complete in Tuesday’s Region 4D softball championship game, a siren went off atop of James Wood High School to alert everyone that lightning had…
Newcome’s late goal propels Wood girls to first region title
WINCHESTER — As a teary-eyed McKenna Newcome hugged Handley’s players in the post-game handshake line on May 17 at James R. Wilkins Jr. Stadium after sitting out that day’s contest,…
Girls’ soccer: Judges’ Worrell tabbed district Player of the Year
Handley junior forward Emeryce Worrell was named the Class 4 Northwestern District Player of the Year in selections announced Friday. James Wood’s Donavan Russell was named the Coach of the…
Boys’ soccer: Handley’s Jag Fitzsimmons named district Player of the Year
Handley senior midfielder Jag Fitzsimmons was named the Class 4 Northwestern District Player of the Year to highlight selections announced Friday. The Judges’ Cosmo Balio, who led the Judges to…
Softball: Wood’s Rieg, Sherando’s Wray named Co-POY
James Wood senior pitcher and outfielder Cadence Rieg and Sherando sophomore pitcher and second baseman Lily Wray were announced as the Class 4 Northwestern District Co-Players of the Year on…
Handley’s Ambrose, Wood’s McAlexander named Co-Class 4 NWD Baseball Players of the Year
Handley senior shortstop Kaplan Ambrose and James Wood senior pitcher and first baseman Garett McAlexander were named Co-Class 4 Northwestern Baseball Players of the Year in selections released Friday. Both…
James Wood blanks Charlottesville in Region 4D baseball semifinals
WINCHESTER — James Wood head coach Adrian Pullen says he learned a little something last June from the program that eliminated his Colonels in the Class 4 semifinals. Pullen said…
Judd’s two-run single in seventh gives James Wood win over Sherando
WINCHESTER — During her softball career, James Wood catcher Aliza Judd has delivered many good games, clutch moments and big hits, but none have been bigger than Friday night. In…
Hackman’s overtime goal sends Wood girls back to state tourney
WINCHESTER — Overtime proved to be James Wood time in the region semifinals again on Thursday night. Senior midfielder/forward Jasmine Hackman scored one minute into the second half of regular…
Handley boys rout Wood with 10 goals
WINCHESTER — Now, that’s more like it. In Handley’s first game since James Wood nearly spoiled its perfect season on Friday at Kelican Stadium, the Judges returned home and responded…
Girls’ soccer: James Wood 1, Charlottesville 0
WINCHESTER — Delaney Newcome scored from close range in the 17th minute on a Jolie Jenkins pass from the right corner after dribbling through several players, and North top-seeded James…
James Wood baseball edges Orange County in 9 innings
WINCHESTER — Sam Jackson raced home on a passed ball in the bottom of the ninth inning as James Wood outlasted Orange County 3-2 in the Region 4D baseball tournament…
James Wood blanks Millbrook in 4D softball quarterfinals
By MARK SAWYER For The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Since losing to Liberty on April 16th, the James Wood softball team has been on a mission. The Colonels entered the…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood baseball player Trevor “Deuce” Strosnider
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Baseball. Position: Second base. Parents: April and Trevor Strosnider Hometown: Winchester What do you love about baseball?: The strategical side. It’s not all…
James Wood’s Lucas falls in Region 4D singles semifinals
WINCHESTER — Play, learn and play some more. That’s been the philosophy of James Wood sophomore tennis player Josh Lucas this season. And while his final match may not have…
Boys’ tennis: Colonels’ Lucas makes semis
WINCHESTER — James Wood’s Josh Lucas, the No. 2 seed from the North Division, advanced to the semifinals of the Region 4D tournament at the Slaughter Tennis Pavilion on Monday.…
Handley girls deal Wood first loss of year, win district title
WINCHESTER — No matter the outcome on Friday, both the Handley and James Wood girls’ soccer teams knew there was no changing the fact that the Colonels would be the…
Softball: James Wood sweeps Judges
WINCHESTER — James Wood swept a doubleheader with Handley to end the regular season, rolling 23-0 and 20-0 in a pair of five inning no-hitters. In the opener, Jenna Shull,…
Handley edges James Wood in OT to finish 16-0 in regular season
WINCHESTER — Ramon Diaz-Guzman scored 45 seconds into the first overtime as Handley completed a perfect regular season with a 6-5 triumph against James Wood. The Judges (8-0 in the…
Softball: James Wood 11, Warren County 1 (6)
WINCHESTER — James Wood scored six runs in the bottom of the sixth to walk off with a mercy-rule win over Warren County on Thursday. The Colonels (15-3) had 11…
James Wood seniors fuel baseball win over Handley
WINCHESTER — It truly was Senior Night at R. Charles Hott Field on Thursday night. James Wood High School baseball coach Adrian Pullen had his lineup completely full of seniors…
Softball: Brentsville 2, James Wood 1
NOKESVILLE — Tea Cornett pitched a two-hitter as Brentsville topped James Wood on Monday. The Tigers (17-1) won the contest on an unearned run in the bottom of the seventh.…
Baseball: James Wood 1, Warren Co. 0 (8)
WINCHESTER — Logan Bower’s sacrifice fly snapped a scoreless tie in the bottom of the eighth as James Wood defeated Warren County on Tuesday. Evan Lafollete drew a walk to…
Boys’ Soccer – James Wood 4, Warren County 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood clinched a Region 4D playoff berth with a win over Warren County on Tuesday. The Colonels (9-5-1) had a 25-2 shot advantage. James Wood leaders: Colby…
Girls’ soccer: James Wood 5, Warren County 0
FRONT ROYAL — Jolie Jenkins is now James Wood’s all-time leading scorer with 76 goals after recording two goals and one assist in the Colonels’ win over Warren County on…
NWD Girls’ Track and Field
WINCHESTER — Apparently, a basketball court isn’t the only place where Millbrook junior Jada Arrington can run and jump with great success. In her first time competing in the long…
NWD Boys’ Track and Field
WINCHESTER — The Northwestern District track & field meet might not be a postseason competition anymore, but it’s always a good thing when you accomplish something that hasn’t been done…
Girls’ soccer: James Wood 1, Brentsville 1
WINCHESTER — James Wood rallied from a one-goal halftime deficit to gain a tie against Brentsville on Friday night. McKenna Newcome scored for the Colonels (11-0-3) off an assist from Maddie…
Baseball: Brentsville 3, James Wood 2
NOKESVILLE — James Wood’s last-inning rally came up a run short in a loss to Brentsville on Friday. The Colonels (10-8) trailed 3-1 entering the seventh. They loaded the bases…
Baseball: Loudoun Valley 8, James Wood 6
WINCHESTER — Trailing 8-0, James Wood scored six runs in the bottom of the seventh inning but ultimately saw its rally end with a strikeout with runners on first and third.…
Girls’ Soccer – James Wood 0, Fauquier 0
WINCHESTER — Alaynah McGuire made five saves as James Wood tied Fauquier on Tuesday. The Colonels are 11-0-2.
Baseball: James Wood 4, Fauquier 2
WINCHESTER — Brock Whipkey tossed a three-hitter as James Wood notched a victory over Fauquier on Tuesday. Whipkey allowed one earned run, while walking one and striking out seven. Leading…
Softball: James Wood 14, Fauquier 3 (5)
WINCHESTER — James Wood defeated Fauquier for its eighth straight win on Tuesday. The Colonels (13-2) led 3-2 after one inning, 7-2 after two, 8-2 after three and 14-3 after…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood soccer player Kelsey Gass
James Wood High School 18-year-old senior Sport: Soccer. Position: Midfielder Parents: Krista and Kraig Gass Hometown: Winchester What do you love about soccer?: I love the connection of the community…
Powerful Wood, Handley girls tie in first matchup of season
WINCHESTER — It’s much too early to tell how teams will be seeded in the North section of the Region 4D girls’ soccer tournament. But as of right now, the…
James Wood avenges softball loss against Sherando
WINCHESTER — Both the James Wood and Sherando softball teams made their share of mistakes on Wednesday in Class 4 Northwestern District matchup that had some regional playoff implications attached.…
Softball: James Wood 10, Kettle Run 1
WINCHESTER — Kati Brannon allowed one hit and one hit on 5.2 innings while striking out 10 batters in James Wood’s win over Kettle Run on Thursday. The Colonels (13-2)…
Baseball: James Wood 1, Kettle Run 0
WINCHESTER — Parker Kerns struck out 10 batters and walked none in a three-hit shutout as James Wood defeated Kettle Run on Thursday. The Colonels (9-6) also were held to…
Boys’ tennis: Handley 7, James Wood 1
WINCHESTER — Handley improved to 11-1 overall and 8-0 in the Class 4 Northwestern District in a match halted by rain on Tuesday. Singles winners: Handley: No. 2 Ty Dickson 8-4; No.…
Girls’ tennis: Handley 5, James Wood 1
WINCHESTER — Handley won five of six singles matches to clinch a Class 4 Northwestern District win over James Wood before rain canceled the doubles matches on Tuesday. The Judges improved…
Boys’ soccer: Handley 9, James Wood 0
WINCHESTER — Handley rolled to a Class 4 Northwestern District victory over James Wood on Tuesday afternoon. Handley (12-0) raced to a 6-0 lead at the half. Eight different players…
James Wood scores baseball win over Handley
WINCHESTER — James Wood scored five runs in the first inning and went on to an 8-4 Class Northwestern District baseball win against Handley on Wednesday at Bodie Grim Field.…
Softball: James Wood 2, Tuscarora 0
LEESBURG — Jenna Shull and Sophia Gerald combined on a two-hit shutout to lead James Wood — which scored both of its runs in the top of the first inning…
Baseball: Tuscarora 9, James Wood 5
LEESBURG — Tuscarora ended James Wood’s four-game winning streak and completed a season sweep with a win over the Colonels on Monday. James Wood (7-6) tied the game at 3-3…
Girls’ track & field notebook: Kieffer leads strong distance effort for Wood
WINCHESTER — As a first-year runner in 2023, James Wood’s Alina Kieffer certainly had her share of success, which included placing third in the Class 4 Northwestern District in the…
Pratt-Perez rallies to win 800, leads Wood boys to second place at ABI track meet
WINCHESTER — As Woodgrove senior Prescott Noll chased James Wood senior Ethan Pratt-Perez on the backstretch of the second lap of the 800-meter fast heat on Saturday, people on the…
Wood girls second at ABI track
WINCHESTER — While making the announcement for the girls’ Most Valuable Performer award at Saturday’s 55th H. Brian Landes Apple Blossom Track & Field Invitational, James Wood coach Craig Woshner…
Girls’ Soccer – James Wood 9, Skyline 0
WINCHESTER — Avery Wright had a hat trick to lead James Wood to a win over Skyline on Friday that improved the Colonels to 10-0. Other James Wood leaders: McKenna…
Boys’ soccer: James Wood 8, Skyline 0
FRONT ROYAL — Daylin Paige had two goals and three assists to lead James Wood to a rout against Skyline on Friday. The Colonels improved to 6-3-1. James Wood leaders:…
Softball: James Wood 10, Skyline 0 (5)
FRONT ROYAL — Kati Brannon threw four shutout innings and delivered a homer and two doubles at the plate as James Wood blanked Skyline on Friday. Brannon allowed one hit…
James Wood bats heat up in baseball win over Skyline
FRONT ROYAL — Trailing 1-0 through four innings, James Wood’s offense erupted in the final three innings to secure a 12-4 baseball win over Skyline on Friday. The Colonels (7-5)…
Softball: James Wood 6, Washington (W.Va.) 1
WINCHESTER — Jenna Shull and Sophia Gerald combined on a two-hitter as James Wood topped Washington (W.Va.) on Wednesday. Shull struck out five in four innings, while Gerald had four…
Baseball: James Wood 7, Washington (W.Va.) 3
WINCHESTER — James Wood grabbed a 5-1 lead after two innings and held on for a triumph against Washington (W.Va.) on Wednesday. The Colonels improved to 6-5 on the season.…
Wood baseball beats Millbrook to even record at 5-5
WINCHESTER — After starting the season with three straight losses, the James Wood High School baseball team seems to be back on the right track and ready to battle for…
Girls’ soccer: James Wood 1, Millbrook 0
WINCHESTER — Sloane Ferrebee scored off a Maddie Shirley assist in the second half to lift James Wood to a Class 4 Northwestern District win over Millbrook at the Colonels’…
Another Demus PK goal sparks Pioneer boys past Wood
WINCHESTER — Millbrook boys’ soccer coach Rhonda Cottino figured she used seven people at the forward positions on Tuesday night, and she said, “I think each one of them brought…
Brannon helps James Wood overpower Millbrook in softball
WINCHESTER — Having worked as Kati Brannon’s hitting instructor for three years, James Wood softball coach Patrick Gibson says he isn’t the least bit astounded by the freshman’s recent power…
Track & Field: Wolverine Classic
PURCELLVILLE — Noah Harris, Micah Carlson and Quincy Walker each took individual titles to lead the Sherando boys to a second-place team finish at the Wolverine Classic on Friday. Host…
Boys’ Soccer – James Wood 3, Manassas Park 1
WINCHESTER — James Wood led 3-0 at the half in a win over Manassas Park on Friday and improved to 5-2-1. James Wood leaders: Tyler Dewarf, Daylin Paige, Ian Longo 1 goal…
Girls’ soccer: James Wood 14, Manassas Park 0
MANASSAS PARK — Kelsey Gass (two assists) and McKenna Newcome (one assist) each scored three goals as James Wood buried Manassas Park on Friday. The Colonels improved to 8-0. Other…
James Wood 19, Heritage 3 (5)
LEESBURG — Kati Brannon pitched a complete game for her first varsity win and Cadence Rieg hit two home runs to lead James Wood to a win over Heritage on…
Wood’s Pratt-Perez signs to run with NCAA Division I Bucknell
Ethan Pratt-Perez’s senior year keeps getting better and better. The James Wood High School senior — who achieved his best-ever state meet finishes in cross country (second in the fall)…
Track & field: Handley tops boys’ field
WINCHESTER — Handley captured the boys’ team meet and the Judges placed second in the girls’ competition during a Northwestern District meet at Millbrook on Wednesday. In the boys’ meet,…
Softball: Liberty 7, James Wood 4
BEALETON — Trailing 4-1, Liberty erupted for six runs in the bottom of the fifth to knock off James Wood in Class 4 Northwestern District action. Pitcher LC Smith blasted…
Baseball: James Wood 17, Liberty 5
BEALETON — James Wood raced to a 9-0 lead after two innings and rolled to a Class 4 Northwestern District romp against Liberty on Tuesday. Deuce Strosnider drove in five…
Girls’ Soccer – James Wood 7, Liberty 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood improved to 7-0 overall and 5-0 in the Class 4 Northwestern District with a win over Liberty on Tuesday. James Wood leaders: Jolie Jenkins, McKenna Newcome…
Soccer: James Wood boys complete sweep of Liberty
BEALETON — Brayden Pineda had a goal and assist as James Wood defeated Liberty 3-1 in Class 4 Northwestern District action on Tuesday to complete a season sweep. The Colonels…
Softball: James Wood 12, Tuscarora 10
WINCHESTER — Skyla Compton blasted a two-run, walk-off homer in the bottom of the seventh inning to cap a three-run rally as James Wood topped Tuscarora on Monday. Trailing 10-9,…
Baseball: Tuscarora 7, James Wood 1
WINCHESTER — Tuscarora broke open a 1-1 game with three runs in the each of the fourth and fifth innings to knock off James Wood on Monday. Kemper Omps’ RBI…
Boys’ tennis: Handley 9, James Wood 0
WINCHESTER — Handley shutout James Wood in seven matches in a Class 4 Northwestern District road win on Monday. The Judges are 7-1 (5-0 district). Singles winners: No. 1 Jack…
Handley cruises past Wood in girls’ tennis
WINCHESTER — Handley didn’t drop a game in six matches as part of 9-0 Class 4 Northwestern District girls’ tennis win over James Wood on Monday at the Judges’ Slaughter…
Boys’ Handley Invitational
WINCHESTER — With six scholalrship offers already from NCAA Division I schools, Handley junior lineman Jaishaun Offutt has a bright future ahead of him in football. As evidencd by the…
Girls’ Handley Invitational
WINCHESTER — After scoring seven goals in two soccer games at James R. Wilkins Jr. Stadium on Thursday and Friday, Emeryce Worrell achieved her one goal on the stadium track…
Girls’ tennis: Sherando 7, James Wood 2
WINCHESTER — Sherando remained unbeaten as the Warriors knocked off James Wood in Class 4 Northwestern District action on Friday. Sherando (8-0) won five of six singles matches to clinch…
Boys’ tennis: Sherando 8, James Wood 1
WINCHESTER — Sherando improved to 8-1 with a Class 4 Northwestern District win over James Wood on Friday. Singles winners: Sherando: No. 2 Vishan Bhagat 8-1; No. 3 Sam Brooks 8-1; No.…
Boys’ soccer: James Wood 1, Sherando 0
WINCHESTER — Seth Rakowski scored off a corner kick in the 57th minute to give James Wood a Class 4 Northwestern District victory over Sherando on Friday. Zach Myers had five…
James Wood girls complete sweep of Sherando
STEPHENS CITY — On Friday night, James Wood girls’ soccer fans experienced the familiar sight of Jolie Jenkins and McKenna Newcome playing a role in numerous goals, and Sherando girls’…
James Wood offense heats up in 10-1 win over Sherando
WINCHESTER — After his team knocked off James Wood earlier this season, Sherando High School baseball coach Craig Bodenschatz was adamant that the teams in Region 4D still had to…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood soccer player Colby Fields
James Wood High School 18-year-old senior Sport: Soccer. Position: Forward Parents: Carol Fields and James Fields Hometown: Winchester What do you love about soccer?: The aspect of being able to…
Baseball: Broad Run 11, James Wood 6
ASHBURN — Broad Run scored nine runs in the bottom of the third inning and James Wood could not recover on Tuesday. Trailing 11-2, the Colonels (2-4) scored four times…
Boys’ basketball: James Wood hires Bates
Former Millbrook High School coach Ben Bates is returning to Frederick County to be James Wood High School’s new head boys’ basketball coach, James Wood announced in a news release…
Festival announces athletes to be honored at Sports Breakfast
The 97th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival has announced the list of area high school and college athletes who will be honored at the Partlow Insurance Sports Breakfast on May 4.…
Wood’s Spence to play volleyball for Shenandoah
James Wood senior middle hitter Ashlynn Spence signed to play volleyball for Shenandoah University in a ceremony at James Wood on Wednesday. Spence ranked fourth in the area in blocks…
Girls’ soccer: James Wood 9, Liberty 1
BEALETON — James Wood improved to 5-0 overall and 3-0 in the Class 4 Northwestern District with a win over Liberty on Monday. James Wood leaders: Jolie Jenkins 4 goals,…
Boys’ soccer: James Wood 3, Liberty 0
WINCHESTER — Brayden Pineda had two goals to lead James Wood to a Class 4 Northwestern District win over Liberty on Monday. The Colonels are 2-2-1 (2-1 district). Other James…
Girls’ Tennis – James Wood 7, Liberty 2
BEALETON — James Wood took five of six singles matches in a Class 4 Northwestern District win over Liberty on Monday. James Wood singles winners: No. 1 Sydney Delawder 8-0;…
Softball: James Wood 12, Liberty 0 (5)
WINCHESTER — Kati Brannon belted a homer, a double and drove in five runs as James Wood cruised to a Class 4 Northwestern District clash against Liberty on Monday. Cadence…
Track & field: Wood girls, Sherando boys win Strasburg meet
STRASBURG — The James Wood girls and the Sherando boys captured the 14-team Ram Country Invitational on Monday night. The James Wood girls scored 132 points to beat runner-up Sherando…
Baseball: James Wood 6, Liberty 2
WINCHESTER — Garett McAlexander pitched five shutout innings as James Wood knocked off Liberty in Class 4 Northwestern District action. McAlexander was dominant for the Colonels (2-3, 2-1). The right-hander…
Final Boys’ Basketball Leaders
Region 4D North ;W;L Charlottesville;21;5 Handley;18;6 Sherando;15;8 Orange County;14;11 Liberty;7;13 Millbrook;7;15 James Wood;7;15 Class 4 Northwestern District records: Handley 7-1; Sherando 6-2; Millbrook 4-4; James Wood 2-6; Liberty 1-7. Private…
All-Area Boys’ Basketball: First Team
Will Braun-Duin Handley — Freshman Guard Led the area with a 23.5 scoring average, 84.6 percent foul shooting and 70 made 3-pointers. Also among the area leaders in rebounds (6.0),…
All-Area Boys’ Basketball: Second Team
Moses Day, Clarke County, senior, center Cassius Williams, Sherando, senior, guard Jaevon Brisco, Handley, sophomore, guard Brandon Waters, James Wood, senior, guard Cohen Creswell, Millbrook, senior, forward Kaplan Ambrose, Handley,…
Final Girls’ Basketball Leaders
Region 4D North ;W;L Charlottesville;27;1 Handley;22;1 Orange County;16;8 Millbrook;12;11 Sherando;10;10 James Wood;9;13 Liberty;1;18 Class 4 Northwestern District records: Handley 8-0; Millbrook 5-3; Sherando 4-4; James Wood 3-5; Liberty 0-8. Private…
All-Area Girls’ Basketball First Team
Reagan Edsell Handley — Sophomore Forward Led the area with 12.0 rebounds and 5.6 steals per game. Second with a 17.1 scoring average. Selected Class 4 Northwestern District Player of…
All-Area Girls’ Basketball: Second Team
Josie Russell, James Wood, junior, center Jada Arrington, Millbrook, junior, guard Cameron Hobson, Handley, sophomore, guard Farren Crist, Sherando, junior, guard Valentina Burrill, Millbrook, senior, forward Selene Good, Clarke County,…
Final Wrestling Leaders
Individual Records (Ranked by winning percentage — .500 or better records listed — minimum 20 matches) ;W-L;Pct. 106 pounds Hayden Black, Wood;35-5;.875 Alex Sardelis, Handley;37-13;.740 Landon Jones, Millbrook;33-12;.733 Kaden Frock,…
All-Area Wrestling First Team
Hayden Black James Wood — Freshman 106 pounds Black (35-5) placed 3rd in Class 4 state. 2nd in Region 4D. Tied for 8th in area in wins. Had 14 pins.…
All-Area Wrestling Second Team
Kaden Frock, Sherando, sophomore, 106 pounds Damien Costello, Sherando, junior, 120 pounds Seth Merryman, James Wood, junior, 132 pounds Landon Roper, Clarke County, senior, 132 pounds Alex Stubblefield, Millbrook, sophomore,…
Final Girls’ Swimming Leaders
50-yard freestyle Madelynn Twigg, Sherando;25.52 Kiera Webster, Millbrook;25.63 Lauren Thompson, Wood;27.05 100-yard freestyle Madelynn Twigg, Sherando;53.66 Shane Kim, Handley;57.40 Kiera Webster, Millbrook;57.72 200-yard freestyle Madelynn Twigg, Sherando;2:03.96 Shane Kim, Handley;2:05.37…
All-Area Girls’ Swimming Second Team
Sophia Caruso, James Wood junior Sophia Howard, James Wood sophomore Savannah Judy, Sherando sophomore Samantha Krueger, James Wood senior Ellie Luong, Sherando sophomore Ansley Pendleton, Millbrook sophomore Laura Salley, Handley…
All-Area Girls’ Swimming First Team
Madelynn Twigg Sherando — Senior Class 4 meet: 8th in 100 free (All-State) and 100 back (All-State). Region 4D: 100 back champion and 2nd in 100 free. Led area in…
Final Boys’ Swimming Leaders
50-yard freestyle Jefferson Fairbanks, Clarke;22.01 Joe Warnagiris, Wood;22.59 Ethan Britton, Wood;23.00 100-yard freestyle Joe Warnagiris, Wood;47.94 Eddie Grimes, Wood;51.88 Alex Hua, Wood;52.60 200-yard freestyle Joe Warnagiris, Wood;1:47.08 Eddie Grimes, Wood;1:49.11…
All-Area Boys’ Swimming First Team
Joe Warnagiris James Wood — Junior Class 4 meet: State champion in 200 IM (All-State) and 100 breast (All-State). Region 4D: 200 IM and 100 back champion. Led area in…
All-Area Boys’ Swimming Second Team
Zach Harrington, James Wood freshman Josh Harty, James Wood sophomore Jackson Hepner, Sherando junior Ron Martin, Clarke County senior Michael Thompson, James Wood sophomore Jack Westbrook, Clarke County junior Patrick…
Boys’ Swimming Coach of the Year: James Wood’s Jessica Barr
James Wood’s Jessica Barr is The Winchester Star Boys’ Swimming Coach of the Year for the second time in three seasons. The Colonels lost six key swimmers from last year’s…
Boys’ Swimmer of the Year: James Wood’s Joe Warnagiris
WINCHESTER — When asked about two races in December in which he was the runner-up to Kettle Run junior Jackson Tischler, James Wood junior Joe Warnagiris said he wished the…
Girls’ soccer: James Wood 3, Millbrook 1
WINCHESTER — Senior McKenna Newcome scored her first two goals of the season to help James Wood to a Class 4 Northwestern District win over Millbrook on Thursday. McKenna’s first…
James Wood softball edges Millbrook
WINCHESTER — Clutch pitching and clutch hitting will win you a lot of games, and the James Wood softball team got both Thursday night. Senior Jenna Shull broke a 4-4…
James Wood tops Millbrook for first baseball win of season
WINCHESTER — When the James Wood and Millbrook baseball teams have squared off against each other over the past three seasons, usually something bigger than bragging rights was on the…
Millbrook boys top James Wood in overtime
WINCHESTER — Hamilton Lopez wasn’t in the huddle when Millbrook head coach Rhonda Cottino praised him the first time, but his delayed arrival meant the entire team got to hear…
Ahakuelo signs to play volleyball with Delaware State
WINCHESTER — One of the biggest contributors to the first two state titles in James Wood volleyball history is now the first member of those teams to earn a full…
Girls’ soccer: James Wood 3, Clarke County 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood senior All-State midfielder McKenna Newcome had an assist in her first extended action of the season to help the Colonels to a win over Clarke County…
Softball: James Wood 10, Clarke County 0 (5)
WINCHESTER — Cadence Rieg pitched a one-hit shutout to lead James Wood to a win over Clarke County that completed a season sweep on Tuesday. Rieg struck out seven batters…
Boys’ soccer: James Wood 1, Clarke County 1
BERRYVILLE — After losing in its first game with Clarke County, James Wood managed a tie in the rematch on Tuesday at Feltner Stadium. Jose Ramirez scored on a penalty…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood tennis player David Hutchins
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Tennis. Position: No. 2 singles and No. 1 doubles Parents: Joy and Lee Hutchins Hometown: Cross Junction What do you love about tennis?:…
Colonel boys, girls third in meet
NOKESVILLE — The James Wood boys and girls each took third place in a five-team meet at Brentsville on Wednesday. In the boys’ competition, Kettle Run scored 155 points and…
Boys’ track & field preview: Area distance scene looking strong again
Area distance runners have left their mark at some major track & field competitions over the past few years, and this spring will likely feature similar success. On Saturday, Handley…
Girls’ tennis: Sherando 9, James Wood 0
STEPHENS CITY — Sherando won eight matches by at least six games in defeating James Wood in a Class 4 Northwestern District match on Tuesday. The Warriors are 4-0 (2-0…
Boys’ tennis: Sherando 8, James Wood 1
STEPHENS CITY — Sherando won all but one singles match in defeating James Wood in Class 4 Northwestern District action on Tuesday. The Warriors are 4-0 (2-0 district). Singles winners:…
Boys’ soccer: James Wood 5, Sherando 0
STEPHENS CITY — Five different players scored for James Wood as Colonels blanked Sherando in Class 4 Northwestern District action on Tuesday. The Colonels improved to 1-1, while the Warriors…
Strong start, Wray propel Sherando softball past James Wood
STEPHENS CITY — In winning the Class 4 Northwestern District tournament softball championship game, James Wood had the last feel-good moment in its season series with Sherando in 2023. For…
Colonel girls shut out Sherando
WINCHESTER — Prior to this season, James Wood junior Sloane Ferrebee said the last time she played forward was for her Under-8 soccer team. With the way Ferrebee is playing…
Sophomore reliever helps Sherando get baseball win over James Wood
STEPHENS CITY — Entering a game with the bases loaded isn’t exactly an ideal situation for a relief pitcher. Having plunked a batter and going 3-0 on the next hitter…
Girls’ track & field preview: Handley’s Worrell looking for more state glory
After conquering Liberty University’s indoor facility, Handley junior Emeryce Worrell will now try to do the same at the Lynchburg institution’s outdoor complex. Worrell captured state titles in the 55…
Boys’ soccer: Clarke County 2, James Wood 0
WINCHESTER — Clarke County defeated James Wood in the season opener for both teams on Friday. Clarke County leaders: Jackson Ellis, Jose Ramirez 1 goal each; Johnny Mercer 1 assist.
Wood’s Newcome inspires, leads as she deals with rare kidney disease
BERRYVILLE — By producing 60 goals and 56 assists, McKenna Newcome has heard her a lot of applause during her girls’ soccer career at James Wood High School. Colonels fans…
Boys’ tennis outlook
Last spring, area teams were hoping that there was a proverbial crack in the Handley armor and maybe it was possible to end the Judges’ Northwestern District dominance. But like…
Baseball: Loudoun Valley 8, James Wood 7 (8)
PURCELLVILLE — Loudoun Valley scored three times in the bottom of the eighth to knock off James Wood on Thursday. The Colonels (0-2) scored a run in the top of…
Ferrebee’s overtime goal lifts James Wood girls over Clarke
Shull, Rieg fuel James Wood softball win over Clarke County BERRYVILLE — Over 80 minutes of regulation, three future NCAA Division I soccer players who combined for 113 goals last…
Shull, Rieg fuel James Wood softball win over Clarke County
BERRYVILLE — With the loss of seven seniors from last season’s Region 4C championship squad, the James Wood High School softball team has quite a few new faces in the…
Baseball: Fauquier 7, James Wood 1
WARRENTON — James Wood was held to three hits as the Colonels dropped their season-opener at Fauquier. James Wood leaders: Deuce Strosnider 1-2, walk; Zack Woskobunik 1-3 (double); Coby Nesselrodt…
Softball: James Wood 3, Fauquier 1
WARRENTON — Cadence Rieg allowed zero earned runs, three hits, two walks and struck out five batters in a complete game as James Wood opened its season with a win…
Girls’ tennis preview: Area teams rebuilding from graduation
Last spring, two of the area’s best girls’ high school teams proved to be two of the state’s best. Sherando and Handley squared off against each other a whopping six…
Girls’ soccer preview: Clarke County looks to continue dominance
This time around, the Clarke County girls’ soccer team’s state title defense might be a little harder to stop. The 2022 team lost five starters from the 2021 championship squad,…
Softball preview: Colonels look to make another run at states
Last season, the James Wood softball team made school history by winning the Region 4C title and advancing to the state quarterfinals for the first time. Now playing in a…
Boys’ soccer preview: Handley, Clarke look to sustain success
The Handley boys’ soccer team didn’t let five forfeited games stop it from having a stellar season in 2023. With the amount of talent the Judges bring back in 2024,…
College wrestling: Wood grad Nuss 6th at regions
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — James Wood graduate and Wilkes University junior Christopher Nuss placed sixth at 184 pounds on Saturday at the NCAA Division III Southeast Wrestling Tournament. The top three…
Wood grad Beatty earns Converse athletic department award
James Wood graduate Lauren Beatty has been named the Converse University athletic department’s female Athlete of the Month for February. The honor was bestowed after the sophomore was named the…
Baseball preview: Teams looking to new faces on mound
Pitching has been at a premium the past two seasons in the Class 4 Northwestern District. James Wood and Millbrook piled up many wins because of their standout arms and…
Class 4 State Indoor Track – Day 2
LYNCHBURG — Handley junior Emeryce Worrell won two individual events and contributed to a winning relay in the girls’ meet at the Class 4 indoor state track and field championships…
All Region 4D – Boys’ Basketball
Handley freshman Will Braun-Duin and Sherando senior Trey Williams were area players selected to the All-Region 4D teams that were released Monday. Brauin-Duin, a 6-foot-2 guard who was the Class…
All-Region 4D – Girls’ Basketball
Handley sisters Reagan and Corin Edsell, along with Millbrook center Jaliah Jackson, are local First Team selections as the All-Region 4D teams were announced on Monday. Reagan Edsell, a sophomore…
Class 4 State Indoor Track – Day 1
LYNCHBURG — Handley junior Jaishaun Offutt broke a school record with his final throw to win the boys’ shot put title on the opening day of the Class 4 state…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood girls’ swimmer Kallie Gyurisin
James Wood High School 16-year-old junior Sport: Girls’ swimming. Events: 100 breaststroke, 200 individual medley and relays Parents: Karen and Zach Gyurisin Hometown: Winchester What do you love about swimming?:…
Indoor track: Region 4D Meet
AMHERST — Handley’s Emeryce Worrell won two individual events and was part of a winning relay team as she led locals in the Region 4D indoor track & field meet…
James Wood’s Warnagiris wins two state swimming titles
The top of the Virginia High School League state medal podium can no longer be considered uncharted waters for Frederick County swimming. No Frederick County boy or girl in history…
Class 4 State Wrestling Tournament
Anthony Lucchiani took another dominant step toward the ultimate goal on Saturday. The Sherando junior captured his third Virginia High School League state championship in three seasons, capturing the Class…
Seven local wrestlers advance to Class 4 semis
IRGINIA BEACH — Seven local wrestlers will compete in the championship semifinals after winning two matches each at the Class 4 state tournament on Friday at the Virginia Beach Sports Center.…
Class 4 Northwestern District Team – Girls’ Basketball
Handley sophomore Reagan Edsell was named Class 4 Northwestern District Player of the Year and the Judges’ Katlyn Orndorff was named Coach of the Year in voting by the league…
Class 4 Northwestern District Team – Boys’ Basketball
Handley freshman Will Braun-Duin was named Class 4 Northwestern District Player of the Year and Zach Harrell-Zook was selected Coach of the Year in voting by the league coaches that…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood boys’ swimmer Michael Thompson
James Wood High School 15-year-old sophomore Sport: Boys’ swimming. Events: 200 and 500 freestyle. Parents: Faye and Dean Thompson Hometown: Winchester What do you love about swimming?: Unlike other sports,…
Handley boys close out regular season with win over James Wood
WINCHESTER — Friday’s regular-season finale had no impact on the future for the Handley boys’ basketball team. The Judges already knew their seeding, their opponent, site and time in the…
Handley girls complete perfect regular season with win over James Wood
WINCHESTER — The Handley girls’ basketball team took a loss on Thursday. In a coin flip that could have possibly determined the top seed in the North section of the…
Swimming: James Wood places third in Region 4D
CHRISTIANSBURG — Led by double individual winner Joseph Warnagiris, James Wood placed third to lead local teams at the Region 4D meet on Tuesday at the Christiansburg Aquatic Center. The…
Boys’ Basketball – Washington (W.Va.) 49, James Wood 44
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — James Wood dropped to 7-14 with a loss to Washington (W.Va.) on Tuesday. The Colonels trailed 16-12 after one quarter, 27-23 at the half and 36-30 after…
Sherando captures Region 4D wrestling title
ORANGE — The Sherando wrestling team beat Orange County in a dual and finisher higher than the Hornets in Orange County’s own tournament during the regular season. On Saturday, the…
Girls’ Basketball – Brentsville 48, James Wood 37
WINCHESTER — Brentsville rallied in the second half to knock off James Wood (9-12) on Friday. James Wood leaders: Brooklynn Medina 13 points; Josie Russell 11 points, 9 rebounds; Mia Fritz 6…
James Wood boys rout Brentsville
NOKESVILLE — James Wood outscored Brentsville by 29 points in the first half and finished with a 70-36 boys’ basketball win on Friday. The Colonels (7-13) led 18-9 after one quarter,…
James Wood 51, Washington (W.Va.) 43
WINCHESTER — James Wood outscored Washington (W.Va.) 16-7 in the fourth quarter to earn a win on Thursday. The Colonels led 13-8 after one quarter, 21-15 at the half and…
Area Briefs: James Wood girls rally to victory
WINCHESTER — Brooklynn Medina scored seven of her game-high 15 points int the final period as the James Wood High School girls’ basketball team rallied to a 40-37 win over…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood girls’ basketball player Brooklynn Medina
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Girls’ basketball. Position: Guard Parent: Kayla Taylor Hometown: Martinsburg, W. Va., moved to Winchester this year. What do you love about basketball?: I…
Swimming: Millbrook sweeps meet
WINCHESTER — Millbrook’s boys’ and girls’ swim teams each went 3-0 during a local quad at Jim Barnett Park on Saturday. In the boys’ meet, the Pioneers defeated Sherando (102-34),…
Girls’ basketball: Fauquier 42, James Wood 26
WINCHESTER — James Wood was held scoreless in the fourth quarter as the Colonels fell against Fauquier on Monday. James Wood (7-11) led 16-15 at the half, but the Falcons…
Boys’ Basketball – Fauquier 60, James Wood 45
WARRENTON — James Wood fell to 6-13 with a loss to Fauquier on Monday. Leaders: James Wood: Ashton Kees 15 points; Brandon Waters, Kemper Omps 7 points each. Fauquier: Dylan…
Wood boys defeat Millbrook with late surge
WINCHESTER — Twenty-three seconds after committing his fourth foul and going to the bench, 6-foot-2 Millbrook forward Cohen Creswell was back on the court with 5:44 left in the game…
Pioneer girls complete season sweep of Wood
WINCHESTER — Millbrook junior Jada Arrington came from behind to swat the layup attempt of James Wood’s Erin Link out of bounds with 2:35 left in the first quarter, then…
Wrestling – James Wood goes 1-1 at Fauquier
WARRENTON — James Wood defeated Fauquier 36-32 and lost to McLean 44-32 in a competition at Fauquier High School on Saturday. James Wood leaders: 2-0 wrestlers: Max Mooney (120, 2…
Swimming – James Wood teams sweep quad
WINCHESTER — The James Wood boys and girls swimming teams each went 3-0 in a meet on Friday at Jim Barnett Park. The boys defeated Millbrook 88-70, Handley 101-29 and…
Wrestling: James Wood goes 2-1 in quad
MANASSAS PARK — James Wood went 2-1 in a quad competition on Wednesday at Manassas Park. The Colonels beat the host Cougars 75-6 and Liberty 62-18, and lost to Brentsville…
Boys’ Basketball – Kettle Run 57, James Wood 46
WINCHESTER — Kettle Run broke open a one-point game and outscored James Wood 18-8 in the fourth quarter of a victory on Wednesday. The Colonels (5-12) led 18-11 after one…
College football roundup: A look at how former area high school players fared in 2023
James Wood Sam Adkins, Bridgewater: A senior linebacker, Adkins played in 10 games and made 34 tackles (18 solo) to rank seventh on the Eagles, and had two pass breakups.…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood wrestler James Battulga
James Wood High School 16-year-old junior Sport: Wrestling. Weight class: 150 pounds Parent: Battulga Gur Hometown: Charles Town, W.Va. (moved to Winchester three years ago) What do you love about…
Girls’ basketball: James Wood 30, Kettle Run 29
NOKESVILLE — James Wood survived a rough night at the foul line to score a victory against Kettle Run on Tuesday. The Colonels (6-10) went 4 of 18 from the…
Boys Basketball – James Wood 64, Liberty 63
BEALETON — Ashton Kees scored on a layup off a Brodie Sirbaugh assist with one second left as James Wood defeated Liberty in a Class 4 Northwestern District game on Monday.…
Wrestling – Judges Invitational
WINCHESTER — With 58 seconds left in the second period of the 138-pound championship match at Saturday’s Judges Invitational, the referee stopped the match to penalize Powhatan’s Talon Harness. “He…
Millbrook grapples past James Wood
WINCHESTER — Kenny Spaulding’s fall at 113 pounds clinched Millbrook’s 37-30 wrestling victory over James Wood on Thursday. The Pioneers led 31-30 heading into the final match,where Spaulding got the…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood boys’ basketball player Ethan Abbott
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Basketball. Position: Guard Parents: Melissa Hamman and Jeremy Abbott Hometown: Winchester What do you love about basketball?: I love just how fun and…
James Wood whips Central to end skid
WOODSTOCK — James Wood snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 64-43 boys’ high school basketball romp against Central on Wednesday. The Colonels (4-10) led 12-8 after one quarter and…
Girls’ Basketball – James Wood 77, Liberty 20
WINCHESTER — James Wood took a 24-0 lead after one quarter and went on to defeat Liberty in a Class 4 Northwestern District game on Monday. The Colonels (6-9, 3-3…
Swimming: James Wood sweeps quad
WINCHESTER — The James Wood boys and girls each went 3-0 in a quad competition on Friday night at Jim Barnett Park, and the Clarke County boys and girls each…
Northwestern District Wrestling Tournament
WARRENTON — Anthony Lucchiani (138 pounds) and Zachary Hayes (144) each won their weight classes to lead Sherando to second place at the Northwestern District wrestling tournament on Friday at…
James Wood girls flip earlier result against Sherando
WINCHESTER — While the James Wood girls’ basketball team fell by 20 points against Handley on Wednesday, the Colonels actually left Maddex-Omps Gymnasium feeling a little different about themselves. And…
Late first-half run spurs Sherando boys past James Wood
WINCHESTER — Sherando’s Trey Williams grabbed James Wood’s cross-court pass out of the air on the right side of the floor with about six seconds to go in the first…
Fast start propels Handley girls past James Wood
WINCHESTER — Handley girls’ basketball coach Katlynn Orndoff said after the team beat Sherando on Dec. 13 that the Judges were going to look to expand upon focusing on just…
Braun-Duin fuels Handley’s triumph against James Wood
WINCHESTER — You wouldn’t think that the area’s leading scorer would be disappointed with how he was shooting the basketball, but that’s exactly what Handley’s Will Braun-Duin was thinking heading…
Girls’ Basketball – Wayne (W.Va.) 67, James Wood 35
McHENRY, Md. — James Wood lost to Wayne (W.Va.) on Saturday to finish 0-2 at the Deep Creek Lake Holiday Classic at Garrett College. The Colonels are 4-8. James Wood…
Girls’ Basketball – Southern Garrett 49, James Wood 33
McHENRY, Md. — James Wood lost to Southern Garrett (Md.) on Friday during the first day of action in the Deep Creek Lake Holiday Classic at Garrett College. The Colonels…
Final football defensive leaders
Northwestern District Class 4 ;Overall;District ;W;L;W;L;PF;PA Handley;8;4;4;0;378;284 Millbrook;7;4;3;1;356;195 Sherando;5;6;2;2;292;229 Liberty;5;6;1;3;281;318 James Wood;4;6;0;4;210;311 Bull Run District ;Overall;District ;W;L;W;L;PF;PA Central;12;1;5;0;372;124 Strasburg;8;3;4;1;326;165 Clarke County;9;3;3;2;356;140 Madison County;5;6;2;3;336;334 Luray;2;8;1;4;171;320 Page County;1;9;0;5;151;484 Team Defense ;G;Run;Pass;Total;Avg Clarke;12;1491;486;1987;165.6…
Final football offensive leaders
Northwestern District Class 4 ;Overall;District ;W;L;W;L;PF;PA Handley;8;4;4;0;378;284 Millbrook;7;4;3;1;356;195 Sherando;5;6;2;2;292;229 Liberty;5;6;1;3;281;318 James Wood;4;6;0;4;210;311 Bull Run District ;Overall;District ;W;L;W;L;PF;PA Central;12;1;5;0;372;124 Strasburg;8;3;4;1;326;165 Clarke County;9;3;3;2;356;140 Madison County;5;6;2;3;336;334 Luray;2;8;1;4;171;320 Page County;1;9;0;5;151;484 Team Offense ;G;Run;Pass;Total;Avg Handley;12;3170;1127;4297;429.7…
All-Area Football: First Team Offense
Manno Lusca Handley — Senior Running back Was second in the area with 1,344 yards and 18 touchdowns while sharing time in the backfield. Averaged 9.0 yards per carry. Selected…
All-Area Football: Second Team Offense
QB: Christian Metzger, Handley, Sr. RB: Christian Ruiz, Sherando, Sr. RB: Tyson Mallory, Millbrook, Sr. RB: Elijah Richards, James Wood, Sr. WR: Sam Jackson, James Wood, Sr. TE: Noah Smith,…
All-Area Football: Honorable Mention Offense
C: Aaron Welsh, Clarke County, Sr. OL: Colton Lanham, James Wood, Sr. OL: Ezra Doyle-Naegeli, Millbrook, Jr. RB: Dominik Ramirez, James Wood, So. RB: Wyatt Palmer, Clarke County, Jr. RB:…
All-Area Football: First Team Defense
Carson Chinn Clarke County — Junior Linebacker Led the area with 146 tackles, topping the 100 mark for his third straight season. Selected First Team All-Region 2B and All-Bull Run…
All-Area Football: Second Team Defense
DL: Logan Vollmers, Handley, Sr. DL: Hunter Ratchford, Sherando, Jr. DL: Carson Green, Handley, So. DL: Saia Tuivailala, Clarke County, Jr. LB: Fernando Martinez, Millbrook, Sr. LB: Landon Roper, Clarke…
All-Area Football: Honorable Mention Defense
DL: Jordyn Sweetser, James Wood, Jr. DL: Matthew Tapscott, Clarke County, Sr. DL: Drew Tyson, Sherando, Sr. DL: Tanner Barb, Millbrook, Sr. DL: Brandon Waters, James Wood, Sr. LB: Vincent…
Volleyball Player of the Year: James Wood’s Kennedy Spaid
In 2022, eight of the 10 players selected to the Class 4 All-State First Team for volleyball were seniors or juniors, and in 2023 it was the exact same situation.…
Volleyball Coach of the Year: James Wood’s Adrienne Patrick
After guiding the James Wood volleyball team to its first state title in program history in 2022, Adrienne Patrick conducted quite the encore in 2023. Patrick is The Winchester Star…
All-Area Volleyball First Team
Kennedy Spaid James Wood — Sophomore Outside hitter Spaid had an area-best 346 kills. Ranked 7th in digs (193) and 9th in aces (54). Was named Class 4 State, Region…
All-Area Volleyball Second Team
• Marlee Backover, Clarke County junior libero • Alaina Braun-Duin, Handley senior outside hitter • Gracie Brown, Clarke County sophomore middle hitter • Nicole Burau, Millbrook junior middle hitter •…
Final volleyball leaders
Region 4D North ;W;L James Wood;27;2 Millbrook;18;4 Sherando;15;6 X-Charlottesville;7;14 Handley;7;13 Orange County;2;18 Liberty;1;18 X-Received No. 4 playoff seed by coin flip Class 4 Northwestern District records: James Wood 8-0; Millbrook…
All-Area Girls’ Cross Country Second Team
•Kaitlin Combs, James Wood junior •Gracie Defibaugh, Sherando junior •Molly Husted, Clarke County junior •Ashley Moran, Clarke County freshman •Lauren Thompson, James Wood sophomore •Addy Wallin, Sherando senior •Seneca Welpott,…
Swimming: James Wood sweeps area meet
WINCHESTER — James Wood’s boys and girls each took first place in the annual City County Sprints, which were held Tuesday at Jim Barnett Park. In the girls’ competition, the…
Girls’ basketball: James Wood 72, Liberty 34
BEALETON — James Wood snapped a three-game losing streak with a Class 4 Northwestern District win over Liberty on Thursday. The Colonels are 4-6 (1-2 district). James Wood leaders: Brooklyn…
Boys’ Basketball – Liberty 65, James Wood 64
BEALETON — James Wood wiped out a 12-point halftime deficit but lost when Liberty made a two-point basket on a floater with eight seconds left in a Class 4 Northwestern…
College wrestling: Nuss wins second tourney for Wilkes
WILKES-BARRE — James Wood graduate and Wilkes University 184-pound junior Chris Nuss won his second tournament of the season at the 90th Wilkes Open on Friday at the Marts Center.…
Swimming: Wood boys win Holiday Hundreds Invitational
MANASSAS — James Wood’s eight-person boys’ team won the Holiday Hundreds Invitational on Friday at the Prince William County Schools Aquatics Center. The Colonels scored 227 points to win by…
Softball: Three Colonels sign with colleges
James Wood outfielder/pitcher Cadence Rieg, first baseman/pitcher Jenna Shull, and outfielder Skyla Compton each signed to play at the college level in a ceremony at James Wood on Wednesday. Rieg…
Boys’ Cross Country Runner of the Year: James Wood’s Ethan Pratt-Perez
Over the last four cross country seasons, there has been one constant for every Virginia High School League postseason district or region meet involving Winchester-Frederick County schools — James Wood’s…
All-Area Boys’ Cross Country Second Team
• Jackson Ellis, Clarke County junior • Landon Horton, Clarke County freshman • Matthew Lisk, Clarke County freshman • Thomas Newman, James Wood sophomore • Finn Slaughter, Handley sophomore •…
All-Area Boys’ Cross Country First Team
Ethan Pratt-Perez James Wood — Senior Pratt-Perez placed 2nd in Class 4 (15:48, All-State) and won the Region 4D meet (15:59.9). Season PR of 15:09.4 at the Third Battle Invitational…
Girls’ Cross Country Runner of the Year: James Wood’s Kate Konyar
Struggling to breathe on a windy, 40-degree day with two big hills to climb would not be a recipe for success for most runners. James Wood High School’s Kate Konyar…
All-Area Girls’ Cross Country First Team
Kate Konyar James Wood — Sophomore Konyar placed 5th in Class 4 (18:59, All-State), 3rd in Region 4D (19:29.8) and won the Northwestern District meet (18:59.9). Season PR of 18:12.8…
Jefferson 82, James Wood 43
WINCHESTER — James Wood suffered its fourth consecutive loss as Jefferson (W.Va.) dominated on Tuesday. The Cougars raced to a 21-10 lead after one quarter against the Colonels (3-7) and…
All-Area Golf Second Team
Jake Bursey, James Wood, junior Henry Felix, Handley, senior Ian Longo, James Wood, junior Nash Sharma, Handley, junior Laney Stiles, James Wood, junior Grace Trent, Clarke County, freshman
James Wood cheerleaders receive All-State accolades
Four James Wood cheerleaders were selected to the Virginia High School League’s Class 4 All-State Competition Cheer teams, which were announced on Tuesday. Colonels senior Lauren Burkhamer earned First Team…
All-Area Golf First Team
Sam Thome Handley — Senior Posted a stroke average of 74. Shot 70 to win the Region 4D sub-region tournament, 68 in Region 4D (4th) and 76 in Class 4…
Millbrook girls rout Wood for third straight win
WINCHESTER — After an uncharacteristic start to the season, the Millbrook girls’ basketball team hopes it has finally found its rhythm. The Pioneers cruised to their third straight win with…
Millbrook boys end skid with victory over James Wood
WINCHESTER — Millbrook High School’s Chase Ford wasn’t in his usual spot in the Pioneers’ starting lineup on Monday thanks to a weekend trip that decided his future. But when…
Wood’s Henry and Black, Handley’s Culotta capture titles at Walters/Copp tourney
WINCHESTER — James Wood wrestling is back in Black at 106 pounds this year, and the Colonels’ 157-pounder continues to introduce opponents to pin city. Saturday’s Willie Walters/Jaye Copp Tournament…
Wood’s Newcome ready for soccer at Marshall
For McKenna Newcome, finding out that the head coach of the college soccer program she verbally committed to was being relieved of his duties less than two weeks before the…
All-Region Football Selections
Handley’s Manno Lusca and Jaishaun Offutt were each named to the First Team on both offense and defense to highlight the All-Region 4D football selections that were released on Monday.…
Girls’ Basketball – James Wood 38, Kettle Run 36
WINCHESTER — James Wood withstood a late Kettle Run rally to net a win at Shirley Gymnasium on Tuesday. The Colonels led 14-5 after one quarter and 22-15 at the half.…
Boys’ Basketball – James Wood 45, Kettle Run 43
NOKESVILLE — In a game in which neither team led by more than four points for the last three quarters, James Wood outlasted Kettle Run for its second straight win on…
Wood’s Rockwell ties for 37th at national golf tourney
CHAMPIONSGATE, Fla. — James Wood junior Brayden Rockwell tied for 37th out of 94 players in the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour Boys’ 16-18 National Championship held Saturday and Sunday at…
Mooney’s win fuels James Wood wrestlers in tourney
BOONSBORO, Md. — Max Mooney captured the 120-pound weight class to lead James Wood to a fifth-place finish among 14 teams at the Battle of the Boro Tournament, which concluded…
Swimming – James Wood sweeps Handley
WINCHESTER — The James Wood girls won 118-50 and the boys won 108-43 in a dual meet on Tuesday at Jim Barnett Park. James Wood girls’ winners: Lauren Thompson, 200-meter…
Swimming: James Wood girls go 2-0 in meet
WARRENTON — The James Wood girls defeated Fauquier 153-122 and Meridian 149-25 in meet at the Warrenton Aquatic & Recreation Facility on Friday. The Colonel boys beat Fauquier 138-80 and…
Kees’ basket at buzzer gives Wood boys a comeback win over Strasburg
WINCHESTER — Ashton Kees’ close-range basket off a baseline inbound pass from Kemper Omps as time expired gave the James Wood boys’ basketball team a 51-50 win over Strasburg on Friday…
Strasburg knocks off Wood in girls’ basketball
STRASBURG — Strasburg outscored James Wood 16-1 in the second quarter for a 19-point halftime lead, and the Rams went on to defeat the Colonels 54-43 on Friday night in…
Wood grad Nuss wins first college wrestling tournament for Wilkes
ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa. — James Wood graduate and Wilkes University junior wrestler Christopher Nuss won Elizabethtown University’s Blue Jay Classic in his season debut on Saturday for his first career tournament…
James Wood scores wrestling win over Handley
WINCHESTER — James Wood piled up six pins, a major decision and a pair of forfeit victories to score a 52-24 wrestling victory against Handley on Wednesday. James Wood winners:…
Clarke girls beat Wood with late surge
WINCHESTER — On Friday, the Clarke County girls’ basketball team showed how dominant it can be when it’s clicking from the start, scoring 71 points to rout Skyline by 39…
Clarke County’s late run knocks off James Wood in boys’ play
WINCHESTER — New Clarke County boys’ basketball coach Kent Auslander needed to have a conversation with guard Louie Marino at halftime. The Eagles, who had scored the game’s first 10…
Wood’s Spaid, Patrick earn top VHSL volleyball honors
James Wood sophomore Kennedy Spaid was named the Player of the Year and Colonels coach Adrienne Patrick was selected as the Coach of the Year by the Virginia High School…
Girls’ basketball outlook
Few could have imagined when Clarke County went 1-8 during the COVID-shortened 2021 season that Clarke County would become a girls’ basketball powerhouse. Regina Downing’s squad rebounded the next year…
Boys’ basketball: Fauquier 70, James Wood 66, OT
WINCHESTER — James Wood rallied from a 15-point deficit after one quarter to force overtime, but Fauquier outscored the Colonels 12-8 in the extra period on Friday. The Colonels (1-1) trailed…
Girls’ Basketball: James Wood 37, Fauquier 32
WARRENTON — James Wood defeated Fauquier for its first win of the season on Friday. The Colonels are 1-1. James Wood leaders: Aubrey Nail 10 points; Josie Russell 8 points, 8 rebounds,…
Boys’ basketball: James Wood 79, Park View 65
WINCHESTER — Brodie Sirbaugh scored 23 points and Ashton Kees scored 22 to lead James Wood to a season-opening win over Park View on Thursday. The Colonels led 31-21 after one…
Colonels place fourth in tournament
WOODBRIDGE — James Wood took fourth among five teams at the Greg Stanley Memorial tournament, Brentsville High School’s event which was hosted by Woodbridge High School on Saturday. James W. Robinson…
Boys’ swimming preview
The first-ever state runner-up finish for the Clarke County boys’ swimming team in 2022-23 only whetted its appetite to do even better in 2023-24. Clarke County head coach Carol Marshall…
Girls’ swimming preview: Different people will lead the way
The area girls’ swimming scene will certainly look a lot different in 2023-24. Seven of the 10 girls who earned Winchester Star First Team All-Area honors last season will not…
Girls’ Basketball – Central 61, James Wood 46
WINCHESTER — James Wood could not overcome a rough first half in a season-opening loss to Central. The Colonels trailed 32-11 at the half, but rallied to within 51-43 with…
Boys’ basketball outlook
You’d think graduating the Region 4C Player of the Year and a First Team All-State player would be devastating loss for a Handley boys’ basketball team that advanced to the…
2023 Wrestling Preview
When the Region 4D tournament rolls around on Feb. 10 at Orange County High School, the Class 4 Northwestern District wrestling teams won’t be as familiar with their competitors as…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood cheerleader Lauren Burkhamer
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Cheerleading. Position: Side base and tumbler Parents: Sarah and Brad Burkhamer Hometown: Roanoke (moved to Winchester in Kindergarten) What do you love about…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood cross country runner Will Simko
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Cross country Parents: Scott and Emily Simko Hometown: Winchester What do you love about cross country?: I love the races and how competitive…
James Wood volleyball seniors leave a special mark on program
RICHMOND — James Wood sophomore Kennedy Spaid made it clear what was at the forefront of her mind at Saturday’s Class 4 volleyball state championship match. “We definitely wanted to…
James Wood beats Hanover to repeat as state volleyball champions
RICHMOND — Another sweep success. One year after winning all three sets against Grafton for the program’s first state title, the James Wood volleyball team swept Hanover for its sixth…
Ahakuelo stars in multiple ways for James Wood volleyball
WINCHESTER — Though her family has a strong volleyball background, Paige Ahakuelo wasn’t so sure she wanted to follow in the footsteps when she first began playing the sport at…
Wood looking to repeat as state champs against Hanover
WINCHESTER — When trying to repeat as state champions, a team has to deal with roster turnover, the hunger of opponents trying to take them down, and possible complacency within…
Colonels sweep Blacksburg, will return to state final
WINCHESTER — A talented, experienced and focused squad is just one win away from owning Virginia High School League Class 4 volleyball again. Defending Class 4 champion James Wood never…
James Wood sweeps Loudoun County in state volleyball quarterfinals
WINCHESTER — For a decade, Loudoun County set a standard that may never be equaled in the Virginia High School League for volleyball excellence. The Captains took home 10 straight…
Class 4 state cross country: Wood’s Pratt-Perez second in boys’ race; Konyar leads Colonels girls to fourth
LEESBURG — In the immediate aftermath of the Class 4 boys’ state cross country meet on Saturday at Oatlands, James Wood senior Ethan Pratt-Perez couldn’t help but dwell on a…
Eighteen local football players selected for All-Star game
Eighteen senior players from the football teams at Clarke County, Handley, James Wood, Millbrook and Sherando high schools have been selected to play in the Coaches USA All-Star Series game…
Volleyball: Spaid named region, district POY
James Wood outside hitter Kennedy Spaid was named Player of the Year and the Colonels’ Adrienne Patrick was named Coach of the Year as the Region 4D and Class 4…
All-Northwestern District Football Team
Handley running back Manno Lusca and Sherando defensive end Jamaal Nowlin were named Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year as the coaches’ Class 4 All-Northwestern District football teams were…
Colonels sweep Blacksburg for second straight region volleyball title
WINCHESTER — The Blacksburg volleyball team showed plenty of fight in the second set of Saturday’s Region 4D championship match, wiping out a 19-13 deficit with a 10-3 run that…
Millbrook piles up 568 yards to flatten Wood
WINCHESTER — As the Millbrook football team moved into James Wood territory halfway through the third quarter during Friday’s Pioneers home game, a chant of “We want IHOP!” by some…
James Wood, Millbrook looking to bounce from losses
Two football teams who suffered late losses last week will be looking to rebound when James Wood travels to Millbrook to close out the regular season on Friday. The Colonels…
James Wood volleyball sweeps Millbrook for state tourney berth
WINCHESTER — There probably haven’t been too many instances this year where the James Wood volleyball team didn’t lead at any juncture for the first 30 points of a match.…
Wood’s Pratt-Perez captures Region 4D boys’ XC championship
WINCHESTER — After hunting down last year’s Class 4 runner-up in an incredible finish on Wednesday at Kernstown Battlefield, James Wood senior Ethan Pratt-Perez has only one thing on his…
James Wood, Handley girls qualify for cross country state meet
WINCHESTER — The James Wood girls’ cross country team once again showed why it has one of the finest teams in the state, and sophomore star Kate Konyar demonstrated again…
James Wood sweeps Charlottesville in region volleyball quarterfinals
WINCHESTER — James Wood dominated the first set and went on to sweep Charlottesville 25-4, 25-14, 25-12 in the Region 4D volleyball quarterfinals on Tuesday night at Shirley Gymnasium. The…
Liberty knocks off James Wood in overtime
BEALETON — Liberty quarterback Austin Mawyer called over James Wood’s Casey Floyd after the handshake line and gave him a postgame hug and a compliment. Prior to that, the Eagles’…
Wood overcomes serving errors to beat Sherando
STEPHENS CITY — To see the James Wood volleyball team commit 20 service errors on Thursday was surprising, to say the least. What wasn’t unexpected was that the defending Class…
James Wood girls victorious at district cross country meet
STEPHENS CITY — With no postseason implications on the line, the coaches at Wednesday’s Northwestern District cross country meet weren’t necessarily looking for their athletes to push their bodies to…
Volleyball: James Wood 3, Handley 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood cruised to a 25-8, 25-20, 25-10 sweep against Handley on the Colonels’ Senior Night and clinched the Class 4 Northwestern District title on Tuesday. The Colonels…
James Wood earns first state cheer berth since 2018 with second-place region finish
WINCHESTER — After not qualifying for regionals in the spring of 2021, the James Wood cheerleading team took seventh at regionals in the fall of 2021, then fifth last year.…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood cross country runner Sarah Moss
James Wood High School 18-year-old senior Sport: Cross country Parents: Julia and John Moss Hometown: Winchester What do you love about cross country: The relationships I’ve built with people on…
James Wood 3, Warren County 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood improved to 19-2 by defeating Warren County by the scores of 25-10, 25-10, 25-19 on Thursday. James Wood leaders: Paige Ahakuelo 7 kills, 7 digs, 12 assists, 3…
Girls’ golf: Locals fail to advance
GAINESVILLE — Three area golfers failed to advance for the 36 entrants at the Zone 4B qualifier on Tuesday at the Stonewall Golf Club. James Wood’s Lauren Van Horn shot…
James Wood 3, Brentsville 0
NOKESVILLE — James Wood ran its record to 18-2 on the season with a 25-8, 25-8, 25-14 sweep of Brentsville on Tuesday. James Wood leaders: Kennedy Spaid 10 aces, 7…
Pratt-Perez second; Wood girls third at Third Battle XC meet
WINCHESTER — James Wood senior Ethan Pratt-Perez came into Saturday’s Third Battle Invitational hoping to run under 15 minutes over 3.1 miles. He came up 10 seconds short. But breaking…
Volleyball: James Wood 3, Boonsboro (Md.) 0
BOONSBORO. Md. — James Wood pulled off a sweep with a 26-24, 25-14, 25-18 triumph against Boonsboro on Monday. The Colonels improved to 17-2 on the season. James Wood leaders: Brenna Corbin…
James Wood runs over Fauquier
In doubling up Fauquier on the scoreboard on Friday night at Falcon Field in Warrenton, the James Wood football team has now doubled its win total from 2022. The Colonels…
Wood aims to help playoff push against Fauquier
The battle for the final spots in the Region 4D football playoff field looks to be an interesting one. In James Wood’s case, the Colonels were tied for eighth in…
Region 4D Football Ratings
Millbrook has moved up one spot to No. 2 in the latest Virginia High School League Region 4D football ratings that were posted on its website on Monday. The Pioneers…
Volleyball: James Wood 3, Fauquier 0
WINCHESTER — On its Volley for a Cure night, James Wood swept Fauquier by the scores of 25-15, 25-14, 25-17 to improve to 16-2. James Wood leaders: Brenna Corbin (16 service points…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood volleyball player Brenna Corbin
James Wood High School 15-year-old sophomore Sport: Volleyball. Position: Outside hitter/libero Parents: Brandy and Charles Corbin Hometown: Gore What do you love about volleyball?: Just the team bond and how…
Wood’s Rockwell tie for 19th at state golf tourney
The Handley golf team didn’t have the performance it wanted — and No. 1 golfer Sam Thome didn’t have the vision he envisioned — at Tuesday’s Class 4 state tournament,…
Sherando shuts out Wood for fourth straight win
WINCHESTER — After initially extending the ball forward for a handoff but then pulling it back, Sherando junior quarterback Micah Carlson whipped a dart to Drew Tyson as he slanted…
Volleyball: James Wood 3, Kettle Run 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood moved its record to 15-2 by defeating Kettle Run by the scores of 25-4, 25-12, 25-20 on Thursday. James Wood leaders: Paige Ahakuelo 24 service points…
James Wood to host Sherando in district matchup
James Wood head coach Todd Wilson was an assistant coach on the football staff in 2021 when the Colonels knocked off Sherando once in the spring (with the season delayed…
Wood beats North Hagerstown in state champ battle
HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Class 4 state champion James Wood defeated Maryland 3A state champion North Hagerstown 3-1 by the scores of 18-25, 25-19, 25-19, 25-22 on Monday. The Colonels are 14-2.…
James Wood girls capture Judges Classic
WINCHESTER — Members of the James Wood girls’ cross country team expressed a fair amount of frustration as they sat and stood with some of their family members in a…
Wood evens record with win over Meridian
WINCHESTER — Looking to snap a two-game losing streak in which it gave up nearly 100 points, the James Wood football team took on a team it hadn’t faced in…
Wood finishes strong for season volleyball sweep of Millbrook
WINCHESTER — Through the first seven sets over their two volleyball matches with each other, neither James Wood nor Millbrook could manage to win two sets in a row against…
Colonels meet Meridian for first time in 54 years
The last time Meridian — formerly George Mason — and James Wood met in football, Walter Barr was guiding the Colonels on the sidelines. Barr led James Wood to wins…
Region 4D North Sub-Region Tournament
FRONT ROYAL — After recording its lowest score of the year, the Handley golf team hopes it has set itself up for an even more unique achievement. Led by senior…
Volleyball: James Wood 3, Sherando 0
WINCHESTER — Brenna Corbin had 11 digs, seven kills and three aces to lead the James Wood volleyball team to a 25-6, 25-17, 25-7 sweep of Sherando in a Class…
Konyar places second to pace James Wood at Oatlands
LEESBURG — James Wood’s Kate Konyar placed second overall to lead area runners competing in the annual Oatlands Invitational cross country meet on Saturday. Konyar’s performance helped the Colonels (135…
Handley tops Wood with late surge
WINCHESTER — When two teams are as effective on offense as Handley and James Wood were on Friday night at Jerry Kelican Stadium, any plays with subpar execution on that…
Cross Country – Third Battle of Winchester
WINCHESTER — Millbrook won the boys’ meet and placed second in the girls’ meet during a midweek mini at the Third Battle of Winchester course. The Pioneers won the five-team…
Volleyball: James Wood 3, Handley 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood swept Handley by the scores of 25-16, 25-11, 25-18 in a Class 4 Northwestern District match on Tuesday at the Judges’ Maddex-Omps Gymnasium. The Colonels are…
Volleyball: James Wood places third in tourney
VIRGINIA BEACH — James Wood placed third in the 12-team Champions division bracket at the Endless Summer Tournament on Saturday at the Virginia Beach Sports Center. The Colonels (10-2) went…
James Wood girls place fifth at RVA cross country relays
MECHANICSVILLE — The James Wood girls’ cross country team placed fifth out of 44 teams in the “A” 12.5-kilometer race at the RVA Relays on Saturday at Pole Green Park.…
James Wood defense can’t cool off Kettle Run
NOKESVILLE — You wouldn’t know it by the final score, but the James Wood defense got off to an excellent start in Friday’s high school football clash at Kettle Run.…
James Wood 3, Liberty 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood defeated Liberty for the second time in four days in a Class 4 Northwestern District match on Thursday by the scores of 25-11, 25-8, 25-6. The…
Wood gets another tough Nokesville foe in Kettle Run
The James Wood football team opened the season with a home win over a team from Front Royal (Warren County) and a road loss to a squad from Nokesville (Brentsville).…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood football player Casey Floyd
James High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Football. Positions: Wide receiver and defensive back Parents: Michael and Stephanie Floyd Hometown: Winchester What do you love about football?: It’s definitely playing the…
Northwestern District Mini
WINCHESTER — Handley’s Will Pardue and Seneca Welpott each took individual titles in leading the Judges’ boys and girls to victories in a Northwestern District mini meet at the Third…
Skyline Invitational Golf
FRONT ROYAL — Handley tied for fifth to lead local teams at the Skyline Invitational high school golf tournament on Tuesday at Shenandoah Valley Golf Club. The Judges totaled 308…
James Wood edges Millbrook in volleyball thriller
WINCHESTER — With seven members of last year’s Class 4 state championship team — each of whom received significant playing time — on the 2023 James Wood volleyball roster, the…
Golf: James Wood captures tri-match
FRONT ROYAL — Brayden Rockwell tied for medalist honors to lead James Wood to a tight tri-match win over Fauquier and Skyline on Monday at Shenandoah Valley Golf Club. The…
Volleyball: James Wood 3, Liberty 0
BEALETON — Unbeaten James Wood clobbered LIberty, rolling to a 25-3, 25-7, 25-7 Class 4 Northwestern District triumph against Liberty on Monday. The defending state champions improved to 5-0 overall,…
Former James Wood football coach Harmison passes at 97
Former James High School head football coach Richard “Dick” Harmison died Sunday at age 97 in Williamsburg. After a long career as an athlete and coach, Harmison took over as…
Colonels top Hawks in suspended game
WINCHESTER — James Wood head football coach Todd Wilson saw his team overcome adversity all week long and they did it again on Saturday. The Colonels came out strong after…
James Wood set for another battle with Skyline
Todd Wilson hasn’t been around the area for long, but he’s pretty sure he recognizes when two programs look forward to scrapping with each other. He says it’s certainly that…
James Wood to induct four into Hall of Fame
WINCHESTER — James Wood High School will induct three athletes and one coach into its P. Wendell Dick Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday. The 21st annual ceremonies will begin…
Volleyball: James Wood 3, Williamsport 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood remained unbeaten on the season with a 25-10, 25-22, 25-10 sweep over Williamsport (Md.) on Tuesday. The Colonels (3-0) will next celebrate last season’s Class 4 championship…
James Wood takes fourth at golf invitational
BEREKELY SPRINGS, W.Va. — The James Wood golf team placed fourth among 11 schools at the Berkeley Springs Invitational at Cacapon State Park on Tuesday. The Colonels totaled 326 strokes in…
James Wood hangs tough after rough first half
NOKESVILLE — Members of the James Wood High School football team and coaching staff left Friday’s matchup against Brentsville believing they had played two different games. In the first two…
James Wood looking for better trip to Brentsville
Last year when the James Wood High School football team traveled to Brentsville, the host Tigers weren’t very hospitable. This fall, the Colonels will be returning, but they’ll have something…
Handley defeats Wood in golf dual
WINCHESTER — After tying James Wood on the Colonels’ home course on Monday, the Handley golf team defeated James Wood 149-166 on the Judges’ home course, the Winchester Country Club,…
Handley, Wood tie in city-county golf quad
FRONT ROYAL — The Handley and James Wood golf teams tied for first with four-player scores of 164 at Monday’s city-county quad on the Red Nine at the Shenandoah Valley…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood golfer Lauren Van Horn
James Wood High School 16-year-old junior Sport: Golf Parents: Crissy and Todd Van Horn Hometown: Winchester What do you love about golf?: I love playing with my teammates and some…
James Wood pulls out gritty win over Warren County
WINCHESTER — The James Wood football team might not be one of the more experienced teams in the area, but after Friday night, it doesn’t look like anyone is going…
Wilson, Breeden making head coach debuts in Wood-Warren matchup
A couple of first-time football head coaches will try to start things off on a winning note in their new roles when Warren County visits James Wood at 7 p.m.…
Golf: Heritage 138, James Wood 160
LEESBURG — Each Heritage High School scorer shot par or better as James Wood fell against the Pride in golf action on Wednesday. Joe Johnson fired a 4-under 32 to…
Volleyball: James Wood 3, Fauquier 0
WARRENTON — Defending Class 4 state champion James Wood improved to 2-0 on the season as the Colonels rolled to a 25-19, 25-17 and 25-13 sweep against Fauquier on Wednesday.…
Golf: James Wood wins tri competition
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood had four scores of 41 or better to capture a tri competition on Monday at Shenandoah Valley Golf Club. The Colonels fired a 157 total…
Volleyball: James Wood 3, Dominion 1
LEESBURG — James Wood rebounded from dropping the opening set to score a 23-25, 25-10, 25-16, 25-14 against Dominion in the Colonels’ season opener on Monday. The battle was a…
Thompson makes a strong difference on the line for Colonels
WINCHESTER — In the abbreviated COVID football season in the spring of 2021, the James Wood football team put two freshman on the varsity roster at the season’s outset. One…
High school football preview: James Wood
WINCHESTER — With three returning starters on offense, two on defense and a new head coach, the James Wood football team is clearly in a transition phase. If the Colonels…
Volleyball preview: Colonels take aim at second straight Class 4 title
Loudoun County’s 10-year reign as a state volleyball champion ended last season. Can the team that now is the Class 4 champion go on a run of its own? James…
Girls’ cross country preview
The Clarke County girls’ cross country team had an outstanding season in 2022, but a program with a rich tradition is looking to make 2023 even better. After winning the…
District Golf Mini
FRONT ROYAL — When Sam Thome told Jag Fitzsimmons what his final score was after each had finished their 18-hole round at the second Class 4 Northwestern District mini on…
Boys’ cross country preview: Local schools to take on challenging Region 4D
In the first three years of the Region 4C meet’s existence, local boys’ cross country programs pretty much always knew that one of the team state qualifying spots was going…
Golf preview
When it comes to competing for a state tournament berth, the four Winchester and Frederick County schools will no longer have to deal with Kettle Run and the Loudoun County…
Local high schools embarking on new postseason format with move to Region 4D
The four Winchester/Frederick County schools are not only entering a new region this year, but they’ll also be involved in a significantly new postseason format. For the sports of volleyball,…
Coaches hope tough non-district schedules don’t hurt them in Region 4D
One of the things that Winchester/Frederick County high school coaches have enjoyed about competing in the Northwestern District over the years was they could take on a good non-district team…
Licklider golf tourney
FRONT ROYAL — At the end of the 2022 golf season, Handley coach Troy Mezzatesta said he hoped all year that his team could shoot a four-player of 312 to…
New James Wood football coach Wilson emphasizing fun atmosphere
WINCHESTER — Washcloths can be great in the summer for wiping off sweat and cooling off a hot head, but the James Wood football team has found a different use…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood boys’ soccer player Colin Craig
James Wood High School 17-year-old junior Sport: Boys’ soccer. Position: Right wing Parents: Jason and Angie Craig Hometown: Tampa, Fla., moved to Winchester at age 2½ What do you love…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood soccer player Maddie Heustis
James Wood High School 16-year-old junior Sport: Soccer. Positions: Center midfielder or center back Parents: Carrie and Phil Heustis Hometown: Winchester What do you love about soccer?: The competitiveness, and…
Boys’ Honorable Mention Athletes of the Year
Jared Neal James Wood — Senior BASEBALL: A first baseman, Neal led the Colonels with a .380 batting average, 17 RBIs and a .482 on-base percentage. Was a First Team…
Girls’ Honorable Mention Athletes of the Year
Jolie Jenkins James Wood — Sophomore SOCCER: Jenkins tied for fifth in the area with 25 goals and ranked 10th with 10 assists. Region 4C and Class 4 NWD First…
Baseball Player of the Year: James Wood’s Colin McGuire
While many baseball players shrink when the outcome is on the line, James Wood’s Colin McGuire is just where he wants to be. Give him a ball, bat or glove…
Baseball Coach of Year: James Wood’s Adrian Pullen
For the second consecutive season, James Wood’s Adrian Pullen is The Winchester Star’s Baseball Coach of the Year. One season after leading the Colonels to the Class 4 title game,…
All-Area Baseball: First Team
Colin McGuire James Wood — Senior Pitcher Led the area with eight wins and was second with a 1.01 ERA, 68 strikeouts and a 0.88 WHIP. At the plate, was…
All-Area Baseball: Second Team
P — Landon Lewis, Handley, Sr. P — Carlo Lisciandrello, Sherando, Jr. P — Quenton Slusher, Clarke County, Jr. C — Charlie Allen, Handley, So. 1B — Hogan Newlin, Millbrook,…
Softball Coach of the Year: James Wood’s Patrick Gibson
James Wood first-year coach Patrick Gibson is The Winchester Star’s Softball Coach of the Year. A longtime assistant to former head coach Todd Baker, Gibson took the Colonels into uncharted…
All-Area Softball: First Team
Madison Edwards Clarke County — Senior Shortstop Winchester Star Player of the Year led the area in batting average (.603) and on-base percentage (.659), while belting six homers and stealing…
All-Area Softball: Second Team
C — Kayla Grum, Sherando, So. 1B — Emma Martin, Millbrook, Fr. IF — Sadie Kittoe, James Wood, Sr. IF — Laura Hogan, Handley, Sr. IF — Alexis McFarland, Millbrook,…
All-Area Boys’ Tennis Team
Nathan Thomas Handley — Senior Winchester Star Player of the Year captured the Class 4 Northwestern District singles title and teamed with Ty Dickson to win the doubles crown. Had…
All-Area Boys’ Soccer Second Team
Connor Sanders, Sherando junior goalkeeper Axel Grimaldo, Handley sophomore defender Tyler Mallen, Millbrook senior defender Seth Rakowski, James Wood sophomore defender Noah Smith, Sherando junior defender CJ Zeller-Bender, Millbrook junior…
All-Area Boys’ Soccer Honorable Mention
Jackson Ellis, Clarke County sophomore utility Evan Burrell, Sherando junior defender Sam Frigaard, James Wood junior forward Hamilton Lopez, Millbrook senior forward Ian Waldner, Clarke County senior forward
All-Area Girls’ Soccer First Team
Madison Toone Clarke County — Junior Midfielder Toone led the area with 58 goals and 24 assists. Class 2 State, Region 2B and Bull Run District Player of the Year…
All-Area Girls’ Soccer Second Team
Jes Taylor, James Wood sophomore goalkeeper Carolina Arias, Millbrook senior defender Ella O’Donnell, Clarke County senior defender Maggie Tenney, Sherando sophomore defender Lydia Watson, James Wood senior defender Brooke Geary,…
All-Area Boys’ Track & Field First Team
Garrett Stickley Handley — Junior Distance Class 4: 2nd in 3,200 (All-State) and 10th in 1,600. Posted area’s best mark in 3,200 (9:08.23); No. 3 in 800 (1:59.89) and 1,600…
All-Area Boys’ Track & Field Second Team
Landon Baker, Millbrook senior, sprints Brendan Campbell, Handley sophomore, hurdles Rodd’ney Davenport, Handley senior, throws Logan Downs, Millbrook senior, sprints Jackson Ellis, Clarke County sophomore, middle distance Ethan Gonzalez, Sherando…
All-Area Girls’ Track & Field First Team
Elizabeth Imoh Handley — Senior Hurdles/Jumps Class 4 All-State in 100 hurdles (2nd) and 300 hurdles (2nd). Posted area’s best marks in 100H (14.82) and 300H (43.96); No. 2 in…
All-Area Girls’ Track & Field Second Team
Omaie Aarami, James Wood sophomore, middle distance Nancy Annan, Millbrook junior, throws Kaylah Danjczek, Clarke County senior, hurdles’ Gracie Defibaugh, Sherando sophomore, middle distance Savannah Florek, Millbrook sophomore, middle distance/jumps…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood softball player Sadie Kittoe
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Softball. Position: Shortstop Parents: Tonya and Barry Kittoe Hometown: Winchester What do you love about softball?: I love the atmosphere and getting to…
James Wood baseball’s Bell, McGuire earn All-State honors
James Wood seniors Nick Bell and Colin McGuire were two of the three people picked as pitchers for the Virginia High School League Class 4 All-State First Team in baseball…
Wood’s Newcome earns First Team All-State soccer honors
James Wood junior midfielder McKenna Newcome was named to the Class 4 First Team to highlight Virginia High School League Class 4 All-State girls’ soccer selections that were released on…
Softball: Five local players named Class 4 All-State
Four players from James Wood and one from Sherando were named to the VHSL Class 4 All-State Second Team that was released on Monday. The Colonels selections are pitcher Cadence…
James Wood’s Rieg named Co-Player of Year in Region 4C softball
James Wood High School’s Cadence Rieg was named Co-Player of the Year and Patrick Gibson was named Coach of the Year for the All-Region 4C Softball Team, which was released…
James Wood falls against Hanover in Class 4 baseball semifinals
SPOTSYLVANIA COURTHOUSE — Over the course of the season, the James Wood High School baseball team rarely faces a left-handed pitcher of any kind, much less one that has Division…
Girls’ soccer: Newcome earns second region PoY award
James Wood junior midfielder McKenna Newcome was named the Region 4C Co-Player of the Year with Tuscarora forward Lauren Mattingley as part of the All-Region teams released Thursday. Newcome was…
Wood’s McGuire named Region 4C baseball Player of Year
James Wood senior Colin McGuire was named the Region 4C Baseball Player of the Year in selections released on Thursday. The Colonels’ Adrian Pullen was named the Coach of the…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood tennis player Julia Taylor
James Wood High School 17-year-old junior Sport: Tennis. Position: No. 4 singles and No. 2 doubles Parents: Jessica and Brian Taylor Hometown: Winchester What do you love about tennis?: I…
Girls’ Soccer – Western Albemarle 1, James Wood 0
CROZET — Western Albemarle scored off a scramble goal following a corner kick with seven minutes left for the only goal in a victory over James Wood in the Class…
James Wood falls to Halifax County in Class 4 softball
WINCHESTER — All season long, the James Wood High softball team has “battered” its opponents into submission. The Colonels put up ridiculous offensive numbers against their foes to rack up…
James Wood knocks off Amherst to make Class 4 baseball semifinals
James Wood High School baseball coach Adrian Pullen knew what the proverbial book said about the situation his team faced in the final inning of Tuesday’s Class 4 quarterfinal at…
Class 4 Boys’ Track
LYNCHBURG — For anyone who watched the Class 4 boys’ 3,200-meter run on Saturday, one thing was clear — the race was going to be run on Garrett Stickley’s terms.…
Class 4 Girls’ Track
LYNCHBURG — It was only by one-hundredth of a second, but Handley senior Elizabeth Imoh knew immediately when she crossed the finish line that she had taken second in the…
James Wood tops Tuscarora for region softball title
LEESBURG — The James Wood softball team scored three runs with two outs in the third inning to take a lead it would not relinquish in a 5-3 win over…
James Wood girls can’t rebound from Tuscarora’s fast start
WINCHESTER — The James Wood girls’ soccer team was looking to keep a historic season rolling as it hosted Tuscarora on Friday night at Kelican Stadium. Unfortunately for the Colonels,…
Tuscarora scores six runs in ninth to outlast James Wood
WINCHESTER — Eight innings of one-run ball was barely able to get the James Wood baseball team a victory in the Region 4C semifinals on Tuesday. Eight innings of shutout…
James Wood baseball headed back to states after extra-inning win
LEESBURG — The James Wood baseball team isn’t going to be ripping three-run homers and piling up extra-base hits and runs by the boatload this season. But what the Colonels…
Wood softball slugs its way to first state tourney berth
After knocking on the state tournament door for years, the James Wood softball team finally bashed it in with its thunderous bats. The Colonels earned their first state tournament berth…
Wood girls’ soccer beats Broad Run in double overtime for first state berth
WINCHESTER — The James Wood girls’ soccer team has won a lot of games this year because of the emphasis it puts on starting games in a strong fashion. But…
Boys’ tennis: Broad Run 5, James Wood 0
ASHBURN — James Wood won eight games in the five completed matches in a loss to Broad Run in the Region 4C semifinals on Thursday. The Colonels finish the year…
Class 4 Northwestern District – All Conference Teams
Handley midfielder Dash Fitzsimmons shared Player of the Year honors and Sherando’s Pat Anderson shared Coach of the Year honors in the Class 4 Northwestern District voting by the coaches…
Girls’ soccer: Newcome is district POY, again
James Wood midfielder McKenna Newcome won her second consecutive Class 4 Northwestern District Player of the Year honor and the Colonels’ Donavan Russell was Coach of the Year in voting…
Softball: Rieg earns district POY honors
James Wood pitcher/outfielder Cadence Rieg has been named the Class 4 Northwestern District Player of the Year in selections by the district coaches that were announced on Friday. Rieg helped…
James Wood’s McGuire is district’s baseball POY
Like they did during the regular season, James Wood and Millbrook dominated the Class 4 Northwestern All-District baseball team with the Colonels’ Colin McGuire being selected as Player of the…
Region 4C boys’ track meet
WINCHESTER — The Millbrook boys’ 4×400-meter relay might not have liked its position coming into Thursday, but the Pioneers are flying high now. The Pioneers put their best 4×400 team…
Region 4C girls’ track meet
WINCHESTER — Based on the performance lists for the athletes in Region 4A, 4B and 4D, Handley senior Elizabeth Imoh will not be the top seed for either the 100-meter…
Colonels explode late to win district softball championship
WINCHESTER — All season long the James Wood softball team has shown the heart and the character of a champion. Never has that been on display more than it was…
Wood shuts out Handley for girls’ soccer title
WINCHESTER — The James Wood girls’ soccer team took care of business yet again at Kelican Stadium on Tuesday, and now the Colonels hope it will be the setting for…
Girls’ soccer: James Wood 7, Sherando 1
WINCHESTER — Jolie Jenkins scored three goals and added an assist as top-seeded James Wood rolled against No. 4 Sherando in the Class 4 Northwestern District semifinals on Thursday. The…
James Wood 16, Kettle Run 5 (6)
WINCHESTER — Sydney Orndorff blasted a walk-off homer in the sixth inning as the James Wood bats erupted to bury Kettle Run in the Class 4 Northwestern District semifinals on…
Three James Wood athletes sign with D3 schools
James Wood’s Nick Bell (baseball), Jared Neal (football) and Andrew Link (track & field) each signed to compete in college at the NCAA Division III level in a ceremony at…
Carlson stars to lead Sherando boys to second in district track meet
WINCHESTER — Opponents of the Sherando football team are used to seeing Micah Carlson throw past them and run around them. After what transpired Friday at James Wood High School’s…
Konyar edges Ahrens in 3,200-meter girls’ track battle
WINCHESTER — If James Wood freshman Kate Konyar and Sherando senior Emma Ahrens tried to connect their running shorts together at the hip with Velcro, it simply wouldn’t work because…
Sherando knocks off James Wood in district baseball semifinals
WINCHESTER — Pepper Martin has seen a lot of wins over his 29-season tenure as the Sherando High School baseball coach. The program’s latest milestone was pretty special for multiple…
Boys’ soccer: Sherando 4, James Wood 1
STEPHENS CITY — Second-seeded Sherando ended James Wood’s season behind two goals from Joe Burton in the Class 4 Northwestern District quarterfinals on Tuesday. The Warriors (8-7-2) will host No.…
James Wood tops Millbrook for district baseball crown
WINCHESTER — Coming off a rough outing the previous evening, James Wood relief pitcher Daniel Franceschi was back on the mound trying to close out Friday’s contest that meant a…
Baseball: James Wood 2, Sherando 1 (8)
STEPHENS CITY — Michael Jackson belted an RBI double and scored on John Copenhaver’s RBI single in the top of the eighth inning as James Wood remained unbeaten in the…
Boys’ soccer: Sherando 4, James Wood 0
STEPHENS CITY — Sherando clinched the second seed in next week’s Class 4 Northwestern District tournament with a win over James Wood on Thursday. The Warriors (7-7-2, 7-4-1) will get…
Girls’ soccer: James Wood 4, Sherando 0
WINCHESTER — McKenna Newcome had a hat trick and one assist to help James Wood clinch the Class 4 Northwestern District regular-season title and an automatic Region 4C tournament berth…
Boys’ tennis: Handley 5, James Wood 0
WINCHESTER — Top-seeded Handley completed a perfect season in Class 4 Northwestern District play with a home win over No. 2 James Wood in the district tournament championship match on…
Track & field: Wood girls second at Last Chance
WINCHESTER — The James Wood girls placed second out of 17 teams at the Millbrook Last Chance Invitational on Friday. The Colonels scored 65 points to finish one behind Skyline’s…
Four-run seventh inning lifts Wood softball past Sherando
STEPHENS CITY — First, James Wood catcher Sydney Orndorff screamed with excitement after the out she knew was coming was called by the home plate umpire to end the bottom…
Track: Sherando boys, Wood girls capture meet
WINCHESTER — The Sherando boys and the James Wood girls were each victorious at a five-team Class 4 Northwestern District meet at the Colonels’ Kelican Stadium on Wednesday. Led by…
Girls’ soccer: James Wood 4, Millbrook 3
WINCHESTER — Visiting James Wood completed a season sweep of Millbrook in a Class 4 Northwestern District game on Wednesday. The Colonels are 13-2 (10-1 district) and the Pioneers finish…
Softball: James Wood 10, Millbrook 0 (5)
WINCHESTER — Jenna Shull pitched a one-hit shutout and hit a three-run home run to lead host James Wood to a five-inning Class 4 Northwestern District win over Millbrook on…
Boys’ Soccer – Millbrook 3, James Wood 1
WINCHESTER — Tyler Mallen had a goal and two assists to lead Millbrook to a Class 4 Northwestern District win over James Wood on Tuesday. The Pioneers are 8-6-1 (6-4-1…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood track & field athlete Quetzali Angel-Perez
James Wood High School 18-year-old senior Sport: Track & field. Main events: 800 meters, 4×400 and 4×800 Parents: Mauricia and Martin Angel Hometown: Winchester What do you love about track?:…
Track & field: Dogwood Steeplechase
CHARLOTTESVILLE — Sherando senior Eva Winston placed third in the 2,000-meter steeplechase in 7 minutes, 27.23 seconds to lead local performers at the Dogwood Track Classic, which featured athletes from…
Boys’ tennis: James Wood 5, Sherando 0
WINCHESTER — Second-seeded James Wood knocked off No. 3 Sherando in the semifinals of the Class 4 Northwestern District Tournament on Monday. The Colonels (10-4) captured a pair of matches…
Girls’ tennis: Kettle Run 5, James Wood 2
NOKESVILLE — No. 4 Kettle Run topped No. 5 James Wood in the Class 4 Northwestern District quarterfinals on Monday. The Cougars led 4-2 after singles play and clinched the…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood tennis player Scott Shepherd
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Tennis. Positions: No. 3 singles and No. 2 doubles Parents: Matthew and Nicole Shepherd Hometown: Winchester What do you love about tennis?: Being…
Worrell’s hat trick lifts Handley past James Wood
WINCHESTER — Not on their turf, Part II. For the second straight year, the Handley girls’ soccer team denied James Wood a chance to clinch the Class 4 Northwestern District…
Softball: James Wood 22, Handley 0 (5)
WINCHESTER — Four pitchers for host James Wood combined on a five-inning no-hitter in a Class 4 Northwestern District win over Handley on Tuesday. Cadence Rieg (four strikeouts) allowed one…
Girls’ tennis: Handley 9, James Wood 0
WINCHESTER — Handley swept James Wood to close out the regular season tied atop the Class 4 Northwestern District standings with Sherando. The Judges (11-1 in the district) and Warriors,…
Boys’ Soccer – Handley 4, James Wood 3 (OT)
WINCHESTER — Sebastian Moore scored in overtime to lift visiting Handley to a Class 4 Northwestern District win over James Wood on Tuesday. The Judges are 7-6-1 (6-5 district) and…
Baseball: James Wood 5, Handley 4 (8)
WINCHESTER — Eli Miller’s sacrifice fly plated Evan Lafollette with the game-winning run in the bottom of the eighth as first-place James Wood avoided its first Class 4 Northwestern District…
Boys’ track & field notebook: Wood’s Link getting stronger
WINCHESTER — James Wood senior Andrew Link threw his arms up after crossing the finish line in the 300-meter hurdles on Saturday at the H. Brian Landes Apple Blossom Invitational…
Apple Blossom Invitational – Boys’
WINCHESTER — Area basketball fans got used to seeing Millbrook senior Javell Holmes soar to tremendous heights on his numerous slam dunks this winter. For the first time, Holmes is…
ABI track repeats: Wood girls win third straight title
WINCHESTER — A year ago, an excellent all-around performance carried the James Wood girls’ track & field team to its second consecutive H. Brian Landes Apple Blossom Invitational title, even…
Girls’ Tennis – James Wood 7, Liberty 2
WINCHESTER — James Wood improved to 6-8 overall and 4-7 in the Class 4 Northwestern District with a win over Liberty on Thursday. James Wood winners: Singles: No. 1 Violet…
Girls’ soccer: James Wood 9, Liberty 0
BEALETON — Jolie Jenkins scored three goals and McKenna Newcome had one goal and four assists to lead James Wood to a Class 4 Northwestern District win over Liberty on…
Softball – James Wood 8, Liberty 3
BEALETON — James Wood pulled away for a Class 4 Northwestern District win over Liberty on Thursday. The Colonels (15-2, 8-1 district) led 3-2 after two innings, 4-2 after three,…
Baseball: James Wood 13, Liberty 1 (5)
BEALETON — James Wood scored six runs in the first inning and went on to beat Liberty in five innings on Thursday in a Class 4 Northwestern District game. The…
Softball: Washington 7, James Wood 5
WINCHESTER — Washington (W.Va.) pounded out 14 hits and handed James Wood just its second loss of the season on Wednesday. Washington (21-2) scored in five of seven innings and…
Boys’ tennis: James Wood 8, Sherando 1
STEPHENS CITY — James Wood swept the singles matches on the way to netting a Class 4 Northwestern District victory over Sherando on Wednesday. The Colonels improved to 9-4, 5-3,…
Girls’ soccer: James Wood 4, Fauquier 0
WINCHESTER — McKenna Newcome had a hat trick as James Wood remained unbeaten in Class 4 Northwestern District play with a shutout of Faquier on Tuesday. Brooke Geary added a…
Girls’ Tennis – James Wood 9, Fauquier 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood rolled to a sweep against Fauquier in Class 4 Northwestern District action on Tuesday. James Wood winners: Singles: No. 1 Bianca Linares 8-0; No. 2 Violet…
Softball: James Wood 15, Fauquier 7
WARRENTON — James Wood rallied from a 7-1 deficit after two innings and 7-5 deficit after five innings to beat Fauquier in a Class 4 Northwestern District game on Tuesday.…
Baseball: James Wood 11, Fauquier 2
WARRENTON — James Wood remained unbeaten in the Class 4 Northwestern District with an 11-2 rout against Fauquier on Tuesday. Starting in the second inning, the Colonels (13-2, 8-0) scored…
Softball – James Wood 20, Spring Mills 2 (5)
WINCHESTER — Sydney Orndorff slugged her area-best fourth homer of the season, a grand slam, and drove in five runs as James Wood whipped Spring Mills (W.Va.) on Monday. Already…
Handley boys net tennis win over James Wood
WINCHESTER — Handley netted a key Class 4 Northwestern District boys’ tennis win over James Wood with a 6-3 triumph on Monday. The Judges (11-2 overall) improved to 10-0 in…
Track & field: Colonels win girls’ meet
WINCHESTER — The James Wood girls took first place in a tri-meet on Thursday at Kelican Stadium. The Colonels had 69.75 points to edge Fauquier (64.5) and Handley (26.75). In…
Girls’ Tennis – Kettle Run 8, James Wood 1
WINCHESTER — James Wood fell in Class 4 Northwestern District action on Tuesday. Sydney Delawder and Julia Taylor combined for a 9-8 win (7-2 tiebreaker) at No. 2 doubles.
Baseball: James Wood 4, Musselman 3 (8)
WINCHESTER — Michael Jackson’s bases-loaded single in the bottom of the eighth allowed James Wood to avenge an earlier-season loss to Musselman (W.Va.). The Colonels got a break when Nick…
Boys’ tennis: James Wood 7, Central 2
WINCHESTER — James Wood rolled to a victory against Central on Wednesday. The Colonels improved to 7-3. James Wood winners: Singles: No. 1 Josh Borromeo 8-1; No. 2 Ryan Stevens 8-2; No.…
Girls’ soccer: James Wood 2, Kettle Run 1
WINCHESTER — James Wood remained undefeated in the Class 4 Northwestern District with a win over Kettle Run on Tuesday. The Colonels are 10-1 (7-0 district). James Wood leaders: Jasmine…
Softball: James Wood 7, Kettle Run 5
NOKESVILLE — Trailing 4-2, James Wood scored five runs in the top of the seventh inning on four hits and two errors and went on to defeat Kettle Run in…
Baseball: James Wood 5, Kettle Run 0
NOKESVILLE — Colin McGuire tossed a one-hitter as James Wood remained unbeaten in Class 4 Northwestern District play with a 5-0 triumph against Kettle Run on Tuesday. McGuire (5-0) allowed…
Wood’s McGuire signs to play baseball with Lynchburg
James Wood senior baseball pitcher and infielder Colin McGuire signed with NCAA Division III Lynchburg University in a ceremony at the high school on Monday. Through 11 games, McGuire has…
Track & Field: Wolverine Classic
PURCELLVILLE — Millbrook’s Jada Arrington won three girls’ events to place local individuals at the Wolverine Classic on Frinday at Woodgrove High School. Area squads had runner-up finishes in both…
James Wood takes district baseball lead with win over Millbrook
WINCHESTER — Neither James Wood’s Adrian Pullen nor Millbrook’s Brian Burke knew that they were coaching the only two teams that had winning Class 4 Northwestern District records heading into…
Boys’ soccer: Millbrook 4, James Wood 1
WINCHESTER — Logan Arthur had two goals and an assist to lead host Millbrook to a Class 4 Northwestern District win over James Wood on Thursday. The Pioneers are 2-6-1…
Softball – James Wood 18, Millbrook 2 (5)
WINCHESTER — Sadie Kittoe went 4 for 5 with a home run, two doubles and six RBIs to lead visiting James Wood to a five-inning Class 4 Northwestern District win…
Girls’ Soccer – James Wood 4, Millbrook 2
WINCHESTER — Jolie Jenkins had a hat trick as James Wood scored a Class 4 Northwestern District victory over Millbrook on Thursday. James Wood leaders: Jasmine Hackman 1 goal; McKenna…
Baseball: Riverside 8, James Wood 3
WINCHESTER — Riverside took a 6-0 lead halfway through the fourth inning and went on to defeat James Wood in a non-district game on Monday. The Colonels are 9-2. James…
James Wood smacks 15 hits in 10-2 softball win over Clarke County
WINCHESTER — You didn’t have to remind the James Wood High School softball players that they were swept last season by Clarke County. So with an opportunity to return the…
Boys’ tennis: James Wood 8, Kettle Run 1
WINCHESTER — James Wood improved to 6-2 overall and 3-1 in the Class 4 Northwestern District with a win over Kettle Run on Wednesday. James Wood winners: Singles: No. 2…
Girls’ tennis: Kettle Run 6, James Wood 3
NOKESVILLE — James Wood fell to 5-5 overall and 2-4 in the Class 4 Northwestern District with a loss to Kettle Run on Wednesday. James Wood winners: Singles: No. 3…
Softball: James Wood 17, Berkeley Springs 0 (4)
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — Cadence Rieg and Ellie Johnson combined for a shutout as James Wood buried Berkeley Springs (W.Va.) in four innings on Tuesday. Rieg started and pitched two…
Track: Wood girls, Sherando boys win quad
STEPHENS CITY — The James Wood girls and the Sherando boys each won handily at Wednesday’s quad meet involving the four Winchester/Frederick County schools at Arrowhead Stadium. The Colonel girls…
Golf: Rockwell shines at national event
James Wood sophomore golfer Brayden Rockwell qualified for and recently played in the Under Armour Junior Nationals in Miramar Beach, Fla., earning a Top 30 finish in a 92-player field.…
All-Area Boys’ Basketball First Team
Emerson Fusco Handley — Senior Guard Winchester Star Player of the Year led the area in scoring (18.2 ppg), rebounding (7.9 rpg) and was second in assists (3.7). Named First…
All-Area Boys’ Basketball Second Team
F: Lazare Adingono, Sherando, Sr. F: Moses Day, Clarke County, Jr. F: Chris Morrison, James Wood, Sr. C: Breylon Miller, Handley, So. G: Kaplan Ambrose, Handley, Jr. G: Louie Marino,…
Final boys’ basketball leaders
Northwestern District Class 4 ;Overall;District ;W;L;W;L Sherando;16;8;10;2 Handley;17;12;10;2 Millbrook;12;12;8;4 James Wood;10;12;5;7 Kettle Run;11;9;5;7 Fauquier;7;16;2;10 Liberty;6;17;2;10 Bull Run District ;Overall;District ;W;L;W;L Clarke County;17;9;13;3 Madison County;22;7;13;3 East Rockingham;16;9;13;3 Strasburg;19;9;12;4 Central;9;16;7;9 Page County;10;14;6;10…
Wood girls beat Handley with early goal, strong defense
WINCHESTER — With the way the James Wood girls’ soccer team is playing right now, it makes all the sense in the world that the Colonels are focusing on the…
Girls’ tennis: Handley 6, James Wood 3
WINCHESTER — Visiting Handley defeated James Wood in a Class 4 Northwestern District match on Tuesday. The Judges are 6-2 (4-1 district) and the Colonels are 5-3 (2-2). Winners: Singles:…
Boys’ soccer: Handley 8, James Wood 0
WINCHESTER — Host Handley remained unbeaten in the Class 4 Northwestern District with a victory over James Wood on Tuesday. The Judges are 4-1-1 (4-0-1 district) and the Colonels are…
Softball – James Wood 25, Handley 0 (5)
WINCHESTER — Jenna Shull and Ellie Johnson combined for a five-inning no-hitter and visiting James Wood scored 10 runs in the first inning and went on to defeat Handley in…
Baseball: James Wood 11, Handley 0 (6)
WINCHESTER — Evan Lafolette went 4 for 4 with two doubles, a triple, four RBIs and two runs and three pitchers combined on a two-hitter to lead James Wood to…
Girls’ Basketball Player of the Year: James Wood’s Brynna Nesselrodt
James Wood’s Brynna Nesselrodt got to know a lot about the opposition this high school basketball season. It wasn’t that she was spending countless hours pouring through volumes of film…
All-Area Girls’ Basketball First Team
Brynna Nesselrodt James Wood — Senior Guard Winchester Star Player of Year led the area with a 20.9 scoring average and 78 percent shooting from the foul line. Also had…
All-Area Girls’ Basketball Second Team
C: Laura Hogan, Handley, Sr. G: Hailey Evans, Clarke County, Sr. G: Jolie Jenkins, James Wood, So. F: Kaylene Todd, Millbrook, Sr. G: Kaiya Williams, Clarke County, Jr. G: Olivia…
Final girls’ basketball leaders
Northwestern District Class 4 ;Overall;District ;W;L;W;L Millbrook;19;7;10;2 Sherando;22;5;10;2 James Wood;16;8;9;3 Kettle Run;11;9;7;5 Handley;8;15;4;8 Fauquier;3;20;1;11 Liberty;6;17;1;11 Bull Run District ;Overall;District ;W;L;W;L Clarke County;25;5;13;3 Strasburg;21;8;12;4 Rappahannock County;21;7;11;5 Central;15;10;10;6 Luray;15;10;10;6 Page County;12;13;8;8 East…
Baseball: James Wood 3, Broad Run 1
WINCHESTER — Three James Wood pitchers combined on a four-hitter and the Colonels scored three runs in the first inning to knock off Broad Run on Monday. Colin McGuire allowed…
Boys’ tennis: James Wood 9, Millbrook 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood cruised to a Class 4 Northwestern District sweep against Millbrook on Monday. The Colones improved to 5-2 overall, 2-1 district. James Wood winners: Singles: No. 1…
Millbrook girls net tennis win over James Wood
WINCHESTER — Millbrook High School players recorded five 8-0 victories as the Pioneers rolled to an 8-1 Class 4 Northwestern District girls’ tennis victory against James Wood on Monday. Millbrook…
Track & Field: Wood girls 3rd in Boonsboro
BOONSBORO, Md. — The James Wood girls placed third and the boys placed ninth on Saturday at the 14-team Dwight Scott Battlefield Blast Invitational on Saturday. The rest of the…
Track & Field: Ram Invite
STRASBURG — Sherando dominated the boys’ competition and placed second among the girls in the Ram Invitational meet on Friday. Led by a pair of victories from sprinter Brady Hamilton,…
Softball: James Wood 9, Clarke County 7
BERRYVILLE — James Wood snapped a 5-5 tie with four runs in the top of the seventh and held on for a victory against Clarke County on Friday. The Colonels…
Baseball – James Wood 9, Skyline 0
FRONT ROYAL — Every James Wood starter had at least one hit and five pitchers combined on a four-hit shutout against Skyline on Friday. Led by two hits apiece from…
Girls’ Tennis – Sherando 9, James Wood 0
STEPHENS CITY — Sherando cruised to a sweep of James Wood in a battle of teams who were previously unbeaten in Class 4 Northwestern District play. The Warriors improved to…
Boys’ Tennis vs Sherando
WINCHESTER — James Wood rolled to a Class 4 Northwestern District victory over Sherando on Thursday. The Colonels improved to 4-2 overall and 1-1 in the district, while Sherando dropped…
Girls’ Soccer
STEPHENS CITY — McKenna Newcome had two goals and two assists to lead James Wood to a Class 4 Northwestern District win over Sherando on Thursday. The Colonels are 7-1…
Boys’ soccer: Sherando 2, James Wood 1 (OT)
WINCHESTER — Brody Purtell scored in overtime to lift Sherando to its first win of the year in a Class 4 Northwestern District games on Thursday. The Warriors (1-4-1, 1-1-1)…
All-Area Wrestling First Team
Max Mooney James Wood — Freshman 106 pounds Mooney (41-11) placed 5th in Class 4 state. 2nd in Region 4C. Won Class 4 Northwestern District tournament. Had 17 pins. Colton…
All-Area Wrestling Second Team
J.D. Ferraro, Clarke, freshman, 106 pounds Kolton Vincent, Clarke, sophomore, 120 pounds Wyatt Stemberger, Clarke, junior, 126 pounds Alex Stubblefield, Millbrook, freshman, 126 pounds Logan Westfall, Handley, senior, 126 pounds…
Final wrestling leaders
Individual Records (Ranked by winning percentage — .500 or better records listed — minimum 20 matches) ;W-L;Pct. 106 pounds Max Mooney, Wood;41-11;.788 Landon Jones, Millbrook;20-13;.606 J.D. Ferraro, Clarke;23-18;.561 Damien Costello,…
James Wood rolls to baseball triumph over Sherando
WINCHESTER — There’s a saying in baseball that hitting is contagious. The James Wood baseball team certainly has caught the bug in the last week and not even the chilly…
Sherando, Wray deal James Wood first softball loss
WINCHESTER — Anytime Frederick County rivals James Wood and Sherando meet the records don’t matter, especially in softball. With many of the players on both teams being friends and teammates…
All-Area Girls’ Swimming First Team
Taylor Smith Sherando — Senior Class 4 meet: 2nd in 100 fly (All-State) and 100 breast (All-State). Region 4C: 2nd in 100 fly and 100 breast. Class 4 NWD: Tied…
All-Area Girls’ Swimming Second Team
Sienna Forrer, Sherando freshman Kallie Gyurisin, James Wood sophomore Audrey Kauffman, Sherando junior Ellie Luong, Sherando freshman Sullivan Morefield, Handley senior Maya Pitts, Clarke County sophomore Laura Salley, Handley junior…
Final Girls’ Swimming Leaders
50-yard freestyle Lauren Masters, Wood;24.17 Taylor Smith, Sherando;24.64 Madelynn Twigg, Sherando;25.21 100-yard freestyle Lauren Masters, Wood;52.59 Madelynn Twigg, Sherando;54.11 Taylor Smith, Sherando;54.37 200-yard freestyle Grace Morgan, Handley;1:53.51 Kiera Webster, Millbrook;1:57.83…
Boys’ Swimmer of the Year: James Wood’s Joe Warnagiris
At the Class 4 state meet at SwimRVA in Richmond, the sadness that James Wood sophomore Joe Warnagiris displayed after competing one final time with three seniors on the 400-yard…
All-Area Boys’ Swimming First Team
oe Warnagiris James Wood — Sophomore Class 4 meet: 4th in 100 back (All-State) and 7th in 200 IM (All-State). Region 4C: 100 back champion and 2nd in 500 free.…
All-Area Boys’ Swimming Second Team
Nicholas Barreda, Millbrook senior Ethan Britton, James Wood junior Austin Forrer, Sherando junior Ryan Hooks, Clarke County sophomore Alex Hua, James Wood sophomore Reagan Kite, James Wood senior Lucas Mammano,…
Final Boys’ Swimming Leaders
50-yard freestyle Toby Winston, Sherando;21.55 Jefferson Fairbanks, Clarke;22.57 Trent Rakowski, Wood;23.04 100-yard freestyle Toby Winston, Sherando;47.60 Joe Warnagiris, Wood;49.63 Trent Rakowski, Wood;50.26 200-yard freestyle Andrew Thompson, Wood;1:49.80 Zack Carter, Millbrook;1:51.29…
Girls’ tennis: James Wood 9, Liberty 0
BEALETON — James Wood won five matches by shutout in defeating Liberty in a Class 4 Northwestern District match on Tuesday. The Colonels are 5-1 (2-0 district). Winners: Singles: No.…
Girls’ soccer: James Wood 9, Liberty 0
BEALETON — McKenna Newcome had four goals and two assists and Jolie Jenkins had three goals and one assist to lead James Wood to a Class 4 Northwestern District win…
Softball: James Wood 11, Liberty 3
WINCHESTER — Cadence Rieg pitched a complete game and went 4 for 5 with four RBIs to lead James Wood to a Class 4 Northwestern District win over Liberty on…
James Wood 15, Liberty 0 (5)
WINCHESTER — James Wood unloaded for 14 runs in the third inning of a Class 4 Northwestern District romp against Liberty on Tuesday. Jared Neal unloaded the bases with a…
Girls’ tennis: James Wood 9, Skyline 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood rolled to a sweep against Skyline on Monday. The Colonels improved to 4-1. James Wood winners: Singles: No. 1 Bianca Linares 8-1; No. 2 Violet Quodala…
Boys’ Tennis – James Wood 9, Skyline 0
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood cruised to a sweep against Skyline on Monday. The Colonels (3-1) dropped just five total games in the nine matches. James Wood winners: No. 1…
Boys’ Soccer – James Wood 8, Skyline 0
FRONT ROYAL — Brandon Andrade scored three goals to lead James Wood to a win over Skyline on Monday. The Colonels are 2-4. Other James Wood leaders: Seth Rakowski 2…
Girls’ soccer: James Wood 8, Skyline 0
WINCHESTER — McKenna Newcome scored five goals to lead James Wood to a win over Skyline on Monday. The Colonels are 5-1. Other James Wood leaders: Jolie Jenkins 1 goal,…
Softball: James Wood 14, Skyline 13
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood outlasted Skyline to complete a season sweep and remain undefeated on Monday. The Colonels (5-0) — who beat Skyline 12-11 on March 13 — trailed…
Girls’ track & field outlook
Ten district titles. Nine region championships. Thirteen All-State performances. Based on those individual accomplishments for Handley senior Elizabeth Imoh in both indoor and outdoor track & field during her…
Colonels’ bats heat up in romp over Fauquier
WINCHESTER — James Wood has gotten off to a solid start to the baseball season, but the Class 4 finalists from last spring haven’t exactly been tearing the cover off…
Boys’ Soccer – Fauquier 5, James Wood 4 (OT)
WINCHESTER — James Wood fell to 1-4 overall and 0-2 in the Class 4 Northwestern District with a loss to Fauquier on Thursday. James Wood leaders: Brandon Andrade 2 goals;…
Girls’ Soccer – James Wood 6, Fauquier 0
WARRENTON — Jolie Jenkins had three goals and McKenna Newcome had one goal and four assists to lead James Wood to a Class 4 Northwestern District win over Fauquier on…
Softball: James Wood 15, Fauquier 5 (5)
WINCHESTER — In a rematch of last year’s Class 4 Northwestern District championship game, James Wood scored eight runs in the second inning to take a 9-2 lead, then closed…
Girls’ tennis: James Wood 5, Fauquier 4
WARRENTON — James Wood defeated Fauquier in its Class 4 Northwestern District opener on Thursday despite forfeiting No. 5 and No. 6 singles and No. 3 doubles. The Colonels are…
Boys’ tennis: Handley 6, James Wood 3
WINCHESTER — Visiting Handley defeated James Wood to remain unbeaten in Class 4 Northwestern District play on Thursday. The Judges are 3-1 (3-0 district) and the Colonels are 2-1 (0-1).…
Boys’ soccer: Loudoun Valley 2, James Wood 0
PURCELLVILLE — James Wood dropped to 1-3 with a non-district loss to Loudoun Valley on Monday.
Softball: James Wood 12, Spring Mills 1 (5)
SPRING MILLS, W.Va. — Cadence Rieg allowed just one hit and struck out 10 over four scoreless innings as James Wood rolled to five-inning romp against Spring Mills on Monday.…
Baseball – Musselman 7, James Wood 2
BUNKER HILL, W.Va. — Musselman’s Aiden Sites held James Wood to two hits and struck out nine over six innings in handing the Colonels their first loss of the season.…
Girls’ Tennis – James Wood 5, Harrisonburg 4
HARRISONBURG — Deadlocked 3-3 after singles play; James Wood took two of three doubles matches to defeat Harrisonburg on Monday. The Colonels improved to 2-0. James Wood winners: Singles: No.…
Fast start propels Wood girls past Loudoun Valley
WINCHESTER — During the James Wood girls’ soccer team’s pre-game huddle on Monday, Colonels coach Donavan Russell could be overheard saying,”Start fast.” James Wood’s players heeded that message well, and…
Boys’ track & field outlook: Distance runners look to sustain success
Winchester/Frederick County boys’ distance runners will be looking to put a bow on what’s been a pretty spectacular year for them in the outdoor track & field season. In the…
Girls’ soccer: James Wood 2, Kettle Run 1
NOKESVILLE — Maddie Shirley scored off McKenna Newcome’s second assist of the game with four minutes remaining to break a 1-1 tie and lift James Wood past Kettle Run in…
Softball: James Wood 7, Kettle Run 0
WINCHESTER — Jenna Shull pitched a two-hit shutout in which she struck out 10 batters and walked five to lead James Wood to a win over Kettle Run in the…
Bell fires one-hit shutout in James Wood baseball win
WINCHESTER — Nick Bell struck out 12 batters in a one-hit shutout and Kemper Omps drew a bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the seventh inning to give the James…
Girls’ soccer outlook
In multiple ways, the Clarke County girls’ soccer team hopes that the 2023 season will bring the program the type of joy it experienced in 2021. Two years ago, the…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood baseball player Clayton Braithwaite
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Baseball. Position: First base/designated hitter Parents: Melissa and Chad Braithwaite Hometown: Paw Paw, W.Va., moved here for freshman year What do you love…
Boys’ tennis outlook: Locals looking to end Judges’ reign
For more than a decade, the Handley boys’ tennis team has ruled the roost in what is now the Class 4 Northwestern District. The Judges have put together one of…
Girls’ Soccer – Heritage 3, James Wood 2
LEESBURG — Heritage scored the game-winner off a corner kick inside the final minute to edge James Wood. The Colonels (1-1) and the Pride were tied 1-1 at the half.…
Boys’ Soccer – Heritage 2, James Wood 1
WINCHESTER — James Wood fell to 1-1 with a non-district loss to Heritage on Wednesday. Colin Craig scored on an assist from Sam Frigaard for the Colonels.
Baseball: James Wood 2, Riverside 1
LEESBURG — Eli Miller and Kemper Omps had RBI singles in the first inning as James Wood edged Riverside on Wednesday. Garrett McAlexander, Daniel Franceschi and Nick Bell combined on…
Boys’ soccer outlook
With seven returning All-Region 2B selections and the starting goalkeeper back from a perfect 24-0 state championship team, it’s not hard to pick the team to beat in Class 2…
Girls’ tennis: James Wood 9, Skyline 0
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood opened its season with a shutout against Skyline on Monday. James Wood winners: Singles: No. 1 Bianca Linares 8-4; No. 2 Violet Quodala 8-1; No.…
Boys’ Tennis: James Wood 8, Skyline 1
WINCHESTER — James Wood swept all six singles matches as the Colonels opened their season with win over Skyline on Monday. James Wood winners: Singles: No. 1 Josh Borromeo 8-0;…
Girls’ soccer: James Wood 10, Skyline 0
WINCHESTER — Jasmine Hackman scored three goals and added two assists as James Wood rolled over Skyline in its season opener. James Wood leaders: Maddie Shirley 2 goals, 4 assists;…
Softball: James Wood 12, Skyline 11
WINCHESTER — James Wood gave up an eight-run lead in the top of the seventh, but rallied to get the win on Izzy McKee’s walk-off double in the bottom of…
Baseball: James Wood 12, Skyline 0 (5)
WINCHESTER — James Wood’s Colin McGuire pitched four perfect innings before giving up a hit in the top of the fifth as the Class 4 runner-ups last season opened the…
Girls’ tennis outlook: Chase for Northwestern District title may be crowded at top
For the last 15 years, the Class 4 Northwestern District girls’ tennis title has resided at either Sherando or Handley high schools. The Warriors (18-1) were unbeaten in district play…
High school baseball outlook: James Wood brings back pitching prowess
Last baseball season was a historic one for the James Wood baseball team. The Colonels won a school-record 22 games, captured the Region 4C title and advanced all of the…
High school softball outlook
Two outs. That’s how close the Clarke County softball team came to making the Class 2 state tournament last season. Leading 2-1 heading into the bottom of the seventh, the…
Girls’ Basketball – All 4C Region
Five area players accounted for eight girls’ First Team selections — Sherando senior Grace Burke and freshman Aliza Murray, Millbrook senior Hannah Stephanites and sophomore Jaliah Jackson, and James Wood senior Brynna…
Boys’ Basketball – All 4C Region
Handley senior Emerson Fusco was named the Boys’ Player of the Year to highlight All-Region 4C basketball selections that were released on Wednesday. Fusco was joined on the First Team…
4A Indoor Track State
LYNCHBURG — Millbrook senior Nick Hayden and Handley junior Will Pardue each won the first indoor state track & field titles of their careers on Tuesday on the second and…
H.S. State Indoor Track
LYNCHBURG — Handley’s Elizabeth Imoh placed sixth in the girls’ long jump and the Judges’ boys’ 4×800 meter relay team placed fourth to lead local finishers on the opening day…
Girls’ wrestling: Wood’s Sours, Handley’s Miller-Long win four state matches
MANASSAS — James Wood senior Sydney Sours and Handley sophomore Paige-Miller Long each won four matches in their respective weight classes at the Virginia High School League Girls’ State Open…
Bendure win Class 4 state wrestling title
Keagan Judd came into this year’s Virginia High School League Class 4 wrestling tournament with an undefeated state tournament record, and he clearly had no intention of seeing that legacy…
Class 4 State Swimming
RICHMOND — One of the most decorated female swimmers in Sherando’s history went out in style on Saturday. Warriors senior Taylor Smith broke her own school records to take second…
James Wood boys take seventh in Class 4 swimming
RICHMOND — The members of James Wood’s boys’ 400-yard medley relay had just improved on their finals seed to take sixth in Class 4 — the best finish among Region…
Indoor track: Region 4C Meet
WINCHESTER — The Handley girls’ and boys’ teams each placed second at the Region 4C meet held at Shenandoah University’s Wilkins Center on Monday. Fauquier captured both the boys’ and…
Sherando girls’ 14 3-pointers sink James Wood
STEPHENS CITY — With five minutes and 30 seconds left in the second quarter on Tuesday, the Sherando girls’ basketball team had yet to make a two-point field goal attempt…
Nesselrodt, Fusco receive District Player of Year honors
James Wood High School’s Brynna Nesselrodt was named Girls’ Player of the Year and Handley’s Emerson Fusco repeated as Boys’ Player of the Year in honors announced by the Class…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood swimmer Allie Swiger
James Wood High School 18-year-old senior Sport: Swimming. Main events: 100 butterfly and 100 freestyle Parents: Dan and Jessica Swiger Hometown: Winchester What do you love about swimming?: How can…
Region 4C Wrestling Tournament
ASHBURN — In winning the Class 4 Northwestern District tournament on Feb. 3, the Sherando wrestling team had a performance that was nearly identical to the one it had in…
Wood boys, Sherando girls both take second at region swim meet
STERLING — The James Wood boys and the Sherando girls each took second place at the Region 4C swim meet on Saturday at the Claude Moore Recreation & Community Center…
James Wood girls turn back Fauquier’s upset bid
WINCHESTER — Carrying an eight-game winning streak into the Class 4 Northwestern District playoffs, the third-seeded James Wood girls’ basketball team figured to be a big favorite against No. 6…
Foul shooting costs James Wood boys in playoff loss
WINCHESTER — There were a lot of fouls called and plenty of free throws shot in Friday’s Class 4 Northwestern District boys’ playoff clash between James Wood and Kettle Run.…
Crowder among SU honorees
FOREST — Former James Wood High School standout William Crowder was one of three Shenandoah University athlete to receive ODAC weekly honors. Crowder, a senior, was named the Men’s Track…
Firebaugh scoring at career-high clip for Rider
While her team has struggled this season, former James Wood standout Makayla Firebaugh is putting up big numbers for the Rider University women’s basketball team. Firebaugh, a 5-foot-10 junior guard,…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood swimmer Reid Malony
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Swimming. Main events: 500 freestyle and 100 breaststroke Parents: Kevin and Nicole Malony Hometown: Winchester What do you love about swimming?: The friendships…
James Wood girls knock off Millbrook
WINCHESTER — For Brynna Nesselrodt, the lone senior on the James Wood High School girls’ basketball team, the setting for her senior game celebration had to be somewhat of a…
Boys’ basketball: Millbrook 68, James Wood 60
WINCHESTER — Millbrook outscored James Wood 27-16 in the fourth quarter to earn a Class 4 Northwestern District win on Friday at Admiral Byrd Middle School. The Pioneers (11-11, 8-4 district)…
Wrestling – Class 4 Northwestern District Tournament
STEPHENS CITY — Same location, same dominant performance. The Sherando wrestling team hosted the Class 4 Northwestern District tournament for the second straight year on Friday, and for the second…
Friday’s Wood-Millbrook basketball games moved to Admiral Byrd
Friday’s Millbrook and James Wood girls’ and boys’ varsity basketball doubleheader has been moved to Admiral Byrd Middle School in Winchester as a result of a problem with the bleachers…
James Wood OL Cummins signs as preferred walk-on with Marshall
The world of college football recruiting can be a crazy one and James Wood High School’s Michael Cummins knows how quickly things can change. Having verbally committed to play at…
Boys’ basketball: James Wood 56, Central 51
WINCHESTER — James Wood raced to a 30-18 halftime lead and held on to knock off Central on Monday. The Colonels improved to 10-10 on the season. James Wood leaders:…
Girls’ Basketball – James Wood 72, Central 60
WOODSTOCK — Brynna Nesselrodt scored 28 points to lead four James Wood players in double figures in a triumph over Central on Monday. The Colonels ran their winning streak to…
Wrestling: James Wood wins tri at Handley
WINCHESTER — James Wood defeated Kettle Run 45-32 and Handley 44-21 in a Class 4 Northwestern District tri on Thursday. The Judges beat the Cougars 43-33. 2-0 wrestlers: James Wood:…
Wood’s Casey remembered for his character, success
In the winter of 1962-63, Danny Hoopes was a sophomore who only dressed to play for home games for the James Wood High School boys’ basketball team, but he had…
Wood’s Nesselrodt reaches 1,000 career points in win
WINCHESTER — James Wood senior Brynna Nesselrodt surpassed 1,000 career points with a deep 3-pointer in the second quarter of Tuesday’s 65-24 girls’ basketball win over Fauquier on Tuesday. Nesselrodt…
Indoor track: Walt Cormac Memorial Meet
LEXINGTON — Handley’s Hassan Akanbi won the boys’ high jump with a mark of 6 feet, 4 inches to highlight local performances on Saturday at the 44-school Walt Cormac Memorial…
James Wood goes 2-3 at duals
MCLEAN — James Wood won two of five matches while competing at the Highlander Duals on Saturday. The Colonels defeated Bishop O’Connell (60-24) and Loudoun County (42-18), while falling to…
James Wood boys, Sherando girls win at swim invite
WINCHESTER — The James Wood High School boys and the Sherando girls captured team titles at the 12th annual Black & Blue Invitational swim meet at Jim Barnett Park on…
Wood grad Nuss third at MAC wrestling tournament
James Wood graduate and Wilkes University sophomore wrestler Christopher Nuss placed third at 174 pounds to earn Third Team All-Conference honors at the Middle Atlantic Conference Championship (NCAA Division III)…
James Wood girls edge Sherando on emotional night
STEPHENS CITY — Friday’s high school girls’ basketball matchup between James Wood and Sherando figured to be an emotional contest even before the tip-off. Players and coaches from both teams…
Sherando boys avenge district loss to James Wood
STEPHENS CITY — The Sherando boys’ basketball team had plenty of reasons to want to beat James Wood on Friday night. The Colonels had pinned the only Class 4 Northwestern…
Girls’ basketball: James Wood 53, Fauquier 26
WARRENTON — James Wood grabbed a 15-7 lead after one quarter and cruised to a Class 4 Northwestern District against Fauquier. The Colonels led 26-10 at the half and 40-15…
Boys’ basketball: James Wood 66, Fauquier 47
WINCHESTER — Ashton Kees scored 28 points and James Wood broke open a three-point game by outscoring Fauquier 24-7 in the fourth quarter to win in Class 4 Northwestern District…
James Wood goes 1-1 in tri
BEALETON — James Wood defeated Fauquier 33-32 and lost to Liberty 37-30 in a tri competition on Wednesday. James Wood 2-0 wrestlers: Max Mooney (106) 1 pin; Blake Messick (132) 1 pin,…
Indoor track: Colonel girls tie for first in meet
WINCHESTER — The James Wood girls tied for first with Fauquier with 46 points in the six-team Wilkins Center High School Challenge on Monday at Shenandoah University. Warren County was…
Girls’ Basketball – James Wood 65, Liberty 32
WINCHESTER — Brynna Nesselrodt had a game-high 26 points as well as four rebounds, four steals and three blocks to lead James Wood to a Class 4 Northwestern District win…
Boys’ Basketball – James Wood 52, Liberty 48
BEALETON — James Wood outscored Liberty 15-10 in the fourth quarter and won its second straight game in Class 4 Northwestern District action on Tuesday. The Colonels (8-7, 4-3 district)…
Wrestling – Judges Invitational
WINCHESTER — A year ago at the Judges Invitational, it was evident that Handley coach Troy Mezzatesta was a bit disappointed that Simon Bishop didn’t receive one of the tournament’s…
Millbrook bench ignites romp against James Wood
WINCHESTER — Andrew Henry, Detric Brown and Richie Pell may have started Friday’s game on the Millbrook bench, but they certainly weren’t “reserved” when they got onto the court. The…
Millbrook girls net victory over James Wood
WINCHESTER — Millbrook coach Erick Green Sr., strolled down to the James Wood locker room after Friday’s game at Casey Gymnasium to apologize to Colonels coach Sanford Silver. While his…
Girls’ Basketball – James Wood 44 Kettle Run 35
Kettle Run 67, James Wood 27 WINCHESTER — James Wood won its third consecutive game with a Class 4 Northwestern District triumph over Kettle Run on Tuesday. The Colonels improved…
Boys’ Basketball – Kettle Run 67, James Wood 27
NOKESVILLE — Jordan Tapscott made six of the eight 3-pointers that Kettle Run made in the first 10 minutes and the Cougars went on to earn a season split of…
Girls’ basketball: James Wood 48, Hampshire 46
HAMPSHIRE, W.Va. — Brynna Nesselrodt scored a career-high 33 points for the second consecutive game to lead James Wood to a victory over Hampshire (W.Va.) on Monday. Nesselrodt went 20-23…
Boys’ basketball: James Wood 49, Central 18
WOODSTOCK — James Wood held Central to six first-half points as the Colonels snapped a three-game losing streak with a romp on Monday. James Wood (6-5) led 14-3 after one…
Sherando girls, Wood boys win in Frederick County swim meet
WINCHESTER — The Sherando girls and the James Wood boys were each victorious in a Frederick County swim meet on Saturday at Jim Barnett Park. The Sherando girls beat Millbrook…
Nesselrodt’s 33 points lift James Wood girls past Handley
WINCHESTER — James Wood senior guard Brynna Nesselrodt has made a habit of lighting up scoreboards this season. On Friday night, she did it better than just about everyone else…
Handley boys hand Wood first district loss in rout
WINCHESTER — It was pretty evident early in the week just how much the James Wood boys’ basketball team wanted to beat Handley. It was abundantly clear throughout Friday night’s…
James Wood names three head coaches; former assistant Wilson to lead football team
WINCHESTER — James Wood High School announced the hiring of new head coaches for football, softball and boys’ soccer on Wednesday. Previous assistant coaches Todd Wilson (football) and Patrick Gibson…
Sherando sweeps wrestling quad at James Wood
WINCHESTER — When it comes to the 2022-23 Sherando wrestling team, one thing that’s clear is that satisfaction with the status quo is not an option. The Warriors improved to…
James Wood girls fall to Meridian
WINCHESTER — Meridian took control early and went on to defeat James Wood 47-40 in girls’ basketball action on Thursday. The Mustangs led 16-10 after one quarter, 29-17 at the…
Boys’ Basketball – Meridian 58, James Wood 42
FALLS CHURCH — Meridian outscored James Wood 20-7 in the final quarter to pull away to the victory. The Colonels dropped to 5-4. James Wood leaders: Chris Morrison 15 points;…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood wrestler Colton Bendure
James Wood High School 15-year-old sophomore Sport: Wrestling. Weight class: 126 pounds Parents: Tina and Jeff Bendure Hometown: Shawnee, Kan. (moved to Winchester in sixth grade) What do you love…
James Wood boys off to hot basketball start
There’s something to be said for starting the New Year off right, but you wouldn’t blame the James Wood boys’ basketball team for wanting to dwell on the end of…
Top 10 Sports Stories of 2022: #3 James Wood makes run to Class 4 baseball finals
The 1985 baseball team at James Wood has been spoken about with reverence for many years after getting a chance to play for a state title. Last season, that 1985…
Top 10 Sports Stories of 2022: James Wood volleyball’s state title leads the way
James Wood probably gave a lot of volleyball teams hope when it swept 10-time defending Class 4 state champion Loudoun County two days into the regular season. As it turns…
Bendure paces Colonels in Horz Invitational
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — Colton Bendure’s runner-up finish led eight James Wood place-winners at the Max Horz Holiday Invitational wrestling tournament on Friday at Berkeley Springs High School. The Colonels…
Girls’ basketball: James Wood 35, Clarke Co. 32
WINCHESTER — Brynna Nesselrodt scored 24 points, making 15 of 16 foul shots, to rally James Wood past Clarke County on Thursday. The Colonels outscored the Eagles 15-6 in the…
Boys’ basketball: James Wood 65, Clarke Co. 40
WINCHESTER — Trailing by three points at halftime, James Wood outscored Clarke County 19-2 in the third quarter and rolled to a victory on Thursday. The Colonels held the Eagles…
Swimming: Colonels sweep quad-meet
WARRENTON — The James Wood boys’ and girls’ dominated in winning a quad-meet on Wednesday at the Warrenton Aquatic & Recreation Facility. The Colonels won every boys’ event in taking wins…
All-Area Football First Team Offense
Gavyn Blye Sherando — Sr. All-Purpose Caught 50 passes for 918 yards and eight TDs, while rushing for 520 yards and 13 scores. Was a First Team All-Region 4C and…
All-Area Football Second Team Offense
QB: Micah Carlson, Sherando, So. RB: Elijah Richards, James Wood, Jr. WR: Eli Miller, James Wood, Sr. WR: Christian Metzger, Handley, Jr. TE: Cole Purdy, Millbrook, Jr. C: Xavier Lee,…
All-Area Football Honorable Mention Offense
QB: Davion Butler, Handley, Sr. QB: Jared Neal, James Wood, Sr. RB: Lane Overbaugh, James Wood, Jr. WR: Andrew Link, James Wood, Sr. WR: Jacob Manuel, Sherando, Sr. OL: Michael…
Football Defensive Player of the Year: James Wood’s Zach Smith
In high school football, it’s rare for a player to receive major postseason accolades when his team has a losing record and fails to make the playoffs. When the regional…
All-Area Football First Team Defense
Zach Smith James Wood — Jr. Linebacker Led the area with 139 tackles, with 29 of those for losses. Also recorded 5.5 sacks and forced four fumbles. Was a First…
All-Area Football Second Team Defense
DL: Matthew Tapscott, Clarke County, Jr. DL: Charlie Clawson, Sherando, Sr. DL: Ezra Doyle-Naegeli, Millbrook, So. DL: Trey Kremer, Sherando, Sr. LB: Matt Dueweke, James Wood, Sr. LB: Tyler Sansom,…
All-Area Football Honorable Mention Defense
DL: Victor Saravia-Arteaga, Handley. Sr. DL: Markell Harrison, Millbrook, Sr. DL: Hunter Ratchford, Sherando, So. LB: James Walters, Sherando, So. LB: Wyatt Palmer, Clarke County, So. LB: Reilynd Worrell, Handley,…
Volleyball Coach of the Year: James Wood’s Adrienne Patrick
James Wood third-year head coach Adrienne Patrick is The Winchester Star Volleyball Coach of the Year after leading the Colonels to a historic season. The Colonels graduated three seniors from…
All-Area Volleyball First Team
Madison Koeller Millbrook — Senior Setter Koeller had an area-best 850 assists and 88 aces. Ranked 4th in blocks (59). Had 184 digs. Class 4 All-State 1st Team. Region 4C…
All-Area Volleyball Second Team
Alexa Gluszak, Handley junior outside hitter Yoana Katrandzhiyska, Handley senior libero Ella Kelchner, James Wood senior middle hitter Berkeley Konrady, Millbrook sophomore outside hitter Allie Lynch, Clarke County sophomore setter…
All-Area Boys’ Cross Country First Team
Will Pardue Handley — Junior Pardue — The Winchester Star Boys’ Cross Country Runner of the Year — placed 7th in Class 4 (16:29, All-State) and 2nd in Region 4C…
All-Area Boys’ Cross Country Second Team
Austin Conley, Millbrook senior Jackson Ellis, Clarke County sophomore Ben Freilich, Sherando senior Carter Luden, Millbrook junior Tyler Mallen, Millbrook senior Jacob Oliver, James Wood senior Elliott Redcay, Handley junior…
Girls’ Cross Country Runner of the Year: James Wood’s Kate Konyar
James Wood coach Matthew Lofton recalls that freshman Kate Konyar had a distinct reaction after running in the first true cross country competition of her career. It took place on…
All-Area Girls’ Cross Country First Team
Kate Konyar James Wood — Freshman Konyar — The Winchester Star Girls’ Cross Country Runner of the Year — placed 4th in Class 4 (19:22, All-State), 3rd in Region 4C (18:06.2, season PR, All-Region)…
All-Area Girls’ Cross Country Second Team
Abigail Cochran, Clarke County sophomore Kaitlin Combs, James Wood sophomore Cassidy Crittenden, Sherando sophomore Gracie Defibaugh, Sherando sophomore Lillian Lovelace, James Wood senior Ruby Ostrander, James Wood sophomore Carrie Schneider, James Wood…
Girl’s Basketball – James Wood 54, Martinsburg 33
STERLING — James Wood pulled away from Martinsburg (W.Va.) for a victory in the first round of the Park View Holiday Tournament. The championship game will be played Jan. 14. James…
All-Area Golf First Team
Sam Thome Handley — Junior Posted a stroke average of 76.2. Shot 78 at the Class 4 Northwestern District tournament (tied for 3rd), 75 at the Region 4C tournament (tied…
All-Area Golf Second Team
Hunter Breece, Clarke County junior Jake Bursey, James Wood sophomore Dash Fitzsimmons, Handley junior Drake Reese, James Wood senior Ashley Truban, Handley senior Zach Woskobunik, James Wood sophomore
Area high school players enjoy All-Star football game at Shenandoah
WINCHESTER — Seemingly everywhere you looked at Shentel Stadium, high school football seniors were shaking hands, pulling each other in for quick embraces, or posing for photographs. Sunday’s Coaches USA…
Wrestling: Walters/Copp Tourney
WINCHESTER — It wasn’t a weekend Simon Bishop wishes to repeat, but he wouldn’t change the ending for anything. The Handley senior avenged his only defeat of the season by…
Indoor track: Wood boys 8th at Smithsburg meet
HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The James Wood boys placed eighth and the girls took 11th at Smithsburg Invitational at Hagerstown Community College on Friday. Team point totals at the 21-school meet…
Jefferson 61, James Wood 40
SHENANDOAH JUNCTION, W.Va. — Jefferson (W.Va.) earned a season split against James Wood win a win on Friday. The Colonels (1-5) trailed 13-11 after one quarter, 29-20 at the half and…
James Wood softball’s Kittoe, Orndorff sign with colleges
The James Wood softball team’s top two players for driving in runs in 2022 will get a chance to change the scoreboards for some new schools in the 2023-24 school…
Girls’ Basketball – Kettle Run 42, James Wood 40
NOKESVILLE — James Wood lost its fourth straight game in Class 4 Northwestern District action against Kettle Run on Tuesday. The Colonels are 1-4 (0-2). James Wood leaders: Brynna Nesselrodt…
Boys’ basketball: James Wood 74, Kettle Run 60
WINCHESTER — James Wood beat Kettle Run on Tuesday in a Class 4 Northwestern District game for its third straight win. The Colonels (3-1, 2-0) led 19-11 after one quarter,…
Indoor track: Wood sweeps Ice Cube meet
WINCHESTER — The James Wood girls and boys each won a five-team meet at Kelican Stadium on Wednesday. The Colonels girls scored 188 points and were followed by Fauquier (86),…
Wrestling – Colonels ninth in tourney
BOONSBORO, Md. — Colton Bendure dominated the 126-pound class to lead James Wood to a ninth-place finish among 15 teams at the Battle at the Boro tournament which concluded Saturday…
James Wood boys beat Sherando for first time since 2019-20 season
WINCHESTER — The James Wood boys’ basketball team might not have executed the way it wanted to on offense in the fourth quarter on Thursday night, but the Colonels sure…
Burke’s sizzling shooting fuels Warriors to win over Colonels
WINCHESTER — Sherando girls’ basketball coach Brooklyn Wilson wanted to take Grace Burke off the floor in the second quarter on Thursday, but she couldn’t. The senior guard was so…
Boys’ swimming outlook: James Wood aiming for district crown
The James Wood boys’ swimming team placed second in both the Class 4 Northwestern District and in Region 4C to Kettle Run last year, and the Colonels might have what…
Girls’ swimming outlook: Sherando’s goals remain high
Sherando had the best girls’ swimming season in Winchester-Frederick County history in 2021-22, and the Warriors are primed for another stellar year in 2022-23. The Warriors lost five seniors from…
Girls’ basketball preview: Area teams look for another stellar season
Last season certainly proved the area’s girls’ high school basketball players were among the state’s elite. Millbrook (25-3) came within four points of knocking off King’s Fork for the Class…
Swimming: James Wood splits against Kettle Run
WINCHESTER — The James Wood boys defeated Kettle Run 95-66 and the girls fell to the Cougars 100-67 at Jim Barnett Park on Saturday. James Wood boys’ winners: Trent Rakowski…
Wrestling: James Wood goes 3-2 in tournament
LEESBURG — James Wood opened its season by going 3-2 at the Loudoun County Duals on Saturday. The Colonels recorded wins over C.D. Hylton (42-36), Broadway (49-30) and John Lewis…
Boys’ basketball preview: Northwestern teams to jockey for position
Last season, five of the seven boys’ basketball teams in the Class 4 Northwestern District won at least half of their games and the No. 2 and No. 4 seeds…
Northwestern District’s Class 3, 4 schools to merge schedules in 2023-24
With its member schools voting to play each other in all sports beginning in the 2023-24 school year, the Northwestern District will no longer seem like two separate districts. The…
Indoor track: James Wood sweeps meet at Millbrook
WINCHESTER — The James Wood boys and girls were each victorious in the six-team Millbrook Polar Bear Kickoff on Thursday. The Colonel girls scored 151 points. Handley was second (73)…
Area briefs: Nesselrodt leads Colonel girls to win in opener
WINCHESTER — Brynna Nesselrodt scored 28 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the James Wood girls’ basketball team to a 55-37 win over Jefferson (W.Va.) on Thursday night at Shirley…
Region 4C – Football Team
Sherando senior AJ Santiago was selected at three different spots and the Warriors had seven players picked overall to highlight the All-Region 4C teams that were released on Tuesday. Santiago…
Boy’s Basketball – Freedom 54, James Wood 42
WINCHESTER — James Wood lost to Freedom (South Riding) in the season-opener for both teams in non-district action on Monday. The Colonels trailed 15-11 after one quarter, 29-22 at the…
Weight class changes in store for area wrestlers
Virginia High School League wrestlers will be a little lighter in the 2022-23 season. The VHSL has adopted the National Federation of State High School Associations changes for wrestling weight…
Wrestling Preview
The Sherando wrestling team had one of the best seasons in program history in 2021-22, and the Warriors have the potential to have another spectacular season in 2022-23. Some of…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood boys’ basketball player Jared Neal
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Boys’ basketball. Position: Point guard Parents: Jared and Kathryn Neal Hometown: Winchester What do you love about basketball?: It’s different than the other…
James Wood sweeps Grafton for first state volleyball title
RICHMOND — James Wood third-year head varsity volleyball head coach Adrienne Patrick said winning a state championship wasn’t a goal that was verbally discussed before the season. What the Colonels…
Colonel volleyball seniors end careers with title
RICHMOND — Back in 2014, Melia Burch served as a team manager when her sister Leilani and the rest of the Colonels volleyball team marched all the way to the…
Wood to take on experienced Grafton team for title
The James Wood volleyball team has demonstrated talent and toughness during a season in which it recorded its first undefeated regular season and won its first regional title in program…
Vincent’s defense, leadership key for Wood volleyball
WINCHESTER — If you look up Carsyn Vincent’s BMX bicycle racing results online, you’ll find a series of impressive performances at both the state and national level. But while competing…
Wood volleyball tops Dominion to advance to state final
WINCHESTER — The James Wood volleyball team began the 2022 season with a victory over 10-time defending state champion Loudoun County, and now the Colonels are one win away from…
Boys’ cross country notebook: Wood’s Clark caps stellar postseason
LEESBURG — James Wood sophomore Eli Clark had put in the work, achieved success and had confidence going into Saturday at Oatlands. It can be hard to think about those things…
Wood volleyball tops E.C. Glass in state quarters
WINCHESTER — James Wood’s magical volleyball season continued on Saturday, and for the Colonels and their fans the ride couldn’t be any sweeter. For the third time since 2014 the…
Class 4 State Cross Country Meet
LEESBURG — Handley juniors Will Pardue and Garrett Stickley had virtually the exact same times at Saturday’s Class 4 state cross country meet, with Pardue sprinting and Stickley lunging as…
Region 4C Volleyball Team
Millbrook senior setter Madison Koeller was named the Volleyball Player of the Year and James Wood’s Adrienne Patrick was picked as the Coach of the Year in All-Region 4C selections…
Wood swimmers Masters, Warnagiris sign with Division I schools
WINCHESTER — Just minutes before Wednesday’s signing ceremony for Lauren Masters and Paul Warnagiris began in the James Wood High School auditorium, the fire alarm blared for a brief stretch.…
Class 4 Northwestern District Football
Sherando received 10 First Team selections as the Class 4 Northwestern District football teams were announced on Wednesday. The teams were selected by the district coaches. Sherando’s Gavyn Blye (receiver…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood cheerleader Haylee Combs
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Cheerleading Parents: Travis and Cindi Combs Hometown: Winchester What do you love about cheerleading?: I really like the team aspect of it. It’s…
Handley rallies past James Wood in OT to clinch Region 4C playoff spot
WINCHESTER — James Wood had Handley down for the count in Saturday’s Class 4 Northwestern District football clash. Elijah Richards’ 38-yard touchdown scamper had put the Colonels up 30-20 with…
James Wood volleyball beats Rock Ridge, clinches state berth
ASHBURN — The James Wood volleyball team clinched its first state tournament berth since 2019 with a 3-1 (25-27, 25-22, 25-13, 25-15) victory over Rock Ridge in the Region 4C…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood cross country runner Lillian Lovelace
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Cross country Parents: Christopher and Lindsay Lovelace Hometown: Winchester What do you love about cross country?: The friendships, and how it feels like…
Cheerleading: All-Region 4C picks made
James Wood had four total selections and Sherando had two as the First and Second Teams in Region 4C were announced. The Colonels placed fifth and the Warriors were eighth…
James Wood’s Patrick receive volleyball honors
For the second consecutive season, Millbrook High School’s Madison Koeller has been named the Class 4 Northwestern District Volleyball Player of the Year by the district coaches. Koeller, a senior…
Millbrook wins battle with Wood, clinches playoff berth
WINCHESTER — Senior quarterback and cornerback Detric Brown didn’t think people outside the Millbrook football program had high expectations for the Pioneers coming into 2022 season. Anyone who doubted Millbrook…
Plenty at stake for Millbrook, James Wood
As Millbrook football coach Josh Haymore was walking from the high school to the Pioneers’ practice field on Monday, he heard Millbrook senior lineman Jett Helmut mention that he’d never…
Millbrook volleyball sweeps Wood for district tourney title
WINCHESTER — As Millbrook’s players chanted with their student fans after Thursday’s Class 4 Northwestern District volleyball championship match, Pioneers coach Carla Milton stood behind senior defensive specialist Mikayla Doherty…
Volleyball – James Wood 3, Kettle Run 0
WINCHESTER — Top-seeded James Wood defeated No. 4 Kettle Run 25-23, 25-15, 25-20 on Tuesday in the Class 4 Northwestern District semifinals. The Colonels (21-0) — who had already earned…
Girls’ cross country notebook: Wood’s Konyar shines in postseason debut
WINCHESTER — Following the Third Battle Invitational on Oct. 15, James Wood coach Matthew Lofton said the absence of freshman Kate Konyar due to illness might have played a role…
Boys’ cross country notebook: Hayden, Pratt-Perez deliver thrilling finish
WINCHESTER — Not long after Saturday’s Class 4 Northwestern District boys’ cross country race, Millbrook senior Nick Hayden and James Wood junior Ethan Pratt-Perez could be spotted having a conversation…
Handley boys, Wood girls win district XC titles
WINCHESTER — The Handley boys’ cross country team wasn’t able to avoid a second straight year of heartbreak on Saturday at the Class 4 Northwestern District meet, but this time,…
James Wood gets first district win of season
WARRENTON — James Wood’s Elijah Richards says he and teammate Lane Overbaugh have a little healthy competition. Since the two have begun splitting time as the featured running back in…
Wood beats Millbrook for district regular-season title
WINCHESTER — Earlier this week, the James Wood volleyball team spoke about how much Monday’s five-set win over North Hagerstown (Md.) would help the team in the future with perseverance…
James Wood to battle Fauquier in search of first district win
The James Wood football team has another hour-long bus ride on Friday to face Class 4 Northwestern District foe Fauquier. And, that trip worries Colonels coach Ryan Morgan. Last week,…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood cross country runner Jacob Oliver
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Cross country Parents: Rebecca and Derek Oliver Hometown: Winchester What do you love about cross country?: The camaraderie of the team, and just…
James Wood serves its way past Handley
WINCHESTER — James Wood volleyball head coach Adrienne Patrick felt her team’s energy level wasn’t as high as it normally is on Tuesday night. But with the help of a…
Cheerleading: All-District picks announced
Ten area cheerleaders were selected to the First Team as All-Class 4 Northwestern District selections were recently announced. Liberty won the district title, followed by James Wood, Sherando and Kettle…
James Wood 3, North Hagerstown 2
WINCHESTER — James Wood stayed unbeaten at 18-0 by defeating North Hagerstown (Md.) 27-25, 25-27, 10-25, 25-10, 17-15 on Monday. James Wood leaders: Kennedy Spaid career-high 20 kills, 2 blocks;…
Mawyer leads Liberty past James Wood
Another week, another huge performance from Liberty sophomore quarterback Austin Mawyer against a Frederick County foe. After passing for 291 yards and two touchdowns and running for two TDs in…
Wood’s Pratt-Perez takes second at Third Battle XC meet
WINCHESTER — Losing two NCAA Division I runners to graduation would be a major transition for any cross country team, but it sure is a lot easier to handle when…
Colonels hope to take advantage of opportunity vs. Liberty
The James Wood football team had a rough outing last week against Jefferson (W.Va.), but that 40-7 defeat will seem like a distant memory if the Colonels can turn things…
Volleyball: James Wood 3, Fauquier 0
WARRENTON — James Wood remained undefeated by beating Fauquier by the scores of 25-20, 25-19, 25-20 on Tuesday in a Class 4 Northwestern District match. The Colonels are 16-0 (10-0 district).…
Jefferson pulls away from James Wood
WINCHESTER — The Jefferson (W.Va.) football team just keeps on rolling. The Cougars scored 20 points in the second quarter, then exploded for 20 unanswered points in the last 13…
James Wood looks for Homecoming win against Jefferson
In weeks No. 2 and 3 this season, the James Wood football team gained a grand total of 45 yards rushing on a combined 32 carries. The Colonels lost both…
Unbeaten James Wood rolls to volleyball romp
BEALETON — Unbeaten James Wood cruised to an easy 25-11, 25-10, 25-14 Class 4 Northwestern District volleyball victory over Liberty on Tuesday. The Colonels improved to 15-0 overall, 9-0 district. James…
Wood sweeps Sherando, raises funds for Comfort House
WINCHESTER — Prior to Tuesday night’s volleyball match at James Wood’s Shirley Gymnasium, Colonels coordinator of student activities Brian Sullivan asked all cancer survivors to stand up and be recognized…
Volleyball: James Wood 3, Jefferson 0
SHENANDOAH JUNCTION, W.Va. — Carsyn Vincent had a season-high 29 digs to go along with three aces as James Wood defeated Jefferson (W.Va.) 25-9, 25-17, 25-12 on Monday. The Colonels are…
Defense fuels James Wood’s first win of season
HAGERSTOWN, Md. — James Wood linebacker Zach Smith spent so much time in the North Hagerstown backfield on Saturday that the Hubs should have made room for him in the…
James Wood volleyball sweeps Kettle Run
NOKESVILLE — James Wood swept an opponent in three sets for the 10th time this season, defeating Kettle Run 25-22, 25-18, 25-17 in a Class 4 Northwestern District volleyball match on…
James Wood looks to build on momentum in quest for first win
Momentum is a funny thing in sports. Two weeks ago, the James Wood football team hit the lowest of lows in a 42-0 loss at Brentsville. But last Friday, the…
Wood tops Millbrook in battle of volleyball unbeatens
WINCHESTER — After James Wood junior middle hitter Lexi Taylor walked around with moisture in her eyes amidst a sea of people following Tuesday’s volleyball match at Millbrook’s Casey Gymnasium,…
Volleyball: James Wood 3, Jefferson 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood stayed perfect at 10-0 by defeating Jefferson (W.Va.) 25-15, 25-14, 25-4 on Monday. James Wood leaders: Kennedy Spaid, Ashlynn Spence 7 kills each; Lexi Taylor 6 kills, 5…
James Wood runners pace locals at Oatlands
LEESBURG — James Wood’s Ethan Pratt-Perez and Kate Konyar recorded the fastest local times as four area teams participated in the Oatlands Invitational cross country meet on Saturday. Pratt-Perez placed…
Kettle Run fights off James Wood
WINCHESTER — Defending Class 4 Northwestern District champion and undefeated Kettle Run probably thought it wouldn’t have too many problems against winless James Wood, but the Cougars got all they…
Wood hosts defending district champion Kettle Run
Two teams with vastly different experiences this season will collide when James Wood hosts Kettle Run at 7 p.m. on Friday in the Colonels’ Hall of Fame game at Kelican…
James Wood to induct four into Hall of Fame
WINCHESTER — Four former athletic standouts, including a husband and wife tandem, will be inducted into James Wood High School’s P. Wendell Dick Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday. The…
Gunter Memorial Golf
FRONT ROYAL — Handley won a tiebreaker to place second to lead area high school golf teams in the annual Bryan Gunter Memorial tournament on Tuesday on the Blue and…
Volleyball: James Wood 3, Independence 0
ASHBURN — James Wood remained unbeaten on the season with a 25-8, 25-18, 25-12 romp against Independence on Monday. The Colonels improved to 7-0. James Wood leaders: Kennedy Spaid 8…
Golf – Class 4 Northwestern District Tournament
WARRENTON — Different circumstances. Same result. The Handley golf team qualified for the Region 4C tournament for the third straight season with an impressive second-place finish on Monday at the…
Brentsville blanks James Wood
NOKESVILLE — Coaches like to talk about how doing the little things can add up to big things. It works both for and against you. With five turnovers and a…
Wood boys, girls both 12th at RVA Relays
MECHANICSVILLE — The James Wood boys and girls each placed 12th on Saturday in the RVA Relays A division races at Pole Green Park. Five runners on each team ran…
James Wood scores golf win over Millbrook
WINCHESTER — All four James Wood scorers shot better than Millbrook’s best round as the Colonels cruised to a 166-203 Class 4 Northwestern District golf triumph at Winchester Country Club on…
James Wood looking to earn first win in Week 3 clash
James Wood coach Ryan Morgan was very honest with his football team as practice began this week. After falling to Sherando (54-8) and Skyline (21-20) in the opening two weeks,…
Volleyball: James Wood 3, Williamsport 0
WILLIAMSPORT, Md. — James Wood remained undefeated at 6-0 by defeating Williamsport (Md.) 25-19, 25-22, 25-6 on Tuesday. James Wood leaders: Kennedy Spaid 10 kills, 5 aces; Brenna Corbin 8…
Skyline golf tourney
FRONT ROYAL — Sam Thome placed fourth overall with a 1-over-par 72 to lead Handley to a sixth-place finish on Tuesday at the 19-team Skyline Invitational held at the Shenandoah…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood volleyball player Carsyn Vincent
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Volleyball. Position: Libero Parents: Sue and Andy Vincent Hometown: Winchester What do you love about volleyball?: I love being able to connect well…
Volleyball: James Wood 3, Liberty 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood remained unbeaten on the season with a 25-11, 25-9, 25-11 Class 4 Northwestern District sweep against Liberty on Monday. The Colonels improved to 5-0 overall, 3-0…
Skyline’s late drive knocks off James Wood
WINCHESTER — With his team trailing 20-14 James Wood with a little more than seven minutes remaining on Friday night, Skyline quarterback Aidan Vaught said there was just one thought…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood golfer Braeden Crawford
James Wood High School 16-year-old junior Sport: Golf Parents: Tim and Kelly Crawford Hometown: Winchester What do you love about golf? I love that some days you can go out…
Pratt-Perez takes boys’ title at Hood cross country meet
FREDERICK, Md. — James Wood’s Ethan Pratt-Perez topped a field of 240 boys’ finishers and the Handley boys and James Wood girls recorded top-three placings at the Hood College High…
Wood hopes to bounce back against Skyline
After suffering its worst loss since the 2018 season opener against Sherando, the James Wood football team will get a chance to show its resiliency this week. The Colonels host…
Volleyball: James Wood 3, Independence 0
WINCHESTER — Brenna Corbin had 11 kills, five aces and 19 service points to lead James Wood to a non-district win over Independence by the scores of 25-20, 25-19, 25-12 on…
After 41 years, Wood’s Bloom steps down as football announcer
WINCHESTER — Anyone who’s been to a professional sporting event knows how much effort is made to create noise, whether it’s playing music during every break in the action or…
Locals dominate at Central Invitational cross country
WOODSTOCK — Sherando’s Emma Ahrens captured the individual title and James Wood dominated the girls’ team competition in the ninth annual Central Invitational cross country meet on Saturday. Led by…
Sherando ends skid against James Wood with rout
WINCHESTER — Following Friday night’s football game at Kelican Stadium, a Sherando fan was overheard saying, “Things are back to the way they used to be.” Losing two games in…
Sherando, Wood looking for early momentum
A year ago, James Wood’s victory over Sherando in the season opener propelled the Colonels to an unforgettable football campaign in which they made the playoffs for the first since…
James Wood girls capture district cross country mini meet
STEPHENS CITY — The defending Class 4 Northwestern District champion James Wood girls opened the cross country season by winning Wednesday’s district mini meet at Sherando. The Colonels had five…
James Wood volleyball routs 10-time defending state champ Loudoun County
WINCHESTER — There was no question who was the better volleyball team at Shirley Gymnasium on Tuesday night, and it wasn’t the 10-time defending state champs. James Wood made a…
High school football preview: James Wood
WINCHESTER — In recording a school-record 340 points last year, the James Wood football team scored 26 touchdowns on plays that started at least 20 yards from the end zone,…
Star Wood linebacker Smith ready to also make impact at running back
WINCHESTER — With the nickname “Dragon,” Zach Smith had built himself quite a reputation well before he ever set foot inside the halls of James Wood High School. James Wood…
Volleyball preview
Last season, only two of the best teams in Virginia and West Virginia were able to knock off the Millbrook High School volleyball team. Making the Class 4 semifinals for…
Boys’ cross country preview
It might be time for the Clarke County boys’ cross county team to hoist a state championship trophy again. From 2004-09, the Eagles were a Group A dynasty in the…
Girls’ cross country preview
It’s not easy defending a state title, but the Clarke County girls’ cross country team has some gifted runners that could keep the Eagles in the hunt for another championship…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood football player Andrew Link
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Football. Positions: H-back and linebacker Parents: Robin and Will Link Hometown: Winchester What do you love about football?: I love being part of…
James Wood scores golf win over Brentsville
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood had all four of its scorers break 40 as the Colonels rolled to an easy 155-179 golf win over Brentsville at Shenandoah Valley Country Club on…
Handley’s Thome leads local golfers at Licklider; James Wood ties for 8th
FRONT ROYAL — A familiar last name made its way to the top of the local leaderboard at the 22nd Curly Licklider Memorial Golf Invitational on Wednesday. Handley junior Sam…
Area Briefs: Handley opens golf season with win in district mini
FRONT ROYAL — Jag Fitzsimmons earned medalist honors to lead Handley to an 11-stroke victory in the Class 4 Northwestern District’s season-opening golf mini at Blue Ridge Shadows on Monday.…
Golf outlook: Handley off to strong start in Class 4 Northwestern
The Winchester-Frederick County golf scene is going to look a lot different this year. Each of The Winchester Star’s six First Team All-Area golfers in 2021 have either graduated or…
James Wood football aims to keep success going
WINCHESTER — The James Wood football team enjoyed a lot of historical benchmarks in 2021. The Colonels made the playoffs for the first time since 2014. They won seven games…
VHSL recommendations for 2023 include moving Sherando to Class 5
The path through the postseason could look a lot different for Winchester and Frederick County schools in the future based on the Virginia High School League Alignment Committee’s recommendations for…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood tennis player Sydney Delawder
Sport: Tennis. Position: No. 4 singles and No. 2 doubles Parents: Jennifer and Brad Delawder. Hometown: Paw Paw, W.Va. (moved to Cross Junction six years ago) What do you love…
Girls’ Honorable Mention Athletes of the Year
Ellie Brumback Clarke County — Senior BASKETBALL: Led the area with 4.4 steals and 4.0 assists per game. Also averaged 9.5 points and 6.9 rebounds per game. First Team All-Bull…
Baseball Player of the Year: James Wood’s Nick Bell
James Wood High School pitcher Nick Bell felt pretty confident entering this baseball season. While he was 3-3 as a sophomore, Bell threw 14.2 scoreless innings in the postseason as…
Baseball Coach of the Year: James Wood’s Adrian Pullen
James Wood’s Adrian Pullen is the Winchester Star’s Baseball Coach of the Year in his second full season as head coach of the Colonels. After his squad started 9-4, Pullen…
All-Area First Team Baseball
Nick Bell James Wood — Junior Pitcher Broke school record with 11 wins and 123 strikeouts. Finished 11-3 with a 1.36 ERA. Also drove in 18 runs at the plate.…
All-Area Baseball: Second Team
P— Aiden Henry, Millbrook, Sr. P— Luke Lyman, Clarke County, Sr. P— Cole Orr, Sherando, Jr. C— John Copenhaver, James Wood, So. 1B— Jared Neal, James Wood, Jr. 2B— Ryan…
All-Area Baseball: Honorable Mention
P— Griffin Hott, Handley, Jr. P— Gary Keats, Sherando, Fr. P— Daniel Franceschi, James Wood, Jr. C— Charlie Allen, Handley, Fr. 1B— Hunter Norton, Clarke County, Jr. SS— Tyler Strosnider,…
All-Area Softball: First Team
Madison Edwards Clarke County — Junior Shortstop Led the area in batting average (.580), runs (41) and on-base percentage (.649). Voted Region 2B and Bull Run District Player of the…
All-Area Softball: Second Team
P— Emily Jeffries, Millbrook, Jr. P— Santanna Puller, Sherando, So. C— Hailey Farmer, Clarke County, Sr. 1B— Aliza Judd, James Wood, Fr. 2B— Madison Harris, Sherando, Jr. SS— Sadie Kittoe,…
All-Area Softball: Honorable Mention
C— Kayla Grum, Sherando, Fr. SS— Laura Hogan, Handley, Jr. OF— Meghan Harris, Sherando, Sr. OF— Ellie Taylor, Clarke County, Sr. OF— Ellie Johnson, James Wood, Jr.
Girls’ Soccer Player of the Year: James Wood’s McKenna Newcome
In scoring a school-record 109 goals in 19 games this year, the James Wood girls’ soccer team moved the ball around the field and into the back of the net…
All-Area Girls’ Soccer First Team
McKenna Newcome James Wood — Sophomore Midfielder Newcome led the area with 22 assists and tied for fourth with 21 goals. Class 4 All-State Second Team. Region 4C and Class…
All-Area Girls’ Soccer Second Team
• Emma Westfall, Handley, junior goalkeeper • Riley Donelan, Millbrook, senior defender • Ainsley Justice, Handley, junior defender • Madison Shirley, James Wood, freshman defender • Hannah Wagner, Clarke County,…
All-Area Girls’ Soccer Honorable Mention
• Elise Buonocore, Sherando, senior defender • Mikayla Freimuth, Handley, senior defender • Sloane Ferrebee, James Wood, freshman midfielder • Molly Ludwig, Millbrook, freshman midfielder • Abigail Rodriguez, Millbrook, junior…
All-Area Boys’ Soccer First Team
Caleb Neiman Clarke County — Senior Forward Neiman led the area with a school-record 45 goals (scored in 20 of 22 games) and tied for fourth with 11 assists.…
All-Area Boys’ Soccer Second Team
Ben Tanger, James Wood, senior goalkeeper Logan Arthur, Millbrook, junior defender Ethan Bowman, James Wood, junior defender Cody Crittenden, Sherando, senior defender James Fowler, Handley, sophomore defender Ben Fulmer, Clarke…
Girls’ Track & Field Coach of the Year: James Wood’s Abeeb Badmus
James Wood’s Abeeb Badmus is The Winchester Star Girls’ Track & Field Coach of the Year in his first year leading the girls’ team for the Colonels. Badmus guided James…
All-Area Girls’ Track & Field First Team
Ella Carlson Sherando — Senior Throws Class 4 state champion in discus and 3rd in shot put (All-State). Posted area’s best marks in discus (144-5; No. 2 in all classifications)…
All-Area Girls’ Track & Field Second Team
• Olivia Boyce, James Wood freshman, jumps/sprints • Alana Bradford, James Wood senior, jumps/sprints • Kaylah Danjczek, Clarke County junior, hurdles/sprints • Becca Edlich, Millbrook senior, distance • Elena Farinholt,…
All-Area Boys’ Track & Field First Team
Nick Hayden Millbrook — Junior Distance Class 4 state champ in 800 and All-State in 4×400 (8th) and 4×800 (8th). Posted area’s best times in 800 (1:53.79; 2nd-fastest of any…
All-Area Boys’ Track & Field Second Team
• Anthony Binibini, Sherando junior, jumps • Will Booker, Clarke sophomore, jumps • Ethan Gonzalez, Sherando sophomore, throws • Carson Harris, Handley senior, jumps • Jhabari Jackson, Sherando sophomore, sprints…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood boys’ track & field athlete Liam McDonald
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Boys’ track & field. Events: 800 and 1,600 meters, relays Parents: Linsey Lewis and Michael McDonald Hometown: Winchester What do you love about…
James Wood hires Sullivan as coordinator of student activities
Brian Sullivan has carved out a special place in history as James Wood’s boys’ soccer coach, and now he’ll look to do so as James Wood’s new coordinator of student…
Girls’ soccer: Colonels’ Newcome honored
James Wood sophomore midfielder McKenna Newcome was selected to the Second Team of the Virginia High School League’s Class 4 girls’ soccer teams, which were announced on Thursday. Newcome recorded…
Bell, Brookshire head five All-State baseball picks
James Wood junior Nick Bell and Millbrook junior Nate Brookshire were selected to the First Team and three more area players were named to the Second Team as the Virginia…
James Wood falls to Hanover in Class 4 baseball finals
FREDERICKSBURG — The James Wood baseball team found itself in the proverbial classroom with the smart kid. When any question was asked in Saturday’s Class 4 championship game, Hanover had…
James Wood rallies to reach Class 4 baseball title game
FREDERICKSBURG — If you are around the James Wood baseball team, you’ll probably hear the word “believe” at least a few dozen times. It’s in reference to how the Colonels…
James Wood to take on Monacan in Class 4 baseball semifinals
There were times this season where the James Wood baseball team would score in bunches, but there were also times the Colonels struggled to score at all. Three of James…
Track & field notebook: Wood’s Woshner earns bronze in 3,200 with record-setting run
LYNCHBURG — Thanks in large part to a sizzling final lap, Nathaniel Woshner made sure James Wood observers didn’t have to wait 44 years for another otherwordly performance in the…
James Wood advances to Class 4 baseball semifinals
WINCHESTER — Prior to Tuesday’s Class 4 quarterfinal game against Salem, the James Wood baseball program honored the 1985 team that advanced to the state title game. About two hours…
Girls’ Soccer – 4A Region C
Millbrook and Handley each had five selections and James Wood had three on the All-Region 4C team that was released Monday. First Team selections are Millbrook senior goalkeeper Nick Catlett,…
Softball – Four Colonels picked for All-Region 4C team
James Wood had an area-best four players selected to the All-Region 4C team released Monday. First Team selections are Colonels senior pitcher Laken Whipkey, junior second baseman Izzy McKee and…
Wood baseball’s Pullen named Region 4C Co-Player of the Year
James Wood senior shortstop Bodie Pullen was named the Region 4C Co-Player of the Year to highlight baseball selections released Monday. Through the first 19 games for James Wood, which…
4A State Track Meet – Day 2
LYNCHBURG — Halfway through Saturday’s 800-meter race, Millbrook junior Nick Hayden was at the rear of a lead pack of six boys, five of whom weren’t on pace to beat…
4A State Track Meet – Day 1
LYNCHBURG — Ella Carlson might not have been at her best on Friday, but she left no doubt that’s she’s peerless among Virginia’s Class 4 discus throwers at Liberty University.…
James Wood rallies past Millbrook for first region baseball title since 1985
WINCHESTER — James Wood baseball coach Adrian Pullen admitted he was a little emotional holding the Region 4C championship trophy on Thursday evening. The former Colonels standout as a player…
Softball: Tuscarora 12, James Wood 2 (5)
LEESBURG — Dulles District champion Tuscarora broke open a 2-2 game with six runs in the fourth inning and four in the fifth inning in beating James Wood in the…
Boys’ soccer: Tuscarora 2, James Wood 1
LEESBURG — Dulles District champion Tuscarora left James Wood one win short of a second straight state tournament berth with a win in Tuesday’s Region 4C semifinals. The Huskies (14-4-1)…
Girls’ soccer: Tuscarora 5, James Wood 3
WINCHESTER — James Wood’s season came to an end with a loss to Dulles District regular-season tournament champion Tuscarora in Tuesday’s Region 4C semifinals. The Class 4 Northwestern District regular-season…
Bell’s shutout lifts Wood baseball past Tuscarora
LEESBURG — Nick Bell tossed a five-hit shutout to propel the James Wood baseball team to a 7-0 Region 4C semifinal victory over Tuscarora on Tuesday and the Colonels’ first…
Girls’ soccer: JW’s Newcome earns C4 NWD PoY
James Wood sophomore midfielder McKenna Newcome was selected as the Class 4 Northwestern District Player of the Year in selections released Friday. Handley’s Haleigh Echard was picked as the Coach…
Boys’ Soccer- Catlett, King share C4 NWD PoY honors
Millbrook senior goalkeeper Nick Catlett and James Wood senior midfielder Ryan King were named Class 4 Northwestern District Co-Players of the Year in selections announced Friday. The Pioneers’ Rhonda Cottino…
All NWD Softball
Millbrook sophomore Alexis McFarland was named the Class 4 Northwestern Softball Co-Player of the Year along with Fauquier senior catcher Helena Lovell in selections announced Friday. James Wood coach Todd…
Wood’s Pullen named Northwestern Baseball Player of Year
James Wood senior shortstop Bodie Pullen was named the Player of the Year to highlight All-Class 4 Northwestern District baseball selections that were released on Friday. The Coach of the…
Softball: James Wood 10, Fauquier 9 (8)
WINCHESTER — Second-seeded James Wood broke an 8-8 tie game on a two-run home run by Cadence Rieg in the top of the eighth inning, then held off a rally…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood boys’ tennis player Ryan Stevens
James Wood High School 17-year-old junior Sport: Tennis. Position: No. 2 singles, No. 1 doubles Parents: Geri and Mike Stevens Hometown: Winchester What do you love about tennis: I mainly…
Sophomore’s first at-bat lifts Millbrook past James Wood for district baseball title
WINCHESTER — Millbrook High School sophomore Cole Purdy wasn’t sure he wanted to play more baseball. Having just completed a JV campaign, he was already concentrating on his offseason…
Boys’ soccer: Millbrook 1, James Wood 0 (2 OT)
WINCHESTER — Will Demus scored off a throw-in from Patrick Sigler in the second five-minute session in sudden death overtime to lift top-seeded Millbrook to a victory over No. 3…
Region 4C – Track Meet
ALDIE — The Handley boys’ and girls’ track & field teams each took second at the Region 4C meet on Wednesday at Lightridge High School. Loudoun Valley won the girls’…
Handley girls deal Wood its first shutout to claim district title
WINCHESTER — After a scoreless first half in which several high-percentage James Wood scoring opportunities either missed the goal completely or were denied by Handley junior goalkeeper Emma Westfall, it…
Wood boys edge Handley on Del Moral goal to earn region berth
WINCHESTER — The Millbrook boys’ soccer team might want to spend a few minutes on corner kick defense at Tuesday’s practice. After scoring both of its goals on corner kicks…
Girls’ NWD Track Meet
WARRENTON — If only all sequels could be as impressive as the one Handley junior Elizabeth Imoh put together on Wednesday. One year after recording three wins in five events…
Boys’ NWD Track Meet
WARRENTON — As he scrolled through the results on his phone to check out the exact mark of Handley sophomore Hassan Akanbi in the long jump after Wednesday’s meet at…
Girls’ soccer: James Wood 7, Fauquier 0
WINCHESTER — Five different players scored as No. 1 James Wood defeated No. 5 Fauquier in the Class 4 Northwestern District semifinals on Friday. On Wednesday, the Colonels (16-1) will host…
James Wood softball tops Millbrook in battle as Baker announces retirement
WINCHESTER — During a post-game ceremony to recognize Todd Baker’s coaching retirement on Friday, the eighth-year head coach held a microphone and shared a story with a Ridge Field crowd…
James Wood clinches Region 4C baseball berth behind Bell’s one-hitter
WINCHESTER — James Wood pitcher Nick Bell knew he could change the school’s baseball record book in two categories on Friday night in the Class 4 Northwestern District semifinals against…
James Wood boys pick up play in second half to beat Sherando
WINCHESTER — You didn’t have to hear every word of James Wood boys’ soccer coach Brian Sullivan’s loud halftime speech to know that he wanted to see stronger desire from…
James Wood sweeps tri meet
WINCHESTER — The James Wood boys and girls each defeated Kettle Run and Liberty in a Class 4 Northwestern District tri meet at Kelican Stadium on Wednesday. The Colonel girls…
Boys’ Tennis – Handley boys roll into district tennis final
WINCHESTER — The Handley boys’ tennis team ran off five consecutive singles wins as the defending champions advanced to the Class 4 Northwestern District title match with a 5-0 shutout…
Softball: James Wood 9, Sherando 5
STEPHENS CITY — James Wood’s Skyla Compton was a single short of a cycle and the Colonels completed a season sweep of Sherando in Class 4 Northwestern District action on…
Girls’ Tennis – Sherando 5, James Wood 0
STEPHENS CITY — Top-seeded Sherando dropped only four games in defeating No. 4 James Wood in the Class 4 Northwestern District semifinals on Tuesday. The Warriors (17-0) — who already clinched…
Boys’ Soccer – James Wood 2, Sherando 1
WINCHESTER — Edgar Del Moral scored the game-winner as James Wood (8-5-2, 5-4-2) topped Sherando in Class 4 Northwestern District action on Tuesday. Jon Resendiz had a goal and assisted on…
Girls’ soccer: James Wood 8, Sherando 4
STEPHENS CITY — Jolie Jenkins scored five goals as James Wood wrapped up the Class 4 Northwestern District regular-season title and a Region 4C playoff berth by outscoring Sherando 6-2…
McGuire fires hot James Wood to baseball win over Sherando
WINCHESTER — After his team’s 0-2 start in the Class 4 Northwestern District, James Wood baseball coach Adrian Pullen remained confident his squad was one of the best teams in…
College softball: Burkhamer shining for Potomac State
James Wood graduate and freshman Jenna Burkhamer has helped the Potomac State softball team to a dominant season. The Catamounts are 38-2 and are riding a 32-game winning streak heading…
Softball: James Wood 11, Liberty 1
BEALETON — Laken Whipkey shut down Liberty through six innings and James Wood earned a season split by defeating the Eagles in a Class 4 Northwestern District game on Monday. Whipkey…
Baseball: James Wood 5, Liberty 1
BEALETON — Four James Wood pitchers limited Liberty to five hits in a Class 4 Northwestern District win on Monday. The Colonels (14-4, 7-3) led 2-0 after two innings, then…
Boys’ tennis: Class 4 NWD semis not set
Fourth-seeded James Wood’s Class 4 Northwestern District home quarterfinal match with No. 5 Kettle Run was postponed until Monday at 4:30 p.m. because of rain. The winner will travel to…
Girls’ tennis: James Wood 5, Kettle Run 1
WINCHESTER — Fourth-seeded James Wood defeated No. 5 Kettle Run in the Class 4 Northwestern District first round on Thursday. The Colonels (7-7) will travel to No. 1 Sherando for a…
Boys’ Soccer – Handley 1, James Wood 1
WINCHESTER — Handley and James Wood battled to a Class 4 Northwestern tie on Thursday at the Colonels’ Kelican Stadium. Jonathan Romero scored for Handley (12-1-2, 9-1-1) n the 11th minute…
Baseball: James Wood 12, Handley 1 (5)
WINCHESTER — Bodie Pullen stole three bases to break James Wood’s single-season stolen base record, and the Colonels beat Handley in five innings in Class 4 Northwestern District baseball action on…
Baseball – James Wood 15, Handley 2 (5)
WINCHESTER — Handley scored the first two runs but James Wood scored five runs in the bottom of the first, four in the third and six in the fourth to win…
Boys’ tennis: James Wood 7, Kettle Run 2
NOKESVILLE — James Wood improved to 7-7 on the season with a Class 4 Northwestern District victory against Kettle Run on Tuesday. The fourth-seeded Colonels will host the No. 5 Cougars…
Girls’ tennis: James Wood 5, Liberty 4
WINCHESTER — James Wood defeated Liberty in its regular-season finale to clinch the fourth seed in the Class 4 Northwestern District tournament. The Colonels (6-7, 4-6 district) will host No. 5…
Handley girls deal James Wood its first defeat
WINCHESTER — Not on their turf. Handley prevented James Wood from clinching the Class 4 Northwestern District regular-season title and ended the Colonels’ perfect season with a thrilling 4-3 girls’…
Softball – Kettle Run 4, James Wood 3
NOKESVILLE — Kettle Run took a 4-0 lead after three innings and went on to defeat James Wood in a Class 4 Northwestern District game on Tuesday. The Colonels are…
Boys’ Soccer – James Wood 1, Kettle Run 0
NOKESVILLE — Sam Frigaard scored the game-winner in the 15th minute off an assist from Ryan King as James Wood edged Kettle Run in Class 4 Northwestern District action. The Colonels…
Girls’ soccer: James Wood 4, Kettle Run 1
WINCHESTER — Sami Stevens stopped eight shots as James Wood moved within a win of the Class 4 Northwestern District regular-season title with a triumph over Kettle Run on Tuesday. The…
Baseball – James Wood 9, Kettle Run 0
NOKESVILLE — Colin McGuire tossed a four-hitter as James Wood blanked Kettle Run in a key Class 4 Northwestern District clash on Tuesday. McGuire walked two and struck out five. The…
Girls’ Tennis – James Wood 5, Kettle Run 4
WINCHESTER — James Wood took two of three doubles matches to net a Class 4 Northwestern District win over Kettle Run on Tuesday. James Wood singles winners: No. 2 Charlotte Bass 8-5;…
Handley’s lacrosse club pays tribute to fallen teammate
WINCHESTER — Seventeen-year-old David Alexander III was a standout lacrosse player who most certainly would have shined at the collegiate level. But he died on Oct. 27, about a year after…
Girls’ Soccer – James Wood 4, Fauquier 0
WINCHESTER — McKenna Newcome had two goals and two assists to lead James Wood to a Class 4 Northwestern District win over Fauquier on Thursday. The Colonels are 13-0 (9-0 district).…
Baseball – James Wood 8, Briar Woods 5
ASHBURN — Nick Bell struck out 11 batters in a complete game as James Wood defeated Briar Woods in a non-district contest on Thursday. Bell allowed eight hits and two walks…
Softball – Fauquier 10, James Wood 0 (6)
WARRENTON — Skye Corum allowed four hits in a six-inning complete game as Fauquier defeated James Wood in Class 4 Northwestern District action on Thursday. The Falcons led 2-0 after three…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood softball player Laken Whipkey
James Wood High School 18-year-old junior Sport: Softball. Position: Third base/pitcher Parents: Tim and Amy Whipkey Hometown: Winchester What do you love about softball: I like when a big play…
Clarke County completes season softball sweep of James Wood
WINCHESTER — James Wood softball coach Todd Baker has one word that comes to mind often when describing Clarke County junior Madison Edwards. “She’s trouble when she’s at the plate,”…
Clarke County completes season softball sweep of James Wood
WINCHESTER — James Wood softball coach Todd Baker has one word that comes to mind often when describing Clarke County junior Madison Edwards. “She’s trouble when she’s at the plate,”…
Boys’ Apple Blossom Track & Field
WINCHESTER — As Handley track & field coach Mike McKiernan watched 6-foot-2, 250-pound senior Stephen Daley run on the track as the final leg of the boys’ 4×100-meter relay, he…
Wood girls repeat as ABI track champs
WINCHESTER — The James Wood girls’ track & field team didn’t hear “first place” associated with their school name over the public address system until it mattered the most. The…
James Wood rolls to softball win over Millbrook
WINCHESTER — James Wood’s Caitlyn Shutts rounded third base with a smile that looked as wide as the bag. That’s the kind of joy you have when you belt your…
Walker’s four goals lead James Wood girls past Millbrook
WINCHESTER — As Olivia Walker came off the field for the final few minutes of the first half on Thursday night, James Wood girls’ soccer coach Donavan Russell joked, “You…
Boys’ soccer: Millbrook 3, James Wood 2
WINCHESTER — Garrett Johnson scored two goals for host Millbrook in a Class 4 Northwestern District win over James Wood on Thursday. The Pioneers are 8-3 overall (6-1 district) and…
Millbrook outlasts James Wood in 11th as pitchers rule
WINCHESTER — If you came to Thursday night’s Class 4 Northwestern District showdown between Millbrook and James Wood looking for a lot of offense, you were in the wrong place.…
Track & Field: Colonels shine in meet
WINCHESTER — James Wood’s boys’ and girls’ teams won more individual events during a tri-meet against Handley and Fauquier at Kelican Stadium on Wednesday. No team scores were available. James Wood…
Softball: Liberty 14, James Wood 6
WINCHESTER — First-place Liberty completed a regular-season sweep of James Wood in Class 4 Northwestern District action Wednesday. The Colonels dropped to 5-6 overall, 4-2 in the district. James Wood leaders: Sydney…
Baseball – James Wood 11, Liberty 1 (5)
WINCHESTER — Brody Bower had three hits, scored three runs, swiped two bases and drove in two to lead James Wood to the Class 4 Northwestern District victory in five innings…
Girls’ Tennis – Handley 7, James Wood 2
WINCHESTER — Handley captured five of six singles matches on the way to a Class 4 Northwestern District win against James Wood on Wednesday. Singles winners: Handley: No. 1 Grace Meehan 8-2;…
Handley boys roll to tennis sweep of James Wood
WINCHESTER — Handley lost just three total games as the unbeaten Judges cruised to a 9-0 Class 4 Northwestern District boys’ tennis win against James Wood on Wednesday. The Judges improved…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood girls’ soccer player Brooke Geary
James Wood High School 17-year-old junior Sport: Soccer. Position: Center back Parents: James and Elizabeth Geary Hometown: Frederick, Md., moved to Winchester in 2009 What do you love about soccer: I love playing with my teammates…
Girls’ soccer: James Wood 11, Liberty 0
BEALETON — Sidney Rathel and McKenna Newcome each had three goals and two assists to lead James Wood to a Class 4 Northwestern District win over Liberty on Tuesday. The Colonels…
Boys’ Tennis – Sherando 6, James Wood 3
STEPHENS CITY — Sherando won four of six singles matches on the way to a Class 4 Northwestern District victory against James Wood on Tuesday. Singles winners: Sherando: No. 1 Tommy Reese…
Softball: James Wood 8, Skyline 4
WINCHESTER — Laken Whipkey pitched a complete game and drove in two runs and James Wood earned a season split by beating Skyline on Wednesday. The Colonels (5-5) trailed 3-1 after…
Baseball: James Wood 11, Musselman 3
INWOOD W.Va. — Colin McGuire and Ethan Pingley combined on a four-hitter as James Wood (8-3) won its fifth straight with a triumph at Mussleman. McGuire allowed two hits and two…
Girls’ tennis: Sherando 8, James Wood 1
WINCHESTER — Sherando remained undefeated with a Class 4 Northwestern District win over James Wood on Tuesday. The Warriors are 10-0 (6-0 district) and the Colonels are 3-5 (2-4). Singles winners: Sherando:…
Girls’ soccer: James Wood 3, Sherando 0
WINCHESTER — Sidney Rathel scored two goals and James Wood remained perfect with a Class 4 Northwestern District win over Sherando on Tuesday. The Colonels are 10-0 (6-0 district) and the…
James Wood softball rallies to beat Sherando in thriller
WINCHESTER — Add another memorable chapter to the James Wood-Sherando softball rivalry. The Colonels scored six runs in the bottom of the sixth inning Tuesday to come back from a five-run…
James Wood boys edge Sherando on second-half goal
STEPHENS CITY — While checking on a situation a few minutes after Tuesday’s game, Sherando boys’ soccer coach Pat Anderson made sure to pay James Wood senior midfielder/forward Jonathan Resendiz…
Bell fires James Wood to baseball win over Sherando
STEPHENS CITY — After getting one-hit in their first loss of the season on Monday, the Sherando High School hitters had a pretty good idea Tuesday’s game against James Wood…
Area athletes to be honored at Apple Blossom Sports Breakfast
The Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival announced Friday the list of area student-athletes who will be honored at the Partlow Insurance Breakfast on April 30 at Shenandoah University’s James R. Wilkins…
Boys’ tennis: Handley 9, James Wood 0
WINCHESTER — Handley improved to 9-0 overall and 5-0 in the Class 4 Northwestern District with a sweep at James Wood. The Colonels are 4-4 (2-3). Singles winners: No. 1…
Girls’ Tennis – Handley 7, James Wood 2
WINCHESTER — Visiting Handley defeated James Wood in Class 4 Northwestern District action on Friday. The Judges are 5-4 (3-2 district) and the Colonels are 3-3 (2-3). Singles winners: Handley: No. 1…
Jenkins’ early hat trick fuels James Wood’s soccer win over Handley
WINCHESTER — Jolie Jenkins didn’t have the ball on her feet very long in the first 12 minutes of Friday’s key Class 4 Northwestern District girls’ soccer clash against Handley.…
Handley boys beat Colonels for fifth straight win
WINCHESTER — This isn’t the 2021 Handley boys’ soccer team. The Judges scored twice in the final 17 minutes to beat James Wood 2-0 and continue their remarkable rebound from…
Softball: James Wood 25, Handley 0 (5)
WINCHESTER — Three James Wood pitchers combined on a no-hitter and the Colonels had 15 hits, 14 walks and seven batters hit by pitches in a Class 4 Northwestern District…
James Wood belts Handley in baseball clash
WINCHESTER — James Wood smacked 18 hits and took advantage of eight walks and 10 errors in a 27-1 Class 4 Northwestern District baseball romp over Handley in five innings at…
Woshner retiring after 19 years as James Wood’s CSA
A man known for his prolific distance running has decided to no longer push the pace. Frederick County Public Schools announced on Tuesday that Craig Woshner has decided to retire…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood soccer player Ryan King
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Soccer. Position: Midfielder Parents: Julie and Travis King Hometown: Winchester What do you love about soccer?: The team aspect of it. I just…
Boys’ Soccer – James Wood 8, Skyline 0
WINCHESTER — Jon Resendiz had three goals and one assist to lead James Wood to a win over Skyline on Tuesday. The Colonels are 5-2-1. The Colonels lost 3-1 to Loudoun…
Girls’ Soccer – James Wood 1, Skyline 0
FRONT ROYAL — Jolie Jenkins scored off a Kelsey Gass assist to lead James Wood to a win over Skyline on Tuesday. The Colonels (8-0) received two saves from Sami Stevens. …
Baseball: James Wood 4, Skyline 0 (6)
WINCHESTER — Colin McGuire pitched a no-hitter in a game that was shortened to six innings due to inclement weather. McGuire struck out 12 batters and walked three batters for the…
Girls’ soccer: James Wood 5, Loudoun Valley 2
PURCELLVILLE — James Wood remained perfect at 7-0 with a non-district win over Loudoun Valley on Monday. James Wood leaders: Jolie Jenkins 2 goals, 1 assist; Sidney Rathel 1 goal, 2 assists;…
Boys’ tennis: Sherando 7, James Wood 2
WINCHESTER — Sherando defeated James Wood in a Class 4 Northwestern District match on Monday. The Warriors are 3-5, 3-2 district and the Colonels are 4-3, 2-2. Singles winners: Sherando: No. 1…
Sherando blanks James Wood in girls’ tennis
STEPHENS CITY — Sherando High School remained unbeaten in Class 4 Northwestern District girls’ tennis action with a 9-0 victory against James Wood on Monday. The Warriors improved to 7-0 overall.…
Boys’ track & field notebook
James Wood junior Andrew Link finished fourth in a respectable 16.31 in the 110 hurdles on Saturday. The All-State performer in both the 110 and 300 hurdles last year has…
Handley Track Invitational
WINCHESTER — After more than nine hours of action, Handley track & field coach Mike McKiernan was feeling tired, but feeling good, too. “What I felt like this meet showed us…
Johnson’s goal propels Pioneer boys past Colonels
WINCHESTER — After having shot a direct kick from 25 yards out wide in the 50th minute, Millbrook sophomore forward Garrett Johnson’s frustration was evident when he then proceeded to ground…
Riverside 5, James Wood 0
WINCHESTER — Two Riverside pitchers combined to no-hit James Wood in non-district action on Saturday. James Wood starter Nick Bell allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), while striking out six…
All-Area Boys’ Basketball: Honorable Mention
Lazare Adingono, Sherando, junior Will Booker, Clarke County, sophomore Josh Borromeo, James Wood, junior Matthew Sipe, Clarke County, junior Cole Stowers, James Wood, senior
Jenkins’ double in seventh lifts Millbrook past James Wood
WINCHESTER — Jerrod Jenkins’ final swing in Friday night’s Class 4 Northwestern District baseball clash against James Wood wasn’t exactly the most well-struck ball he’s had for Millbrook High School.…
All-Area Girls’ Basketball: First Team
Avery O’Roke Millbrook — Senior Averaged an area-best 22.4 points per game, shot an area-best 79.3 percent from the foul line. Named Class 4 Northwestern District Player of the Year,…
All-Area Girls’ Basketball: Second Team
Ella Carlson, Sherando, senior Hailey Evans, Clarke County, junior Jaliah Jackson, Millbrook, freshman Keira Rorhbach, Clarke County, junior Aleeya Silver, James Wood, senior Hannah Stephanites, Millbrook, junior
All-Area Girls’ basketball: Honorable Mention
Aubrey Grove, James Wood, senior Laura Hogan, Handley, junior Kaylene Todd, Millbrook, junior Gabby Valentinetti, James Wood, senior Asia Williams, Sherando, sophomore
All-Area Wrestling First Team
Hayden Thompson Handley — Freshman 106 pounds Thompson (44-8) placed 5th in Class 4 state. 2nd in Region 4C. Won Class 4 Northwestern District tournament. Had 18 pins. Colton Bendure…
All-Area Wrestling Second Team
James Casey, Clarke, freshman, 106 pounds Elliot Rivera, Millbrook, senior, 113 pounds Kolton Vincent, Clarke, freshman, 113 pounds Blake Messick, Wood, freshman, 126 pounds Devin Hardy, Sherando, junior, 132 pounds…
Girls’ Swimmer of the Year: James Wood’s Lauren Masters
WINCHESTER — When Lauren Masters was introduced to swimming at age 6 as a requirement from her mother, she hated it so much that she quit. The James Wood junior…
All-Area Girls’ Swimming First Team
Lauren Masters James Wood — Junior Class 4 meet: 2nd in 50 free (All-State) and 100 free (All-State). Region 4C: 50 free and 100 free champion. Class 4 NWD: 2nd…
All-Area Girls’ Swimming Second Team
Gracie Defibaugh, Sherando freshman Annie Hua, James Wood freshman Sullivan Morefield, Handley junior Maya Pitts, Clarke County freshman Madison Reed, Sherando sophomore Lexee Schellhammer, Sherando junior Leah Snapp, James Wood…
Girls’ Tennis – James Wood 7, Kettle Run 2
NOKESVILLE — James Wood remained undefeated with a win over Kettle Run on Tuesday. The Colonels are 3-0 (2-0 Class 4 Northwestern District). Singles winners: No. 2 Bianca Linares 8-2; No. 3…
James Wood 5, Kettle Run 3 (OT)
NOKESVILLE — Sidney Rathel and McKenna Newcome scored in overtime as unbeaten James Wood topped Kettle Run in Class 4 Northwestern District play on Tuesday. The Colonels improved to 5-0, 3-0…
James Wood 1, Kettle Run 0
WINCHESTER — Colin Craig scored in the 75th minute off an assist by Micah Frigaard to give James Wood a Class 4 Northwestern District win over Kettle Run on Tuesday. The…
Softball – James Wood 5, Kettle Run 4
WINCHESTER — Ellie Johnson came on in relief with two outs and the bases loaded and recorded a strikeout for a save as James Wood defeated Kettle Run in Class 4…
James Wood 11, Kettle Run 1 (6)
WINCHESTER — Brody Bower belted a homer and drove in four runs and Nick Bell tossed a three-hitter as James Wood defeated Kettle Run in six innings in Class 4 Northwestern…
Boys’ Swimming Coach of the Year: James Wood’s Jessica Barr
James Wood’s Jessica Barr is The Winchester Star Boys’ Swimming Coach of the Year after leading the Colonels to a program-best second-place finish at the Region 4C meet to Kettle…
Boys’ Swimmer of the Year: James Wood’s Paul Warnagiris
WINCHESTER — For Paul Warnagiris, making “slow” fast has worked out pretty spectacularly. As evidenced by his area-best 200 individual medley time, the James Wood junior shines in all the strokes.…
All-Area Boys’ Swimming First Team
Paul Warnagiris James Wood — Junior Class 4 meet: 7th in 100 breast (All-State) and 200 IM (All-State). Region 4C: 100 breast and 200 IM champion. Class 4 NWD: 100…
All-Area Boys’ Swimming Second Team
Nicholas Barreda, Millbrook junior Ethan Britton, Wood sophomore Austin Forrer, Sherando sophomore Alex Hua, Wood freshman Ben Jensen, Sherando senior Reagan Kite, Wood junior Trent Rakowski, Wood junior Ryan Stickley,…
Boys’ tennis: James Wood 5, Central 4
WOODSTOCK — James Wood earned a season split and won two doubles matches in a non-district victory over Central on Friday. The Colonels are 3-1. James Wood singles winners: No. 1. Ryan…
Softball: Jefferson sweeps James Wood
SHENANDOAH JUNCTION, W.Va. — Jefferson defeated James Wood by the scores of 12-11 and 4-0 in a doubleheader sweep on Saturday. Jefferson led Game 1 3-0 after two innings and 4-2…
Track & Field: Wood girls win Strasburg meet
STRASBURG — The James Wood girls scored 152 points to win the Ram Country Track & Field Invitational by 62 points on Saturday at Strasburg High School. Strasburg was second out…
Boys’ soccer: James Wood 4, Liberty 0
BEALETON — James Wood remained undefeated with a Class 4 Northwestern District win over Liberty on Thursday. The Colonels are 3-0-1 (1-0-1 district). James Wood leaders: Dashawn Paige 2 assists; Owen…
Girls’ Soccer – James Wood 13, Liberty 1
BEALETON — Sidney Rathel had four goals and an assist to lead James Wood to a Class 4 Northwestern District win over Liberty on Thursday. The Colonels are 4-0 (2-0 district).…
Boys’ tennis: James Wood 6, Fauquier 3
WINCHESTER — James Wood improved to 2-1 on the season with a Class 4 Northwestern District victory against Fauquier on Tuesday. James Wood singles winners: No. 3 Zach Harris 8-2;…
Softball – Fauquier 11, James Wood 10
WINCHESTER — Down 11-2, James Wood scored eight runs in the sixth inning, but the Colonels couldn’t complete the comeback after loading the bases with one out in the seventh in…
Boys’ Soccer – James Wood 0, Fauquier 0
WINCHESTER — Ben Tanger had three saves as James Wood tied Fauquier in its Class 4 Northwestern District opener on Tuesday. The Colonels (2-0-1 overall) had a 20-3 shot advantage.
Girls’ Soccer – James Wood 7, Fauquier 1
WARRENTON — Olivia Walker had two goals and five assists to lead James Wood to a Class 4 Northwestern District win over Fauquier on Tuesday. The Colonels are 3-0, 1-0 district.…
Girl’s Tennis – James Wood 9, Fauquier 0
WARRENTON — James Wood dropped only 13 games in defeating Fauquier in the Colonels’ first Class 4 Northwestern District match on Tuesday. The Colonels are 2-0 overall. Singles winners: No. 1 Caroline…
Girls’ track & field outlook
A lot of talent has departed from the area’s girls’ track & field scene, but there are plenty of girls who should generate plenty of appreciative noise from their teammates…
Boys’ tennis outlook
For a little more than the last decade, area tennis teams have been looking up at Handley at the top of the district standings. That probably won’t change in the…
James Wood drops district baseball opener to Fauquier
WINCHESTER — Certainly Tuesday’s Class 4 Northwestern District opener didn’t go the way the defending champion James Wood baseball team wanted. There was no way to sugarcoat the 6-0 loss…
Baseball: James Wood 9, Spring Mills 5
WINCHESTER — James Wood improved to 2-0 with a win over Spring Mills (W.Va.) on Monday. The Colonels led 5-1 after three innings and 9-3 after five innings. James Wood leaders: John…
James Wood track teams sweep City-County meet
STEPHENS CITY — The James Wood boys’ and girls’ track & field teams were each victorious in Saturday’s City-County meet on Saturday at Sherando High School. In the boys’ meet,…
Baseball – James Wood 9, Skyline 8
FRONT ROYAL — Down 8-6 with two outs and no one on base, James Wood scored three runs in the top of the seventh inning, then held on in the…
Girls’ tennis outlook
Sherando and Handley have been battling it out in recent years for bragging rights to be the top girls’ tennis team in the Class 4 Northwestern District. This season those…
Boys’ soccer: James Wood 3, Heritage 1
LEESBURG — Jon Resendiz scored two goals to lead James Wood to a non-district win over Heritage on Thursday. The Colonels (2-0) had a 12-5 shot advantage. Other James Wood leaders: Micah…
Girls’ soccer: James Wood 5, Heritage 3
WINCHESTER — Jolie Jenkins had three goals and one assist to lead James Wood to a non-district win over Heritage on Thursday night at Kelican Stadium. The Colonels are 2-0. Other…
Boys’ track & field preview
The class of Class 4 Northwestern District track & field in recent years certainly looks like it can continue its reign. The Handley boys won have won three straight outdoor…
High school baseball outlook
James Wood and Millbrook battled it out last season for area high school baseball supremacy and it could be a repeat this spring. The Colonels handed the Pioneers their only…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood baseball player Jacob Roy
James Wood High School 18-year-old senior Sport: Baseball. Position: Outfield Parents: Charlie and Jennifer Roy Hometown: Winchester What do you love about baseball: I love being with my teammates and…
Softball: Skyline 7, James Wood 0
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood opened its season with a loss against Skyline. James Wood leaders: Cadence Rieg (5 IP, 4 strikeouts in circle, 1-2 with double at plate). Izzy…
Girls’ soccer: James Wood 10, Skyline 1
WINCHESTER — Olivia Rathel had two goals and four assists to lead James Wood to a win over Skyline in its season opener on Tuesday. Other James Wood leaders: McKenna…
Boys’ soccer: James Wood 7, Skyline 0
FRONT ROYAL — Micah Frigaard had a hat trick and an assist to lead James Wood to a win over Skyline in its season opener on Tuesday. James Wood had a…
Boys’ soccer outlook
The Clarke County boys’ soccer team was heartbroken to see its undefeated season end in last year’s Class 2 state semifinals. With nine returning All-Region 2B selections, the Eagles have…
Girls’ Tennis – James Wood 8, Skyline 1
WINCHESTER — James Wood swept the doubles matches in defeating Skyline in the season opener for both teams on Monday. Singles winners: James Wood: No. 1 Caroline Partlow 8-1; No. 3…
Boys’ Tennis – James Wood 9, Skyline 0
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood dropped only two games in defeating Skyline in each teams’ season opener on Monday. Singles winners: No. 1 Ryan Stevens 8-0; No. 2 Scott Shepherd 8-0;…
High school softball preview: Three programs have new coaches
If you peer into the dugouts at area softball diamonds this spring, you’re going to see a lot of new faces. And we’re not talking about the players. Three area…
Girls’ soccer preview: Clarke County, James Wood look to stay on top
After seasons for the ages in 2021, the Clarke County and James Wood girls’ soccer teams will now try and see what they can do in the first Virginia High…
Four Wood football players heading to D3 schools
Four James Wood football players signed to compete at the NCAA Division III level for college during a ceremony at the high school on Monday. Hunter Franks will play offensive…
Wood’s Walker to play soccer for Division I Belmont
WINCHESTER — Based on the way James Wood girls’ soccer coach Donavan Russell described Olivia Walker to a crowd of 60 people on Tuesday night in the high school library,…
Region 4C girls’ basketball honors
Millbrook senior guard Avery O’Roke is Co-Player of the Year and Sherando’s Brooklyn Wilson is Coach of the Year as the All-Region 4C girls’ basketball honors were announced on Thursday.…
Golf: Wood’s Ganczak places 29th in national event
James Wood sophomore Caden Ganczak tied for 26th out of 92 golfers at the Under Armour 15-18 Winter National championship held Feb. 19-20 outside of Tampa, Fla. Ganczak had a…
4A State Indoor Meet
LYNCHBURG — Handley junior Liz Imoh recorded two All-State performances to lead local competitors on Tuesday on the second and final day of the Class 4 state track & field…
Three James Wood baseball players sign with colleges
The James Wood baseball team is looking to defend its Class 4 Northwestern District tournament championship this spring, and the Colonels will do so with three key players who have…
Girls’ soccer: Wood’s Jenkins to play in national event
James Wood freshman Jolie Jenkins is one of 29 girls who have been selected to compete in the Elite Clubs National League Under-15 National Selection Game that will take place…
Wood’s Masters, Sherando’s relays shine at Class 4 state swim meet
RICHMOND — James Wood junior Lauren Masters had second-place finishes in the 50- and 100-yard freestyles and Sherando’s girls’ 200 medley relay team also placed second to highlight local performances…
Ten local wrestlers advance to Class 4 state semis
VIRGINIA BEACH — Ten of the area’s 19 Class 4 state wrestling qualifiers won both of their matches on Friday to advance to Saturday’s semifinal round at the state tournament…
Sherando girls survive cold second half to edge James Wood
STEPHENS CITY — Sherando coach Brooklyn Wilson couldn’t remember a game that she’s been around when the winning team scored just 11 points in the second half. She’s got one…
All-Northwestern District – Basketball
Handley junior guard Emerson Fusco and Millbrook senior guard Avery O’Roke earned Class 4 Northwestern District Player of the Year honors for boys’ and girls’ basketball, respectively, as part of…
Girls’ indoor track: Region 4C Meet
WINCHESTER — Junior Liz Imoh won three events to lead Handley to third place out of 16 teams at the Region 4C meet on Monday at Shenandoah’s University’s Wilkins Center.…
Boys’ indoor track: Region 4C Meet
WINCHESTER — With one event remaining, Handley sits in third place in the Region 4C meet that was held on Monday at Shenandoah University’s Wilkins Center. According to a notation…
Wood’s Bendure wins region title with dramatic comeback
WARRENTON — About 25 seconds into sudden victory overtime, Loudoun County coaches and fans were yelling for a takedown in the 113-pound Region 4C wrestling tournament championship match. Ten seconds…
Sherando girls win first-ever region swimming title
When asked if the Sherando girls’ swimming team was undefeated after the Class 4 Northwestern District swim meet, Warriors coach Joe Knight stated in good-natured fashion, “Don’t jinx us.” If…
Sherando wins first wrestling regional crown since 2014
WARRENTON — After the third-place match at 285 pounds was completed, Region 4C wrestling tournament helpers immediately began moving things around to get ready for the championship finals on Saturday…
Handley rallies to top upset-minded James Wood
WINCHESTER — Handley coach Zach Harrell asked his seniors to take off their jerseys at halftime. With the third-seeded Judges trailing No. 6 James Wood by five points in a…
Wood’s McDonald, Newman to run at Division I colleges
WINCHESTER — As James Wood cross country coach Matthew Lofton stood in front of a few dozen people in the high school auditorium on Wednesday, he recalled saying, “five signings…
Class 4 Northwestern District indoor track title
WINCHESTER — Handley captured the boys’ team championship to highlight performances at the Class 4 Northwestern District indoor track & field meet on Monday at Shenandoah University’s Wilkins Center. The…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood swimmer Reagan Kite
James Wood High School 16-year-old junior Sport: Swimming. Main events: 50 freestyle and 100 freestyle Parents: Sarah and Corey Kite Hometown: Gore What do you love about swimming?: I really…
Girls’ basketball: James Wood 72, Fauquier 40
WARRENTON — James Wood exploded in the third quarter and went on to defeat Class 4 Northwestern District foe Fauquier in its final game of the regular season on Monday night.…
Warnagiris brothers lead James Wood to second in district swimming
WARRENTON — For the most part, the No. 1 seeds lived up to the billing at Friday’s Class 4 Northwestern District swimming meet, with those who had the fastest seed…
Sherando girls continue unbeaten season with district swim title
WARRENTON — When the Sherando girls won the 2020 Class 4 Northwestern District swimming meet title for their first postseason championship in seven years, the makeup of their roster suggested…
James Wood avenges early season loss to Sherando
WINCHESTER — A little more than two months have passed since the James Wood and Sherando girls’ basketball teams first met this season. The Colonels, who lost that first matchup…
Sherando rolls to Northwestern District wrestling title
STEPHENS CITY — No one would mistake what took place inside Sherando High School on Thursday as a dual meet, but the Warriors sure made it look like one at…
Sherando boys defeat Wood for ninth straight win
WINCHESTER — Sherando beat James Wood 59-41 for its ninth straight win on boys’ basketball action on Friday night at Frederick County Middle School. The Warriors are 14-6 (9-1 district) and…
Handley keeps up stellar play in New Year with win over James Wood
WINCHESTER — It appears the Handley boys’ basketball team has taken this New Year thing seriously. Struggling against a tough schedule in December, the Judges have been a new team…
Wood’s Ashby signs with D1 Southern Utah for football; Davis to play golf for Shepherd
WINCHESTER — The job that DeLane Fitzgerald did in turning around Frostburg State University in Maryland and keeping the Bobcats successful in football as they transitioned from NCAA Division III…
James Wood girls score 36 unanswered points in rout of Handley
WINCHESTER — With a two-point lead and with James Wood in foul trouble, Handley was sitting in pretty decent shape five minutes into Monday’s girls’ basketball game. By the time…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood swimmer Leah Snapp
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Swimming. Main events: 100 fly and 400/500 freestyle Parents: Heather and Christopher Snapp Hometown: Winchester What do you love about swimming?: The competition.…
Kettle Run 71, James Wood 50
WINCHESTER — James Wood dropped to 1-10 overall and 1-5 in the Class 4 Northwestern District with a loss to Kettle Run on Friday. James Wood leader: Josh Borromeo 18…
Girls’ basketball: Jefferson 59, James Wood 51
SHENANDOAH JUNCTION, W.Va. — James Wood lost to Jefferson in non-district action on Wednesday. James Wood (7-7) trailed 16-14 after one quarter, 28-23 at the half and 46-37 after three…
Girls’ basketball: James Wood 52, Kettle Run 33
WINCHESTER — James Wood evened its overall record at 6-6 and Class 4 Northwestern District record at 3-3 with a win over Kettle Run on Saturday. James Wood leaders: Gabby Valentinetti 14…
Swimming: Wood boys, Sherando girls win
WINCHESTER — James Wood captured the boys’ title and Sherando took the girls’ crown at the 11th annual Black & Blue Invitational at Jim Barnett Park on Saturday. The Colonels totaled…
James Wood splits pair of matches
NOKESVILLE — James Wood split two matches on Friday, defeating Kettle Run 43-27 and falling 48-30 against Handley. Top James Wood performers: Colton Bendure (113), Blake Messick (126), Braden Sitton (132),…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood girls’ basketball player Aleeya Silver
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Girls’ basketball. Position: Guard Parents: Sanford Silver and Misti Haynes Hometown: Charles Town, W.Va. What do you love about basketball?: I love the…
Judges Invitational
WINCHESTER — Handley’s Simon Bishop made his first Judges Invitational count. The junior wrestler pinned his first three opponents, then defeated Brenstville’s Will Johnson by a 10-2 major decision in…
Millbrook girls complete sweep of James Wood
WINCHESTER — Millbrook jumped out to a 20-6 lead after one quarter and went on to defeat James Wood 68-52 in Class 4 Northwestern District girls’ basketball on Saturday at…
Millbrook boys rebound to win battle with James Wood
WINCHESTER — A schedule that includes four West Virginia Class AAA schools, Class 6 Freedom (South Riding) and Dulles District co-leader Loudoun Valley hasn’t done much to enhance Millbrook’s record.…
James Wood splits two matches
WINCHESTER — James Wood defeated Fauquier 42-32 and lost to Liberty 43-29 in Class 4 Northwestern District dual meet action on Wednesday at Frederick County Middle School. James Wood leaders:…
James Wood girls top Hampshire
WINCHESTER — Aubrey Grove had her first career double-double as the James Wood girls’ basketball team scored a 62-59 triumph against Hampshire (W.Va.) on Monday at Frederick County Middle School.…
Boys’ basketball: Freedom 63, James Wood 40
SOUTH RIDING — James Wood dropped to 1-7 with a non-district loss to Freedom on Wednesday. James Wood leaders: Josh Borromeo, Ashton Kees 11 points each; Cole Stowers 10 points.…
James Wood moves sports events to different locations
Two basketball games were moved from James Wood High School to Frederick County Middle School last Thursday, and several sports events scheduled to take place this week at James Wood…
Harrisonburg 75, James Wood 63
WINCHESTER — Harrisonburg outscored James Wood 54-31 in the second half to win in non-district action on Thursday. Cole Stowers had 19 points for the Colonels (1-7), who led 32-21…
Girls’ Basketball: James Wood 63, Freedom 27
WINCHESTER — James Wood won the third James Wood Holiday Tournament by beating Freedom (South Riding) on Thursday. The Colonels (3-5), who won their third straight game, led 38-16 at…
All-Area Football First Team Offense
Stephen Daley Handley — Senior Running back Daley rushed for 1,785 yards and 25 touchdowns, while averaging 10.1 yards per carry in his first season as a featured back. The…
All-Area Football Offense Second Team
QB: Detric Brown, Millbrook, Jr. RB: Emerson Fusco, Handley, Jr. RB: Cordell Broy, Clarke County, Sr. WR: AJ Santiago, Sherando, Jr. WR: Braden George, Millbrook, Sr. WR: Gavyn Blye, Sherando,…
All-Area Football Offense Honorable Mention
QB: Dylan Rodeffer, Sherando, Sr. WR: Ryan King, James Wood, Sr. OL: Anthony Castillo, Millbrook, Sr. OL: Jack Thompson, James Wood, So. KR: AJ Santiago, Sherando, Jr. — Contact Walt…
All-Area Volleyball First Team
Madison Koeller Millbrook — Junior Setter Koeller had an area-best 900 assists and 103 aces. Ranked 5th in digs (263), 6th in blocks (54) and 10th in kills (133). Class…
All-Area Volleyball Second Team
Melia Burch, Wood junior outside hitter Saige Garver, Sherando senior outside hitter Mackenzie Ingrassia, Sherando senior setter Victoria McCauley, Millbrook senior defensive specialist Abby Peace, Clarke senior middle hitter Ashley…
All-Area Boys’ Cross Country First Team
Nico Schianchi Handley — Senior Schianchi placed 9th in Class 4 (16:09, All-State), 2nd in Region 4C (15:40, season PR, All-Region) and 3rd in the Class 4 Northwestern District (15:57.1,…
All-Area Boys’ Cross Country Second Team
Jackson Ellis, Clarke County freshman Pierre Francis, Handley junior Carter Johnson, Millbrook senior Kai Johnson, Millbrook junior Aidan Kreeb, Clarke County freshman Dylan McGraw, Sherando sophomore Jacob Oliver, James Wood…
All-Area Football First Team Defense
Stephen Daley Handley — Senior Defensive Line Daley recorded an area-best 14 sacks, finishing with 50 for his career. Had 84 tackles, 27 for losses, and forced five fumbles. The…
All-Area Football Second Team Defense
DL: Jett Helmut, Millbrook, Jr. DL: Fabian Kimbrough, Sherando, Sr. DL: Brendan Cassidy, James Wood, Sr. DL: Trey Kremer, Sherando, Jr. DL: Clay Welsh, Clarke Co., Sr. LB: Izayah Arnoux,…
All-Area Girls’ Cross Country First Team
Madison Murphy Millbrook — Junior Murphy placed 15th in Class 4 (19:20, All-State), 6th in Region 4C (18:51, All-Region) and 2nd in the Class 4 Northwestern District (18:44.6, season PR,…
All-Area Girls’ Cross Country Second Team
Abigail Cochran, Clarke County freshman Cassidy Crittenden, Sherando freshman Rebecca Edlich, Millbrook senior Angela Dojcak, Millbrook senior Mikayla Freimuth, Handley senior
All-Area Golf Team
Jack Thome Handley — Senior Posted stroke averages of 77 (18 holes) and 39.3 (9 holes). Shot 77 at the Class 4 Northwestern District tournament (tied for 2nd), 76 at…
James Wood’s Farinholt, Beatty sign to run at college level
WINCHESTER — In 2019, Lauren Beatty and Elena Farinholt had two of James Wood’s top three performances at the Region 4C meet as the Colonels girls’ cross country team earned…
Boys’ Basketball – James Wood 45, Fauquier 43
WARRENTON — James Wood got its first win of the season by edging Fauquier in a Class 4 Northwestern District clash on Tuesday. The Colonels improved to 1-4, 1-2 district. James…
Girls’ basketball: James Wood 61, Fauquier 29
WINCHESTER — With former star Makayla Firebaugh in attendance to have her number retired, James Wood got its first win of the season with a romp against Fauquier in Class 4…
Wrestling Tri-Meet
STEPHENS CITY — Sherando high school dominated area foes James Wood and Millbrook in rolling to a pair of victories against county opponents in a tri-meet Tuesday. The Warriors opened with…
James Wood boys, Sherando girls win in Sprints swim meet
WINCHESTER — The James Wood High School boys and the Sherando girls each went unbeaten in team competition at the City-County Holiday Sprints swim meet at Jim Barnett Park on…
Millbrook girls overcome slow start with stifling defense
WINCHESTER — The Millbrook girls’ basketball team did well to avenge a Dec. 2 loss to Tuscarora by beating the Huskies on Wednesday, but two days later, the Pioneers were…
Millbrook catches fire in second half against James Wood
WINCHESTER — Don’t cool off a hot hand. Millbrook High School’s boys’ basketball coach Steve Grubbs liked what he was seeing from his second-half starters in Friday’s clash with James…
James Wood wrestling third, Sherando fourth at Walters/Copp Tournament
WINCHESTER — With 21 sophomores and freshmen on a 30-person roster, James Wood wrestling coach Cory Crenshaw expected his team to go through some growing pains this season. The Colonels…
Oakton 49, James Wood 34
VIENNA — James Wood lost to Class 6 Oakton for the second time this season on Tuesday night. The Colonels (0-4) trailed 7-4 after one quarter, 17-12 at the half and…
Region qualification in Northwestern will be based solely on district tourney success
The Class 4 Northwestern District has full basketball membership again and teams are scheduled to play each of their fellow members twice this season. The district’s coordinators of student activities…
Colonels take Harrisonburg title
HARRISONBURG — James Wood rallied from sixth place after the opening day to capture the team title at the 48th annual Harrisonburg Invitational on Saturday. The Colonels, who had seven wrestlers…
Swimming: James Wood sweeps Handley
WINCHESTER — The James Wood boys won 111-36 and the girls won 111-58 in a Class 4 Northwestern District dual meet with Handley on Tuesday. James Wood boys’ winners: 200-meter medley relay:…
Girls’ Basketball – Meridian 68, James Wood 46
FALLS CHURCH — Meridian jumped out to a 20-7 lead after one quarter and went on to defeat James Wood in non-district action on Thursday. The Colonels (0-3)) trailed 38-22 at…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood boys’ basketball player Bodie Pullen
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Basketball. Position: Guard Parents: Adrian and Crystal Pullen Hometown: Winchester What do you love about basketball?: I love the intensity of the game,…
Boys’ swimming outlook
The Clarke County boys’ swimming team has only one senior, but an Eagles program that is accustomed to success boasts plenty of talent on its 14-person roster. In placing fourth…
Girls’ swimming outlook: Plenty of experienced talent returning
The Class 4 Northwestern District is whole again, and it’s packed with swimmers who have experience competing against the best of the best in Virginia. As the only local Class…
Girls’ basketball: Oakton 48, James Wood 41
WINCHESTER — Oakton rallied after trailing 8-4 after one quarter to knock off James Wood on Thursday at Shirley Gymnasium. The Cougars led 24-14 at the half and 39-28 after three…
High school girls’ basketball outlook
Millbrook High School girls’ basketball coach Erick Green never pulls punches when he is asked about the expectations for the program. Green expects the Pioneers to be the best in…
Sherando girls rally to beat James Wood
STEPHENS CITY — As people waited outside Sherando High School on Tuesday night while a fire alarm that went off during the boys’ game was investigated by the fire department,…
Sherando boys win unusual opener with James Wood
STEPHENS CITY — After not having fans in the stands last year due to COVID-19 restrictions, Sherando senior guard Cody Crittenden couldn’t have been happier to see the Warriors’ gym…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood wrestler Caleb Keefer
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Wrestling. Weight class: 182 pounds Parents: Matthew and Jessica Keefer. Hometown: Mercersburg, Pa. (moved to Winchester at age 1) What do you love…
All Region 4C Football Team
Handley senior linebacker Stephen Daley was named the Region 4C Football Defensive Player of the Year in selections released on Monday. Daley — who has verbally committed to NCAA Division…
Boys’ basketball outlook: Northwestern District teams take aim at state finalist Handley
While the COVID-19 pandemic affected the length and when the high school boys’ basketball started last season, it was certainly one to remember at Handley. Led by Class 4 Player…
Wrestling preview: Northwestern District back at full strength
It was another banner year for Class 4 Northwestern District wrestling last winter, as Liberty captured the district’s second straight Class 4 state title. The postseason wasn’t nearly as interesting…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood cheerleader Khyla Mason
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Cheerleading. Position: Flyer Parents: Angela and Aaron Mason Hometown: Front Royal (moved to Winchester sophomore year) What do you love about cheerleading?: The…
Cross country notebook: Woshner, Murphy add to state medal collection
THE PLAINS — It was a grind, but James Wood senior Nathaniel Woshner and Millbrook junior Madison Murphy added to their haul of All-State medals at Saturday’s Class 4 state…
Four runners earn Class 4 All-State cross country honors
THE PLAINS — Shortly after completing an amazing 150-meter sprint to the finish line in which she caught three runners, James Wood senior Lauren Beatty leaned over and vomited. She…
Heritage ends James Wood’s football season
LEESBURG — Any military commander wants a complete arsenal going into battle — especially the biggest weapon. It works that way for football coaches, too. On Friday, James Wood coach…
James Wood to tackle Heritage in first playoff game since 2014
The James Wood High School football players are in uncharted territory tonight as the Colonels travel to Heritage in the Region 4C quarterfinals. James Wood hasn’t been to the playoffs…
Woshner signs with Duquesne; Simko signs with Loyola
WINCHESTER — When discussing their reasons for choosing a college, high school athletes will often say that their future city or campus “feels like home.” Outside of Pennsylvania residents, there…
Daley rushes for four scores as Handley tops James Wood for Apple Cup
WINCHESTER — Senior defensive lineman Nasir Nix remembers what it was like coming into the Handley football program as a freshman. That’s what makes this season season more special. “When…
Colonels, Judges to battle for Apple Cup, playoff seeding
This generation of Handley and James Wood football players have only seen or heard about the Barr-Lindon Crimson Apple being in their rivals’ trophy case. When the two get together…
James Wood loses to Loudoun County in Region 4C volleyball semis
LEESBURG — Nine-time defending Class 4 state champion Loudoun County defeated James Wood by the scores of 25-10, 25-23, 25-12 in the Region 4C volleyball semifinals on Tuesday. The Colonels…
Class 4 Northwestern District – Volleyball Team
Millbrook junior setter Madison Koeller was named the Class 4 Northwestern District Volleyball Player of the Year in selections announced Monday. Koeller and Carla Milton — selected as the district’s…
Millbrook, Wood place eight on all-region cheer teams
Millbrook and James Wood had a total of eight people selected to the All-Region 4C cheerleading teams that were released on Friday. First team selections for Millbrook are juniors Vanessa…
Handley, James Wood boys qualify for cross country state meet
THE PLAINS — The Handley boys’ cross country team hasn’t had much luck escaping illnesses lately, but the Judges sure have done a good job of breaking away from most…
Colonel girls barely miss state cross country berth: Millbrook’s Murphy places 6th
THE PLAINS — When it came to competing against runners from their own district, the top five runners on James Wood’s girls’ cross country team performed just as well if…
Legendary football coach Walter Barr dies at 85
Walter Barr, a man whose character is revered even more than his legendary football coaching accomplishments, died on Monday at 85. A Frederick County resident who grew up in Clarke…
James Wood routs Millbrook to clinch first playoff berth since 2014
WINCHESTER — Walter Barr would have found a lot to like about the performance from the James Wood football team on Friday night. On the day that the legendary football…
Soccer: Wood freshman invited to regional session
Jolie Jenkins, a 14-year-old James Wood High School freshman, will participate in a U.S. Soccer Youth National Team regional identification center (IDC) session today at West Creek Fields in Henrico.…
Colonels, Pioneers to renew rivalry
James Wood knows it is likely that they will be playing once the Region 4C football playoffs roll around. Millbrook knows that it will not. But none of that matters…
Wood volleyball regroups to beat Sherando, clinch region berth
WINCHESTER — The James Wood volleyball team had already picked itself up after a rough first set. Facing three set points in the fourth set and reeling after an 8-1…
Wood finishes season volleyball sweep of Warriors
WINCHESTER — Following last week’s loss to Millbrook, James Wood volleyball coach Adrienne Patrick wanted to see improvement in her team’s serving to close out the regular season. The Colonels…
James Wood smothers Fauquier for second shutout
WINCHESTER — When you can accomplish something at James Wood that hasn’t been done since Walter Barr was serving as the school’s head coach, you’ve had a pretty good night.…
James Wood takes second to lead locals at district cheer championships
WINCHESTER — As some of James Wood’s cheerleaders gathered to talk about their performance following the Class 4 Northwestern District Competition Cheer Championships, Colonels head coach Wendy DeMaio added, “There’s…
James Wood looks to extend Fauquier skid
Two games with local rivals Millbrook and Handley are on tap to close the season, but before that the James Wood football team needs to take care of business in…
Volleyball – James Wood 3, Liberty 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood improved to 14-5 overall and 9-2 in the Class 4 Northwestern District by defeating Liberty 25-8, 25-9, 25-9. On Monday, the Colonels beat Fauquier 3-1 (25-20,…
Girls’ Golf: Ten locals compete in VHSL zone qualifier
FRONT ROYAL — Ten girls from the four Winchester-Frederick County schools competed but none qualified for the state tournament in Monday’s Virginia High School League Zone 4B Girls’ Golf Qualifier…
Wood boys XC third, girls fifth at Third Battle Invitational
WINCHESTER — If the James Wood boys’ and girls’ cross country teams can perform in the postseason like they have in invitational meets this year, the Colonels will be smiling…
James Wood’s explosive plays key win over Liberty
WINCHESTER — It was an unusual win, but the James Wood football team will definitely take it. James Wood exploded for 42 points in the first half despite running only…
Wood aiming to bounce back from loss and end Liberty woes
The James Wood football team ended one lengthy losing streak by beating Sherando in the spring, and the Colonels will try to put a stop to another tonight when they…
Volleyball: James Wood 3, Handley 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood defeated Handley by the scores of 25-13, 25-19, 25-12 in Class 4 Northwestern District action on Tuesday. The Colonels are 12-4 (7-1 district) and the Judges are…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood cross country runner Izzy Newman
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Cross Country Parents: Carla and Bryan Newman Hometown: Winchester What do you love about cross country?: All of the little moments of cross…
Jefferson shuts down Colonels
SHENANDOAH JUNCTION, W.Va. — With starting left tackle Michael Cummins not dressed to play, the James Wood football team’s offense didn’t start the game with its typical lineup, but its…
James Wood takes on undefeated Jefferson
The Jefferson (W.Va.) football team has already beaten Millbrook for the first time since 2015 and Sherando for the first time since 2005. Tonight, the red-hot Cougars (6-0) go for…
Woshner places second at Octoberfest Invitational
THE PLAINS — James Wood senior Nathaniel Woshner placed second out of 405 boys’ runners on Saturday at the Octoberfest Invitational held on the non-state course at Great Meadow. Woshner…
Homecoming king Ashby’s five TDs lead James Wood to rout of North Hagerstown
WINCHESTER — About the only thing missing at Kelican Stadium on Friday night were chants of “Long live the king!” Senior wide receiver Jaden Ashby scored the first three touchdowns…
James Wood looks to bounce back against North Hagerstown
For the first time this season, the James Wood football team will take the field tonight for a game after suffering a loss. Because of the quality of the team…
Wood volleyball tops Sherando with strong finish
TEPHENS CITY — James Wood’s student fans took delight in chanting out Katey Matthews’ height on a few occasions when the 5-foot-3 senior rose at the net to deliver some…
Millbrook sweeps City-County cross country meet
WINCHESTER — Millbrook captured the top six places in the boys’ race and the Pioneers took five of the top seven spots in the girls’ race en route to capturing…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood volleyball player Lexi Taylor
James Wood High School 15-year-old sophomore Sport: Volleyball. Position: Middle hitter. Parents: Ladonna and Lowell Taylor Hometown: Winchester What do you love about volleyball?: The friendships that I get out…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood boys’ cross country runner Nathaniel Woshner
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Cross Country Parents: Craig and Stephanie Woshner Hometown: Winchester What do you love about cross country?: I love running with the team. I…
James Wood boys take eighth at relays
MECHANICSVILLE — The James Wood boys’ cross country team placed eighth among 48 teams at the RVA Relays on Saturday. Participating teams combined to run 12.5 miles. Nathaniel Woshner, Jacob…
Kettle Run halts James Wood’s comeback attempt
NOKESVILLE — Two touchdowns in a span of 41 seconds brought James Wood back into a game that was seemingly out of reach late in the third quarter against Kettle…
James Wood to face Kettle Run in key district clash
James Wood football coach Ryan Morgan has noticed a trend over the years in the Class 4 Northwestern District. Even on the rare season when Kettle Run has struggled, the…
James Wood wins golf tri-match
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood High School’s Caden Ganczak and Braeden Crawford each were part of a three-way tie for medalist honors as the Colonels swept a Class 4 Northwestern…
Explosive plays lift James Wood past Brentsville
WINCHESTER — With a defender in front of him and a defender on his back, it didn’t seem like there was any way that James Wood senior Jaden Ashby was…
Wood takes on Brentsville in home opener
WINCHESTER — Following last week’s 220-mile trip to Pulaski County, the only local high school yet to play a home game this season is very much looking forward to playing…
James Wood scores golf win over Millbrook
FRONT ROYAL — Caden Ganczak earned medalist honors as James Wood scored a 166-175 Class 4 Northwestern District golf victory over Millbrook on Thursday at Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club.…
Williamsport (Md.) 3, James Wood 1
WINCHESTER — Williamsport (Md.) captured the last two sets to pull out a 25-21, 22-25, 25-18, 25-20 win against James Wood on Tuesday. On Monday, the Colonels (4-3) rallied at Independence…
Ganczak fuels Colonels to third at Skyline golf event
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood’s Caden Ganczak tied for medalist honors as he led the Colonels to a third-place finish among 15 teams at the Skyline Invitational golf tournament on Tuesday…
James Wood boys take second at Oatlands
LEESBURG — The James Wood boys placed second out of 54 scoring teams at Oatlands Invitational on Saturday. The Colonels scored 151 points to finish only behind state power Loudoun Valley…
James Wood football defeats Pulaski on late touchdown
The James Wood football team’s resolve showed up in a big way again on Friday. Jared Neal’s 14-yard touchdown pass to Ryan King with 1:30 left provided the final points…
James Wood football makes adjustment to Pulaski
It’s not the way James Wood drew it up, but a football game is a football game. The Colonels (1-0) will make a 220-mile trip to play Pulaski County (2-0),…
Volleyball: James Wood 3, Kettle Run 2
NOKESVILLE — James Wood outlasted Kettle Run 19-25, 25-23, 24-26, 25-12, 15-13 in Class 4, Northwestern District action on Tuesday. The Colonels improved to 3-1 overall, 2-0 in the district.…
Colonels cruise to golf win over Warriors
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood’s four players each bettered Sherando’s top score as the Colonels rolled to a 161-194 triumph in a Class 4 Northwestern District golf dual on Tuesday…
James Wood cross country sweeps Brunswick Invitational
BRUNSWICK, Md. — The James Wood boys’ cross country team won by 41 points and the girls won by 25 at the 38th Brunswick Invitational on Saturday. Linganore took second…
Colonels come together in fourth set to top Judges in volleyball
WINCHESTER — After not having any student fans at their matches in 2020-21 because of COVID-19, the sight of more than 30 James Wood students dressed up in neon yellow…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood football player Ronan Solosky
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Football. Positions: Center and defensive line Parents: Joey and Paul Solosky Hometown: Winchester What do you love about football?: I love the brotherhood.…
Millbrook golf places third at Gunter Memorial
WINCHESTER — Millbrook placed third out of 12 teams at the 33rd Bryan Gunter Memorial Golf Tournament on Monday at the Winchester Country Club. The Pioneers recorded a four-player score…
James Wood boys race to cross country victory
WOODSTOCK — Nathaniel Woshner raced to the individual title and led the James Wood boys’ cross country team to the championship at the Central Invitational on Saturday. The Colonels placed…
Girls’ cross country preview: Local teams looking strong this season
There’s a lot for area coaches to like about their girls’ cross country teams this year. At Clarke County, an Eagles team that has advanced to state competition every year…
James Wood volleyball sweeps Heritage in home opener
WINCHESTER — After playing the toughest season opener imaginable on Tuesday, the James Wood volleyball team bounced back pretty nicely in its home opener on Thursday at Casey Gymnasium. The…
James Wood breaks late tie to beat Sherando again
STEPHENS CITY — While addressing the football team after Monday’s practice, James Wood assistant coach Brian Thomas said, “People have called [our win over Sherando in April] the Fluke Bowl.” On…
Wood, Sherando ready for emotional football opener
STEPHENS CITY — After the final seconds ticked off of James Wood’s 36-20 win over Sherando on April 20, Warriors linebacker/running back Aydan Willis was in no hurry to leave…
High school football preview: James Wood
WINCHESTER — When asked what he felt were the team’s strengths on the first day of football practice on Aug. 2, James Wood senior Jaden Ashby didn’t feel there was…
King’s a leading player for James Wood football
WINCHESTER — Ryan King didn’t have much luck as a sophomore athlete during the 2019-20 school year. After moving up to the varsity two games into the 2019 football season,…
Boys’ cross country preview: Local teams return majority of top runners
Plenty of talent is back on the Class 4 Northwestern District cross country scene, and James Wood’s runners will try to keep its string of district titles and state meet…
Wood takes second in golf tri
WARRENTON — The James Wood golf team recorded a four-player score of 169 to finish seven strokes behind Kettle Run (162) in a tri competition on Tuesday on the front nine…
High school volleyball outlook: Area teams face full schedules after abbreviated spring
Being the only two area schools to play in the Virginia High School League’s volleyball season in the spring, Clarke County and Handley certainly took advantage of the opportunity. The…
Colonels place second in district golf mini
FRONT ROYAL — The James Wood golf team didn’t have two of its top four golfers on Monday, but the Colonels’ depth paid off again. The Colonels were one of…
Colonels take eighth at Licklider Golf Tournament
FRONT ROYAL — The Kettle Run golf team continued to show on Wednesday that it’s going to be the team to beat in the Class 4 Northwestern District this season,…
James Wood football preparing for different treatment after Frederick County sweep
WINCHESTER — At the end of James Wood’s first day of football practice on Monday, Colonels head coach Ryan Morgan made sure his players knew that the circumstances for the…
Golf outlook: Local teams ready for competitive season
Traditionally, the first week of August means it’s time for the Curly Licklider Invitational at Shenandoah Valley Golf Club in Front Royal, and all five local high schools will get…
Handley golf takes second at district mini
WARRENTON — Handley took second for the highest finish among local golf teams on Monday at the season-opening Class 4 Northwestern mini tournament at Fauquier Springs Country Club. The Judges…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood golfer Drake Reese
James Wood High School 16-year-old junior Sport: Golf Parents: Chad and Heather Reese Hometown: Winchester What do you love about golf?: I just love that it’s different every day. Anything…
James Wood falls on penalty kicks to Jefferson Forest in boys’ semifinals
FOREST — One hundred minutes of soccer couldn’t separate James Wood and Jefferson Forest in the Class 4 semifinals. A 30-minute lightning delay in overtime didn’t change the physical contest…
Girl’s 4A State Meet
LYNCHBURG — Adversity has been no match for Ella Carlson when competing in the discus this postseason. Seeded first, the Sherando junior trailed after the trials at the Class 4…
Boy’s 4A State Meet
LYNCHBURG — Improvement in the pole vault can be a slow and steady process — from the time someone plants their pole in the pit to when they release the…
Wood girls’ soccer falls to Dominion in region final
A historic season came to an end for the James Wood girls’ soccer team with a 1-0 loss to Dominion in the Region 4C championship game on Wednesday night at…
James Wood boys’ soccer wins first regional title
WINCHESTER — Add another historic milestone to the James Wood boys’ soccer team’s season for the ages. The Colonels defeated Park View 2-1 on Wednesday in the Region 4C championship…
James Wood falls to Broad Run in regional baseball semifinals
ASHBURN — James Wood baseball coach Adrian Pullen could have had a laundry list full of excuses why his team fell against Broad Run in the Region 4C championship game…
James Wood girls’ soccer tops Loudoun County for first region win
WINCHESTER — The James Wood girls’ soccer team had an opportunity to avenge its other 2019 postseason loss on Monday, and the Colonels didn’t waste any time taking advantage of…
Hammond, quick start lead Wood boys’ soccer to win
WINCHESTER — Following the Class 4 Northwestern District championship game last week, James Wood boys’ soccer coach Brian Sullivan said while it was great to come out as strong as…
James Wood wins extra-inning thriller in Region 4C baseball semifinals
WINCHESTER — James Wood baseball coach Adrian Pullen said one simple thing made the difference in Monday’s Region 4C extra-inning semifinal thriller against Heritage at R. Charles Hott Field. “It…
Tuscarora eliminates James Wood softball
LEESBURG — Lindsey Mullen pitched a perfect game to lead the Tuscarora softball team to a 10-0 win over James Wood in the Region 4C softball semifinals on Monday night.…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood girls’ tennis player Grace Allen
James Wood High School 17-year-old junior Sport: Tennis. Position: No. 4 and 5 singles and No. 2 doubles Parents: Rick and Christy Allen Hometown: Winchester What do you love about…
Pullen has made impact in first season as James Wood baseball coach
WINCHESTER — When Adrian Pullen took over the James Wood High School baseball program after the 2019 season, the longtime assistant and former Colonels star knew the kind of job…
Track & Field Notebook
WARRENTON — Sherando junior Ella Carlson did not get off to the best start in the discus at Wednesday’s Region 4C track & field meet at Fauquier High School, scratching…
James Wood boys’ soccer starts second half fast again to beat Millbrook
WINCHESTER — It took a little longer for James Wood’s second-half magic against Millbrook to kick in, but it led to the same result. After the Colonels registered just one…
James Wood girls beat Handley for program’s first district tournament title
WINCHESTER — The members of the 2019 James Wood girls’ soccer team will always remember that season for winning a school-record 14 games. The 2021 Colonels still feature 12 players…
James Wood knocks off Millbrook for district baseball title
WINCHESTER — In its first two matchups against Millbrook this season, the James Wood High School baseball team had a total of eight hits. In Tuesday’s Class 4 Northwestern District…
Handley leads way at Region 4C track; Judges’ Daley, Wood’s Sandy star
WARRENTON — Heading into the Wednesday’s Region 4C track & field meet, Handley coach Mike McKiernan said one of his concerns was that Stephen Daley’s foot was bothering him. Given…
Colonels lose pitcher’s duel in district final
WARRENTON — Faquier’s Meghan Harrington won a pitcher’s duel against James Wood’s Cadence Rieg as the Falcons captured the Class 4 Northwestern District title with a 1-0 victory over the…
James Wood girls’ soccer routs Fauquier for region berth
WINCHESTER — After teaming up for a goal in the 14th minute, James Wood juniors Olivia Walker and Sidney Rathel came together and jogged back to the Colonels’ side of…
James Wood boys’ soccer tops Culpeper; earns first region berth in 10 years
WINCHESTER — The James Wood boys’ soccer team didn’t waste much time adding to their historic season. The Colonels scored twice in the first 13 minutes, added a third goal…
Wood baseball tops Kettle Run for region tourney berth
NOKESVILLE — Kaden Spaid and Nick Bell combined on a three-hitter as James Wood rallied to clinch a Region 4C playoff berth for the first time since 2007 with a…
James Wood rallies for softball win over Kettle Run
STEPHENSON — For the James Wood softball team, the start of Friday’s Class 4 Northwestern District semifinal game against Kettle Run was far from ideal. Freshman starting pitcher Cadence Rieg…
Girls’ Class 4 Northwestern District Track Meet
WINCHESTER — Handley track & field fans missed out by not getting to see Malachi Imoh compete as senior last year as a result of the outdoor track & field…
Boys’ Class 4 Northwestern District Track Meet
WINCHESTER — At the end of Wednesday’s Class 4 Northwestern District track & field meet, Handley coach Mike McKiernan was trying to verify with his coaching staff the exact number…
James Wood rallies past Sherando in district baseball quarterfinals
WINCHESTER — Senior Aden Payne remembers a time when facing a late deficit against a strong opponent spelled disaster for the James Wood baseball team. But this spring has been…
Playoff matchups, times set for Tuesday
The Class 4 Northwestern District quarterfinals will take place on Tuesday for baseball, softball and soccer, and all contests will feature Winchester and Frederick County schools competing against each other.…
James Wood softball tops Millbrook
WINCHESTER — James Wood earned a 7-3 road win over Millbrook in Class 4 Northwestern District softball action on Thursday. The Colonels are 9-3 (8-2 district) and the Pioneers are 6-6…
James Wood boys’ soccer explodes in second half to beat Millbrook
WINCHESTER — The James Wood boys’ soccer team walked off the field at halftime on Thursday at Millbrook after giving up their first goals of the year and trailing by…
James Wood hands Millbrook first baseball loss
WINCHESTER — Technically, nothing was on the line when Millbrook hosted James Wood in Thursday’s Class 4 Northwestern District baseball finale on Thursday. The Pioneers had already clinched the regular-season…
James Wood places second in five-team meets
CULPEPER — James Wood placed second in both the boys’ and the girls’ track & field meets on Wednesday, which also included Culpeper County, Kettle Run, Liberty and William Monroe. Because…
James Wood, Millbrook draw in girls’ soccer
WINCHESTER — The James Wood and Millbrook girls’ soccer teams tied 0-0 to end the regular season in a Class 4 Northwestern District game on Thursday. The Colonels ended the regular…
Former Colonel Crowder receive accolades
NEW ORLEANS — Shenandoah University had four athletes named All-Region by the U.S. Track & Field/Cross Country Coaches Association in selections announced recently. William Crowder, John Kindig, and Miles Moore…
Unbeaten James Wood girls tie Kettle Run
WINCHESTER — Unbeaten James Wood faced its first tight game of the season and finished with 2-2 tie against Kettle Run in Class 4 Northwestern District soccer action on Monday. The…
James Wood knocks off Kettle Run
NOKESVILLE — James Wood clinched the top seed for the West pod in the Class 4 Northwestern District Softball Tournament with a 10-5 victory over Kettle Run on Tuesday. Cadence…
James Wood boys boot Kettle Run
NOKESVILLE — Seth Hammond’s goal in the 20th minute was the game-winner as unbeaten James Wood topped Kettle Run 1-0 in Class 4 Northwestern District boys’ soccer on Tuesday. The…
Kettle Run turns back James Wood
NOKESVILLE — Kettle Run scored three runs in the bottom of the third and hung on to hand James Wood a 3-2 Class 4 Northwestern District baseball loss on Tuesday. The…
James Wood’s Waters to play football at Concord
WINCHESTER — James Wood High School’s Andrew Waters signed a national letter-of-intent to play football at Concord University in a ceremony at the high school on Monday afternoon. Waters chose…
Handley nets Class 4 Northwestern District boys’ tennis title
WINCHESTER — At Handley, the goal in boys’ tennis is pretty specific each year — bring home the state championship. And with two starters who helped hoist the Class 4…
Colonels gain spot in boys’ tennis final
WARRENTON — James Wood advanced to the Class 4 Northwestern District boys’ tennis title match with a 5-0 victory against Fauquier on Friday. The Colonels clinched a regional playoff berth.…
James Wood girls boot Culpeper
WINCHESTER — Sidney Rathel scored three goals as unbeaten James Wood thumped Culpeper County 7-0 in Class 4 Northwestern District girls’ soccer action on Saturday. The Colonels improved to 8-0 overall…
James Wood boys’ soccer stays perfect
CULPEPER — The James Wood boys’ soccer team posted its eighth shutout in eight games with a 3-0 win over Culpeper County on Saturday in Class 4 Northwestern District action. The…
Colonels edge Culpeper Co. in softball
STEPHENSON — Senior Jenna Burkhamer tossed a five-hitter on Senior Day as James Wood topped Culpeper County 5-4 at Stonewall Park on Saturday. Burkhamer allowed two earned runs, while walking two…
James Wood bats remain hot in win over Culpeper Co.
WINCHESTER — James Wood batters continued to wreak destruction on Class 4 Northwestern District pitchers as the Colonels whipped Culpeper County 14-2 in five innings at R. Charles Hott Field…
James Wood girls’ net tennis shutout
WINCHESTER — James Wood easily won every match as the Colonels rolled to a 9-0 sweep of Fauquier in Class 4 Northwestern District regular-season girls’ tennis on Thursday. Singles winners: No.1 Caroline…
Wood’s Sandy signs with Virginia Wesleyan track
The last week has been a pretty good one for James Wood’s Brooke Sandy. The senior won the Jim Casey Most Outstanding Female Performer award last Saturday at the Apple…
James Wood hitters sizzling in softball rout of Sherando
STEPHENSON — There weren’t many things hotter at Stonewall Park than the blistering temperatures on Thursday afternoon, but the James Wood bats certainly were sizzling. The Colonels racked up 12…
James Wood girls power past Sherando for another rivalry sweep
STEPHENS CITY — With a school-record 14 wins, the James Wood girls’ soccer team’s 2019 season was one for the ages, but area supremacy proved difficult to achieve — the…
7-0 James Wood boys’ soccer posts seventh shutout
WINCHESTER — Brandon Dunn stopped a penalty kick and the James Wood boys’ soccer team posted its seventh shutout of the year with a 2-0 win against Sherando on Thursday…
Colonels complete baseball sweep of Warriors
WINCHESTER — James Wood forced the mercy rule for the second time this season against Sherando, rolling to a 10-0 Class 4 Northwestern District baseball triumph in five innings at R.…
Class 4 Northwestern District tennis team semifinal matchups set
The undefeated Handley boys and Sherando girls highlight the Class 4 Northwestern District tennis semifinal matches that will take place on Friday. The top two teams in each pod during…
Handley boys, James Wood girls win City/County track meet
WINCHESTER — The Handley boys won by five points and the James Wood girls won by 20.5 at the four-team City/County track & field meet on Wednesday at James Wood’s…
Colonels fall to unbeaten Falcons
WARRENTON — Skye Corum drove in four runs with a homer and a triple as unbeaten Fauquier knocked of James Wood 10-5 in Class 4 Northwestern District softball on Tuesday.…
Softball outlook: Lots of new faces playing this season
Lots of new faces playing in new places. That’s the theme for area softball this season. Hit with big graduation losses even before last season was canceled by the COVID-19…
Handley boys dominate in Apple Blossom track win
WINCHESTER — What the Handley boys’ track & field team didn’t get on Friday and Saturday were points in the pole vault from top-seeded junior William McKay, in the long…
James Wood girls rally for ABI track co-championship
WINCHESTER — James Wood senior Ja’Niyah Stovall usually doesn’t start off running too hard in the 400 meters, but she knew just how much was at stake when she received…
James Wood girls throttle Liberty in soccer
BEALETON — Olivia Walker had a hat trick and two assists to lead the unbeaten James Wood girls’ soccer team to a 9-3 rout of Liberty in Class 4 Northwestern…
James Wood boys’ remain unbeaten with shutout
WINCHESTER — Chris Garcia and Seth Hammond each had hat tricks as James Wood routed Liberty 6-0 on Thursday. The Colonels (5-0) have not allowed a goal this season. James…
James Wood thumps Liberty in district baseball
WINCHESTER — James Wood pounded out 15 hits and scored multiple runs in all four of its at-bats in a 16-1 Class 4 Northwestern baseball win over Liberty in five…
James Wood boys’ tennis beats Fauquier
WARRENTON — The James Wood boys’ tennis team completed a 7-2 regular season with a 9-0 win over Fauquier on Thursday. Singles winners: 1. Josh Borromeo 8-1; 2. Jonah Borromeo…
James Wood softball edges Liberty for fifth victory
WINCHESTER — James Wood defeated Liberty 7-6 on Thursday in a Class 4 Northwestern District softball game at James Wood High School. The Colonels are 5-2 overall and 5-1 in…
Boys’ track & field outlook
Only one of The Winchester Star’s 15 first team all-area selections from the 2019 outdoor track & field season remains, but it happens to be the one with the longest…
Three James Wood girls’ soccer players commit to colleges
Three James Wood girls’ soccer players made commitments to compete in college during a signing ceremony on Wednesday at the Colonels’ practice field. Seniors Anna Woodson (NCAA Division II Alderson…
Girls’ track & field outlook: Several individual state title contenders in area
With at least one state title contender at each of the five area high schools, the first Virginia High School League girls’ outdoor track & field season in two years…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood boys’ soccer player Erick Nolasco
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Soccer. Position: Midfielder Parents: Alba and Noe Nolasco Hometown: Manassas (moved to Winchester at age 7) What do you love about soccer: I…
Handley girls’ tennis down James Wood
WINCHESTER — Handley defeated James Wood 8-1 at home in a Class 4 Northwestern District girls’ tennis match on Tuesday. The Judges are 7-1 and the Colonels are 1-7. Singles winners —…
James Wood boys’ soccer shuts out Handley
WINCHESTER — Chris Garcia had one goal and two assists as the James Wood boys’ soccer team defeated Handley 3-0 for its fourth straight shutout in a Class 4 Northwestern…
James Wood baseball defeats Handley
WINCHESTER — Colin McGuire struck out 10 batters in six innings and the James Wood baseball team defeated Handley 10-2 in a Class 4 Northwestern District baseball game at R.…
James Wood softball routs Handley
STEPHENSON — The James Wood softball team defeated Handley 20-3 in five innings in Class 4 Northwestern District action on Tuesday at Stonewall Park. The Colonels (4-2, 3-1) scored 11…
Wood completes girls’ soccer sweep of Handley
WINCHESTER — The James Wood girls’ soccer team knew it was going to get a major fight from a Handley team that wanted to take advantage of playing at home…
James Wood baseball tops Jefferson
WINCHESTER — The James Wood baseball team broke a 1-1 tie with five runs in the bottom of the fifth inning and went on to defeat Jefferson (W.Va.) 8-1, handing…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood girls’ soccer player Grace Hawkins
James Wood High School 18-year-old senior Sport: Soccer. Position: Defense Parents: Bobbie Jo Hawkins and Sherry Wells Hometown: Winchester What do you love about soccer: I love the feeling of…
Poppo, SU teammate earn All-ODAC volleyball honors
FOREST — Former James Wood High School standout Kate Poppo received second team honors and Shenandoah University teammate Jillian Warter was a third team pick as the All-ODAC volleyball teams were…
‘I’m happy with the decision I made’
WINCHESTER — Seventeen-year-old David Alexander III is living on borrowed time. An extremely rare, extremely intrusive form of cancer is consuming the Frederick County teen’s body, leaving him with two options:…
James Wood gains softball split against Jefferson
SHENANDOAH JUNCTION, W. Va. — James Wood split a pair of non-league softball games against Jefferson (W.Va.) on Saturday, falling 8-5 in the opener and rebounding to win 4-3 in the…
Aggressive James Wood routs Sherando
STEPHENS CITY — Scoring one run is the general expectation for a team when its deep fly ball is caught with one out and the bases loaded, but the James…
Sherando rallies for softball win over James Wood
STEPHENS CITY — In a softball rivalry where getting the final out has been hard to come by, Sherando had five left to try to erase a two-run deficit against…
Baseball outlook: Coaches looking to see how new faces perform
By the time a baseball player reaches the big leagues, teams have a pretty good idea how that player will perform at the highest level. This spring, most of the…
Sherando girls net win over Colonels
WINCHESTER — Sherando took a 2-1 lead after doubles and dominated in its four singles wins against James Wood to remain unbeaten in Class 4 Northwestern District girls’ tennis action…
James Wood boys’ soccer shuts out Sherando
STEPHENS CITY — Chris Garcia and Seth Hammond each had two goals and one assist as the James Wood boys’ soccer team beat Sherando 5-0 in Class 4 Northwestern District action…
James Wood girls roll against Sherando
WINCHESTER — Katelyn Mounts scored a pair of goals and had an assist as James Wood blanked Sherando 6-0 in Class 4 Northwestern District girls’ soccer on Thursday. The Colonels…
Pioneers girls net win over Colonels
WINCHESTER — Millbrook opened by sweeping three doubles matches and cruised to an 8-1 Class 4 girls’ tennis victory over James Wood on Tuesday. Singles winners: Millbrook: No.1 Kinsey Knox…
Colonels storm back to top Pioneers
WINCHESTER — James Wood won five singles matches to rally past Millbrook 6-3 in Class 4 Northwestern District boys’ tennis play on Tuesday. The Colonels trailed 2-1 after doubles, but won…
James Wood girls’ soccer blanks Millbrook
WINCHESTER — Sadie Kerns posted four saves for the visiting James Wood girls’ soccer team in a 3-0 win over Millbrook on Tuesday. The Colonels are 2-0 and the Pioneers…
James Wood powers past Millbrook
STEPHENSON — Cadence Rieg blasted a three-run homer and Jenna Burkhamer added a two-run shot as James Wood defeated Millbrook 11-3 in a Class 4 Northwestern District softball game on…
Jenkins fires Pioneers past Colonels
WINCHESTER — Jerrod Jenkins tossed a five-hitter as Millbrook edged James Wood 3-1 in a battle of unbeaten Class 4 Northwestern District baseball teams on Tuesday. Jenkins walked three and…
James Wood’s Nuss to wrestle for D3 Wilkes
James Wood wrestler Chris Nuss is getting another shot at a scholastic wrestling season, and he’ll get to do it while remaining a Colonel. The senior recently committed to wrestle…
Fauquier sweeps Sherando, Wood in track meet
WINCHESTER — The Fauquier girls won by three points and the boys won by 10 in a tri meet with James Wood and Sherando on Wednesday at James Wood. The…
James Wood takes control in second half to beat Millbrook in boys’ soccer
WINCHESTER — The James Wood boys’ soccer team caught a break when Millbrook’s Raphael Espinoza smacked a ball off the inside of the left post that stayed out of the…
Girls’ soccer outlook: Area competition picking up in 2021
In 2019, the Millbrook girls’ soccer team only went 3-12-2, and the Pioneers scored nine goals in those 17 games. Fast forward to 2021, and Millbrook has already surpassed its…
Girls’ soccer outlook: Area competition picking up in 2021
In 2019, the Millbrook girls’ soccer team only went 3-12-2, and the Pioneers scored nine goals in those 17 games. Fast forward to 2021, and Millbrook has already surpassed its…
Boys’ soccer outlook: Local teams showing it will be a competitive season
A lot can change when a team hasn’t played a regular-season game in two years due to a global pandemic. Fortunately for area soccer players, they’ve had their club teams…
Handley girls blank James Wood
WINCHESTER — Handley improved to 4-1 on the season with a 9-0 sweep against James Wood in Class 4 Northwestern District girls’ tennis action on Thursday. The Colonels are 1-4.…
Handley boys’ tennis tops Colonels
WINCHESTER — In a battle of unbeatens, Handley dropped only 16 games in defeating James Wood 9-0 in a Class 4 Northwestern District match at the Judges’ Slaughter Tennis Pavilion.…
James Wood girls top Handley in opener
WINCHESTER — James Wood opened its girls’ soccer season with a 2-1 victory over Handley on Thursday. Handley dropped to 1-1. James Wood leaders: Olivia Walker 1 goal, 1 assist;…
James Wood routs Handley in softball
WINCHESTER — James Wood scored 12 runs in the first inning and went on to defeat Handley 21-0 in five innings in Class 4 Northwestern District softball action on Thursday.…
James Wood baseball routs Handley
WINCHESTER — James Wood defeated Handley 16-1 in five innings to open its season on Thursday at Bridgeforth Field. The Colonels had seven hits and eight walks, and scored three…
Garcia’s goal lifts James Wood past Handley in boys’ soccer
WINCHESTER — Chris Garcia scored from close range with about 20 minutes left to give the James Wood boys’ soccer team a season-opening 1-0 win over Handley in Class 4…
James Wood beats Millbrook; completes first Frederick County sweep since 2008
WINCHESTER — The 2020-21 school year has been anything but normal, and on Tuesday night, James Wood continued its destruction of the “normal” football storyline. The Colonels rallied from a…
Pioneers take tri-match in golf
FRONT ROYAL — Millbrook edged James Wood by four strokes to win a Frederick County golf tri-match on Tuesday at Blue Ridge Shadows. Led by medalist Will Croyle’s 40 over nine…
James Wood gets 9-0 boys’ tennis win
WINCHESTER — James Wood won each of the three matches played and received six forfeits in a 9-0 Class 4 Northwestern District boys’ tennis win over Culpeper County on Tuesday. Singles…
James Wood’s Nixon, Spaid sign with Davis & Eklins
WINCHESTER — James Wood High School baseball players Jayden Nixon and Kaden Spaid are going to remain teammates a little longer. The two seniors both signed national letters of intent…
James Wood, Millbrook to close out football season
James Wood ended one long football losing skid last week with a victory over Sherando. Now in the finale of their two-game Frederick County season tonight, the question is whether…
James Wood’s Woshner earns All-State cross country honors
LEESBURG — James Wood junior Nathaniel Woshner didn’t approach Saturday’s Class 4 boys’ state cross country meet at Oatlands any differently than his other postseason meets this spring. “[My goal]…
Wood beats Sherando in boys’ tennis opener
WINCHESTER — James Wood defeated Sherando 8-1 on Wednesday in the season opener for both teams. Singles winners — James Wood: 2. Josh Borromeo 8-1; 3. Jonah Borromeo 8-0; 4.…
Wood’s Hammond to play soccer for Division I Elon
Another James Wood soccer player has signed up to play at the NCAA Division I level. Seth Hammond — a forward that will be compete for the Colonels for the…
James Wood knocks off Sherando for first time since 2008
STEPHENS CITY — James Wood had waited a long time to play a football game like Wednesday’s game against Sherando at Arrowhead Stadium. And for a couple of reasons, it…
Spring sports returns as Sherando shuts out James Wood in girls’ tennis
STEPHENS CITY — In the first official local Virginia High School League spring sports competition since June of 2019, Sherando dropped only 10 games in defeating James Wood 9-0 in…
James Wood golf beats Sherando
James Wood golf beats Sherando FRONT ROYAL — James Wood defeated Sherando 174-187 in a dual match on Monday on the Red Nine at Shenandoah Valley Golf Club. James Wood scorers: Carson…
Millbrook volleyball stays perfect
WINCHESTER — Millbrook defeated James Wood in three sets and Sherando in two in a tri competition on Monday at James Wood’s Shirley Gymnasium. The Pioneers (9-0) beat the Colonels…
James Wood opens its football season with Sherando
It won’t be a normal situation when the James Wood football team travels to Sherando tonight for a 6 p.m. kickoff at Arrowhead Stadium, but it’s a situation both teams…
Colonels net win over Warriors
WINCHESTER — James Wood took the final two sets to pull out a 25-12, 25-27, 25-20, 25-22 volleyball victory against Sherando on Tuesday. Katey Matthews had a 15-point serving streak…
James Wood boys’ cross country qualifies for state meet
LEESBURG — The James Wood boys’ cross country runners know what it takes to get to the state meet, and on Tuesday the veterans’ guidance paved the way for a…
Frederick County golf outlook: Competitive season ahead
When Sherando coach Joe Knight emailed information from his team’s season-opening golf match last Thursday at James Wood, he wrote, “Here are the results from this afternoon’s blizzard golf match!”…
Colonels golfers score tri-match win
FRONT ROYAL — Carson Baker earned medalist honors with a 39 as James Wood swept a golf tri-match against Millbrook and Sherando on Thursday on the Red Nine at Shenandoah Valley…
Girls’ cross country notebook: Wood’s Beatty shines in return from injury
WINCHESTER — After taking a final stride-out together prior to Saturday’s Class 4 Northwestern District championship race on Saturday, the James Wood girls’ cross country team huddled together to get…
James Wood boys win third straight district cross country meet
WINCHESTER — James Wood junior Nathaniel Woshner threw his arms in the air to celebrate a new accomplishment, then watched his teammates finish off the Colonels’ mission of securing a…
Frederick County volleyball outlook: Strong teams ready for short season
The Class 4 Northwestern District volleyball regular season might be wrapping up, but there will be plenty of local volleyball talent on display throughout April. Millbrook hosted Sherando on Thursday…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood softball player Jenna Burkhamer
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Softball. Positions: Pitcher and outfielder. Parents: Sarah and Brad Burkhamer Hometown: Salem (moved to Winchester 10 years ago) What do you love about…
James Wood golf tops Millbrook
FRONT ROYAL — The James Wood golf team opened its season with a 168-176 dual victory over Millbrook on Monday on the par-36 Blue Nine at Shenandoah Valley Golf Club. James…
Sherando swimmers cruise in relay, sprint event
WINCHESTER — Sherando swimmers dominated Saturday’s Relay and Sprint Carnival, winning all but one of the 15 events at Jim Barnett Park. The event featured mixed relays (boys…
Colonels’ Ashby grows stronger during pandemic
Having athletic seasons altered by the COVID-19 pandemic affects James Wood’s Jaden Ashby more than most high school athletes. That’s because the junior is one of those rare three-sport athletes…
High school football preview: James Wood
When answering questions about his football team last week, James Wood coach Ryan Morgan told a funny story. The Colonels will open their season on Friday at Goochland, which is…
James Wood sweeps City-County XC meet
WINCHESTER — The James Wood boys’ and girls’ cross country teams each took first place in the City-County meet on Wednesday at James Wood. The Colonel boys scored 29 points to…
Frederick County to allow fans at outdoor events
Frederick County Public Schools will allow fans to attend its outdoor events beginning next Monday, but people will not be able to watch live video streams of outdoor events online.…
James Wood girls defeat Sherando
WINCHESTER — The James Wood girls’ basketball team earned its first win in three attempts against Sherando on Monday, defeating the Warriors 58-48 in the Colonels’ season finale. James Wood (2-7)…
Sherando boys beat Colonels for third time
STEPHENS CITY — The Sherando boys’ basketball team jumped out to a 14-4 lead after one quarter and went on to defeat James Wood for the third time in three meetings…
Sherando girls swim to tri-meet triumph
WINCHESTER — Sherando swept all three relay events in capturing a girls’ swimming tri-meet on Saturday at Jim Barnett Park. The Warriors totaled 155 points in winning over James Wood…
James Wood boys swim to tri-meet win
WINCHESTER — Paul Warnagiris and Trent Rakowski each won a pair of individual events to lead the James Wood boys’ swim team to a tri-meet victory at Jim Barnett Park…
Sherando girls lead way at swim competition
WINCHESTER — The Sherando girls’ swimming team captured both the Frederick County Pentathlon and Mini Pentathlon meet that was held last Saturday at Jim Barnett Park’s War Memorial building pool.…
Sherando boys rout James Wood
WINCHESTER — The Sherando boys’ basketball team outscored James Wood 42-25 in the second half to complete a 72-47 win on Wednesday. The Warriors (6-2) led 13-9 after one quarter, 30-22…
Sherando girls defeat James Wood
STEPHENS CITY — Sherando jumped out to a 13-4 lead after one quarter and went on to beat James Wood 51-39 in girls’ basketball action on Wednesday. The Warriors (3-3) led…
Millbrook girls beat James Wood to stay perfect
WINCHESTER — The Millbrook girls’ basketball team outscored James Wood 44-18 in the first half and improved to 8-0 with a 68-35 win on Thursday night at the Colonels’ Shirley…
James Wood boys top Millbrook
WINCHESTER — James Wood beat Millbrook 55-50 on Thursday at the Pioneers’ Casey Gymnasium for its second win in three attempts against Millbrook this season. Millbrook (3-5) led 9-7 after…
Pioneers girls take control early against Colonels
WINCHESTER — Unbeaten Millbrook raced to a 45-19 halftime lead and cruised to a 74-49 win over James Wood at Casey Gymnasium on Tuesday. Avery O’Roke scored 20 of her game-high…
Millbrook snaps skid by beating Colonels
WINCHESTER — Millbrook avenged and earlier season defeat and snapped a four-game losing streak with a 60-52 victory over James Wood at Shirley Gymnasium on Tuesday. B.J. Canada led four teammates…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood baseball player Luke Gross
James Wood High School 18-year-old senior Sport: Baseball. Positions: Pitcher, middle infielder Parents: Sam and Ronda Gross Hometown: Winchester What do you love about baseball: Definitely I love the team…
Crowder wins for SU men’s track team
SALISBURY, Md. — James Wood graduate and Shenandoah University freshman William Crowder won the 100-meter dash with a time of 10.99 seconds at the Salisbury University Spring Meet on Saturday. The…
Firebaugh makes MAAC All-Tournament team
James Wood graduate and Rider University freshman guard Makayla Firebaugh was one of seven players selected to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference All-Championship team on Saturday night. Firebaugh was held…
James Wood boys top Millbrook for first win
WINCHESTER — The James Wood boys’ basketball team defeated Millbrook 59-56 for its first win of the season on Wednesday at the Colonels’ Shirley Gymnasium. The Colonels are 1-4 and…
Firebaugh named MAAC Rookie of the Year
James Wood graduate and Rider University freshman guard Makayla Firebaugh was named the women’s basketball Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Co-Rookie of the Year on Wednesday. Firebaugh led all MAAC rookies…
James Wood girls fall against Spring Mills
SPRING MILLS, W.Va. — Gabby Valentinetti scored 18 points and grabbed six rebounds, but the James Wood girls’ basketball team dropped a 47-45 decision against Spring Mills on Wednesday. The…
O’Roke’s offense, defense fuel Pioneers past Colonels
WINCHESTER — When you’re averaging more than 31 points per game, people rarely talk about your defense. But there’s no doubt what Avery O’Roke’s defense, coupled with her outstanding scoring,…
Boys’ cross country outlook
Coach: Matthew Lofton, first year. Last year: Class 4 Northwestern District champions; second in Region 4C; 10th in Class 4 state. Key losses: Nathan Shade, Caleb Kemer. Key returnees: Chris…
Firebaugh named to MAAC All-Rookie Team
James Wood graduate and Rider University freshman guard Makayla Firebaugh was a unanimous selection to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Women’s Basketball All-Rookie Team that was announced on Monday. Firebaugh…
James Wood boys lose to Martinsburg
MARTINSBURG. W.Va. — The James Wood boys’ basketball team fell to 0-3 with a 59-50 loss to Martinsburg (W.Va.) on Monday. The Colonels led 14-13 after one quarter. Martinsburg (1-1)…
Sherando wins Frederick County swim meet
WINCHESTER — The Sherando boys’ and girls’ swimming teams combined for 219 points to beat Millbrook (202) and James Wood (174) in a meet at Jim Barnett Park on Saturday. The…
James Wood boys fall to Jefferson
WINCHESTER — Jefferson (W.Va.) jumped out to a 24-11 lead after one quarter and defeated James Wood 74-53 on Saturday. The Colonels (0-2) cut their deficit to 31-28 at the half,…
Crate stars as James Wood girls lose
WINCHESTER — Senior guard Brooklyn Crate scored a career-high 26 points (hitting 11 of 12 free throws) and added seven rebounds, but the James Wood girls’ basketball team lost to…
Sherando boys top James Wood in basketball
STEPHENS CITY — The Sherando boys’ basketball team defeated James Wood for its first win of the season on Thursday. The Warriors (1-1) led 22-12 after one quarter, 36-27 at…
Sherando girls turn back James Wood for first win of season
WINCHESTER — When you haven’t won a game in more than a year, you’ll take a victory any way you can get it. Despite making just four baskets and scoring…
Rosenberry off to strong start for Virginia Tech softball
James Wood graduate and Virginia Tech freshman Ivy Rosenberry has played a key role as the No. 2 starting pitcher for a Hokies team that is ranked 14th in the…
2021 Scholarships
Any Senior Student-Athlete interested in applying for a James Wood Athletic Scholarship is REQUIRED to attend the information meeting being held on their school day. Virtual students can access the…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood girls’ swimmer Alyssah McGuire
James Wood High School 18-year-old senior Sport: Swimming. Events: 50 freestyle, 100 free, 200 free relay, 200 medley relay Parents: Kevin and Amy McGuire Hometown: Winchester What do you love…
Volleyball Players Signs with Colleges
Grace Frigaard had to make a lot of adjustments in 2020, and the James Wood volleyball senior couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. The outside hitter signed a…
XC, cheer teams excited for VHSL opportunity
The ultimate goal for any high school athlete is to compete in the postseason, and both cross country and competition cheer athletes in Frederick County couldn’t have been happier to…
Frederick County XC, cheer to compete in VHSL fall season
Frederick County cross country and competition cheer athletes are going to get to participate in the Virginia High School League fall season — including the postseason — after all. The…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood wrestler Chris Nuss
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Wrestling. Weight class: 152 pounds Parents: Christa Nuss and James Londergan Hometown: Arlington (moved to Winchester in fourth grade) What do you love…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood boys’ swimmer Adam Stautzenbach
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Swimming. Main events: 400 freestyle and 100 freestyle Parents: John and Kim Stautzenbach Hometown: Born in Dover, Del., moved to Winchester at age…
Girls’ swimming outlook: Area schools overflowing with talent
The 2020-21 area high school swimming scene is going to be a lot different due to COVID-19, but Saturday did provide some familiarity. Clarke County junior Kayla Sprincis — the…
Coach Spotlight: James Wood swimming coach Jessica Barr
The 2019-20 season was Jessica Barr’s first as head coach for the James Wood swimming team. Barr led the Colonels boys to second in the Class 4 Northwestern District meet…
Wrestling outlook
If there’s a wrestling season for area teams, the experience is going to be a lot different than normal. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, wrestlers have had limited to no contact…
High school boys’ basketball outlook
Last winter, Millbrook was finally able to break a three-year stranglehold that Handley had over area Class 4 boys’ basketball teams. The Pioneers not only swept the Class 4 Northwestern…
Special delivery: JWHS coach, team spread Christmas joy to local families
WINCHESTER — As a truck filled with small bicycles pulled up to the home of 4-year-old Quran Hilare’lee in Winchester’s North End neighborhood on Monday afternoon, the boy bounced up…
Girls’ basketball outlook: Millbrook, James Wood to look a lot different
The area girls’ basketball scene is going through some big changes this year, and not just because teams will be playing a condensed schedule in mostly empty gyms due to…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood girls’ basketball player Brooklyn Crate
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Basketball. Position: Guard Parents: Mark and Dana Crate Hometown: Winchester What do you love about basketball: I just love the bonds that are…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood boys’ basketball player Ben Sites
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Basketball. Position: Shooting guard/small forward Parents: Josh and Kiera Sites Hometown: Winchester What do you love about basketball: I love competing and winning.…
College baseball roundup
James Wood Jacob Bell, Shenandoah: A freshman pitcher, Bell did not see any action. Tanner George, Garrett: A sophomore outfielder and pitcher, George played in 10 games and batted .174…
VHSL rescinds mask requirement for athletes
The Virginia High School League rescinded its requirement for athletes to wear masks during group training and competition in a news release on Monday. On Thursday, the VHSL issued that…
College softball roundup
James Wood Lindsey Anderson, Shepherd: A sophomore catcher/infielder, Anderson started seven games and hit .316 (6 for 19) with two runs, four RBIs, two doubles and one triple. The NCAA…
Feelings mixed about VHSL mask mandate
The phone of James Wood boys’ basketball coach Tim Wygant had some activity on it Thursday night. That’s because the Virginia High School League announced it will require athletes in…
Dick holds a special place in the hearts of the sports community
You won’t be able to find the words “seat reserved for Wendell Dick” implanted on any of the athletic bleachers located throughout Winchester and Frederick County. But the odds were,…
Local schools plan on streaming potential winter sports events
If the winter sports season does take place, the local high schools plan on providing a live video stream of their events from their local gyms. Streaming is particularly desirable…
Coach Spotlight: James Wood girls’ soccer coach Donavan Russell
Donavan Russell led the James Wood girls’ soccer team to a 14-5-1 record (8-3-1 Class 4 Northwestern District) in his first season as head coach in 2019. The Colonels’ 14…
Wood’s Garcia signs to play soccer with California of Pennsylvania
Chris Garcia is about to get a lot more familiar with California University of Pennsylvania. The James Wood senior soccer player signed a National Letter of Intent during a ceremony…
James Wood’s Walker signs to do acrobatics & tumbling with Fairmont State
James Wood senior Maddi Walker has experience in cheerleading and gymnastics, and she’ll get to spend college combining her love for both. A cheerleader for the Colonels, Walker signed to…
Shenandoah Valley XC League Concludes
WINCHESTER — COVID-19 has closed down too many things to count in the sports world. The inaugural Shenandoah Valley Cross Country League held at Kernstown Battlefield was one of the…
James Wood’s Kerns signs to play soccer with Longwood
WINCHESTER — One of the people in James Wood’s auditorium on Wednesday evening couldn’t help but remark, “It’s so quiet.” Wednesday’s signing ceremony might not have had the buzz that…
James Wood’s Putt signs to play volleyball with St. Francis
After finding out she had torn her left anterior cruciate ligament, meniscus and medial collateral ligament as a result of an incident from a travel team practice in October, James…
Area brief: Milbrook’s Murphy wins fourth Shenandoah Valley XC race
WINCHESTER — Millbrook sophomore Madison Murphy won the fourth and final regular-season race of the Shenandoah Valley Cross Country League for females on Saturday at Kernstown Battlefield. Saturday’s race was…
James Wood hires Silver as girls’ basketball coach
Sanford Silver never had the chance to coach the James Wood girls’ JV basketball team in a game, but he received quite the promotion on Tuesday. James Wood announced it…
Men’s college track & field roundup
Jackson Clyburn, Christopher Newport: A freshman, Clyburn came in 16th in the 60 (season-best 7.54) during the CAC Indoor Championships. Clyburn had a season-best of 25.23 in the 200. Kevin…
Women’s college track & field roundup
Mazie Clark, Christopher Newport: A sophomore, Clark came in third in the shot put (37-8.75) and 11th in the weight throw (38-9) during the CAC Indoor Championships. At the Vince…
Area brief: James Wood’s Beatty wins second race of XC league
WINCHESTER — James Wood junior Lauren Beatty won the second Shenandoah Valley Cross County League female race on Friday at Kernstown Battlefield, recording a time of 18 minutes and 11.6…
Coach Spotlight: James Wood wrestling coach Cory Crenshaw
Cory Crenshaw has served as James Wood’s head wrestling coach for four years and was a volunteer assistant for the 2015-16 Colonels team. Crenshaw is a two-time Winchester Star Wrestling…
Winchester-Frederick County schools release schedules; Handley to host five football doubleheaders
For area football fans, Handley High School’s James R. Wilkins Jr. Stadium is definitely going to be the place to be in the winter and spring of 2021. The Winchester-Frederick…
February football will present challenges
All area football teams know the days in which they’re going to be playing games in the winter and spring of 2021. Pretty much everything else involves unknowns, new challenges,…
Football players taking advantage of extended preseason
A 100 percent virtual classroom experience is not how Clarke County tight end and defensive tackle Wynn Morris wanted to spend his senior year. Thanks to athletics, however, Morris still…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood boys’ cross country runner Jimmy Burdock
James Wood High School 18-year-old senior Sport: Cross country Parents: Ashley Burdock and Chad Wines Hometown: Stephenson What do you love about cross country: I always enjoy the competitive aspect…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood girls’ cross country runner Lauren Beatty
James Wood High School 16-year-old junior Sport: Cross Country Parents: Greg and Serena Beatty Hometown: Winchester What do you love about cross country: It’s super competitive and the team bonding…
Coach spotlight: James Wood boys’ basketball coach Tim Wygant
Tim Wygant has served as James Wood High School’s boys’ basketball coach for the past seven seasons. Last winter, he led the Colonels to a remarkable turnaround from the previous…
Crites resigns as James Wood girls’ basketball coach after seven seasons
A record-setting coaching tenure has come to an end. James Wood announced on Wednesday that Krista Crites has resigned after a wildly successful seven-year run as the school’s girls’ basketball…
Runners thankful for Shenandoah XC league
WINCHESTER — In an ideal world, Kenzie Konyar would be living in Washington, D.C., right now and would have a couple of meets under her belt as a freshman member…
Cross country coaches pleased by state-qualifying changes
In an interview last week, Clarke County senior Hannah Ventura said running in last year’s Class 2 state cross country championships was the most memorable moment of her athletic career.…
Flashback Friday: James Wood delivered a state title in its first year in Group AAA
Donnie Barton was sitting in a car with football teammate and fellow senior Roger Gilmer, eating hamburgers in the parking lot of the McDonald’s on Valley Avenue, when the news…
VHSL rejects appeal to split Class 4 into 8 regions
CHARLOTTESVILLE — The Virginia High School League’s Appeal Committee voted unanimously against Region 4B’s appeal to split Class 4 into eight regions during a meeting on Wednesday. Region 4B, which…
Road to states in VHSL could involve significant adjustment for individual-based sports
During last week’s Virginia High School League Executive Committee work session, Jamestown High School principal Howard Townsend asked if it was possible for more than one team to advance to…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood cheerleader Kayleigh Fridley
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Cheerleading. Position: Side base Parents: Elizabeth and Keith Fridley Hometown: Manassas (moved to Winchester seven years ago) What do you love about cheerleading:…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood golfer Luke Davis
James Wood High School 16-year-old junior Sport: Golf Parents: Christy and Brian Davis Hometown: Winchester What do you love about golf: I love the challenge that it brings. It’s not…
Coach Spotlight: James Wood golf coach David Oates
David Oates has served as James Wood’s golf coach since 2013. In his seven seasons, he has been named The Winchester Star Golf Coach of the Year three times (2013,…
College sports roundup: A look at how area athletes fared in 2019-20
The following is a glance at area high school graduates who participated in men’s soccer, swimming, golf, tennis, lacrosse and women’s acrobatics & tumbling at the college level in 2019-20.…
Apple Blossom Festival honors eight local athletes
The Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Sports Breakfast was canceled this year for the first time since its creation in 1965 because of COVID-19 concerns, but one of the Festival traditions…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood volleyball player Lainie Putt
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Volleyball. Position: Opposite Parents: Emily Budnyk-Putt and Jerry Putt Hometown: Winchester What do you love about volleyball: The fire and competitiveness. I also…
Athlete spotlight: James Wood football player Seth DeHaven
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Football. Positions: Offensive and defensive tackle Parents: Stefanie Colson and Justin DeHaven Hometown: Winchester What do you love about football: I love the…
VHSL has issues to consider in Model 3 plan
Model 3 in the Virginia High School League’s athletics reopening plan is the only one that gives every sport a chance to have a season. But even if the COVID-19…
College cross country roundup
Kevin Konyar, Bloomsburg: A sophomore, Konyar set a personal best in a 10K race to take 69th at the NCAA DII Atlantic Regional (33:40.9). Finished 61st in 27:28.7 (8K) at…
Coach Spotlight: James Wood boys’ soccer coach Brian Sullivan
Brian Sullivan has served as James Wood’s boys’ head soccer coach since 2015 following two years as an assistant coach. He also been an assistant varsity boys’ basketball coach for…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood girls’ track & field athlete Stephanie Smith
James Wood High School 18-year-old senior Sport: Track & field. Events: Shot put, discus Parents: April and Steve Smith Hometown: Winchester What do you love about track & field: I…
Coach Spotlight: James Wood softball coach Todd Baker
Todd Baker has served as James Wood High School’s softball coach for the past five seasons. He has led the Colonels to four consecutive regional playoff berths. Last season, James…
College volleyball roundup
Morgan Biggs, Dickinson: A sophomore outside hitter, Biggs played in 17 matches. She had 132 kills and ranked second on the team with 2.36 kills per set. Biggs added 27…
Women’s soccer roundup:A look at how former area high school players fared in 2019
Maddy Myers, Lynchburg: A freshman midfielder, Myers played in 13 games and had three shots. The NCAA Division III Hornets went 11-8-1 overall and 5-5 in the Old Dominion Athletic…
Wood’s Gankiewicz signs with Division I St. Francis women’s soccer
According to a recent NCAA study, only 2.4 percent of high school girls’ soccer players go on to play collegiately at the Division I level. So in signing for a…
Boys’ Tennis – Team Photo
Front row, from left: Joshua Borromeo, Mason Heustis, Jonah Borromeo, Harrison Craig, Jake Gregg, Ryan Stevens, Saeed Turner. Back row: Head Coach Greg Jenkins, Zayan Sheikh, Brandon Dunn, Ben Ondeck,…
Girls’ Soccer – Team Photo
Front row, from left: Bailey Riggleman, Kaitlyn Mounts, Abby Ensogna, Sophia Pettler, Maddy Milburn, Grace Hawkins, Klaire Orndorff. Middle row: Assistant Coach Shannyn DeHaven, Julia Watts, Fridrika Sigurdardottir, Sadie Kerns,…
Boys’ Soccer – Team Photo
Front row, from left: Jonathan Davet, Deshawn Paige, Hayden Armstrong, Ryan King, Aidan Barton. Middle row: Head Coach Brian Sullivan, Jamie King, Chris Garcia, Connor Ballentine, Luke Esparza, Erick Nolasco,…
Girls’ Tennis – Team Photo
Front row, from left: Elisabeth Bass, Grace Owens, Lauren Klubertanz, Sofia McClanahan, Megan Allamong, Theresa Davet, Bianca Linares. Back row: Head Coach Steve Klubertanz, Alicen King, Kenedi Hernandez, Caroline Partlow,…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood girls’ tennis player Caroline Partlow
James Wood High School 16-year-old sophomore Sport: Tennis. Position: No. 1 singles and doubles Parents: Chris and Michael Partlow Hometown: Winchester What do you love about tennis: The sport in…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood girls’ soccer player Audrey Hottle
James Wood High School 18-year-old senior Sport: Soccer. Position: Sweeper Parents: Christopher and Jennifer Hottle Hometown: Winchester What do you love about soccer: It’s probably just getting together with a…
Highlighting spring seniors: Boys’ tennis
Seniors: Harrison Craig, Cole Creamer, Jacob Gregg, Elijah Mattingly, Ben Ondeck, Zayan Sheikh • • • No area team has more seniors than the Colonels and they are smarting from…
Highlighting spring seniors: Softball
Seniors: Ivy Rosenberry, pitcher/outfield; Afton Sykes, first base; Mackenzie McCarty, outfield • • • Rosenberry has a future in the game. She’ll be pitching for Virginia Tech, a program that…
Social media helping high school football players stay connected while working out from home
Who needs to lift free weights when you have a cat? Ordinarily, high school weight rooms and playing fields at this time of year would be filled with football players…
VHSL developing fall sports plans
CHARLOTTESVILLE — The Virginia High School League released a statement on Tuesday stating is it developing plans for the reopening of fall athletics and activities based on Virginia Gov. Ralph…
Area track fans missed out on a sizzling rivalry between Imoh, Crowder
One’s the 2019 Class 4 state runner-up in the 100 meters and 200 for outdoor track, and placed third in the 55 in Class 4 in 2020 for indoor track.…
Highlighting spring seniors: Baseball
Seniors: Daniel Copenhaver, infield; Lucas Whitacre, outfield; Kevin Brown, infield; Nathan White pitcher/first base • • • With Adrian Pullen taking over the Colonels’ program this season, Whitacre said he…
Highlighting spring seniors: Girls’ Track & Field
Seniors: Mia Johnson, sprints; Kenzie Konyar, distance; Stephanie Smith, throws; Emma Bowman, sprints/middle distance; Emma Stover, distance; Cleo Yeatras, distance. • • • Konyar has competed at the state meet…
Highlighting spring seniors: Boys’ Track & Field
Seniors: William Crowder, sprints/jumps; Lavaughan Freeman, jumps/sprints; Logan Owens, hurdles/jumps; Blake Sandy, jumps/sprints; Nathan Shade, distance; Jackson Turner throws; Austin Schmitt; throws. • • • After qualifying for the Class…
Terenzi resigns as Wood volleyball coach; assistant Patrick takes over
Adrienne Patrick had never been an official volleyball coach when she pursued a teaching job at James Wood in 2016, but she put her goal to coach for the Colonels…
VHSL cancels spring sports season; summer competition had been under consideration
On Monday, James Wood boys’ soccer coach Brian Sullivan posted pictures on Twitter of the school’s baseball and soccer fields with the caption, “Picture perfect fields, what a sight! Here’s…
Highlighting spring sports: Boys’ Soccer
James Wood Seniors: Jamie King, defender; Jon Davet, midfielder; Luke Esparza, midfielder; Mark Perkins, forward; James Cornwell, defender/midfielder; Ethan Russell, goalkeeper. • • • After James Wood went 10-6-1 last…
Highlighting spring seniors: Girls’ Soccer
Seniors: Audrey Hottle. defender; Bailey Riggleman, defender; Amber Messick, Sr., midfielder; Fridrika Sigurdardottir, defender. A first-year varsity member for the Colonels, Riggleman couldn’t help but be impressed with the connection…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood softball player Afton Sykes
James Wood High School 18-year-old senior Sport: Softball. Position: First base Parents: Jeff and Dixie Sykes Hometown: Winchester What do you love about softball: I love the adrenaline rush that…
Women’s college basketball roundup: A look at how former area high school players fared in 2019-2020
James Wood Keiana Brooks, St. Thomas: A senior guard, Brooks started all 27 games she played in. Brooks led the Bobcats in minutes per game (34.6), points (14.3), assists (4.0),…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood boys’ soccer player Chris Garcia
James Wood High School 18-year-old junior Sport: Soccer. Position: Forward Parent: Cindy Garcia Hometown: San Marcos de Ocotepeque, Honduras, moved to Winchester about five years ago What do you love…
James Wood’s Firebaugh leads trio of local VHSL all-state girls’ basketball selections
James Wood senior guard Makayla Firebaugh was named to the Virginia High School League’s Class 4 all-state girls’ basketball first team for the second straight year in selections released on…
Boys’ Basketball: All-Area First Team
Demitri Gardner Handley — Junior Forward Gardner, The Winchester Star’s Player of the Year, led the area in scoring by more than eight points with a 22.5 average. Was second…
Boys’ Basketball: All-Area Hoops Second Team
Cole Armel, Sherando, Junior, forward Volkan Ergen, Clarke County, Senior, center Taralle Hayden, Millbrook, Senior, guard Jerome McCarthy, James Wood, Senior, guard Ben Oates, Millbrook, Senior, forward — Contact Walt…
Boys’ Basketball: All-Area Hoops Honorable Mention
Kemani Curry, Handley, Jr., guard Lavaughan Freeman, James Wood, Senior, forward Nick Hott, Handley, Senior, forward Jacob Medina, James Wood, Senior, guard Ellis Nei, Clarke County, Junior, guard — Contact…
Girls’ Basketball All-Area First Team
Makayla Firebaugh James Wood — Senior Guard Firebaugh, The Winchester Star’s Player of the Year, led the area averaging 24.2 points and recording 5.1 steals per game. Was named Class…
Girls Basketball All-Area Second Team
Ella Carlson, Sherando, Sophomore, center Jenny Kerns, James Wood, Senior, guard Brynna Nesselrodt, James Wood, Freshman, guard Kennedi Rooks, Millbrook, Freshman, forward Alison Sipe, Clarke County, Junior, guard
Girls’ Basketball: All-Area Honorable Mention
Ellie Brumback, Clarke County, Sophomore, guard Tierney Finley, Handley, Junior, guard Cianna Harrison, Millbrook, Senior, guard Haley Mack, Sherando, Junior, guard Raegan Owens, Clarke County, Senior, guard
Girls’ basketball Player of the Year: James Wood’s Makayla Firebaugh
In the blink of an eye, James Wood standout Makayla Firebaugh could see her much-anticipated senior season coming to an abrupt end. After suffering a leg injury in the second…
All-Area Wrestling First Team
Cam Gordon Handley — Sophomore 106 pounds Gordon (46-9) placed 3rd in Class 4 state and Region 4C. Won Class 4 Northwestern District tournament. Ranked 5th in area with 22…
All-Area Wrestling Second Team
Tyler Koerner, Sherando, freshman, 106 pounds Matthew Topham, Millbrook, sophomore, 113 pounds Brogan Teter, Sherando, freshman, 132 pounds Cody Glover, Millbrook, senior, 132 pounds Jose Cruz Ramirez, Millbrook, senior, 138…
All-Area Boys’ Swimming First Team
Peter Pham Sherando — Junior Class 4 state meet: 11th in 100 fly and 13th in 100 breast. Region 4C: 6th in 100 breast and 7th in 100 fly. Class…
Boys’ Swimming Honorable Mention
Brendan Cassidy, James Wood junior Logan Chaillet, Clarke County junior Trent Rakowski, James Wood freshman — Contact Robert Niedzwiecki at rniedzwiecki@winchesterstar.com
All-Area Girls’ Swimming First Team
Emma De Jong Sherando — Junior Class 4 state meet: 5th in 100 breast (all-state) and 7th in 100 free (all-state). Region 4C: Champion in 100 back and 2nd in…
Girls’ Swimming Honorable Mention
Lindley Armel, Sherando junior Jordyn Jones, Sherando senior Kyra Schultz, Sherando senior Leah Snapp, James Wood sophomore
Girls’ Tennis Preview
Sherando’s Trevor Johnson certainly wants an opportunity to see how his girls’ tennis team can perform this season. The Warriors came on strong at the end of last season, knocking…
Boys tennis preview: Handley looking to build off of state title run
Dan Jones couldn’t have asked anything more from his Handley boys’ tennis team last season. The squad went 22-0 culminating with the ninth state title in program history with a…
Athletes, coaches grateful that VHSL is keeping spring sports option open
Not being able to play baseball together has James Wood senior Kevin Brown and his teammates pretty dejected right now. He’s glad that the Virginia High School League is at…
VHSL to wait until May to decide on future of spring sports
The Virginia High School League announced on Tuesday evening that it will wait until May before deciding on whether to hold spring sports events after the conclusion of the academic…
Girls’ track preview: No shortage of talent in area
The 2020 girls’ track & field season will look a lot different without Handley graduate Taylor Beard, a 10-time state champion across the outdoor and indoor seasons in her career…
Boys’ Track & Field Preview
If the Handley boys’ track & field team gets the green light on its season, there might not be many teams capable of stopping it. The Judges are loaded as…
Softball preview: Top arms return in Northwestern District race
Last softball season in the Class 4 Northwestern District came down to a three-team race. And with James Wood, Sherando and Fauquier returning the bulk of those squads, including their…
Boys’ soccer preview: Class 4 Northwestern District figures to be wide open again
The Northwestern District always seems to be competitive and is sometimes unpredictable, and the 2019 Class 4 Northwestern District boys’ soccer season was particularly wild. Sherando won the regular-season championship…
Baseball Preview: Area teams looking to rebuild from graduation losses
For most baseball seasons in the Northwestern District, you can expect Sherando and Millbrook to be scrapping it out for the league title. With each having suffered big graduation losses,…
Girls’ soccer preview: Handley looking to stay on top of competitive district
A year ago, the Handley girls’ soccer team handled the resignation of ninth-year head coach John Lynch one game into the season in admirable fashion, winning the Class 4 Northwestern…
VHSL postpones start of spring competition season until March 30 due to COVID-19
Due to concerns over coranavirus (COVID-19), the Virginia High School League has delayed the start of the spring competition season until March 30. In Friday’s news release, the VHSL stated…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood baseball player Kevin Brown
James Wood High School 18-year-old senior Sport: Baseball. Positions: Third base and first base Parents: Kevin and Tanya Brown Hometown: Gore What do you love about baseball: The competitiveness, and…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood boys’ tennis player Jake Gregg
Sport: Tennis. Position: No. 3 singles, No. 1 or 2 doubles Parents: Curtis Gregg and Sonya Jenkins. Hometown: Youngstown, Ohio, moved here around age 5 or 6 What do you…
Senior Athlete Meeting
Mr. Woshner is holding a meeting next Wednesday, March 11th after school in the auditorium for all Senior athletes. The meeting will be to give them information on applying for…
All-Region 4C Basketball Teams, Firebaurgh Co-Player of Year
James Wood senior guard Makayla Firebaugh was named the Region 4C Girls’ Basketball Co-Player of the Year for the second straight season in selections released on Wednesday. Both Millbrook coaches…
Class 4 Indoor Track & Field: Crowder takes second in tight finish
LYNCHBURG — James Wood’s William Crowder could not have come closer to a state title at the Class 4 Indoor Track & Field Championships on Tuesday at Liberty University. Handley’s…
KEIANA BROOKS NAMED TO TSC SECOND-TEAM
LAKELAND, Fla. (February 27, 2020) – The Sun Conference announced the All-Conference teams at the Sun Conference tournament award banquet from the campus of Southeastern University on Thursday night, prior…
Class 4 State Indoor Meet – Day 1
LYNCHBURG — Handley’s Quinton Newman placed fourth in the shot put to lead area finishers at the opening day of the Class 4 Indoor Track & Field Championships at Liberty…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood boys’ track & field athlete Blake Sandy
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Track & field. Events: High jump, triple jump, 200, relays Parents: Brian and Caroline Sandy Hometown: Winchester What do you love about track…
Three James Wood players to compete for Division III schools
WINCHESTER — Three James Wood High School football players signed letters of intent Wednesday in a ceremony at the school to continue their careers for Division III programs. Sam Adkins,…
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL – Loudoun Valley 75, James Wood 40
PURCELLVILLE — Undefeated Loudoun Valley beat James Wood in the Region 4C semifinals and will host Millbrook at 6 p.m. in Thursday’s Region 4C championship game. The Colonels see their…
Wood’s Firebaugh named district basketball Player of the Year
James Wood senior guard Makayla Firebaugh repeated as the Girls’ Player of the Year and Handley senior forward Demitri Gardner and Millbrook senior guard Julien Hagerman were named co-Boys’ Players…
Wood’s Warnagiris, Sherando’s De Jong shine for girls at Class 4 state swim meet
RICHMOND — Juniors Kimberly Warnagiris of James Wood and Emma De Jong of Sherando each had two individual all-state performances to highlight local girls’ performances on Saturday at Class 4…
Judd, Nuss advance to Class 4 Semifinals
LEESBURG — Class 4 Northwestern District and Region 4C 113-pound champion Keagan Judd still has a shot at becoming the first Sherando freshman to win a state title as he…
Ten local wrestlers were eliminated on Friday
James Wood’s Aidan Barton (126) pinned Jamestown’s Hagen Cameron with 16 seconds left in his match in his opener, but suffered a fall against Orange County’s Blake Wilson in 3:49…
Millbrook pulls away from James Wood for girls’ tournament championship
WINCHESTER — Three-point shooting might light up the scoreboard, but no qualities are more important in championship teams than grit and heart. A Millbrook team that made 20 3-pointers in…
Commitment paying off for James Wood wrestler Nuss
WINCHESTER — James Wood junior Chris Nuss had never participated in an organized sport until eighth grade, though he says he “basically wrestled my brother every day, who’s two years…
Konyar headlines list of James Wood signees
WINCHESTER — Kenzie Konyar is sure glad she kept her options open. George Washington University wasn’t part of the recruiting process for the James Wood senior during the first year…
Wood’s defense sets tone, Firebaugh surpasses 2,000 points in victory
WINCHESTER — Before Makayla Firebaugh added to her illustrious career résumé, the James Wood girls’ basketball team needed everything it could get from its defense to make sure Tuesday wasn’t…
BOYS’ INDOOR TRACK & FIELD
WINCHESTER — The Handley boys won three events at the Region 4C indoor track & field meet on Monday at Shenandoah University’s Wilkins Center and took second place as a team.…
BOYS’ SWIMMING – Warnagiris paces area finishers
STERLING — James Wood freshman Paul Warnagiris’ second-place was the top area placing at the Region 4C Swimming Championships on Saturday at the Moore Recreation Center. James Wood (171 points)…
James Wood’s Masters takes two freestyle titles at regionals
STERLING — James Wood freshman Lauren Masters won two individual events and Sherando’s Emma De Jong won another while helping the Warriors to finish second at the Region 4C Girls’…
Region 4C Wrestling Tournament
BEALETON — During an interview on Saturday, one of the first comments that Sherando freshman Keagan Judd made was that it was unfortunate he only got to wrestle once in…
Derek A. Cooper Memorial Scholarship
Derek A. Cooper was born in 1987 to Terry and Cindy Cooper. He was a graduate of James Wood High School, Class of 2005 as well as Shepherd University, Class…
Kettle Run holds off comeback by James Wood boys
WINCHESTER — Heading into the Class 4 Northwestern District Tournament, the James Wood boys’ basketball team had high hopes of a deep run and a possible berth in the upcoming…
Girls’ Basketball – James Wood 56, Kettle Run 23
WINCHESTER — James Wood’s Makayla Firebaugh outscored Kettle Run, netting 25 points as the second-seeded Colonels rolled to a Class 4 Northwestern District Girls’ Basketball Tournament romp at Shirley Gymnasium.…
GIRLS’ INDOOR TRACK
WINCHESTER — Millbrook’s Madison Murphy won a pair of individual events to pace local finishers at the Class 4 Northwestern District Championship, which ended late Monday at Shenandoah University’s Wilkins…
Northwestern District Boys’ Indoor Track & Field Championship
WINCHESTER — Handley’s Isaiah Lowry swept all three jumping events to lead area finishers at Class 4 Northwestern District Boys’ Indoor Track & Field Championship at Shenandoah University’s Wilkins Center,…
Millbrook girls top James Wood in district tiebreaker
STEPHENS CITY — Millbrook coach Erick Green Sr. made sure his team got a good look at the banners hanging in the Pioneers’ Casey Gymnasium before the Class 4 Northwestern…
Class 4 Northwestern District Wrestling Tournament
WINCHESTER — Saturday didn’t go quite the way Handley senior Mac Gordon planned, but at least he was back having his arm raised at the end of matches again. Competing…
James Wood girls force playoff for district title
WINCHESTER — The Class 4 Northwestern District girls’ basketball title has been a two-horse race from start to finish. None of the other six district teams have been within sniffing…
Wood’s defense keys boys’ basketball win over Millbrook
WINCHESTER — In winning 10 of 11 games to reach a record of 11-3, the James Wood boys’ basketball team allowed only 41.5 points per game. In the ensuing seven…
James Wood’s Prunty shows toughness in overcoming injury
James Wood’s Brenna Prunty must be good at making lemonade. Faced with a tough injury heading into her senior basketball season, Prunty has not only overcome that lemon, but she…
CROSS COUNTRY – Lofton named new Colonels coach
WINCHESTER — James Wood High School has named Matt Lofton its new cross country coach. Lofton, a 1997 James Wood graduate, replaces Mike Onda, who retired in January after 16…
Liberty 56, James Wood 50
WINCHESTER — Liberty avenged a 15-point loss two days ago against James Wood. The Eagles (11-9, 7-6) built a 28-18 halftime lead against the Colonels (12-9, 7-6) and extended the…
James Wood girls cruise against Liberty
BEALETON — James Wood’s Makayla Firebaugh continued to score at a blistering pace down the final week of the regular season as she netted 29 points in a Class 4 Northwestern…
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL – James Wood 80, Liberty 44
WINCHESTER — Fresh off breaking her own school record with 44 points on Friday, Makayla Firebaugh lit up the scoreboard again with 39 points as James Wood whipped Liberty at…
Boy’s Basketball – James Wood 55, Liberty 40
BEALETON — James Wood snapped a five-game losing streak with a triumph over Liberty on Tuesday. The Colonels (12-7, 7-5) led 13-4 after the opening quarter and 28-15 at the…
Handley, James Wood both want improvements after Judges’ win
WINCHESTER — Two boys’ teams seemingly headed in different directions clashed Friday when Handley faced James Wood at Shirley Gymnasium. The Judges had won three straight and had climbed into…
James Wood boys take second in district swim meet
WARRENTON — James Wood senior Jackson Sitton had a simple reason for why he didn’t expect to fare particularly well in the 200-yard individual medley at Saturday’s Class 4 Northwestern…
Sherando girls win first district swimming title in seven years
WARRENTON — No one was able to defeat the Sherando girls’ swimming team during the regular season, and the Warriors refused to let the various illnesses running through the team…
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL – James Wood 94, Handley 27
WINCHESTER — Makayla Firebaugh scored a school-record 44 points to break her own mark of 39 set last year in a Class 4 Northwestern District win over Handley on Friday.…
Handley boys knock off James Wood
WINCHESTER — Demitri Gardner had 23 points and the Handley boys’ basketball team earned a split of its season series with James Wood by beating the Colonels 51-40 on Friday…
James Wood splits pair on matches
WINCHESTER — James Wood went 1-1 in a pair of Class 4 Northwestern District matches on Wednesday at Casey Gymnasum. The Colonels defeated Culpeper County 48-19, but dropped a 50-21…
BOYS’ BASKETBALL – Central 79, James Wood 64
WINCHESTER — Central’s Dominic Strother scored 34 points and cracked the 1,000-point mark for his career as the Falcons pulled away from James Wood on Thursday at Shirley Gymnasium. Central…
James Wood girls roll past Central
WINCHESTER — Makayla Firebaugh scored 31 points as the James Wood girls’ basketball team completed a sweep of a non-district series with Central with an 82-39 romp at Shirley Gymnasium…
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL – James Wood 61, Kettle Run 39
WINCHESTER — Makayla Firebaugh scored 19 of her 31 points after halftime to lead James Wood to a Class 4 Northwestern District win over Kettle Run on Tuesday. The Colonels…
Kettle Run 65, James Wood 63 (OT)
WINCHESTER — Kettle Run’s Drew Tapscott hit a 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds left in overtime to give the Cougars a Class 4 Northwestern District win over James Wood on Tuesday.…
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL – James Wood 72, Central 27
WOODSTOCK — After giving up 20 points in the first quarter, James Wood held Central to 17 points the rest of the game in rolling to a victory. Central (5-10)…
BOYS’ BASKETBALL – Central 54, James Wood 48
WOODSTOCK — Central pulled away in the final quarter against James Wood on Saturday. The Colonels (11-6) and the Falcons (14-1) were tied 31-31 at the half and 39-39 after…
BOYS’ SWIMMING – Colonels take Black & Blue crown
WINCHESTER — Jackson Sitton captured a pair of events to help James Wood win the team title at the 10th annual Black & Blue Invitational on Saturday at Jim Barnett…
GIRLS’ SWIMMING – Sherando takes Black & Blue title
WINCHESTER — Sherando’s Taylor Smith won a pair of events to lead the Warriors to the team title in the 10th annual Black & Blue Invitational on Saturday at Jim…
James Wood takes third at John Champe
ALDIE — Joey Vitola won the 152-pound class to lead James Wood to a third-place finish among 13 teams at the John Champe Cancer Classic on Saturday. The Colonels finished…
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL James Wood 77, Culpeper County 18
WINCHESTER — Makayla Firebaugh scored 31 points and James Wood defeated Culpeper County in Class 4 Northwestern District action on Friday. The Colonels are 13-2 (8-1 district). James Wood leaders:…
Boy’s Basketball – Culpeper County 59, James Wood 58
CULPEPER — Culpeper’s Quinton Butler completed a three-point play with a free throw with no time on the clock to give the Blue Devils a Class 4 Northwestern District win…
Pin streak lifts Sherando wrestling past James Wood
STEPHENS CITY — Sherando senior 182-pounder Colton Foltz said, “I don’t know if I could live with myself,” if the Warriors didn’t win the last home dual match of his…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood girls’ swimmer Eleanor Armel
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Swimming. Events: 100 breaststroke, 200 medley relay Parents: Ayako and James Armel Hometown: Okinawa, Japan; moved to the area in 2013. What do…
James Wood girls rally to beat Sherando
WINCHESTER — James Wood’s Jenny Kerns leads the area in assists with 3.3 per game, but it was her mother Missy who probably provided the biggest assist of all on…
Boys’ Basketball – James Wood completes sweep of Sherando
WINCHESTER — Friday night’s Frederick County rivalry game featured two teams going in opposite directions. After only winning one game last season, James Wood has turned the corner and finds…
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL – James Wood 80, Warren County 27
WINCHESTER — James Wood cruised to an easy victory against Warren County at Shirley Gymnasium on Wednesday. The Colonels (11-2) led the Wildcats (1-11) by a 39-14 margin at the…
Boys’ Basketball – James Wood 53, Warren County 52
WINCHESTER — Jaden Ashby made two free throws with 0.9 seconds left as James Wood edged Warren County for its second win in two nights with less than a second…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood wrestler Matt Alderman
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Wrestling. Weight class: 145 pounds Parents: Shannon and Chris Alderman Hometown: Winchester What do you love about wrestling: Just the physical aspect, and…
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL – James Wood 45, Fauquier 33
WARRENTON — James Wood pulled away in the final quarter to win a Class 4 Northwestern District game at Fauquier on Tuesday. The Colonels (10-2, 6-1) led 26-23 entering the…
Boys’ Basketball – James Wood 53, Fauquier 50
WINCHESTER — Jacob Medina’s steal and 3-point play at the buzzer gave the Colonels a Class 4 Northwestern District victory against Fauquier on Tuesday. With the score tied at 50-50,…
Millbrook tops Wood girls in battle of district unbeatens
WINCHESTER — The Millbrook girls’ basketball team came out to warm-up music inspired by the Muhammad Ali phrase, “the champ is here.” The Pioneers then went out and proved why…
Boys’ Swimming – James Wood 110.5, Sherando 58.5
WINCHESTER — James Wood defeated Sherando in a Class 4 Northwestern District dual meet on Friday at Jim Barnett Park. Event winners: James Wood: 200-meter medley relay: Andrew Thompson, Paul…
Girls’ Swimming – Sherando 108, James Wood 62
WINCHESTER — Sherando defeated James Wood in a Class 4 Northwestern District dual meet on Friday at Jim Barnett Park. Event winners: Sherando: 200-meter freestyle: Natalee Tusing 2:29.45; 50 free:…
BOYS’ BASKETBALL – James Wood 38, Clarke County 27
WINCHESTER — James Wood took a 24-9 lead at the half and went on to defeat Clarke County on Saturday. The Colonels are 8-3 and the Eagles are 5-7. Leaders…
Firebaugh sets school record for points as James Wood tops Clarke County
WINCHESTER — James Wood’s Makayla Firebaugh scored 22 points to become the school’s all-time leading scorer and the Colonels’ girls’ basketball team defeated Clarke County 67-20 on Saturday at Shirley…
Hayden leads Millbrook over James Wood
WINCHESTER — James Wood was determined to take Millbrook’s hottest player Julien Hagerman out of Friday’s Class 4 Northwestern District boys’ basketball showdown at Casey Gymnasium. And for the most…
WRESTLING – James Wood 46, Millbrook 26
WINCHESTER — Host James Wood defeated Millbrook in a Class 4 Northwestern District dual meet on Wednesday at Shirley Gymnasium. James Wood winners: 152: Joey Vitola, fall, 1:18; 160: Sam…
Girls’ Swimming – Colonels go 2-0 in meet
MANASSAS PARK — James Wood defeated Kettle Run 88-82 and Manassas Park 131-33 in Northwestern District dual meet action on Friday. Kettle Run beat Manassas Park 132-34 in the other…
Boys’ Swimming – James Wood goes 2-0 in meet
MANASSAS PARK — James Wood defeated Kettle Run 87-83 and Manassas Park 102-67 in Northwestern District dual meet action on Friday at the Manassas Park Community Center. Kettle Run beat…
James Wood wrestling takes second in Hub Cup
HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The James Wood wrestling team placed second out of 17 teams at the two-day Hub Cup that was completed on Saturday at North Hagerstown High School. James…
James Wood overcomes drought to edge Handley
WINCHESTER — When you go more than half of a basketball game without making a field goal, you’re not supposed to win. Somehow, James Wood managed to pull out that…
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL – James Wood 67, Handley 17
WINCHESTER — Makayla Firebaugh scored 35 points to lead James Wood to a Class 4 Northwestern District win on the road over Handley on Friday. The Colonels are 8-1 (5-0…
Handley rallies to beat James Wood in wrestling
WINCHESTER — Handley’s only returning wrestling state qualifier from last year is currently limited to getting around on crutches, but the Judges showed they have plenty of firepower on Thursday…
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL – James Wood 71, Riverside 44
WINCHESTER — Makayla Firebaugh torched Riverside for 37 points as James Wood cruised to romp in the championship game of the James Wood Holiday Tournament on Saturday at Shirley Gymnasium.…
James Wood boys bounce Harrisonburg in tourney final
WINCHESTER — Jerome McCarthy scored a career-high 20 points to lead the James Wood boys’ basketball team to a 57-52 victory over Harrisonburg in the championship game of the James…
Volleyball Coach of the Year: James Wood’s Jaime Terenzi
Jaime Terenzi is The Winchester Star Volleyball Coach of the Year after a spectacular debut season with the Colonels. Terenzi led the Colonels to a 23-5 record — their most…
All-Area Volleyball 1st Team
Tori Johnson Millbrook — Senior Outside Hitter Johnson had an area-best 365 kills. Ranked third with 204 digs. Had 40 aces and 24 blocks. Class 4 all-state second team. Region…
All-Area Volleyball 2nd Team
Ashley Brown, Sherando senior setter Katie Costin, James Wood senior middle blocker Saige Garver, Sherando sophomore outside hitter Alyssa Hoggatt, Clarke County junior setter Madison Koeller, Millbrook freshman setter/opposite Regan…
All-Area Football: First Team Defense
Payne Bauer Sherando — Senior Linebacker Bauer led the Warriors with 93 tackles, including 41 tackles for a loss. Was second in the area with 12 sacks. Also forced two…
All-Area Football: Second Team Defense
DL: Joey Ashby, Handley, Sr. DL: Kevin Brown, James Wood, Sr. DL: Clayton Jones, James Wood, Jr. DL: Trey Trenary, Clarke County, Jr. DL: Brett Shockey, Sherando, So. LB: McKinley…
All-Area Football: Honorable Mention Defense
DL: Tommy Ashby, Handley, Sr. DL: Rodd’ney Davenport, Handley, Fr. DL: Izaac Jackson, Clarke County, Sr. DL: Michael Villa, Millbrook, Sr. DL: Caleb McLee, Sherando, Jr. LB: Joey Vitola, James…
All-Area Football: First Team Offense
Malachi Imoh Handley — Senior All-Purpose Imoh, a running back converted to quarterback, led the area and set a school record in rushing (2,003 yards) and scoring (178 points). Rushed…
All-Area Football: Second Team Offense
QB — Carson Hoberg, James Wood, Sr. RB — Sam Adkins, James Wood, Sr. WR — Danny Lyman, Clarke County, Sr. WR — TJ Spain, Millbrook, Sr. WR — Diante…
All-Area Football: Honorable Mention Offense
QB — Chacai Campbell, Sherando, Jr. RB — Jack Taylor, Clarke County, Sr. WR — Jayden Vardaro, Handley, Jr. WR — William Crowder, James Wood, Sr. WR — Dayvon Newman,…
BOYS’ BASKETBALL – James Wood 58, Washington (W.Va.) 48
WINCHESTER — James Wood will get a chance to play for title in its own holiday tournament after pulling away in the second half against Washington (W.Va.) in the semifinals…
James Wood girls cruise in tournament semifinals
WINCHESTER — The James Wood girls’ basketball team cruised to a victory in semifinals of the James Wood Holiday Tournament on Friday at Shirley Gymnasium, rolling past Independence 65-23. The…
GIRLS’ INDOOR TRACK & FIELD – Wood girls 18th at Dickinson
CARLISLE, Pa. — James Wood placed 18th out 32 teams with 10 points at the Dickinson College High School Invitational on Saturday. Seneca Valley (Md.) won with 82 points and…
BOYS’ INDOOR TRACK & FIELD – Wood boys 10th at Dickinson
CARLISLE, Pa. — James Wood placed 10th out 36 teams with 18.5 points at the Dickinson College High School Invitational on Saturday. South Hagerstown (Md.) won with 91 points and…
BOYS’ SWIMMING – James Wood goes 3-0 in meet
WARRENTON — James Wood went 3-0 and Millbrook went 1-2 in a meet at the Warrenton Aquatics Center on Saturday. Fauquier went 2-1 and Liberty went 0-3. James Wood scores:…
GIRLS’ SWIMMING – James Wood goes 4-0 in meet
WARRENTON — James Wood went 4-0 and Millbrook went 1-3 in a meet at the Warrenton Aquatics Center on Saturday. Fauquier went 3-1, Liberty went 2-2 and Highland went 0-4.…
James Wood takes second at Walters/Copp wrestling duals tourmanent
WINCHESTER — The James Wood wrestling team went 6-1 to take second out of eight teams in the Willie Walters/Jaye Copp duals tournament that was completed on Saturday at James…
Boys’ Basketball – James Wood 30, Kettle Run 23
NOKESVILLE — James Wood outscored the Cougars 14-6 in the fourth quarter and improved to 4-2 overall and 3-1 in the Class 4 Northwestern District with a win over Kettle…
Girls’ Basketball – James Wood 58, Kettle Run 19
NOKESVILLE — James Wood improved to 5-1 overall and 4-0 in the Class 4 Northwestern District with a win over Kettle Run on Friday. James Wood leaders: Makayla Firebaugh 26…
James Wood boys show off depth in City-County Sprints swimming win
WINCHESTER — No Paul Warnagiris? That was no problem on Friday. James Wood’s freshman swimming sensation missed Friday’s City-County Sprints meet because of illness, but the Colonels showed that they…
Sherando girls capture City-County Sprints swimming title
WINCHESTER — Six days after dominating the rest of the Northwestern District schools at the Holiday Hundreds Invitational, the Sherando girls’ swimming team showed its pretty special in an even…
All-Area Girls’ Cross Country 2nd team
Emma Ahrens, Sherando freshman Quetzali Angel-Perez, James Wood freshman Kendall Felix, Handley senior Sydney Jacobson, Clarke County sophomore Maria Mejia-Villalon, Millbrook sophomore Sarah Roberson, Handley freshman Kateri Thorne, Clarke…
All-Area Girls’ Cross Country 1st team
Madison Murphy Millbrook — Freshman Murphy placed 4th in the Class 4 state meet (18:22, all-state, season PR), 2nd in Region 4C (18:27, all-region) and won the Class 4 Northwestern…
All-Area Boys’ Cross Country 2nd team
Chance Crosen, Millbrook junior Caleb Kemer, James Wood sophomore Silas Schroer, Millbrook senior Graham Schultz, Sherando sophomore Nathan Shade, James Wood senior Ryan Stickley, Handley sophomore
All-Area Boys’ Cross Country 1st team
James Harris Sherando — Junior Harris placed 12th in the Class 4 state meet (16:13, all-state), 5th in Region 4C (16:23, all-region) and 2nd in the Class 4 Northwestern District…
Golfer of the Year: James Wood’s Jackson Lynch
Two straight double bogeys was not how Jackson Lynch wanted to start the Region 4C golf tournament at Loudoun Golf and Country Club on Oct. 7. That situation did provide…
Golf Coach of the Year: James Wood’s David Oates
David Oates is The Winchester Star Golf Coach of the Year for the third time in his seven years at the helm after leading James Wood back to the Region…
All-Area Golf 1st team
Jackson Lynch James Wood — Senior Posted stroke averages of 80.7 (18 holes) and 40.1 (9 holes). Shot 82 at the Class 4 Northwestern District tournament to tie for fourth.…
All-Area Golf 2nd team
•Luke Davis, James Wood sophomore •Braxton Duvall, Handley senior •Drew Johnson, James Wood senior •Tyler McGuire, Millbrook junior •Evan Peterman, James Wood senior •Ethan Russell, James Wood senior
Girls’ Basketball – James Wood 45, Culpeper County 33
CULPEPER — Brynna Nesselrodt scored 15 points to lead James Wood to a Class 4 Northwestern District win over Culpeper County on Tuesday. The Colonels are 4-1 (3-0 district). James…
James Wood defense shuts down Culpeper County
WINCHESTER — As a standout soccer goalie, James Wood’s Ethan Russell is used to keeping people off the scoreboard. On Tuesday, Russell had a big part in shutting down somebody…
Football: All-Region 4C
Sherando senior linebacker Payne Bauer was named the Region 4C Co-Defensive Player of the Year in football selections released on Tuesday. Bauer shares the honor with Tuscarora junior defensive lineman…
BOYS’ SWIMMING – Holiday Hundreds Invitational
MANASSAS — Led by 100-yard breaststroke champion Peter Pham (1:03.16), Sherando placed fifth with 110 points at the 12-team Holiday Hundreds Invitational on Saturday at Colgan High School. George Mason…
GIRLS’ SWIMMING – Holiday Hundreds Invitational
MANASSAS — Sherando dominated the 12-team Holiday Hundreds Invitational on Saturday at Colgan High School with 317 points, 127 more than two-time defending Class 4 Northwestern District champion Kettle Run.…
Colonels go 1-2 in team meet
FRONT ROYAL — Competing with wrestlers in just 10 of 14 weight classes, James Wood went 1-2 at the Northwestern District Challenge meet at Skyline High School on Saturday. The…
James Wood rallies to knock off Sherando
STEPHENS CITY — James Wood’s starters were struggling in the third quarter as Sherando built a nine-point lead in Friday’s Class 4 Northwestern District boys’ basketball clash. So midway through…
Firebaugh returns from injury to propel James Wood past Sherando
STEPHENS CITY — In the midst of missing her second straight game on Tuesday against Fauquier, James Wood senior guard Makayla Firebaugh told head coach Krista Crites, “Man, I want…
Girls’ Basketball – James Wood 60, Fauquier 35
WINCHESTER — James Wood defeated Fauquier in its Class 4 Northwestern District opener on Tuesday. The Colonels are 2-1. James Wood leaders: Brynna Nesselrodt 20 points; Brenna Prunty 15 points; Brooklyn…
Girls’ Basketball – Skyline 51, James Wood 44
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood lost its first game of the season to Skyline on Monday. The Colonels are 1-1. James Wood leaders: Brenna Prunty 17 points; Emma Bursey 11…
Boys’ Basketball – Fauquier 57, James Wood 48
WARRENTON — James Wood lost its second straight game in its Class 4 Northwestern District opener against Fauquier on Tuesday. The Colonels (1-2) led 36-35 after three quarters but were outscored…
Boy’s Basketball – Skyline 54, James Wood 53
FRONT ROYAL — Skyline’s Mason Schmitz hit a free throw with 15 seconds left to finish a three-point play, and the Hawks went on to defeat James Wood on Monday…
BOYS’ BASKETBALL – Skyline 54, James Wood 53
FRONT ROYAL — Skyline’s Mason Schmitz hit a free throw with 15 seconds left to finish a three-point play, and the Hawks went on to defeat James Wood on Monday night.…
Boys’ basketball preview: Several teams taking aim at Class 4 Northwestern District crown
Wide open. That’s how the area boys’ basketball coaches characterize the Class 4 Northwestern District race this season. “I think it’s wide open — up-and down No. 8 through No.…
Boys’ Swimming – Colonels split in tri-meet
WINCHESTER — James Wood netted a 1-1 split in a tri-meet Friday at Jim Barnett Park. The Colonels defeated Handley (182-77) and dropped a decision against Riverside (199-80). The Judges…
Girls’ Swimming – James Wood splits tri-meet
WINCHESTER — James Wood went 1-1 in a tri-meet on Friday at Jim Barnett Park. The Colonels defeated Handley (185-88) and fell against Riverside (179-101). The Judges also lost against…
Colonels go 4-1 at Warren County Duals
FRONT ROYAL — The James Wood wrestling team placed second in the Warren County Duals on Saturday. The Colonels, Warren County and Oakton each finished with 4-1 records, with the…
BOYS’ BASKETBALL James Wood 57, Clarke County 46
BERRYVILLE — Last winter, James Wood opened its basketball season with a 41-point loss against Clarke County. But, that was last season. The roster looks very different for the Colonels…
James Wood 53, Clarke County 25
BERRYVILLE — During the seven-year tenure of James Wood girls’ basketball head coach Krista Crites, the Colonels have often relied on their half-court zone defense to get the job done.…
Area Briefs: Johnson, Van Sickler selected to Class 4 all-state volleyball team
Outside hitters Tori Johnson of Millbrook and Kristyna Van Sickler of James Wood were each named to the Virginia High School League Class 4 all-state second team for volleyball in…
Girls’ basketball preview
In basketball, you’re never too old to learn and Millbrook coach Erick Green said he learned something about his team last season. Coming off an unbeaten season and a Class…
GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD – Warriors capture district meet
STEPHENS CITY — Sherando scored 65 points to win a five-team Northwestern District Polar Bear meet on Wednesday at Arrowhead Stadium. Millbrook was second with 48 points, and the Pioneers…
BOYS’ TRACK & FIELD – Sherando wins Polar Bear meet
STEPHENS CITY — Sherando scored 80 points to win the four-team Class 4 Northwestern District Polar Bear meet on Wednesday at Arrowhead Stadium. James Wood was second with 61 points,…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood girls’ basketball player Makayla Firebaugh
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Basketball. Position: Guard Parents: Jamie and Kevin Firebaugh Hometown: Winchester What do you love about basketball: The part of being a team and…
Boys’ swimming preview: James Wood looking to get even stronger
Only one area swimmer scored points at last year’s Class 4 state meet, but the odds are pretty good that Winchester-Frederick County should make more of an impact at SwimRVA…
Girls’ swimming preview
A year ago, the Sherando girls’ swimming team finished only 26 points (315-289) behind Kettle Run at the Class 4 Northwestern District meet. While it’s hard to say just how…
Wrestling Preview: Colonels return six state qualifiers from last year
With no wrestlers back that placed among the top four in their respective weight classes in state tournament action last year, it truly will take a team effort for area…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood cheerleader Alexsandra Smith
James Wood High School 18-year-old senior Sport: Cheerleading. Position: Back spot Parents: Michael and Connie Smith. Hometown: Winchester What do you love about cheerleading: I love the familial aspect of…
Class 4 State XC meet
THE PLAINS — At last week’s Region 4C meet at Kernstown Battlefield, Millbrook cross country coach Kevin Shirk couldn’t help but marvel at Pioneers freshman Madison Murphy as she took…
James Wood falls in five sets in state volleyball quarterfinals
James Wood volleyball team twice rallied from one set deficits and an early one hole in the fifth set, but fell 26-24, 19-25, 25-16, 18-25, 15-10 at Region 4D champion…
Konyar caps career with fourth state medal
THE PLAINS — Kenzie Konyar finished her career the only way she knows how. The James Wood senior finished 11th to earn her fourth all-state medal in four years on…
Wood’s Sitton signs to swim with Lynchburg
James Wood senior Jackson Sitton signed to swim with NCAA Division III University of Lynchburg in a ceremony at James Wood last week. The Winchester Star’s 2018-19 Boys’ Swimmer of…
James Wood, Millbrook put nine on Region 4C volleyball teams
Class 4 Northwestern District champion James Wood and runner-up Millbrook combined for nine players honored on the All-Region 4C volleyball teams which were announced Friday. Junior outside hitter Kristyna Van…
Loudoun County sweeps Wood in Region 4C volleyball championship
LEESBURG — The James Wood volleyball team has shown championship mettle all year. But there isn’t a volleyball program in Virginia that knows how to handle championship matches better than…
James Wood’s Firebaugh signs with Division I Rider
WINCHESTER — James Wood standout Makayla Firebaugh knew all about a certain women’s basketball upset from over the weekend. “I was like, ‘That’s my school,” Firebaugh said when asked about…
James Wood soccer players Russell, Cornwell to play at Division I level
WINCHESTER — As good as the James Wood boys’ soccer team was last year, Wednesday was another indicator that the Colonels should be an even bigger force in the Class…
James Wood’s Rosenberry signs to play softball at Virginia Tech
WINCHESTER — James Wood softball coach Todd Baker told a story on Wednesday evening about a time when the Colonels needed help in a big district game two seasons ago…
James Wood volleyball edges Heritage to earn state tournament berth
WINCHESTER — As James Wood junior Grace Frigaard dove to the floor to send the ball over the net on a Heritage set point in the third set, her determination…
Imoh’s record-setting day leads Handley past James Wood and into playoffs
WINCHESTER — What a way to break a playoff drought. In what amounted to a play-in game for the Region 4C playoffs, Handley dominated James Wood 44-21 on Saturday at…
Handley, James Wood to scrap for playoff spot
The formula is pretty simple for the James Wood and Handley football teams as they clash Saturday afternoon at James R. Wilkins Jr. Stadium: Win and you’re in the Region…
Colonel boys take second and Pioneers take third in Region 4C meet to make state meet
WINCHESTER — Just after the awards ceremony for Thursday’s Region 4C cross country meet at Kernstown Battlefield, James Wood sophomore Nathaniel Woshner loudly exclaimed, “See you at states!” as he…
James Wood and Millbrook girls qualify for state cross country meet
WINCHESTER — A year ago, the James Wood girls’ cross country team missed qualifying for the Class 4 state meet by just four points. But on Thursday, James Wood simply…
All-District Volleyball Teams
First Team James Wood: Kristyna Van Sickler, Lainie Putt, Grace Frigaard, Olivia Biggs, Hanna Plasters; Millbrook: Tori Johnson, Jordan Weir, Skylar Johnson, Jessica Cleveland; Fauquier: Kate Wilvert. Second Team Sherando:…
James Wood tops Millbrook in district volleyball championship
WINCHESTER — Playing without Class 4 Northwestern District Player of the Year Tori Johnson, the Millbrook volleyball team gave James Wood everything it can handle at the start of Tuesday’s…
Millbrook outlasts James Wood, 40-37
WINCHESTER — Only three of the four Winchester-Frederick County schools are going to make the Region 4C playoffs, and the Millbrook and James Wood football teams gave everything they had…
Millbrook-James Wood volleyball postponed by storm
WINCHESTER — Thursday’s scheduled Class 4 Northwestern District volleyball championship game between top-seeded James Wood and No. 2 Millbrook has been moved to Tuesday at the Colonels’ Shirley Gymnasium. With…
Plenty at stake for Millbrook, James Wood
WINCHESTER — It’s possible the loser of today’s 7 p.m. football game between Millbrook and James Wood won’t see their playoff hopes come to an end this week. The playoff…
CHEERLEADING – Wood takes fourth in Region 4C
STERLING — James Wood placed fourth and Millbrook took sixth in the Region 4C competition that took place at Park View High School on Tuesday, ending each team’s season. The…
James Wood volleyball moves on to district volleyball final
WINCHESTER — Top-seeded James Wood swept No. 4 Kettle Run by the scores of 25-7, 25-15, 25-8 on Thursday in the Class 4 Northwestern District volleyball semifinals. The Colonels (21-3)…
Millbrook girls defend district cross country title
WOODSTOCK — After the conclusion of Millbrook’s Third Battle Invitational on Oct. 19, Millbrook coach Kevin Shirk knew he’d need stronger performances from his No. 4 and No. 5 runners…
James Wood edges Millbrook in boys’ district cross country race
WOODSTOCK — With about 1,000 meters left in Tuesday’s three-mile Class 4 Northwestern District boys’ cross country meet, James Wood sophomore Liam McDonald said teammate Nathaniel Woshner told him, “Go,…
James Wood cruise into district volleyball semifinals
WINCHESTER — Top-seeded James Wood had no trouble against No. 8 Culpeper County in the quarterfinals of the Class 4 Northwestern District volleyball tournament, cruising to a 25-12, 25-8, 25-14…
Competition cheer Class 4 Northwestern all-district teams announced
FIRST TEAM Khyla Mason, James Wood Madeline Walker, James Wood Kelsey Beard, James Wood Jocelyn Hempel, James Wood Bethany Murray, Liberty Hannah Hall-Salem, Liberty Emma Duncan, Liberty Sarah Purdy, Millbrook…
James Wood sweeps way to district volleyball crown
WINCHESTER — James Wood clinched the Class 4 Northwestern District regular-season volleyball title and earned a Region 4C playoff berth with a 25-15, 25-15, 25-17 sweep over second-place Millbrook on Thursday…
James Wood holds off Fauquier to clinch winning season
WARRENTON — After nearly a decade of mostly losing seasons it took an interception from a defensive tackle to ensure the James Wood football program a winner again. Scmitt’s interception…
CHEERLEADING – Colonels defend district title
WINCHESTER — Several minutes after members of the James Wood cheerleading team had rejoiced after hearing the results of Wednesday’s Class 4 Northwestern District cheerleading competition, they began jumping and…
James Wood 3, Liberty 0
BEALETON — James Wood remained in first place in the Class 4 Northwestern District volleyball standings as the Colonels swept past Liberty 25-13, 25-10, 25-14 on Tuesday. Kristyna Van Sickler had…
James Wood, Fauquier to battle in key district football clash
A year ago, the James Wood football team rolled past Fauquier 44-14 with a dominant rushing attack, piling up 383 yards on 48 carries. This year, it’s the passing attack…
James Wood 3, Liberty 0
BEALETON — James Wood remained in first place in the Class 4 Northwestern District volleyball standings as the Colonels swept past Liberty 25-13, 25-10, 25-14 on Tuesday. Kristyna Van Sickler…
Volleyball – Williamsport (Md.) 3, James Wood 1
WILLIAMSPORT, Md. — Williamsport (Md.) handed James Wood its first regular-season loss outside of tournament play with a 25-13, 26-24, 14-25, 25-10 victory on Monday. The Colonels dropped to 17-3…
Cross country notebook: James Wood boys looking strong
WINCHESTER — While it was the James Wood girls’ cross country team that had the best local finish by taking third at Saturday’s Third Battle Invitational, the Colonels boys are…
Wood girls XC takes third at Third Battle for best-ever finish
WINCHESTER — James Wood senior Kenzie Konyar has stated on multiple occasions that her individual performance is not her primary focus. Anyone who saw the joy in her face and…
Unbeaten Liberty halts Colonels five-game winning streak
BEALETON — Friday’s Class 4 Northwestern District football clash at Liberty couldn’t have started much worse for James Wood. Less than five minutes into the game against the unbeaten Eagles,…
James Wood picks up play to sweep Handley
WINCHESTER — On Tuesday, James Wood needed to dig deep to win the first two sets by just two points in a win over Kettle Run. In their Dig Pink…
James Wood pits winning streak against unbeaten Liberty
To say that the James Wood football team has reached the meat of the Class 4 Northwestern District football season may be a little bit of an understatement. Starting with…
James Wood rolls to volleyball sweep of Handley
WINCHESTER — James Wood remained unbeaten in Class 4 Northwestern District volleyball play as the Colonels swept Handley with a 25-19, 25-16, 25-9 victory at Shirley Gymnasium. James Wood (17-2,…
Local kickers providing a boost to football teams
It was the spring of 2018, and Sherando coaches Bill Hall, Jake Smith and T.J. Rohrbaugh were watching a freshman who had asked to demonstrate his kicking skills attempt to…
James Wood keeps perfect volleyball mark in district
NOKESVILLE — James Wood remained atop the Class 4 Northwestern District volleyball standings with a 27-25, 26-24, 25-18 victory against third-place Kettle Run on Tuesday. Kristyna Van Sickler (five digs)…
James Wood holds off Culpeper on goal-line stand
WINCHESTER — It’s been 10 years since the James Wood football team has had a five-game winning streak. But with winless Culpeper County coming to town for the Colonels’ homecoming…
James Wood seeks fifth straight win vs. Culpeper
Each of the James Wood football team’s first four games were decided early, so Colonels coach Ryan Morgan liked what he saw from his team in overcoming a 32-28 deficit…
GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY – James Wood wins city-county quad
WINCHESTER — Individual champion Lauren Beatty helped James Wood edge Sherando by three points to win the city-county quad meet on Wednesday at Kernstown Battlefield. Beatty (20:32.4) helped James Wood…
James Wood boys capture city-county cross country meet
WINCHESTER — The James Wood boys’ cross country team had five of the Top-10 finishers to win the city-county meet on Wednesday at Kernstown Battlefield with 34 points. Led by…
Volleyball – James Wood 3, Fauquier 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood remained perfect in the Class 4 Northwestern District by defeating Fauquier 25-22, 25-15, 25-13 on Tuesday night. The Colonels are 15-2 overall and 10-0 in the…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood cross country runner Emma Stover
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Cross country Parents: John and Kathleen Stover Hometown: Winchester What do you love about cross country: I love the team aspect of it.…
James Wood sweeps invitational
ROMNEY, W.Va. — James Wood’s boys’ and girls’ teams cruised to easy team victories on Saturday at the Hampshire Invitational. Nathaniel Woshner’s third-place finish (17 minutes, 42.1 seconds) led the…
James Wood places fifth in regional golf
PURCELLVILLE — James Wood finished fifth among six teams in the Region 4C golf tournament at Loudoun Golf and Country Club on Monday. Loudoun Valley won the event with a team…
Plasters’ consistent play key for James Wood volleyball team
WINCHESTER — After discussing the details of the James Wood volleyball team’s first win over Millbrook in five years on Sept. 26, first-year head coach Jaime Terenzi began rattling off…
James Wood rallies to top Independence
ASHBURN — Trailing by four points with a little more than five minutes to go against a school looking for the first football victory in program history, James Wood was…
James Wood keeping winning streak in perspective
Being on a winning streak is great, especially when you haven’t had one for awhile. With last week’s 39-21 win over Kettle Run, James Wood has won three consecutive games…
Tinkering works
My dad was always a tinkerer. You could find him many of his days in the garage fiddling with a part or a motor that needed fixing or made to…
James Wood football game date changed
James Wood’s Oct. 25 game at Fauquier has been moved up one day to Thursday, Oct. 24 due to an officials shortage, James Wood coordinator of student activities Craig Woshner…
James Wood pumped about breakthrough win over Millbrook
When Olivia Biggs’ spike on match point was blocked out of bounds on Thursday night at Millbrook High School’s Casey Gymnasium, the James Wood senior middle blocker dropped to her…
Defense shines as James Wood whips Kettle Run
WINCHESTER — Following last week’s 63-35 blowout victory over Warren County, James Wood coach Ryan Morgan told his team that its defense had to get better. What a difference a…
James Wood looking to build on win streak
Tonight’s 7 p.m football game at James Wood’s Kelican Stadium marks only the second game of the Class 4 Northwestern District schedule for the Colonels. But James Wood coach Ryan…
James Wood takes 2nd in district mini
BEALETON — James Wood placed second to Liberty on a tiebreaker in a Class 4 Northwestern District mini competition on Wednesday at Liberty. The two teams tied with 219.5 points,…
James Wood ends volleyball skid against Millbrook
WINCHESTER — James Wood ended a 11-match losing streak against Millbrook, netting a 3-2 (25-19, 19-25, 25-16, 23-25, 17-15) Class 4 Northwestern District volleyball victory at Casey Gymnasium. The Colonels…
VOLLEYBALL – James Wood 3, Liberty 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood swept Liberty by the scores of 25-13, 25-12, 25-16 on Tuesday to set up a clash at Millbrook at 7 p.m. on Thursday that will feature…
James Wood girls win quad meet
WINCHESTER — Lauren Beatty won by 19 seconds to lead James Wood to a Class 4 Northwestern District quad meet win on Tuesday. The Colonels scored 30 points to edge Sherando…
James Wood cross country teams sweep district quad meet
WINCHESTER — Led by Nathaniel Woshner, James Wood captured the top three individual places to win a Class 4 Northwestern District quad meet on Tuesday at James Wood. The Colonels scored…
James Wood sweeps Skyline in volleyball
FRONT ROYAL — The James Wood volleyball team cruised to a 25-14, 25-17, 25-6 rout against Skyline on Monday. Kristyna Van Sickler had eight kills and five aces to fuel…
James Wood takes third at district golf tournament to clinch region tournament berth
WARRENTON — As the James Wood golf team waited for its last two golfers to finish on Monday at the Class 4 Northwestern District golf tournament, it had reason for…
Colonels shine at large meet
HERSHEY, Pa. — James Wood’s girls took ninth and the Colonels boys placed 18th at the PIAA Foundation cross country meet on Saturday. Kenzie Konyar ran 20 minutes, 25 seconds…
James Wood explodes for 63 points to beat Warren County
WINCHESTER — One week after scoring 48 points in a blowout of Skyline the James Wood football team hoped to build on its momentum when Warren County came to town…
James Wood looks to continue improvement against Warren County
While the scoreboard may have looked pretty good in Front Royal last week, James Wood football coach Ryan Morgan was under no illusion that his team’s 48-14 romp against Skyline…
James Wood to induct six into Hall of Fame
WINCHESTER — Five athletes and one contributor will be inducted into James Wood High School’s P. Wendell Dick Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday. Ceremonies for the 20th annual induction begin…
James Wood sweeps to volleyball triumph
WINCHESTER — Katie Costin had nine kills on 11 attempts to lead James Wood to a 25-14, 25-16, 25-19 sweep of North Hagertsown (Md.) in girls’ volleyball action at Shirley…
Golf – James Wood takes quad match
WARRENTON — Every James Wood scorer broke 40 as the Colonels won a quad match Monday at Fauquier Springs Country Club. Jackson Lynch fired an even-par 34 on the front…
James Wood sweeps to volleyball triumph
WINCHESTER — Katie Costin had nine kills on 11 attempts to lead James Wood to a 25-14, 25-16, 25-19 sweep of North Hagertsown (Md.) in girls’ volleyball action at Shirley…
BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY – James Wood takes 2nd at Hood Invitational
FREDERICK, Md. — James Wood took second with 94 points and Handley placed third with 133 out of 15 scoring teams on Saturday at the Hood College Invitational Saturday at…
James Wood girls capture Hood Invitational cross country meet
FREDERICK, Md. — The James Wood girls’ cross country team scored 39 points to handily win the 12-team Hood College High School Invitational on Saturday at Utica Park. South Carroll…
James Wood explodes with 35 points in second quarter to rout Skyline
FRONT ROYAL — Two weeks ago the James Wood football team was completely frustrated in a season-opening loss to rival Sherando. Friday night the Colonels took out a lot of…
James Wood takes on improved Skyline
James Wood didn’t secure last year’s win against Skyline until the final play of the game. Against an improved Hawks team, the Colonels will probably have to be relentless until…
James Wood completes volleyball sweep of Sherando
WINCHESTER — James Wood completed a regular-season Class 4 Northwestern District volleyball sweep of Sherando, taking a 25-12, 25-21, 25-7 victory at Shirley Gymnasium on Thursday. Kristyna Van Sickler had…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood volleyball player Olivia Biggs
James Wood School 17-year-old senior Sport: Volleyball. Position: Middle Parents: Karen and Bryan Biggs Hometown: Flemington, N.J., we moved here when I was 4. What do you love about volleyball:…
VOLLEYBALL – James Wood 3, Fauquier 0
WARRENTON — James Wood remained undefeated in Class 4 Northwestern District play with a 25-21, 25-22, 25-16 win over Fauquier on Tuesday. The Colonels are 6-2 overall and 3-0 in…
Locals finish in middle at Skyline golf
FRONT ROYAL — Handley placed eighth and James Wood was 10th to lead area squads in the 17-team Skyline Invitational on Tuesday at Shenandoah Valley Golf Club. The Judges totaled…
Cross Country – James Wood off to strong start
WINCHESTER — The Millbrook boys’ and girls’ cross country teams have stolen the show with two wins in two meets each so far this season. James Wood’s cross country teams…
Cross Country – Judges Classic
WINCHESTER — Another week, another sweep. The Millbrook girls’ cross country team won its third straight Judges Classic on Saturday at Kernstown Battlefield, then the Pioneer boys followed a half-hour…
Volleyball – James Wood has plenty of hitting options
The Sherando volleyball team’s start to the season was about as good as it could have hoped — just one set dropped in winning all three of its matches, including…
Colonels prevail in tri-match
FRONT ROYAL — Each of James Wood’s scorers broke 45 as the Colonels topped Fauquier and Clarke County on the par-36 White nine at Shenandoah Valley Golf Club on Thursday. Carson…
James Wood tops Sherando in clash of volleyball unbeatens
STEPHENS CITY — James Wood knocked off Sherando 25-20, 29-27, 25-18 as a pair of unbeatens met Thursday in Class 4 Northwestern District volleyball action. Kristyna Van Sickler had four aces…
Volleyball – James Wood 3, Culpeper County 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood opened Class 4 Northwestern District volleyball play with a 25-11, 25-10, 25-8 romp against new district member Culpeper County at Shirley Gymnasium. Kristyna Van Sickler pounded…
Millbrook girls, boys sweep titles at Central Invitational
WOODSTOCK — Led by outstanding balance at the top, the Millbrook girls’ cross country squad dominated in winning the team competition at the Central Invitational on Saturday. In the team…
Sherando routs James Wood behind defense, Lane
WINCHESTER — The Sherando football team’s nightmarish first 93 seconds gave James Wood a golden opportunity to get some early momentum when it started its first possession on the Sherando…
Experienced Colonels try to measure up with Sherando
WINCHESTER — As James Wood’s football players came together for an end-of-practice discussion on Monday afternoon, one of them yelled: “It’s Sherando week! Let’s go!” The Colonels hope the makeup…
GOLF – James Wood 169, Sherando 192
FRONT ROYAL — Carson Baker fired a 4-over round of 40 on the Shenandoah Valley Golf Club’s Red nine to lead James Wood to a Class 4 Northwestern District victory…
James Wood cruises in Terenzi’s debut as coach
WINCHESTER — Jaime Terenzi won her initial match as James Wood’s volleyball coach as the Colonels dominated Warren County 25-12, 25-10, 25-10 in their season opener on Thursday at Shirley…
Colonels looking for ‘Hammer’ to nail opponents
WINCHESTER —James Wood football player Jackson Turner got the nickname he carries around today when he was barely big enough to tote a pigskin. His father Chip can take credit…
High school football preview: James Wood
WINCHESTER — With a 4-6 record last fall, the James Wood football team doubled its win total from the previous season. Colonels coach Ryan Morgan says hitting that total again…
Volleyball Preview
James Wood’s new coach Jaime Terenzi didn’t need an explanation about her team’s goal for the coming Class 4 Northwestern District volleyball season. Having been the coach at Shenandoah University,…
Golf – James Wood 160, Handley 164
FRONT ROYAL — Carson Baker shot a 2-over-par 37 to lead James Wood to a Class 4 Northwestern District win over Handley on the White Nine at Shenandoah Valley Golf…
James Wood to sell tickets starting Wednesday for Sherando football game
WINCHESTER — Tickets for James Wood’s season-opening home football game on Friday against Sherando will go on sale starting Wednesday at James Wood High School. A large crowd is expected…
Girl’s Cross Country Preview
Two of the best cross country programs in the state in 2018 will have their work cut out for them if they want to remain elite in 2019. Millbrook (third…
James Wood tops Millbrook in golf
FRONT ROYAL — Carson Baker fired a 3-over round of 39 to lead James Wood to a 24-stroke win over Millbrook in a Class 4 Northwestern District golf matchup on…
James Wood High School to Name Football Field in Honor of Coach Walter Barr
James Wood High School will be holding a special ceremony prior to its football game with Sherando High School on August 30 in order to formally name the school’s football…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood golfer Drew Johnson
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Golf Parents: Christen and Daniel Johnson Hometown: Winchester What do you love about golf: I like the challenge of it. Most memorable moment…
James Wood, Baker heat up in third-place finish at Bryan Gunter Memorial Golf Tournament
FRONT ROYAL — If you can’t remember all the holes you birdie over the course of the round, it’s fair to say you’ve had a pretty good day. James Wood…
James Wood third after opening round of Gunter Memorial
WINCHESTER — Loudoun Valley took complete control and James Wood is third to lead area participants after the opening round of the 32nd annual Bryan Gunter Memorial golf tournament at…
Golf Outlook: James Wood looks to build off strong start
James Wood coach David Oates will worry about 2020 when it comes. Right now, 2019 looks pretty promising. With four seniors in their top six, the Colonels have outshined most…
James Wood takes third in district golf mini
WARRENTON — Kettle Run captured the first Class 4 Northwestern District mini tournament with a four-player score of 319 on Monday at Fauquier Springs Country Club. Fauquier was second with…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood football player Sam Adkins
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Football. Positions: Running back/safety Parents: Janet and Allan Adkins Hometown: Winchester What do you love about football: Just being on the field and…
James Wood looking to fill holes on offensive line
WINCHESTER — Most football coaches would envy James Wood’s Ryan Morgan. The third-year Colonels leader opened practice Monday returning his entire starting backfield, including a trio of running backs who combined…
James Wood places sixth with balanced effort at 26-team Licklider golf tournament
FRONT ROYAL — Senior Jackson Lynch had a message for his teammates as the James Wood golf team made its way home on the bus from Monday’s season-opening tournament at Fauquier…
Region 4C football playoffs expanding to eight teams; district standings will determine qualifiers
Fans of Region 4C football are not only going to have a much easier time figuring out who’s heading to the postseason this year, but there’s also going to be…
Former standout Pullen named James Wood baseball coach
WINCHESTER — Adrian Pullen was a force for the James Wood baseball team as a player. Now, he’s hoping to find similar success as the Colonels’ new head coach. Pullen,…
Press Release: James Wood High School Names New Baseball Coach
James Wood High School has named Adrian Pullen its new varsity baseball coach. Pullen, who is a 1990 James Wood High School graduate and member of the school’s P. Wendell…
All-Area Softball first team
Ivy Rosenberry James Wood — Junior Pitcher Posted a 16-6 record with a 0.75 ERA. Struck out 200 batters in 132.2 innings. At the plate led the Colonels with a…
All-Area Softball second team
Rebecca Boone, James Wood, Senior Catcher Afton Sykes, James Wood, Junior Infield Haley Kaiser, James Wood, Senior Infield Danielle Vanderhoof, Millbrook, Senior Infield Kiley Ramey, Clarke County, Junior Infield Emma Badnek,…
Softball Coach of the Year: James Wood’s Todd Baker
In the middle of the Class 4 Northwestern District season, it appeared James Wood might need to win the district tournament to advance to the Region 4C tournament. The Colonels…
Softball Player of the Year: James Wood’s Ivy Rosenberry
The fans may not see it, but opposing softball coaches see a big flashing caution light as James Wood’s Ivy Rosenberry strides to the plate. It makes them willing to…
All-Area Baseball second team
Jacob Bell, James Wood, Senior Pitcher Tommy Downey, Handley, Senior Pitcher Eamon Juday, Clarke County, Senior Catcher Colby Monroe, James Wood, Senior Catcher Danny Lyman, Clarke County, Junior Infield Daniel…
Boys’ Soccer Coach of the Year: Brian Sullivan
James Wood’s Brian Sullivan is The Winchester Star Boys’ Soccer Coach of the Year for the first time in his fifth year at the helm. Sullivan directed the Colonels to…
All-Area Boys’ Soccer 2nd team
Wade Butler, Sherando, sophomore forward Alex Pinon-Santos, Handley, junior forward Eli Racey, Sherando, senior forward Justin Toone, Clarke County, sophomore forward Ayrton Justice, Millbrook, junior midfielder/defender Erick Nolasco, James Wood,…
All-Area Boys’ Soccer 1st team
Spencer Scott Sherando — Senior Goalkeeper Scott allowed 0.7 goals per game, ranked second in the area with 7.9 saves per game and third with 5 shutouts. Class 4 all-state…
All-Area Girls’ Soccer 1st team
Emma Ricci Handley — Junior Forward Ricci had an area-high 29 goals and tied for fifth with 9 assists. Region 4C 1st team and Class 4 Northwestern District Player of the…
All-Area Girls’ Soccer 2nd Team
Kaylah Gankiewicz, James Wood, junior forward Taylor Roark, Handley, freshman forward Ali Devart, Millbrook, senior midfielder Katelyn Mounts, James Wood, sophomore midfielder Sophia Deem, Clarke County, sophomore midfielder Ashley Catalano, Sherando, sophomore defender Abigail Forrest, Millbrook, sophomore defender Hannah Given, James Wood, senior defender Karlie…
All-Area Boys’ Track & Field First Team
Isaiah Allen Sherando — Senior Throws Class 4 state champion in shot put and 2nd (all-state) in discus. Posted area’s best mark in SP (62-5.5) and No. 2 mark in…
All-Area Girls’ Track & Field First Team
Taylor Beard Handley — Senior Jumps/hurdles/sprints Class 4 state champion in high jump, long jump and triple jump and 7th (all-state) in 4×100. Posted area’s best marks in HJ (6-0.5, state…
Girls’ All-Area Tennis
Maddy Woolever Sherando — Junior Woolever went 17-2 in singles and 10-4 in doubles. The Winchester Star Girls’ Tennis Player of the Year went a perfect 8-0 in matches at…
Wood’s Padgett named second team all-state
James Wood senior forward Katie Padgett was named to the VHSL’s Class 4 all-state second team that was released on Thursday. Padgett — who will continue her career at NCAA…
James Wood’s Rosenberry named first team all-state in softball
The Virginia High School League placed James Wood junior Ivy Rosenberry on the first team honors as part of its all-state selections that were released on Thursday. Rosenberry was picked…
Wood grad King named to MAAC All-Rookie softball team
James Wood graduate and Quinnipiac University freshman pitcher Lauren King was named to the All-Rookie softball team for the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference last month. King pitched in 40 games…
JWHS senior Chance Grove ‘always looking for ways to help people out’
WINCHESTER — Eighteen-year-old Chance Grove stands 6 feet 7 inches tall. Despite his imposing stature, James Wood High School Principal Sam Gross describes him as a “big Teddy bear.” “He’s…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood girls’ soccer player Hailey Given
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Soccer. Position: Defender Parents: Sandy Morrison and Kevin Given Hometown: Gassaway, W.Va. (moved to Winchester at age 9) What do you love about…
GIRLS’ SOCCER – Ten local players earn Region 4C honors
Five local players made the first team and five made the second team in the All-Region 4C selections that were released on Wednesday. First-team selections are Handley junior forward Emma…
Wood’s Rosenberry named Region 4C Player of the Year
James Wood junior pitcher Ivy Rosenberry was named the Region 4C Player of the Year to highlight the all-region team selections that were released on Monday. Joining Rosenberry on the…
Region 4C Boys’ Soccer
Six local players were named to the Region 4C boys’ soccer first team in selections that were released on Tuesday. Sherando led the way with three selections (senior forward Nate…
Class 4 girls’ state track & field meet
LYNCHBURG — Just call her the Flight Queen. Handley senior Taylor Beard completed her incredible Virginia High School League career by winning both the triple jump and long jump championships…
Class 4 boys’ state track & field meet
LYNCHBURG — The last time Handley’s Tyson Long competed in the high jump at Liberty University’s Osborne Stadium prior to Saturday, he went home with a pretty big smile on…
Boy’s – Day 1: 4A State Track Meet
LYNCHBURG — Isaiah Allen took the pressure off himself by taking the lead with his very first throw of the competition. After that, it was time for some shoutin’ and…
Girl’s – Day 1: 4A State Track Meet
LYNCHBURG — Handley senior Taylor Beard has been setting records throughout her career, so it couldn’t have been more fitting that she set another one in her final Virginia High…
Girls’ Soccer – All Class 4 Northwestern District
Handley forward Emma Ricci and Coach Britt Miller received top honors as the Class 4 Northwestern District announced its girls’ soccer postseason awards on Thursday. The voting was done by…
Boys’ Soccer – All Class 4 Northwestern District
Sherando’s Pat Anderson, who guided the Warriors to the Class 4 Northwestern District regular-season title, was named the district’s Coach of the Year on Thursday. Four of Anderson’s players received…
James Wood’s Rosenberry, Baker receive district softball honors
James Wood pitcher Ivy Rosenberry and coach Todd Baker received top honors and Sherando garnered six First Team selections as the Class 4 Northwestern District softball teams were announced on…
GIRLS’ SOCCER – Loudoun County 2, James Wood 0
LEESBURG — Defending state champion Loudoun County ended James Wood’s season with a victory in the Region 4C semifinals. The Raiders led 1-0 at the half against the Colonels. James…
James Wood softball knocked off in Region 4C semis
LEESBURG — Riverside scored all eight of its runs in the first three innings in defeating the James Wood softball team 8-3 on Tuesday in the Region 4C semifinals. The…
Fauquier blanks James Wood in district softball final
WINCHESTER — James Wood softball coach Todd Baker could tell something wasn’t exactly right with his team during Friday’s Class 4 Northwestern District championship game against Fauquier at Ridge Field.…
Region 4C boys’ track: Day 2
WINCHESTER — A year ago, the Handley boys’ track & field team rode a dominant four-win performance by Trey Causey to win the inaugural Region 4C meet by 25 points.…
Girls Region 4C track: Day 2
WINCHESTER — After Handley senior Taylor Beard completed the 300-meter hurdles on Saturday, she made her way off the track, collapsed onto her back on the infield, and put her…
Boys Region 4C track meet: Day 1
WINCHESTER — Here they come, Lynchburg. The three best discus throwers in Class 4 are all in Winchester-Frederick County, and two of the terrific trio were on fire at Friday’s…
Girls Region 4C track meet: Day 1
WINCHESTER — After setting down the high jump standard she had been carrying, Handley senior Taylor Beard stated, “I’m truly blessed. And honestly, I’m just a little tired right…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood track & field athlete Jared King
James Wood High School 18-year-old senior Sport: Track & field. Main events: Discus and shot put Parents: Bill and Bonnie King Hometown: Manassas (moved to Winchester at age 5) What…
SOFTBALL – James Wood 10, Liberty 0 (5 inn.)
WINCHESTER — Afton Sykes went 2 for 4 with a double, home run and seven RBIs as top-seeded James Wood (16-4) defeated No. 4 Liberty in the Class 4 Northwestern…
James Wood defeats Sherando in girls’ soccer for Region 4C tournament berth
WINCHESTER — The second-seeded James Wood girls’ soccer team defeated No. 3 Sherando 2-0 in the Class 4 Northwestern District semifinals on Tuesday night to earn a Region 4C tournament…
TENNIS – Regional brackets announced
WINCHESTER — Handley’s Nick Mueller, the Clss 4 Northwestern District champion, will be in action in singles and in doubles in in the Region 4C tournament, which begins Monday at Slaughter…
Baseball – Kettle Run 9, James Wood 2
NOKESVILLE — Third-seeded Kettle Run unloaded on No. 6 James Wood for six runs in the first inning and cruised to an opening round win in the Class 4 Northwestern District…
GIRLS’ SOCCER – James Wood 3, Fauquier 0
WINCHESTER — Katie Padgett scored twice, one on a penalty kick, and added an assist as second-seeded James Wood blanked Fauquier in the opening round of the Class 4 Northwestern District…
GIRLS’ SOCCER – James Wood 8, Fauquier 0
WINCHESTER — Katie Padgett had three goals and two assists to lead James Wood (12-3-1, 8-3-1 Class 4 Northwestern District) to a win over Fauquier in the regular-season finale on Tuesday…
James Wood belts Sherando to win district softball crown
WINCHESTER — It seems almost like divine intervention that Sherando and James Wood would play for the Class 4 Northwestern District softball title on Wednesday. In a little more than…
BOYS’ SOCCER – James Wood 2, Fauquier 0
WARRENTON — Jonathan Davet and Wesley Walker each scored a goal as James Wood closed out its regular season with a Class 4 Northwestern District triumph over Fauquier on Tuesday.…
SOFTBALL – James Wood 4, Fauquier 1
WARRENTON — Ivy Rosenberry tossed a one-hitter as James Wood moved into a tie for first place in the Class 4 Northwestern District with a victory over Fauquier. The Colonels…
Baseball – Fauquier 3, James Wood 0
WARRENTON — Three Fauquier pitchers combined on a four-hitter as the Falcons completed a season sweep of James Wood in a Class 4 Northwestern District clash on Tuesday. The Colonels…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood softball player Ivy Rosenberry
James Wood High School 16-year-old junior Sport: Softball. Position: Pitcher Parents: Kim and Rich Rosenberry Hometown: Winchester What do you love about softball: The satisfaction of winning as a team,…
Handley sweeps Class 4 Northwestern District track titles
The Handley boys won the inaugural Class 4 Northwestern District track & field meet in 2018. On Monday, they had some familiar people to celebrate another title with. The Judges…
Last Chance Meet
WINCHESTER — Millbrook’s Sarah Purdy swept the girls’ hurdles events to lead area competitors in the Millbrook Last Chance Invitational on Friday. Millbrook (79) placed second to Loudoun Valley (84.50)…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – James Wood 5, Millbrook 0
WINCHESTER — Third-seeded James Wood beat No. 6 Millbrook in the Class 4 Northwestern District first round on Thursday. The Colonels (10-6) will play at No. 2 Sherando at 3 p.m.…
BOYS’ TENNIS – Sherando 5, James Wood 0
STEPHENS CITY — Third-seeded Sherando beat No. 6 James Wood in the first round of the Class 4 Northwestern District tournament on Thursday. The Warriors (10-7) will play at No. 2…
GIRLS’ SOCCER – James Wood 4, Millbrook 0
WINCHESTER — Visiting James Wood got a hat trick from Katelyn Mounts in defeating Millbrook on Thursday. The Colonels are 10-3-1 (6-3-1 Class 4 Northwestern District). Leaders — James Wood: Kaylah Gankiewicz…
BOYS’ SOCCER – Millbrook 3, James Wood 0
WINCHESTER — Visiting Millbrook (9-6-1, 6-5 Class 4 Northwestern District) defeated James Wood (9-5-1, 5-5-1) in a Class 4 Northwestern District game on Thursday. Leaders — Millbrook: Jake Hansbrough, Ricardo Palma, Juan…
SOFTBALL – James Wood 16, Millbrook 0 (5 inn.)
WINCHESTER — Ivy Rosenberry (2 for 2, two walks) drove in four runs and struck out eight batters in four shutout innings as James Wood (13-4, 8-2 Class 4 Northwestern District)…
Two local athletes sign with Virginia Wesleyan
A couple of Frederick County athletes finalized their plans to attend NCAA Division III Virginia Wesleyan University this week. Millbrook boys’ soccer defender Jake Hansbrough signed Thursday and James Wood…
Millbrook clinches No. 2 seed for district baseball tourney
WINCHESTER — Millbrook needed a win against James Wood on Thursday to clinch the No. 2 seed in the Class 4 Northwestern baseball tournament. The Colonels were just looking for…
GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD – Sandy propels James Wood to victory
WINCHESTER — Sophomore Brooke Sandy won the high jump (4-10), triple jump (31-9), 100 hurdles (16.78) and 300 hurdles (50.72) to lead James Wood to a tri-meet win on Wednesday.…
BOYS’ TRACK & FIELD – Grove leads James Wood to tri win
WINCHESTER — Senior Chance Grove broke his own school record in the discus (163 feet, 8 inches) and also won the shot put (46-1) to lead James Wood to a…
Baseball – Liberty 7, James Wood 5
WINCHESTER — Liberty scored two runs in the top of the seventh inning to break a 5-5 tie and defeat James Wood in a Class 4 Northwestera District game on…
BASEBALL – Sherando 2, James Wood 1
STEPHENS CITY — Jared Tinsman and Hunter Entsminger combined on a four-hitter to lift Sherando (18-1, 11-0 Class 4 Northwestern District) to a win over James Wood (7-11, 3-7) on…
James Wood teammates Burner, Kimble to play college tennis
WINCHESTER — James Wood teammates and doubles partners Morgan Burner and Lily Kimble will be playing college tennis. Burner, the Colonels’ No. 2 singles player, is headed to Division II…
GIRLS’ SOCCER – James Wood 3, Liberty 1
BEALETON — Katie Padgett had three assists as James Wood (9-3-1, 5-3-1 Class 4 Northwestern District) defeated Liberty on Tuesday. Leaders — James Wood: Maddy Myers, Abigail Ensogna, Sidney Rathel…
SOFTBALL – James Wood 10, Liberty 2
WINCHESTER — Ivy Rosenberry broke the school single-season strikeout record, tossed a three-hitter and belted two solo homers as James Wood knocked off Liberty in Class 4 Northwestern District action.…
Garcia’s three goals, two assists lift James Wood boys’ soccer to rout of Liberty
WINCHESTER — Chris Garcia had three goals and two assists to lead the James Wood boys’ soccer team to a 7-0 win over Liberty in Class 4 Northwestern District action…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Fauquier 7, James Wood 2
WARRENTON — James Wood closed out its regular season with a loss to Class 4 Northwestern District regular-season champion Fauquier on Monday. The Colonels are 9-6, 5-5. Singles winner: No.…
GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD = James Wood takes first in Kettle Run meet
NOKESVILLE — James Wood scored 83 points to win a quad meet on Wednesday at Kettle Run. Sherando was second with 61 points, Kettle Run was third with 52 and…
BOYS’ TRACK & FIELD – James Wood captures Kettle Run quad
NOKESVILLE — James Wood scored 93 points to win a quad meet on Wednesday at Kettle Run High School. Sherando was second with 76, Kettle Run was third with 46…
BOYS’ TENNIS – James Wood 5, Fauquier 4
WARRENTON — James Wood split the season series by beating Fauquier in a Class 4 Northwestern District match on Thursday. The No. 3 doubles team of Kevin Cruz and Eli…
BOYS’ SOCCER – James Wood 1, Fauquier 0
WINCHESTER — Chris Garcia scored in the 23rd minute off a Drew Tanger assist to lift James Wood (8-4-1, 4-4-1 Class 4 Northwestern District) to a win over Fauquier on…
SOFTBALL – James Wood 3, Fauquier 2
WINCHESTER — James Wood (11-4, 6-2 Class 4 Northwestern District) ended Fauquier’s 10-game winning streak on Thursday. The Falcons are 13-2, 6-2. Leaders — James Wood: Ivy Rosenberry complete game, 1 earned…
James Wood baseball falls to Fauquier in 10th
WINCHESTER — R. Charles Hott Field was appropriately named on Thursday, with temperatures hovering around 85 degrees when James Wood began its Class 4 Northwestern District baseball clash against Fauquier.…
Girls’ Tennis – Fauquier 7, James Wood 2
WINCHESTER — Fauquier won five of six singles matches as the Falcons defeated James Wood (9-5, 5-4). Singles winner: 1. Lily Kimble 8-5. Doubles winner: 1. Kimble-Morgan Burner 8-5.
Baseball: James Wood 7, Spring Mills (W.Va.) 4
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Colby Monroe and Jayden Nixon each drove in a pair of runs as James Wood (7-8) knocked off Spring Mills on Tuesday. Leaders — James Wood: Jaden…
James Wood girls’ tennis player Morgan Burner
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Tennis. Position: No. 2 singles and No. 1 doubles Parents: Larry and Wendy Burner Hometown: Winchester What do you love about tennis: I…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – James Wood 9, Warren Co. 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood (9-4) dropped just five games in sweeping the six singles matches in a shutout of Warren County on Monday. Singles winners: 1. Lily Kimble 8-0; 2.…
Girls’ Track – ABI Track Meet
WINCHESTER — It’s been a successful 2019 season for Sherando’s Haley Mack, whose accomplishments include a personal record long jump mark of 17 feet, 5 inches that only six girls in…
Boys’ Track – Apple Blossom Track & Field Invitational
WINCHESTER — Handley sophomore and football standout Malachi Imoh said it was difficult to get in the shape he needed to excel in his first year on the Judges’ track…
BOYS’ TRACK & FIELD – Warriors run away in quad
STEPHENS CITY — Eldon Agard won a pair of events to help Sherando win a quad meet on Wednesday. The Warriors piled up 92 team points to top James Wood (65.33);…
GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD – Colonels take local quad
STEPHENS CITY — Millbrook’s Sarah Purdy won three events individual events and Sherando’s Ella Carlson took two, but James Wood’s depth prevailed as the Colonels won a quad-meet on Wednesday. James…
BOYS’ SOCCER – James Wood 4, Kettle Run 4
WINCHESTER — Chris Garcia had a trick and scored on a penalty kick with five minutes left to help James Wood tie Kettle Run in a Class 4 Northwestern District action…
Girl’s Tennis – James Wood 8, Kettle Run 1
NOKESVILLE — James Wood defeated Kettle Run on Thursday to improve to 8-4 overall and 5-3 in the Class 4 Northwestern District. Singles winners — James Wood: 1. Lily Kimble 8-2; 2.…
Boys’ Tennis – James Wood 5, Kettle Run 4
WINCHESTER — James Wood won four of six singles matches and improved to 6-7 (3-5 Class 4 Northwestern District) with a win over Kettle Run on Thursday. Singles winners — James Wood:…
SOFTBALL – James Wood 7, Kettle Run 1
WINCHESTER — Ivy Rosenberry pitched a no-hitter and struck out 13 batters as James Wood defeated Kettle Run in Class 4 Northwestern District action. The Cougars used three errors and a…
Kettle Run 9, James Wood 1
WINCHESTER — James Wood was held scoreless until the seventh and fell to 6-8 (3-4 Class 4 Northwestern District) with a loss to Kettle Run on Thursday. Leaders — James Wood: Colby…
Rosso takes heptathlon at Penn Relays
PHILADELPHIA — Former James Wood High School standout Rene Rosso captured the heptathlon at the 215th Penn Relays on Wednesday. Rosso, a freshman at Mount St. Marys, totaled 4,548 points…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Handley 6, James Wood 3
WINCHESTER — Handley earned a split of its season series with James Wood with a Class 4 Northwestern District win on Tuesday. The Judges are 6-5 (4-3 district)…
BOYS’ TENNIS – Handley 9, James Wood 0
WINCHESTER — Unbeaten Handley dropped just three total games in rolling past James Wood in a Class 4 Northwestern District match. The Judges (10-0, 7-0) have yet to drop a…
Softball – James Wood 12, Handley 0 (5 inn.)
WINCHESTER – Ivy Rosenberry struck out 14 batters in a one-hit shutout of Handley in Class 4 Northwestern District action on Tuesday. Rosenberry also went 2 for 3 with a…
BASEBALL – James Wood 12, Handley 2 (6 inn.)
WINCHESTER — James Wood scored at least once in every at-bat as the Colonels rolled to a Class 4 Northwestern victory in six innings over Handley at R. Charles Hott…
James Wood beats Handley in boys’ soccer
WINCHESTER — The James Wood boys’ soccer team earned a season split of its series with a 2-1 home win on Tuesday at Kelican Stadium. The Colonels (7-4, 3-4 Class 4…
Colonels shut out Judges in girls’ soccer to earn split of season series
WINCHESTER — After James Wood junior forward Kaylah Gankiewicz was asked a question about her height, Colonels head coach Donavan Russell said, “She was the biggest player on the field today.”…
Boys’ Soccer Notebook
WINCHESTER — If the Handley boys’ soccer team goes on to defend its Class 4 Northwestern District championship, the Judges are going to look back on this week fondly. Handley was…
BOYS’ TRACK & FIELD – Grove, Freeman win for Colonels
SPRINGFIELD — LaVaughan Freeman and Chance Grove took home titles for James Wood at the Leslie Sherman Memorial Invitational on Thursday. Freeman won the high jump with a leap of…
James Wood’s Brooke Sandy (5-2) won the high jump.
Other Top 3 finishers: Millbrook: 2. Ava Derrick 33-3 in triple jump; 2. Jalyn Abernathy 5-0 in high jump; 3. Sophie Edlich 11:14.35 in 3,200; 3. Sarah Purdy 4-8 in…
James Wood girls’ soccer players Padgett, Mounts sign with Division III schools
WINCHESTER — James Wood girls’ soccer players Katie Padgett (DeSales University) and Maddy Myers (University of Lynchburg) each signed with NCAA Division III schools in a ceremony on Wednesday at the…
Boys’ Tennis – James Wood 5, Warren County 4
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood took two of three doubles matches to pull out a victory against Warren County on Wednesday. The Colonels improved to 5-6 on the season. Singles…
SOFTBALL – Warren County 1, James Wood 0
FRONT ROYAL — Savannah Hafer’s RBI double in the bottom of the sixth inning that produced an unearned run was the difference as Warren County defeated James Wood on Wednesday.…
James Wood – 1, Warren County 0
FRONT ROYAL — Jacob Bell and Aden Payne combined on a five-hit shutout to lead James Wood to a win over Warren County on Tuesday at Bing Crosby Stadium. The…
BOYS’ TENNIS – Millbrook 9, James Wood 0
WINCHESTER — Millbrook improved to 10-1 overall and 5-1 in the Class 4 Northwestern District by beating James Wood (4-6, 0-5 district). Singles winners — 1. Josh Dalton 8-1; 2.…
BOYS’ SOCCER – James Wood 6, Warren County 0
FRONT ROYAL — Connor Balentine had a hat trick and Chris Garcia had two goals and two assists to lead James Wood to a win over Warren County on Monday.…
Girls’ Soccer – James Wood 6, Warren County 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood improved to 7-2-1 with a victory over Warren County on Monday. Leaders — James Wood: Abby Ensogna 3 assists; Katie Padgett 2 goals, Madison Myers, Maddy Milburn 1…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – James Wood 8, Millbrook 1
WINCHESTER — James Wood won five of six singles matches and swept the doubles in a Class 4 Northwestern District triumph over Millbrook on Thursday. Singles winners: James Wood: 2.…
BOYS’ TENNIS – Millbrook 9, James Wood 0
WINCHESTER — Millbrook (9-1, 4-1 Class 4 Northwestern District) defeated James Wood (4-3, 0-3) on Thursday. Singles winners — 1. Josh Dalton 8-2; 2. Drake Wilfong 8-0; 3. Tre Parks…
Girls’ Soccer – James Wood 0, Millbrook 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood and Millbrook tied 0-0 in Class 4 Northwestern District soccer action on Tuesday at Kelican Stadium. The Colonels are 6-2-1 (3-2-1 district) and the Pioneers are…
BOYS’ SOCCER – James Wood 3, Millbrook 0
WINCHESTER — Chris Garcia scored all three goals as James Wood booted Millbrook in Class 4 Northwestern District action on Thursday. The Colonels (5-4, 2-4) led 2-0 at the half…
SOFTBALL – James Wood 11, Millbrook 0 (6 inn.)
WINCHESTER — Ivy Rosenberry struck out 12 batters in a one-hit shutout as James Wood (8-3. 3-2 Class 4 Northwestern District)) beat Millbrook (0-12, 0-7) in six innings on Thursday.…
Burger walk-off hit gives Millbrook baseball win over James Wood
WINCHESTER — Cris Burger drove in Haden Madagan from second base with a walk-off single with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Millbrook baseball team…
Northwestern District girls’ soccer race will be a fight to the finish
The Class 4 Northwestern District girls’ soccer season is set up for an intriguing conclusion. All seven teams have played at least five of their 12 district games, and five…
Girls’ Soccer – James Wood 1, Liberty 0
WINCHESTER — Olivia Walker scored in the second half off a Katelyn Mounts assist to give James Wood a Class 4 Northwestern District win over Liberty on Tuesday. Leaders — James Wood:…
Boys’ Soccer – James Wood 2, Liberty 0
BEALETON — Chris Garcia scored both goals to lead James Wood (4-4, 1-4 Class 4 Northwestern District) to a win over Liberty on Tuesday. Leaders — James Wood: Connor Ballentine 1 assist;…
Baseball – James Wood 10, Liberty 8 (12 inn.)
BEALETON — Daniel Copenhaver had a pinch-hit, two-RBI single in the top of the 12th inning on Tuesday to lead James Wood (4-5, 2-2 Class 4 Northwestern District) a win…
BOYS’ SOCCER – Sherando 3, James Wood 1
WINCHESTER — Goalie Spencer Scott made 10 saves as Sherando notched a Class 4 Northwestern District win over James Wood on Friday. The Warriors improved to 7-1-1 overall, 5-1 district.…
BOYS’ BASEBALL – William Monroe 3, James Wood 1
STANARDSVILLE — William Monroe scored twice in the sixth to take a 3-0 lead and held off James Wood’s rally in the top of the seventh for a victory on…
Boys’ – Handley Track & Field Invitational
WINCHESTER — Jack Armel’s impressive rise continued on Saturday. The Handley senior improved his personal record by a foot from his junior year en route to taking fifth in the…
Girls’ – Handley Track & Field Invitational
WINCHESTER — Taylor Beard didn’t honor her late grandfather the way she planned to on Saturday. But everyone who knew Moody Aylor was probably picturing him smiling from ear-to-ear based…
Sherando’s bats remain hot in baseball win over James Wood
By JIM LAISE Special To The Winchester Star Apr 4, 2019 WINCHESTER — James Wood scored the first two runs in Thursday’s Class 4 Northwestern District baseball clash against Sherando.…
BOYS’ TRACK & FIELD – James Wood 103, Handley 28
WINCHESTER — James Wood defeated Handley 103-28 in a Class 4 Northwestern District dual on Thursday at Kelican Stadium. Event winners — James Wood: High jump: Lavaughan Freeman 6-0; Long jump: William…
GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD – James Wood 96, Handley 26
WINCHESTER — James Wood defeated Handley in a Class 4 Northwestern District dual on Thursday at Kelican Stadium. Event winners — James Wood: High jump: Audrey Sandy, Kaitlyn Poppo 4-8; Long jump: 1.…
Boys’ Tennis – Sherando 9, James Wood 0
WINCHESTER — Sherando defeated James Wood in a Class 4 Northwestern District match on Thursday. Singles winners — 1. Parker Gregg 8-6; 2. Tucker Myers 8-3; 3. Joe Venturato 8-1; 4.Keith Robertson…
Baseball – Musselman 10, James Wood 9
WINCHESTER — James Wood scored six runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to force extra innings but Musselman (W.Va) tallied a run in the top of the eighth to…
Sherando tops Wood in girls’ tennis
STEPHENS CITY — Sherando (8-1 record overall) defeated James Wood 6-3 in a Class 4 Northwestern District girls’ tennis match on Thursday. Singles winners — Sherando: 1. Maddy Woolever 8-5; 2. Emily…
Clark’s eighth-inning blast lifts Sherando over James Wood
STEPHENS CITY — As it has so often in the past several seasons, Thursday’s matchup between the Sherando and James Wood softball teams came down to the final swing. This…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood High School tennis player Jonah Borromeo
James Wood High School 16-year-old sophomore Sport: Tennis. Position: No. 1 singles and doubles Parents: Abel and Heather Borromeo Hometown: Born in Charleston, W.Va., and moved to Winchester around age…
Softball – Skyline 13, James Wood 6
WINCHESTER — Skyline handed James Wood (7-1) its first loss of the season on Monday. Leaders — James Wood: Olivia Miller 3-4, 2 RBIs; Jenna Burkhamer 3-3; Afton Sykes, 2-4,…
Baseball – James Wood 5, Skyline 4
WINCHESTER — James Wood evened its record at 3-3 with a win over Skyline on Monday. The Colonels led 4-0 after three innings and 5-3 after six innings. The Hawks…
Girls’ Tennis – James Wood 8, Skyline 1
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood improved to 5-2 on the season with a rout against Skyline on Monday. Singles winners: 1. Lily Kimble 8-0; 2. Morgan Burner 8-1; 3. Katelynn…
BOYS’ TENNIS James Wood 9, Skyline 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood (4-3) won all of the contested matches and received three forfeits in a blanking of Skyline on Monday. Singles winners: 1. Jonah Borromeo 8-0;…
GIRLS’ SOCCER – James Wood 4, Skyline 0
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood pulled away with three goals in the second half to knock off Skyline on Monday. Katie Padgett and Madison Myers each had a…
BOYS’ SOCCER – James Wood 4, Skyline 1
WINCHESTER — Four different James Wood players scored in the first half as the Colonels rolled over Skyline. James Wood (3-3) outshot Skyline by a 21-1 margin and…
GIRLS’ SOCCER – James Wood 2, Kettle Run 1
WINCHESTER — Madison Myers scored the game-winning goal off an assist from Olivia Walker late in the second half to give James Wood (3-2, 1-2 Class 4 Northwestern District) a win…
BOYS’ SOCCER – Kettle Run 4, James Wood 1
NOKESVILLE — James Wood lost to Kettle Run in Class 4 Northwestern District play on Friday. The Colonels are 2-3 (0-3 district). Leaders — James Wood: Mark Perkins 1 goal; Drew Tanger…
BASEBALL – Kettle Run 7, James Wood 2
NOKESVILLE — Kettle Run scored one run in the fifth inning to break a 2-2 tie, then added four runs in the sixth in defeating James Wood (2-3, 1-1 Class 4…
Softball – James Wood 5, Kettle Run 3
NOKESVILLE — Ivy Rosenberry struck out 11 batters and went 1 for 3 with a double and four RBIs (three on a double in the sixth) to lead James Wood (2-0…
SOFTBALL – James Wood 10, Jefferson 0 (5 inn.)
INCHESTER — Ivy Rosenberry went 2 for 2 with a home run and three RBIs and struck out seven batters in four shutout innings to lift James Wood (7-0) to a…
Boys’ Track – Wildcat Invitational
STAFFORD — The team of Malachi Imoh, Jayden Vardaro, Isaiah Lowry, and Miles Ashe teamed to place first in the 4×100 to lead Handley to sixth out of 27 teams at…
Girls’ Track – Wildcat Invitational
STAFFORD — Taylor Beard won the long jump, ran a leg on the winning 4×100 team and took second in the 100-meter hurdles to lead the Handley girls track & field…
Girls’ Tennis – James Wood 6, Kettle Run 3
WINCHESTER — James Wood (4-2, 2-1 Class 4 Norhwestern District) defeated Kettle Run in district action on Friday. Singles winners — James Wood: 1. Lily Kimble 8-6; 2. Morgan Burner…
Boys’ Tennis – Kettle Run 6, James Wood 3
NOKESVILLE — James Wood dropped to 3-3 overall with a Class 4 Northwestern District loss to Kettle Run on Friday. Singles winners — James Wood: 5. Kevin Cruz 8-0; 6.…
Girls’ Soccer – James Wood 2, Kettle Run 1
WINCHESTER — Madison Myers scored the game-winning goal off an assist from Olivia Walker late in the second half to Olivia Walker to give James Wood (3-2, 1-2 Class 4 Northwestern…
Boys’ Soccer – Kettle Run 4, James Wood 1
NOKESVILLE — James Wood lost to Kettle Run in Class 4 Northwestern District play on Friday. The Colonels are Leaders — James Wood: Mark Perkins 1 goal; Drew Tanger 1 assist; Hayden…
Softball – James Wood 5, Kettle Run 3
NOKESVILLE — Ivy Rosenberry struck out 11 batters and went 1 for 3 with a double and four RBIs (three on a double in the sixth) to lead James Wood (6-0,…
All-Area Boys’ Basketball First Team
Kevin Curry Handley — Senior Guard/Forward The Winchester Star Player of the Year was among the area leaders in every major statistical category other than assists. He was third in…
Boys’ basketball Second and Third Team
Second Team Jordan Jackson, Millbrook, Junior, Guard Keli Lawson, Sherando, Sophomore, Center Demitri Gardner, Handley, Sophomore, Forward Volkan Ergen, Clarke County, Senior, Center Julien Hagerman, Millbrook, Junior, Guard Third Team…
Girls’ Basketball Player of the Year: James Wood’s Makayla Firebaugh
You wouldn’t know it from the stoic way she plays, but James Wood’s Makayla Firebaugh really hates to lose. Oh, her teammates know how fiery Firebaugh can be. They see…
All-Area Girls’ Basketball First Team
Makayla Firebaugh James Wood — Junior Guard Firebaugh, The Winchester Star’s Player of the Year, led the area averaging 24.5 points and shooting 83.6 percent from the foul line. Was…
Girls’ Basketball Second & Third Team
Second Team Brenna Prunty, James Wood, Junior, Guard McKenzie Jolliffe, Handley, Sophomore, Guard Hailey Paige, Millbrook, Senior, Forward Neysha Washington, Handley, Senior, Guard Asia James, Sherando, Sophomore, Guard Third Team…
Girls’ Tennis – Musselman 4, James Wood 3
INWOOD, W.Va. — Musselman (W.Va.) won two of three doubles matches to defeat James Wood (3-2) on Wednesday. Singles winners — James Wood: 1. Lily Kimble 8-4; 2. Morgan Burner…
BOYS’ TENNIS James Wood 7, Musselman 2
WINCHESTER — James Wood swept all three doubles matches and improved to 3-2 with a win over Musselman (W.Va.) on Wednesday. Singles winners — 2. Cole Creamer 8-1; 3. Jacob…
All-Area Wrestling Honorable Mention
Vincent Caruso, James Wood, junior, 113 pounds Aidan Barton, James Wood, sophomore, 120 pounds Joshua Arce, James Wood, senior, 126 pounds Chris Nuss, James Wood, sophomore, 132 pounds Ethan Bishop,…
All-Area Wrestling First Team
Braden Sitton James Wood — Freshman 106 pounds Sitton (31-20) was a Class 4 state qualifier and 4th in Region 4C and the Class 4 Northwestern District. Tied for seventh…
Wrestling Coach of the Year: James Wood’s Cory Crenshaw
James Wood third-year coach Cory Crenshaw is The Winchester Star Wrestling Coach of the Year for the second straight season. Crenshaw led James Wood to a 5-1 record in Class…
Handley boots James Wood in boys’ soccer
WINCHESTER — After a slow start, the Handley’s boys’ soccer team took the momentum and decisively beat rival James Wood 5-2 Tuesday at the Handley Bowl. The win also gives…
All-Area Boys’ Swimming Team
Jackson Sitton James Wood — Junior In the Class 4 state meet, placed 9th in 200 free and 14th in 500 free. Region 4C: 2nd in 200 free and 4th…
Boys’ Swimmer of the Year: James Wood’s Jackson Sitton
WINCHESTER — Jackson Sitton might not make a lot of noise outside of the pool, but his actions sure resonate loudly when he’s in it. The James Wood junior is…
Boys’ Tennis – Handley 9, James Wood 0
WINCHESTER — For the second consecutive match, Handley dropped just one total game as the Judges rolled to a Class 4 Northwestern District win against James Wood on Tuesday. The…
Girls’ Soccer – Handley 3, James Wood 1
WINCHESTER — Emma Ricci scored two goals to lead Handley to a Class 4 Northwestern District win over James Wood on Tuesday. The Judges are 4-0 (2-0 in the district). The…
SOFTBALL – James Wood 10, Handley 0
WINCHESTER — Ivy Rosenberry tossed a one-hitter as James Wood whipped Handley in six innings in Class 4 Northwestern District play. Rosenberry struck out 15 batters in the victory for…
James Wood earns rare win over Handley in girls’ tennis
WINCHESTER — The James Wood girls’ tennis team beat Handley for the first time in ninth-year head coach Sharon Sweet’s tenure on Tuesday 6-3 by sweeping the three doubles matches.…
James Wood takes advantage of errors to top Handley
WINCHESTER — James Wood took advantage of four Handley errors to score eight unearned runs in a 9-3 Class 4 Northwestern District baseball victory at Bridgeforth Field on Monday. The…
All-Area Girls’ Swimming Team
Kimberly Warnagiris James Wood — Sophomore In the Class 4 state meet, placed 8th in 200 IM (all-state) and 9th in 100 fly. Region 4C: 5th in 100 fly and…
Girls’ Swimmer of the Year: James Wood’s Kimberly Warnagiris
WINCHESTER — James Wood’s Kimberly Warnagiris always has high standards for herself. She doesn’t let those aspirations define her, though. “You don’t make every goal,” the Colonels sophomore said. “You…
Wood’s Grove wins discus at Battlefield Relays
HAYMARKET — James Wood senior Chance Grove recorded a mark of 130 feet, 3 inches to win the discus competition on Saturday at the Battlefield Relays. Grove also took second…
Wood’s Sandy takes third in high jump at Battlefield Relays
HAYMARKET — James Wood sophomore Brooke Sandy recorded a mark of 4 feet, 10 inches to take third in the high jump on Saturday at the Battlefield Relays. Team scores…
Girls’ track & field preview
There’s just one more season left in Handley senior Taylor Beard’s illustrious track & field career. Based on how the indoor season went, it could be her most spectacular season…
Boys’ track & field preview
Handley lost three all-state athletes from last year’s team, including Trey Causey, The Winchester Star Boys’ Track & Field Athlete of the Year and high jump state champion who took…
Girls’ tennis preview
Handley and Sherando seem to be volleying back-and-forth the girls’ tennis supremacy in the Class 4 Northwestern District and excellence at the state level. Two years ago, it was the…
Softball – James Wood 5, Jefferson 0
WINCHESTER — Ivy Rosenberry struck out 13 batters in a two-hit shutout of Jefferson (W.Va.) on Monday. Rosenberry also went 3 for 4 with three doubles and two RBIs to…
Girls’ Tennis – James Wood 7, Clarke County 2
WINCHESTER — James Wood took five of six singles matches and completed a season sweep against Clarke County on Tuesday. The Colonels improved to 2-1, while the Eagles fell to…
Boys’ Tennis – James Wood 8, Clarke County 1
BERRYVILLE — James Wood clinched a victory after singles play as the Colonels (2-1) completed a season sweep against Clarke County on Tuesday.
Boys’ Soccer – James Wood 3, Clarke County 2
BERRYVILLE — Connor Ballentine scored the lone goal of the second half with about seven minutes remaining as James Wood (2-1) pulled out a victory over Clarke County on Tuesday.…
SOFTBALL – James Wood 5, Clarke County 1
BERRYVILLE — Ivy Rosenberry pitched a five-hitter and struck out 11 batters as James Wood (4-0) completed a season sweep of Clarke County (0-5) on Tuesday. The Colonels…
Baseball – Spring Mills 4, James Wood 2 (8 inn.)
WINCHESTER — Spring Mills (W.Va.) scored two runs in the top of the eighth inning in defeating James Wood on Tuesday at R. Charles Hott Field. The Colonels (1-2) put runners…
Girls’ Soccer – James Wood 6, Clarke County 0
WINCHESTER — Kaylah Gankiewicz had four goals to lead James Wood (2-1) to a girls’ soccer win over Clarke County (0-3) that completed a season sweep on Tuesday. Leaders —…
BASEBALL – James Wood 7, Dominion 1
WINCHESTER — James Wood broke a 1-1 tie with six runs in the sixth inning to beat Dominion and pick up its first win on Monday. The Colonels (1-1) had…
Wood’s Firebaugh named first team all-state
CHARLOTTESVILLE — Handey senior forward D’Andre James and James Wood junior guard Makayla Firebaugh were named to the Class 4 all-state first team for boys’ and girls’ basketball, respectively, in…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood boys’ soccer player Zach Stautzenbach
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Soccer. Position: Defender Parents: Kim and John Stautzenbach Hometown: Dover, Del. (moved to Winchester at age 4) What do you love about soccer:…
Girls Soccer Preview
Last Monday, the Sherando girls’ soccer team got a pretty good idea of what it’s going to take to be a successful team this year. The Warriors lost 3-0 to…
BOYS’ SOCCER – Sherando 3, James Wood 0
STEPHENS CITY — Sherando defeated James Wood in the Class 4 Northwestern District opener for both teams on Friday night at Arrowhead Stadium. The Warriors are 1-0-1 and the Colonels…
GIRLS’ SOCCER Sherando 1, James Wood 0
WINCHESTER — Kendall Lincoln scored the lone goal as Sherando topped James Wood on Friday in Class 4 Northwestern District action. Sherando improved to 1-1, 1-0 district, while James Wood…
Boys’ Tennis Preview
Handley boys’ tennis coach Dan Jones lists one newcomer on his team information heading into the season. Technically he is correct since Nick Mueller did not play for the Judges…
Wood’s Rosenberry nearly perfect in no-hitter against Clarke County
WINCHESTER — James Wood pitcher Ivy Rosenberry was almost perfect against Clarke County in the Colonels’ softball opener Thursday at Ridge Field. It took a freak occurrence to keep her…
Boys’ soccer preview: Class 4 Northwestern District figures to be competitive again
In 2018, five of the seven Class 4 Northwestern District boys’ soccer teams had winning records overall and in the district. Fifth-place Millbrook had only two more losses than first-place…
Boys’ Tennis – James Wood 9, Clarke County 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood defeated Clarke County in the season opener for both teams on Tuesday, dropping 23 games in the process. Singles winners — 1. Jonah Borromeo, 8-1; 2.…
BASEBALL – Dominion 5, James Wood 3
STERLING — After James Wood had tied the game in the top of the fourth, Dominion scored twice in the bottom of the inning and held on for a victory…
BOYS’ SOCCER – James Wood 6, Clarke County 0
WINCHESTER — Chris Garcia had two goals and two assists to lead James Wood to a season-opening romp against Clarke County on Tuesday. The Colonels led 2-0 at the half.…
Padgett helps Colonel girls boot Eagles
BERRYVILLE — Katie Padgett scored two goals to lead the James Wood girls’ soccer team to a 3-0 victory over Clarke County on Tuesday in the season opener for both…
Baseball preview: Northwestern District teams have plenty of arm strength
There won’t be a call to arms in the Northwestern District baseball race this season. Everybody has some. Nearly all of the top contenders in the district race return multiple…
James Wood’s Tews signs to compete for Mount St. Mary’s track & field team
It’s definitely been a winter to remember for James Wood track & field athlete Drake Tews. Less than three weeks after earning all-state honors in the high jump at the…
Rosso earns All-East honors at ECAC meet
BOSTON — James Wood graduate and Mount St. Mary’s University freshman Rene Rosso placed eighth in the heptathlon to earn All-East honors on Friday at the ECAC Division I Women’s Track…
James, Firebaugh named players of the year in Region 4C
Handey senior forward D’Andre James has been named the Boys’ Co-Player of the Year and James Wood junior guard Makayla Firebaugh has been named the Girls’ Co-Player of the Year…
Indoor Track – Class 4 state track championships
SALEM — Handley senior Taylor Beard won her fourth consecutive girls’ high jump state title and Sherando senior Isaiah Allen won the shot put for his first career state title…
Handley’s James, Wood’s Firebaugh named Class 4 Northwestern District Basketball Players of the Year
Handey senior forward D’Andre James has been named the Boys’ Player of the Year and James Wood junior guard Makayla Firebaugh has been named the Girls’ Player of the Year…
Class 4 state wrestling tournament
FAIRFAX — One of Handley’s most decorated wrestlers in its history might have bent a little on Saturday, but he didn’t break. Handley senior Web Bentley did not achieve his…
Wood’s Warnagiris earns all-state honor
RICHMOND — James Wood sophomore Kimberly Warnagiris was the only person to earn all-state honors at Friday’s Class 4 state meet at SwimRVA. Warnagiris recorded a time of 2 minutes,…
Four still have shots at Class 4 wrestling titles
LEESBURG — Just four area wrestlers still have a shot at state titles after the quarterfinal round of the VHSL Class 4 Wrestling Championship at Riverside High School on Friday.…
Millbrook girls top James Wood to repeat as Class 4 Northwestern District champs
WINCHESTER — The Millbrook girls’ basketball team was up 10 points with 1:54 left in the third quarter on Friday against James Wood, but the Pioneers faced a precarious position…
Local athletes shine for CNU at CAC meet
NEWPORT NEWS — James Wood High School graduate Sarah Johnson led the way for NCAA Division III Christopher Newport University athletes at the Capital Athletic Conference indoor meet that was…
Rosso helps Mount St. Mary’s win NEC indoor track meet
NEW YORK — Freshman Rene Rosso, a James Wood High School graduate, took fourth place in the high jump to help NCAA Division I Mount St. Mary’s University capture the…
James Wood girls top Sherando for rare regional tournament berth
WINCHESTER — James Wood sophomore guard Olivia Miller grimaced and clapped her hands together in frustration after leaping in the air and committing a foul with 33 seconds left. Miller might…
BOYS’ BASKETBALL – Kettle Run 70, James Wood 34
NOKESVILLE — Cinderella’s glass slipper didn’t fit for the second consecutive night as James Wood fell to third-seeded Kettle Run in the Class 4 Northwestern District semifinals. The Colonels, who upset…
James Wood softball player Boone signs with Eastern Mennonite
James Wood softball player Rebecca Boone signed to play with NCAA Division III Eastern Mennonite University in a ceremony at the high school on Wednesday. A first baseman for the…
Colonels pull off monumental upset against Pioneers
WINCHESTER — Just eight days ago, the winless James Wood boys’ basketball team had suffered its second drubbing of the season at the hands of Millbrook. The Pioneers raced to…
Girls’ Basketball – James Wood 59, Kettle Run 25
WINCHESTER — The second-seeded Colonels led 30-8 at halftime and cruised to a romp against No. 7 Kettle Run. The Colonels improved to 15-7 and will host Sherando at 6 p.m.…
Wrestling – Region 4C Tournament
LEESBURG — After a painful sophomore year, Handley 126-pounder Mac Gordon is back in familiar territory as a junior. Gordon avenged last week’s 7-4 loss in the Class 4 Northwestern…
Northwestern District girls’ tourney opens Tuesday
Regular-season champion Millbrook is the top seed for the Class 4 Northwestern District girls’ basketball tournament, which will tip off Tuesday. The Pioneers (19-3, 12-0 district) will have a bye…
BOYS’ INDOOR TRACK
HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Handley scored 90 points to edge defending champion Loudoun Valley by one point at the Region 4C meet on Friday night at Hagerstown Community College. Cooper Dawson…
GIRLS’ INDOOR TRACK
HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Millbrook placed third with 58 points at the 12-team Region 4C meet on Friday, finishing only behind Loudoun Valley (118) and Fauquier (70). Handley was fourth with…
Liberty 61, James Wood 38
BEALETON — James Wood was outscored 20-4 in the first quarter in losing a Class 4 Northwestern District game to Liberty on Wednesday. The Colonels (0-20, 0-11 district) trailed 33-13…
Roy and Mandel Signs National Letters of Intent
WINCHESTER — In Frostburg State University, Luke Roy is going to a place that doesn’t make him feel like he’s really going away from Frederick County. In a ceremony at…
Boys’ Basketball – Millbrook 78, James Wood 35
WINCHESTER — Millbrook outscored James Wood 25-2 in the second quarter to take a 50-17 lead at halftime in a Class 4 Northwestern District win on Tuesday. The Pioneers (18-3,…
Girls’ Basketball – Millbrook completes unbeaten district season
WINCHESTER — Jalyn Abernathy isn’t one of those players who is going to fill up the scorebook with points. But that doesn’t make her any less valuable to the Millbrook…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood swimmer David Dorsey
James Wood High School 18-year-old senior Sport: Swimming. Main events: 50 freestyle and 100 freestyle Parents: Wendy and Tupper Dorsey Hometown: Winchester What do you love about swimming: I really…
BOYS’ SWIMMING – Wood’s Sitton wins 500 freestyle
WARRENTON — James Wood swimmer Jackson Sitton was the only local swimmer to win an event on Saturday at the Class 4 Northwestern District meet at the Warrenton Aquatic and…
Class 4 Northwestern District – Girls’ Swim Meet
WARRENTON — Sherando sophomore Emma De Jong was the only local swimmer to win two events on Saturday at the Class 4 Northwestern District girls’ meet at the Warrenton Aquatic…
Class 4 Northwestern District – Wrestling
WINCHESTER — Senior Night didn’t go at all the way Daniel VanAmburg planned, but the Millbrook senior wrestler sure made his final match in his home gym one to remember…
Former Shenandoah volleyball coach takes over at James Wood
WINCHESTER — Former Shenandoah University coach Jaime Terenzi was named the new volleyball coach at James Wood High School on Friday. Terenzi, who served as the Hornets’ coach from 2010…
Sherando boys pull away against James Wood
STEPHENS CITY — Sherando sent out its seniors as winners as the Warriors pulled away for a 69-51 boys’ basketball victory over James Wood on Senior Night. Senior Michael Usa…
Clark’s career-high 33 points lead Sherando girls past James Wood
STEPHENS CITY — Shortly after walking into the coaches’ office adjoining the girls’ locker room, Sherando coach Mike Marsh lifted his arms and yelled “YESSSS!” Marsh apologized for the outburst,…
Strasburg keeps Wood boys’ basketball winless
Wood 9th at Champe Cancer Classic WINCHESTER — Strasburg’s boys basketball team dominated the second quarter to trip James Wood 53-44 at Shirley Gymnasium on Saturday evening. It was the…
Wood 9th at Champe Cancer Classic
ALDIE — James Wood placed ninth out of 15 teams at the John Champe Cancer Classic on Saturday. Colgan won with 208 points, Freedom (South Riding) was second with 194…
Girls’ Swimming – Black & Blue Invite
WINCHESTER — Sherando took second to Harrisonburg at the ninth annual Black & Blue Invitational on Saturday at Jim Barnett Park’s War Memorial building pool. Team scores: 1. Harrisonburg 374,…
James Wood captures Black & Blue swim meet
WINCHESTER — The James Wood boys’ swimming team won the ninth annual Black & Blue Invitational on Saturday at Jim Barnett Park’s War Memorial Building pool. Team scores: 1. James…
VHSL votes against out-of-season practice restriction proposal
CHARLOTTESVILLE — The Virginia High School League announced that its executive committee voted 29-3 on Wednesday against a proposal seeking to ban out-of-season practice from the period of Aug. 2…
WRESTLING – James Wood 52, Millbrook 18
WINCHESTER — James Wood defeated Millbrook at the Pioneers’ Casey Gymnasium to complete a 5-1 Class 4 Northwestern District regular season. The Colonels finished with the same district record as…
James Wood searching for a win
Sherando’s last win came on Jan. 4 against a team that knows the feeling of a lengthy losing streak all too well. James Wood is now 0-16 overall and 0-7…
Boys Swimming Dual
WINCHESTER — Sherando defeated James Wood 86-82 but lost to Brentsville 100-69 in a meet on Saturday at Jim Barnett Park’s War Memorial building pool. Brentsville defeated James Wood 85-83…
Sherando girls’ swimming team sweeps meet
WINCHESTER — The Sherando girls’ swimming team defeated James Wood 107-63 and Brentsville 108-62 in a meet on Saturday at Jim Barnett Park’s War Memorial building pool. Brentsville defeated James…
Judges Invitational – James Wood takes second
WINCHESTER — Web Bentley has wanted a championship at his own school’s tournament since he arrived at Handley as a freshman, and he sure made a statement in his last…
James Wood girls outlast Handley in double OT
WINCHESTER — James Wood’s Makayla Firebaugh stole the ball, dribbled three-quarters of the court, then attempted a layup in the process of being fouled. As she watched the ball settle…
Handley boys crush James Wood
WINCHESTER — Handley scored the first 10 points as the Judges rolled to a 64-32 Class 4 Northwestern District boys’ basketball victory against James Wood on Friday at Shirley Gymnasium.…
Wood grad Brooks keeping St. Thomas near the top
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — James Wood High School graduate Keiana Brooks is having another strong season as the St. Thomas University (Fla.) women’s basketball team looks to make a second…
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL – James Wood 53, Fauquier 19
WARRENTON — Makayla Firebaugh pumped in 29 points as James Wood cruised to a Class 4 Northwestern District win over Fauquier on Wednesday. The Colonels improved to 10-3 overall, 4-2…
James Wood pins loss on Handley
WINCHESTER — James Wood racked up four pins on the way to a 48-18 victory over Handley in a Class 4 Northwestern District wrestling match at Maddex-Omps Gymnasium on Wednesday.…
January 2019 Student Athlete of the Month – Chance Grove
Chance Grove is Frederick County Public School’s Student Athlete of the Month for January 2019.
James Wood’s Hua thriving in pool despite cancer treatments
WINCHESTER — For about four minutes and 30 seconds, Dawn Truong had no problem keeping her composure as she spoke about her son Brian Hua and how he’s handled his…
Millbrook’s defense fuels girls’ win over James Wood
WINCHESTER — Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky is considered the first to offer up the wisdom that “you miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take.” The Millbrook girls’ basketball…
Millbrook boys knock off James Wood
WINCHESTER — Millbrook rebounded from its first loss of the season on Tuesday, whipping winless James Wood 78-43 in Class 4 Northwestern District boys’ basketball action at Casey Gymnasium on…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood High School wrestler Joshua Arce
James Wood High School 18-year-old senior Sport: Wrestling. Weight Class: 126 Parents: Eduardo and Amy Arce Hometown: Winchester What do you love about wrestling: I love the competition. I like…
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL – James Wood 56, Liberty 37
BEALETON — Makayla Firebaugh scored 21 points and Brenna Prunty added 16 as James Wood defeated Liberty in a Class 4 Northwestern District game on Tuesday. The Colonels are 9-3…
Boys’ Basketball – Liberty 68, James Wood 48
WINCHESTER — James Wood dropped to 0-12 overall and 0-4 in the Class 4 Northwestern District with a loss to Liberty on Tuesday. Leaders — James Wood: Ben Smith 10…
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL – James Wood 58, Clarke County 31
BERRYVILLE — James Wood jumped out to a 12-1 lead after one quarter and went on to defeat Clarke County to complete a season sweep on Monday. The Colonels led…
Indoor Track – Western Maryland Winter Classic
Colonel girls 8th in Hagerstown meet HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The James Wood girls placed eighth and the boys took 11th in the 16-team Western Maryland Winter Classic on Friday night…
Girl’s Swimming – Wood goes 1-1 in meet
MANASSAS PARK — James Wood defeated Manassas Park 187-78 but lost to Kettle Run 169-106 in dual meet action on Friday night at the Manassas Park Community Center. Event winners…
Boy’s Swimming – Wood goes 0-2 in meet
MANASSAS PARK — James Wood lost to Manassas Park 143-121 and Kettle Run 184-88 in dual meet action on Friday night at the Manassas Park Community Center. Individual leaders —…
Wood 7th at Chantilly tournament
CHANTILLY — James Wood placed seventh out of 27 teams at the two-day Joe Verciglio Memorial Tournament that concluded on Saturday at Chantilly High School. Oscar Smith won with 264.5…
James Wood girls take control in first half to whip Sherando
WINCHESTER — Sherando was determined to take James Wood’s Makayla Firebaugh out of the game. But the area’s leading scorer had plenty of help from her teammates and some excellent…
Sherando boys rout James Wood
WINCHESTER — Sherando jumped out to a 26-7 lead by the six-minute mark of the second quarter and went on to a 65-43 Class 4 Northwestern District boys’ basketball win over…
Wood takes down Sherando in wrestling dual
WINCHESTER — James Wood defeated Sherando 42-25 in a Class 4 Northwestern District wrestling dual on Wednesday. Match winners — James Wood: 152: Joey Vitola (injury default); 160: Samuel Adkins…
All-Area Football: First Team Defense
Payne Bauer Sherando — junior Linebacker Named the Northwestern District Defensive Player of the Year and Region 4C Co-Defensive Player of the Year. Tied for second in the area with…
All Area Football: Second Team Defense
Tommy Ashby, Handley junior, defensive line Grayson Ayelstock, Clarke County junior, defensive line Tyler Duckstein, Millbrook junior, defensive line Walker See, James Wood senior, defensive line Luke Roy, James Wood…
All-Area Football: Honorable Mention Defense
RaeQuan Wilson, Handley junior, defensive line Kevin Brown, James Wood junior, linebacker Eamon Juday, Clarke County senior, linebacker Leland Walkling, Handley sophomore, linebacker Jacob Young, Millbrook, senior, linebacker Chacai Campbell,…
James Wood girls capture own tournament
WINCHESTER — Throughout Saturday’s first half, James Wood girls’ basketball coach Krista Crites exhorted her group to defend Musselman’s sharpshooters. In the second half, the Colonels complied. The James Wood…
BOYS’ BASKETBALL Boonsboro 50, James Wood 34
WINCHESTER — In a battle of winless teams, Boonsboro (Md.) emerged victorious in the consolation game of the James Wood Holiday Tournament on Saturday. James Wood (0-10) led 24-23 at…
BOYS’ SWIMMING – James Wood 84, Strasburg 76
WINCHESTER — James Wood won seven events in defeating Strasburg in a dual meet on Saturday at Jim Barnett Park’s War Memorial Building pool. Event winners — James Wood: David…
James Wood girls top Strasburg in swimming dual
WINCHESTER — The James Wood girls’ swimming team won seven events in beating Strasburg 106-64 in a dual meet on Saturday at Jim Barnett Park’s War Memorial Building pool. Event…
All-Area Volleyball First Team
Abigail Koeller Millbrook — Senior Outside Hitter Koeller had a team-high 236 digs and had 342 kills and 19 blocks. Region 4C 1st team. Class 4 Northwestern District Player of…
All-Area Volleyball Second Team
Kaylee Bryant, Sherando senior, libero Skylar Johnson, Millbrook sophomore, setter/opposite Katherine McCauley, Clarke County senior, setter Regan Minney, Sherando freshman, outside hitter Kate Poppo, James Wood senior, defensive specialist Chloe…
Wood girls to play for tourney title
WINCHESTER — The James Wood girls’ basketball team advanced to today’s championship game of the inaugural James Wood Holiday Basketball Tournament with a 41-32 semifinal win over Jefferson (W.Va.) on…
All-Area Football: First Team Offense
Hunter Entsminger Sherando — senior Quarterback Named the Northwestern District’s Offensive Player of the Year and was a First Team All-Region 4C selection. Completed 100 of 148 passes for 1,857…
All-Area Football: Second Team Offense
Colby Childs, Clarke County, junior, quarterback Malachi Imoh, Handley, junior, running back William Crowder, James Wood, junior, running back Jackson Turner, James Wood, junior, running back Jordan Jackson, Millbrook, junior,…
All-Area football: Honorable Mention Offense
Jacob Parker, Handley, senior, quarterback Sam Adkins, James Wood, junior, running back JoJo Doleman, Sherando, senior, running back Jabril Hayes, Sherando, junior, wide receiver Treyven Mandel, James Wood, senior, wide…
All-Area Boys’ Cross Country First Team
James Harris Sherando — Sophomore Harris placed 25th in the Class 4 state meet (17:11), 11th in Region 4C (17:19) and 2nd in the Class 4 Northwestern District (16:16, season…
All-Area Boys’ Cross Country Second Team
Bennett Cupps, Handley junior Kyle Erickson, Clarke County senior Graham Schultz, Sherando freshman Nathan Shade, James Wood junior Justin Sharp, Millbrook senior Nathaniel Woshner, James Wood freshman
All-Area Girls’ Cross Country First Team
Madison Webster Clarke County — Senior Webster placed second at the Class 2 state meet (18:51, season PR, all-state), first in Region 2B (20:29) and first in the Bull Run…
All-Area Girls’ Cross Country Second Team
Keagan Bragg, Clarke County senior Sophie Edlich, Millbrook senior Elena Farinholt, James Wood freshman Kendall Felix, Handley junior Kenzi Fergus, Handley senior Riley Fisher, Handley senior Molly Robinson, Sherando sophomore…
James Wood repeats as Walters/Copp wrestling champion
WINCHESTER — On Dec. 8, the James Wood wrestling team repeated as champions at the Max Horz Invitational in Berkeley Springs (W.Va.) by dominating the second day of competition after…
All-Area Golf Team
Brandon Nice Sherando — Senior Posted a stroke average of 80. Shot 83 at the Class 4 Northwestern District tournament to tie for 13th. Shot 80 at the Region 4C…
James Wood has 9 in semis at Walters/Copp
WINCHESTER — James Wood had nine wrestlers advance to today’s championship semifinals as a result of their performances on Friday at the two-day, 17-team Willie Walters/Jaye Copp Holiday Wrestling Tournament…
Boys’ Basketball – Warren County 70, James Wood 49
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood remained winless at 0-8 with a loss to Warren County on Friday. The Colonels led 15-13 after the first quarter, but the Wildcats outscored them…
Firebaugh reaches 1,000 career points in James Wood’s romp
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood’s Makayla Firebaugh surpassed the 1,000-point plateau for her career as she scored 27 points on Friday during the Colonels’ 61-14 girls’ basketball victory over Warren…
Larger districts create changes to non-district football schedules
With the Class 4 Northwestern District adding one team and the Bull Run District increasing from five to eight teams, it was inevitable that the non-district schedules for the local…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood High School girls’ basketball player Brenna Prunty
James Wood High School 16-year-old junior Sport: Basketball. Position: Shooting guard Parents: Rob and Erin Prunty Hometown: Wallkill, N.Y., we moved here when I was 10. What do you love…
Kettle Run 76, James Wood 44
WINCHESTER — Kettle Run ran out to a 26-9 lead after one quarter and 43-19 advantage at the half to beat James Wood in Class 4 Northwestern District action on…
Girls’ Basketball – Hampshire 45, James Wood 44
WINCHESTER — Makayla Firebaugh had 27 points and 11 rebounds, but James Wood (2-3) fell against Hampshire (W.Va.) on Saturday.
Boys’ Basketball – Clarke County 60, James Wood 51
BERRYVILLE — Clarke County completed a season sweep of James Wood with a victory Saturday. The Eagles (4-4) had beaten the Colonels (0-6) by a 74-31 score earlier in the…
Boys’ Swimming – Holiday Hundreds
MANASSAS — Sherando took fourth on Saturday at the Holiday Hundreds Invitational at the Prince William County Schools Aquatic Center. There were five events. No relay events were held. Team…
Girls’ Swimming – Holiday Hundreds Invitational
MANASSAS — Sherando took second on Saturday at the Holiday Hundreds Invitational, a meet featuring the 11 Northwestern District schools with swimming programs at the Prince William County Schools Aquatic…
Colonels place second in combined district wrestling event
WARRENTON — With 11 wrestlers finishing in the top six of their weight classes, James Wood took second place at the 13-team Class 3 and 4 combined Northwestern District tournament.…
Boys’ Basketball – Skyline 65, James Wood 51
WINCHESTER — James Wood dropped to 0-4 with a loss to Skyline on Wednesday. Skyline led 20-9 after one quarter, 31-22 at the half and 44-30 after three quarters. Leaders…
Girls’ Basketball – James Wood 61, Skyline 59 (OT)
WINCHESTER — Makayla Firebaugh scored 31 points to lead James Wood to an overtime win over Skyline on Wednesday. The Colonels are 2-1.
Boys’ Swimming Preview
In his email to report his season-opening meet on Nov. 28, Sherando swimming coach Joe Knight wrote, “Clarke boys looked extremely fast for this early in the season.” The Eagles…
James Wood wins Max Horz wrestling tournament
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — For the fourth straight year, the James Wood wrestling team won the Max Horz Border Wars Invitational that was completed on Saturday at Berkeley Springs (W.Va.)…
Girls’ City-County Wwimming
WINCHESTER — The De Jong and Esslinger family names continue to leave their mark on the area swimming scene. Sherando sophomore Emma De Jong won two individual events and swam…
James Wood, Sherando boys tie for City-County Sprints swimming title
WINCHESTER — Prior to Saturday’s City-County Sprints swim meet, Sherando senior captain Kyra Schultz announced over the public address system that all competing swimmers would be wearing temporary tattoos of…
Girls’ Swimming Preview
The Sherando and Clarke County girls’ swimming teams are coming off standout 2017-18 seasons, and both squads figure to be in the hunt for more success in 2018-19. There’s a…
Rosso wins NEC Rookie of the Week
James Wood graduate and Mount Saint Mary’s University freshman Rene Rosso was named the Women’s Rookie of the Week by the NCAA Division I Northeast Conference on Tuesday. Rosso —…
Girls’ Basketball – Strasburg 60, James Wood 57
STRASBURG — Makayla Firebaugh scored 37 points — one point short of the school record — but Strasburg rallied from a 36-29 halftime deficit to beat James Wood on Thursday.…
James Wood remains unbeaten in wrestling
WINCHESTER — The James Wood wrestling team remained unbeaten in dual meets by scoring a pair of dominating wins against Strasburg and Woodgrove on Wednesday at Casey Gymnasium. The Colonels…
Boys’ basketball preview: Handley still seen as district favorite
Handley came within a couple of seconds and one point of winning the Class 4 state title last season, eventually falling 72-66 in double overtime against Lake Taylor in March.…
James Wood volleyball coach Hillyard resigns
WINCHESTER — P.W. Hillyard, who led the James Wood High School volleyball team to the Class 4 state tournament in 2016, has resigned after three seasons as the Colonels coach.…
FOOTBALL – Region 4C team
Sherando linebacker Payne Bauer was named Co-Defensive Player of the Year as he led area selections to the Region 4C teams that were picked by the coaches. Bauer, a junior,…
Boy’s Basketball: Park View 58, James Wood 53
WINCHESTER — Park View outscored James Wood 38-26 in the second half to rally to the victory on Monday. The Colonels (0-2) led 27-20 at the half, but hurt themselves…
Girls’ Basketball – James Wood 60, Clarke 36
WINCHESTER — Brenna Prunty had 22 points, six steals, six rebounds and two assists as James Wood won its season opener over Clarke County (0-2) on Friday. The Colonels led…
James Wood wins Warren County Duals
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood posted a 5-0 record to win the Warren County Duals tournament on Saturday. The Colonels beat Rock Ridge 47-23; Warren County 34-31; Oakton 58-18; Culpeper…
Boy’s Basketball: Clarke County vs Wood
WINCHESTER — Clarke County boys’ basketball coach Brent Emmart says teams usually make their biggest gains early in the season. His club certainly made a huge leap between Game 1…
Girls’ basketball preview: State champion Millbrook a target for district teams
Last season was the culmination of potential and perfection for the Millbrook girls’ basketball team. The Pioneers (28-0) captured the Class 4 title as senior starters Amari Anthony, Maddie Green,…
Wrestling preview: James Wood looks to build off strong season
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI The Winchester Star In a rarity, the area wrestling scene will not feature any returning individual state champions this year. But there will be plenty of local…
James Wood places five on state cheer teams
James Wood cheerleaders earned five spots on the VHSL’s Class 4 All-State competition cheer teams which were released Monday. Senior Lauren Taylor and sophomore Madeline Walker earned First Team selections…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood boys’ basketball player Brian Harlow
James Wood High School 18-year-old senior Sport: Basketball. Position: Point guard and shooting guard Parents: Brian Harlow Jr. and April Barzee Hometown: Winchester What do you love about basketball: I…
Northwestern District football awards
Sherando claimed all three major awards to highlight the Class 4 All-Northwestern District football selections that were released on Wednesday. Senior quarterback Hunter Entsminger repeated as Offensive Player of the…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood High School cheerleader Lauren Taylor
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Cheerleading Parents: Lowell and LaDonna Taylor Hometown: Winchester What do you love about cheerleading: I like the team and just the thrill I…
Konyar ninth at cross country state meet
THE PLAINS — The Millbrook girls’ cross country team and James Wood junior Kenzie Konyar finished their stellar seasons in fitting style on Saturday at the Class 4 state meet.…
Three James Wood volleyball players sign with colleges
ames Wood volleyball players Jessica Putnam (University of Cumberlands) and Kate Poppo and Ryenne Terenzi (Shenandoah University) each signed to compete at the collegiate level in a ceremony at the…
James Wood takes third at state cheerleading competition
James Wood recorded its second straight third-place finish at the Class 4 state cheerleading competition on Saturday at the Virginia Commonwealth University Siegel Center in Richmond. Grafton won its third…
Volleyball – All Northwestern District Team
Millbrook senior outside hitter Abigail Koeller was named the Class 4 Northwestern District Volleyball Player of the Year in selections released on Friday. Koeller has helped Millbrook to an 19-4…
Cross country notebook: Present, future looking good for Wood
LEESBURG — James Wood came up agonizingly short of qualifying both of its cross country teams for the Class 4 state cross country meet on Wednesday, but the Colonels will…
Cougars pull away from Colonels in final quarter
NOKESVILLE — Kettle Run coach Charlie Porterfield said the improvement of the James Wood football team this season is glaring. And his highly-rated Cougars found out just how much the…
James Wood looks to end strong against Kettle Run
The James Wood football team was left scrambling a bit after its game with Kettle Run in Nokesville was moved up a day because of the threat of inclement weather,…
Millbrook girls’ cross country team qualifies for state meet
LEESBURG — The depth theme continued for the Millbrook girls’ cross country team on Wednesday. Though usual No. 1 runner Kaycee Cox-Philyaw didn’t run as fast as she usually does…
Millbrook sweeps James Wood to clinch region berth
WINCHESTER — The James Wood volleyball team came into Tuesday’s Class 4 Northwestern District semifinal match hoping to put its four-year losing streak against Millbrook to bed. The Pioneers wouldn’t…
James Wood tops Handley in hard-fought match
WINCHESTER — Although third-seeded James Wood swept No. 6 Handley 3-0 (25-23, 25-23, 25-20) in the opening round of the Class 4 Northwestern District volleyball tournament on Monday, it wasn’t…
James Wood knocks off Handley in overtime
WINCHESTER — After giving everything they had with their bodies during a muddy, rain-filled, two-hour-and-40-minute slugfest with Handley on Friday night at Kelican Stadium, James Wood’s football players couldn’t wait…
Home crowd fuels Colonels’ berth in sate cthampionships
WINCHESTER — James Wood’s cheerleading team took advantage of a boisterous home crowd to earn a Class 4 state berth by placing second in Wednesday’s Region 4C competition at Shirley…
Colonels, Judges motivated for different reasons in rivalry clash
WINCHESTER — Tonight’s football clash between Handley and James Wood won’t decide playoff berths for either team. The Judges are 5-4 and the Colonels are 3-5 and out of postseason…
James Wood captures boys’ district title
WINCHESTER — Ethan Pierce said the message from James Wood coach Mike Onda heading into Wednesday’s Class 4 Northwestern District meet was pretty simple. “If there’s any red or blue…
Wood’s Konyar shine in girls’ district meet
WINCHESTER — The Millbrook girls’ cross country team was pretty dominant in winning the four-team City-County meet on Sept. 18 at Sherando Park by taking five of the top seven…
Millbrook rallies to net season sweep over Colonels
WINCHESTER — Millbrook rallied from dropping the first set and from a late second-set deficit to knock off James Wood 21-25, 26-24, 25-23, 25-18 in a Class 4 Northwestern District volleyball…
Colonels headline district cheer selections
Star staff reports Class 4 Northwestern District champion James Wood had four selections on the All-District cheer squad first team which was recently released. The Colonels will host the Region…
James Woods rolls past Fauquier for third win
By MARK SAWYER The Winchester Star Oct 20, 2018 WINCHESTER — Through the first seven games of the season James Wood football coach Ryan Morgan has been waiting for his…
Colonels hope to break through against Fauquier
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — On Oct. 20, 2017, the James Wood football team had a chance to improve on its 2016 win total of two when…
James Wood 3, Liberty 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood improved to 15-5 overall and 9-1 in the Class 4 Northwestern District by beating Liberty by the scores of 25-12, 25-15, 25-8 on Thursday. Leaders —…
Kleiderlein paces strong defensive effort for Wood
STEPHENS CITY — Five days after Gillian Kleiderlein grabbed James Wood coach P.W. Hillyard’s attention against six-time defending state champion Loudoun County, she made her presence felt in a big…
Colonels net volleyball sweep over Warriors
STEPHENS CITY — The James Wood volleyball team completed a season sweep of Sherando with a 25-14, 25-18, 25-19 victory in Class 4 Northwestern District action on Tuesday night. James Wood…
Third Battle Invitational
WINCHESTER — The Millbrook girls’ cross country team might not have added to its string of first-place finishes on Saturday, but the Pioneers achieved an impressive first nonetheless. Millbrook earned…
Buza’s four TDs help Millbrook past James Wood
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Even before Kaden Buza got hurt in July, Millbrook head football coach Josh Haymore really wasn’t sure what type of role the…
Millbrook takes on improving Colonels
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI The Winchester Star The James Wood football team gave Millbrook everything it could handle when the Pioneers won 24-8 last year at the Colonels’ Kelican Stadium. With…
Loudoun County 3, James Wood 0
LEESBURG — Defending state champion Loudoun County scored a 25-18, 25-20, 25-16 win over James Wood (13-5) on Thursday. Leaders — James Wood: Jessica Putnam 7 kills, 3 aces; Gillian…
Wood’s Pullen shines again after battling blood clot
WINCHESTER — It takes a special type of person to play the libero position in volleyball. Balls are routinely sent in their direction in the back row at varying speeds,…
Volleyball – James Wood 3, Kettle Run 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood defeated Kettle Run by the scores of 25-15, 25-23, 25-19 on Tuesday to improve to 13-4 overall and 7-1 in the Class 4 Northwestern District on…
Liberty knocks off James Wood
By JIM LAISE Special to The Winchester Star Oct 7, 2018 BEALETON — James Wood dominated the offensive statistics, but failed to hold onto a six-point, early second-half lead and…
Tackling an emphasis for Colonels against Eagles
WINCHESTER — It was a bad week to be a tackling dummy at James Wood High School last week. Disappointed with his team’s tackling in a 45-20 loss against Hedgesville…
Colonels sweep away Judges in volleyball
WINCHESTER — The James Wood volleyball team dropped only 33 points in a 3-0 (25-12, 25-9, 25-12) Class 4 Northwestern District win over Handley on Thursday at the Colonels’ Shirley…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood cross country runner Haley Witt
James Wood 17-year-old senior Sport: Cross Country Parents: Tammy and Steve Witt Hometown: Winchester What do you love about cross country: I like how it’s a team sport, but also…
Boys’ Cross Country – Colonels record high finish
NEW MARKET — James Wood placed third and Sherando took fifth in the Varsity Blue Division at the Stonewall Jackson Invitational on Saturday. The Colonels totaled 67 points, while the…
Konyar paces Colonels to high finish
NEW MARKET — Kenzie Konyar placed second to lead James Wood to a fourth-place finish in the girls’ Varsity Blue Division at the Stonewall Jackson Invitational on Saturday. Konyar covered…
Pioneers rally, sweep to win against Colonels
WINCHESTER — Millbrook rallied from an 11-2 deficit in the opening set and went on to hand James Wood its first Class 4 Northwestern District volleyball loss of the season…
Region 4C golf tournament
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI The Winchester Star Sherando’s top three golfers were a combined 3-over par through their first six holes, but the Warriors were unable to sustain their strong start…
Volleyball – James Wood 3, Liberty 1
BEALETON — James Wood remained unbeaten in the Class 4 Northwestern District with a 25-12, 24-26, 25-12, 25-12 victory over Liberty on Monday. The Colonels improved to 10-2 overall, 4-0…
Hedgesville knocks off Colonels
By JERRY HOLSWORTH Special to The Winchester Star Sep 22, 2018 HEDGESVILLE, W.Va. — The Hedgesville (W.Va.) football team scored scored early and maintained control the rest of the game…
Volleyball – James Wood 3, Williamsport 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood defeated Williamsport (Md.) by the scores of 25-19, 25-23, 25-20 on Thursday at Shirley Gymnasium. The Colonels are now 9-2. Leaders — James Wood: Jessica Putnam…
Wood looking for third straight win
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI The Winchester Star The James Wood football team has ample reason to feel good about itself after winning two straight games, including a 27-14 win over a…
Golf – Northwestern District tournament
FRONT ROYAL — The Sherando golf team might not have performed as well as its rivals in their last competition together prior to Tuesday’s Class 4 Northwestern District tournament, but…
Cross Country – Hood College Meet
FREDERICK, Md. — The James Wood girls placed second and Handley took fourth at the 20-team Hood College Invitational on Saturday at Utica Park. The Colonels’ Kenzie Konyar led the…
Colonels win second straight by taming Wildcats
By WALT MOODY The Winchester Star Sep 14, 2018 WINCHESTER — Luke Roy wore the dirtiest uniform in James Wood’s postgame huddle. Having battled in the muddy trenches against Warren…
Colonels aim for second straight win in clash with Wildcats
By WALT MOODY The Winchester Star Sep 12, 2018 WINCHESTER — Last season, James Wood coach Ryan Morgan saw what Warren County was willing to do with a week to…
James Wood move up game
Because of the inclement weather expected with the landfall of Hurricane Florence, James Wood moved their game from Friday to Thursday. James Wood (1-2) will host Warren County (0-2). Game…
Volleyball – James Wood 3, Handley 1
WINCHESTER — James Wood dropped the first set, but rallied to win three straight in a 22-25, 25-22, 26-24, 25-19 victory against Handley on Tuesday. Leaders — Handley: Chloe Putnam…
James Wood golf ties for 6th in Skyline Invitational
FRONT ROYAL — The James Wood golf team tied for sixth place at the 16-team Skyline Invitational that was held on the Red and White nines at Shenandoah Valley Golf…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood volleyball player Jessica Putnam
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI The Winchester Star Sep 11, 2018 James Wood 17-year-old senior Sport: Volleyball. Position: Outside hitter Parents: Laurie and Stuart Putnam Hometown: Winchester What do you love about…
James Wood volleyball beats state champ
PURCELLVILLE — The James Wood volleyball team beat defending Class 5 state champion Tuscarora 2-0 en route to posting a 3-1 record in the Loudoun Valley tournament on Saturday. The…
James Wood turns away Skyline for first win of season
By WALT MOODY The Winchester Star Sep 8, 2018 WINCHESTER — Saturday’s clash must have seemed like some weird form of instant replay for the James Wood and Skyline football teams.…
James Wood starts rivalry matchups with thrilling win
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI The Winchester Star Sep 7, 2018 WINCHESTER — As a silver-haired man made his way down the bleachers on the James Wood side of Shirley Gymnasium following…
Colonels looking to take down Hawks for first win
By WALT MOODY The Winchester Star Sep 6, 2018 James Wood coach Ryan Morgan said no explanations were needed for his players following last week’s 28-21 loss to Justice. The…
Justice rallies to beat James Wood
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI The Winchester Star Aug 31, 2018 FALLS CHURCH — As James Wood head coach Ryan Morgan addressed his players on the Jerry Fauls Stadium artificial turf…
JWAA Will Induct 6 Into Athletic Hall of Fame
WINCHESTER, VA——–Twin sisters and two husband-wife duos are among four athletes and two contributors to be inducted into James Wood High School’s P. Wendell Dick Athletic Hall of Fame on…
James Wood faces another tough challenge in Justice
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — A year ago, the James Wood football team rebounded nicely from a blowout loss to Sherando with a dominant win of its…
Volleyball – Heritage 3, James Wood 0
WINCHESTER — Heritage defeated James Wood by the scores of 25-17, 25-13, 25-9 on Monday. Leaders: Jessica Putnam 11 kills, Yeakley Pullen 13 digs. Other scores: Sherando 3, Skyline 0.…
James Wood boys, girls take team titles at Central Invitational
WOODSTOCK — James Wood’s Kenzie Konyar and Ethan Pierce took first place in the girls’ and boys’ divisions, respectively, to lead the Colonels to team titles at the Central Invitational…
Sherando routs James Wood 65-6 in opener
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI The Winchester Star Aug 25, 2018 WINCHESTER — Following the Sherando football team’s game against James Wood at Kelican Stadium, Warriors coach Bill Hall said, “I don’t…
Sherando, James Wood set to clash in season opener
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI The Winchester Star Aug 23, 2018 WINCHESTER — After making the state semifinals in 2017, the Sherando football team is understandably intent on playing for a state…
Russell to coach James Wood girls’ soccer team
WINCHESTER — James Wood High School has named Donavan Russell its new girls’ head soccer coach after Russell spent the 2018 season as an assistant. Russell, a 1993 James Wood High…
Crowder’s speed puts pressure on James Wood foes
By WALT MOODY The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — James Wood coach Ryan Morgan says flatly that “speed kills” in football. That said, the Colonels possess one of the most dangerous…
Wood excited for Year 2 under Morgan
By WALT MOODY The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — James Wood coach Ryan Morgan has seen a ray of sunshine amidst the rainy days of preseason practice. Coming off a disappointing…
High School Boys’ Cross Country Preview
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI The Winchester Star Aug 20, 2018 At Millbrook High School’s picture day on Aug. 10, the photographer hired for the event asked for all of the seniors…
Girls’ Cross Country Preview: Area teams bring back plenty of talent
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star Aug 19, 2018 Two of the area’s five girls’ cross country teams advanced to the Virginia High League state championships last year. Based…
High School Volleyball Preview: Area teams bring back loads of talent
By WALT MOODY | The Winchester Star Aug 17, 2018 It’s hard to get coaches to totally agree, but Class 4 Northwestern District volleyball coaches all confirm one thing heading…
Handley scores dual golf win over James Wood
WINCHESTER — Handley defeated James Wood 170-177 in a Class 4 Northwestern District golf dual on Thursday at Winchester Country Club. Leaders: Handley — Cody Williams 39 (medalist), Austin Smith 42,…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood football player Luke Roy
Aug 15, 2018 James Wood High School 16-year-old senior Sport: Football. Positions: Offensive left guard and defensive end Parents: Frank and Trish Roy. Hometown: Gore What do you love about…
District Golf Mini
WARRENTON — Kettle Run clinched the Northwestern District regular season title and a Class 4C regional playoff berth with a dominating team win on Monday at the district mini at…
Golf – Gunter Memorial
FRONT ROYAL — Heavy rain has been all too common this summer and it affected another sporting event this week. The second round of the 31st annual Bryan Gunter Memorial…
Class 4 Northwestern mini tourney
FRONY ROYAL — Handley took second place as a team and Sherando’s Brandon Nice took second individually with a six-over-par 72 to highlight area performances at the first Northwesterm District…
High School Golf Preview: James Wood showing promise
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star Aug 5, 2018 With the graduation of Tyler Mounts, James Wood no longer has 2017’s top golfer in Winchester/Frederick County on its roster.…
Golf – Curly Licklider Invitational
FRONT ROYAL — The Clarke County and James Wood golf teams had the best seasons among local teams in 2017, and based on their play Wednesday 2018 could shape up…
Colonels look to improve after 2-8 season
By WALT MOODY | The Winchester Star Aug 2, 2018 WINCHESTER — Coach Ryan Morgan wanted to turn up the heat on his James Wood football team during the opening…
James Wood’s Kaiser shining in dirt track auto racing and softball
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star Jul 19, 2018 WINCHESTER — It didn’t take long for Haley Kaiser to discover just how intense things can get when you get…
Area teams will stay put in proposed VHSL alignment
CHARLOTTESVILLE — None of the area’s five schools will be changing group classifications or districts in the Virginia High School League recommended alignment plan released on Wednesday for the cycle…
Softball Player of the Year: James Wood’s Lani Spielman
By WALT MOODY | The Winchester StarJun 28, 2018 James Wood coach Todd Baker is The Winchester Star Softball Coach of the Year for the second time in the last…
Softball Coach of the Year: James Wood’s Todd Baker
Jun 28, 2018 James Wood coach Todd Baker is The Winchester Star Softball Coach of the Year for the second time in the last three seasons. Despite losing 2017 Winchester…
All-Area Softball First Team
Jun 28, 2018 Lani Spielman — James Wood — Senior Pitcher As a pitcher, Spielman was second in the area in wins (10-4-1), ERA (1.36) and strikeouts (114). As a…
All-Area Softball Second Team
Jun 28, 2018 Rylee Warchola Millbrook senior catcher Rebecca Boone James Wood junior infielder Whitney Grubbs Clarke County sophomore infielder Haley Kaiser James Wood junior infielder Kiley Ramey Clarke County…
All-Area Baseball First Team
Jun 27, 2018 Kaden Warren — Clarke — Senior Catcher Warren led the area in batting average (.500), home runs (4), RBIs (25), doubles (13), on-base percentage (.581), slugging percentage…
All-Area Baseball Second Team
Jun 27, 2018 Cris Burger Millbrook junior catcher Colby Monroe James Wood junior catcher Chandler Ballenger Millbrook junior infielder Danny Lyman Clarke County sophomore infielder Michael Usa Sherando junior infielder/pitcher…
All-Area Boys’ Tennis Team
Jun 26, 2018 Jack Volinsky — Handley — Junior Volinsky recorded a 19-3 record at No. 1 singles, winning the Northwestern District title and advancing to the Region 4C semifinals.…
All-Area Girls’ Soccer First Team
Danielle Toone Clarke — Senior Forward Toone had an area-high 40 goals and added 11 assists. Named Player of the Year by Class 2 State, Region 2B, Bull Run District,…
All-Area Girls’ Soccer Second Team
Evie Esslinger Millbrook junior forward Kendall Felix Handley sophomore forward Hailey Burke Handley senior midfielder Sophia Deem Clarke County freshman midfielder Julia Hunter Sherando freshman midfielder Maddie Myers James Wood…
Girls’ Track Athlete of the Year: James Wood’s Rene Rosso
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star Jun 21, 2018 WINCHESTER — When James Wood senior Rene Rosso settled into her blocks for the start of the 100-meter hurdles at…
Girls’ Track All-Area Team
Jun 21, 2018 Rene Rosso — Wood — Senior Hurdles, Jumps, Sprints Class 4 state champion in 100 hurdles and long jump, all-state in 300 hurdles (2nd), high jump (tied…
Boys’ Track & Field All-Area Team
Jun 20, 2018 Trey Causey — Handley — Senior Jumps, Sprints Class 4 state champion in high jump and 6th (all-state) in long jump. Posted area’s best marks in 100…
Carden retires as Wood girls’ soccer coach
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star Jun 15, 2018 WINCHESTER — Jim Carden has enough memories to probably fill a couple books in 44 years of coaching, and his…
James Wood baseball’s Baker, George sign with Garrett
WINCHESTER — James Wood baseball outfielders and recent graduates Brett Baker and Tanner George each signed to play for Garrett College in a ceremony on Friday at James Wood. Garrett…
All-Region 4C Girls’ Soccer
The Sherando girls’ soccer team had five total selections to lead all area schools in the All-Region 4C selections that were announced on Wednesday. The Warriors’ first-team selections are freshman…
James Wood’s Wooldridge to play basketball at Eastern Mennonite
WINCHESTER — James Wood senior guard Amber Wooldridge signed with NCAA Division III Eastern Mennonite University in a ceremony at James Wood on Tuesday. Wooldridge was named to the Class…
SOFTBALL – Four locals named to Region 4C first team
James Wood had three players and Sherando had one named to the first team as part of the All-Region 4C teams that were released on Monday. First team selections are…
Baseball – Region 4C Team
Millbrook senior third baseman Alec Rudolph was the only local player named to the first team in the recently released All-Region 4C selections. During the regular season, Rudolph had seven…
Boys’ 4A State Meet
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star Jun 3, 2018 HARRISONBURG — Handley senior Trey Causey has never soared higher than he did on March 10, when he cleared 7…
Girls’ 4A State Track Meet; Rosso takes two titles
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star Jun 3, 2018 HARRISONBURG — With 13 individual state medals and five individual school records in her career heading into Saturday, senior Rene…
BASEBALL – Class 4 Northwestern District team named
James Wood and Sherando had two first team selections as the Class 4 Northwestern District baseball teams were announced on Wednesday. Senior outfielder Brett Baker and senior pitcher Trent Campbell…
SOFTBALL – Spielman named top player in district
James Wood senior pitcher Lani Spielman was named Player of the Year and Todd Baker was named Coach of the Year as the Class 4 Northwestern District softball teams were…
Loudoun Valley eliminates James Wood in Region 4C softball
By JERRY HOLSWORTH | Special To The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — When a trip to the state championship tournament is at stake one bad inning can spell doom. That’s exactly…
Softball – James Wood walks off with district crown
By WALT MOODY | The Winchester Star May 25, 2018 WINCHESTER — Yogi Berra made famous the expression, “It ain’t over till it’s over.” Yogi’s been gone for a couple…
Region 4C Track and Field Championships
WINCHESTER — Just in case it wasn’t already obvious before that Handley senior Trey Causey is a heck of a lot more than just one of the nation’s best high…
All-Northwestern District Girls’ Soccer
Sherando freshman forward Kendall Lincoln and Kettle Run junior midfielder Payton Fiel have been named the Class 4 Northwestern District Girls’ Soccer Co-Players of the Year. Lincoln was one of…
Baseball – No. 4 Kettle Run 2, No. 5 James Wood 1.
Class 4 Northwestern District first round — No. 4 Kettle Run 2, No. 5 James Wood 1.
SOFTBALL – James Wood 18, Handley 0 (5 inn.)
WINCHESTER — No. 2 James Wood (15-4-1) beat No. 7 Handley in the Class 4 Northwestern District first round on Monday. The Colonels will host No. 6 Kettle Run, a…
TRACK & FIELD – Handley boys win district meet, James Wood, Fauquier share girls’ title
WINCHESTER — The Handley boys won the Class 4 Northwestern District meet by scoring 25 points in the pole vault on Monday at Handley, and the James Wood girls held…
Colonels girls in hunt for Class 4 Northwestern District track title
By JERRY HOLSWORTH | Special to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Handley and James Wood got several stellar performances from their athletes on Saturday at the Class 4 Northwestern District…
Boys’ Soccer – Fauquier 5, James Wood 0
BEALETON — Second-seeded Fauquier (10-4-3) defeated No. 7 James Wood (3-11-3) in the Class 4 Northwestern District first round on Friday at Liberty High School. Fauquier will play Sherando in…
Motivated James Wood girls net playoff victory
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — A public announcement of 11-year-head coach Jim Carden’s retirement, and a chance for the senior class to record its first 10-win…
Rain plays havoc with playoff schedule
Heavy rain has resulted in the postponement of numerous postseason events, as well as a change in venue for some postseason clashes. Thursday’s Bull Run District track meet at Strasburg…
Wood’s Grove reflects on record, sets sights on postseason meets
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — When Chance Grove found out what his official mark in the discus throw was during a meet on May 9 at…
Northwestern District Boys’ Tennis Final
By WALT MOODY | The Winchester Star May 17, 2018 WINCHESTER — The rain outside may have been pelting the roof at the Stonebrook Club on Thursday afternoon, but there…
Baseball – District Tournament Seedings
Fauquier claimed the Class 4 Northwestern District regular season championship and an automatic Region 4C tournament berth with their victory over Millbrook. Fauquier will have a first-round bye for the…
Finals set for district boys’, girls’ singles
WINCHESTER — Handley’s Jack Volinsky will face James Wood’s Noah Borromeo for the singles title today in the Class 4 Northwestern District boys’ tennis individual tournament on Wednesday at the…
Softball – Fauquier 2, James Wood 2 (tie)
WINCHESTER — James Wood and Fauquier were tied 2-2 halfway through the ninth inning on Tuesday when the game was called because of weather. Fauquier won the Class 4 Northwestern…
Baseball – Fauquier 5, James Wood 1
WINCHESTER — Fauquier strung together four hits and scored three runs in the third inning to defeat James Wood in Class 4 Northwestern District action. Leaders: James Wood: Will Moore…
BOYS’ SOCCER – Fauquier 4, James Wood 2
WINCHESTER — Fauquier broke open a tie game with two goals in the final 10 minutes to knock off James Wood (3-10-3, 1-10-1) in Class 4 Northwestern District action. Leaders:…
Padgett scores twice as James Wood girls net soccer win
WARRENTON — Katie Padgett scored a pair of goals and added an assist as James Wood (9-7, 7-5) concluded its Class 4 Northwestern District girls’ soccer season with a 4-0…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood track & field athlete Mazie Clark
By Walt Moody The Winchester Star May 14, 2018 James Wood High School 18-year-old senior Sport: Track & Field. Events: Discus, shot put Parents: Karie Wratchford and Patrick Hepner Hometown:…
SOFTBALL – James Wood 13, Heritage 0 (5 inng.)
WINCHESTER — Lani Spielman tossed a one-hitter and struck out seven as James Wood (14-4) blanked Heritage in five innings. Spielman also belted her second grand slam homer of the…
BOYS’ TRACK AND FIELD – Last Chance Meet
WINCHESTER — Sherando scored 61 points to take second behind John Champe (68) at the 22-school Last Chance Invitational at Millbrook High School on Friday. Team scores: 5. Handley 45.5,…
Girl’s – Last Chance Track Meet
WINCHESTER — The Millbrook girls’ track and field team won its own Last Chance Invitational on Friday. The Pioneers won the 22-team meet with 77 points, 10.5 more than runner-up…
GIRLS’ SOCCER – James Wood 3, Millbrook 0
WINCHESTER — Katie Padgett had one goal and two assists to lead James Wood (8-7, 6-5 Class 4 Northwestern) over Millbrook on Thursday. Leaders: James Wood — Abby Ensogna 1…
Boys Soccer – James Wood 2, Millbrook 2
WINCHESTER — James Wood (3-9-3, 1-9-1) and Millbrook played to a Class 4 Northwestern District tie on Thursday. Leaders: JW — Xavier Kallash-Kyler and Drew Tanger 1 goal each; Chris…
Millbrook rallies for baseball win over James Wood
By WALT MOODY | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Millbrook’s Bailey Collins was so excited when he got to the plate he almost missed it. That’s what can happen when…
Spielman’s slam fuels James Wood’s softball win over Millbrook
By JERRY HOLSWORTH | Special To The Winchester Star May 10, 2018 WINCHESTER — A Lani Spielman grand slam, a two-hit shutout and 11 strikeouts from Ivy Rosenberry, and three…
Softball – Liberty 4, James Wood 0
BEALETON — James Wood (12-4, 7-3 Class 4 Northwestern District) lost to Liberty on Tuesday. Leaders: James Wood — Lani Spielman 4 innings, 2 runs, 5 strikeouts, 1-3 at plate;…
James Wood’s Grove breaks 52-year-old school record in boys’ discus
WINCHESTER — James Wood junior Chance Grove broke a 52-year-old school record in the discus with a mark of 162 feet and 8 inches to highlight action at the Class…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Liberty 7, James Wood 2
WINCHESTER — James Wood (4-11, 2-10 Class 4 Northwestern District) lost to Liberty on Tuesday. James Wood winners: No. 6 singles Lauren Klubertanz 8-6; No. 3 doubles Savannah Keller-Klubertanz 9-7.
GIRLS’ SOCCER – James Wood 5, Liberty 0
WINCHESTER — Katie Padgett had two goals and two assists to lead James Wood (7-7, 5-5 Class 4 Northwestern District) to a win over Liberty on Tuesday. Leaders: Maddy Milburn…
Baseball – James Wood 8, Liberty 4
BEALETON — James Wood (8-8) scored one run in the fifth inning to break a 3-3 tie, then tacked on four runs in the sixth for an 8-3 lead in…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood girls’ soccer player Abbey Esparza
Abbey Esparza James Wood High School 18-year-old senior Sport: Soccer. Position: Midfielder Parents: Todd and Jennifer Esparza Hometown: Winchester What do you love about soccer: I love that it can…
BOYS’ TENNIS – James Wood 7, Skyline 2
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood (6-8) swept all six singles matches in a rout of Skyline in its final regular-season match. The Colonels will open Class 4 Northwestern Tournament action…
BASEBALL – James Wood sweeps Spring Mills
WINCHESTER — James Wood (8-8) defeated Spring Mills (W.Va.) 1-0 in the first game of Thursday’s doubleheader behind a three-hit shutout from Mitch Craig (five strikeouts, one walk), then scored…
BOYS’ SOCCER – Sherando 2, James Wood 1 (OT)
WINCHESTER — Nathan Laing scored in overtime on his younger brother Ethan’s second assist of the game to give Sherando (9-3-1, 5-3-1 Class 4 Northwestern District) a victory over James…
BOYS’ TENNIS – Handley 9, James Wood 0
WINCHESTER — Handley (12-0, 8-0 Class 4 Northwestern District) dropped only six games in defeating host James Wood on Wednesday. Singles winners: No. 1 Jack Volinsky 8-1, No. 2 Mercer…
Handley girls remain unbeaten with tennis win over James Wood
WINCHESTER — Host Handley (13-0, 9-0 Class 4 Northwestern District) surrendered only six games in defeating James Wood 9-0 on Wednesday. Singles winners: No. 1 Meredith Watts 8-0, No. 2 Lillian…
BOYS’ TENNIS – James Wood 7, Clarke County 2
WINCHESTER — James Wood (5-7) defeated Clarke County on Tuesday. Singles winners: James Wood — No. 1 Noah Borromeo 8-0, No. 2 Jonah Borromeo 8-1, No. 3 Cole Creamer 8-3,…
GIRLS’ SOCCER – Sherando 1, James Wood 0
STEPHENS CITY — Kendall Lincoln scored with one minute left off a Lizzie Campbell assist to give the Sherando girls’ soccer team (10-4, 8-2 Class 2 Northwestern District) a win…
Sherando rallies in seventh for softball win over James Wood
By JERRY HOLSWORTH | Special to The Winchester Star May 1, 2018 STEPHENS CITY — It was a classic finish in what has become the area’s most intense softball rivalry.…
Entsminger’s two-hitter fuels Sherando’s win over James Wood
WINCHESTER — Hunter Entsminger struck out 11 batters in a two-hit shutout as Sherando (8-6) defeated James Wood (6-8) 3-0 in a Class 4 Northwestern District game on Tuesday. Leaders: Sherando…
BOYS’ TENNIS – Sherando 5, James Wood 4
WINCHESTER — Sherando swept all three doubles matches as the Warriors rallied past James Wood in Class 4 Northwestern District action. Singles winners: Sherando — No. 4 Joe Venturato 8-1;…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood High School baseball player Brett Baker
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star Apr 30, 2018 Brett Baker James Wood High School 18-year-old senior Sport: Baseball. Position: Center field Parents: Bobbie Jo Baker and Chad Baker…
Rosso leads Colonels girls to second place at ABI track meet
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The James Wood girls’ track and field team won back-to-back conference championships in 2015 and 2016, and were only denied a…
Boys ABI Track Meet
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — After Sherando junior Isaiah Allen stepped into the shot put circle for his final throw of the day, the assembled crowd…
BASEBALL – Hampshire (W.Va.) 10, James Wood 3
WINCHESTER — Hampshire smacked 18 hits to knock off James Wood (6-7) on Thursday. Leaders: Kevin Brown two-run single; Mason Lippold RBI single.
GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD – district mini
WARRENTON — Fauquier won the third Class 4 Northwestern District mini track meet by 12.5 points on Wednesday night at Fauquier High School. Team scores: 1. Fauquier 150, 2. James…
BOYS’ TRACK & FIELD – district mini
WARRENTON — Fauquier won the third Class 4 Northwestern District mini track meet by 86 points on Wednesday night at Fauquier High School. Team scores: 1. Fauquier 187, 2. Handley…
Softball – James Wood 5, Kettle Run 0
WINCHESTER — Lani Spielman tossed a one-hitter with 11 strikeouts as James Wood (12-2, 7-1) blanked Kettle Run in Class 4 Northwestern District action. Leaders: Ivy Rosenberry 2-2, homer, 2…
Girls’ Tennis – Fauquier 8, James Wood 1
WARRENTON — No. 1 Lily Kimble’s singles win was the lone point for James Wood as the Colonels (4-7, 2-5) suffered a Class 4 Northwestern District loss against Fauquier on…
BOYS’ TENNIS – Kettle Run 6, Wood 3
WINCHESTER — Kettle Run defeated James Wood (3-6, 1-6 Class 4 Northwestern District) on Wednesday. Singles winners: James Wood — No. 1 Noah Borromeo 8-1; No. 5 Jake Gregg 8-5.…
Girls’ Soccer – Cougars 3, Colonels 1
NOKESVILLE — Kettle Run defeated James Wood (6-6, 4-4 Class 4 Northwestern District) on Wednesday. Leaders: James Wood — Katie Padgett 1 goal; Abigail Ensogna 1 assist; Sadie Kerns 13…
BOYS’ SOCCER – Kettle Run 2, Wood 1
WINCHESTER — Kettle Run scored in the 68th minute to rally from a 1-0 deficit to beat James Wood (3-7-2, 1-7 Class 4 Northwestern District) on Wednesday. Leaders: James Wood…
Baseball: Kettle Run 4, James Wood 2
WINCHESTER — Kettle Run defeated James Wood (6-6, 5-3 Class 4 Northwestern District) on Wednesday. Leaders: James Wood — Tyler Mounts 1-3, double, RBI; Colby Monroe 1-2, two walks; Trent…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood girls’ tennis player Lily Kimble
Walt Moody/The Winchester Star Lily Kimble James Wood High School 17-year-old junior Sport: Tennis. Position: No. 1 singles, No. 1 doubles Parents: Tress and Ron Kimble Hometown: Winchester What do…
Wood’s Rosso stars at Woodgrove
PURCELLVILLE — James Wood senior Rene Rosso placed first in the 100-meter hurdles (15.31 seconds) and 300 hurdles (48.24), second in the triple jump (34 feet, 2.5 inches), third in…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Handley 9, James Wood 0
WINCHESTER — Handley improved to 8-0 overall and 6-0 in the Class 4 Northwestern District with a win over James Wood (4-6, 2-4) on Friday. Singles winners: No. 1 Meredith…
BOYS’ TENNIS – Handley 9, James Wood 0
WINCHESTER — Unbeaten Handley dropped just one game in six singles matches as the Judges (8-0, 5-0) powered to a Class 4 Northwestern District win over James Wood (3-5, 1-5)…
BASEBALL – James Wood 15, Handley 5 (6 inn.)
WINCHESTER — James Wood (6-5) scored at least one run in each inning, including 12 in the last three, to defeat Handley (1-10) in a Class 4 Northwestern District game…
SOFTBALL – James Wood 19, Handley 0 (5 inn.)
WINCHESTER — Lani Spielman struck out nine batters on the way to a five-inning no-hitter as James Wood (11-2, 6-1) hammered Handley in Class 4 Northwestern District action on Friday.…
Padgett’s OT goal lifts James Wood girls over Handley
WINCHESTER — Katie Padgett scored the game-winner off an assist from Abby Ensogna in overtime as James Wood (6-5, 4-3) completed a season sweep of Handley (6-2, 4-2) in Class…
Handley boys spoil James Wood’s comeback attempt
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star Apr 20, 2018 WINCHESTER — The Handley boys’ soccer team let James Wood get back into Friday’s game at the Judges’ James R.…
Softball – James Wood 7, Spring Mills 1
SPRING MILLS, W.Va. — James Wood (10-2) beat Spring Mills (W.Va.) on Wednesday. Leaders: James Wood — Ivy Rosenberry, 5 innings, 2 runs, 8 strikeouts; 2-3, HR, double, 2 RBIs.…
BOYS’ TRACK – James Wood edges Sherando
WINCHESTER — William Crowder won a pair of sprint events to help James Wood edge Sherando by a half point in a Northwestern District mini meet at Millbrook. Team scores:…
GIRLS’ TRACK – James Wood wins mini
WINCHESTER — Rene Rosso won three events as James Wood captured a Northwestern District mini meet at Millbrook. Team scores: 1. James Wood 110.5, 2. Sherando 99, 3. Fauquier 90,…
SOFTBALL James Wood 4, Fauquier 2
WARRENTON — Lani Spielman and Ivy Rosenberry combined for a one-hitter as James Wood (9-2, 5-1) scored a Class 4 Northwestern District win over Fauquier on Tuesday. Leaders: Lani Spielman…
GIRLS’ SOCCER James Wood 5, Warren 0
FRONT ROYAL — Katie Padgett had two goals and two assists as James Wood (5-5) defeated Warren County on Wednesday. Leaders: James Wood — Hailey Given 2 assists; Madison Myers,…
BOYS’ SOCCER James Wood 3, Warren 2
WINCHESTER — Chris Garcia scored all three goals as James Wood (3-5-2) defeated Warren County on Wednesday. Leaders: James Wood — Xavier Kallash-Kyler 2 assists, Hayden Armstrong 5 saves.
BASEBALL James Wood 2, Fauquier 0
WARRENTON — James Wood (5-5, 4-2 Class 4 Northwestern District) defeated Fauquier on Wednesday. Leaders: James Wood — Brett Baker 1-2, RBI, run, 2 stolen bases; Tanner George 1-3, 2B,…
Girls’ Soccer
FRONT ROYAL — Fauquier defeated James Wood (4-5, 2-3 Class 4 Northwestern District) on Tuesday.
BOYS’ TENNIS – Colonels 5, Falcons 4
WARRENTON — Brothers Noah and Jonah Borromeo pulled out a 9-8 (11-9 tiebreaker) win at No. 1 doubles to lift James Wood (3-4, 1-4) past Fauquier on Tuesday…
Girls’ Soccer
WINCHESTER — Katie Padgett had two goals and two assists as James Wood (4-5) whipped Fauquier in a Class 4 Northwestern District clash on Tuesday. Leaders: Katelyn Mounts goal, Madison Myers…
Boys’ Soccer – Falcons 1, Colonels 0
WARRENTON — Fauquier scored three minutes into the game to defeat James Wood (2-5-2, 1-5 Class 4 Northwestern District). Leaders: James Wood — Jairo Reyes, 7 saves. Fauquier had a 15-13 shot…
James Wood’s Anderson to play softball at Shepherd
WINCHESTER — James Wood’s power-hitting catcher Lindsey Anderson signed to play softball in the fall at Shepherd University during a ceremony recently at Ridge Field. Anderson, The Winchester Star’s Player…
Softball – Colonels 10, Wildcats 0
WINCHESTER — Lani Spielman was the winning pitcher and drove in three runs as James Wood (8-2) defeated Warren County on Saturday. Leaders: James Wood — Olivia Miller was 3 for…
Handley Invitational Meet
By JIM LAISE | Special To The Winchester Star Apr 15, 2018 WINCHESTER — It was a sun-splashed day at the 76th running of the Handley Track & Field Invitational…
Girls’ Tennis – Pioneers 8, Colonels 1
WINCHESTER — Host Millbrook won all but one singles match in a Class 4 Northwestern District win over James Wood on Thursday. Singles winners for the Pioneers were No. 1…
GIRLS’ SOCCER – Pioneers 4, Colonels 0
WINCHESTER — Millbrook defeated James Wood for its first Class 4 Northwestern District win of the season on Thursday night. The Pioneers were led by Katie Douglas (one goal, one…
SOFTBALL – Colonels 9, Pioneers 2
WINCHESTER — Lani Spielman went 3 for 4 with two home runs and three RBIs to lead James Wood to a Class 4 Northwestern District win over Millbrook on Thursday.…
Bell’s gem fuels James Wood’s baseball win over Millbrook
By WALT MOODY | The Winchester Star Apr 13, 2018 WINCHESTER — James Wood’s Jacob Bell is not going to win a contest for throwing the fastest pitch around these…
Girl’s Tennis – Colonels 7, Eagles 2
BEALETON — James Wood clinched a victory with five singles triumphs in Class 4 Northwestern District play against Liberty. No. 1 Lily Kimble (8-6), No. 2 Taylin Crosen (8-4), No.…
Girl’s Soccer – Colonels 2, Eagles 1
BEALETON — Katie Padgett scored twice, including one on a penalty kick, as James Wood topped Liberty in Class 4 Northwestern District play. Maddy Milburn had an assist for the…
Baseball – Eagles 7, Colonels 2
WINCHESTER — Liberty scored one run in the sixth inning and three in the seventh inning to break open a 3-2 game and defeat James Wood in Class 4 Northwestern…
Miller, Rosenberry lead James Wood to softball win over Clarke County
By JERRY HOLSWORTH | Special to The Winchester Star Apr 10, 2018 WINCHESTER — Despite near-freezing conditions James Wood’s softball team was anything but frigid on Monday, compiling 14 hits…
Baseball – Wildcats 8, Colonels 7
WINCHESTER — Warren County scored six runs in the first inning, then held off a James Wood rally to win on Saturday at R. Charles Hott Field. The Colonels (3-4)…
Girl’s Tennis – Eagles 5, Colonels 4
BERRYVILLE — Clarke County earned a season split with James Wood with a win on Monday. The Eagles (3-2) won two of three doubles matches to emerge on top, with…
Girl’s Soccer – Warriors 1, Colonels 0
WINCHESTER — Kendall Lincoln scored a goal in the first half on an assist by Sydney Hunter to lift Sherando to a Class 4 Northwestern District win over James Wood…
Sherando knocks off James Wood in boys’ soccer
By JIM LAISE | Special to The Winchester Star Apr 6, 2018 STEPHENS CITY — After falling behind by one goal, the Sherando High School boys’ soccer team answered with…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Warriors 9, Colonels 0
WINCHESTER — Sherando lost only 12 games in defeating James Wood in a Class 4 Northwestern District match on Thursday. Singles winners for the Warriors (6-1, 4-1 district) were Kathryn…
Wood, Campbell top Warriors for baseball victory
By MARK SAWYER | Special to The Winchester Star Apr 6, 2018 STEPHENS CITY — In baseball it’s not always how many hits you get but more importantly when you…
Sherando softball edges Wood behind HRs in seventh inning
By WALT MOODY | The Winchester Star Apr 6, 2018 WINCHESTER — James Wood coach Todd Baker walked across the field and handed Sherando’s Clarence Smith a wooden canteen after…
Sherando top James Wood in boys’ tennis
STEPHENS CITY — Sherando won four singles matches and three doubles matches in a 7-2 win over James Wood in Class 4 Northwestern District match on Wednesday. Singles winners for…
BOYS’ SOCCER – Colonels 8, Hawks 0
FRONT ROYAL — Eight different players scored for James Wood in a victory over Skyline on Tuesday that was shortened to 61 minutes because of the mercy rule. Paul Ebersole,…
SOFTBALL – Hawks 5, Colonels 2
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood lost for the first time this season in a game against Skyline on Tuesday. Trailing 2-1, the Hawks scored two runs in the fifth and…
Girl’s Soccer – Colonels 3, Hawks 1
WINCHESTER — James Wood rallied from a 1-0 halftime deficit to defeat Skyline on Tuesday. The Colonels (2-3) were led by Katie Padgett and Maddy Milburn (one goal, one assist…
James Wood’s big inning takes down Skyline in baseball
By BRAD FAUBER | Special to The Winchester Star Apr 4, 2018 FRONT ROYAL — What started as a pitchers’ duel turned into an offensive shootout in the middle innings…
Boys’ Basketball All-Area Second and Third Teams
Second Team Ben Curtin Millbrook senior guard Tad Dean Sherando senior guard Volkan Ergen Clarke County sophomore forward Cam Firebaugh James Wood senior guard Billy Holsinger Clarke County senior guard/forward Third Team Trammell Anthony Millbrook…
All Area Girls’ Basketball First Team
Mar 31, 2018 Erika Reed Millbrook — Senior — Guard The Winchester Star Player of the Year led the state champion Pioneers in scoring (16.6), steals (4.6), 3-point goals (75)…
All-Area Girls’ Basketball Second and Third Teams
Mar 31, 2018 Second team Taylor Beard Handley junior forward Ashton Clark Sherando junior guard/forward Ali Hauck Millbrook sophomore forward Megan Hicks Clarke County senior guard Kathryn Robertson Sherando senior…
Wrestling Coach of the Year: James Wood’s Cory Crenshaw
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star Mar 29, 2018 James Wood coach Cory Crenshaw is The Winchester Star Wrestling Coach of the Year for the first time in his…
All-Area Wrestling Team
Bryan Wallace Clarke — Senior 285 pounds Wallace (52-1) won the Class 2 state, Region 2B and Bull Run District championships. Second in history to win four state titles for…
All-Area Wrestling Honorable Mention
Josiah Geaslen, James Wood, Sophomore, 106 pounds Jack Smith, Clarke County, Junior, 120 pounds Lukas Guerrero, Millbrook, Sophomore, 138 pounds Joey Vitola, James Wood, Freshman, 138 pounds Tucker Anderson, Sherando,…
FOOTBALL – Wood’s Sortino signs with NAIA Clarke
WINCHESTER — James Wood senior kicker/punter Jacob Sortino signed with NAIA school Clarke University in a ceremony attended by approximately 75 people on Wednesday at James Wood High School. Clarke…
All-Area Boys’ Swimming Team
Ayman Ibrahim Sherando — Senior In the Class 4 state meet, placed 6th in 50 free (all-state) and 7th in 100 free (all-state). Helped 200 free relay take 13th and…
Girls’ Swimmer of the Year: James Wood’s Kimberly Warnagiris
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star Mar 28, 2018 WINCHESTER — For years, Alan Cavanagh marveled at what Kimberly Warnagiris was able to do for the Winchester Swim Team…
Girls’ All-Area Swimming Team
Kimberly Warnagiris Wood — Freshman In the Class 4 state meet, placed 4th in 100 fly (all-state) and 5th in 100 breast (all-state). Region 4C: 3rd in 100 fly and…
Padgett leads James Wood girls to win over Handley
By JIM LAISE SPECIAL TO THE WINCHESTER STAR | The Winchester Star March 27, 2018 WINCHESTER — Veteran James Wood High School girls’ soccer coach Jim Carden put the game…
Handley boys boot James Wood
By Jerry Holsworth Special to The Winchester Star Mar 27, 2018 WINCHESTER — The Handley’s boys’ soccer team gave Coach Scott Bucey a wedding present Monday by dominating James Wood…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Pioneers 6, Colonels 3
WINCHESTER — Millbrook won all three doubles matches in defeating James Wood in a Class 4 Northwestern District match at James Wood on Monday. For the Pioneers (2-0, 1-0 district),…
BOYS’ TENNIS – Pioneers 8, Colonels 1
WINCHESTER — Millbrook defeated James Wood in a Class 4 Northwestern District match on Monday at Millbrook. The Pioneers (2-1, 1-0 district) received singles wins from Drake Wilfong (8-1 at…
SOFTBALL – Colonels 25, Judges 0 (5 inn.)
WINCHESTER — Lani Spielman pitched a complete-game one-hitter in a Class 4 Northwestern District victory over Handley that was shortened to five innings via the mercy rule at Henkel-Harris Field.…
Craig fires James Wood to baseball win over Handley
WINCHESTER — James Wood senior Mitch Craig pitched a five-inning two-hitter to lead the Colonels baseball team to a mercy-rule shortened 10-0 victory over Handley on Monday at Bridgeforth Field.…
James Wood boys net tennis win over Warren County
By JERRY HOLSWORTH | Special To The Winchester Star Mar 24, 2018 WINCHESTER — The weather was more reminiscent of skiing season than tennis season, but that didn’t matter to…
Girls’ Track Preview: Star power returns for area teams
The area track and field scene will look a lot different this year without Davina Lane, but there won’t be any shortage of star power on display this spring. After…
Boys’ track and field preview
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star Mar 21, 2018 If Handley senior Trey Causey’s outdoor track and field season is anything like his indoor season, eyes will be following…
James Wood, Clarke County boys again play to soccer tie
By JERRY HOLSWORTH | Special to The Winchester Star Mar 20, 2018 WINCHESTER — After a 4-4 tie in their first meeting, the James Wood and Clarke County boys’ soccer…
Baseball – Titans 6, Colonels 2
WINCHESTER — Dominion scored four runs in the fourth inning to take a 5-0 lead and went on to defeat James Wood on Monday. The Colonels (0-3) — who lost…
Clarke County girls net soccer win over James Wood
BERRYVILLE — The Clarke County girls’ soccer team scored two goals in the last 10 minutes of the game to break a tie game and win 5-3 over James Wood…
Girls’ Tennis Preview
By WALT MOODY THE WINCHESTER STAR | The Winchester Star Sherando and Handley were two of the top four Class 4 girls’ tennis teams in the state last season. The…
Softball – Colonels 20, Cardinals 0 (5)
WINCHESTER — Ivy Rosenberry had an excellent game in the circle and at the plate to lead James Wood to a rout of Spring Mills (W.Va.) on Saturday. Rosenberry tossed…
Softball Preview: James Wood brings back talent, adds more
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star Mar 17, 2018 A James Wood softball team coming off a strong 2017 season looks like it could be even better this year.…
Baseball – Titans 7, Colonels 3
STERLING — Leading 3-2, Dominion scored four runs in the fifth inning to pull away for a victory over James Wood on Friday. The Colonels (0-2) managed only two hits,…
Boys’ Tennis Preview
In what was considered a “rebuilding” season last spring after a state title the year before, the Handley boys’ tennis team won the conference title and advanced to the state…
BOYS’ TENNIS – Colonels 9, Eagles 0
BERRYVILLE — James Wood pulled off a sweep against Clarke County on Thursday. The Colonels (1-1) recorded singles wins from No. 1 Noah Borromeo (10-1), No. 2 Jonah…
INDOOR TRACK & FIELD – Vitagliano places fourth at NCAA meet
TROY, N.Y. — Former James Wood standout and current Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute athlete Matthew Vitagliano has been named Liberty League Field Performer of the Week. Vitagliano soared to a career-best…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Colonels 7, Cougars 2
WINCHESTER — James Wood won five singles matches and two doubles matches to defeat Kettle Run in its Class 4 Northwestern District opener on Wednesday. Singles winners for the Colonels…
BOYS’ TENNIS – Cougars 6, Colonels 3
NOKESVILLE — Kettle Run won four singles matches and two doubles matches to defeat James Wood in the Colonels’ season and Class 4 Northwestern District opener on Wednesday. Jacob Gregg…
GIRLS’ SOCCER – Cougars 4, Colonels 2
WINCHESTER — James Wood dropped its Class 4 Northwestern District opener to Kettle Run on Wednesday. The Colonels (0-2) trailed 1-0 at the half and fell behind 2-0, but they…
BOYS’ SOCCER – Cougars 1, Colonels 0
NOKESVILLE — Kettle Run’s Joshua Wine scored on a penalty kick on the final play of the game to lift the Cougars over James Wood in the Colonels’ Class 4…
BASEBALL – Cougars 9, Colonels 1
NOKESVILLE — Kettle Run scored three runs in the second inning, four in the fourth and two in the sixth inning to defeat James Wood in the Colonels’ season and…
James Wood softball tops Kettle Run in district opener
NOKESVILLE — Lani Spielman and Ivy Rosenberry each struck out six batters and combined for a three-hit shutout as the James Wood softball team beat Kettle Run 6-0 in its…
Girls’ Soccer Outlook: Plenty of talent back in competitive Northwestern District
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star Mar 15, 2018 The Northwestern District girls’ soccer scene is always a competitive one. The addition of new teams to the district —…
Toone’s goal lifts Clarke County girls past James Wood
By JERRY HOLSWORTH | The Winchester Star Mar 14, 2018 WINCHESTER — It was hardly spring conditions when the Clarke County and James Wood girls’ soccer teams squared off in…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Colonels 5, Eagles 4
WINCHESTER — James Wood won four singles matches and got an 8-2 win at No. 1 doubles from Lily Kimble and Taylin Crosen to squeeze out a win against Clarke…
BOYS’ SOCCER – Colonels 4, Eagles 4
BERRYVILLE — Ian Smith scored his second goal of the game in the 76th minute to help Clarke County tie James Wood in the season opener for both teams on…
James Wood edges Clarke County is softball duel
BERRYVILLE — In a game like this, it is the little things that count. That was the case Tuesday at wind-blown Charles O. Grubbs softball field, as seemingly evenly matched…
Boys’ Soccer Preview
In 2017, the Sherando boys’ soccer team won 14 games in a row and gave eventual Class 4 state champion Kettle Run everything it could handle in last year’s Region…
Baseball Preview
Pitching means almost everything is baseball. And with that in mind, Sherando certainly seems to have a leg up on Northwestern District competition this spring. The Warriors bring back three…
Brooks named second team Sun Conference
LAKELAND, Fla. — St. Thomas University sophomore guard and James Wood graduate Keiana Brooks was named to the Sun Conference second team last week. The versatile Brooks leads the Bobcats…
Indoor Track – 4A State Meet
SALEM — Handley junior Taylor Beard won the third indoor state high jump title of her career and Judges senior Trey Causey won his first high jump state title to…
Girl’s – All-Class 4 Northwestern District Basketball
Erika Reed was joined on the girls’ first team by senior teammates Amari Anthony (forward), Maddie Green (guard) and Amari Anthony; James Wood sophomore guard Makayla Firebaugh and senior guard/forward Amber…
Boy’s – All-Class 4 Northwestern District Basketball
Handley senior point guard Michael Brown was named the Boys’ Player of the Year and Millbrook senior guard Erika Reed was chosen as the Girls’ Player of the Year for…
Swimming – Class 4 State Meet
RICHMOND — James Wood freshman Kimberly Warnagiris and Sherando senior Ayman Ibrahim each advanced to a pair of individual finals to lead area swimmers in the VHSL Class 4 meet…
James Wood girls fall in district semifinals
BEALETON — Liberty held James Wood scoreless in the second quarter and to just six points in the first half as the Eagles rolled to a 43-21 victory in the…
State Wrestling – Day 1
Clarke County advanced three-time state champion Bryan Wallace as well as Timmy Stokes and William Heath to today’s Class 2 state finals at the Salem Civic Center, and Millbrook senior…
Rosso win again in Region 4C meet
WINCHESTER — Handley’s Trey Causey won two events and James Wood’s Rene Rosso captured another as the Region 4C Indoor Track & Field Championship concluded with jumping events Wednesday at…
Curd ending wrestling career at James Wood with a bang
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — When James Wood senior 132-pound wrestler Corey Lemons was in seventh grade, he discovered one of the benefits of taking up…
Vitagliano receives league honors
ROY, N.Y. — Former James Wood standout Matthew Vitagliano was selected the Liberty League’s Men’s Field Performer of the Week. At the multi-divisional David Hemery Valentine Invitational at Boston University,…
James Wood girls cruise into district semifinals
WINCHESTER — James Wood outscored Fauquier in every quarter as the Colonels cruised to a 58-29 romp in the opening round of the Northwestern District girls’ basketball tournament on Tuesday…
Millbrook boys eliminate James Wood in district playoffs
By MARK SAWYER SPECIAL TO THE WINCHESTER STAR WINCHESTER — Talent will win a lot of basketball games, but when the postseason hits it’s always nice to have some veteran…
SWIMMING – Region 4C Meet
WARRENTON — Sherando senior Ayman Ibrahim placed second in the 100-yard freestyle in 48.95 seconds to highlight area performances at the Region 4C meet on Friday at the Warrenton Aquatic…
Region 4C Wrestling
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY — James Wood senior Aaron Curd doesn’t think of himself as someone who gets many pins, but he’s sure picking the…
James Wood girls close out regular season with rout of Handley
By JIM LAISE | Special to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — James Wood High School’s girls’ basketball team rode a stealthy defense and key scores from its seniors Friday night…
Handley boys complete perfect district season by dunking James Wood
By MARK SAWYER | Special to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — With the regular season Northwestern District title, the top seed and a bye in next week’s district tournament and…
BOYS’ BASKETBALL – Falcons 88, Colonels 79
WARRENTON —Trent Campbell scored a career-high 27 points, but James Wood was unable to overcome Northwestern District foe Fauquier on Tuesday. The Falcons took a 24-17 after one…
James Wood’s Filbert to play college football at Wagner
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Learning to play a new position in football at the NCAA Division I level is a pretty daunting task. Elijah Filbert…
James Wood leads way with 12 regional qualifers at Class 4 Northwestern District tournament
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star BEALETON — After missing regionals by one spot last year, James Wood senior Aaron Curd will enter this year’s regional field at the…
INDOOR TRACK and FIELD – Class 4 Northwestern District Meet
HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The Handley boys and Sherando girls each took second at the Class 4 Northwestern District meet on Friday at Hagerstown Community College. Fauquier won both…
SWIMMING – Northwestern District Swimming Meet
MANASSAS — Sherando placed second in both the girls’ and boys’ Northwestern District swimming meets held Friday at Colgan High School. Kettle Run dominated both meets. The Cougars totaled 156…
Millbrook boys pull away against James Wood
WINCHESTER — Just over three weeks ago in their first matchup, the Millbrook boys’ basketball team held James Wood to just 27 points in a 42-point win. The Pioneers found…
Reed fires Millbrook girls to district crown
By WALT MOODY | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — With the wide swath that Millbrook has cut through its girls’ basketball opponents this season, it would seem that a Northwestern…
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL – Eagles 68, Colonels 45
WINCHESTER — Liberty maintained its hold on second place in the Northwestern District with a romp against third-place James Wood on Tuesday. The Eagles (12-4, 7-2 district) took control from…
James Wood’s Firebaugh notches first triple-double
BEALETON — James Wood’s Cameron Firebaugh had his first career triple-double, but the Colonels fell 73-65 in a Class 4 Northwestern District boys’ basketball game on Tuesday. Firebaugh had 24…
Dean’s career night fuels Sherando boys in rout of James Wood
By MARK SAWYER | The Winchester Star Jan 27, 2018 STEPHENS CITY — Senior Night is always special for those playing their final game on their home floor and Sherando…
Tight defense helps Sherando girls turn back James Wood
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star Jan 27, 2018 STEPHENS CITY — The last five minutes and 44 seconds wasn’t a pretty stretch of play for the Sherando girls’…
Seniors help James Wood rout Millbrook in wrestling
By JIM LAISE | Special to The Winchester Star Jan 25, 2018 WINCHESTER — Fittingly, on Senior Night, seniors played a big role in the James Wood wrestling team’s 56-13…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood High School swimmer Brian Hua
By WALT MOODY | The Winchester Star Jan 23, 2018 James Wood High School 16-year-old junior Sport: Swimming. Main events: 200 individual medley, 100 butterfly, 100 backstroke Parents: Sang Hua…
Firebaugh leads James Wood girls past Handley
By JERRY HOLSWORTH | Special to The Winchester Star Jan 23, 2018 WINCHESTER — The James Wood girls’ basketball team used a combination of solid defense and 24 points from…
Handley boys pull away to romp against James Wood
By WALT MOODY | The Winchester Star Jan 23, 2018 WINCHESTER — Handley’s Kevin Curry had a lot of time to think about what kind of dunk he was going…
SWIMMING – Warriors sweep Black & Blue meet
WINCHESTER — Peter Pham and Emma De Jong each won two individual events as Sherando swept the boys’ and girls’ titles at the eighth annual Black & Blue…
Colonels go 4-1 in duals
PURCELLVILLE — Josh Arce went 5-0 with five pins at the 120-pound weight class to help James Wood goo 4-1 in the Loudoun Valley Duals on Saturday. The Colonels opened…
BOYS’ BASKETBALL – Eagles 54, Colonels 48
WINCHESTER — James Wood remained winless in the Northwestern District as the Colonels fell against Liberty on Saturday. Cam Firebaugh led James Wood with 21 points, 10 rebounds…
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL – Colonels 79, Cougars 33
NOKESVILLE — Amber Wooldrige nailed four 3-pointers and scored 28 points as James Wood buried Kettle Run in Northwestern District action. The Colonels (13-3, 4-2 district) raced to a 27-11…
BOYS’ BASKETBALL Cougars 56, Colonels 54
WINCHESTER — James Wood missed a 3-pointer as time expired, allowing Kettle Run to hold on in a Class 4 Northwestern District game on Friday. The Colonels (6-9, 0-5 district)…
James Wood athletes make college choices
WINCHESTER — James Wood cross country and track & field athlete Kevin Konyar and Colonels volleyball player Morgan Biggs signed to compete with NCAA Division II Bloomsburg University and Division…
James Wood flexes muscle in wrestling romp against Handley
By JIM LAISE SPECIAL TO THE WINCHESTER STAR WINCHESTER — James Wood High School’s wrestling team flexed its muscle Thursday night in a dual meet with arch-rival Handley at Donald…
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL – Colonels 64, Wildcats 36
WINCHESTER — Makayla Firebaugh nearly outscored Warren County by herself, pumping in 34 points in the Colonels’ romp Saturday. Firebaugh, who nailed four 3-pointers, added seven rebounds and five assists…
Indoor Track – Rosso takes pair of titles
HAGERSTOWN, Md. — James Wood High School’s Rene Rosso won a pair of events to lead the Colonels at the Western Maryland Invitational at Hagerstown Community College on Saturday. Rosso…
BOYS’ BASKETBALL – Falcons 54, Colonels 41
WARRENTON — Fauquier outscored James Wood 20-11 in the last quarter, pulling away to a Northwestern District triumph. Ben Smith led the Colonels (5-8, 0-4 district) with 16 points. Cam…
Hot start fuels James Wood girls in romp
WINCHESTER — James Wood torched Fauquier for 29 first-quarter points as the Colonels rolled to a 55-27 rout of Fauquier in Norwestern District girls’ basketball play on Friday. The Colonels…
Reed nets 28 as unbeaten Millbrook girls bounce James Wood
WINCHESTER — Erika Reed says the goal this season for the Millbrook girls’ basketball team is pretty simple. “We want to blow everybody out and win states,” the senior guard…
Millbrook boys bounce back with rout of James Wood
By MARK SAWYER | Special to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The Millbrook boys’ basketball team has lost three times this season, and each time they’ve responded with an impressive…
Rosso leads Colonels at Dickinson Invitational
CARLISLE, Pa. — Rene Rosso won a pair of events and placed third in another to lead the James Wood girls to a sixth-place finish at the Dickinson College Invitational…
Wrestling: Colonels 4th at Chantilly
CHANTILLY — James Wood placed fourth out of 19 teams at the fourth annual Joe Verciglio Memorial Tournament on Saturday at Chantilly High School. The tournament was condensed from two…
Clarke County sweeps swim meet against James Wood
By JERRY HOLSWORTH | The Winchester Star Jan 5, 2018 WINCHESTER — Clarke County won 16 of the 22 races Thursday to sweep James Wood in a dual swimming meet…
James Wood’s big finish nets wrestling win over Sherando
STEPHENS CITY — James Wood won five of the final seven matches as the Colonels pulled out a 38-25 Northwestern District wrestling victory over Sherando on Wednesday. The Warriors led…
Free throws lift James Wood girls over Sherando
By JERRY HOLSWORTH | The Winchester Star Jan 4, 2018 WINCHESTER — When Sherando and James Wood’s girls’ basketball teams squared off Wednesday both squads seemed to take a cue…
Sherando boys turn up heat in win over James Wood
By JIM LAISE | Special to The Winchester Star Jan 4, 2018 WINCHESTER — Sherando High School’s boys’ basketball team forced cross-county rival James Wood into some early mistakes and…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood wrestler Corey Lemons
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Wrestling. Weight class: 132 pounds Parents: Chad and Karen Lemons. Hometown: Gore What do you love…
All-Area Football Offense First Team
Dec 29, 2017 Hunter Entsminger Sherando — Junior Quarterback Class 4 all-state 2nd team. Region 4C and Class 4 Northwestern District Offensive Player of the Year (unanimous district 1st team).…
All-Area Football Offense Second Team
Dec 29, 2017 JoJo Doleman, Sherando junior RB Gavin Evosirch, Millbrook sophomore RB Christian Moten, Handley senior RB Noah Robinson, Millbrook junior RB Jordan Jackson, Millbrook sophomore WR Frank Ritter,…
All-Area Football Defense First Team
Bryan Wallace Clarke — Senior Defensive line Class 2 all-state 1st team. Region 2B and Bull Run District Defensive Player of the Year. End led the area with 132 tackles…
All-Area Football Defense Second Team
Ke’Von Doleman, Sherando, Senior, Defensive Line Tyrese Dudley, Handley, Senior, Defensive Line Jacob Peace, Clarke County, Senior, Defensive Line Dominic Revetta, James Wood, Senior, Defensive Line Lucas Rogers, Clarke County,…
All-Area Volleyball First Team
Tori Johnson Millbrook — Sophomore The outside hitter led the area in kills (445) and aces (81) and was second in digs (290). Was selected the Region 4C Player of…
All-Area Volleyball Second Team
Chloe Putnam, Handley, Senior, middle hitter Meredith Watts, Handley, Senior, defensive specialist Neysha Washington, Handley, Junior, outside hitter Kendra Edgecomb, Clarke County, Senior, setter Elizabeth Wallace, Clarke County, Sophomore, middle…
Golf Coach of the Year: James Wood’s David Oates
James Wood’s David Oates — The Winchester Star Golf Coach of the Year for the second time, last earning the award in 2013 — led a Colonels team that was…
All-Area Golf Team
Cameron Scheib Clarke — Senior Posted a stroke average of 78.0. Placed 13th at the Class 2 state tournament (78-75 — 153). Tied for fourth at the Region 2B tournament…
James Wood ends drought by winning in Walters/Copp wrestling tournament
By JIM LAISE | The Winchester Star Dec 23, 2017 WINCHESTER — For the first time in recent memory James Wood High School’s wrestling team came home —literally —with the…
2017 All-Area Boys’ Cross Country Team
John Delaney Handley — Senior Delaney placed 13th at the Class 4 state meet (16:28, all-state), 7th in Region 4C (16:49) and won the Class 4 Northwestern District meet (16:03).…
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL – Colonels 69, Rams 39
STRASBURG — Makayla Firebaugh scored 36 points — including 25 in the first half — to lead James Wood to a victory over Strasburg on Thursday. Firebaugh added seven steals…
Firebaugh’s career-high 35 lead James Wood boys past Strasburg
STRASBURG — Cam Firebaugh was blistering hot for the James Wood boys’ basketball team on Friday. Firebaugh pumped in a career-high 35 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out five…
Sherando leads after first day of Walters/Copp wrestling
WINCHESTER — Sherando leads the 12-team Willie Walters/Jaye Copp wrestling tournament after the first day of action on Thursday at James Wood’s Shirley Gymnasium. The Warriors have 80 points, and…
Girls’ Cross Country Runner of the Year: James Wood’s Kenzie Konyar
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star Dec 22, 2017 WINCHESTER — James Wood sophomore Kenzie Konyar gave everything she had to take third at the Region 4C cross country…
2017 All-Area Girls’ Cross County Team
Kenzie Konyar Wood — Sophomore Konyar placed 8th at the Class 4 state meet (19:14, all-state), 3rd in Region 4C (19:26) and 2nd in the Class 4 Northwestern District (18:52).…
SWIMMING – Judges sweep Colonels
WINCHESTER — The Handley boys defeated James Wood 98-58 and the Judges girls beat the Colonels 97-72 in a Class 4 Northwestern District dual meet on Thursday at the War…
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL – Colonels 57, Eagles 23
WINCHESTER — James Wood outscored Clarke County 34-12 in the first half — including 16-2 in the second quarter — to earn a season sweep of the Eagles on Friday.…
Firebaugh fuels James Wood boys’ sweep of Clarke County
WINCHESTER — Cam Firebaugh had 28 points, six rebounds, four assists and four steals to lead the James Wood boys’ basketball team to a 62-50 win over Clarke County on…
Swimming Preview
Coach: Alan Cavanagh, first season. Last year: Boys: 5th in Conference 21 West. Girls: 5th in C21 West. Key losses: Boys: Ping Lin, Sam McCarthy. Girls: Zoe Schopick, Hannah Cavanagh,…
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL – Colonels 48, Hawks 35
FRONT ROYAL — Makayla Firebaugh had 20 points, six rebounds, five assists and three steals to lead James Wood to a win over Skyline on Wednesday. The Colonels (5-1)…
Boy’s Basketball – Colonels 59, Rams 36Hawks 54, Colonels 51
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood rallied from 13 points down to start the final quarter and had the ball with a chance to win before Skyline held on for the…
WRESTLING – Colonels go 1-2 in quad
WARRENTON — James Wood defeated Kettle Run 66-15 but lost to Liberty 43-32 and Fauquier 45-25 in a Class 4 Northwestern District quad competition on Wednesday. The Colonels were…
Girl’s Basketball – Colonels 68, Patriots 21
WINCHESTER — James Wood raced out to a 13-2 lead after one quarter and went on to thoroughly dominate Washington (W.Va.) on Monday. Makayla Firebaugh outscored the entire Patriot team…
WRESTLING – Colonels capture Horz Invitational
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — James Wood won three weight classes on the way to capturing the team crown at the Max Horz Border War Invitational, which concluded on Saturday. The…
Swimming – City County Sprint Championships
WINCHESTER — The Sherando boys’ and girls’ swimming teams swept the City County Sprint Championships on Saturday at Jim Barnett Park. Kyra Schultz and Emma De Jong each won a…
Boys’ Basketball Preview
James Wood Coach: Tim Wygant, fifth season Last year: 8-15, 3-5 Northwestern District Key losses: Ben Sear, Noah Sullivan, Aidan Houser, Sam Costin Key returnees: Cam Firebaugh, So., G, Trent…
Girls’ Basketball Preview
James Wood Coach: Krista Crites, Fifth year Last year: 14-9 (5-3 in Northwestern District), lost in the Conference 21 West semifinals. Key losses: Amanda Christian, Hannah Arnold, Randi Pusey, Dy’Avean…
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL – 72, Rams 52
WINCHESTER — Makayla Firebaugh and Amber Wooldridge combined for 47 points as James Wood defeated Strasburg on Friday. Firebaugh had 25 points, four steals and two assists and Wooldridge had 22…
Boy’s Basketball – Colonels 59, Rams 36
WINCHESTER — James Wood outscored Strasburg by at least seven points in each of the first three quarters in a victory on Friday night. The Colonels (3-2) — who led…
Wooldridge nets 30 as James Wood girls crush Kettle Run
By JERRY HOLSWORTH SPECIAL TO THE WINCHESTER STAR WINCHESTER — Amber Woodridge’s 30-point night combined with an aggressive James Wood defense that caused 37 turnovers led to James Wood’s crushing…
Wrestling Preview
Coach: Cory Crenshaw, 2nd season. Last year: Tied for 17th in Group 4A state meet, 13th in 4A West Region, 3rd in Conference 21 West. Key losses: Aaron Black, Bailey…
BOYS’ BASKETBALL – Cougars 53, Colonels 27
NOKESVILLE — James Wood lost its Class 4 Northwestern District opener to Kettle Run on Wednesday. The Colonels — who fell behind 14-4 after one quarter — were led by…
Girl’s Basketball – Bulldogs 55, Colonels 51
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Down 28-18 at the half, Martinsburg (W.Va.) outscored James Wood 19-6 in the third quarter and went on to defeat the Colonels on Tuesday. The Colonels (1-1)…
Boy’s Basketball – Gobblers 67, Colonels 58 (OT)
BROADWAY — Cameron Firebaugh tied the game at 51 with a two-point basket with five seconds left in regulation, but Broadway outscored James Wood 16-7 in overtime. By the end…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood girls’ basketball player Amber Wooldridge
Amber Wooldridge James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Basketball. Position: Shooting guard Parents: James and Jennifer Wooldridge. Hometown: Winchester Nickname: My teammate calls me “Bam.” It went from Bambi…
SWIMMING – Colonels sweep Liberty
WINCHESTER — The James Wood boys won 78-34 and the girls won 94-67 in a Class 4 Northwestern District dual meet with Liberty on Saturday. Individual winners for the Colonel…
Wrestling – Colonels second at Warren County
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood posted a 4-1 record to place second at the Warren County Duals on Saturday. The Colonels defeated Rock Ridge 52-24, Oakton 72-5, Culpeper 60-24 and…
James Wood boys roll past Clarke County
By JIM LAISE SPECIAL TO THE WINCHESTER STAR BERRYVILLE — This early in the season James Wood High School boys’ basketball coach Tim Wygant likes to grade his team on…
INDOOR TRACK – District Mini
CULPEPER — The Sherando boys took second place to highlight local performances at the Northwestern District indoor track mini meet held at Northwestern Class 3 Culpeper County High School on…
James Wood boys open season with romp
STERLING — The James Wood boys’ basketball team outscored Park View 38-12 in the second half en route to a 66-32 win in its season opener on Wednesday. The Colonels…
James Wood rallies to girls’ basketball over Clarke County
By JERRY HOLSWORTH | Special to The Winchester Star BERRYVILLE — After their team’s slow start, Makayla Firebaugh and Amber Wooldridge rallied James Wood to a 59-39 victory over Clarke…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood basketball player Cam Firebaugh
By WALT MOODY | The Winchester Star James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Basketball. Position: Point guard Parents: Jamie and Kevin Firebaugh Hometown: Winchester What do you love about…
All-Region 4C Volleyball
Millbrook sophomore outside hitter Tori Johnson was named the Player of the Year and Millbrook’s Carla Milton was named the Coach of the Year as part of the All-Region 4C…
James Wood’s Rosso, King to play for Division I schools
By WALT MOODY | The Winchester Star Nov 15, 2017 WINCHESTER — James Wood High School’s Rene Rosso already was competing in six events during the high school track season,…
Sfarnas signs with Davis & Elkins lacrosse
James Wood student George Sfarnas also signed a National Letter of Intent to play lacrosse at Division II Davis & Elkins on Tuesday. Sfarnas is a member of the Handley…
Spielman to play softball at Shepherd
James Wood’s Lani Spielman and Sherando’s Tori Seymour each signed National Letters of Intent to play softball next year at NCAA Division II Shepherd University in ceremonies on Monday at…
Volleyball: Class 4 All-Northwestern District
Millbrook sophomore outside hitter Tori Johnson and Handley senior outside hitter Maggie Wise were named co-Players of the Year for the Class 4 Northwestern District in selections that were released…
Football: Class 4 All-Northwestern District
Sherando football juniors JoJo Doleman and Hunter Entsminger were named the Defensive Player of the Year and Offensive Player of the Year, respectively, in the all-Class 4 Northwestern District selections…
Kettle Run overcomes James Wood’s hot start
By MARK SAWYER | Special to The Winchester Star Nov 4, 2017 WINCHESTER — James Wood’s final football game pretty much summed up how the entire season went. The Colonels…
Football preview: Kettle Run at James Wood
Kettle Run at James Wood When: Today, 7 p.m. Where: Jerry L. Kelican Stadium, Winchester Records: Kettle Run Cougars (7-2, 3-2 Northwestern District); James Wood Colonels (2-7, 0-5). Last game:…
Cross Country – Region 4C Meet
WINCHESTER — A lot of belief and a strong bond carried the Millbrook girls’ cross country team in a big way on Wednesday. The Pioneers will have the only local…
Millbrook pulls off miracle comeback against James Wood in volleyball
By JERRY HOLSWORTH SPECIAL TO THE STAR | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Hollywood couldn’t have staged a more dramatic ending to Wednesday’s Class 4 Northwestern District volleyball tournament semifinals…
James Wood names new track, swimming coaches
Star Staff Report Oct 31, 2017 WINCHESTER — James Wood High School has named Mike Onda its new track and field coach and Alan Cavanagh its new swimming coach, according…
James Wood sweeps past Sherando in district volleyball playoffs
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star Oct 31, 2017 WINCHESTER — The Sherando volleyball team entered the Class 4 Northwestern District playoffs feeling better about itself than it has…
Handley surges in 2nd half to beat James Wood
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star Oct 28, 2017 WINCHESTER — An offensive formation that offered a glimmer of hope in the first half helped the Handley football team assert…
Football Game of the Week: Handley, James Wood crave victory
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The James Wood and Handley football teams are a little short on momentum coming into Saturday’s game at Handley’s James R.…
Northwestern District Cross Country
NOKESVILLE — With his running shoes removed 10 minutes after his race, John Delaney walked gingerly as he made his way around the gravel at Nokesville Park. With his running…
P. Wendell Dick Hall of Fame Class of 2016
James Wood Athletic Association’s P. Wendell Dick Hall of Fame FOR USE BEFORE September 9, 2016 Issued: Sept. 1, 2016 (JWAA To Induct 10 Into Athletic Hall of Fame) WINCHESTER,…
Millbrook outlasts James Wood for 3-2 volleyball triumph
By JERRY HOLSWORTH | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — With seeding for the upcoming Class 4 Northwestern District playoffs on the line, Millbrook’s volleyball team hosted cross-county rival James Wood…
CHEERLEADING – Colonels 4th in region
LEESBURG — No local schools will be represented at the Class 4 state competition after Sherando and James Wood came up just short at the eight-team Region 4C event on…
Class 4 Northwestern District cheerleaders honored
Star Staff Report Sherando, James Wood and Millbrook each had three first team selections and Handley had two in the Class 4 All-Northwestern District selections that were released on Monday.…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood High School cheerleader Julia Marcy
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star Oct 24, 2017 James Wood High School 16-year-old junior Sport: Cheerleading Parents: Jim and Angie Marcy. Hometown: Winchester Nicknames: “Jules” What do you…
Turnovers cost James Wood in loss to Falcons
By WALT MOODY THE WINCHESTER STAR WARRENTON — When you finish a football game with more turnovers than first downs, it’s a bad night. On Friday, James Wood had a…
James Wood sweeps away Liberty in volleyball
BEALETON — James Wood won every set by at least 10 points in defeating Liberty 3-0 on Thursday in Class 4 Northwestern District volleyball action. The Colonels (14-7, 7-3 Northwestern…
Football preview: James Wood at Fauquier
James Wood at Fauquier When: Today, 7 p.m. Where: Fauquier High School, Warrenton Records: James Wood Colonels (2-5, 0-3 Northwestern District); Fauquier Falcons (1-6, 0-3). Last game: James Wood lost…
James Wood advance in district cheer
Star Staff Reports WARRENTON — Liberty High School’s competition cheer team took first place, and both Sherando and James Wood placed in the top four to advance at the Class…
Colonels sweep Sherando in volleyball
By JERRY HOLSWORTH | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — James Wood got points from 11 different players to sweep Sherando 25-17, 25-17, 25-10 in a Northwestern District girls’ volleyball match…
James Wood’s Konyar leads way at Third Battle
By ROBERT STOCKS THE WINCHESTER STAR WINCHESTER — With the Class 4 Northwestern District cross country meet coming up next Wednesday, James Wood sophomore Kenzie Konyar looks ready for the…
Millbrook defense fuels win over James Wood
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI THE WINCHESTER STAR | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The Millbrook football team wasn’t able to generate any of the explosive offensive plays it’s known for on…
Game of the Week: O-line helping Pioneers heading into matchup with Colonels
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star Oct 13, 2017 WINCHESTER — Prior to last week’s football game against Millbrook, Handley coach John Davis said the Pioneers have “two of…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood High School cross country runner Bryce Ratlief
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star Oct 10, 2017 James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Cross Country Parents: Greg and Becky Ratlief. Hometown: Winchester What do you love…
Undefeated Liberty runs past Colonels
By JIM LAISE SPECIAL TO THE WINCHESTER STAR | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Each coach had it about right Friday night. “I thought we played well for about a…
Football preview: Liberty at James Wood
By WALT MOODY | The Winchester Star Oct 6, 2017 When: Today, 7 p.m. Where: Jerry Kelican Stadium, Winchester Records: Liberty Eagles (5-0, 1-0 district); James Wood Colonels (2-3, 0-1).…
Handley volleyball sweeps James Wood
By JERRY HOLSWORTH | The Winchester Star Oct 6, 2017 WINCHESTER — Handley used two strategically important runs to sweep James Wood 3-0 (25-20, 25-23, 25-14) in Thursday night’s Northwestern…
Volleyball – Falcons 3, Colonels 1
WARRENTON — James Wood dropped a tight Northwestern District match against Fauquier, falling 25-22, 25-18, 17-25, 25-22. Jessica Putnam led the Colonels (10-6 overall) with 17 kills and four aces.…
CROSS COUNTRY – Konyars pace James Wood
THE PLAINS — James Wood sophomore Kenzie Konyar finished fourth overall at the Octoberfest Invitational on the non-state course at Great Meadow on Saturday. Konyar finished the 3.1-mile course with…
Millbrook rallies from 2-0 deficit to score volleyball win over James Wood
By JERRY HOLSWORTH | The Winchester Star September 29, 2017 WINCHESTER — James Wood and Millbrook’s girls’ volleyball teams squared off in a battle for first place in Class 4…
Locals fail to advance in Region 4C golf
Star Staff Report – Sep 29, 2017 PURCELLVILLE — No area golfer was able to advance to the Class 4 state tournament at Thursday’s Region 4C tournament at Loudoun Golf…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood High School volleyball player Morgan Biggs
By WALT MOODY | The Winchester Star James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Volleyball. Position: Middle Parents: Karen and Bryan Biggs. Hometown: Pittstown, N.J., we moved here when I…
VHSL moves Class 4 wrestling to Portsmouth
CHARLOTTESVILLE — The Virginia High School League released the minutes from last week’s executive committee meeting on Monday, and the Class 3 and 4 wrestling state championships have been moved…
James Wood falls in volleyball sweep against Loudoun County
By JIM LAISE | Special to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — With his team down by six points in Set 2 and trailing 1-0 in games, James Wood High School…
Hedgesville hangs on to top Colonels
By JIM LAISE | Special to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Last week James Wood High School football coach Ryan Morgan said he had trouble getting the minds of his…
James Wood sweeps past Sherando in volleyball
By JERRY HOLSWORTH | Special to The Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY — James Wood’s girls’ volleyball team used an overwhelming front line and a flurry of aces to sweep Sherando…
Football preview: Hedgesville (W.Va.) at James Wood
By WALT MOODY | The Winchester Star When: Today, 7 p.m. Where: Jerry Kelican Stadium Records: Hedgesville Eagles (3-1); James Wood Colonels (2-2). Last week: Hedgesville beat Jefferson…
James Wood finishes third in district golf to land regional berth
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star WARRENTON — After James Wood senior Tyler Mounts looked at the dozen posted scores on the wall of the Fauquier Springs Country Club,…
Wood volleyball sweeps Skyline
FRONT ROYAL — Junior outside hitter Jessica Putnam had 13 kills to lead James Wood to a 3-0 (25-13, 25-15, 27-25) girls’ volleyball victory over Skyline on Tuesday night. Sophomore…
Mount fires Colonels to golf triumph
FRONT ROYAL — Individual winner Tyler Mounts shot an ever-par 36 on the back nine of Blue Ridge Shadows to lead James Wood to victory at a six-team competition on…
Boys’ Cross Country – Konyar leads way at Oatlands
LEESBURG — James Wood senior Kevin Konyar placed 89th at the Oatlands Invitational on Saturday. Konyar, who led the Colonels to 37th place as a team, finished in 17:52 in…
Girls’ Cross Country – Konyar places 8th at Oatlands
LEESBURG — James Wood sophomore Kenzie Konyar finished eighth overall at the 60-team Oatlands Invitational on Saturday. Konyar, who led James Wood to 35th as a team, finished with a…
Warren County rushes past James Wood
By MARK SAWYER | Special to The Winchester Star FRONT ROYAL — All the momentum was in James Wood’s favor. The Colonels were fresh off an overtime win over Skyline…
Volleyball Colonels 3, Wildcats 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood remained undefeated by beating Warren County by the scores of 25-15, 25-16, 25-21 on Thursday night. The Colonels (5-0) were led by Jessica Putnam (13 kills),…
Football preview: James Wood at Warren County
When: Today, 7 p.m. Where: Warren County High School in Front Royal. Records: James Wood Colonels (2-1); Warren County Wildcats (0-2). Last week: James Wood beat Skyline 28-22 in overtime;…
James Wood nets 3-1 win over Kettle Run
NOKESVILLE — The James Wood volleyball team stayed unbeaten in Class 4 Northwestern District play with a 3-1 (19-25, 25-12, 27-25, 25-14) win over Kettle Run on Wednesday. The Colonels…
Golf – Skyline Invitational
By JIM LAISE | Special to The Winchester Star FRONT ROYAL — James Wood High School golf coach David Oates was pleasantly surprised when he found out that a junior…
Cross Country – Wood boys’ take 7th at Knights Crossing
SALEM — Kevin Konyar placed 39th overall to lead James Wood to seventh place at the 33-team Knights Crossing Invitational on Saturday. Joshua Arce (57th, 17:14), Bryce Ratlief (72nd, 17:34),…
CROSS COUNTRY – Konyar takes 5th at Knights Crossing
SALEM — James Wood sophomore Kenzie Konyar placed fifth overall with a time of 18 minutes, 41 seconds at the Knights Crossing Invitational on Saturday. Konyar paced the Colonels to…
Colonels outlast Hawks in OT
FRONT ROYAL — Overcoming adversity is a big part of winning football games, and it’s not always the team that does it’s best that wins. Sometimes it’s the team that…
Football preview: James Wood at Skyline
By WALT MOODY | The Winchester Star When: Today, 7 p.m. Where: Skyline High School. Records: James Wood (1-1); Skyline (1-1). Last week: James Wood beat Park View 66-28; Skyline…
Colonels, Judges tie for first in golf invitational
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — James Wood and Handley tied for the top honors at the five-team Berkeley Springs Invitational at the Cacapon Golf Resort on Thursday. The Colonels and Judges…
Colonels edge Judges in 5 sets
By JERRY HOLSWORTH | Special to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — There have been many memorable games in the nearly 70-year history of the rivalry between Handley and James Wood,…
GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY – Colonels capture home meet
WINCHESTER — Host James Wood recorded 40 points to beat Fauquier (42), Skyline (55) and Handley (93) on Friday. Scoring runners for the Colonels were Haley Witt (fourth in 23:44),…
BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY – Colonels win home quad
WINCHESTER — Host James Wood recorded 41 points to beat Handley (48), Fauquier (62) and Skyline (75) on Wednesday. Scoring runners for the Colonels were Mason Costa (third in 20…
James Wood nets 3-1 volleyball triumph
WILLIAMSPORT, Md. — Jessica Putnam smacked 15 kills as James Wood knocked off Williamsport (Md.) 25-18, 20-25, 25-19 and 25-20 in volleyball action on Wednesday night. Kristyna Van Sickler added…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood golfer Jackson Lynch
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star James Wood High School 15-year-old sophomore Sport: Golf. Parents: Christine and James Lynch. Hometown: Babylon, N.Y, (moved to Winchester at age 2) What…
Konyar race to wins at Judges Classic
By ROBERT STOCKS | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Even though the Region 4C cross country championship at Kernstown Battlefield is about two months away, Handley’s John Delaney and James…
James Wood hammers Park View
By JIM LAISE | Special to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Last week after his club was mowed down 58-8 against Sherando, James Wood High School head football coach Ryan…
Football Preview: Park View at James Wood
ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star Sep 1, 2017 When: Today, 7 p.m. Where: James Wood’s Jerry L. Kelican Stadium in Winchester. Records: Park View Patriots (0-1); James Wood Colonels (0-1).…
Wood volleyball defeats Heritage in season opener
LEESBURG — Jessica Putnam pounded 14 kills as James Wood opened its volleyball season with a 25-19, 25-20, 25-22 sweep of Heritage on Tuesday. Morgan Biggs added eight kills and…
James Wood ties for first in golf quad
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood tied Tuscarora for first place with a four-player score of 170 during a quad golf competition on Monday on the front nine at Blue Ridge…
Boys’ Cross Country – Colonels take 3rd at Central
WOODSTOCK — Kevin Konyar and Josh Arce each placed in the top 10 overall to lead James Wood to third place in the 11-team Central Invitational on Saturday. Konyar placed…
Girls’ Cross Country – Colonels’ Konyar win at Central Invitational
WOODSTOCK — James Wood sophomore Kenzie Konyar took first place overall, and Millbrook placed all five runners in the top 30 to win the team title at the 10-team Central…
Washington scores 6 TDs as Warriors rout Colonels
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI THE WINCHESTER STAR STEPHENS CITY — Now that’s how you make a lead stand up. After Sherando junior T.J. Washington opened the game with an 97-yard kickoff…
Game of the Week: James Wood at Sherando
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY — Strange can be fun. “It’s definitely weird,” said James Wood lineman Luke Roy about playing at Arrowhead Stadium tonight against…
Area boys’ cross country teams looking to rebuild this season
By ROBERT STOCKS | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — It’s definitely been an offseason of change for the area’s boys’ cross country teams. Handley, Sherando, Millbrook and James Wood no…
High School Football Preview: Colonels serving up beef
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI THE WINCHESTER STAR WINCHESTER — A team’s performance at the line of scrimmage is always critical to success in football, and James Wood might have the recipe…
Wood’s Revetta shines on both sides of line
By WALT MOODY THE WINCHESTER STAR WINCHESTER — James Wood football player Dominic Revetta wears his heart on his sleeve —- literally. The center and defensive tackle has the words,…
Girls’ Cross Country Preview: Local teams loaded with veteran talent
By ROBERT STOCKS THE WINCHESTER STAR WINCHESTER — The top seven runners from last year’s Conference 21 West championship return this season and each of the Frederick County/Winchester teams had…
GOLF – Judges 175, Colonels 175
FRONT ROYAL — Handley and James Wood battled to a draw in a Northwestern District dual meet Thursday on the Red Nine at Shenandoah Valley Golf Club. James Wood’s Carson…
Wood’s Black to wrestle at Dubuque
WINCHESTER — Two-time state champion Aaron Black, a James Wood graduate, will continue his wrestling career at the University of Dubuque in Iowa. Dubuque is an NCAA Division III school…
SWIMMING – Wood’s Schopick picks Macalester
WINCHESTER — Four-time state qualifier Zoe Schopick, a James Wood graduate, will continue her swimming career at Macalester College. Macalester is an NCAA Division III school in Saint Paul, Minn.…
Volleyball preview: Area teams must rely on several new starters
By ROBERT STOCKS The Winchester Star Aug 18, 2017 WINCHESTER — James Wood, Millbrook and Clarke County combined for 60 victories a season ago, but those three volleyball programs lost…
Districts more relevant in new VHSL postseason formats
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI The Winchester Star Aug 17, 2017 WINCHESTER — Postseason importance has returned to Northwestern District and Bull Run District competition. While the Virginia High School League touted…
A look at how the area high school teams advance in the playoffs
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI The Winchester Star Aug 17, 2017 Changes could still be made in some situations, but the following is a glance at how teams will advance through the…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood High School football player Jacob Sortino
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Football. Positions: Kicker and punter Guardians: Stacy Petrin (aunt) and Derek Petrin (uncle) Hometown: Winchester (moved from Portsmouth prior to his junior year)…
James Wood’s Mounts bounces back with 75 at Gunter
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI THE WINCHESTER STAR | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The score Tyler Mounts shot on Friday was only his second-best round of the week, but it might…
Local teams off pace after first round at Gunter
By JIM LAISE SPECIAL TO THE WINCHESTER STAR | The Winchester Star RONT ROYAL — What was it the old comic strip ‘Pogo’ read? “We have met the enemy and…
Wood’s Schrantz one of 65 recruits for SU football
Star Staff Report Aug 10, 2017 WINCHESTER — James Wood graduate Isaac Schrantz is one of 65 newcomers for the Shenandoah University football team, whose roster was released by fifth-year…
Colonels’ Mounts ties for second in district mini
By JIM LAISE | Special to The Winchester Star FRONT ROYAL — Two short years ago at the Winchester Country Club, James Wood High School coach David Oates said No.…
High School Golf Outlook
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star Aug 7, 2017 WINCHESTER — Following a five-year absence, the Clarke County golf team has qualified for region tournament play each of the…
2017 Curly Licklider Invitational
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star Aug 3, 2017 FRONT ROYAL — Wednesday’s Curly Licklider Invitational at Shenandoah Valley Golf Club was just one tournament, and it featured an…
New James Wood football coach puts premium on conditioning
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star Aug 1, 2017 WINCHESTER — It takes time to build a program the way you want it, and first-year James Wood head football…
Former Handley standout putting football teams through military paces
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star Jul 21, 2017 WINCHESTER — Most of James Wood High School’s varsity and JV football players were focused on taking a quick breather…
Colonels’ track & field coach Stegmaier resigns after 12 seasons
WINCHESTER — Matt Stegmaier is looking forward to spending more time with his own children, but he’ll always cherish the time he spent trying to get the most out of…
Honorable Mention Girls’ Athletes of the Year
Megan Hillyard Wood — Senior VOLLEYBALL: Hillyard kept the Colonels’ offense flowing with her leadership and overall ability. The setter led the area with 728 assists and also had 38…
Softball Player of the Year: James Wood’s Lauren King
By ROBERT STOCKS | The Winchester Star Jun 28, 2017 WINCHESTER — James Wood junior Lauren King didn’t really set any goals for herself during the season other than providing…
All-Area Softball First Team
Jun 28, 2017 Lauren King Wood — Junior — Pitcher Tied for team-best batting average (.500) with a team-high 25 RBIs and 17 runs. In the pitcher’s circle, tied for…
All Area Baseball Second Team
Jun 29, 2017 Updated Jun 29, 2017 Joel Smith — James Wood senior pitcher Michael Usa — Sherando sophomore pitcher Kyle Keenan — Millbrook senior catcher Sam Fairman — Clarke County senior infielder John Rosa — Handley sophomore infielder Alec Rudolph — Millbrook…
All-Area Girls’ Track & Field Team
Davina Lane Sherando — Senior Hurdles, Jumps, Sprints Lane was the Group 4A state champion in the 100 hurdles, 300 hurdles and 200. Posted the area’s best marks in the…
All-Area Boys’ Track & Field Team
Cameron Faint Millbrook — Senior Hurdles, Middle Distance Faint was the Group 4A state champion in the 300 hurdles and took 3rd (all-state) in the 110 hurdles. Posted the area’s…
All-Area Boys’ Soccer First Team
Sean Buono Sherando — Senior — Forward Buono had a team-high 23 goals and added 7 assists. Group 4A all-state 2nd team and 4A West Region 1st team selection. Conference…
All-Area Girls’ Soccer First Team
Hannah Max SVCA — Senior — Midfielder Max had 30 goals and led the area with 18 assists. NACA All-American and NACA all-tournament team selection. Mason Dixon Christian Conference Player…
GIRLS’ SOCCER – 4A West Region
Handley freshman forward Emma Ricci and senior midfielder Kara Johnson were both named to the 4A West Region second team in selections that were announced on Thursday. In addition to…
SOFTBALL – Wood’s Anderson named to 2nd team
James Wood junior catcher Lindsey Anderson was named to the All-4A West Region second team to highlight selections that were released on Tuesday. Six other local players received honorable mention:…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood High School boys’ tennis player Trent Richards
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Tennis. Position: No. 3 singles and No. 2 and No. 3 doubles Parents: John and Samantha…
Group 4A State Track and Field Meet
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star HARRISONBURG — Sherando’s Davina Lane didn’t get the chance to run in the 200-meter state finals in 2016, and she was forced to…
Morgan hired as new James Wood football coach
By WALT MOODY | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Ryan Morgan headed down to the principal’s office on Tuesday, wondering about his fate as an applicant for the James Wood…
Softball – Nine Colonels named all-conference
James Wood had nine players receive All-Conference 21 West honors in selections announced on Friday. On the first team, junior pitcher Lauren King was a unanimous selection, and she was…
James Wood falls to Loudoun Valley in 4A West Region softball
By ROBERT STOCKS | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Loudoun Valley senior Sydney Hays said her team believes it always has a chance when junior Tressa Kagarise is in the…
All-Conference 21: Girls’ Soccer
Handley freshman forward Emma Ricci was named the Conference 21 West Player of the Year as the All-Conference 21 West teams were announced Thursday. Ricci is joined by three teammates…
All-Conference 21: Boys’ Soccer
Sherando forward Sean Buono was named Player of the Year and the Warriors’ Pat Anderson received Coach of the Year as the All-Conference 21 West teams were announced Thursday. Buono…
All-Conference 21: Baseball
Millbrook outfielder Conor Hartigan received Player of the Year honors and Ryan Kennedy received Pitcher of the Year accolades as the All-Conference 21 West teams were announced Thursday. Pioneers’ Hartigan,…
Boys’ Regional Track Meet
BOYS’ TRACK Causey gets national mark Star Staff Reports LYNCHBURG — Handley junior Trey Causey earned a New Balance outdoor national qualifying mark by winning the high jump with a…
Girls’ Regional Track Meet
Star Staff Reports LYNCHBURG — Sherando senior Davina Lane repeated as the 4A West Region track and field champion in the 100-meter hurdles, 300 hurdles and 200 to highlight area…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood High School girls’ soccer player Neary Casebolt
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star James Wood High School 18-year-old senior Sport: Soccer. Position: Defender Parent: Shannon Casebolt Hometown: Born in Cambodia, lived in Charles Town, W.Va., until…
State-champion Woodgrove thumps James Wood softball
By ROBERT STOCKS | The Winchester Star PURCELLVILLE — Facing defending Group 4A softball state champion Woodgrove and junior pitcher Camryn Dolby isn’t an easy assignment. James Wood knew that…
King fires James Wood to regional softball spot with win over Sherando
By ROBERT STOCKS THE WINCHESTER STAR | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — James Wood junior Lauren King said she likes being in the pitcher’s circle in pressure situations. In a…
BOYS’ TENNIS – Conference 21 West Tournament
WINCHESTER — Handley’s Nick Mueller will play Harrisonburg’s Jason Muan for the boys’ singles title at the Conference 21 West tennis tournament today. Mueller, the tournament’s second seed, whipped Millbrook’s…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Conference 21 West Tournament
WINCHESTER — Millbrook’s unbeaten Cecilia Cress will face Sherando’s Abigail Sears in the championship singles match of the Conference 21 West tournament today. Cress rolled to a 6-0, 6-0 win…
GIRLS’ SOCCER – Wolverines 1, Colonels 0
PURCELLVILLE — Rachel Judd’s goal lifted Woodgrove to a victory over James Wood in the Conference 21 West tournament semifinals on Thursday. Judd scored off a corner kick with 30…
BOYS’ SOCCER – Blue Streaks 6, Colonels 0
HARRISONBURG — Harrisonburg scored a pair of goals in the first six minutes as the Blue Streaks blanked James Wood in the Conference 21 West boys’ soccer tournament semifinals on…
Millbrook boys, Sherando girls claim conference track crowns
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI THE WINCHESTER STAR | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The Sherando girls and the Millbrook boys deserved to savor every step of the raucous sprints to pick…
BOYS’ TENNIS – Judges 5, Colonels 0
WINCHESTER — Top-seeded Handley cruised into the Conference 21 West team championship match by blanking James Wood in a match halted during singles play. No. 1 Nick Mueller (6-0, 6-1),…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Warriors 5, Colonels 2
STEPHENS CITY — Defending champion and top-seeded Sherando advanced to the title match in the Conference 21 West Tournament by knocking off James Wood on Tuesday. The Warriors (17-0) received…
James Wood tops Millbrook in Conference 21 West girls’ soccer
By JERRY HOLSWORTH | Special to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — “Relentless” is the word that best describes James Wood forwards Kaylah Gankiewicz and Katie Padgett. In a game that…
James Wood upsets Millbrook in Conference 21 West boys’ soccer
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — There’s always anxiety amongst a soccer team’s fans whenever their team is called for an infraction that results in a penalty…
Millbrook eliminates James Wood in Conference 21 West baseball
By ROBERT STOCKS | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Millbrook senior third baseman Gavin West said the team took a lot of swings in Tuesday afternoon’s practice to prepare for…
JW Graduate Goode making impact for SU baseball
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Though Shenandoah University junior baseball player Nick Goode says Jake Loew “beats me all the time” at ping pong, that’s not…
Wood Graduate Walsh to take over SU men’s basketball program
By WALT MOODY | The Winchester Star Adam Walsh is coming home. The James Wood graduate will be named the new men’s head basketball coach at Shenandoah University today, a…
Softball – Colonels 15, Judges 2 (5 inn.)
WINCHESTER — Courteney Harper went 4 for 4 with two triples, a double and drove in four runs as James Wood whipped Handley in a Conference 21 clash Lani Spielman…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Colonels 5, Wolverines 2
WINCHESTER — Morgan Burner and Carlee Gosline closed out the victory at No. 2 doubles as fourth-seeded James Wood advanced to the semifinals in the Conference 21 West Tournament with…
James Wood advances in conference boys’ tennis tourney
WINCHESTER — The fourth-seeded James Wood boys’ tennis team defeated No. 5 Harrisonburg 5-2 in the Conference 21 West first round on Monday. For the Colonels (9-7) in singles, Evan…
Handley girls’ net 1-0 victory over James Wood
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — As first career varsity goals go, they don’t get much better than this. Junior defender Hailey Burke scored from 25 yards…
Last-minute goal lifts James Wood boys over Handley
By JERRY HOLSWORTH SPECIAL TO THE STAR | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — For the third straight game, the Handley boys’ soccer team failed to score a goal from the…
BOYS’ SOCCER – Colonels 6, Hawks 1
WINCHESTER — Liam Ebert had four assists to lead James Wood to a Northwestern District over Skyline on Friday night at Kelican Stadium. The Colonels (6-8, 3-4 district) gave up…
Padgett’s 4 goals lead Wood girls past Skyline
FRONT ROYAL — Katie Padgett had four goals and two assists to lead the James Wood girls’ soccer team to an 8-0 Northwestern District victory over Skyline on Friday night.…
Baseball – Colonels sweep Hawks
WINCHESTER — In a Northwestern District doubleheader consisting of five-inning games, James Wood defeated Skyline 5-1 in seven innings in Game 1 as the road team and 3-1 in Game…
Freshman’s single lifts James Wood to softball win over Skyline
By MARK SAWYER | Special to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — In winning its first 14 games of the season, the James Wood High School softball team faced very little,…
Girls’ Soccer – Colonels 2, Titans 1 (OT)
WINCHESTER — Katie Padgett scored from 10 yards out after making a 30-yard run with one minute left in the second five-minute overtime to lift James Wood to a victory…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood High School baseball player Joel Smith
By WALT MOODY | The Winchester Star James Wood High School 18-year-old senior Sport: Baseball. Position: Shortstop, pitcher. Parents: Jamie and Annette Smith. Hometown: Winchester. Nickname: My family calls me…
Clarke County slams way to softball win over James Wood
WINCHESTER — The message to Clarke County’s softball players was, “Let them hear you in Berryville!” prior to their cheer to wrap-up their post-game talk. Impressively, the Eagles still had…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Warriors 7, Colonels 2
WINCHESTER — Sherando won four of six singles matches to remain unbeaten with a victory over James Wood on Thursday night. Abigail Sears (No. 2, 8-2), Sara-Beth Blaney (No. 3,…
Softball: Warriors 7, Colonels 6, 5 inn., rain
WINCHESTER — Sherando defeated James Wood in a Northwestern District softball game that was shortened to five innings because of rain at Ridge Field on Thursday night. Tori Seymour went…
BOYS’ SOCCER – Warriors 7, Colonels 2
WINCHESTER — Sean Buono scored three goals and had two assists to lead Sherando to a Northwestern District boys’ soccer victory over James Wood at Kelican Stadium on Thursday night.…
Triplett’s goal lifts Warrior girls past Colonels
By JERRY HOLSWORTH SPECIAL TO THE STAR | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — With 7:15 left on the clock and Sherando locked in a 2-2 girls’ soccer with James Wood,…
GIRLS’ TRACK AND FIELD – Colonels win tri meet
WINCHESTER — Rene Rosso won three individual events to lead James Wood to a tri-meet win over Sherando and Fauquier on Wednesday at Kelican Stadium. The Colonels scored 150 points,…
BOYS’ TRACK AND FIELD – Colonels win quad meet
WINCHESTER — James Wood scored 126 points to win a quad meet with Sherando, Fauquier and Timber Ridge on Wednesday at Kelican Stadium. The Warriors scored 59 points, the Falcons…
Sherando outlasts James Wood in 10-inning baseball clash
By JERRY HOLSWORTH | Special to The Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY — It’s not often that a groundout to second is the key play in a baseball game, but that…
SOFTBALL Colonels 5, Blue Streaks 1
WINCHESTER — Lauren King tossed a five-hitter as James Wood notched a Conference 21 West triumph over Harrisonburg on Tuesday. King struck out seven, plus helped herself by driving in…
BOYS’ SOCCER – Blue Streaks 3, Colonels 2 (OT)
WINCHESTER — Harrisonburg scored with two minutes left in overtime to defeat James Wood in Conference 21 West action after the Colonels had rallied from a 2-0 halftime deficit. Xavier…
BOYS’ TENNIS – Colonels 5, Blue Streaks 4
WINCHESTER — Stewart Brondstater and Cole Creamer rallied for a clinching win at No. 3 doubles as James Wood notched a Conference 21 West triumph against Harrisonburg on Tuesday. The…
BASEBALL – Colonels 10, Blue Streaks 5
WINCHESTER — James Wood rallied from a 4-1 deficit after three innings to defeat Harrisonburg in Conference 21 West action on Tuesday. The Colonels (6-10, 1-3 conference) scored one in…
SOFTBALL – Wolverines 8, Colonels 0
PURCELLVILLE — Woodgrove pitcher Camryn Dolby pitched a no-hitter as the Wolverines handed James Wood its first loss of the season in a Conference 21 West game on Saturday. Dolby…
Woodgrove girls edge Colonels for ABI crown
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — After being stopped shortly before making her way off the track with the Jim Casey Most Outstanding Performer plaque in her…
Boys’: Apple Blossom Invitational
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Moments after it was announced that the Sherando track and field team was up 21 points two-thirds of the way through…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Pioneers 5, Colonels 4
WINCHESTER — Millbrook’s Abbey Taylor and Zoe Ackerman won the deciding match at No. 3 doubles in a Northwestern District triumph at James Wood on Thursday. The match was tied…
BOYS’ TENNIS – Pioneers 9, Colonels 0
WINCHESTER — Millbrook completed a season sweep of James Wood with a win at home in Northwestern District action on Thursday. Singles winners for the Pioneers (10-1, 4-1 district) were…
GIRLS’ SOCCER – Colonels 4, Pioneers 1
WINCHESTER — James Wood picked up its third straight victory by knocking off Millbrook in Conference 21 West and Northwestern District action on Thursday at Millbrook. The Colonels (4-5-1, 3-1…
SOFTBALL – Colonels 21, Pioneers 5
WINCHESTER —- Courteney Harper, Lauren King and Lani Spielman each had three hits as unbeaten James Wood (13-0) rolled at Millbrook on Thursday. Spielman went 3 for 5 and drove…
BASEBALL – Pioneers 10, Colonels 0 (5)
WINCHESTER — Ryan Kennedy tossed a three-hitter as Millbrook blanked James Wood in five innings in a Northwestern District clash on Thursday. Kennedy struck out nine and did not walk…
Millbrook’s quick strike fuels boys’ soccer win over James Wood
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Millbrook boys’ soccer coach Keith Kilmer couldn’t help but be a little amused at the comment made by infrequently used junior…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Colonels 6, Hawks 3
WNCHESTER — James Wood improved to 3-2 in Northwestern District action by sweeping the doubles matches in a win over Skyline on Wednesday. The Colonels (7-3 overall) received singles wins…
Boys’ Tennis: Colonels 5, Hawks 4
FRONT ROYAL — Stewart Brondstater and Cole Creamer secured the winning point at No. 2 doubles as James Wood edged Skyline in a Northwestern District match Wednesday. The two teams…
BOYS’ SOCCER – Colonels 3, Hawks 1
FRONT ROYAL — Chris Lakin scored two goals and Aidan Houser had two assists to lead James Wood to a Northwestern District win over Skyline on Wednesday. The Colonels (5-5,…
SOFTBALL – Colonels 3, Hawks 1
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood rallied from a 1-0 deficit with three runs in the top of the sixth inning with two outs to defeat Skyline in a Northwestern District…
Girls’ Soccer – Colonels 7, Hawks 2
WINCHESTER — Katie Padgett had three goals and one assist and Kaylah Gankiewicz had two goals and two assists to lead James Wood to a Northwestern District win over Skyline…
Three state wrestling champs among honorees at Sports Breakfast
Star Staff Report WINCHESTER — Three high school state wrestling champions will be among the nine high school and college athletes honored at the 90th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival’s Partlow…
Rizzari blasts James Wood to 21-4 softball romp
Star Staff Reports WILLIAMSPORT, Md. — Camryn Rizzari went 4 for 4 with two home runs, two doubles and seven RBIs to lead the undefeated James Wood softball team to…
Rosso leads Colonels at Wolverine Classic
PURCELLVILLE — Junior Rene Rosso captured female MVP honors to lead James Wood to second place at the Wolverine Classic Track Invitational at Woodgrove High School on Friday. Rosso won…
James Wood’s Heishman, Hillyard sign to play college volleyball
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The hard work put forth by Taylor Heishman and Megan Hillyard helped them experience and achieve things most people never get…
GIRLS’ SOCCER – Colonels 2, Judges 0
WINCHESTER — Claire Beccaccio recorded eight saves as James Wood bounced back from a loss Tuesday to blank Handley in Northwestern District girls’ soccer action on Thursday. The Colonels (2-5-1,…
Wood softball stays unbeaten with win over Handley
By JERRY HOLSWORTH | Special to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Neither occasional showers nor two thunder delays could cool off the James Wood softball team. The Colonels improved to…
Wood boys’ soccer blanks Handley
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — When the final whistle blew, the yells, smiles and hugs said it all — James Wood wanted and needed this one.…
Wood baseball pulls away to defeat Judges
By ROBERT STOCKS | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — A strong first inning is typically what James Wood pitcher Trenton Campbell tries to deliver when he’s on the mound, but…
Baseball: Ford’s walk-off double lifts Wildcats past Colonels
FRONT ROYAL — Cam Ford found himself in an unusual position on Wednesday and he made the most of it. The Warren County senior delivered a walk-off double to give…
BOYS’ TENNIS – Wolverines 7, Colonels 2
PURCELLVILLE — Woodgrove won five of six singles matches on its way to a Conference 21 West victory over James Wood on Wednesday. James Wood’s Evan Dokken (No. 1) won…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Colonels 9, Wolverines 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood swept Woodgrove in a Conference 21 West match on Wednesday. No. 1 Megan Hillyard (8-1), No. 2 Taylin Crosen (8-0), No. 3 Lily Kimble (8-1), No.…
SOFTBALL – Colonels 6, Wildcats 3
FRONT ROYAL — Courteney Harper drove in three runs and Lauren King pitched four shutout innings of relief as James Wood topped Warren County on Wednesday. Harper (triple), Lindsey Anderson…
Patriot girls thump ailing Colonels
By JERRY HOLSWORTH SPECIAL TO THE STAR STEPHENS CITY — Sisters Hannah and Sarah Max each scored a pair of goals to lead Shenandoah Valley Christian Academy to a 5-0…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood track athlete Emma Hammond
James Wood High School 18-year-old senior Sport: Track & Field. Events: Jumps and relays Parents: Anna and Neil Hammond. Hometown: Born in Chambersburg, Pa., moved to Winchester when three days…
GIRLS’ TRACK AND FIELD – Colonels 88, Judges 44
WINCHESTER — Rene Rosso won a pair of events to lead James Wood past Handley on Wednesday. Rosso won the 100 (13.68) and long jump (16-31/2). Other individual winners for…
BOYS’ TRACK AND FIELD – Colonels 70, Judges 62
WINCHESTER — Six different James Wood competitors won individual events as the Colonels’ balance edged out Handley on Wednesday. Winners for the Colonels were: Chris Vitagliano (20-4 in the long…
BOYS’ SOCCER – Warriors 2, Colonels 0
STEPHENS CITY — Nathan Wagner scored a goal and assisted on another as the Warriors took a Conference 21 West matchup against James Wood. Eli Racey also scored for the…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Warriors 7, Colonels 2
STEPHENS CITY — Sherando swept the doubles matches after building a 4-2 singles lead in a Conference 21 West triumph over James Wood. No. 1 Abigail Sears (10-6), No. 2…
BOYS’ TENNIS – Pioneers 6, Colonels 3
WINCHESTER — Millbrook (7-0) won four of six singles matches on its way to a Conference 21 West victory over James Wood on Thursday. Millbrook’s Hayden Wilfong (No. 1), Josh…
Fairis lifts Warriors to girls’ soccer win over Colonels
By JERRY HOLSWORTH | Special to The Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY — Sherando’s Alexa Fairis scored a hat trick Thursday to lead the Warriors to a 5-3 Conference 21 West…
Wood rallies past Sherando to stay unbeaten in softball
By WALT MOODY | The Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY — Lindsey Anderson was hurting. An injury to the James Wood catcher early in Thursday’s Conference 21 West softball clash against…
BOYS’ TENNIS – Colonels 5, Warriors 4
WINCHESTER — Stewart Brondstater and Trent Richards secured the winning point at No. 2 doubles as James Wood edged Sherando in a Conference 21 West match on Wednesday. No. 1…
Millbrook pulls out girls’ tennis win over James Wood
Star Staff Reports WINCHESTER — No. 2 doubles team Shanna Marin and Christina Gutilla won in a tiebreaker as Millbrook topped James Wood 5-4 in a Conference 21 West girls’…
Top of the order fuels Sherando’s baseball win over James Wood
By ROBERT STOCKS | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Sherando’s Frank Ritter III and Pearce Bucher bat first and third, respectively, in the batting order, and both players made their…
SOFTBALL – Colonels 10, Trojans 0
ROMNEY — Lauren King and Lani Spielman combined on a two-hitter as James Wood whipped Hampshire County in six innings. King started and allowed one hits while striking out five…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood High School girls’ tennis player Carlee Gosline
By WALT MOODY | The Winchester Star Carlee Gosline James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Tennis. Position: No. 4 singles and No. 3 doubles Parents: Cherish Bloodgood and Patrick…
Spielman fires James Wood to softball romp
Star Staff Reports HAGERSTOWN — Lani Spielman tossed a one-hitter as unbeaten James Wood thrashed North Hagerstown 15-0 in five innings in a non-conference softball clash on Monday. Spielman struck…
Colonel girls claim first Handley Invitational title since 2002
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Having given everything she could muster in an attempt to catch Fauquier, James Wood anchor leg Rene Rosso’s pain and exhaustion…
Boy’s Track and Field: Handley Invite
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Cameron Faint clipped each of the last three hurdles in the 110 meters, and he had to switch from his preferred…
BOYS’ TRACK & FIELD – Colonels capture tri-meet
WINCHESTER — Chris Vitagliano won a pair of events as James Wood scored a tri-meet win over Strasburg and Skyline on Wednesday. The Colonels won with 98 points, while Strasburg…
GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD – Colonels sweep tri-meet
WINCHESTER —Rene Rosso won three events and Hannah Cavanaugh took two as James Wood dominated a tri-meet against Skyline and Strasburg on Wednesday. The Colonels won every event and finished…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Judges 6, Colonels 3
WINCHESTER — Meredith Watts and Catherine Love each played a part in two wins as Handley topped James Wood on Wednesday. In singles, No. 1 Watts cruised 8-1 and Love…
BOYS’ TENNIS – Judges 9, Colonels 0
WINCHESTER — Unbeaten Handley won its fifth straight match, winning 90 of 108 games played in a triumph over James Wood on Wednesday. No. 1 Nick Mueller (10-2), No. 2…
Softball: King fires James Wood past Millbrook
WINCHESTER — Lauren King tossed a three-hit shutout as James Wood blanked Millbrook 7-0 in a Conference 21 West and Northwestern District softball matchup on Wednesday. King struck out nine…
Well-timed run gives Millbrook soccer win over James Wood
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The Millbrook boys’ soccer team might be feeling the physical effects of a taxing schedule, but there was nothing wrong with…
Millbrook pitching, power provide difference in win over James Wood
By ROBERT STOCKS | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — “Bad Day” by Daniel Powter came blaring from the speakers at James Wood’s R. Charles Hott Field following Millbrook’s lopsided 11-0…
Softball Colonels 12, Cardinals 2
WINCHESTER — Lani Spielman struck out 10 batters and allowed five hits in a complete game to help James Wood defeat Spring Mills (W.Va.) on Monday The Colonels (5-0) were…
Baseball: Colonels 7, Cardinals 4
WINCHESTER — James Wood scored three runs in the fifth to break a 4-4 tie in the fifth inning, and the Colonels went on to defeat Spring Mills (W.Va.) on…
TRACK AND FIELD – Colonel girls win at Strasburg
STRASBURG — The Sherando boys and the James Wood girls each won team titles at the 18-school Ram Country Track and Field Invitational on Saturday at Strasburg High School. The…
Friends, colleagues remember former James Wood coach, AD Kelican
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Former James Wood High School head football coach and athletic director Jerry Kelican died on Tuesday night at the age of…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Colonels 7, Hawks 2
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood improved to 5-0 with a victory in its Northwestern District opener over Skyline on Thursday. The Colonels received singles wins from No. 2 Taylin Crosen…
Boys’ Tennis: Colonels 6, Hawks 3
WINCHESTER — James Wood took two of three doubles matches to defeat Skyline in a Northwestern District match on Thursday. James Wood’s No. 2 doubles team of Chase Messick and…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Colonels 8, Wildcats 1
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood stayed perfect at 4-0 with a win over Warren County on Wednesday. No. 2 Taylin Crosen (8-3), No. 3 Lily Kimble (8-4), No. 4 Carlee…
BOYS’ TENNIS – Colonels 9, Wildcats 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood swept Warren County and won 60 of 68 games in singles. No. 1 Evan Dokken (10-0), No. 2 Noah Borromeo (10-3), No. 3 Trent Richards (10-1),…
Softball: Colonels 4, Wildcats 2
WINCHESTER — Lindsey Anderson hit a walk-off two-run home run in the bottom of the seventh inning to lift James Wood over Warren County on Wednesday. Alyssa Brown (2 for…
BOYS’ SOCCER – Colonels 5, Eagles 0
WINCHESTER — Aidan Houser scored two goals and had an assist to lead James Wood to a non-district victory over Clarke County at Jerry L. Kelican Stadium on Wednesday night.…
All-Area Wrestling: First Team
John Borst Sherando — Senior — 195 Borst (62-1) was Group 4A state, 4A West Region and Conference 21 West champion. First in history to win three state titles for…
All-Area Boys’ Swim Team
Daniel Milburn Sherando — Senior In the Group 4A state meet, placed 7th in 200 IM (all-state) and 8th in 100 free (all-state). 4A West Region: 5th in 200 IM,…
All-Area Girls’ Swim Team
Abbey Esslinger Millbrook — Senior In the Group 4A state meet, placed 11th in 200 IM and 100 breast. 4A West Region: 7th in 100 fly and 9th in 200…
BOYS’ SOCCER – Wolverines 2, Colonels 1
PURCELLVILLE — Woodgrove scored the game-winning goal with three minutes left in a Conference 21 West game against James Wood on Tuesday. The Wolverines scored the first goal of the game…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood High School cheerleader Brooke Stautzenbach
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star Brooke Stautzenbach James Wood High School 18-year-old senior Sport: Cheerleading. Parents: Kim and John Stautzenbach Hometown: Dover, Del., moved to Winchester at age…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Colonels 9, Eagles 0
BERRYVILLE — James Wood improved to 3-0 on the season by blanking winless Clarke County (0-4). No. 1 Megan Hillyard (8-0), No. 2 Taylin Crosen (8-1), No. 3 Lily Kimble…
BOYS’ TENNIS – Colonels 9, Eagles 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood players won 80 of 91 games played in a rout of Clarke County (0-4) on Friday. No. 1 Evan Dokken (10-1), No. 2 Noah Borromeo (10-0),…
Girls’ Soccer – Eagles 0, Colonels 0
WINCHESTER — Neither Clarke County or James Wood could find the back of the net in Friday’s game at Kelican Stadium. The Colonels (0-1-1) had a 15-4 shot advantage against…
James Wood rallies past Clarke County on Houser’s hat trick
BERRYVILLE — James Wood senior Aidan Houser had a natural hat trick and assisted on another goal in a 4-1 non-district boys’ soccer victory over Clarke County at Feltner Stadium…
James Wood blanks Clarke County in softball
By JERRY HOLSWORTH | Special to The Winchester Star BERRYVILLE — James Wood played every phase of Friday’s softball game against Clarke County to near perfection as the unbeaten Colonels…
Childs, Fairman combine for 1-hitter in Clarke County’s baseball win over James Wood
By ROBERT STOCKS | The Winchester Star BERRYVILLE — Clarke County freshman pitcher Colby Childs admitted that he had some pre-game jitters as he took the mound for his first…
VOLLEYBALL – Wood student Hockman signs with Hollins
WINCHESTER — James Wood High School senior Kaitlyn Hockman signed a letter of intent to play for NCAA Division III Hollins University in Roanoke on Tuesday. Hockman is not a…
2017 Girls’ Track & Field Preview: James Wood shows early strength
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The James Wood girls’ track and field team didn’t waste any time showing that it will be a team to watch…
Baseball – Williamsport 7, James Wood 4
WINCHESTER, Va. — Robert Carr and Matt Harsh each had three hits and an RBI to lead Williamsport past James Wood on Tuesday. Jaustin Itnyre had two hits and an RBI…
BOYS’ TRACK AND FIELD – Colonels take 3rd in Harrisonburg
HARRISONBURG — James Wood opened its season by taking third place at the eight-team Gary Bugg Co-ed Classic at Harrisonburg High School on Tuesday. Harrisonburg won the meet with 64.5…
GIRLS’ TRACK AND FIELD – Colonels win Gary Bugg Co-ed Classic
HARRISONBURG — James Wood opened its season with a dominating performance to win the eight-team Gary Bugg Co-ed Classic at Harrisonburg High School on Tuesday. Colonels coach Matt Stegmaier said…
BOYS’ SOCCER – Colonels 2, Wolverines 1
WINCHESTER — Aidan Houser scored on a penalty kick in the 68th minute as James Wood rallied to knock off Woodgrove in the season opener for both teams. The contest…
Softball: Colonels 15, Trojans 0
WINCHESTER — Lauren King pitched a one-hit shutout in a run-rule, five-inning game and struck out nine batters as James Wood defeated Hampshire (W.Va.) in its season opener on Tuesday.…
2017 Boys’ Track & Field Preview
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — After winning its first outdoor postseason meet in eight years in 2016, Millbrook appears primed for another strong run in 2017.…
GIRLS’ SOCCER – Patriots 4, Colonels 2
WINCHESTER — Hannah Max scored two goals — including the go-ahead goal with 25 minutes left — and had one assist to help Shenandoah Valley Christian Academy beat James Wood…
GIRLS’ TENNIS: Colonels 9, Eagles 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood dropped only 12 games in defeating Clarke County in the season opener for both teams on Friday. James Wood (1-0) singles winners against Clarke County (0-1)…
James Wood boys open tennis season with sweep of Clarke County
Star Staff Reports BERRYVILLE — The James Wood boys’ tennis team defeated Clarke County 9-0 in the season opener for both teams on Friday. The Colonels (1-0) won five matches…
2017 Girls’ Tennis Preview
By WALT MOODY THE WINCHESTER STAR | The Winchester Star The Sherando girls’ tennis team did some things last spring that it had never accomplished in its 23 previous seasons.…
2017 Girls’ soccer preview: Teams expect tough battle in Conference 21 West
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI THE WINCHESTER STAR | The Winchester Star A year ago, Sherando girls’ soccer coach Rob Kilmer thought Woodgrove just might be the team to beat in Conference…
2017 Boys’ Soccer Preview
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star A lot of people thought the Handley boys’ soccer team would be the team to beat in the area in 2016, and they…
2017 Boys’ Tennis Preview
By WALT MOODY | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Handley boys’ tennis coach Dan Jones called his squad “The Dream Team” last spring and it was easy to see why.…
2017 Softball Preview: Area teams loaded with pitching talent
WINCHESTER — While James Wood juniors Lani Spielman and Lauren King give the Colonels the luxury of having two talented pitchers to turn to in the pitcher’s circle, the other…
2017 Baseball Preview
By ROBERT STOCKS | The Winchester Star Mar 8, 2017 WINCHESTER — After going 73-19 over the past four years, Millbrook enters the season with some key spots to fill…
Basketball – Conference 21 West Honors
WINCHESTER — Handley junior point guard Michael Brown was named the Conference 21 West Boys’ Basketball Player of the Year and Millbrook junior center Haile McDonald was named the Conference…
Wood’s Black cap senior year with 4A state wrestling title
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star SALEM — The Sherando High School wrestling room is a safe place where you can make verbal jabs at senior 195-pounder John Borst,…
Seven local wrestlers looking to claim VHSL gold
SALEM — Seven area wrestlers will compete for state titles today at the Salem Civic Center after each won a pair of matches in the VHSL Championships on Friday. In…
Area wrestlers off to strong start at 4A state meet
Star Staff Report SALEM — Sherando’s Timmy Dieter and Zack Kales, Handley’s Cam Bentley, Millbrook’s Edwin Ramirez and Kevin Valyear and James Wood’s Bailey Eichelberger each recorded falls in picking…
Pioneer girls hammer Colonels, earn regional berth
By ROBERT STOCKS | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — With a regional berth and the season hinging on the outcome of Monday night’s Conference 21 West tournament semifinal, the Millbrook…
Wrestling 4A West Region Finals
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI THE WINCHESTER STAR | The Winchester Star AMHERST — During the introductions for the championship finalists on Saturday at the 4A West Region wrestling tournament at Amherst…
4A Regional Wrestling
Star Staff Report AMHERST — Two-time defending state champion John Borst needed just 16 seconds to win a pair of matches as the Sherando senior led area competitors into the…
Millbrook outlasts James Wood in OT in Conference 21 West playoffs
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Millbrook boys’ basketball coach Ben Bates calls his players “the cardiac kids,” and their hearts just wouldn’t stop pumping Friday night.…
BOYS’ BASKETBALL – Colonels 66, Hawks 44
WINCHESTER — Sam Costin had 17 points and eight rebounds to lead James Wood to a Northwestern District win over Skyline on Tuesday. The Colonels (8-14, 3-5 district) outscored Skyline…
Girls’ Basketball – Colonels 64, Hawks 43
WINCHESTER — James Wood outscored Skyline 17-4 in the second quarter and cruised to a Northwestern District win on Tuesday. The explosion gave the Colonels (13-9) a 29-14 halftime lead…
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL – Cardinals 44, Colonels 35
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — James Wood had just four players score in a loss to Spring Mills on Monday. The Colonels (13-8) trailed 28-12 at the half and never recovered. Amber…
Boys’ Basketball – Wildcats 43, Colonels 33
WILLIAMSPORT, Md. — Williamsport outscored James Wood 19-8 in the final period and pulled away. The Colonels (7-14) led 21-19 at the half and 25-24 entering the final period until…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood High School Swimmer Ping Lin
ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star James Wood High School 18-year-old senior Sport: Swimming. Main events: 100 freestyle, 50 freestyle, 100 breaststroke Parents: Hanh Pham and Ronnie Youngblood Hometown: Winchester…
Conference 21 West Wrestling
WINCHESTER — A once-dominant wrestling program returned to the top of the heap on Saturday. In a fiercely contested Conference 21 West tournament in which the top five teams were…
Conference 21 west swim meet
By ROBERT NIEDWIECKI | The Winchester Star WARRENTON — Sherando senior Daniel Milburn was figuratively on fire last week, setting school records in the 200-yard freestyle and the 100 backstroke…
James Wood girls gain piece of conference crown
By MARK SAWYER | Special to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — No matter what the situation is, what the circumstances are, what season or sport it is, when Handley and…
Handley boys thump James Wood for 16th straight win
By ROBERT STOCKS | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Following the opening tip, Handley’s Keevon Martin lobbed a pass toward the basket and senior Eli Bell finished it with a…
Girls’ Basketball – Saints 68, Colonels 54
WINCHESTER — James Wood made only 16 of 60 field goal attempts, including 7 of 31 3-pointers, in a loss to St. James (Md.) on Wednesday. The Colonels (12-6) —…
BOYS’ BASKETBALL – Titans 68, Colonels 43
STERLING — Dominion knocked down 11 3-pointers in defeating James Wood on Wednesday. The Colonels (7-11) — who trailed 36-20 at halftime — were led by Noah Sullivan (17 points),…
Wood’s Heishman to play volleyball for Tribe
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star James Wood senior Taylor Heishman is definitely glad she took her time in deciding where she wanted to play volleyball in college next…
Two late runs fuel Millbrook boys’ victory
By JERRY HOLSWORTH | Special to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Two late runs by the Millbrook boys’ basketball team, one at the end of the first half, and the…
Millbrook girls rout James Wood
By ROBERT STOCKS | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — After dropping its first game of the season to Sherando on Jan. 7, Millbrook’s girls’ basketball team put more emphasis on…
Wood finishes 3rd at Champe Cancer Classic
ALDIE — Matt Papastavrou and Bailey Eichelberger each won titles to help James Wood take third place at the nine-team John Champe Cancer Classic on Saturday. Papastavrou won at 152…
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL – Eagles 65, Colonels 44
ELKTON — East Rockingham outscored James Wood 38-24 in the first half en route to a win on Saturday. The Colonels (12-5) were led by Makayla Firebaugh (20 points, seven…
Swimming – Colonels girls win Black & Blue Invite
WINCHESTER — The Sherando boys and the James Wood girls were each victorious at the seventh annual Black & Blue Invitational that took place on Saturday at Jim Barnett Park’s…
WRESTLING – Colonels 45, Hawks 23
WINCHESTER — James Wood rallied from a 10-0 early deficit and rolled past Skyline in Northwestern District action on Wednesday. Jack Youngblood’s fall in 44 seconds in the 160-pound match…
James Wood girls spoil Sherando’s shot at conference title
WINCHESTER — James Wood made the Conference 21 West girls’ basketball tournament a lot more interesting by doing what no conference team had done all season — beat Sherando. The…
Colonel boys turn back Warriors
WINCHESTER — Sherando’s boys’ basketball team played nearly every phase of the game well Tuesday in its matchup with James Wood — except one. The Warriors went a dismal 10…
SWIMMING – Warriors sweep Colonels
WINCHESTER — The Sherando swim teams each completed perfect seasons in Northwestern District dual meets with victories over James Wood on Saturday morning at Jim Barnett Park’s War Memorial Building…
Wrestling – Wood goes 8-0 in duals
PURCELLVILLE — James Wood defeated all eight of its opponents at the two-day Loudoun Valley duals tournament that concluded on Saturday. On Friday, James Wood beat Broad Run 52-28, Westfield…
Millbrook boys hold off James Wood
By MARK SAWYER | Special to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Millbrook’s boys’ basketball team hasn’t had a home game in more than a month, but that hasn’t hurt the…
McDonald leads Pioneer girls past Colonels
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — There aren’t many teams that can put up points the way the Millbrook girls’ basketball team can, and the Pioneers’ explosiveness…
BOYS’ BASKETBALL – Colonels 58, Hawks 53
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood survived with six players out due to illness as the Colonels (6-8, 1-2 Northwestern District) slipped past Skyline. Leading 26-24 at the half, James Wood…
James Wood girls knock off Skyline
Star Staff Reports Jan 21, 2017 FRONT ROYAL — James Wood’s Amber Wooldridge scored 15 points, including three 3-pointers, to lead the Colonels in a 43-31 Northwestern District victory over…
James Wood girls rally past St. James
HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The James Wood girls’ basketball team overcame a nine-point deficit to start the fourth quarter to beat St. James (Md.) 45-43 on Wednesday. The Colonels trailed 38-29…
Seniors fuel Millbrook wrestling win over James Wood
By ROBERT STOCKS | The Winchester Star Jan 19, 2017 WINCHESTER — If Millbrook’s five senior wrestlers envisioned a perfect scenario for Senior Night, it probably would look something like…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood wrestler Bailey Eichelberger
By WALT MOODY | The Winchester Star James Wood High School 18-year-old senior Sport: Wrestling Position: 170 pounds. Parents: Christa and Wayne Eichelberger. Hometown: Wayne, Pa. What do you love…
James Wood boys end skid with win over Clarke County
By JERRY HOLSWORTH | Special to The Winchester Star BERRYVILLE — The James Wood boys’ basketball team jumped ahead early, then held on through three quarters to upend Clarke County…
James Wood girls cruise against Handley
By JERRY HOLSWORTH | Special to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — James Wood’s girls’ basketball team took advantage of Handley’s poor shooting to dominate the Judges 50-28 in a Northwestern…
Handley boys pull away from James Wood in second half
By ROBERT STOCKS | The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — On a night when shots just weren’t falling for Handley — especially from the perimeter — junior guard Kobe Tigney provided…
Wrestling – Colonels 66, Applemen 12
WINCHESTER — James Wood had six wrestlers win by pin in a non-district dual victory over Musselman (W.Va.) at Shirley Gymnasium on Wednesday. Corey Lemons (126 pounds), Jac Bobadilla (132),…
Hot start fuels James Wood girls in romp over Clarke County
By JOSH DORSEY Special to The Star BERRYVILLE — James Wood opened with a 3-pointer from Amanda Christian on Monday night against Clarke County and used that to jumpstart a…
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL – Colonels 63, Patriots 39
WINCHESTER — Hannah Arnold recorded 24 points and nine rebounds to lead James Wood to a victory over Washington (W.Va.) on Saturday at Shirley Gymnasium. Arnold made 11 of 17…
BOYS’ BASKETBALL – Patriots 72, Colonels 50
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — Washington (W.Va.) jumped out to a 26-5 lead over James Wood after one quarter and went on to win Saturday night. The Colonels (4-7) who trailed…
Wood’s Black wins title at 120 in Chantilly tourney
CHANTILLY — James Wood senior Aaron Black won the 120-pound championship at the Third annual Joe Verciglio Memorial Tournament at Chantilly High School on Saturday. Black led the way for…
Clarke County sweeps swim meet against James Wood
By JERRY HOLSWORTH Special to The Star WINCHESTER — Clarke County’s swim team took 17 of 22 combined races to sweep James Wood in a dual meet at the Jim…
Sherando edges James Wood 33-32 in wrestling thriller
By JERRY HOLSWORTH Special to The Star WINCHESTER — In a meet typical of the ones staged over the years by cross-county wrestling rivals Sherando and James Wood, the Warriors…
Boys’ Basketball – Warriors’ subs provide spark in victory over Wood
By WALT MOODY Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY — Logan Vaught, Tad Dean and Aaron Banks didn’t start for the Sherando boys’ basketball team on Tuesday night. But, the trio had…
Girls’ Basketball – Sherando’s fast start too much for Wood girls
By MARK SAWYER Special to The Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY — The opening night of district play is always much anticipated and met with enthusiasm and intensity, especially when two…
Boys’ Basketball – Warriors 42, Colonels 41
BOONSBORO, Md. — James Wood’s fourth-quarter rally fell just short as Colonels lost in the host team in the title game of the Boonsboro Holiday Classic. James Wood (4-5) trailed…
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL – Falcons 69, Colonels 47
BOONSBORO, Md. — Poolesville (Md.) broke open a two-point game by outscoring James Wood 20-10 in the second quarter of the Boonsboro (Md.) Holiday Tournament championship game on Wednesday. The…
James Wood girls swim to victories
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI Winchester Star WINCHESTER — In the middle of the 200-meter freestyle relay, Milbrook coach Will Sigler offered some sage advice to his swimmers who were still standing…
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL – Colonels 61, Applemen 41
BOONSBORO, Md. — James Wood blew open a tight game in the third quarter and cruised behind an outstanding all-around game from Amber Wooldridge against Musselman in the Boonsboro Tournament.…
James Wood boys win on last-second free throw
BOONSBORO, Md. — Ben Sear made his final free throw attempt with 0.2 seconds left as James Wood rallied to a 59-58 victory against Brunswick, Md., in the Boonsboro (Md.)…
All-Area Football (James Wood)
Offense (2nd Team) Noah Sullivan, James Wood senior TE Isaac Schrantz, James Wood senior FB/OL Dominic Revetta, James Wood junior OL Defense (2nd Team) Dominic Revetta, James Wood junior DL…
All-Area Volleyball First Team
Savanna Pearson MIllbrook — Senior Outside hitter In her first season at outside hitter, Pearson showed her versatility as an all-around player with 231 kills, 172 digs, 135 service points, including…
All-Area Volleyball Second Team
Leilani Burch — James Wood senior outside hitter/libero Emily Lowman — Millbrook senior libero Mackenzie Cornwell — Sherando senior setter/outside hitter Morgan Biggs — James Wood junior hitter Emily Cleveland — Millbrook senior middle hitter Elizabeth Carroll — Millbrook senior setter Jessica…
Black’s win leads Colonels at Walters-Copp Invitational
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI Winchester Star The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — James Wood senior Aaron Black made sure someone was standing at the top of the podium at the Colonels’ own…
SWIMMING: City-County Holiday Sprints
WINCHESTER — The Sherando boys won by 119 points and the girls won by 15 at the City-County Holiday Sprints on Wednesday at Jim Barnett Park’s War Memorial Building. The…
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL – Colonels 64, Patriots 39
CHARLES TOWN , W.Va. — Makayla Firebaugh scored 22 points to lead James Wood to a non-district victory over Washington on Wednesday night. Firebaugh also led the Colonels in rebounds…
WRESTLING – Walters/Copp Holiday Wrestling Tournament (Day 1)
WINCHESTER — Handley is in second place heading into the second and final day of action at the 17-team Willie Walters/Jaye Copp Holiday Wrestling Tournament at James Wood High School.…
All-Area Girls’ Cross Country Runner of the Year: Kenzie Konyar
WINCHESTER — Instead of entering her first varsity cross country season with a lot of expectations, James Wood freshman Kenzie Konyar made the clock her main competition. Konyar targeted the…
All-Area Girls’ Cross Country Team
Kenzie Konyar James Wood — Freshman Konyar won the Conference 21 West championship (19 minutes, 46 seconds) at Kernstown Battlefield and qualified for state by finishing 17th (20:29) at the…
All-Area Boys’ Cross County Team
Alec Schrank Millbrook — Senior An all-district, all-region and all-state performer for the Pioneers, Schrank won both the Conference 21 West (16 minutes, five seconds) and 4A West Region (16:07)…
SWIMMING – Colonels sweep double dual
STRASBURG — The James Wood boys and girls each defeated Strasburg and Stonewall Jackson in dual meet action on Thursday at the Signal Knob Recreation Center. The Colonel boys defeated…
All-Area Golf Team
Brett Loy Sherando — Senior Loy posted a stroke average of *70.9 (first in Winchester Frederick County). Won or shared the lead in 10 of his 12 compeitions. Won the…
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL – Colonels 37, Eagles 34
WINCHESTER — James Wood outscored Clarke County 10-4 in the third quarter to take a three-point lead, and the Colonels went on to to defeat the Eagles Saturday. James Wood…
Second quarter propels Wood girls past Goretti
Star staff reports HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The James Wood girls’ basketball team broke a tie game by outscoring St. Maria Goretti (Md.) 21-8 in the second quarter, and the Colonels…
Colonel boys edge Broadway in OT
JERRY HOLSWORTH Special to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — It took an extra five minutes to do it, but James Wood overcame a pesky Broadway team to win 51-44 in…
Wood bounces back to wrestle win over Handley
Jerry Holsworth WINCHESTER — James Wood registered five pins Wednesday to take its dual wresting match with rival Handley 42-28 at Maddex-Omps Gymnasium. Although the Colonels triumphed in the end,…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood High School girls’ basketball player Amanda Christian
Walt Moody The Winchester Star Amanda Christian James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Basketball. Position: Shooting guard Parents: Febra and Mike Christian. Hometown: Winchester Nicknames: People call me Mander…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood High School boys’ basketball player Noah Sullivan
Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star Noah Sullivan James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Basketball. Position: Power forward Parents: Kevin Sullivan and Alesia Richards. Hometown: Winchester What do you love…
2016 Swim Preview
WINCHESTER — Clarke County head coach Carol Marshall said her girls were nervous as they prepared to face Sherando in their season-opening swim meet on Dec. 1. “They were a…
James Wood wrestlers win Horz Invitational title
Star staff reports BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — James Wood placed seven wrestlers in the top three overall in their respective weight classes to take first place at the Max Horz…
Colonels wrestlers leading Horz Inviatational
Star staff reports BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — James Wood had five wrestlers go unbeaten during the opening day of the Max Horz Invitational wrestling tournament at Berkeley Springs High School…
James Wood boys fall to Harrisonburg
Josh Dorsey Special to The Star WINCHESTER — James Wood trailed wire-to-wire against Harrisonburg on Thursday and came up on the losing side of the scoreboard for the first time…
Boys’ Basketball – Colonels 50, Wolverines 34
PURCELLVILLE — James Wood made 34 of 45 free throws and outscored Woodgrove 32-17 in the second half to win in Conference 21 West action on Tuesday. The Colonels (2-0,…
Arnold, Firebaugh lead Wood past Wolverines
Jerry Holsworth Special to The Star WINCHESTER — James Wood used a flurry of 3-pointers and a tenacious zone defense to jump ahead early on Woodgrove, then converted from the…
High School Boys’ Basketball Preview
Walt Moody The Winchester Star Most of last season, the Handley boys’ basketball team took its share of lumps. With nearly an entire lineup of underclassmen, the Judges were 7-7…
2016 Girls’ Basketball Preview
Robert Stocks The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — With all but two players returning from last year’s team that won 21 games and reached the Group 4A state quarterfinals, Millbrook’s girls’…
2016 Wrestling Preview
Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The cupboard will be pretty full this year as the Clarke County wrestling team makes a run at its third straight 2A East…
James Wood girls drop OT thriller to Martinsburg
WINCHESTER — Young and talented teams are often very exciting to watch play and grow. The James Wood girls’ basketball team is going to be exciting this season, and for…
Boy’s Basketball – Colonels 55, Patriots 43
WINCHESTER — Sam Costin scored 23 points and had six rebounds and five assists to lead James Wood to a season-opening victory over Park View at Donald H. Shirley Gymnasium…
JWHS student helps create Bailey’s Closet to honor friend
The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Cassie Sparrow remembers her friend Maryanne “Bailey” Huffman as a fashionista. “Bailey loved thrift stores and could put together great outfits with what she found,”…
Hillyard earn 4A all-state 2nd team volleyball honors
Star staff report CHARLOTTESVILLE — Seniors Savanna Pearson of Millbrook and Megan Hillyard of James Wood were named to the Group 4A all-state volleyball second team released by the Virginia…
VHSL honors six county cheerleaders
Star staff reports CHARLOTTESVILLE — Six Frederick County cheerleaders were named Group 4A all-state in selections announced by the Virginia High School League on Wednesday. James Wood — which placed…
Fall Athletes Honored
Congratulations to the following fall athletes who have recently earned honors at the conference, regional, and state levels in their respective sports! All-Conference 21 West volleyball: Megan Hillyard & Taylor…
Wood’s Hillyard named all-region
Star staff reports WINCHESTER — Millbrook senior outside hitter Savanna Pearson, and James Wood senior setter Megan Hillyard were both named as first-team selections on the All-4A West Region volleyball…
Jamestown stops Wood in state volleyball semifinals
Marty O’Brien Special to The Star JAMES CITY — James Wood hung with Region 4A East volleyball champion Jamestown on Tuesday. But in each set, the Eagles had the answer…
Raiders sweep Wood in regional volleyball final
Star staff reports LEESBURG — Loudoun County swept James Wood 3-0 in the 4A West Region volleyball championship at Loudoun County High School in Leesburg on Saturday night. The Raiders…
Konyar earn all-state honors
Robert Stocks The Winchester Star THE PLAINS — After the opening mile of the Group 4A state cross country championship race, Millbrook senior Alec Schrank thought he was right where…
James Wood’s Day signs to play volleyball at Virginia State
Robert Stocks The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — James Wood senior middle hitter Ashanti Day made her first visit to Virginia State University when she was a sophomore and from that…
Colonels storm back in fifth set to earn state berth
Robert Stocks The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Facing a 10-4 deficit in the fifth set against Heritage, James Wood’s volleyball team found itself five points from elimination in the 4A…
James Wood rallies to advance to 4A West volleyball semifinals
-Jerry Holsworth Special to The Star WINCHESTER — Heading into her senior season, James Wood’s outside hitter Leilani Burch was poised to receive the honors due one of the top…
Colonels 3rd in 4A State Cheer Competition
-Robert NIEDZWIECKI The Winchester Star James Wood took third and Millbrook took fourth in Group 4A, and Clarke County took third in Group 2A at the Virginia High School League…
Colonels win Conference 21 West volleyball title
WINCHESTER — A two-point deficit in the third set proved to be the most adversity James Wood faced in the Conference 21 West Tournament volleyball championship match against Woodgrove on…
H.S. Football Preview: Handley at James Wood
Handley at James Wood When: Today, 7 p.m. Where: James Wood’s Jerry L. Kelican Stadium. Records: Handley Judges (1-8, 0-3 Northwestern District); James Wood Colonels (2-7, 1-2). Last week: Handley…
James Wood advances to Conference 21 West volleyball final
Jerry Holsworth Special to The Star WINCHESTER — James Wood outside hitter Taylor Heishman proved to be too much for Handley on Wednesday. The senior scored on nine kills and…
4A West Cross Country Championship
Robert Stocks The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Millbrook senior Alec Schrank’s cross country resume looked pretty impressive even before the 4A West Region cross country championship at Kernstown Battlefield on…
Pioneers win region cheer title
Robert NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star The Millbrook cheerleading team won its first region title in program history by taking the 4A West Region championship on Saturday at Rock Ridge High School…
Ailing James Wood tumbles against Spring Mills
Walt Moody The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — It’s not a good sign for a football team to look behind the bench and see that the cheerleaders nearly outnumber the guys…
H.S. Football Preview: Spring Mills at James Wood
Spring Mills, W.Va. at James Wood When: Today, 7 p.m. Where: James Wood’s Jerry L. Kelican Stadium. Records: Spring Mills Cardinals (4-4); James Wood Colonels (2-6). Last week: Spring Mills…
Boys’ Conference 21 West Cross Country
WINCHESTER — Although the top time at the Conference 21 West boys’ cross country championship race belonged to Millbrook senior Alec Schrank, Handley couldn’t have picked a better time to…
Girls’ Conference 21 West Cross Country
WINCHESTER — Finishing last at the 2015 Conference 21 West championship in Purcellville was something Handley’s girls’ cross country team hoped to erase from their collective memory at Wednesday’s conference…
Volleyball – Colonels 3, Hawks 0
FRONT ROYAL — Megan Hillyard led James Wood in three statistical categories as the Colonels rolled to a 25-10, 25-17, 25-12 Northwestern District victory over Skyline on Tuesday. Hillyard dished…
Smith Leads Pioneers To Romp Over Colonels
Posted: October 22, 2016By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The Millbrook football team has proven throughout the year that it only needs a sliver of space to score from…
Millbrook Beats Wood For 17th Straight Volleyball Victory
Posted: October 21, 2016By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — When Millbrook sophomore setter Jordan Reid dove to get a hand on a surprise attack from James Wood setter Megan…
Game Of The Week: James Wood At Millbrook
Posted: October 21, 2016By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — There’s been a lot of people on social media this week pointing out last year’s 72-0 win by Millbrook over…
Conference 21 West Cheerleading Championship
Posted: October 20, 2016By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — It’s becoming something of a habit for Millbrook’s cheerleading squad to perform well at conference competitions. For the…
Volleyball – Colonels 3, Cardinals 0
SPRING MILLS, W.Va. — James Wood swept Spring Mills (W.Va.) by the scores of 25-16, 25-15, 25-19 on Monday night. The Colonels (15-1) were led by Taylor Heishman (14 kills),…
Cross Country – Third Battle Invitational
Posted: October 17, 2016By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Millbrook’s Alec Schrank wanted to try to run the fastest time ever for a Pioneer runner at the Third Battle…
Colonels Thump Skyline To End Skid
Posted: October 15, 2016 By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI The Winchester Star James Wood’s Tyler Arnold breaks loose for a 16-yard touchdown run in the first quarter of Friday’s game against Skyline. Arnold…
Wood Sweeps Skyline In Volleyball
Posted: October 12, 2016 By STAR STAFF REPORTS WINCHESTER — James Wood bounced back from its first loss of the season to sweep Skyline 3-0 (25-6, 25-10, 25-14) on Tuesday in…
Cross Country – Glory Days Invitational
Posted: October 10, 2016By STAR STAFF REPORTS MANASSAS — Millbrook senior Alec Schrank won the seeded race with a time of 16 minutes, four seconds at the Glory Days Invitational…
Game Of The Week: James Wood At Sherando
Posted: October 7, 2016By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY — With three straight losses and a 1-4 record, the season certainly hasn’t gone the way the James Wood football…
GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY – Colonels capture district mini
WINCHESTER — James Wood scored 24 points to win by 30 points at the second Northwestern District mini on Wednesday at the Third Battle of Winchester course. Skyline was second…
BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY – Colonels win district mini
WINCHESTER — James Wood scored 37 points to win by 19 points at the second Northwestern District mini on Wednesday at the Third Battle of Winchester course. Handley — led…
Millbrook Hands James Wood First Volleyball Loss
Posted: October 7, 2016By JOSH DORSEYSpecial to The Star By Josh Dorsey Special to The Star WINCHESTER — Millbrook had its perfect season end in its opening match. But since…
VOLLEYBALL – Colonels 3, Hubs 0
HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The James Wood volleyball team stayed perfect at 12-0, winning by the scores of 25-5, 25-17, 25-21 over North Hagerstown (Md.) on Tuesday night. The Colonels were…
District Cheer
Posted: October 5, 2016Star staff reports WINCHESTER — Millbrook captured the Northwestern District cheerleading competition with 226 points on Tuesday at Handley’s Maddex-Omps Gymnasium. James Wood took second with 196…
James Wood Girls Win Stampede Cross Country Title
Posted: October 3, 2016By STAR STAFF REPORTS ROMNEY, W.Va. — Kenzie Konyar placed fifth overall to pace James Wood’s cross country team to the team title at the Buffalo Wild…
Wood Volleyball Takes 4-Set Battle With Judges
Posted: September 30, 2016By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — James Wood senior Megan Hillyard said she only remembers close matches, so Thursday night’s Northwestern District volleyball match against Handley…
James Wood Tumbles Against Hedgesville
Posted: September 24, 2016 By MARK SAWYER Special to the Star HEDGESVILLE, W.Va. — Following two disappointing losses, the James Wood High School football team was hoping for a little good…
Preview – James Wood at Hedgesville, W.Va.
When: Today, 7 p.m. Where: Hedgesville High School Records: James Wood Colonels (1-3), Hedgesville Eagles(2-2). Last week: James Wood lost to Strasburg 35-14; Hedgesville lost to Jefferson 40-34 Last year:…
Gold – Conference 21 West Tournament
Posted: September 23, 2016By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchesester Star FRONT ROYAL — Though Sherando was without 2014 Group 4A state champion Brett Loy at the season-opening Curly Licklickider Invitational at Shenandoah…
Volleyball – Colonels 3, Wildcats 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood improved to 10-0 by beating Williamsport (Md.) by the scores of 25-18, 25-16, 25-13 on Thursday. Leilani Burch (13 kills and 14 digs), Taylor Heishman (nine…
VHSL Approves Northwestern District Expansion
Posted: September 22, 2016Star staff report As expected, Sherando High School will stay in Group 4 instead of being moved to Group 5 beginning in the 2017-18 school year, and…
CROSS COUNTRY – Wood girls win meet at Central
WOODSTOCK — James Wood freshman Kenzie Konyar took first place to lead the Colonels to the team title at a three-team meet at Central High School on Wednesday afternoon. Konyar…
Volleyball – Burch Leads Colonels Past Hampshire
Posted: September 21, 2016By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Senior Leilani Burch drove home 14 kills and added two aces to help James Wood sweep Hampshire 3-0…
Volleyball – Colonels 3, Cardinals 0
WINCHESTER — Unbeaten James Wood cruised early and then pulled out a long third set for a 25-10, 25-12 29-27 triumph over Spring Mills (W.Va.) on Monday. Taylor Heishman led…
Golf – Northwestern Mini
Posted: September 20, 2016Star staff reports Star staff reports FRONT ROYAL — Sherando’s Brett Loy blitzed the field as the Warriors cruised to a dominating win a Northwestern District mini…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood High School Volleyball Player Leilani Burch
Posted: September 20, 2016 Sport: Volleyball. Position: Outside hitter Parents: Kim and Matt Burch. Hometown: Winchester What do you love about volleyball: I like having teammates. It’s creates a whole…
Oatlands Invitational Cross Country Meet
Posted: September 19, 2016 By STAR STAFF REPORTS LEESBURG — Millbrook senior Alec Schrank finished third overall at the 56-team Oatlands Invitational cross country meet on Saturday. Schrank finished with a…
Colonels Top Warriors In Five Sets
Posted: September 17, 2016 By STAR STAFF REPORTS STEPHENS CITY — Leilani Burch, Jessica Putnam and Taylor Heishman combined for 43 kills as unbeaten James Wood outlasted Sherando 18-25, 25-10, 25-18,…
James Wood Tumbles Against Strasburg
Posted: September 17, 2016 By MARK SAWYER Special to the Star STRASBURG — Looking to rebound from a disappointing loss to Warren County last Friday, the James Wood High School football…
Football Preview: James Wood at Strasburg
When: Today, 7:30 p.m. Where: Strasburg High School Records: James Wood Colonels (1-2); Strasburg Rams (2-1). Last week: James Wood lost to Warren County 16-7; Strasburg defeated Riverside 22-8. Last…
Golf – Conference 21 Mini
Posted: September 16, 2016 Star staff reports FRONT ROYAL — Sherando senior Brett Loy took first place with an even-par 72 on Thursday at the Conference 21 West golf mini…
James Wood Remains Unbeaten In Volleyball
Posted: September 15, 2016Star staff reports ALDIE — The James Wood volleyball team improved to 6-0 with a 3-0 (25-7, 25-18, 25-16) win over John Champe on Wednesday night. Leilani…
Golf – Skyline Invite
Posted: September 14, 2016By STAR STAFF REPORTS FRONT ROYAL — Brett Loy fired a 3-under par 68 to take medalist honors as Sherando placed fifth at the ninth annual Skyline…
Golf – Pioneers 162, Colonels 176
FRONT ROYAL — Millbrook defeated James Wood in a Northwestern District dual on the White Nine at SVGC on Monday. The Pioneers’ Andy Kim and James Wood’s Tyler Mounts each…
Cross Country – Judges Classic
Posted: September 12, 2016By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Millbrook’s Alec Schrank knew he had a couple of competitors right on his heels through the first two miles of…
Wildcats Shut Down James Wood
Posted: September 10, 2016By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Warren County took advantage of excellent field position on most of its offensive possessions thanks to poor execution…
Football Preview: Warren County at James Wood
When: Today, 7 p.m. Where: Jerry L. Kelican Stadium, James Wood High School. Records: Warren County Wildcats (0-1); James Wood Colonels (1-1). Last week: Warren County did not play; James…
James Wood Volleyball Remains Unbeaten
Posted: September 9, 2016By STAR STAFF REPORTS Star staff reports PURCELLVILLE — James Wood remained unbeaten in Conference 21 West with a 3-0 volleyball sweep over Woodgrove on Thursday night.…
VOLLEYBALL – Colonels 3, Patriots 0
CHARLES TOWN — Taylor Heishman led James Wood with nine kills as the Colonels swept Washington (W.Va.) in a non-district match. The Colonels won 25-11, 25-18, and 25-13. Jessica Putnam…
Wood Girls Win Cross Country District Mini
Posted: September 8, 2016By STAR STAFF REPORTS WINCHESTER — Millbrook’s boys’ cross country team placed all five runners in the top 12 overall to win the Northwestern District Mini Meet…
GOLF Colonels 195, Judges 204
WINCHESTER — James Wood junior Tyler Mounts bested the rest of the field by six shots as the Colonels defeated Handley in a Northwestern District dual on Tuesday at the…
GOLF Colonels 195, Judges 204
WINCHESTER — James Wood junior Tyler Mounts bested the rest of the field by six shots as the Colonels defeated Handley in a Northwestern District dual on Tuesday at the…
P. Wendell Dick Hall of Fame Class of 2016
James Wood Athletic Association’sP. Wendell Dick Hall of Fame FOR USE BEFORE September 9, 2016 Issued: Sept. 1, 2016(JWAA To Induct 10 Into Athletic Hall of Fame) WINCHESTER, VA——–Eight athletes…
Freshman Fuels James Wood’s Rout Of Park View
Posted: September 3, 2016By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star STERLING — James Wood freshman William Crowder’s 95-yard kickoff return was the lone highlight in the Colonels’ season-opening loss to Heritage a…
GOLF – Eagles 177, Colonels 184
FRONT ROYAL — Clarke County defeated James Wood in a dual match at Blue Ridge Shadows on Thursday. Tyler Mounts of James Wood had the lowest individual score (41), but…
Football Preview: James Wood at Park View
When: Today, 7 p.m. Where: Park View High School. Records: James Wood Colonels (0-1); Park View Patriots(1-0) Last week: James Wood lost to Heritage 34-7; Park View beat Manassas Park…
Colonels Blank Streaks In Volleyball
Posted: September 2, 2016By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Harrisonburg might have the nickname, but the only streaks in Thursday night’s Conference 21 West volleyball match belonged to James…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood High School Golfer Tyler Mounts
Posted: August 30, 2016 James Wood High School 16-year-old junior Sport: Golf. Parents: Kristen and Jared Mounts. Hometown: Winchester Nickname: T-Money and Ty What do you love about golf: You…
Heritage’s Speed Too Much For James Wood
Posted: August 27, 2016By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Mistakes and turnovers made it a long night for James Wood’s football team in its season opener against Heritage. The…
Football Preview – Heritage at James Wood
When: Today, 7 p.m. Where: Jerry L. Kelican Stadium, James Wood High School. Records: Heritage Pride (0-0); James Wood Colonels (0-0). Last year: Heritage won55-21. Players to watch: Heritage —…
Wood Rallies Past Kettle Run In Volleyball
Posted: August 26, 2016By STAR STAFF REPORTS NOKESVILLE — The James Wood volleyball team routed Kettle Run in the fourth game and went on to a 3-2 (20-25, 25-17, 24-26,…
Boys’ Cross Country Preview: Conference 21 West Race To Look Much Different
Posted: August 25, 2016By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — With 11 of the top 20 runners at last year’s Conference 21 West meet graduating, the race for the conference…
James Wood Clobbers Central In Volleyball Opener
Posted: August 24, 2016By JERRY HOLDSWORTHSpecial to the Star WINCHESTER — James Woods’ girl’s volleyball team kicked off its 2016 season with a bang Tuesday, demolishing Central 25-8, 25-8, 25-4.…
H.S. Football Preview: Colonels Look To Overcome Small Numbers
Posted: August 23, 2016By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The James Wood football team’s lowest point in an otherwise solid season in 2015 came on Oct. 23. Without leading…
Colonels’ Schrantz Shedding Pounds And Tacklers
Posted: August 23, 2016By WALT MOODYThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Isaac Schrantz had a problem. After finishing up his his junior season at James Wood last year, the second-team all-Conference…
Girls’ Cross Country Preview
Posted: August 19, 2016By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Clarke County High School’s girls’ cross country team placed all seven runners in the top 25 at the Conference 35…
Volleyball Preview: Area Teams Set The Bar High
Posted: August 17, 2016By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Millbrook returns all but two players from last season’s volleyball team that finished with a 20-4 overall record, so it’s…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood Football Player Dade Carroll
Posted: August 16, 2016 James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Football. Position: Quarterback and defensive back Parents: Dianne and David Carroll. Hometown: Winchester What do you love about football:…
Bryan Gunter Memorial Finals
Posted: August 13, 2016By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — For the second straight year, Sherando senior Brett Loy and Loudoun Valley junior Ryan Hammer walked to the 15th hole…
Bryan Gunter Memorial Golf Tournament
Posted: August 12, 2016By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star FRONT ROYAL — The first step toward reversing the result of last year’s Bryan Gunter Memorial Golf Tournament is complete. Sherando senior…
Football – Colonels Have New Faces, Veterans In Different Places
Posted: August 5, 2016By WALT MOODY WINCHESTER — At the end of Wednesday’s football practice at Kelican Stadium, the James Wood High players held the helmets aloft and chanted, “We…
Golf Preview
Posted: August 8, 2016By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — A year ago, Sherando qualified for its first regional tournament since 2012, and the Warriors nearly qualified for the state…
Girls’ Athlete Of The Year Honorable Mention
Posted: July 2, 2016 Grace Greene James Wood — Senior BASKETBALL: Averaged 10.7 points, a team-high 10.1 rebounds, and a team-high .493 field goal percentage. Selected to Conference 21 West…
Baseball All-Area First Team
Posted: June 30, 2016 Anthony Simonelli Millbrook — Junior — Pitcher Earning first team All-Conference 21 West, All-4A West Region and second team Group 4A all-state honors, Simonelli led Millbrook…
Baseball All-Area Second Team
Posted: June 30, 2016 Michael Usa — Sherando freshman pitcher Ryan Kennedy — Millbrook junior pitcher Kyle Keenan — Millbrook junior catcher Eli Warren — James Wood senior infielder Austin…
Softball Player Of The Year: James Wood’s Lindsey Anderson
Posted: June 29, 2016By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — When James Wood sophomore Lindsey Anderson isn’t practicing or playing softball, she’s most comfortable hunting or horseback riding or just…
Softball Coach Of The Year: James Wood’s Todd Baker
Posted: June 29, 2016 James Wood’s Todd Baker — The Winchester Star’s Softball Coach of the Year — guided the Colonels to a 16-8 record, including a 5-2 mark in…
All-Area Softball First Team
Posted: June 29, 2016 Lindsey Anderson — James Wood — Sophomore — CatcherA first team All-Conference 21 West selection and second team all-state pick, Anderson batted a team-best .449 and…
All-Area Softball Second Team
Posted: June 29, 2016 Marissa Webb — Sherando junior pitcherMegan Hicks — Clarke sophomore pitcherSarah Marshall — Sherando sophomore catcherLexi Schlag — Sherando senior infielderGabby Mammano — Handley senior infielderKorenn…
Boys’ Tennis: All-Area First Team
Posted: June 28, 2016 Parker Wilson Handley — Senior Wilson defended his Group 4A singles and doubles titles and helped the Judges win their first state title since 2005. Wilson…
All-Area Girls Tennis Team
Posted: June 27, 2016 Meredith Watts — Handley — SophomoreWatts recorded a 16-5 record at No. 1 singles for the Judges. She captured the Conference 21 West title and advanced…
All-Area Girls’ Track & Field Team
Posted: June 25, 2016 Davina Lane Sherando — Junior — Hurdles/Sprints Lane was the Group 4A state champion in the 100 hurdles and 300 hurdles. Lane posted the area’s best…
All-Area Boys’ Track & Field Team
Posted: June 25, 2016 Tyler Cox-Philyaw Millbrook — Senior — Distance At the Group 4A meet, Cox-Philyaw won the 1,600 for the area’s only boys’ state title and placed sixth…
All-Area Boys’ Soccer Teams
All-Area Boys’ Soccer First Team Seth Bridgeforth — Handley — Senior — ForwardBridgeforth scored a team-high and single-season school-record 33 goals, and added 12 assists. Bridgeforth was a 4A West…
Girls’ Soccer Player Of The Year: James Wood’s Emily Denton
Posted: June 23, 2016By BY ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — When she was healthy this year, James Wood senior forward Emily Denton was about as close to unstoppable as…
All-Area Girls’ Soccer Teams
All-Area Girls’ Soccer First Team Emily Denton Wood — Senior — Forward Denton led area public school players in goals (35, a school record) and led Winchester-Frederick County public school…
Five Locals Earn All-State Honors In Girls’ Soccer
Posted: June 15, 2016By STAR STAFF REPORTS Four Clarke County players and James Wood senior forward Emily Denton earned Virginia High School League girls’ soccer all-state honors in selections announced…
GIRLS’ SOCCER – Denton honored
James Wood senior Emily Denton and Handley senior Kara Johnson were the lone area honorees as the 4A West All-Region teams were announced. Denton, who led area public school players…
JWAA Chipotle Fundraiser – June 27th
Show your team spirit by joining us for a fundraiser to support James Wood Athletic Association. Come in to the Chipotle at 2012 S Pleasant Valley Rd in Winchester on…
Walker Leaves Wood Program
Posted: June 8, 2016By ROB NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — After 12 seasons and 253 wins, Greg Walker has resigned as James Wood’s wrestling coach. Walker said Tuesday he is…
Postponed State Track Events Will Be Finished Wednesday
Posted: June 7, 2016By ROB NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The Group 4A and Group 3A state track and field meets will be completed after all, but because some athletes…
Storms Cancel Some Events At State Track Meet
Posted: June 6, 2016By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star HARRISONBURG — Exhausted from the heat and their recently completed 1,600-meter run, seniors Tyler Cox-Philyaw of Millbrook and Trevor Whiteside of Sherando…
Colonels’ Greene Captures 4A Discus Crown
Posted: June 4, 2016By ROB NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star It took five rounds for someone to finally pass Grace Greene. Not surprisingly, that was the moment that brought out her best.…
State Track Preview: Girls Hope To End Title Drought
Posted: June 3, 2016By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — It’s been three years since a local girl won a state title in outdoor track and field, but the three…
SOFTBALL – Cavaliers 5, Colonels 1
HILLSVILLE — James Wood’s season ended with a 4A West Region quarterfinal loss to Carroll County on Monday. No other details were reported. The Colonels’ record is 16-8.
Softball – Strong Pitching, Errorless Fielding Help Wood Advance
Posted: May 28, 2016By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star James Wood’s Lindsey Anderson is mobbed by teammates at home plate after Anderson belted a three-run home run in the…
Girls’ Basketball – Colonels’ Brooks To Play For NAIA Team
Posted: May 28, 2016 By ROB NIEDZWIECKI The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — College recruiting trips are usually pretty standard — high school athlete tours campus, athlete talks with the coaches,…
Wolverines Ace Silences Colonels
Posted: May 26, 2016By JOSH DORSEYSpecial to The Winchester Star PURCELLVILLE — No opponent has had much luck hitting against Woodgrove ace Camryn Dolby. James Wood was no exception. Dolby…
Colonels Third In Girls’ Meet
Posted: May 26, 2016By ROB NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star SOUTH RIDING — It remains to be seen if Sherando junior Davina Lane will win the first state title of her decorated…
All Conference Baseball
WINCHESTER — Millbrook swept the top three honors and the Pioneers placed six players on the All-Conference 21 West team which was announced on Monday. Anthony Simonelli, who was 8-0…
Girl’s Soccer – Millbrook Headed To Regionals After Upset
Posted: May 24, 2016By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — It’s safe to say the Millbrook girls’ soccer team likes tournaments this season. The Pioneers were 2-12 in…
Pioneers’ Pitching Turns Back Scrappy Colonels
Posted: May 24, 2016By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — James Wood sent 26 batters to the plate in the Conference 21 West tournament semifinal baseball game against Millbrook, and…
Softball – All-Conference 21 West team named
WINCHESTER — James Wood High School placed four players on the All-Conference 21 West first team. Pitcher Lani Spielman, catcher Lindsey Anderson, shortstop Coureney Harper and outfielder Taylor Woolsey received…
Softball – Colonels 10, Pioneers 0
WINCHESTER — Third-seeded James Wood beat No. 6 Millbrook 10-0 in a game shortened to five innings because of the mercy rule at Ridge Field on Friday. No other details…
BASEBALL – Colonels 3, Blue Streaks 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood pitchers Joel Smith and Cameron Gross combined to shut out Harrisonburg in the Conference 21 West baseball quarterfinals at R. Charles Hott Field on Friday night.…
GIRLS’ SOCCER – Denton headlines All-Conference team
WINCHESTER — High-scoring James Wood forward Emily Denton is the the Conference 21 West Player of the Year in voting by the league coaches. Denton netted an area-high 35 goals…
BOYS’ TENNIS – Conference 21 West Tournament
WINCHESTER — Handley senior Parker Wilson defeated James Wood’s Evan Dokken in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2, in the Conference 21 West Tournament at the Slaughter Tennis Pavilion on Thursday. Wilson,…
Boy’s Soccer – All-Conference Honors
WINCHESTER — Handley’s Seth Bridgeforth, who scored in every game this season for the unbeaten Judges (16-0), is the Conference 21 West Player of the Year in voting by the…
Track & Field – Pioneer Boys, Colonels Girls Capture Titles
Posted: May 20, 2016By ROB NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The performances of the James Wood girls and Millbrook boys over the last five weeks suggested they just might be…
Boys’ Soccer – Warriors Win On Set Play
Posted: May 20, 2016By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — A play the Sherando boys’ soccer team worked on at the end of Wednesday’s practice paid off for the Warriors…
Softball – Colonels 10, Judges 0
WINCHESTER — Lani Spielman and Lauren King combined to pitch a five-inning perfect game as James Wood beat Handley in a Northwestern District and Conference 21 West game that was…
SOFTBALL – Warriors 6, Colonels 5
WINCHESTER — Down two runs, River Baird hit a grand slam in the sixth inning for Sherando, and the Warriors went on to defeat James Wood in Conference 21 West…
GIRLS’ SOCCER – Colonels 4, Hawks 0
WINCHESTER — Emily Denton increased her school-record goal total to 35 with three in a Northwestern District win over Skyline on Monday. Also for the Colonels (9-6-1, 5-2-1), Katie Padgett…
BOYS’ SOCCER – Colonels 4, Hawks 1
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood completed its regular season with a Northwestern District win over Skyline on Monday. For the Colonels (7-8-1, 2-5-1 district), Colin Watts, Aidan Houser, Liam Ebert…
SOFTBALL – Hawks 2, Colonels 0
FRONT ROYAL — Skyline defeated James Wood in a Northwestern District game on Monday. The Colonels’ Lani Spielman allowing only three hits in a complete-game effort, but two errors helped…
BOYS’ TENNIS – Judges 5, Colonels 0
WINCHESTER — Handley, the No. 1 seed, dropped just two games in five completed singles matches as the unbeaten Judges clinched a regional playoff spot with a triumph over No.…
Morris Helps Colonels Tie Millbrook
Posted: May 16, 2016By JOSH DORSEYSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Weather forced the James Wood boys’ soccer team to play its Senior Day game against Millbrook at the…
BASEBALL – Warriors 4, Colonels 0
STEPHENS CITY — Hunter Entsminger went 1 for 3 and drove in two runs to lead Sherando to a Conference 21 West victory over James Wood on Saturday. Lucas Barbe…
TRACK AND FIELD – Colonels win J.J. Updike meet
HARRISONBURG — Sophomore Rene Rosso won three events to lead James Wood to first place at the 16-school J.J. Updike Last Chance Invitational on Saturday at Harrisonburg High School, and…
Colonel Girls Blank Pioneers
Posted: May 16, 2016By STAR STAFF REPORTS WINCHESTER — Senior Emily Denton scored two goals and assisted on another score to lead James Wood to a 4-0 victory over Millbrook…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Judges 5, Colonels 2
WINCHESTER — Third-seeded Handley won four singles and one doubles match to defeat No. 6 James Wood in the Conference 21 West quarterfinals on Friday. The Judges (11-4) will play…
Boys’ Tennis – Colonels 5, Wolverines 2
WINCHESTER — Fourth-seeded James Wood won four singles and one doubles match to defeat No. 5 Woodgrove in the Conference 21 West quarterfinals on Friday. James Wood (11-4) will play…
Rain Leads To Chaotic Schedule For Teams
Posted: May 14, 2016By WALT MOODYThe Winchester Star Baseball and softball coaches know that the schedule at the beginning of the season is more of a suggestion than anything set…
Northwestern District Looks To Expand
Posted: May 14, 2016By ROB NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — With an eye on making it easier to schedule events, the Northwestern District is looking to expand from five schools…
Rojo-Trejo’s Second-Half Explosion Triggers Judges
Posted: May 13, 2016By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — After a dead-even first half, Handley forward Jesus Rojo-Trejo exploded for four second half goals to lead his…
Handley Girls Net Late Win
Posted: May 13, 2016By ROB NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — With neither team able to take control in a scoreless second half and the Handley Bowl scoreboard reading single-digit minutes,…
Colonels Outlast Judges For Baseball Victory
Posted: May 13, 2016By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — With two outs and the winning run on second base, James Wood senior Eli Warren admitted that he felt like…
BOYS’ TRACK & FIELD – Colonels 88, Hawks 38
FRONT ROYAL — Cody Dahlinger won three individual events to pace James Wood’s win over Skyline on Tuesday. Dahlinger took the 100 meters (11.80), 300 hurdles (44.02) and long jump…
Girls’ Track and Field – Colonels 111, Hawks 20
FRONT ROYAL — Rene Rosso captured four individual events, while Princess Sales and Grace Greene won two each to lead James Wood over Skyline on Tuesday. Rosso was first in…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Pioneers 5, Colonels 4
WINCHESTER — Millbrook captured two of three doubles matches to net a victory over James Wood on Wednesday. With the match tied 3-3 after singles, the Pioneers (11-4) got doubles…
Warren chooses Penn Tech
James Wood first baseman Eli Warren was looking for a place to continue his baseball career and satisfy his desire to learn more about cyber-security. He got both with the…
Colonels’ Lanham To Play Soccer At Eastern Mennonite
Posted: May 12, 2016By STAR STAFF REPORT James Wood senior Abby Lanham signed a National Letter of Intent to continue her education and soccer career at NCAA Division III Eastern…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Warriors 8, Colonels 1
WINCHESTER — Sherando took five of six singles matches in a triumph over James Wood. No. 1 Abigale Lukens (10-8), No. 2 Alexa Venturato (10-2), No. 3 Abigail Sears (10-3),…
BOYS’ TENNIS – Colonels 5, Warriors 4
STEPHENS CITY — James Wood posted a pair of victories in doubles to edge Sherando in a Northwestern District match on Tuesday. The Colonels’ No. 1 doubles team of Evan…
No Winner As Warriors, Colonels Draw
Posted: May 11, 2016By JOSH DORSEYThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — It took 90 minutes Tuesday between the James Wood and Sherando girls’ soccer teams and still nothing was decided. The…
Boys’ Soccer – Warriors Topple Colonels
Posted: May 11, 2016By JERRY HOLSWORTHThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — With Sherando’s boys’ soccer team holding a tenuous 1-0 lead with five minutes to play against rival James Wood, the…
Wood Hall Of Famer To Lead Volleyball Program
Posted: May 10, 2016By ROB NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — As a football, basketball and baseball player, P.W. Hillyard certainly left his mark as a student at James Wood High…
Boys’ Soccer – Colonels Boot Wolverines
Posted: May 7, 2016By STAR STAFF REPORTS PURCELLVILLE — Aidan Houser scored a pair of goals as the James Wood boys’ soccer team netted a 4-2 triumph on the turf…
VHSL Changes Sites For Postseason
Posted: May 7, 2016By ROB NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The Virginia High School League is making more significant changes to the postseason, only this time it’s with the facilities…
Girl’s Soccer – Colonels Avenge Loss By Topping Patriots
Posted: May 6, 2016By JOSH DORSEYSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Shenandoah Valley Christian Academy bounced James Wood 3-2 in girls’ soccer earlier this season. The Colonels got their…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood Soccer Player Trenton Kite
Posted: May 3, 2016By ROB NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star James Wood High School 18-year-old senior Sport: Soccer. Position: Midfielder Parents: Sharon Kite and Bill Koons. Hometown: Winchester What do you love…
Boys’ Tennis – Colonels 7, Cardinals 0
SPRING MILLS, W.Va. — James Wood dropped only four games in defeating Spring Mills (W.Va.) on Monday. In singles for the Colonels (9-4), Evan Dokken (No. 1) Noah Borromeo (No.…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Judges 8, Colonels 1
WINCHESTER — Handley swept the six singles matches in a triumph against James Wood. No. 1 Meredith Watts (10-1), No. 2 Olivia Truban (10-0), No. 3 Josie Sydnor (10-6), No.…
BOYS’ TENNIS – Judges 9, Colonels 0
WINCHESTER — Unbeaten Handley blanked its 11th opponent in a Northwestern District triumph against James Wood. No. 1 Parker Wilson (10-3), No. 2 Nick Mueller (10-2), No. 3 Carter Watts…
Girls’ Track – Colonels 88, Warriors 43
WINCHESTER — Grace Greene and Kayla Shaffer won a pair of events to lead James Wood past Sherando on Wednesday. Greene captured the discus (119-5) and the shot put (36-0),…
BOYS’ TRACK & FIELD – Warriors 71, Colonels 61
WINCHESTER — Jacquari Hayes won five individual events to lead Sherando over James Wood on Wednesday. Hayes captured the high jump (5-6), long jump (20-6), triple jump (41-7 1 /…
GIRLS’ SOCCER – Colonels 4, Judges 3 (OT)
WINCHESTER — James Wood defeated Handley in overtime in a Northwestern District game on Wednesday at Kelican Stadium. No details were provided for the Colonels (6-5, 3-1 district). For the…
Colonels’ Spielman Fires Perfect Game In Triumph Over Judges
Posted: April 28, 2016By STAR STAFF REPORTS WINCHESTER — Lani Spielman tossed a five-inning perfect game as James Wood blanked Handley 16-0 in Northwestern District softball action on Wednesday. Spielman…
Bridgeforth Scores 3 In Judges’ Victory Over Colonels
Posted: April 28, 2016By JOSH DORSEYSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Handley High School had a chance to go into the long Apple Blossom weekend undefeated Wednesday afternoon as…
Anderson puts dent in Wood record book
WINCHESTER — One way to see just how much of an impact James Wood sophomore catcher Lindsey Anderson makes is to just look at the scoreboard at Ridge Field. If…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood Softball Player Taylor Woolsey
Posted: April 26, 2016By WALT MOODYThe Winchester Star James Wood High School 18-year-old senior Sport: Softball. Position: Center field Parents: James and Jeanette Woolsey. Hometown: Dutchess County, N.Y., moved here…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood Track Athlete Max Lindquist
Posted: April 26, 2016By WALT MOODYThe Winchester Star James Wood High School 16-year-old junior Sport: Track & Field. Events: 800, 1,600 and 3,200 meters Parent: Amanda Lindquist. Hometown: Winchester What…
SOFTBALL – Wildcats 5, Colonels 1
WILLIAMSPORT, Md. — James Wood suffered a non-conference loss at Williamsport. Lauren King started and pitched three innings. Lani Spielman pitched three scoreless innings of relief with four strikeouts. Courteney Harper walked…
GIRLS’ SOCCER – Colonels 9, Hawks 1
FRONT ROYAL — Emily Denton had a hat trick in the first half on the way to a five-goal game as James Wood hammered Skyline in Northwestern District play. The…
Boys’ Soccer – Colonels 7, Hawks 0
WINCHESTER — Six different James Wood players scored in a Northwestern District rout of Skyline. Liam Ebert led the Colonels (5-5) with two goals. Misael Ortega, Robert Jackson, Daniel Sabia,…
Boys’ Tennis – Colonels 8, Hawks 1
WINCHESTER — James Wood took five singles matches to clinch the victory early in a Northwestern District victory over Skyline. No. 1 Evan Dokken (10-1), No. 2 Noah Borromeo (10-2),…
Girls’ Tennis – Colonels 8, Hawks 1
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood netted five singles wins on the way to a Northwestern District triumph against Skyline. No. 2 Carlee Gosline (8-4), No. 3 Taylin Crosen (8-3), No.…
Boys’ – Apple Blossom Track & Field Invitational
Posted: April 25, 2016By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — It was a frequent site at the end of the meet — girl puts slip of paper with the latest…
Greene, Rosso Lead James Wood To Girls’ Team Championship
Posted: April 25, 2016By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — After suffering their first loss in five meets this year on April 15 at the Wolverine Classic at Woodgrove High…
BOYS’ SOCCER – Colonels 2, Bulldogs 1
LYNCHBURG — James Wood completed a season sweep of Liberty Christian Academy with a win on Saturday. Trailing 1-0 at halftime, Aidan Houser scored two goals to lift the Colonels…
James Wood’s Rosso setting higher marks
WINCHESTER — There weren’t many people to choose from on the Frederick County Middle School track and field team when Rene Rosso started competing in the sport in seventh grade,…
BOYS’ SOCCER – Warriors 5, Colonels 3
STEPHENS CITY — Max Polio scored twice to lead Sherando to a Northwestern District win over James Wood. Sean Buono added a goal and two assists for the Warriors (3-4-2,…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Warriors 9, Colonels 0
STEPHENS CITY — Sherando swept its way past James Wood in a Northwestern District matchup. In the tightest match, No. 1 Abigail Sears took an 11-10 (7-4 tiebreaker) win over…
Colonels Hold Off Warriors In Softball
Posted: April 22, 2016By MARK SAWYERThe Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY — Offense has been a huge key to success during the first half of the season for both the Sherando…
BOYS’ TENNIS – Colonels 6, Warriors 3
STEPHENS CITY — Evan Dokken and Noah Borromeo had a part in three James Wood victories as the Colonels knocked off Sherando in Northwestern District action. No. 1 Dokken and…
8 Area Athletes To Be Honored At Sports Breakfast
Posted: April 21, 2016By STAR STAFF REPORT Eight area high school and college athletes will be honored at the Partlow Insurance Sports Breakfast on April 30 as part of the…
Baseball: Warriors Rout Colonels
Posted: April 21, 2016By JOSH DORSEYSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — James Wood got off to a disastrous start and it never recovered against rival Sherando at R. Charles…
Boys’ Tennis – Colonels 5, Wolverines 4
WINCHESTER — In the final match of the day, Jacob Calabrese and Austin Harney pulled out a 10-8 win at No. 2 doubles to give James Wood a win over…
Girls’ Tennis – Wolverines 7, Colonels 2
PURCELLVILLE — Woodgrove defeated James Wood in a battle of Conference 21 West teams on Tuesday. For the Colonels (3-6), Megan Hillyard (8-5 at No. 1) and Taylin Crosen (9-7 at…
SOFTBALL – Wolverines 7, Colonels 0
WINCHESTER — Woodgrove’s A.D. Erickson belted a grand slam in the sixth inning to break open a tight game against James Wood in Conference 21 West action. Lani Spielman went…
GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD – Wolverine Classic
PURCELLVILLE — Sherando junior Davina Lane won both the 100-meter hurdles and 300 hurdles to highlight local performances on Friday night at the Wolverine Classic at Woodgrove High School. Lane…
BOYS’ TRACK & FIELD – Wolverine Classic
PURCELLVILLE — Millbrook junior Cameron Faint won both the 110 hurdles and 300 hurdles to highlight local performances on Friday night at the Wolverine Classic at Woodgrove High School. Faint…
Wood’s King Throws No-Hitter
Posted: April 18, 2016By STAR STAFF REPORTS From Star Staff Reports SPRING MILLS, W.Va. — Lauren King tossed a no-hitter and struck out 12 to leads James Wood to a…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Pioneers 6, Colonels 3
WINCHESTER — Visiting Millbrook won all five singles matches to defeat James Wood in a Northwestern District match on Thursday. Annie Cebrzynski (10-4 at No. 1), Kyle Buza (10-2 at…
Boys’ Tennis – Pioneers 6, Colonels 3
WINCHESTER — Host Millbrook won all three doubles matches to defeat James Wood in a Northwestern District match on Thursday. Hayden Wilfong and Zack Clark won won 10-2 at No.…
SOFTBALL – Colonels 16, Pioneers 0
WINCHESTER — Lani Spielman and Lauren King combined for a one-hit shutout to lead James Wood to a Conference 21 West and Northwestern District win over Millbrook on Thursday at…
BOYS’ SOCCER – Pioneers 4, Colonels 1
WINCHESTER — Brian McGuire recorded a hat trick to lead Millbrook to a Northwestern District win over James Wood on Thursday. Ricardo Sanchez scored the other goal for the Pioneers…
Denton Sets Goals Record
Posted: April 15, 2016By STAR STAFF REPORTS WINCHESTER — Emily Denton scored four goals to become the all-time goal scorer in James Wood girls’ soccer history as the Colonels thumped…
Millbrook’s Simonelli Shuts Down Colonels
Posted: April 15, 2016By WALT MOODY WINCHESTER — As a freshman, Anthony Simonelli looked to get contact outs. As a junior, the Millbrook ace is bringing the cheese. Simonelli improved…
BOYS’ TRACK AND FIELD – Pioneers win tri-meet
WINCHESTER — Millbrook scored 70 points to defeat James Wood (60) and Mountain View Christian Academy (1) in a tri-meet at Kelican Stadium on Wednesday. Cameron Faint led the Pioneers…
Colonels Race Past Pioneers In Girls’ Track
Posted: April 14, 2016By STAR STAFF REPORTS WINCHESTER — Sophomore Rene Rosso won three individual events to lead the James Wood girls’ track and field team to a 95-37 Northwestern…
GIRLS’ SOCCER – Colonels 4, Rams 2
WINCHESTER — James Wood rallied from a 1-0 halftime deficit to score the first four goals of the second half to beat Riverside. Adrienne Thomas’ header off Emily Denton’s corner…
BOYS’ SOCCER – Colonels 2, Rams 1
ASHBURN — Aidan Houser and Liam Ebert each had a goal and an assist to propel James Wood past Riverside on Tuesday. Ebert scored 10 minutes into the game and…
SOFTBALL – Colonels 10, Eagles 2
BERRYVILLE — Lauren King tossed a two-hitter as James Wood (8-2) swept the season series against Clarke. King struck out 10 in the triumph. Alyssa Brown and Lani Spielman each…
Baseball – Clarke County Gets Even Against James Wood
Posted: April 13, 2016By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star BERRYVILLE — When Clarke County’s baseball team faced James Wood in the first meeting on March 29, the Eagles gave up eight…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Judges 7, Colonels 2
WINCHESTER — Handley won five of six singles matches on the way to the victory over James Wood. No. 1 Meredith Watts (10-4), No. 3 Josie Sydnor (10-4), No. 4…
SOFTBALL – Colonels 8, Hubs 0
WINCHESTER — Lani Spielman pitched a shutout to lead James Wood to win over North Hagerstown (Md.) on Monday. Spielman allowed only two hits and struck out 11 for the…
Baseball – Colonels 2, Rebels 1
WINCHESTER — Cam Eback hit a two-out, walk-off single in the bottom of the 10th inning to lift the James Wood baseball team to a 3-2 win over North Hagerstown…
BOYS’ SOCCER – Colonels 4, Bulldogs 1
WINCHESTER — Aidan Houser and Colin Watts scored two goals each to lead James Wood to a win over Liberty Christian Academy Saturday at Kelican Stadium. Houser and Skyler Newlin…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Wildcats 8, Colonels 1
WINCHESTER — Warren County posted five wins in singles and swept all three doubles matches en route to a victory over James Wood on Friday afternoon. Katelyn Harris won 8-4…
BOYS’ TENNIS – Colonels 9, Wildcats 0
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood dropped only six game in singles in improving its record to 5-2 on Friday. Evan Dokken (No. 1), Noah Borromeo (No. 2) and Chad Potter…
GIRLS’ SOCCER – Patriots 3, Colonels 2
WINCHESTER — Sarah Max scored two goals — including the game-winner two minutes into overtime — and added an assist to lead SVCA to a win over James Wood on…
TRACK AND FIELD – Handley Invitational cancelled
WINCHESTER — With inclement weather in the forecast for Saturday, Handley director of student activities Rick Lilly stated in an email message that Saturday’s Handley Invitational has been cancelled. Lilly…
Boy’s Tennis – Wood vs Judges
Posted: April 8, 2016By STAR STAFF REPORTS From Star Staff Reports WINCHESTER — Handley won 60 of the 64 games played in singles as the unbeaten Judges rolled past James…
GIRLS’ TRACK AND FIELD – Colonels win tri
WINCHESTER — James Wood scored 96.5 points to beat Handley (53.5) and Strasburg (15) in a tri meet at Kelican Stadium Wednesday. Individual winners for the Colonels: Rene Rosso (triple…
BOYS’ TRACK AND FIELD – Colonels capture tri
WINCHESTER — James Wood scored 76 points to beat Strasburg (46) and Handley (45) in a tri meet at Kelican Stadium on Wednesday. Individual winners for the Colonels were Donte…
Baseball – Colonels 6, Cardinals 3
SPRING MILLS, W.Va. — James Wood scored the winning run in the sixth inning after Tyler Matthews drew the last of four walks. Also for James Wood (4-4), Matthews went…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Colonels 9, Eagles 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood did not drop more than four games in any match in sweeping Clarke County (0-4). No. 1 Megan Hillyard (8-2), No. 2 Carlee Gosline (8-4), No.…
BOYS’ TENNIS – Colonels 8, Eagles 1
BERRYVILLE — James Wood clinched the victory over Clarke County early with five singles wins. No. 1 Evan Dokken (10-2), No. 2 Noah Borromeo (10-2), No. 3 Jacob Calabrese (10-1),…
Girl’s Soccer – Wolverines 4, Colonels 3
PURCELLVILLE — Woodgrove scored with 11 minutes left to break a tie game and defeat James Wood in a battle of Conference 21 West opponents Tuesday. Emily Denton scored all…
Houser Scores 4 Goals In Wood Win
Posted: April 6, 2016By STAR STAFF REPORTS WINCHESTER — Aidan Houser scored all four goals to lead James Wood to a 4-3 victory over conference-rival Woodgrove at Kelican Stadium on…
BASEBALL – Wildcats 8, Colonels 4
FRONT ROYAL — Warren County scored seven runs over the first two innings on its way to a non-district baseball victory over James Wood on Monday night. The Wildcats scored…
SOFTBALL – Colonels 11, Wildcats 0
FRONT ROYAL — Lauren King allowed just three hits and struck out eight in the Colonels’ 11-0 non-district softball shutout over Warren County on Monday. Courteney Harper went 2 for…
Wood Girls Win At Ram Country
Posted: April 4, 2016Star staff report STRASBURG — James Wood High School’s girls’ track team won the 14-team Ram Country Invitational at Strasburg High School on Saturday. The Colonel girls…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Colonels 6, Hawks 3
WINCHESTER — James Wood won all three doubles matches to defeat Skyline in Northwestern District action Friday night. Megan Hillyard and Taylin Crosin won 10-6 at No. 1, Carlee Gosline…
BOYS’ TENNIS – Colonels 8, Hawks 1
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood defeated Skyline in its Northwestern District opener Friday. For the Colonels (3-1, 1-0 district), Evan Dokken won 10-1 at No. 1 singles, Noah Borromeo won…
SOFTBALL – Colonels 4, Hawks 0
WINCHESTER — Lauren King pitched a four-hit shutout to lead James Wood to a Northwestern District win over Skyline on Friday. King also struck out six batters for the Colonels…
James Wood Falls To Skyline In Baseball
Posted: April 2, 2016By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — James Wood High School’s baseball team had plenty of opportunities to score against Skyline, but unfortunately for the Colonels, the…
Millbrook Nets Boys’ Soccer Win Over James Wood
Posted: April 1, 2016From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — Millbrook senior Brian McGuire scored a goal and assisted on another score to lead the Pioneers to a 3-0 boys’ soccer…
BASEBALL – Colonels 11, Eagles 1
WINCHESTER — James Wood scored eight times on just two hits in the first inning as the Colonels topped Clarke County in six innings. James Wood took advantage of four walks,…
BOYS’ SOCCER – Judges 3, Colonels 0
WINCHESTER — Seth Bridgeforth had two goals and one assist to lead Handley to a win over James Wood in the semifinals of the Frederick County/Winchester Kick-off Soccer Friendlies at Wood’s…
Girls’ Soccer – Judges 4, Colonels 2
WINCHESTER — Handley advanced to the title game in the Frederick County/Winchester Kick-off Soccer Friendlies by knocking off James Wood. Katie Nerangis, Sarah Snow and Natalie DeArment scored for the…
Wood Softball Routs Clarke, 10-0
Posted: March 30, 2016By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — James Wood sophomore catcher Lindsey Anderson provided plenty of offense and sophomore pitcher Lani Spielman proved to be almost untouchable…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood High School Girls’ Soccer Player Emily Denton
Posted: March 29, 2016 Emily DentonJames Wood High School 18-year-old senior Sport: Soccer. Position: Forward Parents: Kevin and Karyn Denton. Hometown: Born in Jacksonville, Fla., moved to Winchester as first-grader…
SOFTBALL – Colonels 16, Blue Streaks 1
HARRISONBURG — Lani Spielman tossed a one-hitter as James Wood whipped Harrisonburg in five innings in Conference 21 West action. Spielman struck out 13. Courteney Harper (triple, two walks), Lindsey…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Blue Streaks 6, Colonels 3
WINCHESTER — James Wood fell to 1-2 on the season with Thurday’s loss to Harrisonburg. No. 4 Lily Kimble (10-6) and No. 5 Morgan Burner (10-8) had singles triumphs for…
BOYS’ TENNIS – Blue Streaks 5, Colonels 4
HARRISONBURG — James Wood suffered its first loss of the season as Harrisonburg won five of six singles matches on Thursday. No. 2 Noah Borromeo (10-3) was the lone singles…
Baseball – Colonels 6, Blue Streaks 4
HARRISONBURG — James Wood scored two runs in the fifth inning and three in the sixth to rally from a 2-1 deficit and beat Harrisonburg in Conference 21 West action…
Boys’ Soccer – Blue Streaks 3, Colonels 1
HARRISONBURG — Aidan Houser scored the lone goal for the Colonels in the first half against Harrisonburg. The Blue Streaks pulled away with a pair of goals in the second half. Cole…
Denton, Padgett Lead Colonels Past Streaks
Posted: March 25, 2016By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — James Wood’s all-time leader in goals and assists may be gone, but the Colonels girls’ soccer team sure isn’t lacking…
All-Area Girls’ Basketball First Team
Posted: March 25, 2016 Lauren Reed — Millbrook — Senior — Guard Reed closed out her career as one of the best perimeter shooters in Virginia High School League history,…
Girls’ Tennis – Wildcats 8, Colonels 1
FRONT ROYAL — Warren County handed James Wood its first defeat of the season Wednesday. Courtney Dyer earned a 10-8 win at No. 6 singles for Wood (1-1).
BOYS’ TENNIS – Colonels 9, Wildcats 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood dropped only 15 games in defeating Warren County on Wednesday. Those who won 10-0 in singles for the Colonels (2-0) were Evan Dokken (No. 1), Noah Borromeo…
BASEBALL – Wildcats 8, Colonels 5
WINCHESTER — Warren County scored three runs in the top of the eighth inning to edge James Wood in a non-conference game at R. Charles Hott Field on Wednesday. The…
James Wood Falls To Warren County In Softball
Posted: March 24, 2016By JOSH DORSEYSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Warren County did its damage early and rode the arm of freshman pitcher Elizabeth Keener to a 6-2…
All-Area Wrestling Team
Posted: March 24, 2016 Aaron Black — James Wood — Junior — 113 pounds Black (52-5) placed second in Group 4A and was 4A West Region and Conference 21 West…
SOFTBALL – Wildcats 9, Colonels 7
WINCHESTER — Lindsey Anderson and Lauren King each hit two run home runs for James Wood, but Williamsport (Md.) had enough to beat the Colonels Monday at Ridge Field. Lani…
Girls’ All-Area Swimming Team
Posted: March 23, 2016 Abbey Esslinger — Millbrook — Junior In the Group 4A state meet, placed ninth in the 200 IM and 12th in the 100 butterfly. In the…
Baseball – Wildcats 8, Colonels 0
WINCHESTER — Two Williamsport (Md.) pitchers combined to no-hit James Wood Monday night at R. Charles Hott Field. Matthew Harsh went the first five innings, striking out nine and walking…
James Wood Girls Defend Title At Arrowhead Invitational
Posted: March 21, 2016By JOSH DORSEYSpecial to The Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY — The word “cursed” was being thrown around the infield as the golf-ball sized snowflakes accumulated during the…
Girls’ Track Preview: James Wood Looks To Defend Title
Posted: March 19, 2016By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — All signs pointed to the James Wood girls’ track and field team having a big year last year, and the…
BOYS’ TENNIS – Colonels 8, Eagles 1
WINCHESTER — James Wood opened its season with a rout of Clarke County. No. 1 Evan Dokken (10-1), No. 2 Noah Borromeo (10-2), No. 3 Jacob Calabrese (10-0), No. 5…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Colonels 8, Eagles 1
BERRYVILLE — James Wood defeated Clarke County in the season opener for both teams Thursday. The Colonels won five of six singles matches — Megan Hillyard (No. 1, 8-1), Taylin…
BASEBALL – Colonels 4, Trojans 2
WINCHESTER — Joel Smith gave up two earned runs in 52/3 innings and had an RBI double in the sixth inning to lift James Wood to a season-opening win over…
Colonels Rout Hampshire In Softball, 12-1
Posted: March 18, 2016From Star staff reports ROMNEY, W.VA. — James Wood opened the season with a 12-1 softball victory over Hampshire County (W.Va.) that was called after three innings…
2016 Boys’ Track and Field Preview
Posted: March 18, 2016By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — It’s hard for area boys’ track and field coaches to tell who might wind up having the best team in…
2016 Girls’ Tennis Preview
Posted: March 17, 2016By WALT MOODY Last season, the Handley girls’ tennis team advanced to the Group 4A semifinals before falling to eventual champion Midlothian, While she’s lost most of…
Girls’ Soccer – Titans 5, Colonels 3
STERLING — Dominion broke a 3-3 tie by scoring twice in the last 13 minutes to defeat James Wood in the Colonels’ season opener on Tuesday. The game was tied…
2016 Boys’ Tennis Preview
Posted: March 16, 2016By WALT MOODY While the Handley boys’ tennis team might not talk a lot about its ultimate goal this season, there’s no doubt what the Judges have…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood Baseball Player Eli Warren
Posted: March 15, 2016 James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Baseball Position: First Base Parents: Tom and Misty Warren Hometown: Winchester What do you love about baseball: Being able…
Girls’ Soccer Preview : Area Teams Expect Tight Race In Conference 21 West
Posted: March 14, 2016By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — There never seems to be much separation among the Winchester and Frederick County girls’ soccer teams, and contests among them…
2016 Boys’ Soccer Preview
Boys’ Soccer Preview: Handley Eyes CrownPosted: March 12, 2016By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Local boys’ soccer teams won’t have to wait long to get an idea of where…
2016 Baseball Preview
Posted: March 12, 2016By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Millbrook High School’s baseball team had three pitchers post an earned-run average of 1.18 or better a season ago.…
Softball Preview : Colonels Aim High After 16-Win Season
Posted: March 11, 2016By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star James Wood sophomore Lindsay Anderson, a first team All-Conference 21 West selection, led the Colonels with a .429 batting average and also…
Reaves Steps Down As James Wood Volleyball Coach
Posted: March 10, 2016From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — Stephen Reaves has resigned after one season as James Wood’s head volleyball coach, according to a Frederick County Public Schools press…
Wood’s Ferrulli To Compete In Track For Shenandoah
Posted: March 8, 2016From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — James Wood senior Becca Ferrulli announced her commitment to continue her track and field career at Shenandoah University during a ceremony…
4A State Indoor Track Meet (Day 2)
Posted: February 29, 2016From Star staff reports LYNCHBURG — Millbrook senior Tyler Cox-Philyaw won the 1,600 and 3,200 meters and Sherando senior Trevor Whiteside won the 1,000 at the Group…
4A State Indoor Track Meet (Day 1)
LYNCHBURG — Handley freshman Taylor Beard won the girls’ high jump with a mark of 5 feet, 3 inches to highlight Friday’s action at the two-day Group 4A state indoor track…
2016 All-Conference 21 West Girls Basketball Team
Player of the Year: Lauren Reed, MillbrookCoach of the Year: Kevin Barr, Millbrook First TeamName School YearLauren Reed Millbrook Sr.Keiana Brooks James Wood Sr.Haile McDonald Millbrook So.Davina Lane Sherando Jr.Angelica…
2016 All-Conference 21 West Boys Basketball Team
Player of the Year: A.J. Outler, SherandoCo-Coaches of the Year: Derek Butler, Millbrook; Jason Toton, Handley First TeamTaryk Baylor Millbrook Sr.A.J. Outler Sherando Sr.Chandler Brooks James Wood So.Kobe Tigney Handley…
Group 4A Swim Meet
RICHMOND — Sherando High School’s boys’ swim team placed ninth at the VHSL Group 4A championships at the Swim RVA Aquatic Center in Richmond on Saturday. The Warrior boys took…
4A State Wrestling
Posted: February 22, 2016By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star SALEM — Handley’s Lio Quezada wasn’t the favorite to win the 2015 Group 4A state championship at 126 pounds, but after being…
Six Area Wrestlers To Grapple For VHSL Titles
Posted: February 20, 2016Star staff report SALEM — Six area wrestlers will compete for VHSL titles, but Clarke County’s reign as Group 2A team champion will end today at the…
Area Wrestlers Set To Open Action At State Tournament
Posted: February 19, 2016By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star State wrestling tournament action begins today at the Salem Civic Center, and numerous local wrestlers will be looking to bring home some…
VHSL Committee Votes To Eliminate Conferences
Posted: February 18, 2016 By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The Virginia High School League Executive Committee approved on Wednesday a proposal that would eliminate conferences by a…
Millbrook Girls Edge James Wood In 21A Semifinals
Posted: February 18, 2016By MARK SAWYERSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Any coach will tell you that they want and hope their team is playing their best ball at…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood High School Girls’ Swimmer Hannah Cavanagh
Posted: February 16, 2016 Hannah CavanaghJames Wood High School 17-year-old junior Sport: Swimming. Events: 200 and 500 freestyle and 400 freestyle and medley relays Parents: Alan and Ellen Cavanagh Hometown:…
4A West Region Swimming Tournament
FAIRFAX — Sherando High School’s boys’ swim team took seventh place with 136 points at the 4A West Region swim championship at the George Mason Freedom Aquatic Center on Saturday. Daniel…
Wood Girls Hold Off Handley In Conference Tourney
Posted: February 15, 2016By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — With the season on the line for both teams, Handley and James Wood girls’ basketball teams squared off…
Sherando Boys Defeat Wood For Williams’ 250th Career Win
Posted: February 15, 2016By WALT MOODYThe Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY — Sherando coach Garland Williams was one win from a milestone as his team met James Wood in the quarterfinals…
4A West Region Wrestling Tournament
Posted: February 15, 2016By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star ALDIE — Elizabeth Borst hugged her son John after he won the 182-pound championship by fall in 82 seconds at the 4A…
Boys’ Basketball – Wildcats 57, Colonels 45
WINCHESTER — Williamsport (Md.) outscored James Wood 18-6 in the first quarter en route to victory. James Wood received 17 points from Sam Costin, 12 points from Vinnie Lew, five assists…
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL – Colonels 57, Hawks 41
FRONT ROYAL — Keiana Brooks had a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds as James Wood thumped Skyline. The Colonels (13-7, 4-4 Northwestern District) raced to a 32-19 halftime…
Boys’ Basketball – Colonels 50, Hawks 48
FRONT ROYAL — Aidan Houser nailed two free throws with 2.8 seconds left as James Wood pulled out a win over Skyline. The Colonels (13-8, 3-5 Northwestern District) had the…
Conference 21A Wrestling
Posted: February 8, 2016By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — After weeks of anticipation, the Handley wrestling team was devastated to lose Tuesday’s dual match with Sherando that decided the…
INDOOR TRACK – Conference 21A meet
HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The Handley boys won the Conference 21A indoor track meet Friday at Hagerstown Community College by 72 points over runner-up Millbrook. In the five-school competition, Handley scored 164 points.…
James Wood Girls Avenge Loss To Handley
Posted: February 6, 2016By JOSH DORSEYSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — By both coaches’ admissions intensity was the deciding factor between Handley and James Wood on Friday night. After…
Handley Boys Turn Away James Wood In Final Quarter
Posted: February 6, 2016By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — When James Wood overcame a 10-point deficit to take a one-point lead early in the fourth quarter, Handley’s players might…
James Wood Girls Thump St. James
Posted: February 4, 2016From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — Amanda Christian fired in five 3-pointers and scored a game-high 20 points to lead James Wood to a 66-33 girls’ basketball…
Millbrook Girls Rout Colonels
Posted: February 3, 2016By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — After several fast starts and slow finishes by Millbrook’s girls’ basketball team, the Pioneers finally put together four…
Baylor’s Tip Lifts Pioneer Boys To Win Over Wood
Posted: February 3, 2016By WALT MOODY WINCHESTER — Millbrook’s Taryk Baylor picked the right time to make his only basket of the game. By the time his shot dropped through…
WRESTLING – Colonels 2nd at Manchester Invitational
MIDLOTHIAN — James Wood took second at the 22-team Manchester Invitational that finished on Saturday. Aaron Black was the Colonels’ only individual champion, winning at 113 pounds. Taking third were…
Fast Start Helps Colonels Defeat Clarke Boys, 55-37
Posted: February 1, 2016By JOSH DORSEYSpecial to The Winchester Star BERRYVILLE — James Wood dominated the first and third quarters Saturday afternoon to get back on the winning track with…
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL – Eagles 68, Colonels 66
WINCHESTER — Madison Shifflett scored 29 points to help East Rockingham edge James Wood in a non-district contest at Shirley Gymnasium on Saturday. East Rockingham led 35-30 at the half,…
Conference 21A Swimming
Posted: January 30, 2016By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WARRENTON – One race doesn’t make a meet, but the Sherando boys’ swimming team sent a message right from the start that it had…
Warrior Girls Avenge Loss To Colonels, 51-43
Posted: January 29, 2016By WALT MOODY STEPHENS CITY — Sherando’s Madison Leckie glanced toward the rafters during the fourth quarter of Thursday’s girls’ basketball clash against James Wood and didn’t…
Sherando Boys Sweep Wood
Posted: January 29, 2016By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY — It was frustrating for the Sherando boys’ basketball team to be inactive for five days because of a snowstorm…
Area Teams Stay Diligent On Hazing
Posted: January 27, 2016By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Area public schools were already being diligent in regards to hazing and bullying, and the allegations of physical misconduct within…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood Wrestler Matthew Papastavrou
Posted: January 26, 2016 Matthew PapastavrouJames Wood High School 16-year-old junior Sport: Wrestling Position: 138 pounds Parents: Kirk & Fawn Papastavrou. Hometown: Winston-Salem, N.C. (moved to Winchester at age 5).…
Brooks’ Play Is ‘Money’ In Bank For James Wood Girls
Posted: January 23, 2016By WALT MOODY WINCHESTER — Her nickname is “K Money” and you can see why. The James Wood girls’ basketball team can count on Keiana Brooks —…
Sherando Sweeps Swim Meet Against James Wood
Posted: January 23, 2016From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — Sherando’s boys clinched the Northwestern District title as the Warriors swept James Wood in a swim meet on Thursday at Jim…
Girls’ Basketball – Colonels 58, Hawks 42
WINCHESTER — Keiana Brooks nailed 9 of 13 field goal attempts in a 23-point night as James Wood rolled over Skyline. Brooks added 11 rebounds, eight assists and five steals…
Boys’ Basketball – Colonels 55, Hawks 46
WINCHESTER — Chandler Brooks scored a career-high 30 points to lead James Wood to a Northwestern District win over Skyline. Brooks, who went 7 of 12 from the free-throw line,…
Defense Fuels James Wood To Girls’ Basketball Win Over Clarke County
Posted: January 21, 2016By JOSH DORSEYSpecial to The Winchester Star BERRYVILLE — The second girls’ basketball matchup this season between James Wood and Clarke County was more defensive. It was…
Blazing Start Lifts James Wood To Wrestling Win Over Millbrook
Posted: January 21, 2016By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — James Wood junior Bailey Eichelberger wanted to be ready when it was his time to take the mat in Wednesday…
Girls’ Basketball – Brooks Hits 1,000 Points In Wood Win
Posted: January 19, 2016From Star staff reports HAGERSTOWN, MD. — James Wood senior girls’ basketball guard Keiana Brooks surpassed 1,000 career points in a 84-63 win over St. James (Md.)…
James Wood’s Defense Stymies Clarke County In Boys’ Basketball Romp
Posted: January 19, 2016By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — James Wood relied on an aggressive full court press early to unnerve Clarke County in boys’ basketball action…
WRESTLING – Colonels place fourth in Chantilly
CHANTILLY — James Wood placed fourth out of 20 teams in the Joe Verciglio tournament at Chantilly High School that ended Saturday. For the Colonels, Aaron Black (113 pounds) placed first,…
BOYS’ BASKETBALL – Colonels 84, Panthers 34
WASHINGTON, Va. — James Wood outscored Rappahannock County 45-13 after halftime to complete a season sweep and improve to 9-5 Saturday. For the Colonels, Noah Thomas had 17 points and…
Sherando Swim Team Sweeps Black & Blue Invitational
Posted: January 18, 2016From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — The Sherando boys’ and girls’ swimming teams were each victorious in the seven-school Black & Blue Invitational held at Jim Barnett…
WRESTLING – Colonels in 6th at Chantilly tournament
CHANTILLY — James Wood is in sixth place out of 20 teams after Friday’s first day of action at the Chantilly tournament. Those who went 3-0 for the Colonels were Aaron…
James Wood Boys Rally From 21 Down To Stun Handley
Posted: January 16, 2016By MARK SAWYERSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Over the last four games both the James Wood and Handley boys’ basketball teams have struggled with each…
Cain Scores 38 As Handley Girls Bounce James Wood
Posted: January 16, 2016By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Handley senior Jay Cain nearly outscored James Wood by herself. To be exact, Cain bested — or equaled — James…
Pioneer Girls Rally Past James Wood, 72-64
Posted: January 13, 2016By MARK SAWYERSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Last season three games between the Millbrook and James Wood girls’ basketball teams were decided by a total…
Millbrook Boys Hold Off James Wood, 56-52
Posted: January 13, 2016By WALT MOODY WINCHESTER — Tuesday’s Conference 21A clash between defending champion Millbrook and James Wood could have gone the visitor’s way in the final seconds, but…
SWIMMING – Colonel girls top Rams
WINCHESTER — The James Wood girls won 129-40 and the Strasburg boys won 91-68 in a dual meet Friday at Jim Barnett Park’s War Memorial Building. Winning individually for the James…
SWIMMING – Eagle boys, Colonel girls win in dual
STRASBURG — The Clarke County boys won 102-65 and the James Wood girls won 91-79 in a dual meet Thursday at the Signal Knob Recreation Center. Ryan Nesslerodt (50-yard freestyle…
Brooks, Colonel Girls Hold Off Warriors, 49-41
Posted: January 6, 2016By JOSH DORSEYSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Sherando and James Wood played a cat and mouse game all night Wednesday at Donald H. Shirley Gymnasium.…
Sherando Boys Hang On Against James Wood, 57-50
Posted: January 6, 2016By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — With a double-digit lead and less than three minutes to play, Sherando coach Garland Williams said he talked to his…
Sherando Wrestlers Rout Wood In Dual, 54-18
Posted: January 6, 2016From Star staff reports STEPHENS CITY — The Sherando wrestling team rolled past James Wood in its Northwestern District opener Tuesday night 54-18. Winning for the Warriors…
Family Matters: The Presence Of A Sibling Can Play A Big Role In Athletic Success
Posted: January 2, 2016By AMANDA CHRISTIANSpecial to The Winchester Star Editor’s note: Amanda Christian is James Wood High School junior who participated in the Frederick County Public Schools’ Gifted Independent…
SWIMMING – Colonels sweep Pioneers in dual
WINCHESTER — James Wood High School’s swim teams swept Millbrook in a dual meet at Jim Barnett Park on Wednesday night. The Colonel girls won 55-39, and Wood’s boys won…
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL – Colonels 58, Warriors 52
BOONSBORO, Md. — James Wood won its second consecutive Boonsboro Holiday Tournament title as the Colonels knocked off the host Warriors. Keiana Brooks led Wood with 21 points, including 9…
Boys’ Basketball – Colonels 60, Falcons 50
BOONSBORO, Md— Chandler Brooks scored 19 points to lead James Wood to a victory over Faith Christian Academy (W.Va.) in the consolation game of the Boonsboro Holiday Tournament on Wednesday…
Boys’ Basketball – Warriors 67, Colonels 63, OT
BOONSBORO, MD. — Matt Nolan scored a game-high 19 points to help Boonsboro edge James Wood in the opening round of the Boonsboro Holiday Tournament. With the game knotted at 57,…
Girls’ Basketball – Colonels 62, Falcons 50
BOONSBORO, MD. — Keiana Brooks’ all-around effort fueled James Wood to a triumph over Poolesville, Md., in the semifinals of the Boonsboro Tournament. The Colonels were outscored 32-25 in the first…
All-Area Football: Offensive Player Of The Year James Wood’s Tyler Bishop
Posted: December 26, 2015 By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI The Winchester Star James Wood running back Tyler Bishop is The Winchester Star’s Offensive Player of the Year in football. (Photo by Ginger…
All-Area Football First Team
Posted: December 26, 2015 Offense First team Pat Minteer — Sherando — Senior — QB All-Conference 21A 2nd team. Led the area in passing yards (1,433 yards) and TDs (14).…
All-Area Volleyball Second Team
Posted: December 24, 2015 Megan Hillyard — James Wood — Junior — Setter Taylor Heishman — James Wood — Junior — Middle Hitter Elizabeth Carroll — Millbrook — Junior —…
Walters-Copp Invitational
Posted: December 24, 2015By JOSH DORSEYSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Sherando’s John Borst won Most Outstanding Wrestler for the second straight year at the Willie Walters/Jaye Copp Holiday…
BOYS’ BASKETBALL – Colonels 65, Eagles 64, OT
BEALETON — Chandler Brooks hit a driving layup at the end of regulation to tie the score, then nailed a 3-pointer at the end of overtime to give James Wood…
1st Day Of Walters-Copp Wrestling Tourney
Posted: December 23, 2015From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — Defending state champions John Borst, Bryan Wallace and Bayne Gordon each recorded a pair of dominating victories and Handley took the…
All-Area Girls’ Cross Country Team
Posted: December 23, 2015 Skylar Bragg — Clarke County — Freshman Bragg won the Conference 35 championship in 18 minutes, 55 seconds, placed fifth at the 2A East Regional in…
Boys’ Basketball Outlook
Posted: December 22, 2015By WALT MOODY Last boys’ basketball season, Millbrook dominated the Northwestern District, going 8-0 in league play on the way to a 20-4 mark that ended with…
WRESTLING – Colonels 12th at Sheetz Classic
CRESSON — James Wood placed 12th out of 25 teams at the Sheetz Classic that ended Saturday at Mount Aloysius College. For the Colonels, Aaron Black (113 pounds) and Hunter…
BOYS’ BASKETBALL – Colonels 92, Panthers 29
WINCHESTER — James Wood sophomore Chandler Brooks scored 17 points and had seven rebounds to lead the Colonels to a non-district rout over Rappahannock County at Shirley Gymnasium on Monday…
All-Area Golf Team
Posted: December 22, 2015 Brett Loy — Sherando — Junior Loy posted a stroke average of 72.2* (first in Winchester-Frederick County). Area’s only state qualifier took sixth in the Group…
Girl’s Basketball – Cardinals 59, Colonels 48
WINCHESTER — Emily Garland scored a game-high 20 points to lead Spring Mills to a non-district win over James Wood on Saturday night at Shirley Gymnasium. The Cardinals, who made…
City-County Swim Meet
Posted: December 21, 2015From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — Sherando High School’s swim teams swept the City-County Holiday Sprints at Jim Barnett Park on Saturday morning. Sherando’s boys turned in…
BOYS’ BASKETBALL – Colonels 74, Patriots 40
CHARLES TOWN, W.VA. — Chandler Brooks recorded 21 points, 11 rebounds, five assists and three steals to lead James Wood to a victory over Washington (W.Va.) Tuesday. The Colonels (4-2)…
Swimming Outlook
Posted: December 19, 2015 By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The Sherando boys’ swimming team established a pretty high standard to follow with its success in 2014-15, but in…
Handley’s Hot Start Fuels Wrestling Win Over James Wood
Posted: December 17, 2015 By JOSH DORSEYSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — James Wood Colonels wrestling coach Greg Walker initially wanted to move Wednesday night’s dual with rival Handley…
Season Preview: Wrestling
Posted: December 17, 2015 By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — It’s never easy staying on top, but the Clarke County wrestling team definitely has the talent to try. The…
Colonels win Max Horz
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.VA. — James Wood captured the two-day Max Horz Invitational that finished Saturday at Berkeley Springs (W.Va.) High School. The Colonels scored 220 points to win the tournament,…
Swimming – Colonels take 3rd at meet
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.VA. — Zoe Schopick won the 100 butterfly and 200 individual medley to lead James Wood’s girls’ swim team to third place at the Sweet Inspirations Invitational at Shepherd…
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL – Colonels 65, Wildcats 53
WINCHESTER — Keiana Brooks recorded 27 points on 10-of-19 shooting, eight assists and six steals to lead the Colonels to a victory over Warren County Friday night. The Colonels (4-1)…
Boys’ Basketball – Colonels 57, Wildcats 51
FRONT ROYAL — Robert Jackson scored a team-high 15 points and had six rebounds to lead James Wood’s non-district boys’ basketball victory over Warren County on Friday night. After the…
James Wood Wrestlers Lead After Day 1 Of Horz Tournament
Posted: December 12, 2015From Star staff reports BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.VA. — Six James Wood wrestlers finished the first day with perfect 3-0 records to put the Colonels in first place…
BOYS’ BASKETBALL – Blue Streaks 69, Colonels 65
HARRISONBURG — Chandler Brooks’ outstanding all-around night wasn’t enough as James Wood dropped a Conference 21A clash against Harrisonburg. The Colonels (2-2, 0-2) led 34-28 at the half, but the Blue…
Girl’s Basketball – Wolverines 51, Colonels 38
PURCELLVILLE — Woodgrove outscored James Wood 20-9 in the first quarter and went to win in a Conference 21A game Tuesday. The Colonels (2-1, 0-1 Conference 21A) were led by…
Boys’ Basketball – Wolverines 57, Colonels 55 (2OT)
WINCHESTER — Woodgrove outscored James Wood 5-3 in the second overtime to emerge with a win in a Conference 21A game that was close throughout. The Colonels (2-1, 0-1 Conference…
Girls’ Basketball Outlook
Posted: December 5, 2015By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — With three teams returning at least one player who ranked in the top 15 in scoring last year, most area…
James Wood Holds Off Liberty For Boys’ Basketball Win
Posted: December 5, 2015By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — After dominating play for three quarters, James Wood survived a fierce comeback by Liberty to prevail 71-65 in…
Colonel Girls Pull Away To Defeat Clarke, 61-36
Posted: December 4, 2015By JOSH DORSEYSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Seniors Keiana Brooks and Grace Greene combined for 37 points as James Wood bounced Clarke County 61-36 at…
BOYS’ BASKETBALL – Colonels 74, Wildcats 53
WINCHESTER — James Wood junior forward Sam Costin scored 19 points and had eight rebounds to lead the Colonels’ season-opening victory over Warren County at Shirley Gymnasium on Wednesday night.…
Girls’ Basketball – Colonels 59, Wildcats 42
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood senior Keiana Brooks scored a game-high 21 points and had seven steals, seven rebounds and five assists to lead the Colonels’ season-opening victory over…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood Boys’ Basketball Player Andrew Hinebaugh
Posted: December 1, 2015 Andrew HinebaughJames Wood High School 18-year-old senior Sport: Basketball Position: Forward Parent: Kimberly Hinebaugh. Hometown: Friendsville, Md. — I moved here when I was two. Nicknames:…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood Girls’ Basketball Player Hannah Arnold
Posted: December 1, 2015 James Wood High School 17-year-old junior Sport: Basketball Position: Center/forward Parents: Christie and Terry Arnold Hometown: Corpus Christi, Texas (moved to Cross Junction in 2005) Nicknames:…
All-Conference 21 West Football team
Offensive Player of the Year: Mike Kovich, Woodgrove Defensive Player of the Year: Dylan Rivers, Sherando Coach of the Year: Mike Skinner, Woodgrove Offense First teamPos. Name School YearQB Mike…
Cross Country – Group 4A State Championship
Posted: November 14, 2015By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star THE PLAINS — Sherando High School’s boys’ cross country team wanted to etch its name in the school record book at the…
CHEERLEADING – Colonels 7th at state meet
RICHMOND — James Wood took seventh out of eight teams at the VHSL Group 4A state meet Saturday at the Virginia Commonwealth University Siegel Center in Richmond. The Colonels scored…
James Wood Routs Handley In Season Finale, 45-28
Posted: November 9, 2015By WALT MOODYThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Handley knew plenty about James Wood running back Tyler Bishop before Saturday’s season finale. It’s kind of hard to forget…
Football Preview – Colonels vs. Judges
Posted: November 6, 2015 James Wood at Handley When: Saturday, 1 p.m. Where: Handley Bowl Records: James Wood Colonels (4-5), Handley Judges (0-9). Last week: James Wood lost 35-21 to…
Region 4A West Cross Country Championship
Posted: November 6, 2015 By WALT MOODY Millbrook’s Alec Schrank and Tyler Cox-Philyaw placed second and third in the boys’ race to highlight the local contingent of runners at the…
Wood senior finalist for honor
James Wood senior Colin Watts, a soccer and basketball player, has been named one of 20 finalists in Virginia for the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award. The honor recognizes the…
Millbrook Eliminates James Wood In Conference 21A Volleyball
Posted: November 3, 2015By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER —It took Millbrook less than an hour to sweep James Wood in the opening round of the Conference 21A…
James Wood Cheer Team Earns State Tournament Berth
Posted: November 2, 2015From Star staff reports AMHERST — James Wood High School’s competition cheer team took third place at the 4A West Region championship at Amherst High School…
James Wood’s Skid Continues In Loss To Spring Mills
Posted: October 31, 2015By JOSH DORSEYSpecial to The Winchester Star MARTINSBURG, W.VA. — The James Wood Colonels didn’t appear to be the same team that started the season 4-1 when…
Handley Volleyball Defeats Colonels, 3-1
Posted: October 30, 2015By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — For high school kids, 2011 seems like a lifetime ago, and that was particularly true for Handley’s girls’…
Conference 21A Girls’ Cross Country
Posted: October 29, 2015By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star PURCELLVILLE — As Millbrook’s Carolina blue jerseys lined up just past the finish line at Wednesday’s Conference 21A girls’ cross country championship,…
Conference 21A Boys’ Cross Country
Posted: October 29, 2015By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star PURCELLVILLE — Sherando seniors Trevor Whiteside, Thomas Shea, Thomas Powars and James Kelly were two-year-olds when the Warriors last won a postseason…
Preview: Conference 21 Cross Country Championships
Posted: October 28, 2015 By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Millbrook High School’s boys’ cross country team has won the past two Conference 21 championships, but Sherando appears to…
Football – James Wood vs Millbrook
Posted: October 24, 2015By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Millbrook started fast, snapped the ball fast, and as usual, ran fast. In the most lopsided game in series history,…
Game Of The Week — Pioneers, Colonels Renew Football Rivalry
Posted: October 23, 2015By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — It’s always hard to tell exactly where the ball is when bodies upon bodies are piled up at the goal…
Playoffs, Take 2
Posted: October 23, 2015 Do you remember a character on Saturday Night Live named Emily Litella? The character, created by the late Gilda Radner, would go on Weekend Update and…
Millbrook Volleyball Sweeps Colonels
Posted: October 23, 2015By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Millbrook’s volleyball team made sure there wasn’t much drama in the second meeting with James Wood after needing to survive…
Conference 21A Cheer Meet
Posted: October 23, 2015From Star staff reports PURCELLVILLE — Millbrook took first place at the Conference 21A Cheer Championship Thursday at Woodgrove High School, and the Pioneers will be joined…
Cross County – Third Battle Invitational
Posted: October 19, 2015By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Loudoun Valley senior Andrew Hunter ran a 5K faster than any high school runner from Virginia ever had before in…
James Wood Falls In Overtime Thriller To Skyline
Posted: October 17, 2015By MARK SAWYERSpecial to The Winchester Star FRONT ROYAL — There is no question football is a game of emotion and motivation, lots of ups and downs.…
Preview – James Wood at Skyline
When: Today, 7 p.m. Where: Skyline Hawk Stadium Records: Skyline Hawks (2-4, 0-1 Northwestern District); James Wood Colonels (4-2, 0-1). Last week: Skyline lost to Millbrook 59-14; James Wood lost to Sherando 14-10. Last…
Area Teams On Track For Football Playoffs
Posted: October 16, 2015 It’s looking like if you’re an area high school football fan, you’d better have a good sweatshirt and a pair of long johns picked out because…
James Wood Volleyball Rallies For 3-1 Win Over Sherando
Posted: October 16, 2015By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY — After dropping the opening set against Sherando, James Wood trailed in both the second and fourth sets against the…
James Wood Wins Conference 21A Cheer Mini
Posted: October 15, 2015From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — James Wood won the Conference 21A cheerleading mini competition Wednesday at Millbrook High School. Millbrook placed second, and the Pioneers were…
Wood Volleyball Edges Judges In Five Sets
Posted: October 14, 2015By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Regardless of sport, when Handley and James Wood square off fans can expect a spirited battle between two…
CROSS COUNTRY – Glory Days Invitational
MANASSAS — Millbrook senior Tyler Cox-Philyaw won the Glory Days Invitational with a time of 15 minutes, 49 seconds at Bull Run Regional Park on Saturday. Cox-Philyaw averaged a 5:06…
Sherando Takes Thriller Against James Wood
Posted: October 10, 2015By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The outcome was a familiar one, but the luster was returned to the Sherando-James Wood football rivalry Friday night. Sherando…
James Wood Nets Volleyball Triumph
Posted: October 10, 2015Star staff report FRONT ROYAL — James Wood defeated Skyline in a Northwestern District volleyball match Thursday 3-0 (25-16, 25-13, 25-23). Taylor Heishman led the Colonels (10-4,…
Colonels Face Off With Warriors In District Opener
Posted: October 9, 2015By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — One of Sherando football coach Bill Hall’s familiar refrains is “we’re just trying to get better every week.” Without even…
James Wood Boys, Girls Capture District Cross Country Mini
Posted: October 8, 2015From Star staff reports STEPHENS CITY — The James Wood boys and girls each took first place at the Northwestern District mini meet Wednesday at Sherando High…
District Cheer Competition
Posted: October 7, 2015 From Star staff reports FRONT ROYAL — Millbrook won the Northwestern District cheerleading meet by 23.5 points Tuesday at Skyline High School. The Pioneers scored 229…
Millbrook Volleyball Holds Off Colonels In Five-Sets
Posted: October 7, 2015By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Once Millbrook senior Taylor Linder’s kill sailed out of bounds off of James Wood junior Leilani Burch on match point,…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood High School Cross County Runner Halle Esparza
Posted: October 6, 2015 James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Cross Country. Parents: Jennifer and Todd Esparza. Hometown: Winchester Nicknames: Some of the older kids who graduated called me…
Region 4A – Golf Tournament
Posted: October 6, 2015By WALT MOODY Having just seen his team miss out on a state tournament berth, defending 4A state champion Brett Loy needed some magic of his own.…
Wood Boys, Girls Second, Handley Boys Fourth In Cross Country Meet
Posted: October 3, 2015From Star staff reports ROMNEY, W.Va. — James Wood placed second in both the boys’ and girls divisions and Handley was fourth in the boys’ event at…
Volleyball – Hubs 3, Colonels 0
WINCHESTER — North Hagerstown (Md.) defeated James Wood by the scores of 25-21, 25-18, 25-14 Thursday. Megan Hillyard (29 assists, 10 digs), Leilani Burch (12 digs, seven kills, two aces),…
James Wood-Sherando Football Postponed
Due to rain projections for this weekend, the James Wood-Sherando game has been rescheduled for next Friday, October 9 with kickoff at 7:00 PM. Both teams had bye dates which made the move…
FOOTBALL – Warriors-Colonels game information
WINCHESTER — With a larger than usual crowd expected for Friday’s 7 p.m. game between Sherando (5-0) and James Wood (4-1) at the Colonels’ Jerry L. Kelican Stadium, Colonels coordinator…
Wood Volleyball Storms Back For 3-1 Win Over Sherando
Posted: September 30, 2015By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Whether it was James Wood junior libero Elizabeth Salata notching her first kill of the season or senior…
Second-Quarter Surge Fuels James Wood’s Win Over Hedgesville
Posted: September 26, 2015By JOSH DORSEYSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — It only took nine seconds to completely change the complexion between James Wood and Hedgesville (W.Va.). Those nine…
Week 5 Prep Football Previews
Posted: September 25, 2015 Hedgesville at James Wood When: Today, 7 p.m. Where: James Wood’s Jerry L. Kelican Stadium in Winchester Records: Hedgesville (W.Va.) Eagles (0-4); James Wood Colonels (3-1).…
Conference 21A Golf Tourney
Posted: September 25, 2015From Byrd Newspaper reports HARRISONBURG — With defending Group 4A state champion Brett Loy winning individual honors, the Sherando golf team qualified for its first regional tournament…
Volleyball – Colonels 3, Trojans 2
ROMNEY, W.VA. — James Wood needed five sets for the second consecutive evening and again pulled out a victory by topping Hampshire 18-25, 15-25, 25-21, 25-8, 15-9. Taylor Heishman had…
GOLF – Colonels take district mini
FRONT ROYAL — The James Wood golf team won the second Northwestern District mini tournament by four strokes with a four-player score of 166 Monday on the front nine at Blue…
Volleyball – Colonels 3, Wildcats 2
WILLIAMSPORT, MD. — James Wood outlasted Williamport in a marathon, winning 25-18, 25-12, 20-25, 15-25, 15-12 on Monday. Leilani Burch and Ashanti Day led the Colonels with 10 kills each.…
Cross Country – Oatlands Invitational
LEESBURG — Sherando senior Trevor Whiteside placed 24th overall with a time of 16 minutes, 39 seconds to lead the Warriors to ninth place at the 58-team Oatlands Invitational on Saturday.…
Defense Preserves James Wood’s Football Triumph Over Strasburg
Posted: September 19, 2015By WALT MOODY WINCHESTER — Prior to Friday night, the James Wood defense hasn’t been often called upon to make a big stand. Mostly that Colonels’ unit…
Football Preview – Strasburg at James Wood
Today, 7 p.m. James Wood’s Jerry L. Kelican Stadium in Winchester Strasburg Rams (3-0); James Wood Colonels (2-1). Strasburg beat Riverside 27-6; James Wood beat week: Warren County 52-34. Last…
Wolverines Sweep Wood Volleyball
Posted: September 18, 2015By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Woodgrove swept James Wood in three sets, winning 25-16, 25-19, 26-24 in Thursday night’s Conference 21A volleyball match…
Running Back Bishop Piles Up Yards For Colonels
Posted: September 16, 2015By WALT MOODY DENNIS GRUNDMAN/Special to The Winchester StarHandley senior Tyler Bishop’s extra work in the weight room in the offseason has paid off for the Colonels…
VOLLEYBALL – Colonels 3, Knights 2
WINCHESTER — James Wood defeated John Champe by the scores of 25-20, 10-25, 24-26, 25-14, 15-10. The Colonels improved to 7-1 with the win. No other details were reported.
Golf – Skyline Invitational
Posted: September 16, 2015From Star staff reports FRONT ROYAL — Sherando junior Brett Loy shot a 4-under 67 to win by one stroke Tuesday at the 12-team Skyline Invitational held…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood Volleyball Player Emma Montgomery
Posted: September 15, 2015 Emma Montgomery James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Volleyball Position: Middle hitter Parents: Jeff and Christel Montgomery. Hometown: Winchester What do…
James Wood Scores Golf Triumph Against Handley
Posted: September 15, 2015 From Star staff reports FRONT ROYAL — Hunter Hall fired a 5-over 40 to lead James Wood to a 167-189 victory over Handley in a…
Cross Country – 41st Annual Judges Classic
Posted: September 14, 2015By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Imagine standing inside an automatic car wash on the rinse cycle for about 15 to 20 minutes and add some…
Bishop, Colonels run past Wildcats
FRONT ROYAL — It was no secret what James Wood was going to try to do against Warren County on Friday night. It was only a matter of execution…
Week 3 High School Football Previews
James Wood at Warren When: Today, 7 p.m. Where: Warren County High School in Front Royal Records: James Wood Colonels (1-1); Warren County Wildcats (1-0). Last week: James Wood beat…
Volleyball – Falcons 3, Colonels 0
WARRENTON — James Wood lost its first match of the season Thursday night by the scores of 25-20, 25-21, 25-23. The Colonels (5-1) — who beat Fauquier in four sets…
VOLLEYBALL – Colonels 3, Streaks 1
HARRISONBURG — James Wood defeated Harrisonburg in a Conference 21A match Tuesday by the scores of 27-29, 25-12, 25-19, 25-20. For the Colonels (5-0, 1-0 Conference 21A), Taylor Heishman and…
Golf Mini – Heritage Oaks Golf Club
Posted: September 10, 2015From Star staff reports HARRISONBURG — Sherando and Woodgrove fired matching 302s to tie for first at the Conference 21A mini tournament Wednesday at Heritage Oaks Golf…
Scholarship Night at Chick-fil-A Rutherford Crossing
Attend the James Wood scholarship Night at Chick-fil-A Rutherford Crossing on Wednesday, September 23, from noon until 7 PM. Ten (10) % of the proceeds will be given to a…
James Wood Bounces Back With Victory Over Park View
Posted: September 5, 2015By MARK SAWYERSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The only game on the schedule bigger and better then that of the much anticipated first game of…
James Wood Scores 3-1 Volleyball Win Over Washington
Posted: September 3, 2015By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — With seven new players joining James Wood’s varsity volleyball team, the Colonels appear to be somewhat of a work in…
Pena Turns Opportunity Into Thrilling K&N Pro Series Win
Posted: September 2, 2015By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Sergio Pena’s no stranger to the winner’s circle in NASCAR’s K&N Pro Series East, but the difficulties he’s experienced with…
Volleyball – Colonels 3, Falcons 1
WINCHESTER — James Wood remained undefeated with a victory over Fauquier by the scores of 25-21, 25-21, 22-25, 25-19 Tuesday. The Colonels are 3-0. No other details were reported.
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood Golfer Zach DeNitto
Posted: September 1, 2015 James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Golf Parents: Bob and Debbie DeNitto Hometown: Winchester What do you love about golf: It is an individual sport,…
Great Meadow Invitational
THE PLAINS — Sherando senior Trevor Whiteside finished 16th in 16 minutes, 39 seconds to pace the Warriors to fourth overall at the 34-team Great Meadow Invitational on Saturday. Sherando’s Thomas…
Pride QB Offsets Bishop’s Big Night In 55-21 Win Over Wood
Posted: August 29, 2015By ALLEN BRIDGESpecial to The Winchester Star LEESBURG — The Friday night lights were shining bright at Heritage High School as the James Wood Colonels traveled to…
Football Previews – James Wood at Heritage
When: Today, 7 p.m. Where: Heritage High School in Leesburg 2014 Records: James Wood Colonels (5-6); Heritage Pride (3-7). Last year: Heritage won 24-12. Players to watch: James Wood —…
Boys’ Cross Country Preview — New Conference Could Be Toughest In 4A Level
Posted: August 28, 2015By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — With the new Conference 21A alignment, area boys’ cross country teams must compete in arguably the toughest conference in the…
Volleyball – Colonels 3, Gobblers 1
WINCHESTER — James Wood defeated Broadway in its home opener Thursday night 25-20, 22-25, 25-19, 25-20. For the Colonels (2-0), Leilani Burch had 13 kills and 29 digs, and Megan…
James Wood Scores Golf Win Over Millbrook
Posted: August 27, 2015From Star staff reports FRONT ROYAL — James Wood defeated Millbrook 177-196 in a nine-hole Northwestern District golf dual match Wednesday at Blue Ridge Shadows. James Wood’s…
Girls’ Cross Country Preview — Experience Key For Area Teams
Posted: August 27, 2015 By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — If Conference 21A ends up being as tough as area coaches expect, then the one big plus that all…
Wood’s Funkhouser No Longer A Surprise
Posted: August 26, 2015By WALT MOODY WINCHESTER — A man often of few words, James Wood coach Mark McHale had a couple to sum up Ryan Funkhouser’s first varsity season…
Football Previews — Colonels All About The Run Game
Posted: August 26, 2015By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — As evidenced by the James Wood football team’s no pass attempts and 48 rushes for 333 yards in last year’s…
Volleyball – Colonels 3, Falcons 0
WOODSTOCK — James Wood swept Central 25-13, 25-12, 25-10 in its season opener Tuesday night. Taylor Heishman (nine kills), Leilani Burch and Lizzy Salata (15 digs each), and Megan Hillyard…
JWAA To Induct 5 Into Athletic Hall of Fame
WINCHESTER, VA – Five athletes will be inducted into James Wood High School’s P. Wendell Dick Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday, September 4, 2015. Ceremonies for the 16th annual…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood Football Player Tyler Bishop
Posted: August 25, 2015 James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Football. Positions: Running back and linebacker Parents: Don and Angie Bishop. Hometown: Winchester What do you love about football:…
Area Volleyball Teams Expect Tight Conference Race
Posted: August 21, 2015By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — With Loudoun County out of the picture in the new Conference 21 alignment, there’s going to be a little bit…
Golf – Colonels 2nd in tri
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood took second behind Berkeley Springs (W.Va.) but earned a Northwestern District win over Skyline in a tri match on the Shenandoah Valley Golf Club’s Red…
Bryan Gunter Memorial
Posted: August 14, 2015 By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star FRONT ROYAL — Sherando has done a pretty good job so far showing that it’s a better golf team than last…
Sherando Golfers Win District Mini
Posted: August 12, 2015From Star staff reports FRONT ROYAL — Led by Brett Loy’s 1-under-par 70, Sherando won the first Northwestern District mini by 22 strokes Tuesday at Shenandoah Valley…
2015 Golf Preview
Posted: August 10, 2015 By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — After besting the local competition almost every time it stepped on a course in 2014, the Sherando golf team…
Golf: Licklider Invitational
Posted: August 6, 2015By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star FRONT ROYAL — With nine birdies and a four-under par score of 103 that was five strokes better than his 2014 score…
James Wood Looking To Build On Last Season’s Football Success
Posted: August 6, 2015By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — There’s no way other area high school football teams are going to spend more time on the practice field…
James Wood’s Houser Thinks Big, Takes Chances
Posted: July 4, 2015By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — When Katie Houser was a freshman and about to serve in a tight spot during a match, then-James Wood…
All-Area Baseball First Team
Posted: June 27, 2015 Adam Whitacre — Sherando — Senior — Pitcher Earning VHSL first team All-Group 4A and VHSCA 4A All-State honors as an outfielder, Whitacre led Sherando hitting…
All-Area Softball First Team
Posted: June 26, 2015 Hannah Lockhart — Sherando — Senior — Pitcher A first-team selection in both the Northwestern District and Conference 21, Lockhart led the area hitting .500 with…
All-Area Girls’ Tennis Team
Posted: June 25, 2015 Meredith Watts — Handley — Freshman Watts won the Conference 23 singles title and advanced to the 4A North Region semifinals. Posted a 16-7 mark…
All-Area Boys’ Tennis Team
Posted: June 23, 2015 Parker Wilson — Handley — Junior Wilson posted a perfect 26-0 record in singles and a 20-0 mark in doubles on the way to winning the…
All-Area Girls’ Soccer First Team
Posted: June 22, 2015 Ellie Volinsky — Handley — Senior — Goalkeeper Volinsky tied for the Northwestern District lead with six shutouts, and she made 9.7 saves per game. Volinsky…
All-Area Boys’ Track And Field Team
Posted: June 20, 2015 Dontae Mauck — Handley — Senior — Sprints, Jumps, Hurdles Mauck posted the area’s top marks in the 100 (10.59), 200 (21.75), 110 hurdles (15.85), 300…
4A State Track Meet – Girl’s Review
Posted: June 8, 2015 The Winchester Star HARRISONBURG — The circumstances leading up to Davina Lane’s 100-meter hurdles final at the Group 4A state track and field meet Saturday were…
4A State Track Meet Finals
Posted: June 8, 2015 By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star HARRISONBURG — When Sherando senior thrower Trent McCarty had to curtail his regular weightlifting routine in the middle of the season…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood Girls’ Tennis Player Megan Hillyard
Posted: June 3, 2015 James Wood High School 16-year-old sophomore Sport: Tennis Position: No. 2 singles and doubles Parents: Debbie and P.W. Hillyard Hometown: Winchester Nicknames: My sister and I,…
4A State Track – Day 1
Posted: June 6, 2015By JOHN GALLEByrd Newspapers HARRISONBURG — The fastest time at the 4A state track meet on Friday belonged to John Handley High School’s Dontae Mauck. Possessing the…
4A State Track Preview
Posted: June 5, 2015By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — An hour after setting a school record and winning the 4A North Region title in the 300-meter hurdles — an…
Girl’s 4A North Region Track
Posted: May 29, 2015By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star PURCELLVILLE — There were probably more than a few grimaces from observers when Sherando sophomore Davina Lane came to an…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood Boys’ Soccer Player Jacob Parrish
James Wood High School 17-year-old junior Sport: Soccer Position: Midfielder Parents: Debbie and Steve Parrish Hometown: Winchester What do you love about soccer: I like the contact, especially on defense.…
All-Conference 21 Baseball team
Player of the Year: Adam Whitacre, Sherando Co-Coaches of the Year: Rusty Smith, Woodgrove; Brian Burke, Millbrook First teamPos. Player SchoolC Cohen Kerns James WoodC Zack Costello Loudoun County1B Eli…
All-Northwestern District Softball
Player of the Year: Carly Nixon, Sherando Coach of the Year: Clarence Smith, Sherando First team INF Makaela Dawkins Skyline Jr. INF Lexi Schlag Sherando Jr. INF Heidi Brown Sherando…
All-Northwestern District Baseball
Player of the Year: Alex Amos, Millbrook Coach of the Year: Jay Barnes, Skyline First team C Hunter Partlowe Skyline 1B Eli Warren James Wood 2B Bruce Keenan Millbrook SS…
Softball – Warriors Turn Back Colonels
Posted: May 23, 2015By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY — When two cross-county rivals get together for a softball game, sparks are bound to fly. Add to…
Conference 21 Track & Field
Posted: May 21, 2015 By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — When James Wood coach Matt Stegmaier looked at the performance list for the Conference 21 track and field meet,…
Boys’ Tennis – Locals fall in conference semis
STERLING — Players from three area high schools failed to make it out of semfinal action at the Conference 21 singles and doubles tennis tournament on Wednesday at Park View…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Conference 21 singles quarterfinals
STERLING — Sherando’s No. 6 seed Abigale Lukens rallied for a 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over Millbrook’s No. 3 seed Annie Cebrzynski in the Conference 21 singles quarterfinals at Park…
BOYS’ TENNIS – Dokken advance in Conference 21 singles
STERLING — James Wood No. 3 seed Evan Dokken defeated Shernado No. 6 Ben Hulver in straight sets in the Conference 21 singles quarterfinals at Park View on Tuesday.…
GIRLS’ SOCCER – Pride 3, Colonels 0
LEESBURG — No. 2 Heritage scored just before the half and twice in the final eight minutes to defeat No. 7 James Wood in a Conference 21 quarterfinal game Tuesday.…
BOYS’ SOCCER – Warriors 5, Colonels 0
STEPHENS CITY — Tommy Buono recorded a hat trick to lead No. 1 Sherando to a Conference 21 quarterfinal win over No. 8 James Wood Tuesday. The Warriors (13-2-2)…
Blazing Start Lifts Colonels Softball To Semis
Posted: May 20, 2015By ALLEN BRIDGESpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — James Wood used its speed early and a strong pitching performances from freshmen Lani Spielman and Lauren King…
Baseball – Warriors 10, Colonels 0
Posted: May 20, 2015By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Sherando turned the page on a disappointing regular season by putting together its best game of the year against…
James Wood’s Whitacre Overcomes Disease To Lead Pitching Staff
Posted: May 19, 2015By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — With radar gun readings being flashed after every pitch at Major League Baseball games, it seems like velocity means everything…
Pitchers Spielman, King Key To Colonels’ Turnaround Year
Posted: May 18, 2015By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — When two James Wood pitchers total for more wins than the Colonels’ softball team had last year, it’s safe to…
Girl’s Soccer – Colonel Girls Edge Handley In OT, 3-2
Posted: May 16, 2015By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The 2015 season hasn’t gone the way the James Wood girls’ soccer team wanted, but they couldn’t have asked for…
Boy’s Soccer – Handley Boys Shut Out Colonels, 4-0
Posted: May 16, 2015By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — One team heads into the postseason coming off a less-than inspiring performance and the other looks to be peaking at…
SOFTBALL – Colonels 21, Judges 0, 5 inn.
WINCHESTER — Freshmen pitchers Lauren King and Lani Spielman combined to throw a perfect game no-hitter in James Wood’s Northwestern District rout of Handley on Friday. King struck out three…
Baseball – Colonels 9, Applemen 8 (8 inn.)
WINCHESTER — Reid Barber drew a full-count, bases loaded walk with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning as James Wood rallied from an 8-0 deficit to beat…
Softball – Colonels 7, Pride 3
WINCHESTER — Freshman pitcher Lauren King scattered seven hits and struck out three to lead James Wood to a Conference 21 victory over Heritage at Ridge Field on Tuesday night.…
GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD – Colonels win district mini
WINCHESTER — James Wood scored 121 points to beat runner-up Handley (75) by 46 points at the Northwestern District mini meet Tuesday at the Handley Bowl. Millbrook scored 45 points,…
BOYS TRACK & FIELD – Northwestern District mini meet
WINCHESTER — Skyline scored 87 points to edge Millbrook (84) in the Northwestern District mini meet Tuesday at the Handley Bowl. Handley took third with 74 points, James Wood took…
BASEBALL – Colonels 1, Pride 0
WINCHESTER — Bryan Whitacre fired a four-hitter as James Wood edge Heritage in Conference 21 action on Tuesday. Whitacre (5-1) struck out 12, while walking one. James Wood (10-7, 5-2…
BOYS’ SOCCER – Pride 3, Colonels 2
WINCHESTER — Liam Ebert scored twice, but Heritage netted the game-winner in the second half in Conference 21 play. Colin Watts and Daniel Sabia had assists for the Coloniels (3-12,…
GIRLS’ SOCCER – Pride 7, Colonels 0
LEESBURG — Heritage outscored James Wood 6-0 in the second half of a Conference 21 game Tuesday. The Colonels (6-8, 2-5 Conference 21) received 16 saves from Charlie Woods-Hulse and…
Girl’s Tennis – Wolverines 5, Colonels 1
PURCELLVILLE — Fourth-seeded Woodgrove knocked off No. 5 James Wood in the opening round of the Conference 21 tournament Monday. No. 1 Ashley Hillyard (6-1, 6-0) was the lone winner…
Millbrook Boys’ Tennis Tops Wood In Conference 21 Quarterfinals
Posted: May 12, 2015From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — Fifth-seeded Millbrook won five singles matches to close out No. 4 James Wood 5-1 after singles in the opening round of…
GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD – Last Chance Invitational
WINCHESTER — Sherando sophomore Davina Lane won the 100 hurdles and the 300 hurdles to lead all local athletes Friday at the Millbrook Last Chance Invitational. No team scores were…
BOYS’ TRACK AND FIELD – Last Chance Invitational
WINCHESTER — Millbrook junior Nazeeh Johnson won the 100 meters and the long jump to lead all local athletes Friday at the Millbrook Last Chance Invitational. No team scores were…
Colonels Softball Routs Pioneers, 11-1
Posted: May 11, 2015From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — Alyssa Brown went 3 for 4 with a double, a triple and an RBI to lead James Wood to an 11-1…
Millbrook Girls’ Soccer Blanks James Wood, 2-0
Posted: May 11, 2015By JOSH DORSEYSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Millbrook broke a scoreless tie with James Wood with a pair of second-half goals in a 2-0 Conference…
Warriors Avenge Loss To Colonels
Posted: May 9, 2015By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Sherando junior Lexi Schlag admitted that her team might not have been prepared for James Wood in the first meeting…
Pioneers Edge Colonels In Baseball, 3-2
Posted: May 9, 2015By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — If you see one person lying on the ground and a bunch of others standing around looking at him, the…
Girl’s Tennis – Colonels 7, Hawks 2
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood notched five wins in singles on its way to a Northwestern District win over Skyline on Thursday. Megan Hillyard (No. 2, 8-0), Katie Schott (No.…
SOFTBALL – Colonels 6, Hawks 5 (10 inn.)
WINCHESTER — Lindsey Anderson went 2 for 6 with a double and drove in the winning run to lift James Wood to a 6-5 Northwestern District win over Skyline in…
Baseball – Hawks 4, Colonels 3
WINCHESTER — Skyline scored twice in the fifth inning to break a 2-2 tie and went on to a Northwestern District win over James Wood Thursday at R. Charles Hott…
GIRLS’ SOCCER – Colonels 8, Hawks 1
FRONT ROYAL — Freshman Katelyn High had a hat trick and senior Alex Stanford added two goals and two assists to become the Colonels’ all-time assists leader in a…
James Wood Blanks Skyline In Boys’ Soccer
Posted: May 8, 2015From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — Junior Skyler Newlin had a hat trick to lead James Wood to a 5-0 Northwestern District boys’ soccer victory over Skyline…
BOYS’ SOCCER Warriors 8, Colonels 0
STEPHENS CITY — Tommy Buono and Andrew Wade each recorded a hat trick and added one assist to lead Sherando to a Northwestern District and Conference 21 win over James…
Sherando Baseball Over Wood, 4-2
Posted: May 6, 2015By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY — Sherando used small ball and a no-hitter by starting pitcher Adam Whitacre to upend James Wood Tuesday…
Warrior Girls’ Soccer Boots Colonels, 5-1
Posted: May 6, 2015By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — After being outplayed for almost the entire first half, the James Wood girls’ soccer team gave itself new life when…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Raiders 8, Colonels 1
WINCHESTER — Loudoun County defeated James Wood in a Conference 21 match Monday. In their final regular season conference match, the Colonels (3-10, 3-4 Conference 21) received a win at…
Boys’ Tennis – Raiders 7, Colonels 2
LEESBURG — Loudoun County defeated James Wood in a Conference 21 match Monday. The Colonels (7-7, 4-3) picked up wins at No. 2 doubles (Jacob Calabrese and Austin Harney ,…
SOFTBALL – Colonels 7, Titans 3
STERLING — Lani Spielman pitched a complete game as James Wood defeated Dominion in Conference 21 action Monday. The Colonels (11-4, 3-1 Conference 21) scored four runs in the first…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Pioneers 5, Colonels 4
WINCHESTER — Millbrook won two doubles matches to net a tight Northwestern District win over James Wood on Wednesday. The teams of No. 2 Shanna Marin Pierce-Javins Fender (8-4) and…
GIRLS’ TRACK – Colonels win 4-team meet
WINCHESTER — Rene Rosso won four individual events to lead James Wood to a victory in a quad meet at Millbrook Wednesday. James Wood scored 95 points, Millbrook scored 33,…
BOYS’ TRACK – Pioneers win 4-team meet
WINCHESTER — Nazeeh Johnson won the 100 meters and the long jump to lead Millbrook to victory in a quad meet Wednesday. The Pioneers scored 64 points, James Wood scored…
BOYS’ TENNIS – Pioneers 5, Colonels 4
WINCHESTER — Millbrook’s Hayden Wilfong and Zack Clark each won in singles and teamed for the match-clinching victory at No. 1 doubles to give the Pioneers a Northwestern District win…
Baseball – Colonels 11, Cardinals 10
WINCHESTER — James Wood rallied with two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to defeat Spring Mills (W.Va.) in a non-district game at R. Charles Hott Field on…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Wolverines 8, Colonels 1
WINCHESTER — Top-seeded Ashley Hillyard was the lone winner for James Wood in a Conference 21 matchup against Woodgrove on Tuesday. Hillyard won 8-2 in her match for the Colonels…
BOYS’ TENNIS – Colonels 8, Wolverines 1
PURCELVILLE — No. 2 Noah Borromeo and No. 5 Bryan Savic each scored 8-0 triumphs as James Wood swept the singles matches in a Conference 21 rout of Woodgrove on…
Patriots Hold Off Colonels In Girls’ Soccer, 4-3
Posted: April 28, 2015By ALLEN BRIDGESpecial to The Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY — The Shenandoah Valley Christian Academy girls’ soccer team got its revenge against James Wood with a 4-3…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Colonels 5, Pride 4
LEESBURG — Trailing 4-2 after singles, James Wood swept all three doubles matches to knock off Heritage in a Conference 21 clash on Monday. The teams of Ashley Hillyard-Katie Schott…
BOYS’ TENNIS – Pride 5, Colonels 4
WINCHESTER — James Wood dropped two of three doubles matches to suffer a Conference 21 loss to Heritage on Monday. No. 1 Evan Dokken (8-3), No. 4 Jacob Calabrese (8-2)…
BOYS’ SOCCER – Blue Streaks 5, Colonels 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood lost to Harrisonburg in a non-district match Monday. Cole Morris made 12 saves in goal for the Colonels (1-10).
SOFTBALL – Colonels 7, Cardinals 6
WINCHESTER — James Wood defeated Spring Mills (W.Va.) in a non-district game Monday. Lauren King struck out five batters in four innings of relief and hit a two-run home run…
Wood Girls Finish As Runner-Up At Apple Blossom Invite
Posted: April 27, 2015By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — James Wood senior Sarah Johnson and junior Grace Greene have been talking about representing their school strongly at the Colonels’…
Boy’ Track and Field – Apple Blossom Invitational
Posted: April 27, 2015By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Two weeks ago, Handley track and field coach Mike McKiernan didn’t go in thinking his boys’ team was going…
BOYS’ SOCCER – Titans 3, Colonels 2
STERLING — Dominion handed James Wood its sixth straight loss in a Conference 21 match on Thursday night. Junior midfielder Skyler Newlin scored a goal and assisted on another score…
GIRLS’ SOCCER – Colonels 2, Patriots 0
STEPHENS CITY — Charlie Woods-Hulse had six saves to record her third shutout of the season as James Wood edged Shenadoah Valley Christian Academy on Thursday. Alex Stanford opened the…
SOFTBALL – Colonels 11, Eagles 3
BERRYVILLE — Alyssa Brown went 2 for 5 with grand slam and Lauren King struck out eight to lead James Wood to a non-district softball victory over Clarke County at…
Duggan Leads Colonels Past Eagles, 10-5
Posted: April 24, 2015By JOSH DORSEYSpecial to The Winchester Star BERRYVILLE — James Wood Colonels senior KaCee Duggan made sure the Colonels had a lead to work with before they…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Judges 8, Colonels 1
WINCHESTER — Handley clinched a Northwestern District match early against James Wood by taking five singles matches Wednesday. No. 1 Jamie Miller (8-4), No. 2 Olivia Truban (8-3), No. 4…
BOYS’ TENNIS – Colonels 6, Warriors 3
STEPHENS CITY — James Wood posted four wins in singles and then won at both No. 1 and No. 2 doubles to clinch a Conference 21 victory over Sherando on…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Warriors 8, Colonels 1
WINCHESTER — Sherando won five of six singles matches en route to a Conference 21 victory over James Wood on Tuesday. Abigail Sears (No. 1, 8-2), Alisa van de Crommert…
GIRLS’ SOCCER – Wolverines 4, Colonels 3
WINCHESTER — Brianna Heustis, Neary Casebolt and Alex Stanford scored for James Wood, which dropped a non-conference clash against Woodgrove. Abby Lanham assisted on a pair of goals and Charlie…
BASEBALL – Colonels 3, Wolverines 2
PURCELLVILLE — Kris Malsch doubled and later scored on a passed ball to lift James Wood to a Conference 21 victory over Woodgrove in eight innings. Malsch also got the…
Softball – Wolverines 3, Colonels 1
PURCELLVILLE — Woodgrove capitalized on some costly errors to defeat James Wood in Conference 21 action Tuesday night. Lani Spielman allowed four hits through six innings in the loss. Spielman…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood Boys’ Tennis Player Noah Borromeo
Posted: April 21, 2015 James Wood High School 15-year-old freshman Sport: Tennis Position: No. 2 singles, No. 1 doubles Parents: Heather and Abel Borromeo Hometown: Charleston, W.Va., we moved [to…
Boys’ Track and Field – Ram Country Invite
STRASBURG — Clarke County senior Justin Dulaney took first place in two events to lead the Eagles to a runner-up finish at the Ram Country Track and Field Invitational at…
James Wood Girls’ Track Team Wins Ram Country Invitational
Posted: April 20, 2015From Star staff reports STRASBURG — James Wood High School’s girls track team took first place in the Ram Country Track and Field Invitational at Strasburg High…
Colonels’ Hillyard Signs To Play Volleyball At Radford
Posted: April 18, 2015By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — After giving everything she had to developing the James Wood volleyball team over the last seven years, it’s only natural…
Girl’s Tennis – Warriors 8, Colonels 1
STEPHENS CITY —Sherando won the final five singles matches in cruising to a Northwestern District victory over James Wood on Thursday. No. 2 Abigail Sears (10-6), No. 3 Alisa van…
Wood Baseball Silences Sherando Bats, 3-0
Posted: April 17, 2015By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — James Wood senior Bryan Whitacre made an impact in just about every phase of the game in Thursday night’s Northwestern…
Wood Softball Shuts Down Warriors, 4-1
Posted: April 17, 2015By ALLEN BRIDGESpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — In a battle between two of the top softball teams in the Northwestern District, James Wood used a…
Sherando Girls’ Soccer Beats Colonels, 5-0
Posted: April 17, 2015 By JOSH DORSEYSpecial to The Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY — The Sherando girls’ soccer team rebounded from an 8-0 loss Tuesday and derailed a three-game win…
BOYS’ TENNIS – Warriors 5, Colonels 4
WINCHESTER — Sherando took two of three doubles matches to knock off James Wood 5-4 on Thursday in a Northwestern District match. No. 2 Drew Graber and Quintin DeGroot (8-6)…
Sherando Boys’ Soccer Beats Colonels
Posted: April 17, 2015From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — Tommy Buono had two goals and two assists as the Sherando boys’ soccer team defeated James Wood 6-1 in a Northwestern…
James Wood, Warriors Split Track Dual
Posted: April 16, 2015From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — James Wood and Sherando split Wednesday’s Northwestern District dual track meet at Kelican Stadium. The James Wood girls won 73-59, and…
Wood Girls’ Soccer Edges Dominion, 2-1
Posted: April 15, 2015By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — When a red card comes out, the team that benefits doesn’t want to show the same level of aggressiveness a…
BOYS’ TENNIS – Colonels 8, Pioneers 1
WINCHESTER — James Wood won five of the six singles matches en route to a Northwestern District boys’ tennis victory over Millbrook on Monday. Evan Dokken (No. 1, 8-1), Noah…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Colonels 5, Pioneers 4
WINCHESTER — James Wood posted four wins in singles and then clinched the match with a win at No. 2 doubles in a Conference 21 victory over Millbrook on…
James Wood Girls Take 2nd At Handley Track And Field Invitational
Posted: April 13, 2015By JOSH DORSEYSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The Handley boys defended their home turf against a large field to win the 74th Handley Track and…
BOYS’ TENNIS – Judges 9, Colonels 0
WINCHESTER — Handley completed a season sweep in a Northwestern District match at James Wood Friday. The Judges (7-0, 5-0 Northwestern) dropped a total of only nine games and…
SOFTBALL – Colonels 22, Judges 1
WINCHESTER — Courteney Harper hit for the cycle, including a grand slam home run, and drove in six runs to lead James Wood’s Northwestern District softball victory over Handley that…
Wood Routs Handley In Baseball, 12-0
Posted: April 11, 2015By MARK SAWYERSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — What started out as a rainy, miserable, dreary, Friday morning that saw little hopes of any baseball games…
Judges Top James Wood In Boys’ Soccer, 3-0
Posted: April 11, 2015By ALLEN BRIDGESpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The James Wood boys’ soccer team did well to stay with Handley for much of the game Friday…
Early Goal Spurs Colonels Girls’ Soccer To Victory Over Judges, 3-0
Posted: April 11, 2015By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — James Wood’s girls’ soccer team wanted to set the tone right away in Friday’s Northwestern District girls’ soccer match. It…
BOYS’ TENNIS – Colonels 6, Applemen 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood defeated Musselman (W.Va.) in non-district action Wednesday. The Colonels (4-2) won all six singles matches, with Evan Dokken (No. 1) and Noah Borromeo (No. 2) each…
TRACK AND FIELD – Colonels sweep Hawks
WINCHESTER — The James Wood boys won 72-56 and the girls won 110-20 in a Northwestern District dual meet with Skyline Wednesday. The Colonel boys were led by Chris Vitagliano,…
Whitacre Tosses No-Hitter For Colonels
Posted: April 8, 2015From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — James Wood senior pitcher Bryan Whitacre tossed a no-hitter and struck out eight in the Colonels’ 10-0 Conference 21 baseball victory…
Boy’s Soccer – Patriots 5, Colonels 1
WINCHESTER — Park View defeated James Wood in a Conference 21 game Tuesday night at Kelican Stadium. The Colonels (1-5, 0-2 Conference 21) had Cole Morris make 12 saves in…
SOFTBALL – Colonels 7, Patriots 1
WINCHESTER — Taylor Rizzari went 2 for 2 with a pair of doubles and drove in three runs to lead James Wood to a Conference 21 softball win over Park…
GIRLS’ SOCCER – Colonels 3, Patriots 2, OT
STERLING — Senior Alex Stanford scored two goals, including the game-winner in overtime, to lead James Wood to a Conference 21 girls’ soccer victory over Park View Tuesday night. Stanford…
Girls’ Track Outlook: James Wood’s Strength In Field Events Will Be Key
Posted: April 4, 2015By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — In a way, James Wood is seeing a run of unfortunate circumstances continue in the field events this year. In…
Millbrook Baseball Edges Colonels, 2-1
Posted: April 3, 2015By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Ryan and Conor Hartigan have been a lethal offensive combination over the last two years for Millbrook’s undefeated…
BOYS’ SOCCER – Pioneers 2, Colonels 0
WINCHESTER — Millbrook scored twice in the second half to defeat Northwestern District rival James Wood at the Colonels’ Kelican Stadium. The Pioneers (4-0, 1-0 Northwestern) scored two minutes into…
Wood Softball Blanks Pioneers, 4-0
Posted: April 3, 2015By JOSH DORSEYSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The James Wood Colonels softball team took advantage of every mistake the Millbrook Pioneers made on Thursday night…
Pioneer Girls Edge Wood 4-3 In OT
Posted: April 3, 2015By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Although the match between James Wood and Millbrook’s girls’ soccer teams didn’t count in the Conference 21 standings, the two…
Boys’ Track Outlook
Posted: April 2, 2015 By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Despite having only two participants at the Group 4A state indoor track meet in Lynchburg, the Handley boys’ track…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Hawks 6, Colonels 3
WINCHESTER — Skyline defeated James Wood in a Northwestern District match Tuesday. The Colonels (1-4, 0-2 Northwestern) received singles wins from Megan Hillyard at No. 2 (8-3), Katie Schott…
SOFTBALL – Hawks 6, Colonels 0
FRONT ROYAL — Skyline took advantage of five errors by James Wood en route to a Northwestern District shutout victory over the Colonels Tuesday night. Lani Spielman went 2 for…
BOYS’ SOCCER – Colonels 2, Hawks 0
FRONT ROYAL — Colin Watts scored a goal and had an assist, leading James Wood to a Northwestern District victory over Skyline Tuesday night. Liam Ebert also scored a goal,…
GIRLS’ SOCCER – Colonels 7, Hawks 0
WINCHESTER — Alex Stanford scored two goals and assisted on two other scores in leading James Wood to a Northwestern District win over Skyline Tuesday night. Neary Casebolt and…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood Softball Player Taylor Rizzari
Posted: March 31, 2015 James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Softball Position: Outfielder Parents: Jackie and Scott Rizzari Hometown: Antioch, Calif. (moved to Winchester in 2003) Nicknames: My parents…
Wood Girls Wins Arrowhead Invitational
Posted: March 30, 2015By JOSH DORSEYSpecial to The Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY —– There was a consensus among all six teams that competed in the inaugural Arrowhead Invitational at Sherando…
All-Area Girls’ Basketball Team
Posted: March 27, 2015 Lauren Reed — Millbrook — Junior — GuardWas named the Conference 21 Player of Year. A first team All-Group 4A, All-4A North Region, All-Conference 21…
BOYS’ SOCCER – Knights 7, Colonels 0
ALDIE — John Champe scored four first-half goals en route to a non-district boys’ soccer victory over James Wood Thursday night. Goalkeeper Cole Morris made 15 saves for the Colonels…
Boy’s Soccer – Raiders 4, Colonels 0
LEESBURG — James Wood lost to Loudoun County in a Conference 21 game Tuesday. The Colonels are now 0-2 overall and 0-1 in Conference 21.
Musselman Softball Defeats Colonels, 13-3
Posted: March 26, 2015By MARK SAWYERSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — After three straight wins to start the season, including an impressive Conference 21 road victory over always-tough Loudoun…
All-Area Wrestling Team
Posted: March 26, 2015 Aaron Black — Wood — Soph. — 113 Black (48-6) placed second in Group 4A, third in the 4A North Region, and was Conference 21 champion.…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Wildcats 6, Colonels 3
WINCHESTER — Warren County won four of the six singles matches en route to a non-district girls’ tennis victory over James Wood on Tuesday. James Wood No. 3 seed Katie…
BOYS’ TENNIS – Colonels 9, Wildcats 0
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood defeated Warren County in a non-district match Tuesday. The Colonels (2-2) received singles wins from Evan Dokken (10-1 at No. 1), Noah Borromeo (10-1 at…
Softball – Colonels 3, Raiders 1
LEESBURG — James Wood defeated Loudoun County in a Conference 21 game Tuesday. The Colonels (3-0, 1-0 Conference 21) were led by freshman Lani Spielman (1-0), who started and pitched…
Baseball – Colonels 3, Raiders 0
LEESBURG — Bryan Whitacre pitched six shutout innings as James Wood defeated Loudoun County in a Conference 21 game Tuesday. Whitacre (1-0) allowed three hits and four walks and struck…
Loudoun County Shuts Out Wood Girls’ Soccer, 3-0
Posted: March 25, 2015By JOSH DORSEYSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Despite an astonishing 25 saves from senior goalkeeper Charlie Woods-Hulse, the James Wood Colonels lost to Loudoun County…
All-Area Boys’ Swim Team
Posted: March 25, 2015 Conor Babington — James Wood — Senior In the Group 4A state meet, placed second in both the 100 butterfly and 50 freestyle (all-state in both).…
All-Area Girls’ Swim Team
Posted: March 25, 2015 Lindsay Fairbanks — Millbrook — Sophomore In the Group 4A state meet, placed third in the 500 free and fifth in the 200 free (all-state…
Boys’ Swimmer Of The Year: James Wood’s Conor Babington
Posted: March 25, 2015By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — As James Wood senior Conor Babington prepared himself mentally for the championship finals at the Group 4A state swim meet…
Girls’ Tennis Outlook
Posted: March 21, 2015By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The Handley girls’ tennis team has lost some pretty talented players from its 2014 team. But a program that has…
Wood Softball Holds Off Clarke, 7-5
Posted: March 19, 2015By JOSH DORSEYSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The James Wood softball team was able to rely on a few of its freshmen and held off…
Colonels Baseball Team Tops Eagles 7-4 For 1st Victory
Posted: March 19, 2015By MARK SAWYERSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Three days ago the James Wood High School baseball team’s R. Charles Hott Field was more likely to…
GIRL’S TENNIS – Judges 9, Colonels 0
WINCHESTER — Handley defeated James Wood in its season and Northwestern District opener Tuesday at James Wood. The Judges (1-0, 1-0 Northwestern) received singles wins from Meredith Watts (10-8…
BOY’S TENNIS – Judges 9, Colonels 0
WINCHESTER — Handley dropped only six games in defeating James Wood in a Northwestern district matchup Tuesday at the Judges’ Slaughter Tennis Pavilion. The Judges (1-0, 1-0 Northwestern District)…
BOYS’ SOCCER – Vikings 3, Colonels 0
WINCHESTER — Loudoun Valley defeated James Wood in a non-district game in the Colonels’ season-opener Monday night at Jerry L. Kelican Stadium.
SOFTBALL – Colonels 5, Bulldogs 4
LURAY — James Wood scored three runs in the top of the seventh inning to rally from a 5-4 deficit and defeat Luray in a season-opening non-district game Tuesday. The…
Girls’ Soccer: Defending Champ Colonels Will Face Competitive District
Posted: March 17, 2015By JOSH DORSEYSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — As spring rolls in and we dust off the flip-flips and barbecues there is more to look…
Girl’s Tennis – Colonels 7, Patriots 2
STERLING — James Wood won five matches in singles and two in doubles to defeat Conference 21 foe Park View Monday in the Colonels’ season opener. James Wood (1-0, 1-0…
Boy’s Tennis – Colonels 9, Patriots 0
WINCHESTER — The James Wood boys swept Conference 21 foe Park View in their season opener Monday. The Colonels (1-0, 1-0 Conference 21) received singles wins from Evan Dokken (10-0…
Softball Preview
Posted: March 16, 2015 By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — With 16 of the 21 All-Northwestern District softball players from last year returning, many of the area teams bring…
Wood Names Reaves As Volleyball Coach
Posted: March 14, 2015By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Stephen Reaves knows the standards set by James Wood High School’s volleyball team with three straight state tournament appearances. That’s…
Baseball Preview
Posted: March 14, 2015By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Nine Millbrook players return from last year’s baseball team that finished as the 4A state runner-up, but the Pioneers know…
Area Boys’ Soccer Preview
Posted: March 12, 2015By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — When you look at the talent and the sheer number of people that the Millbrook boys’ soccer team lost from…
Swimming – 4A State Meet
Posted: February 23, 2015From Star staff reports CHRISTIANSBURG — Millbrook sophomore Lindsay Fairbanks placed third in the 500-yard freestyle and fifth in the 200 freestyle to help the Pioneers finish…
4A Wrestling Tournament
Posted: February 21, 2015By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star SALEM – With 37 pins in 50 matches this year, Millbrook senior Dylan Wisman knows a thing or two about putting away…
James Wood’s Babington Places Second At 4A State Swim Meet
Posted: February 21, 2015From Star staff reports CHRISTIANSBURG — If the goal of every swimmer is to post their fastest time in the biggest race of the season, Conor Babington…
Pioneer Girls Beat Colonels 61-54 To Reach Final
Posted: February 20, 2015By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — After nipping James Wood on buzzer-beaters twice in regular season play, Millbrook relied on a clutch fourth quarter…
Regional Wrestling Tournament
Posted: February 16, 2015By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star AMHERST — There was no score when the 4A North Region wrestling tournament 285-pound title match went to a stoppage with 31…
SWIMMING – Wood’s Babington wins regional title
RICHMOND — James Wood senior Conor Babington took first place in the 50-yard freestyle as the lone area winner at the 4A North Region Swimming Championship at the Collegiate School…
BOYS’ BASKETBALL – Wolverines 58, Colonels 43
PURCELLVILLE — Davie Wick scored 19 points to lead three Woodgrove players in double figures as the Wolverines defeated James Wood in the Conference 21 boys’ basketball tournament quarterfinals Friday…
Colonel Girls Rally In 2nd Half To Beat Woodgrove 50-43, Advance To Conference 21 Semifinals
Posted: February 14, 2015By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Free throws, layups, and defense were the keys to James Wood’s 50-43 comeback win Friday in the quarterfinals…
Raiders Defeat Wood Girls, 64-55
Posted: February 11, 2015By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Loudoun County looked at Tuesday night’s Conference 21 game against James Wood like it was a tune-up for the postseason…
BOYS’ BASKETBALL – Colonels 52, Raiders 45
LEESBURG — James Wood rallied from a 13-6 deficit after one quarter and 22-19 deficit at halftime to defeat Loudoun County in a Conference 21 game Tuesday. The Colonels (8-12,…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood Swimmer Conor Babington
Posted: February 10, 2015 James Wood High School 18-year-old senior Sport: Swimming Position: 100 butterfly and 50 freestyle Parents: Kathy and David Babington Hometown: Winchester Nicknames: Some people call me…
Conference 21 Tourney
Posted: February 9, 2015By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star PURCELLVILLE — The Conference 21 wrestling tournament had been over for several minutes, but Sherando head coach Pepper Martin and assistant coach…
Wrestler Aaron Black Taking Aim At Second State Title
Posted: February 7, 2015By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — For the first 18 months or so after Aaron Black began wrestling at the age of 5, he wasn’t…
James Wood Boys Get 1st District Win
Posted: February 7, 2015From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — Chandler Brooks scored a game-high 13 points and had eight rebounds and five steals to lead James Wood to a 50-28…
Colonel Girls Down Liberty, 44-34
Posted: February 6, 2015From Star staff reports BEALETON — The James Wood girls’ basketball team took an 11-point lead into halftime and held off Liberty for a 44-34 win on…
James Wood’s Stanford Signs To Play Soccer At Division I Lafayette
Posted: February 5, 2015By KEVIN TRUDGEONThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — If there’s one thing Jim Carden knows about Alex Stanford, it’s that when she sets a goal for herself you…
BOYS’ BASKETBALL – Colonels 53, Pride 48
WINCHESTER — Aidan Houser had 16 points and seven rebounds as James Wood defeated Heritage in a Conference 21 game Tuesday. The Colonels (6-11, 2-4 Conference 21) — who led…
Colonels Girls Top Heritage, 63-49
Posted: February 4, 2015From Star staff reports LEESBURG — James Wood junior Keiana Brooks led all scorers with 20 points to go along with nine rebounds, five steals, five rebounds…
James Wood Girls Dispose Of Wolverines 50-36
Posted: February 3, 2015By JOSH DORSEYSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The strong gusts of wind in the cold air Monday night seemingly found their way inside to affect…
BOYS’ BASKETBALL – Wolverines 56, Colonels 40
Purcellville — James Wood was held to two points in the first quarter and never recovered in a Conference 21 loss on the road Monday. The Colonels (5-12) had just…
Conference 21 Duals
Posted: February 2, 2015By JOSH DORSEYSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The Sherando Warriors continued their wrestling dominance of Conference 21 Saturday. After going 3-0 Friday night in the…
Handley Boys Open With 17-Point Run, Rout James Wood 58-25
Posted: January 31, 2015By KEVIN TRUDGEONThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The Handley boys’ basketball team didn’t come out of the gate firing on all cylinders Friday evening. In fact, the…
Colonel Girls Clamp Down On Judges In 52-33 Victory
Posted: January 31, 2015By MARK SAWYERSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — In the midst of its first losing streak of the season — albeit a modest two-game slide —…
Warrior Girls Pull Away For 78-68 Win Over Colonels
Posted: January 28, 2015By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY — In their first meeting, the James Wood girls’ basketball team cranked up its defensive play in holding Sherando to…
Sherando Boys Hold On For 60-55 Win Over Wood
Posted: January 28, 2015By KEVIN TRUDGEONThe Winchester Star Sherando’s A.J. Outler scored 12 points in the Warriors’ 60-55 Northwestern District and Conference 21 victory over James Wood on Tuesday night.…
Pioneer Boys Force 21 Turnovers In 53-48 Win Over James Wood
Posted: January 24, 2015By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Normally, when a team makes only 4 of 22 field goals in a quarter, it’s too much to overcome. In…
Millbrook’s Green Banks In Shot From Half Court To Stun Colonel Girls 73-70
Posted: January 24, 2015By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Although the play was executed opposite of the way Millbrook coach Kevin Barr drew it up, freshman guard Maddie Green…
James Wood Girls Roll Over Liberty, 65-45
Posted: January 23, 2015By ALLEN BRIDGESpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Riding an impressive three-game winning streak, the James Wood girls’ basketball team looked to continue its momentum against…
James Wood’s Stanford To Play Soccer At Lafayette
Posted: January 23, 2015From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — James Wood senior soccer player Alex Stanford will be signing with Division 1 Lafayette College at 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 4…
Girl’s Basketball – Colonels 65, Applemen 49
WINCHESTER — James Wood junior Keiana Brooks narrowly missed a triple-double in leading the Colonels’ victory over Musselman (W.Va.) on Tuesday night. The Colonels (11-3) overcame an early 19-9 deficit…
Boy’s Basketball – Colonels 66, Eagles 54
BERRYVILLE — James Wood’s Branson Ratlief scored 18 points in a non-district victory over Clarke County on Saturday night. Brady Hepner and Randolph Jackson added 12 points apiece, and Chandler…
Colonels Hand Clarke Girls 1st Loss, 44-36
Posted: January 19, 2015From Star staff reports BERRYVILLE — The James Wood girls’ basketball team defeated previously undefeated Clarke County 44-36 Saturday to earn a split of their regular season…
Warrior Boys Shoot Lights Out In 61-39 Rout Of Colonels
Posted: January 17, 2015By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Sherando used a ball-hawking, high-pressure defense and incredible shooting to blow past James Wood in a 61-39 in…
Colonel Girls Rally Back To Beat Sherando 58-48
Posted: January 17, 2015By MARK SAWYERSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — For the first quarter Friday night the Sherando girls’ basketball team looked almost unstoppable. In that first eight…
Wood Girls, Clarke Boys Win In Swimming Dual Meet
Posted: January 16, 2015By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star STRASBURG — As James Wood sophomore Zoe Schopick was pulled away from a group of people Thursday night at the Signal Knob…
Area Wrestling Bragging Rights: Warriors Sweep Rivals Millbrook, Wood In Duals
Posted: January 15, 2015By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY — Neither Sherando coach Pepper Martin (2-3 record at the Mountain View Duals) or James Wood coach Greg Walker (13th…
Pioneer Boys Roll To Win Over Colonels
Posted: January 14, 2015By KEVIN TRUDGEONThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The Millbrook boys’ basketball team isn’t exactly trying to duplicate VCU’s trademark “Havoc” defense, but Tuesday night’s performance showed the…
Green’s Layup Lifts Millbrook Past Wood Girls, 46-44
Posted: January 14, 2015By KEVIN TRUDGEONThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — After being responsible for the turnover that allowed the game-tying basket, Maddie Green knew there was only way to make…
SWIMMING – Pioneers win dual against Colonels
WINCHESTER — Millbrook swept James Wood in a Northwestern District dual swim meet at the War Memorial Building at Jim Barnett Park on Saturday. The Pioneer boys won 86-70 and…
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL – Colonels 56, Hawks 24
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood jumped out to a 19-6 lead in the first quarter and never looked back in a Northwestern District win over Skyline on the road Friday.…
BOYS’ BASKETBALL – Hawks 43, Colonels 41
FRONT ROYAL — Brandon Walters scored a team-high 12 points to help Skyline hold off James Wood 43-41 in Friday night’s Northwestern District basketball game. James Wood (4-6, 0-2 Northwestern) went…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood Wrestler Hunter Bentley
Posted: January 6, 2015 James Wood High School 16-year-old junior Sport: Wrestling Weight class: 182 pounds Parents: Connor and Karyn Bentley Hometown: Winchester What do you love about wrestling: I…
Handley Girls Rally For 61-59 Win Over Colonels
Posted: January 3, 2015By MARK SAWYERSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Judging from the early season success of both the Handley and James Wood girls’ basketball teams (a combined…
Judges Boys Edge Colonels, 43-42
Posted: January 3, 2015By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — It was a game full of exciting plays, but also plenty of uncharacteristic mistakes, but Handley was able…
Colonels 4th At Walters-Copp Invitational
Posted: December 31, 2014By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — As impressive as Sherando’s John Borst was last year as a freshman — he took fifth at the Group 4A…
WRESTLING – Colonels in 2nd at Walters/Copp tourney
WINCHESTER — Host school James Wood is in second place to lead all local teams after the first day of the Willie Walters/Jaye Copp Holiday Invitational, which took place Monday.…
City-County Swim Meet
Posted: December 29, 2014By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Although all of the coaches were pleased with their teams’ performances, Sherando proved to be the class…
Wood Girls Win Boonsboro Holiday Basketball Tourney
Posted: December 29, 2014From Star staff reports BOONSBORO, MD. — Keiana Brooks scored a game-high 18 points to lead James Wood to a 55-41 girls’ basketball victory over Boonsboro (Md.)…
Colonel Boys Worn Down By Washington (W.Va.) In 65-47 Loss
Posted: December 20, 2014By JOSH DORSEYSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The play of the night in Friday’s boys’ basketball game between James Wood and Washington (W.Va.) went to…
BOYS’ BASKETBALL – Colonels 54, Falcons 40
WARRENTON — James Wood avenged its season-opening loss by beating Fauquier on the road Saturday. The Colonels (3-3) were led by Randolph Jackson and Chandler Brooks (10 points each), and…
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL – Colonels 62, Falcons 15
WINCHESTER — James Wood jumped out to a 17-4 lead in the first quarter, led 31-5 at halftime and cruised to a non-district win over Fauquier at home Saturday. The…
Colonel Boys Rout Clarke, 57-29
Posted: December 15, 2014By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star James Wood freshman guard Chandler Brooks (left) scored 16 points in the Colonels’ 57-29 win over Clarke County. (Photo by…
Clarke Girls Stay Perfect With 47-41 Win Over Wood
Posted: December 15, 2014By JOSH DORSEYSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — It wasn’t easy for the Clarke County girls’ basketball team to maintain its undefeated record on the road…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood Basketball Player Jacob Potter
Posted: December 16, 2014 Jacob PotterJames Wood High School 16-year-old junior Sport: Basketball Position: Guard Parents: Jill and Darrell Potter Hometown: Winchester What do you love about basketball: Just how…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood Basketball Player Keiana Brooks
Posted: December 16, 2014 James Wood High School 16-year-old junior Sport: Basketball Position: Guard Parents: Kenia and Chad Brooks Hometown: Winchester Nicknames: My teammates call me “K,” some of my…
All-Area Football Second Team
Posted: December 13, 2014 Offense Pat Minteer, Sherando junior QB D.J. Frisby, Handley senior RB Nazeeh Johnson, Millbrook junior RB P.K. Kier, Millbrook sophomore RB Ryan Hartigan, Millbrook senior…
All-Area Football Second Team
Posted: December 13, 2014 Offense Pat Minteer, Sherando junior QB D.J. Frisby, Handley senior RB Nazeeh Johnson, Millbrook junior RB P.K. Kier, Millbrook sophomore RB Ryan Hartigan, Millbrook senior WR…
All-Area Volleyball First Team
Posted: December 12, 2014 Katie Houser — James Wood — Senior After missing her junior year with a foot injury, Houser returned in dominating fashion. She totaled an area-best 571…
Volleyball All-Area Second Team
Posted: December 12, 2014 Javonna Lansdown — Clarke County — Sophomore — OHKelsey Singhas — Sherando — Junior — OH Carol Bartholomew — SVCA — Senior — MB Erica Scully…
Volleyball Player Of The Year: James Wood’s Katie Houser
Posted: December 12, 2014By KEVIN TRUDGEONThe Winchester Star James Wood senior Katie Houser is The Winchester Star’s Volleyball Player of the Year (Photo by Jeff Taylor/The Winchester Star) James…
Volleyball Coach Of The Year: James Wood’s Jill Couturiaux
Posted: December 12, 2014 James Wood’s Jill Couturiaux is The Winchester Star Volleyball Coach of the YearAfter taking the Colonels to the state quarterfinals and semifinals the past two…
Volleyball Player Of The Year: James Wood’s Katie Houser
Posted: December 12, 2014By KEVIN TRUDGEONThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — For someone as competitive as Katie Houser, last year must have been absolute torture. Coming off being named the Northwestern…
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL – Colonels 71, Patriots 28
STERLING — James Wood improved to 3-0 with a non-district win over Park View Wednesday night. The Colonels, who led 34-16 at the half, were led by Sarah Johnson (10…
Colonel Boys Win 1st Game
Posted: December 11, 2014 From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — Branson Ratlief recorded 26 points and nine rebounds to lift the James Wood boys’ basketball team to its first win…
All-Area Boys’ Cross Country Team
Posted: December 11, 2014 Tyler Cox-Philyaw — Millbrook — Junior Earning all-conference, all-region and all-state honors, Cox-Philyaw finished as the runner-up at both the Conference 21 (16:12) and 4A North…
All-Area Girls’ Cross Country Team
Posted: December 11, 2014 Sophia Dorsey — James Wood — Sophomore Earning All-Conference 21 and All-4A North Region honors, Dorsey placed fourth (19 minutes, 57 seconds) in the conference, 11th…
Girls’ Cross Country Runner Of The Year: James Wood’s Sophia Dorsey
Posted: December 11, 2014By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Even though James Wood sophomore Sophia Dorsey added swimming to her list of varsity sports this season, there’s no question…
Golf All-Area Team
Posted: December 10, 2014 Brett Loy — Sherando — Sophomore Loy posted a stroke average of *71.3 (first in Winchester-Frederick County). Won four tournaments, including the area’s first-ever individual…
BOYS’ BASKETBALL – Titans 48, Colonels 33
STERLING — Dominion blitzed James Wood 22-4 in the fourth quarter to earn a non-district win Monday. The Colonels (0-2) were led by Branson Ratlief (eight points, 13 rebounds and five…
Colonel Girls Sprint Past Titans For 58-44 Victory
Posted: December 9, 2014By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The James Wood girls’ basketball team exploded for 20 points in the third quarter behind a pair of…
Swimming Preview: Warrior Girls Face More Competition
Posted: December 6, 2014By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — When it comes to success against local competition, there isn’t a team in any sport that can claim as much…
WRESTLING – Colonels, Eagles 4-1 at Hedgesville Duals
HEDGESVILLE, W.VA. — James Wood and Clarke County both went 4-1 on the opening day of the Hedgesville (W.Va.) Duals Tournament Friday. The Colonels defeated Hedgesville 72-12, Fairmont Senior (W.Va.)…
Go-To Players Returning For Area Girls’ Basketball Teams
Posted: December 5, 2014By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — With eight of the area’s top 10 scoring leaders returning, the local high school girls’ basketball teams get the luxury…
Boys’ Basketball Preview
Posted: December 4, 2014By KEVIN TRUDGEONThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — A 7-16 finish to the previous season may not seem like the kind of resume a presumptive favorite would…
Falcons Hold Off James Wood Boys In Opener, 61-56
Posted: December 3, 2014By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Although neither team played at its best, both the James Wood and Fauquier boys’ basketball teams came away…
Wrestling Preview: Local Teams Field Numerous Returning State Champions
Posted: December 2, 2014By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — With a 32-3 dual record and championships in the Northwestern District, Conference 21 and the 4A North Region and titles…
James Wood’s Houser Named VHSL Group 4A Volleyball Player Of Year
Posted: November 29, 2014Star staff report CHARLOTTESVILLE — James Wood senior Katie Houser was named the Virginia High School League’s Group 4A state volleyball Player of the Year on Wednesday.…
Couturiaux Stepping Down After Guiding James Wood Volleyball To New Heights
Posted: November 25, 2014By KEVIN TRUDGEONThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — When Jill Couturiaux was first hired as the James Wood volleyball coach in 2008, she was asked what her goal…
Raiders Sweep James Wood Volleyball For 3rd Straight State Title
Posted: November 24, 2014By KEVIN TRUDGEONThe Winchester Star RICHMOND — Through the first six points of the first set, the James Wood volleyball team was right on schedule. The Colonels…
James Wood Volleyball Ready To Face Raiders For 4A State Title
Posted: November 22, 2014By KEVIN TRUDGEONThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Following a five-set loss to Loudoun County in the 4A North Region finals a week ago — the closest the…
Iden ‘Heart Of The Team’ For James Wood Volleyball
Posted: November 21, 2014By KEVIN TRUDGEONThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — When James Wood volleyball coach Jill Couturiaux asks her JV players who inspires them, the overwhelming answer may surprise some…
Colonels Sweep Way Into State Final
Posted: November 19, 2014By KEVIN TRUDGEONThe Winchester Star YORKTOWN — After spending four hours on a bus to make the 210-mile trek down to Grafton High School Tuesday evening, you’d…
Colonels Volleyball Undaunted By Long Trip To Grafton For State Semifinal
Posted: November 18, 2014By KEVIN TRUDGEONThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Long bus rides and road playoff matches in front of hostile crowds have become something of the norm for the…
Colonels Take Raiders To Limit In Loss
Posted: November 17, 2014By KEVIN TRUDGEONThe Winchester Star LEESBURG — Saturday’s 4A North Region finals match proved two things — the James Wood volleyball team is a legitimate title contender,…
James Wood Volleyball Star Houser Signs With Notre Dame On Her 18th Birthday
Posted: November 15, 2014By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — It’s safe to say it’s been a pretty special 48 hours for James Wood senior Katie Houser. A day after…
Sherando Routs Colonels 48-0 In 4A North Region Playoffs
Posted: November 15, 2014By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY — Once the Sherando football team picked up the pace, the Warriors started picking up the yards and the points…
Colonels Advance, Earn State Berth
Posted: November 14, 2014By KEVIN TRUDGEONThe Winchester Star FOREST — The James Wood volleyball team didn’t know much about Jefferson Forest heading into Thursday’s 4A North Region semifinal match, but…
Regional Rivalry
Posted: November 14, 2014By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY — If there’s anyone that went to Arrowhead Stadium on the night of Oct. 10 who came away thinking that…
Wood Volleyball Defeats Fluvanna In Region Quarters
Posted: November 12, 2014From Star staff reports PALMYRA — The James Wood volleyball team defeated Fluvanna County 3-1 (25-23, 25-18, 27-29, 25-21) in Tuesday’s 4A North Region quarterfinal match. The…
Colonels Stun Judges In 27-21 Overtime Win
Posted: November 8, 2014By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — With James Wood up by a touchdown and Handley 56 yards away from the end zone with less than 40…
Wood Volleyball Falls To Raiders 3-1 In Conference 21 Final
Posted: November 7, 2014By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star LEESBURG — It was a battle from start to finish, but Loudoun County was able to withstand a determined effort…
4A North Region Cross Country
Posted: November 7, 2014By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — It’s certainly not a bad thing that Millbrook High School’s boys’ cross country team might be a year ahead of…
Football Playoff Berth Likely On The Line As Handley And James Wood Continue Rivalry
Posted: November 7, 2014By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — After rallying from a 14-0 halftime deficit in a 21-20 win over Millbrook two weeks ago, James Wood coach Mark…
‘Nick The Pick’ Stepping Up For James Wood Football
Posted: November 6, 2014By KEVIN TRUDGEONThe Winchester Star James Wood senior cornerback Nick Manuel (right) has registered at least one WINCHESTER — This season did not start out all that…
Colonels Sweep Woodgrove, Advance To Conference 21 Volleyball Finals
Posted: November 5, 2014By MARK SAWYERSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The last two seasons the James Wood volleyball team rode its talents all the way to the state…
Colonel Volleyball Puts Away Pride Early In 3-0 Sweep In Conf. 21 Quarterfinals
Posted: November 4, 2014By JERRY HOLSWORTHThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — After a very successful regular season, the James Wood volleyball team entered the Conference 21 Tournament with two goals in…
CHEERLEADING
KING GEORGE — Millbrook High School’s competition cheer team finished as the runner-up to host King George at the 4A North Regional cheerleading championship on Saturday. King George won with…
Colonels Hold Off Handley Volleyball In 3-0 Sweep
Posted: October 31, 2014By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — When Handley and James Wood get together for an athletic event, sparks are bound to fly and Thursday’s…
Conference 21 Cross Country
Posted: October 30, 2014By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — With sophomore Alec Schrank and junior Tyler Cox-Philyaw leading the way, Millbrook showed once again it possesses a winning combination…
Wood Volleyball Falls In 3 To Raiders
Posted: October 29, 2014By KEVIN TRUDGEONThe Winchester Star LEESBURG — For all of the accolades and praise the James Wood volleyball team has received, the Colonels know that the road…
James Wood Football Stops Late Two-Point Try To Beat Millbrook 21-20
Posted: October 25, 2014By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — After his players leapt into each other and began yelling in unison, James Wood football coach Mark McHale sent his…
Millbrook, James Wood Head Into Rivalry Game With Plenty At Stake
Posted: October 24, 2014By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — In losing each of their past two games, the James Wood and Millbrook football teams haven’t been playing their best…
Cheerleading – James Wood Advance To Region
Posted: October 23, 2014By ALLEN BRIDGESpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — After finishing in last place in the district and second to last in the conference last year, Millbrook’s…
Wood Volleyball Rolls To Win Over Pride, 3-0
Posted: October 22, 2014By JOSH DORSEYSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The way the James Wood volleyball team is playing these days, there aren’t many things that can slow…
Skyline Routs James Wood, 42-14
Posted: October 18, 2014By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — A failed first-andgoal opportunity. A failed fourth-down stop in their opponent’s territory. An almost-catch by the sideline. A catch by…
Cheerleading – Conference 21 mini
PURCELLVILLE — A trio of local teams finished 1-2-3 at the Conference 21 mini cheer competition held at Woodgrove High School Wednesday. Fresh off a Northwestern District title, Sherando placed…
Wood Volleyball Stays Focused In 3-0 Rout Over Millbrook
Posted: October 17, 2014By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Special Love Night at Millbrook High School, which raises money for kids with cancer, packed the Pioneers’ gym…
Week 8 High School Football Previews
Posted: October 17, 2014 Skyline at James Wood When: Today, 7 p.m. Where: James Wood High School’s Jerry L. Kelican Stadium in Winchester. Records: Skyline Hawks (5-2, 1-0 Northwestern District);…
Houser Sets Wood’s Career Kill Record In Win Over Sherando
Posted: October 15, 2014By KEVIN TRUDGEONThe Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY — Twice the Sherando volleyball team found itself right where it wanted to be Tuesday night — within two points…
Wood’s Repasky Takes 2nd
Posted: October 15, 2014From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — Sherando sophomore Brett Loy won the first individual state golf title in the history of the area’s five local schools and…
Repasky In 2nd At State Golf Tournament
Posted: October 14, 2014From Star staff reports FOREST — After the first day of the two-day Group 4A state golf tournament a pair of local golfers sit atop the standings.…
Sherando Dominates James Wood From The Start In 44-7 Win
Posted: October 11, 2014By KEVIN TRUDGEONThe Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY — The expected showers never did materialize at Sherando High School’s Arrowhead Stadium, but that didn’t stop the Warriors from…
Colonels’ Confidence Higher Heading Into Sherando Matchup
Posted: October 10, 2014By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY — A lot of things seemed to be working against the James Wood football team last week against Broadway. Though…
District XC Mini Meet
Posted: October 9, 2014From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — The Handley girls and the Skyline boys each placed first at the second Northwestern District mini meet Wednesday at James Wood…
Houser Tops 1,000 Kills As Wood Volleyball Beats Millbrook 3-2 In Dig Pink Match
Posted: October 8, 2014By KEVIN TRUDGEONThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Tuesday night featured a sea of pink, a touching tribute and a milestone four years in the making at James…
James Wood’s Repasky Advance To Group 4A State Golf Tournament
Posted: October 7, 2014From Star staff reports FOREST — Sherando sophomore Brett Loy shot a 2-under 70 and James Wood senior Roger Repasky shot a 79 and won a tiebreaker…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood Cross Country Runner Andrew Shade
Posted: October 7, 2014 James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Cross Country Position: No. 1 runner Parents: Sheri Shade Hometown: Winchester Nicknames: “Slim Shady” is what they started calling…
Colonels Run Ragged Over Broadway In 21-14 Win
Posted: October 4, 2014By MARK SAWYERSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — For the James Wood football fans that were worried about how the Colonels were going to attack the…
Wood Sweeps Woodgrove In Volleyball
Posted: October 1, 2014From Star staff reports PURCELLVILLE — Katie Houser had 18 kills and 14 aces to lead the James Wood volleyball team to a 3-0 (25-15, 25-23, 25-19)…
Wood Volleyball Sweeps North Hagerstown
Posted: September 30, 2014From Star staff reports HAGERSTOWN, MD. — The James Wood volleyball team improved to 13-1 with a three-set sweep (25-18, 25-22, 25-20) of North Hagerstown (Md.) on…
Local Trio Qualify For Regionals At Conference 21 Golf Tournament
Posted: September 30, 2014By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star STERLING — Schools from Loudoun County captured the major hardware Monday at the Conference 21 golf tournament, but one golfer from each…
Colonels’ Late Push Comes Up Short Against Fauquier In 17-15 Loss
Posted: September 27, 2014By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — With Fauquier out-rushing James Wood 204-143, and out-passing them 142-23, it might seem that Friday’s football game between…
Football Preview – Fauquier at James Wood
When: Today, 7 p.m. Where: James Wood’s Kelican Stadium in Winchester. Records: Fauquier Falcons (2-2); James Wood Colonels (2-2). Last week: Fauquier beat Millbrook 29-21; James Wood beat Strasburg 40-20. Last…
Colonel girls beat Cougars
WINCHESTER — The James Wood girls team won 20-41 and the boys lost 23-34 in non-district dual meet action with Jefferson (W.Va.) Wednesday. In the girls’ meet, James Wood took second…
James Wood Volleyball Sweeps Judges, 3-0
Posted: September 24, 2014By KEVIN TRUDGEONThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Midway through the first set Tuesday evening the James Wood and Handley volleyball teams looked well on their way to…
NW District Golf Championship
Posted: September 24, 2014From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — Sherando won the Northwestern District regular season golf championship by capturing the second Northwestern District mini Tuesday at Rock Harbor Golf…
Colonels Crush Rams 40-20 For Second Win In A Row
Posted: September 20, 2014By KEVIN TRUDGEONThe Winchester Star STRASBURG — There were plenty of numbers for the James Wood football team to get excited about Friday night. There were the…
Week 4 Football Previews
Posted: September 19, 2014 James Wood at Strasburg When: Today, 7:30 p.m. Where: Ram Stadium in Strasburg. Records: James Wood Colonels (1-2); Strasburg Rams (1-1). Last week: James Wood beat…
Golf – Dr. Glenn Invitational
CHARLES TOWN, W.VA. — Sherando tied with Washington (W.Va.) for the lowest four-player score at 317, but the Patriots were awarded the win based on their No. 5 golfer having…
James Wood Beats Skyline In Volleyball
Posted: September 19, 2014From Star staff reports FRONT ROYAL — The James Wood volleyball team swept Skyline 25-5, 25-13, 25-14 in a Northwestern District match Thursday. The Colonels (10-1, 2-0…
Set For Success: Hillyard Sisters Provide A 1-2 Punch For Colonels At Setter
Posted: September 18, 2014By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Fortunately for James Wood High School’s volleyball team, there’s no sibling rivalry between senior Ashley Hillyard and sophomore Megan Hillyard…
James Wood Volleyball Sweeps Park View, 3-0
Posted: September 17, 2014By KEVIN TRUDGEONThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The James Wood volleyball teams knows that it will face much tougher competition down the road than it did Tuesday…
Golf At Skyline Invitational
Posted: September 17, 2014From Star staff reports FRONT ROYAL — Sherando took fourth as a team and Brett Loy tied for fifth individually with a 1-over 72 to highlight local…
Area Schools Face More VHSL Changes
Posted: September 17, 2014By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The road through the Virginia High School League postseason will look a little different for some local schools for the…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood Volleyball Player Ally Iden
Posted: September 16, 2014 Position: Libero Parents: Lorri and Darren Iden Hometown: Winchester What do you love about volleyball: I love being part of a team, and working together and…
James Wood Football Shuts Out Warren County 36-0 For First Win In Home Opener
Posted: September 13, 2014By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — On a night in which every player on the James Wood football team fought for every yard on offense and…
James Wood Football Hoping To Get On Track Against Wildcats In Home Opener
Posted: September 12, 2014By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Following its second consecutive loss to start the season, James Wood senior wide receiver and defensive back Nick Manuel said…
GOLF – Colonels 167, Judges 198
WINCHESTER — James Wood defeated Handley in a Northwestern District match Thursday at Winchester Country Club. The Colonels were led by Hunter Hall (37), Roger Repasky (38) and four players who…
GOLF – Colonels 169, Pioneers 174
WINCHESTER — James Wood defeated Millbrook in a Northwestern District match Wednesday at Rock Harbor Golf Course. Roger Repasky had the day’s low score with a 2-over 38 to lead James…
XC District Mini Meet
Posted: September 11, 2014From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — The Handley boys and girls cross country teams each took first place at the Northwestern District mini meet held at the…
James Wood Volleyball Dominates At Service Line With 22 Aces In Win Over Washington (W.Va.)
Posted: September 9, 2014By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The only mistake the James Wood volleyball team made Monday against Washington (W.Va.) was that it might have…
Football Preview: James Wood at Loudoun Valley
When: Today, 7 p.m. Where: Loudoun Valley High School in Purcellville. Records: James Wood Colonels (0-1); Loudoun Valley Vikings (0-0). Last week: James Wood lost to Heritage 24-12; Loudoun Valley…
Wood Volleyball Handles Early Test Against Falcons
Posted: September 5, 2014By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — In a match that had a postseason-like atmosphere, there was no doubt James Wood wanted to see how it measured…
James Wood Hires Two Head Coaches
Posted: September 5, 2014From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — James Wood has tabbed two current assistant coaches to fill two head coaching vacancies. Brian Sullivan has been named as James…
Vote For Brady Hepner
Brady Hepner is James Wood’s candidate for the AUGUST JIM STUTZMAN CHEVROLET CADILLAC HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYER OF THE MONTH. Students and fans can vote at this link: http://www.kiss983.com/articles/2014-high-school-football-488213/2014-high-school-football-12712112/ Voting…
James Wood Athletic Association’s – P. Wendell Dick Hall of Fame
WINCHESTER, VA-Six athletes and a former coach will be inducted into James Wood High School’s P. Wendell Dick Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday, September 12, 2014. Ceremonies for the…
James Wood Volleyball Sweeps Skyline
Posted: September 3, 2014From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — James Wood senior Katie Houser had a team-high 14 kills and 10 aces to lead the Colonels to a 3-0 (25-16,…
Girls’ Cross Country Preview — Area Teams Face Tough Regional
Posted: September 2, 2014By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — It’s not difficult to see just how tough qualifying for the Virginia High School League 4A state cross country meet…
Boys’ Cross Country Outlook
Posted: September 2, 2014By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Coming off a runner-up performance at last year’s VHSL 4A state cross country meet, Millbrook appeared poised to take another…
James Wood Football Gets Doubled Up In 24-12 Loss To Heritage
Posted: August 30, 2014By ALLEN BRIDGESpecial to The Winchester Star LEESBURG — It’s that time of year again for high school stadiums to fill up on Friday nights and the…
Football Preview: Senior Rutherford Looking To Excel At Linebacker And Running Back Once Again
Posted: August 28, 2014By KEVIN TRUDGEONThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Landon Rutherford never expected to play both linebacker and running back last season. In fact, the James Wood senior thought…
Football Preview: Colonels Hoping Work In The Weight Room, Cohesion On The Field Will Help Fuel Success
Posted: August 28, 2014By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The view wasn’t as picturesque as sitting on a bench outside while facing Kelican Field. But for second-year James Wood…
James Wood Wins Opener In Volleyball
Posted: August 27, 2014From Star staff reports NOKESVILLE — The James Wood volleyball team opened up its season with a 17-25, 25-20, 25-17, 25-19 win over Kettle Run on the…
James Wood Volleyball Loaded For Another Postseason Run
Posted: August 22, 2014By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Coming off state tournament appearances in each of the past two seasons, James Wood enters the 2014 season with a…
Area Briefs — Wood Golfers Defeat Skyline In District Dual
Posted: August 21, 2014Star staff reports FRONT ROYAL — James Wood defeated Skyline with a four-player score of 170 to Skyline’s 187 in a Northwestern District dual match — the…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood’s Brady Hepner
Posted: August 19, 2014By KEVIN TRUDGEON James Wood High School 17-year-old seniorSport: FootballPosition: Quarterback/safetyParents: Mike and Barbara HepnerHometown: WinchesterNicknames: When I played Winchester Baseball when I was 9 years old…
Sherando Golfers Take 3rd At Licklider
Posted: August 8, 2014By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star FRONT ROYAL — Sherando might not be in the top spot yet, but it’s occupying some pretty “deluxe” positions at these early…
Colonels Hope Camp Experience Pays Off During Season
Posted: August 8, 2014By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — After spending the first three days of practice at Camp Paddy Run in Star Tannery, James Wood High School’s…
Area Briefs: Sherando Golf Wins First Northwestern District Mini
Posted: August 13, 2014From Star staff reports FRONT ROYAL — Sherando won by one stroke as a team and Warriors sophomore Brett Loy won by one stroke as an individual…
Boys’ Tennis All-Area Team
Posted: June 26, 2014 Parker Wilson — Handley — Sophomore Wilson went 20-4 at No. 1 singles and 21-1 at No. 1 doubles. In singles, Wilson became the first Handley…
All-Area Girls’ Tennis Team
Posted: June 27, 2014 Kathryn Bock — Handley — Senior Bock went 24-2 at No. 1 singles and 14-5 at No. 1 doubles. Bock became just the third Handley…
All-Area Boys’ Soccer Team
Posted: June 24, 2014 Shane Moyer — Millbrook — Senior — Forward Moyer led the Northwestern District with 22 goals and 13 assists. He was named to the 4A…
Girls’ Soccer Player Of The Year — James Wood’s Alex Stanford
Posted: June 25, 2014By KEVIN TRUDGEONThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Ask Jim Carden to describe exactly what it is that Alex Stanford does best on the soccer field and the…
Girls’ Soccer Coach Of The Year — James Wood’s Jim Carden
Posted: June 25, 2014 James Wood’s Jim Carden — The Winchester Star’s Girls’ Soccer Coach of the Year — led the Colonels to a 9-4-4 record, a 5-1-2 mark in…
Girls’ Soccer All-Area First Team
Posted: June 25, 2014 Casey Ackerman — Millbrook — Junior — Forward Ackerman had a team-high 16 goals, best among area public school players, and six assists. She was a…
All-Area Softball First Team
Posted: June 23, 2014 Mackenzi Steele — Millbrook — Senior — Pitcher Turning in the area’s best season inside the pitching circle, Steele, a first team All-Northwestern District and second…
Girl’s AA State Track Meet
Posted: June 9, 2014By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star HARRISONBURG — In 2013, Handley senior Darion Robinson decided to give track and field a try for the first time, and his…
Boy’s AA State Track Meet
Posted: June 9, 2014By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star HARRISONBURG — Millbrook’s Tyler Cox-Philyaw might have had some things to learn about finishing at the top as a freshman, but one…
All-Northwestern Boys Soccer
Player of the Year: Shane Moyer, MillbrookCoach of the Year: Keith Kilmer, Millbrook First teamPlayer School YearShane Moyer Millbrook Sr.Jay Fox Handley Jr.Tyler Anderson Millbrook Sr.Andrew Wade Sherando Jr.Tommy Buono…
All-Northwestern Softball
Player of the Year: Sarah Clark, MillbrookCoach of the Year: Mandee Madden, Millbrook First teamPos. Player School YearIF Sarah Clark Millbrook Jr.IF Makaela Dawkins Skyline So.IF Kierstyn Peacoe James…
All-Northwestern Baseball
Player of the Year: Conor Hartigan, MillbrookPitcher of the Year: Anthony Simonelli, MillbrookCoach of the Year: Brian Burke, Millbrook First teamPos. Player School Year1B Matt Hendershot Millbrook Sr.2B Bruce Keenan…
BOYS’ SOCCER – Wolverines 4, Colonels 1
PURCELLVILLE — James Wood lost to Woodgrove in the Conference 21 quarterfinals Friday. The Colonels’ season ends with a 2-14-1 record. No other details were reported.
SOFTBALL – Raiders 15, Colonels 1
LEESBURG — Loudoun County pounded out 17 hits, including four home runs, and James Wood had its season end in a five-inning loss due to the run rule. The Colonels…
BASEBALL – Raiders 5, Colonels 4
LEESBURG — James Wood surrendered three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to lose to Loudoun County in the Conference 21 quarterfinals Friday in a game played at…
Colonels Girls’ Soccer Suffers Heart-Breaking 1-0 Loss To Woodgrove
Posted: May 24, 2014By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Soccer can be a game that can suddenly swing from one extreme to another without warning, and the…
Colonels’ DeMaio to compete for Coastal Carolina
WINCHESTER — James Wood High School senior MiKayla DeMaio earned a spot on next year’s Coastal Carolina University cheerleading team during a three-day tryout held by the school on May…
BOY’S SOCCER – Colonels 1, Hawks 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood senior captain Luke Farinholt scored his first-ever goal as the Colonels defeated Northwestern District foe Skyline Tuesday on Senior Night at Kelican Stadium. The Colonels (2-13-1,…
BOYS’ TENNIS – Conf. 21 individuals
STERLING — No local boys will be advancing to 4A North Region singles or doubles competition following the results of Tuesday’s Conference 21 semifinals action at Park View…
Girl’s Tennis – Conf. 21 individuals
STERLING — No local girls will be advancing to 4A North Region singles or doubles competition following the results of Tuesday’s Conference 21 semifinals action at Park View High School.…
James Wood Girls’ Soccer Wins District For First Time Ever
Posted: May 21, 2014From Star staff reports FRONT ROYAL — The James Wood girls’ soccer team clinched the Northwestern District regular season title for the first time ever with a…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Titans 5, Colonels 1
STERLING — James Wood fell to host Dominion in the Conference 23 Tournament finals Friday. The Colonels (8-7) — who beat Loudoun County 6-3 and Woodgrove 5-4 to reach the…
Softball – Pioneers 5, Colonels 4
WINCHESTER — The Millbrook softball team earned its first Northwestern District regular season title in program history Friday night with a 5-4 road win over James Wood. The Pioneers (14-2, 12-0…
Pioneers Boys’ Soccer Clinches District Soccer Crown With 2-0 Win
Posted: May 17, 2014From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — The Millbrook boys’ soccer team clinched the Northwestern District regular season for the first time in program history with a 2-0…
Baseball – Millbrook 11, JW 1
Posted: May 17, 2014By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — To finish up a perfect slate in the Northwestern District, the Millbrook baseball team had to withstand a…
GIRLS’ SOCCER – Colonels 2, Little Giants 0
WINCHESTER — Seniors Molly Farinholt and Marissa Maddalena each found the back of the net for James Wood in a win over Waynesboro on Senior Night Wednesday. The Colonels (8-3-4)…
TRACK AND FIELD – Warrior boys, Judges girls win at Handley
WINCHESTER — In a meet consisting entirely of Northwestern District schools, the Sherando boys and the Handley girls were victorious Wednesday night at the Handley Bowl. The Sherando boys scored…
James Wood Girls’ Tennis Earns Region Berth
Posted: May 15, 2014From Star staff reports Purcellville — James Wood finished off a 6-3 win over Loudoun County that was postponed Monday and then beat Woodgrove 5-4 to advance…
Colonels, Pioneers Girls’ Soccer Match Goals In 2-2 Tie
Posted: May 13, 2014By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The James Wood and Millbrook girls’ soccer teams squared off Monday in a game that was everything a…
TRACK AND FIELD – Sherando girls win Last Chance
WINCHESTER — Sherando girls’ team defeated 16 other schools to win the Last Chance Invitational Friday night at Millbrook High School. The Warriors scored 88 points, 8.5 more than second-place Handley…
Warriors get balanced effort in victory
By Brad Fauber STEPHENS CITY — Sherando’s baseball team got some timely hitting from its offense in the first few innings of Thursday’s game against visiting James Wood, and Warriors…
James Wood Softball Relies On The Bunt To Beat Sherando 9-5
Posted: May 9, 2014By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The James Wood softball team found the best ingredient to win on Thursday night was to put pressure…
Boy’s Tennis – Warriors 6, Colonels 3
WINCHESTER — Sherando took four of six singles sets and two of three doubles sets to beat James Wood Thursday. The Warriors (8-3, 5-2 Northwestern) got singles wins from No.…
GIRLS’ SOCCER – Colonels 3, Knights 0
BRIDGEWATER — James Wood got a pair of goals from Alex Stanford and another from Emily Denton in a road win over Turner Ashby Thursday. The Colonels (7-3-2) outshot the…
Handley Baseball Holds Off Colonels, 4-3
Posted: May 7, 2014By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — First-year Handley baseball coach Patrick Wingfield had probably envisioned this kind of game from his team when he…
Boy’s Soccer – Judges 4, Colonels 2
WINCHESTER — Seth Bridgeforth and Jay Fox scored two goals each to lead Handley to a Northwestern District win over James Wood Tuesday at Kelican Stadium. The Judges (5-7-1, 4-1…
Softball – Colonels 21, Judges 3
WINCHESTER — James Wood totaled 13 hits and drew 18 walks in a win shortened to five innings by the mercy rule Tuesday. The Colonels (4-10, 3-5 Northwestern District) led…
Colonel Girls’ Soccer Shuts Out Judges
Posted: May 7, 2014From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — Alex Stanford had a goal and an assist to lead the James Wood girls’ soccer team to a 2-0 Northwestern District…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood Track & Field Athlete Matt Vitagliano
Posted: May 6, 2014 Sport: Track and Field Events: Triple jump and long jump Parents: Paul and Terri Vitagliano Hometown: Clear Brook (moved from Camden, Maine to Virginia as a…
Pioneer Softball Holds Off Colonels, 11-9
Posted: May 2, 2014By MARK SAWYERSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — In rolling to the top of the Northwestern District standings, the Millbrook softball team had very little trouble…
BOYS’ SOCCER – Colonels 3, Hawks 2
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood earned its first win of the season by defeating Skyline in a Northwestern District contest Thursday. The Colonels (1-9-1, 1-4 Northwestern) received one goal each from…
WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL – Tierney named Co-MVP for Pacers
AIKEN, S.C. — University of South Carolina-Aiken junior Hannah Tierney was named volleyball Co-Most Valuable Player at the Pacers’ athletic banquet on Tuesday night. Tierney, a 6-foot middle blocker and former…
Girls’ Tennis – Colonels 9, Hawks 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood improved to 4-5 overall and 3-2 in the Northwestern District with a win over Skyline Thursday. James Wood received wins in singles from Fae Schweitzer (8-0…
Millbrook Ends It Early With Colonels
Posted: May 2, 2014By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Most teams would bemoan the prospect of having to practice inside for a week this deep in the…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood Tennis Player Katie Schott
Posted: April 29, 2014 James Wood High School 17-year-old junior Sport: Tennis Position: No. 3 singles and No. 2 doubles Parents: Sherry and Tim Schott Hometown: Winchester Twitter handle: @KaySchott…
BOYS’ SOCCER Pioneers 5, Colonels 0
WINCHESTER — Freshman goalkeeper Chris Kozlowski tied the single-season record with his seventh shutout in Millbrook’s win over James Wood Monday. The Pioneers (8-3, 3-1 Northwestern District) outshot the Colonels…
James Wood Girls’ Soccer Hands Millbrook First District Loss Since 2011 With 4-2 Win
Posted: April 29, 2014By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — After delivering a performance that it felt was good enough to beat Millbrook in a defeat on April 8, the James Wood…
Bales Leads Colonels To 3rd Place At Apple Blossom Invite
Posted: April 28, 2014By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — After the public address announcer informed the crowd at Kelican Stadium that 300-meter hurdles winner Owen Bales had recorded a…
Circle Of Success: Wood Discus Throwers Leaning On Each Other In A Year In Which They’ve Already Qualified For States
Posted: April 26, 2014By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — How could things get any better for James Wood senior Loralee Tyler? On April 5 at the Ram Country Track & Field…
Champe Runs By Colonels In 5-1 Victory
Posted: April 25, 2014By MARK SAWYERSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER —Youth and inexperience are two words that have been used to describe the James Wood High School boys’ soccer…
Softball – Falcons 14, Colonels 3
WINCHESTER — Fauquier scored 11 runs in the first two innings en route to beating James Wood in a game shortened to five innings Wednesday due to the mercy rule.…
TRACK AND FIELD – Warrior boys, Colonel girls win in dual
STEPHENS CITY — The Sherando boys won 84-57 and the James Wood girls won 74-67 in a Northwestern District dual meet Wednesday at Arrowhead Stadium. The Sherando boys were led…
Wood Baseball Bounces Back With 7-4 Victory Over Fauquier
Posted: April 24, 2014By MARK SAWYERSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — One of the best things about baseball is generally you don’t have to wait a week in between…
Girls’ Tennis – Warriors 6, Colonels 3
WINCHESTER — Sherando swept all three doubles matches in defeating James Wood in a Northwestern District match Tuesday. The Warriors (7-3, 3-1 Northwestern) received wins from Abigale Lukens and…
Softball – Warriors 11, Colonels 10
STEPHENS CITY — Sherando scored two runs on three James Wood errors in the bottom of the seventh inning to pull out a win at home Tuesday. The Warriors led…
BOYS’ SOCCER – Warriors 4, Colonels 0
STEPHENS CITY — Andrew Wade had two goals to lead Sherando to a Northwestern District victory over James Wood Tuesday. The Warriors (6-2, 2-0 Northwestern) also had Jack Flanagan and…
GIRLS’ SOCCER – Warriors 1, Colonels 0
WINCHESTER — Tori Dean scored less than two minutes into the game and Sherando avenged an earlier 2-0 loss to James Wood Tuesday. The Warriors (4-2-1, 1-1-0 Northwestern District) got…
Sherando Baseball Routs Wood In Rematch, 11-0
Posted: April 23, 2014By MARK SAWYERSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — After stumbling out of the gate and losing three of their first four games of the season, the…
Colonels, Judges Play To 1-1 Draw In Girls’ Soccer
Posted: April 18, 2014By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — When Handley and James Wood square off in sports it is almost always an intense contest with lots…
Keller’s 2 RBIs Help Wood Baseball Rally Past Eagles 3-2
Posted: April 18, 2014By MARK SAWYERSpecial to The Winchester Star BERRYVILLE — The first time James Wood and Clarke County met on the baseball field this season, not quite a…
Patriots Avenge Loss To James Wood, 3-1
Posted: April 16, 2014By KEVIN TRUDGEONThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — It took the Shenandoah Valley Christian Academy girls’ soccer team nearly 140 minutes of game time to break through against…
Track and Field – Handley Invite
Posted: April 14, 2014By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — In the announcement describing who Otis “Snag” Sargent was after Saturday’s 73rd Handley Track and Field Invitational, it was mentioned…
SOFTBALL – Bulldogs 9, Colonels 5
LURAY — James Wood scored the first four runs of the game but could not hold onto the lead in a non-district loss on the road at Luray Monday. The…
James Wood Baseball Routs Luray 12-1
Posted: April 15, 2014From Star staff reports LURAY — The James Wood baseball team scored five runs in the top half of the first inning and never looked back in…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Colonels 8, Hawks 1
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood won five of the six singles matches en route to a Northwestern District girls’ tennis victory over Skyline Thursday afternoon. James Wood’s Fae Schweitzer (No. 1),…
BASEBALL – Colonels 5, Hawks 4
WINCHESTER — James Wood rallied with four runs in the fifth inning to defeat Skyline in a Northwestern District baseball game at R. Charles Hott Field Thursday night. After Skyline…
Colonels Girls’ Soccer Blanks Hawks 4-0
Posted: April 11, 2014From Star staff reports FRONT ROYAL — Coming off a loss against Millbrook on Tuesday, the James Wood girls’ soccer team took out some frustrations on Skyline…
Skyline Jumps All Over Wood
Posted: April 11, 2014By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Skyline softball coach Frank Nelson will lead you to believe that his lineup is still a work in…
TRACK AND FIELD – Colonels sweep 6-team meet
STRASBURG — The James Wood boys and girls track teams were each victorious in a six-team meet meet held at Strasburg Wednesday. The James Wood boys scored 161 points to beat…
GIRLS’ TENNIS: Colonels 9, Pioneers 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood swept Millbrook in Tuesday’s Northwestern District girls’ tennis match. James Wood’s Fae Schweitzer (No. 1), Ashley Hillyard (No. 2), Katie Schott (No. 3), Allie Cooper (No. 4),…
Boy’s Tennis: Pioneers 8, Colonels 1
WINCHESTER — Millbrook took five of six singles sets and swept all three in doubles in a win over James Wood Tuesday. The Pioneers (6-0, 2-0 Northwestern District) got singles…
Moyer’s Hat Trick Helps Millbrook Rout James Wood
Posted: April 9, 2014By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Even though the Millbrook boys’ soccer team’s match against James Wood didn’t count in the Northwestern District standings,…
Pioneers Shut Out Colonels
Posted: April 9, 2014By KEVIN TRUDGEONThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — For a group that starts just one senior in the field and relies heavily on a handful of freshmen and…
Steele Pitches Pioneers Past James Wood, 5-3
Posted: April 9, 2014By MARK SAWYERSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Over the course of their first four games of the season, spanning just over a week, the Millbrook…
Millbrook Girls Hold Off Colonels, 3-1
Posted: April 9, 2014By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — James Wood girls’ soccer coach Jim Carden described his junior midfielder Alex Stanford’s header goal off an Emily Denton cross as “the…
TRACK AND FIELD – Wood boys 2nd at Ram Country
STRASBURG — James Wood’s boys’ track team finished as the runner-up at the 15-team Ram Country Track & Field Invitational at Strasburg High School Saturday. The Colonels’ Matt Vitagliano took first…
Peacoe Powers Wood Past Eagles 9-6
Posted: April 4, 2014By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — Kierstyn Peacoe’s strained left medial collateral ligament is visibly affecting her pitching. But if you only saw her at the plate, you’d…
GIRLS’ SOCCER – Colonels 2, Warriors 0
STEPHENS CITY — Sophomore Emily Denton broke a scoreless tie 15 minutes into the second half and senior Meghan Hammond added an insurance goal later on to help James Wood…
Girl’s Tennis: Patriots 9, Colonels 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood dropped to 1-3 with a non-district loss to Washington (W.Va.) Tuesday. Clarissa Nicely won the most games for the Colonels, falling 8-5 at No. 5 singles.
Wood Baseball Edges Warriors In 10 Innings
Posted: April 2, 2014From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — James Wood senior Canon Cochran scored on an error in the bottom of the 10th, giving the Colonels a 2-1 Northwestern…
Boy’s Soccer: Warriors 3, Wood1
Posted: April 2, 2014By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — Given that the James Wood boys’ soccer team only managed two shots in the first half, the Colonels had to like their…
HIGH SCHOOL TRACK – Colonel boys finish 4th at Wildcat Invit.
STAFFORD — James Wood’s Matt Vitagliano won the triple jump and Logan Shiffler took first in the discus to lead the Colonels’ boys’ track team to fourth place at the 19-team…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Colonels 6, Applemen 3
WINCHESTER — Ashley Hillyard, Haley Burke and Clarissa Nicely notched a pair of wins to lead James Wood to its first girls’ tennis victory of the season in a non-district…
SOFTBALL – Applemen 6, Colonels 0
INWOOD, W.VA. — Sabrina Schroads pitched a complete game, one-hit shutout and struck out seven in Musselman’s victory over James Wood Friday night. Courteney Harper had the Colonels’ lone hit —…
BASEBALL – Applemen 5, Colonels 4 (9 inn.)
BUNKER HILL, W.VA. — Musselman (W.Va.) defeated James Wood on a bases-loaded single with no one out in the bottom of the ninth inning Friday night in non-district action. Musselman…
Wood Girls Shut Out SVCA, 3-0
Posted: March 28, 2014By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — After dominating possession throughout the first half in Thursday’s non-district girls’ soccer match against Shenandoah Valley Christian Academy, James Wood…
Boys’ Swimmer Of The Year: James Wood’s Brian Baker
Posted: March 26, 2014By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — A year ago, James Wood senior Brian Baker wanted to focus on the 200 individual medley, 100 butterfly and 100 breaststroke, and…
SOFTBALL – Colonels 18, Judges 3
WINCHESTER — James Wood scored at least three runs in all five innings of a mercy-rule shortened win over Handley Monday. Sophomore pitcher Sarah Garis notched a win in her…
Boy’s Soccer – Handley 2, James Wood 1
Posted: March 25, 2014 From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — Handley opened up Northwestern District play with a 2-1 home win over James Wood at the Handley Bowl Monday afternoon.…
James Wood baseball rallies past Judges for 12-8 win
Posted: March 25, 2014 By MARK SAWYER Special to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — On a chilly night better suited for football, the Handley and James Wood baseball teams renewed…
Girls’ Track Preview
Posted: March 24, 2014 By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — The area track and field scene has seen some pretty talented girls’ hurdlers come through in the last decade. Handley’s Ayla…
Girl’s Soccer – Colonels 1, Trailblazers 1
WINCHESTER — James Wood rallied from a 1-0 deficit to tie Spotswood in a non-district match at Kelican Stadium. Makayla Gloyd scored off an assist from Abigail Lanham just two minutes…
SOFTBALL – Eagles 11, Colonels 10
BERRYVILLE — Allie Hicks went 2 for 3 and drove in four runs to lead Clarke County to a non-district softball win over James Wood at Grubbs Field on Saturday.…
GIRLS TENNIS – Trailblazers 9, Colonels 0
PENN LAIRD — Spotswood completed a season sweep of James Wood in a non-district match Friday. The Colonels (0-2) received their most game wins from Clarissa Nicely, who lost 10-7…
SOFTBALL – Bulldogs 8, Colonels 2
WINCHESTER — James Wood committed seven errors — twice committing two errors on one play — in losing to Luray in the Colonels’ non-district season opener Friday. Kierstyn Peacoe allowed…
BASEBALL – Colonels 2, Bulldogs 0
WINCHESTER — Carder Smith struck out seven and allowed two hits in six innings to lift James Wood to victory in its season opener Friday against Luray at R. Charles…
James Wood Boys’ Soccer Drops Opener To Spotswood, 4-1
Posted: March 21, 2014By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star James Wood’s Luke Farinholt battles for possession of the ball in the Colonels’ 4-1 loss to Spotswood in Thursday night’s…
Boys’ Track Preview
Posted: March 21, 2014By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — At the end of the 2013 season, Handley coach Mike McKiernan felt the best chance for his boys’ athletes to get all-state…
Girls Soccer Preview: Local Teams Still Eye District Title
Posted: March 20, 2014By KEVIN TRUDGEON WINCHESTER — There may not be a district tournament to look forward to any longer, but don’t think for a second that’s going to…
Girls’ Tennis Preview
Posted: March 19, 2014 By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — As evidenced by their enthusiastic reaction when she stopped by at a recent practice while on break from college, the Handley…
Softball Preview: Returners, Newcomers Will Shoulder The Pitching Load For Local Teams
Posted: March 15, 2014By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Softball teams usually rely on their No. 1 pitcher to throw the majority of the innings, and several area…
Baseball Preview
Posted: March 13, 2014 By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — After going 26-1, including an unbeaten run in the Northwestern District regular season and tournament, and winning the first…
Boys’ Soccer Preview
Posted: March 12, 2014By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI Sherando honorable mention all-state selections Andrew Wade (left) and Tommy Buono (5) should keep the defending Northwestern District champion Warriors formidable despite losing 13…
The Allstate Agency Hands in the Community $1,000 Grant
Congratulations – The Allstate Agency Hands in the Community $1,000 grant has been approved for James Wood Athletic Association. The Allstate Foundation is proud to honor the community service of…
Babington Takes 3rd At State Meet
Posted: February 24, 2014From Star staff reports CHRISTIANSBURG — James Wood junior Conor Babington placed third in the 100-yard butterfly to highlight local performances Saturday at the Group 4A state…
4A State Wrestling Tournament
Posted: February 24, 2014By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star SALEM — As the typo in the state finalist program demonstrated, nobody’s perfect. But the man whose last name was misspelled in…
Colonel grad to be inducted into UNC-Greensboro Hall of Fame
GREENSBORO — Cheryl Sparrow, a 1984 James Wood graduate, will be among those honored today when the University of North Carolina at Greensboro inducts the 1988 women’s basketball team into…
Eight Local Wrestlers Advance To State Finals
Posted: February 22, 2014From Star staff reports SALEM — Eight wrestlers will compete for state championships today at the state wrestling tournament at the Salem Civic Center. The Group 4A…
Girl’s Basketball – Wolverines 58, Colonels 50
PURCELLVILLE — James Wood’s season came to an end with a loss to Woodgrove in the Conference 21 quarterfinals. James Wood (12-10) led 14-10 after one quarter, 26-25 at the…
Boy’s Basketball – Titans 57, Colonels 43
STERLING — Colin Jeffrey scored 19 points to lead three Dominion players in double figures as the Titans defeated James Wood in the Conference 21 boys’ basketball tournament quarterfinals on…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood Basketball Player Cam Butler
Posted: February 18, 2014 Sport: Basketball Position: Shooting guard Twitter handle: @camdenbutler Parents: Jeff and Maureen Butler Hometown: Clear Brook What you love about basketball: Just the competitiveness. There’s nothing…
4A North Region Wrestling Championship
Five Locals Win Individual TitlesPosted: February 18, 2014By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI CULPEPER — As the Sherando wrestling team gathered to pose for pictures following Monday’s 4A North Region Wrestling Tournament, one…
Regional Swim Meet
Posted: February 17, 2014From Star staff reports FAIRFAX — Sherando senior Kelsey Dingman won a pair of events to lead the way individually at Saturday’s 4A North Region swim meet…
Conference Tournaments Pushed Back
Posted: February 15, 2014 From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — The massive snowfall that has hit the region continues to have an impact on the local high school sports schedule.…
Boy’s Basketball – Judges 55, Colonels 39
Posted: February 12, 2014By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — When it’s almost time for postseason play to begin, it’s always a good sign if a team is playing its…
Girl’s Basketball – Judges 47, Colonels 40
Posted: February 12, 2014By MARK SAWYERSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Between the boys’ and girls’ basketball games against James Wood Tuesday night, the Handley High School Athletic Association…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood Swimmer Brian Baker
Posted: February 11, 2014 James Wood High School 18-year-old senior Sport: Swimming Events: 200 and 100 freestyle Parents: Christopher and Carolyn Baker Hometown: Baker was born in Rochester,…
Girl’s Basketball – Colonels 44, Hawks 35
WINCHESTER — Whitney Dick had nine points and 16 rebounds to lead James Wood to a Northwestern District win over Skyline Friday night. The Colonels (12-8, 2-5 Northwestern) — who…
Colonel Boys Rout Skyline 71-32
Posted: February 8, 2014From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — The James Wood boys’ basketball team raced out to an 11-2 lead in the first quarter and never looked back on…
Millbrook Girls Top Colonels, 52-45
Posted: February 7, 2014By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Even though the shots weren’t falling for Millbrook’s girls’ basketball team Thursday night, the Pioneers mustered just enough offense to…
Pioneer Boys Pull Out 50-47 Win Over Wood
Posted: February 7, 2014By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — A switch of defenses paid off well for the Millbrook boys’ basketball team. Not happy with how James…
Weather Pushes Back More Games
Posted: February 5, 2014From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — The inclement weather that was forecast for Tuesday night forced several games to be postponed until later this week. The James…
WRESTLING – Conference 21 Duals
PURCELLVILLE — Sherando finished unbeaten and had four wrestlers go 7-0 at the two-day Conference 21 Duals at Woodgrove High School on Saturday. The Warriors defeated James Wood (46-22), Dominion…
Girl’s Basketball vs Clarke County
Posted: February 3, 2014By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star BERRYVILLE — Anna Blue Catlett was somewhat humble after the special game she had for Clarke County during Saturday night’s…
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL – Colonels 52, Patriots 41
STEPHENS CITY — James Wood bounced back from a tough loss Thursday to beat Shenandoah Valley Christian Academy in a non-district game Friday. The Colonels (11-6) received 13 points and…
Conference 21 Swim Meet
Posted: February 1, 2014By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI STERLING — Sherando senior Kelsey Dingman had no choice in being seeded third for the 50-yard freestyle in the Conference 21 Swimming Championships. But…
Judges Boys Answer The Call, Beat Wood 60-51
Posted: January 31, 2014By KEVIN TRUDGEON WINCHESTER — Ten feet from the basket with his right hand held high in the air, Cameron Jackson let everyone in the gym know…
Judges Girls Knock Off Wood 47-40
Posted: January 31, 2014By MARK SAWYERSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Over the last month Handley sophomore Alysandra Worrell has been playing as well or better then just about…
James Wood Grad Pena Selected To NASCAR D4D Class
Posted: January 31, 2014From Star staff reports DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. — Sergio Pena, a 20-year-old James Wood High School graduate, was one of 14 people who were announced Thursday as…
Sherando Boys Hold Off Colonels, 67-57
Posted: January 29, 2014By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — Eight days later, the Sherando boys’ basketball team was on the precipice of seeing everything they had worked for crumble apart once…
Warrior Girls Close Out Colonels, 69-49
Posted: January 29, 2014By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Sherando junior guard Jessica Hakel said the Warriors worked on a few things in practice and watched some film heading…
Millbrook Wrestling Wins Five Of Last Six Bouts To Beat James Wood 38-28
Posted: January 28, 2014By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Heading into his bout with James Wood’s Austin Henry, Millbrook wrestler Lee Artrip knew he had to avoid…
Wood Boys Rally For Victory Over Sherando, 57-53
Posted: January 21, 2014By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY — Say this about the James Wood boys’ basketball team — they’re a resilient bunch. Getting eaten up…
Wood Girls Dig Deep To Beat Sherando, 45-41
Posted: January 21, 2014By KEVIN TRUDGEON STEPHENS CITY — There aren’t a lot of must-win games in January, but Monday’s contest was about as close at it gets for the…
SWIMMING – Sherando sweeps Black & Blue invitational
WINCHESTER — The Sherando boys and girls swimming teams each came in first place in the six-team Black & Blue Invitational at Jim Barnett Park’s War Memorial Building pool Saturday.…
Colonels 7th at Bellefonte Duals
BELLEFONTE, PA. — James Wood took seventh out of 16 teams during at the Bellefonte (Pa.) Duals Tournament Saturday. James Wood was led by 138-pounder Jimmy Woznak, who went 5-0.
GIRLS BASKETBALL – Bulldogs 53, Colonels 32
LURAY — Sable Ponn scored a game-high 17 points to lead Luray to a non-district girls’ basketball win over James Wood Saturday night. The Bulldogs (12-3) led 17-2 at the…
Boys Basketball – Colonels 52, Eagles 50
BERRYVILLE — James Wood scored with 1.5 seconds left in regulation to edge Clarke County in non-district boys’ basketball action Saturday night. Peyton Crickman scored a team-high 18 points, and…
Girl’s Basketball – Hawks 54, Colonels 53
FRONT ROYAL — Skyline outscored James Wood 19-12 in the fourth quarter to emerge with a win in Northwestern District action Friday night. The Colonels saw both Keiana Brooks (nine…
Wood Boys Top Skyline 48-33
Posted: January 18, 2014From Star staff reports FRONT ROYAL — Peyton Crickman scored 12 points and had nine rebounds to lead James Wood to a 48-33 Northwestern District boys’ basketball…
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL – Colonels 53, Generals 34
QUICKSBURG — James Wood improved to 9-2 with a non-district win over Stonewall Jackson Wednesday. The Colonels were led by Danielle Rizzari (nine points, eight assists, five rebounds, three steals,…
BOYS’ BASKETBALL – Applemen 60, Colonels 42
WINCHESTER — James Wood fell to 7-5 with a non-district loss to Musselman (W.Va.) Wednesday night at Shirley Gymnasium. The Colonels were led by Ryland Williams (eight points) and Nick…
Clarke Wrestlers Beat Colonels In Quad Match
Posted: January 15, 2014By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI James Wood’s Matt Artrup took control in his 113-pound match against Loudoun Valley’s Oliver McDade. (Photo by Jeff Taylor/The Winchester Star) James Wood wrestler…
Heritage Edges Wood Boys’ Basketball, 59-57
Posted: January 14, 2014By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — For all intents and purposes, the James Wood boys’ basketball team could not hit shots when it mattered.…
Swimming: Pioneers top Colonels
WINCHESTER — Millbrook High School’s swim team swept a Northwestern District dual meet with James Wood Friday night. The Pioneer girls edged Wood 86-83, and Millbrook’s boys won 99-70. In the…
James Wood Boys Hold Off Strong Effort From Millbrook For 58-55 District Victory
Posted: January 11, 2014By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Millbrook was determined to come out with a lot more effort than it did in a lopsided loss…
Millbrook Girls Knock Down Eight 3-Pts To Pull Away From James Wood 69-53
Posted: January 11, 2014By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — Maybe the Millbrook girls’ basketball team pulled the trigger on a few too many 3-pointers in the third quarter, but…
Falcons 57, Colonels 54
WINCHESTER — Fauquier split its season series with James Wood by defeating the Colonels in non-district action Wednesday. The Colonels (6-3) — who won the first matchup with the Falcons…
Wood Girls Rout Fauquier 74-20
Posted: January 9, 2014From Star staff reports WARRENTON — The James Wood girls’ basketball team improved to 7-1 with a 74-20 non-district victory over Fauquier Wednesday. The Colonels were led…
2013 1st Team All-Area Football
Posted: December 28, 2013 Offense Reid Entsminger — Sherando — Senior — Utility Quarterback was 4A North Region and Northwestern District Offensive Player of the Year. Unanimous selection for region…
2013 2nd Team All-Area Football
Posted: December 28, 2013 Offense Sean McDonald, Clarke County junior QB D.J. Frisby, Handley junior RB Wayne Rouss, Clarke County senior RB Landon Rutherford, James Wood junior RB Adam Whitacre,…
Swimming: City-County Meet
WINCHESTER — Sherando won both the boys’ and girls’ competitions at Saturday’s City-County meet at Jim Barnett Park’s War Memorial Building. In the boys’ meet, Sherando scored 162 points, Millbrook…
Boy’s Basketball – Colonels 85, Huskies 77
BOONSBORO, MD. — James Wood won the Boonsboro (Md.) Holiday Tournament with a victory over Tuscarora in Saturday’s championship game. The Colonels improved to 6-2 with their win over Tuscarora…
Girl’s Basketball – Colonels 50, Hawks 45
BOONSBORO, MD. — James Wood outscored Skyline 19-14 in the fourth quarter to break a 31-31 tie and win the consolation game of the Boonsboro (Md.) Holiday Tournament Saturday. The Colonels…
Volleyball Player Of The Year: James Wood’s Ashley Hillyard
Posted: December 27, 2013By KEVIN TRUDGEON The Winchester Star Volleyball Player of the Year: James Wood’s Ashley Hillyard WINCHESTER — The first time Jill Couturiaux decided to have Ashley Hillyard…
Volleyball Coach Of The Year: James Wood’s Jill Couturiaux
Posted: December 27, 2013 James Wood’s Jill Couturiaux — The Winchester Star Volleyball Coach of the Year for the second year in a row — showed that last season was…
2013 All-Area Volleyball Team
Posted: December 27, 2013 Ashley Hillyard — James Wood — Junior Splitting time between setter and outside hitter, Hillyard totaled an area-best 534 assists, was second with 257 kills and…
James Wood Swimming Sweeps Eagles
Posted: December 26, 2013From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — The James Wood girls won 110-58 and the boys won 97-69 in a non-district dual swim meet with Clarke County Saturday.…
2013 All-Area Girls’ Cross Country Team
Posted: December 26, 2013 Nadia Dahimene — Millbrook — Sophomore Earning All-Conference 21, All-4A North Region and All-Group 4A state honors, Dahimene placed third in the confernece, sixth at regionals…
2013 All-Area Boys’ Cross Country Team
Posted: December 26, 2013 Alec Schrank — Millbrook — Freshman Earning All-Conference 21, All-4A North Region and All-Group 4A honors, Schrank was the conference and regional runner-up and placed sixth…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood Basketball Player Danielle Rizzari
Posted: December 24, 2013 James Wood High School 16-year-old junior Sport: Basketball Position: Point guard Twitter handle: @drizzle_13 Parents: Jackie and Scott Rizzari Hometown: Antioch, California (family moved to Winchester…
Golf Coach Of The Year: James Wood’ David Oates
Posted: December 23, 2013 James Wood’s David Oates — The Winchester Star Golf Coach of the Year in his first year as coach — led a James Wood team that…
Golf All-Area Team
Posted: December 23, 2013 Brett Loy — Sherando — Freshman Loy posted a stroke average of *73.6 (first in Winchester-Frederick County). Placed second in the Conference 21 tournament (73). Shot…
Free-Throw Woes Doom James Wood Boys In 72-67 Loss To Woodgrove
Posted: December 21, 2013By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — If only the James Wood boys’ basketball team had made a few more free throws. Coming off a…
Swimming Season Outlook
Posted: December 21, 2013By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — As Clarke County swimming coach Carol Marshall began talking about the girls she lost from last year’s team, she couldn’t help but…
Boy’s Basketball: Patriots 94, Colonels 40
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — James Wood lost its first game of the year in non-district action Thursday against Washington (W.Va.). The Colonels (4-1) received 11 points each from Ryland Williams and Brant…
Wrestling: Judges 44, Colonels 26
WINCHESTER — Handley defeated James Wood in the opening Northwestern District dual match for both teams Wednesday at James Wood’s Shirley Gymnasium. The Judges received pins from Cam Bentley…
Boys’ Basketball Season Outlook: Three New Coaches Coincide With Change In Playoff Format
Posted: December 19, 2013By KEVIN TRUDGEON Senior guard Solomon Finley is one of six key returners from a Handley team that reached the Group AA, Division 3 quarterfinals last year.…
Max Horz Tournament
Posted: December 16, 2013From Star staff reports BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.VA. — Jacob Guthridge and P.K. Jessen won titles in their respective weight classes to lead Sherando to the team title…
Judges, Colonels split dual meet
WINCHESTER — The Handley boys won 93-77 and the James Wood girls won 89-81 in the opening Northwestern District dual meet Friday night at the War Memorial Building in Jim Barnett…
Wrestling Outlook: Coaches Upset With ‘Watered Down’ Postseason
Posted: December 13, 2013By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — Even before last year’s state tournament was complete, wrestling coaches were already lamenting how it would never be the same again.…
Colonels 71, Applemen 53
INWOOD, W.VA. — James Wood improved to 3-0 with a 71-53 win over Musselman (W.Va.) Thursday. The Colonels were led by Danielle Rizzari (16 points, four assists, two steals), Whitney…
Colonel Boys Defeat Luray
Posted: December 13, 2013From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — The James Wood boys’ basketball team remained undefeated on the season with a 75-65 win over Luray at home Thursday. The…
Wood grad DeHaven named All-South Region
BRIDGEWATER — Bridgewater College sophomore kicker Chandler DeHaven, a James Wood graduate, has been named to the 2013 D3football.com All-South Region first team following the completion of an outstanding season…
2013 Hall of Fame Inductees
Six athletes, a former coach, and a past school board chairman were inducted into James Wood High School’s P. Wendell Dick Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday, September 20, 2013.…
All-Academic Teams Released
Each season, the Northwestern District recognizes varsity athletes who have earned a 3.50 GPA or higher during the season. These athletes have displayed dedication first and foremost in the classroom…
Ashley Hillyard Commits to Radford
Congratulations to Ashley Hillyard who just gave her verbal commitment to play for Radford in 2015. Hillyard will join former JWHS libero, Kelby Jackson, as a fellow Division I Highlander.…
Girls’ Basketball Season Outlook: Coaching Changes May Shake Things Up
Posted: December 7, 2013By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Although four new coaches will be taking over area girls’ basketball teams, most of the area’s top players from…
Colonels 60, Generals 30
QUICKSBURG — Two games, two big victories for the James Wood girls’ basketball team. Coming off a 70-point rout of Fauquer in the season-opener Tuesday, the Colonels (2-0) rolled to…
Wood Boys Get Win In Wygant Debut
Posted: December 4, 2013From Star staff reports WARRENTON — The James Wood boys’ basketball team didn’t make Tim Wygant wait long for a victory. The first-year coach watched his Colonels…
James Wood Girls Rough Up Fauquier 90-20 To Start Season
Posted: December 4, 2013By MARK SAWYERSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — If opening night of the Krista Crites era was any indication, the James Wood High school girls’ basketball…
Jamestown Sweeps Wood In 4A State Volleyball Semis
Posted: November 22, 2013By KEVIN TRUDGEON RICHMOND — It’s understandable if Jill Couturiaux was feeling a little sense of déjà vu Thursday afternoon. After watching her team look overmatched in…
Colonels Get Rematch With Jamestown In State Volleyball Semifinal
Posted: November 21, 2013By KEVIN TRUDGEON WINCHESTER — The last time the James Wood volleyball team faced the Jamestown Eagles, the Colonels didn’t exactly make the kind of impression they…
James Wood Volleyball’s Painter Has Thrived At New School And Position
Posted: November 21, 2013By KEVIN TRUDGEON WINCHESTER — One can never know what the future holds for them, but in the case of Lindsey Painter there’s no doubt she will…
Raiders Sweep Wood In 4A North Volleyball Final
Posted: November 18, 2013By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star LEESBURG — By now, the James Wood volleyball team knows the experience well of playing a powerhouse like the one…
State Bound: James Wood Volleyball Knocks Off No. 1 Salem
Posted: November 15, 2013By KEVIN TRUDGEONThe Winchester Star SALEM — Last year was supposed to be the high-water mark for a James Wood volleyball program that reached the state tournament…
Colonels Knock Off Cougars, Advance To Semis
Posted: November 13, 2013By TOM LEISSSpecial to The Winchester Star SPOTSYLVANIA — Volleyball is often a sport filled with peaks and valleys, and getting the peaks at the right time…
State Cheer Competition, Colonels 4th
Posted: November 11, 2013Star staff report STEPHENS CITY — Sherando High School’s competition cheer team saved its best performance ever for when it needed it most at the VHSL Group…
Football: James Wood vs Handley
Posted: November 11, 2013By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — If you had told James Wood football coach Mark McHale before the game that his defense would only give up 83…
Raiders Sweep Wood In Conference Volleyball Final
Posted: November 8, 2013By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star LEESBURG — It was a difficult night for James Wood’s volleyball team which traveled to Leesburg Thursday to play Loudoun…
Football Preview: James Wood at Handley
When: Saturday, 1 p.m. Where: Handley Bowl, Winchester Records: James Wood (1-8, 1-2 Northwestern District); Handley (6-3, 2-1) Last week: James Wood had a bye; Handley beat Millbrook 21-7…
Millbrook XC Finishes First In 4A North Region
Posted: November 7, 2013By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star FREDERICKSBURG — It’s safe to say that this is a banner year for Millbrook High School’s boys’ cross country team. Coming off…
Wood Volleyball Closes Out Heritage, 3-1
Posted: November 6, 2013By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — James Wood outsider hitter Lindsey Painter admitted that the Colonels were a little more fired up than usual knowing that…
James Wood Volleyball Cruises To 3-0 Sweep Of Park View
Posted: November 5, 2013By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Northwestern District champ James Wood took care of business Monday in the quarterfinals of the Conference 21 Tournament,…
Colonels Edge Handley 3-2 For Northwestern District Volleyball Title
Posted: November 1, 2013By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The ability to mesh so well all season without its top player back due to injury helped the…
Conference 21 Cross Country Meet
Posted: October 31, 2013By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI LEESBURG — Following the 2012 season, Millbrook’s cross country coaches explained to their boys that the Pioneers had the potential to be one of…
VHSL Looking For New Ways To Increase Awareness And Financial Backing
Posted: October 30, 2013By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — The Virginia High School League takes a lot of pride in the things it has done for the state’s high school…
Local Cross Country Teams Ready For Conference Meets
Posted: October 30, 2013By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — After finishing as the top Group 4A team at the Third Battle Invitational on Oct. 19, Millbrook’s boys’ cross country…
Colonels Halt Skid, Beat Millbrook 13-6
Posted: October 26, 2013By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — After transferring in from a high school in Georgia, James Wood senior lineman Christian Marchelewski probably didn’t know what he was getting…
Game Of The Week: Pioneers, Colonels Renew Rivalry
Posted: October 25, 2013 By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI James Wood sophomore Tyler Bishop, who has rushed for a team-best 396 yards on the season, and his teammates would like nothing better…
James Wood Sweeps Pioneers
Posted: October 25, 2013By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — James Wood High School’s volleyball team could find plenty of reasons for not being at its best at different times…
Third Battle Invitational
Posted: October 21, 2013By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Millbrook cross country coach Kevin Shirk had hoped for a top-three finish at Saturday’s Third Battle Invitational, hosted…
Third Battle XC Meet Will Feature 32-Team Field
Posted: October 19, 2013By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — When Millbrook cross country coach Kevin Shirk refers to today’s Third Battle Invitational as “our big one” — he’s definitely…
Skyline Snaps Skid With 22-13 Win Over Colonels
Posted: October 19, 2013By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star FRONT ROYAL — A Skyline offense that has struggled mightily in recent weeks finally got a boost Friday night against…
Colonels Gut Out 5-Set Victory
Posted: October 18, 2013By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY — James Wood’s volleyball team found itself in some unfamiliar territory against Sherando in Thursday night’s Northwestern District match. The…
Football Preview: James Wood at Skyline
When: Today, 7 p.m. Where: Skyline High School, Front Royal Records: James Wood (0-7, 0-1 Northwestern District); Skyline (3-4, 0-1). Last game: James Wood lost to Sherando 41-6; Skyline lost…
Cross Country: Judges sweep Colonels
WINCHESTER — Handley High School’s cross country teams swept James Wood in a Northwestern District dual meet on Wednesday. Handley’s Aaron Arslan won the boys’ race in 17 minutes, 55 seconds,…
Wood Volleyball Pulls Away From Handley, 3-1
Posted: October 16, 2013By KEVIN TRUDGEON WINCHESTER — As if first place in the Northwestern District and early area bragging rights were not enough, the James Wood volleyball team had…
Holmes Finishes 10th At 4A State Golf Tourney
Posted: October 16, 2013From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — James Wood senior Will Holmes placed 10th in the Group 4A state golf tournament that concluded Tuesday at Heritage Oaks Golf…
Football vs Sherando
Posted: October 15, 2013By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — A field made slick and muddy from four days of rain simplified Sherando’s game plan at James Wood…
Wood Volley Sweeps Hawks
Posted: October 11, 2013From Star staff reports FRONT ROYAL — The James Wood volleyball team easily defeated Skyline 3-0 (25-7, 25-16, 25-17) on the road Thursday evening. The Colonels (14-3,…
District Play Takes Everything Up A Notch For Sherando And James Wood
Posted: October 11, 2013By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — Sherando and James Wood may share residence in the same county, but they’re not sharing common ground when it comes to…
Colonels Roll Over Pioneers
Posted: October 9, 2013By KEVIN TRUDGEON WINCHESTER — From the wall of pink ribbons on the gym divider to the pink balloons floating behind the team benches, there was no…
District Cheer Competition
Posted: October 9, 2013By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — With most of the teams only a week away from the Conference 21 mini-meet, area bragging rights were…
Wood’s Holmes Finishes 4th At Regional Golf
Posted: October 9, 2013By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — James Wood senior Will Holmes was the only local golfer to qualify for state competition during Tuesday’s Region 4A North Golf Tournament…
Cross Country: Octoberfest
Posted: October 7, 2013From Star staff reports THE PLAINS — Millbrook High School’s boys’ cross country team placed eighth at the 36-team Octoberfest Invitational on the non-state course at Great…
Football vs Broadway
Posted: October 5, 2013By MATTHEW STOSSByrd Newspapers HARRISONBURG — On the first play of the game, James Wood quarterback Cam Butler ran 43 yards to spark a 65-yard scoring drive.…
Football Preview: James Wood at Broadway
When: Today, 7:30 p.m. Where: Broadway High School, Broadway Records: James Wood (0-5); Broadway (1-3) Last week: James Wood lost to Fauquier 21-20; Broadway lost to Turner Ashby 30-23. Last…
Cross Country: Pioneers sweep Colonels
WINCHESTER — Millbrook High School’s cross country teams swept James Wood in a Northwestern District dual meet on Wednesday. The Pioneer girls edged James Wood by one point, 27-28, placing…
Wood Volleyball Sweeps Sherando
Posted: October 2, 2013By KEVIN TRUDGEON WINCHESTER — They may not have put forth their best performance, but the James Wood volleyball team showed that it had plenty of composure…
Colonel Volleyball Passes Tough Non-District Test
Posted: October 1, 2013By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — James Wood volleyball coach Jill Couturiaux is always looking to upgrade her out-of-district competition. With that in mind,…
Wood Edged Out By Fauquier, 21-20
Posted: September 28, 2013By KEVIN TRUDGEONThe Winchester Star WARRENTON — Through four games this season it had been the big things that had hurt the James Wood football team. Big…
Football Preview: James Wood at Fauquier
When: Today, 7 p.m. Where: Fauquier High School, Warrenton Records: James Wood (0-4); Fauquier (2-2) Last week: James Wood lost to Strasburg 32-0; Fauquier beat Millbrook 31-9. Last year: Fauquier…
James Wood Golfer Repasky Wins Inaugural Conference 21 Tournament
Posted: September 25, 2013By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — Just in case there was any doubt that the first-ever Conference 21 Tournament was in fact the start of the golf postseason,…
Briar Woods Rallies Past Colonels Volleyball 3-1
Posted: September 24, 2013By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Briar Woods had to regroup fast. Facing James Wood for a second time this season, the Falcons could…
Cross Country: Oatlands Invitational
Posted: September 23, 2013From Star staff reports LEESBURG — Millbrook High School’s boys’ cross country team placed eighth overall at the 60-team Oatlands Invitational on Saturday. Millbrook’s Tyler Cox-Philyaw paced…
Football vs Strasburg
Posted: September 21, 2013By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Strasburg senior tight end/defensive end Jonathan Kloosterman is what opposing coaches might call a “load.” Listed at…
VOLLEYBALL: Colonels 3, Wolverines 1
PURCELLVILLE — Ashley Hillyard had 18 kills and 29 assists to lead James Wood to a non-district victory over Woodgrove by the scores of 22-25, 25-12, 25-18, 25-17. The Colonels…
Holmes Wins Charles Town Tournament
Posted: September 20, 2013From Star staff reports CHARLES TOWN, W.VA. — James Wood senior Will Holmes won the individual title at the 11-team Dr. Glenn Invitational Thursday at Sleepy…
Football Preview: Strasburg at James Wood
When: Today, 7 p.m. Where: James Wood’s Kelican Stadium, Winchester Records: Strasburg (1-1); James Wood (0-3) Last week: Strasburg did not play; James Wood lost to Warren County 41-20 Last…
James Wood’s Houser Verbally Commits To Notre Dame
Posted: September 19, 2013By KEVIN TRUDGEON WINCHESTER — Katie Houser still has plenty of time left in her high school career, but that’s not keeping her from getting excited about…
Eight To Be Inducted Into P. Wendell Dick Athletic HOF
Posted: September 18, 2013From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — Six athletes, a former coach and a past school board chairman will be inducted into James Wood High School’s P. Wendell…
Wood’s Golf Team Wins Skyline Invitational
Posted: September 18, 2013From Star staff reports FRONT ROYAL — James Wood won the team competition and Sherando freshman Brett Loy won the individual competition Tuesday at the sixth annual…
Wildcats Deal Colonels 41-20 Loss
Posted: September 14, 2013By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star FRONT ROYAL — Warren County had made a reputation of running the football well in its first two games.…
Applemen Sweep James Wood Volleyball
Posted: September 13, 2013By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Both James Wood and Musselman (W.Va.) brought home volleyball titles in their respective divisions last Saturday at the Third Degree…
Football Preview: James Wood at Warren County
When: Today, 7:30 p.m. Where: Warren County High School, Front Royal Records: James Wood (0-2); Warren County (1-1) Last week: James Wood lost to Loudoun Valley 17-0; Warren County beat…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood Golfer Roger Repasky
Posted: September 11, 2013 James Wood High School 16-year-old junior Parents: Ron and Maureen Repasky Hometown: Winchester What you love about golf: I love the whole concept of the game.…
Dorsey, Farinholt lead way at Great Meadow
THE PLAINS — James Wood freshman Sophia Dorsey finished 13th overall, leading the Colonels cross country team to 13th place out of 26 teams at the Great Meadow Invitational on Saturday.…
James Wood Volleyball Wins Tourney Title
Posted: September 9, 2013From Star staff reports VIRGINIA BEACH — James Wood won all five matches to win the Third Degree Tournament of Champions volleyball title at the Virginia Beach…
Vikings Shut Out James Wood 17-0
Posted: September 7, 2013By MARK SAWYERSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Coming off a disappointing season-opening loss in which it scored 29 points, held a 15-point lead and rushed…
Football Preview: Loudoun Valley at James Wood
When: Today, 7 p.m. Where: James Wood’s Jerry L. Kelican Stadium, Winchester Records: Loudoun Valley (0-0); James Wood (0-1) Last week: Season opener for Loudoun Valley; James Wood lost to…
Wood Volleyball Bounces Back Against Patriots
Posted: September 6, 2013 By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — A rebuilding Washington program faced a tough season-opener against a determined James Wood volleyball team looking to rebound from…
Golf: Colonels 163, Hawks 201
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood improved to 3-0 in Northwestern District duals with a victory over Skyline Wednesday on the Red Nine at Shenandoah Valley Golf Club. The Colonels were led…
Cross Country: Chancellor Invite
Posted: September 3, 2013 From Star staff reports FREDERICKSBURG — Millbrook sophomore Tyler Cox-Philyaw finished as the runner-up at the Chancellor Invitational at Loriella Park on Saturday. Cox-Philyaw finished with…
Heritage Rallies Past Wood, 43-29
Posted: August 31, 2013By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — For a quarter and a half, the James Wood football players were rollin’, their fans were rockin’, and it looked like Mark…
McHale, Colonels Gets First Test From Former Millbrook Coach Prosser
Posted: August 30, 2013 By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — For the first time in 46 years, Mark McHale is about to be directly involved in a James Wood High School…
GOLF: Colonels 163, Judges 181
WINCHESTER — James Wood remained unbeaten in Northwestern District dual matches with a victory over Handley Thursday at Rock Harbor Golf Course. The Colonels (2-0 Northwestern) were led by Will…
James Wood Tops Fauquier In Volleyball
Posted: August 29, 2013From Star staff reports WARRENTON — The James Wood volleyball team remained unbeaten with a 3-0 (25-17, 25-13, 25-15) non-district victory over Fauquier Wednesday. The Colonels (2-0)…
Hepner ‘Wants To Do Everything’ On The Field
Posted: August 29, 2013By KEVIN TRUDGEON WINCHESTER — It is probably a good thing Brady Hepner wears a jersey number that works for multiple positions, because odds are his No.…
Colonels Looking To Bounce Back Under McHale
Posted: August 29, 2013 By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — Little by little last Thursday, James Wood football players exited the Kelican Stadium locker room solo or in groups of two…
Volleyball Preview: Wood’s Houser Out With Injury
Posted: August 28, 2013By KEVIN TRUDGEON WINCHESTER — The switch to a new postseason format won’t be the only change in the local volleyball scene this season. Coming off a…
Colonels Rally To Win Volleyball Opener
Posted: August 28, 2013By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — With all-state outside hitter Katie Houser lost for the season due to injury, the James Wood volleyball team…
Colonels Golf Tops Sherando
Posted: August 27, 2013From Star staff reports FRONT ROYAL — The James Wood golf team defeated Sherando 165-172 in the opening Northwestern District dual for both teams Monday at Shenandoah…
Wood Golfers Edge Sherando At NWD Mini
Posted: August 23, 2013By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — James Wood golf coach David Oates pretty much summed up the high scores most everyone put up during…
Girls’ Cross Country Preview: New Landscape
Posted: August 22, 2013 By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — With 10 runners returning from last year’s team that won the Northwestern District championship, Handley High School’s girls’ cross…
Holmes leads Colonels to Northwestern mini win
Daily Staff Reports – sports@nvdaily.com WINCHESTER — James Wood’s golf team proved too much to handle during Tuesday’s Northwestern District mini tournament at Winchester Country Club, as the Colonels combined…
Bryan Gunter Memorial Golf Tournament; Wood Takes 2nd
Posted: August 17, 2013By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — As Sherando freshman Brett Loy sank a 25-foot birdie putt on the par-4 18th hole of the Winchester Country Club, he…
Wood’s Holmes, Sherando’s Loy Share Lead At Gunter
Posted: August 16, 2013By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI James Wood’s Will Holmes shot a 2-over 74 at Rock Harbor Thursday, tying him for first with four other golfers after the first round…
VHSL Playoffs Will Have Major Changes In 6-Group System
Posted: August 15, 2013By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — Time to forget everything you knew about how the Virginia High School League postseason works. The 2013-14 school year is the…
Sherando Golf Team Wins District Mini
Posted: August 14, 2013From Star staff reports FRONT ROYAL — The Sherando golf team recorded a four-player score of 323 to win the first Northwestern District mini by seven strokes…
Athlete Spotlight: Dakota Orndorff
Posted: August 13, 2013 By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star 17-year-old senior Sport: Football Position: Wide receiver/Cornerback Twitter handle: @kotaburr69 Parents: Mike and Donna Orndorff Hometown: Winchester What you love about…
Licklider Invitational
Posted: August 9, 2013By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star Sherando freshman Brett Loy shot a 109 over 27 holes to finish third overall and help the Warriors to a…
Football Practice: Wood’s McHale Heads Into Debut Season With 47 Players
Posted: August 7, 2013By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — As James Wood football coach Mark McHale wrapped up the first day of football practice Monday evening, he went over the itinerary…
Golf Preview: Coaching, Format Changes Make For Exciting Transition Season
Posted: August 8, 2013 By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI The return of senior Will Holmes, the reigning Northwestern District Golfer of the Year, is a big reason why James Wood is viewed…
Wood Names Lockhart Head Baseball Coach
Posted: August 3, 2013From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — James Wood High School named Brent Lockhart as its new varsity baseball coach Friday. A 2003 graduate of James Wood, Lockhart…
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Winchester Star Girls’ Athlete Of The Year Runner Up
Amber Hawkins — James Wood — Senior Cross Country: Finishing fourth overall with a time of 19 minutes, one second at the Group AA state meet, Hawkins is the only…
Winchester Star Girls’ Athlete of the Year
Houser ‘Does What It Takes’ On Court And TrackPosted: June 29, 2013The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — At match point, with a trip to the Region II finals and a state…
Softball All-Area First Team
James Wood Athletes Kierstyn Peacoe — James Wood — Junior — Pitcher Earning first team All-Northwestern District honors, Peacoe went 8-8 with a 2.07 earned-run average. She led the Colonels…
All-Area Girl’s Tennis (James Wood)
Fae Schweitzer — James Wood — Junior Schweitzer was a Northwestern District tournament semifinalist in singles and was part of the first Colonels doubles team to qualify for regionals since…
All-Area Girl’s Soccer (James Wood)
Emma Watts — James Wood — Senior — Defender Earning first team All-Northwestern District honors, Watts scored five goals and had four assists for the Colonels. She was part of…
Girl’s Track & Field All-Area Team
James Wood Athletes Amber Hawkins — James Wood — Senior — Distance Hawkins was the area’s best in the 1,600 (5:08.38) and 3,200 (11:05.07). In the 3,200, Hawkins recorded her…
Group AA State Track Meet
Posted: June 3, 2013By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star HARRISONBURG — When then-Handley senior Ayla Smith broke a Group AA 300-meter hurdles state meet record that had stood for 21 years…
GIRLS’ TENNIS
WARRENTON — Defending Group AA doubles champions Jessie Nolan, a senior, and Kathryn Bock, a junior, of Handley advanced to today’s Region II semifinals with a 6-1, 6-2 win over Western…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood Softball Player Rachael Largent
Posted: May 29, 2013 James Wood High School 18-year-old senior Sport: Softball Position: Center fielder Parents: Debra White and Dennis Largent Hometown: Slanesville, W.Va., but moved to Winchester the summer…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood Soccer Player Tommy Houser
Posted: May 29, 2013 James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Soccer Position: Midfielder Parents: Archie and Patty Houser Hometown: Winchester (born in Denver) Nickname: Tomas When did you start…
Softball: Loudoun County 3, James Wood 1
Posted: May 28, 2013By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Loudoun County softball coach Richard Sullivan said he challenged senior pitcher Kiley Jacobus to get 10 strikeouts in Monday’s Region…
Colonels Upset Top-Seeded Skyline, 7-0
Posted: May 22, 2013By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star FRONT ROYAL — All along, the goal for the James Wood softball team was to come together late in the…
Baseball: Sherando 13 James Wood 0
Posted: May 21, 2013By KEVIN TRUDGEON FRONT ROYAL — Anybody wondering if a Sherando baseball team that ran roughshod over the Northwestern District during the regular season would continue its…
NWD Softball: Colonels Upset No. 2 Warriors, 4-0
Posted: May 20, 2013By KEVIN TRUDGEONThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — If you’re only going to beat a team once in four tries, you better make that one time count. That…
NWD Girls’ Soccer: Top-Seeded Pioneers Edge Wood, 1-0
Posted: May 20, 2013By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER— The difference between the second- and fourth-place teams in the Northwestern District girls’ soccer regular season standings was only…
NWD Boys’ Soccer: Warriors Roll Over Wood, 3-1
Posted: May 20, 2013By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — A year ago, a situation in which the Sherando boys’ soccer team was without a couple of key players might…
Colonels Top Judges In NWD Baseball Play-In Game, 5-3
Posted: May 20, 2013Star staff report FRONT ROYAL — Dakota Orndorff went 3 for 3 with a double, two runs scored and an RBI, leading No. 4 James Wood to…
NWD Girl’s Tennis
Posted: May 18, 2013By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI FRONT ROYAL — Different year. Same story. After dropping just one game in singles and two in doubles in taking the Northwestern District singles…
Judges, Colonels to face off in doubles final
FRONT ROYAL — Defending Group AA doubles champions Jessie Nolan and Kathryn Bock of Handley will face No. 3 seed James Wood (Fae Schweitzer and Ashley Hillyard) in today’s final after…
Boys’ Soccer Beats Hawks In NWD Play-In Match
Posted: May 17, 2013From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — Tommy Houser and Michael Carter each had three goals to lead the fourth-seeded James Wood boys’ soccer team to a 7-3…
Baseball: Pioneers 13, Colonels 2
WINCHESTER — Host Millbrook scored at least two runs in each of the last five innings in beating James Wood in a Northwestern District game shortened to six innings Wednesday.…
NWD Track and Field
Posted: May 16, 2013By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — As Handley track and field coach Mike McKiernan stood near the tent by the finish line at the Handley Bowl, someone…
Baseball: Hawks 3, Colonels 1
FRONT ROYAL — Skyline clinched third place in the Northwestern District with a victory over James Wood Thursday at Bing Crosby Stadium. The Colonels (8-11, 4-7 Northwestern) were led by Addison…
Millbrook Softball Tops James Wood
Posted: May 15, 2013From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — Sydney Barr and Sarah Clark each smacked two-run home runs as part of a five-run fifth inning that saw Millbrook overtake…
Judges Boys’ Soccer Finds Scoring Touch In 4-0 Win Over Colonels
Posted: May 14, 2013By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — As Handley junior midfielder Jay Fox walked toward midfield for a post-game interview, Judges coach Cosmo Balio remarked, “Don’t let the quote…
Handley Girls Soccer Avoids Play-In Game With 4-1 Win Over James Wood
Posted: May 14, 2013By MARK SAWYERSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Regardless of the situation, the sport, the records, or the standings, there is no such thing as a…
Wood Baseball Edges Handley
Posted: May 14, 2013From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — Colin Benner struck out six over five innings and Noah Keller and Dakota Orndorff came on in relief to seal a…
Southern Track Classic
Posted: May 11, 2013From Star staff reports RICHMOND — Handley senior Lisa Meneau added to her long list of accomplishments Friday, setting a meet and school record in the 300…
GIRLS’ TENNIS: Colonels 6, Pioneers 3
WINCHESTER — James Wood swept all three doubles matches to clinch a win over James Wood in Thursday’s Northwestern District girls’ tennis match. Fae Schweitzer and Ashley Hillyard teamed for a…
Boy’s Soccer: Colonels 4, Hawks 1
FRONT ROYAL — Jon Henriques had two goals and two assists to lead James Wood to a Northwestern District victory over Skyline Thursday. The Colonels (6-7-1, 3-4 Northwestern) also received one…
Girl’s Soccer: Colonels 7, Hawks 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood freshman Emily Denton scored three goals and had an assist in a Northwestern District girls’ soccer win over Skyline Thursday night. Emma Watts added two goals, and…
Hawks Softball Defeats Colonels, 6-2
Posted: May 10, 2013By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star FRONT ROYAL — When she stepped back into the batter’s box, Skyline senior Emily Ritter was determined to make better…
Boy’s Soccer: Pioneers 6, Colonels 1
Posted: May 9, 2013Star staff report WINCHESTER — Junior forward Shane Moyer scored three times, keeper Taylor James recorded three saves and the Millbrook boys’ soccer team defeated James Wood…
Girl’s Soccer: Pioneers 3, Colonels 0
Posted: May 9, 2013By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Even though Millbrook forward Brooke Borlie scored the Pioneers’ first two goals in Wednesday night’s Northwestern District match against James…
Girl’s Soccer: Falcons 2, Colonels 0
WARRENTON — A pair of goals late in the game proved to be the difference for James Wood in a non-district loss to Fauquier on the road Wednesday. The Colonels…
Baseball: Colonels 1, Falcons 0
WINCHESTER — Russell Repasky’s sacrifice fly to score Nick Goode in the seventh inning proved to be the difference in a non-district win over Fauquier Wednesday. Starting pitcher Addison Barber…
Softball: Falcons 11, Colonels 0
WINCHESTER — Fauquier scored three runs in the sixth inning and then five unearned runs in the seventh to rout James Wood in Wednesday’s non-district game. The Falcons held James Wood…
Girl’s Tennis: Colonels 7, Warriors 2
WINCHESTER — James Wood took four of six singles sets and swept all three doubles matches in a home win over Sherando Monday. The Colonels were led by Fae Schweitzer…
BOYS’ TENNIS: Warriors 9, Colonels 0
STEPHENS CITY — Sherando cruised to a Northwestern District win over James Wood at home Monday. The Warriors got singles wins from No. 1 Chris Mikus (10-0), No. 2 Matt…
BOYS’ SOCCER: Warriors 5, Colonels 0
STEPHENS CITY — Five different players scored for Sherando in a shutout win over James Wood at home Monday evening. The Warriors (10-1-1, 4-0-1 Northwestern) received goals from Collin Ellias,…
Baseball: Warriors 7, Colonels 3
STEPHENS CITY — Adam Whitacre scattered nine hits over 51/3 innings to lead Sherando to a win over James Wood Monday evening. Jacob Carney went 2 for 4 with an RBI…
Warriors, Colonels Girls’ Soccer Teams Settle For 4-4 Draw
Posted: April 30, 2013By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Ties are never enjoyable for either team, and Monday’s Northwestern District girls’ soccer match between James Wood and…
Softball: Warriors 4, Colonels 0
Posted: April 30, 2013By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star Sherando’s Courtney Reid allowed five hits in shutting out James Wood 4-0 at Sherando Park Monday. (Photo by Jeff Taylor/The…
Girl’s: H. Brian Landes Apple Blossom Invitational
Posted: April 29, 2013By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Heading into the meet concluding 4×400-meter relay, the situation for the Sherando girls’ track and field team wasn’t exactly ideal.…
Boy’s: H. Brian Landes Apple Blossom Invitational
Posted: April 29, 2013By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — On Saturday, Handley track and field coach Mike McKiernan wanted to see what would happen if he loaded up his…
Softball: Applemen 20, Colonels 5
WINCHESTER — With neither team throwing its ace there was plenty of offense between James Wood and Musselman (W.Va.) in a non-district game Friday. The Colonels (6-8) totaled 11 hits…
SOFTBALL: Colonels 16, Judges 1
WINCHESTER — James Wood scored in every inning, including five in the fourth, to beat Handley in a Northwestern District game shortened to five innings at Henkel-Harris Field Thursday. The Colonels…
Colonel Girls’ Soccer Shuts Out Judges, 4-0
Posted: April 26, 2013By KEVIN TRUDGEON WINCHESTER — It’d been almost a month since Emily Denton lit up the scoreboard in a win over Warren County back on March 28.…
Wood Boys’ Soccer Blanks Handley, 1-0
Posted: April 26, 2013By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — The Handley boys’ soccer team created a lot of reactionary moments from the Handley Bowl crowd Thursday. People were either cheering or…
GIRLS’ TENNIS: Judges 6, Colonels 0
WINCHESTER — Handley won 60 games to host James Wood’s 20 in Northwestern District action Wednesday. The Judges (8-2, 6-0 Northwestern) received singles wins from Jessie Nolan (10-1 at No. 1),…
Colonels sweep Hawks
WINCHESTER — James Wood swept a Northwestern District dual meet with Skyline Wednesday, with the boys winning 85-36 and the girls winning 88-28. The Colonel boys were led by four-event…
Girl’s Soccer: Colonels 8, Hawks 0
FRONT ROYAL — Six different players scored for James Wood in a rout of Skyline on the road Tuesday evening. The Colonels (3-6-1, 1-1-1 Northwestern) got two goals and four assists…
Boy’s Soccer: Colonels 4, Hawks 2
WINCHESTER — Tommy Houser had two goals and one assist to lead James Wood to a Northwestern District victory over Skyline. The Colonels (4-5-1, 1-2 Northwestern) also received goals from Matt…
Wood Baseball Shut Down Skyline, 11-1
Posted: April 24, 2013From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — Russell Repasky went 2 for 3 with a pair of doubles, two RBIs and two runs scored to lead James Wood…
Skyline Tops Wood In Softball, 4-0
Posted: April 24, 2013By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Maybe the Northwestern District softball race always went through Skyline considering the Hawks are the defending Northwestern District champs. On…
SOFTBALL: Colonels 4, Pioneers 1
WINCHESTER — James Wood took advantage of a pair of errors to score all four of its runs in the third inning of a win over Millbrook Monday afternoon. The…
Baseball: Pioneers 14, Wood 4
Posted: April 23, 2013By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER —When Millbrook’s baseball team first played James Wood back on April 5, it appeared the Pioneers left their gloves…
Millbrook Boys’ Soccer Shows Off Early Season Form In 3-1 Victory Over Colonels
Posted: April 23, 2013By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — Playing with a one-goal lead in the second half, the Millbrook boys’ soccer team was creating scoring chance after scoring chance, but…
Wood’s Hawkins Wins Casey Award; Warrior Girls Take 2nd
Posted: April 22, 2013By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Upon completing her victory in the 800 meters Saturday at the Handley Bowl, James Wood senior Amber Hawkins reached down…
Handley Track & Field Invitational
Posted: April 22, 2013By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Handley coach Mike McKiernan had to admit he was a little perplexed by his boys’ team Saturday. “It’s really hard…
Wood, Millbrook Girls’ Soccer Teams Can’t Find Back Of Net In Draw
Posted: April 20, 2013By KEVIN TRUDGEONThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — In a game that many were surprised was even played, the end result left both sides feeling like they let…
Colonels win Northwestern tri-meet
WINCHESTER — The James Wood girls’ track and field team won and the Colonels boys’ team tied with Millbrook in a Northwestern District tri-meet with Handley Wednesday. The James Wood…
BOYS’ SOCCER: Falcons 3, Colonels 2
WARRENTON — James Wood lost to Fauquier in non-district action Tuesday night. The Colonels (3-4-1) were led by Matt Rader (one goal, one assist), Daniel Schoeman (one goal), Jon Henriques (one…
Softball: Falcons 10, Colonels 0
WARRENTON — Fauquier limited James Wood to just two hits in a non-district softball victory that was shortened to six innings because of the 10-run rule on Tuesday night. McKenzie…
Baseball: Colonels 5, Falcons 3
WARRENTON — Addison Barber pitched a complete-game seven-hitter to lead James Wood to a non-district win over Fauquier Tuesday. Barber (3-1) did not walk a batter and struck out five for…
Fauquier Girls’ Soccer Team Beats Colonels, 4-1
Posted: April 17, 2013By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Through Fauquier’s first four girls’ soccer games, senior forward Caity Ashley had yet to score a goal. So…
Tinsman ready to lead Rams
April 8, 2013By Spencer Leatherman – For The Journal , journal-news.net SHEPHERDSTOWN – A quarterback is known for being the centerpiece of the offense. Over the last four years, Shepherd…
Boys Soccer Gets Much-Needed 3-2 Victory
Posted: April 13, 2013By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — As James Wood boys’ soccer coach Matt Dunsmore made his way across the slick Kelican Stadium grass, he grinned and remarked, “That…
Softball: Sherando 8, James Wood 0
WINCHESTER — Courtney Reid threw a complete game four-hitter to lead the Warriors past the Colonels in Northwestern District action. Reid struck out five, and also went 2-for-3 with two…
GIRLS’ SOCCER: Warriors 3, Colonels 2 (OT)
STEPHENS CITY — Freshman Lauren Reed punched in the game-winner off an assist from Mandy Fogarty in the first overtime for Sherando in a win over James Wood in both team’s…
Sherando Boys’ Soccer Tops Wood, 2-0
Posted: April 12, 2013From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — Tommy Buono and Tyler Morris each scored a goal to lift the Sherando boys’ soccer team to a 2-0 win over…
Baseball: Sherando 6, James Wood 0
Posted: April 12, 2013By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY — No doubt one of the biggest stories during the Sherando baseball team’s ride to perfection through nine…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Colonels 7, Warriors 2
STEPHENS CITY — James Wood notched five wins in singles to clinch a victory over Sherando in a Northwestern District girls’ tennis match on Wednesday. The Colonels’ Fae Schweitzer (No. 1,…
James Wood Track Sweeps 6-Team Meet
Posted: April 11, 2013From Star staff reports WOODSTOCK — The James Wood boys’ and girls’ track and field teams each won in a six-team meet Wednesday at Central High School.…
With Shoulder Pain Subsiding, Colonels’ Peacoe Dominating In The Circle, With The Bat
Posted: April 11, 2013By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — The pain in her pitching shoulder, she could take. The pain in her heart, she could not. To say the least, last…
Baseball: Handley 11, James Wood 0
Posted: April 10, 2013By KEVIN TRUDGEONThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Their record may not indicate it, but the Handley baseball team has played well this season. Four losses in the…
Softball: Colonels 4, Judges 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood junior Kierstyn Peacoe allowed just one hit and struck out 12 in a Northwestern District softball win over Handley Tuesday night. Peacoe (3-3) outdueled Handley starting pitcher…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood Track Athlete Owen Bales
Posted: April 9, 2013 James Wood track athlete Owen Bales James Wood High School 16-year-old junior Sport: Track and field Events: High jump, triple jump, long jump, 110 and 300…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood Tennis Player Fae Schweitzer
Posted: April 9, 2013 James High School 16-year-old junior Sport: Tennis Position: No. 1 singles and doubles Parents: Donna and Bob Schweitzer Hometown: Winchester Nicknames: A lot of people call…
GIRLS’ TENNIS: Colonels 7, Applemen 2
WINCHESTER — James Wood won five of six singles matches and cruised to a win over Musselman at home Monday. The Colonels got singles wins from No. 2 Kelsey Nicely…
SOFTBALL: Applemen 11, Colonels 3
INWOOD — James Wood saw its three-game winning streak snapped in a non-district loss to Musselman (W.Va.) on the road Monday. The Colonels (3-4) scored twice in the top half…
James Wood Baseball Rolls Over Pioneers 11-3
Posted: April 6, 2013By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — The James Wood baseball team doesn’t need senior pitcher Addison Barber to be perfect — they just need him around. In his…
Colonels Softball Continues Hot Streak In 16-0 Rout Of Millbrook
Posted: April 6, 2013By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Nothing beats being outside and facing “live” pitching. At least, that’s the way James Wood junior pitcher and…
Boy’s Soccer: Colonels 4, Knights 3
WINCHESTER — Jon Henriques had a hat trick to lead James Wood to a non-district win over John Champe Thursday. The Colonels (2-1-1) also got a goal and an assist from…
BASEBALL – Hawks 4, Colonels 2
FRONT ROYAL — Skyline defeated James Wood in Northwestern District action Thursday at Bing Crosby Stadium. The Colonels (2-5, 0-2 Northwestern) were led by Joey Eubank (2 for 3), Kacee Duggan…
Area Briefs: Wood Softball Routs Skyline, 14-3
Posted: April 5, 2013From Star staff reports FRONT ROYAL — The James Wood softball team had five different players tally three hits and scored in all seven innings in a…
GIRLS’ TENNIS – Hawks 8, Colonels 1
WINCHESTER — James Wood lost all three of its doubles matches and five of the six singles matches against Skyline in a Northwestern District match Wednesday. Junior Fae Schweitzer recorded…
Warriors Sweep Wood In Track
Posted: April 4, 2013From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — The Sherando boys’ and girls’ track and field teams each beat James Wood by identical 78-54 scores Wednesday at James Wood.…
No Excuses For Wood Baseball In 7-3 Loss To Raiders
Posted: April 4, 2013By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — They could blame it on rust. They could blame it on the ever-present cold weather. They could blame…
Colonels Softball Pulls Off Shocker Over Loudoun County For First Win
Posted: April 4, 2013By ROBERT STOCKS WINCHESTER — James Wood softball coach Ted McDaniel scouted Loudoun County’s game at Tuscarora Tuesday night and the Colonels coach came away thinking that…
Northwestern To End District Tournaments
Posted: March 30, 2013By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — The Northwestern District will no longer have district tournaments and meets next year but the Bull Run District will continue to have…
Denton Leads Wood Girls’ Soccer To 7-2 Win
Posted: March 29, 2013By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — Given that the James Wood girls’ soccer team — which lost its season opener 4-3 to Broadway after leading 3-1 with 20…
Wood’s Lewin commits to Alderson-Broaddus
WINCHESTER — James Wood senior Brett Lewin has committed to play at Division-2 Alderson-Broaddus College. The 5-foot-11, 220-pound Lewin was a captain for the Colonels this past season and played…
BOYS’ SOCCER – Colonels 2, Wildcats 2
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood got goals from senior Jon Henriques and junior Ryland Williams in a non-district tie on the road at Warren County Thursday. The Colonels (1-1-1) also…
Wrestling All-Area Team
James Wood Jimmy Woznak — James Wood — Sophomore — 106 pounds Woznak (41-9) placed sixth in Group AA, third in Region II, was Northwestern District champion. He had 19…
Girl’s Tennis – Pioneers 6, Colonels 3
WINCHESTER — Millbrook defeated James Wood in the Pioneers’ Northwestern District opener at Millbrook. The Pioneers (1-3, 1-0 Northwestern) received singles wins from Jenny Beasley at No. 1 (10-7), Saelyen…
Boy’s Tennis
WINCHESTER — Millbrook defeated James Wood in the Pioneers’ Northwestern District opener Wednesday at James Wood. The Pioneers (2-1, 1-0 Northwestern) got singles wins from Dillon Rice (10-7 at No.…
Boy’s Track Preview
Coach: Matt Stegmaier, 8th year Last year: 4th in Northwestern District meet. Key losses: Joey Bynog, Aaron Clark, Anthony Ingle, John Simms, Cody Wright, Joe Davet. Top returning athletes: Owen…
Hawkins win two events at I-95 invite
STAFFORD — James Wood senior Amber Hawkins won the 800 meters and 1,600 meters to highlight area performances Saturday at the Brian Watkins I-95 Invitational at Brooke Point High School.…
Clarke Softball Rallies To Beat Colonels
Posted: March 25, 2013By ROBERT STOCKSThe Winchester Star BERRYVILLE —The silver lining in Clarke County softball coach Susan Grubbs’ 25th season with the program might be that her veteran team…
Girl’s Track Preview
Coach: Matt Stegmaier, 8th year Last year: 4th in Northwestern District meet. Key loss: Taje Usher. Top returning athletes: Morgan Craig, Sr., hurdles; Amber Hawkins, Sr., distance; Katie Houser, Soph.,…
Softball vs. Sherando
Posted: March 23, 2013By MARK SAWYERSpecial to The Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY — Hoping to make a return trip and a deeper run in the Region II tournament, the Sherando…
Baseball vs. Sherando
Posted: March 23, 2013By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — Thirty-three runs in two games — not a bad way to start the season after spending “half a practice” outside for one…
GIRLS’ SOCCER – Patriots 3, Colonels 0
WINCHESTER — After a pair of postponements to start the week, Shenandoah Valley Christian Academy finally opened its season with a win over James Wood Thursday. SVCA (1-0) got a…
Wood baseball tops Clarke in eight innings
Posted: March 21, 2013 From Star staff reports BERRYVILLE — The James Wood baseball team defeated Clarke County 2-1 in eight innings Wednesday in non-district action. The Colonels (2-2) broke…
Preview: Girl’s Tennis
James Wood Coach: Sharon Sweet, 3rd year Last year: 6-8 (2-6 Northwestern District); lost to Handley in district semifinals. Key losses: Rachel Sours, Holly Landes. Top returning players: Fae Schweizer, Jr., Kelsey Nicely, Sr.,…
Preview: Girl’s Soccer
Coach: Jim Carden, 5th year Last year: 8-10-1, 3-4-1 Northwestern Key losses: Sarah Callaham (Co-Northwestern District Player of the Year, first team All-Region), graduated 10 seniors in all Top returning…
Preview: Boy’s Tennis
Coach: Mark Pennypacker, 1st year Last year: 3-14 (0-8 Northwestern District); lost to Handley in district tournament semifinals. Key losses: Devin Carter, Luke Davenport. Top returning players: Mason Beeler, Jr., Travis Beeler, Jr., Christian…
Colonels 6, Applemen 1
BUNKER HILL, W.VA. — James Wood swept all four singles matches en route to a non-district win over Musselman (W.Va.) on Friday. James Wood’s Fae Schweitzer (No. 1), Kelsey Nicely…
Kettle Run Blanks Colonels 5-0 In Girls’ Soccer
Posted: March 16, 2013By MARK SAWYERSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Coming off a hard-fought 4-3 loss to Broadway in the season opener, the James Wood High School girls’…
Wood Baseball Falls To Applemen 6-3
Posted: March 16, 2013By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Just in case his players had forgotten, Musselman (W.Va.) baseball coach Jeff Sibole had a refresher course ready…
Baseball Preview
Coach: Jared Mounts, 11th year Last year: 11-10, 6-6 Northwestern Key losses: Neal Cybulski, Jordan Iden, Kyle Hevner, Zach Webster, Scott Zerull and A.J. Eubank. Top returning players: Addison Barber,…
Season Preview: Boy’s Soccer
Coach: Matt Dunsmore, 1st year Last year: 9-9 (5-3 Northwestern District); lost to Millbrook in district final. Key losses: Spencer Marfing, Logan Yost, Chandler DeHaven, Joe Kysela, Alex Pate, Garrett Hodgson. Top returning…
Colonel Grad McHale Comes Back Home To Take Over Football Program
Posted: March 12, 2013By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKIWINCHESTER — Mark McHale could probably use the names of the different coaching stops he’s had in the last 40 years and write his own…
BOYS’ SOCCER: Colonels 2, Gobblers 0
BROADWAY — Jon Henriques scored both goals to lead James Wood to a season-opening victory over Broadway Monday. The Colonels (1-0) received assists from Matt Rader and Joe Balderas. Cameron Frye…
Softball: Huskies 12, Colonels 2
LEESBURG — Tuscarora broke open a 3-2 game with nine runs in the fourth inning to win a mercy-rule shortened game over James Wood in a non-district season opener. Kierstyn…
BASEBALL: Colonels 6, Huskies 0
LEESBURG — Addison Barber pitched five shutout innings and the Colonels had a six-run fourth inning in beating Tuscarora in Monday’s non-district season opener. Barber allowed one hit and two…
Season Preview: Softball
James Wood Coach: Ted McDaniel, 13th year Last year: 7-14, 6-6 Northwestern Key losses: Morgan Sykes, Megan Christian, Amanda Higgins, Anne Zerull. Top returning players: Kierstyn Peacoe, Jr. P; Haley…
State Indoor Track Meet
Posted: February 25, 2013 From Star staff reports LYNCHBURG — Sherando senior Chris Smith won the high jump with a leap of 6 feet, 6 inches at the Group AA…
Raiders 66, Colonels 59
LEESBURG — No. 5 James Wood mounted a rally in the fourth quarter but ended up falling short in a loss to No. 4 Loudoun County in the Region II,…
Girl’s Basketball
Posted: February 20, 2013 By Mark Sawyer STEPHENS CITY — Coaches are always talking about wanting their teams to play their best basketball towards the end of the season and…
Handley 86 James Wood 66
Posted: February 16, 2013By KEVIN TRUDGEON WINCHESTER — Sherando may have finished first in the regular season and Millbrook may have the reigning district player of the year, but on…
State Wrestling Tournament
James Wood senior Erik Bearer (36-9) place fifth and sophomore Jimmy Woznak (39-9) place sixth after Woznak lost his semifinal match 5-3 to Dominion’s Brandon Thien. “Jimmy wrestled well and…
State Swim Meet
Posted: February 18, 2013From Star staff reports CHRISTIANSBURG — Sherando junior Kelsey Dingman placed seventh in the 50-yard freestyle and Millbrook junior Mark Graham placed eighth in the 50 free…
Wood Boys Upset Top-Seeded Warriors 82-68
Posted: February 14, 2013By KEVIN TRUDGEON WINCHESTER — Let any half-decent team hang around long enough and you’re asking for trouble. Let a team that can score as fast as…
Area briefs: Wood’s Barber to be preferred walk-on at ODU
Posted: February 13, 2013 From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — James Wood senior Addison Barber wasn’t expecting to get an offer when he attended a baseball camp at Old Dominion…
Pioneer girls roll over Wood, 76-53
Posted: February 13, 2013 By GREG BRILL Special to The Winchester StarMillbrook’s Robyn Reed (left) fights for a rebound with James Wood’s Brooke Nesselrodt during the Pioneers’ 76-53 win over…
James Wood Boys Turn To D To Beat Hawks 63-44
Posted: February 12, 2013By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The play-in game for the Northwestern District Boys Basketball Tournament was anything but a showcase of the district’s…
Region II – Wrestling
Posted: February 11, 2013 By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI ALDIE — A few hours before they were scheduled to meet in the 285-pound Region II wrestling final, Handley junior Jordan Dowrey and…
Swimming: Pioneer boys, Warrior girls lead way in R-II
FORK UNION — The Millbrook boys took eighth and the Sherando girls took ninth to lead the way among local teams at the Region II Swim and Dive Championship Saturday…
Fully Motivated, James Wood Swimmer Babington Now One Of Area’s Best
Posted: February 9, 2013By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — Conor Babington only started swimming competitively three years ago, and at first, he was admittedly “really bad.” But particularly in the last…
James Wood Girls Hold Off Judges, 48-47
Posted: February 9, 2013By KEVIN TRUDGEON WINCHESTER — For as bad as they looked during stretches of the first half, it was easy to wonder whether or not the James…
Seniors Come Up Big As Handley Boys Top Wood, 90-78
Posted: February 9, 2013By ROBERT STOCKS WINCHESTER — The 3-point shot that helped James Wood battle back into Friday night’s Northwestern District game against Handley proved to be exactly what…
Wood’s Alaniz signs with Norfolk State, Hawkins gets scholarship from Houston
Posted: February 7, 2013 By Kevin Trudgeon (Photo by Jeff Taylor/The Winchester Star) WINCHESTER — They may not have a lot in common when it comes to size and stature,…
Colonels 59, Huskies 57
LEESBURG — James Wood took the lead with 1:30 left in regulation and held on for a non-district win over Tuscarora Wednesday. The Colonels (9-12) got 21 points from Ryland…
Huskies Defeat Colonels Girls 71-57
Posted: February 7, 2013By MARK SAWYERSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Coming off an important Northwestern District road win over Skyline Tuesday night, the James Wood girls’ basketball team…
Colonels 58, Hawks 32
FRONT ROYAL — Brooke Nesselrodt scored 16 points, helping James Wood rout Skyline in Thursday night’s Northwestern District game. Kaitlyn Crane added 14 points, and Whitney Dick chipped in nine…
Wood boys beat Hawks for 1st district win
Posted: February 6, 2013 By Greg Brill Special to The Winchester Star FRONT ROYAL — Even when the other team is holding a double-digit lead, the James Wood boys’ basketball…
Strong Second Half Keys 80-70 Win Over Wood For Millbrook Boys
Posted: February 2, 2013By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Before James Woods’ boys’ basketball game with Millbrook, Colonels coach Al Smith teased Pioneers coach Scott Mankins about…
Girl’s Basketball vs. Millbrook
Posted: February 2, 2013By ROBERT STOCKS WINCHESTER — Even when the Millbrook’s girls’ basketball team couldn’t get the shots to fall, the Pioneer girls proved they’re still pretty formidable against…
Handley Boys, Sherando Girls Win NWD Meet
Posted: February 2, 2013By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — A little more participation — and a little more lifting — finally helped the Handley boys’ swimming team lift the championship trophy…
Sherando Girls Rally To Defeat Wood, 64-56
Posted: January 28, 2013By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY — Having a poor percentage shooting from behind the 3-point arc in the first half against James Wood…
Warrior Boys Blitz Colonels, 94-74
Posted: January 28, 2013By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY — Give Sherando’s boys’ basketball players credit for not being satisfied with a double-digit halftime lead. Against James…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood Swimmer Erin Jackson
Posted: January 29, 2013 James Wood High School 14-year-old freshman Sport: Swimming Events: 100 backstroke and 50 freestyle Parents: Bill and Linda Jackson Hometown: Winchester Nicknames: Not really. My old…
Clutch Eagles Girls Down Colonels 57-49
Posted: January 29, 2013By MARK SAWYERSpecial to The Winchester Star BERRYVILLE — More often than not close basketball games are decided from the free-throw line, and by the team that…
NWD Wrestling Tournament
Posted: January 31, 2013By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI STEPHENS CITY — The competition for the best wrestling team in the Northwestern District might have been wide open at the beginning of the…
Barber to be a preferred walk-on at ODU
WINCHESTER — James Wood senior pitcher Addison Barber will play baseball next year at Old Dominion University as a preferred walk-on, according to his father David Barber. Barber went 5-2…
Friends, Family Remember Teen’s Infectious Smile
Posted: January 22, 2013By MELISSA BOUGHTONThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Derek Crane is not a man of many words, but he wrote a few for Monday as he faced his…
Wood’s Alaniz To Play Football At Norfolk State
Posted: January 22, 2013From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — James Wood senior offensive lineman Chris Alaniz will play football on a full scholarship next year at Norfolk State University, according…
Athlete Spotlight: Wood Wrestler Erik Bearer
Posted: January 22, 2013 James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Wrestling Position: 285 pounds Parents: Robert and Diane Bearer Hometown: Winchester Nickname: “Baby Bear.” Ever since I was a…
Patriots 55, Colonels 51, OT
WINCHESTER — Washington outscored James Wood 6-2 in overtime to edge the Colonels in a non-district game Saturday night. Brooke Nesselrodt scored 14 points and had nine rebounds, and Morgan…
Colonels Host Cancer Benefit Game Tonight
Posted: January 19, 2013From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — The James Wood High School girls’ basketball team, in cooperation with the Athletic Department, Varsity Club, and JWAA, will hold the…
Crane Honors Her Brother In 53-45 James Wood Victory
Posted: January 19, 2013By MARK SAWYERSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Looking at the Northwestern District standings it was easy to see how important the girls’ basketball game between…
Boy’s Basketball: Handley 88 Wood 81
Posted: January 19, 2013By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — Without his clear plastic face shield, Handley senior guard Jake Rudolph might not look nearly as intimidating as he used to. That’s…
SWIMMING – Warriors sweep Colonels
WINCHESTER — The Sherando girls’ swimming team defeated James Wood 115-55 while the Warrior boys beat the Colonels 102-67 in a Northwestern District dual meet Friday at the War Memorial…
Wood Girls Down Skyline, 46-29
Posted: January 16, 2013By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Despite having to deal with the news of an almost unbearable tragedy prior to the beginning of the…
Eagles boys hold off Colonels 85-80
Posted: January 15, 2013 By MARK SAWYER BERRYVILLE — It was career night at Clarke County High School Monday night. No there wasn’t a building full of business representatives looking…
Sherando Sweeps Black And Blue Swim Meet
Posted: January 14, 2013By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Sherando dominated Saturday’s Third annual Black and Blue Invitational swim meet at James Barnett Park. The Warriors swept…
Millbrook Boys Snap Skid, Beat Colonels 66-52
Posted: January 12, 2013By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — Following Friday’s Northwestern District boys’ basketball game with James Wood, Millbrook coach Scott Mankins said he didn’t want to reveal exactly what…
Pioneer Girls Find Stride In Second Half, Beat Wood 59-46
Posted: January 12, 2013By ROBERT STOCKS WINCHESTER — A two-point advantage over James Wood at the half probably wasn’t how Millbrook girls’ basketball coach Debby Sanders envisioned her team would…
Wood Boys Defeat Fauquier
Posted: January 9, 2013From Star staff reports WARRENTON — Nick Foura and Michael Carter scored 18 points apiece to lead James Wood to a 71-60 non-district boys’ basketball win over…
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
Colonels 57, Falcons 41 WINCHESTER — Whitney Dick had 15 points and seven assists to lead James Wood to a non-district victory over Fauquier Tuesday. The Colonels (7-4) were also…
James Wood Swimming Sweeps Clarke County
Posted: January 8, 2013From Star staff reports STRASBURG — The James Wood boys’ and girls’ swimming teams swept Clarke County in a non-district dual meet Monday at Signal Knob Recreation…
Applemen 97, Colonels 90
WINCHESTER — James Wood was unable to hold a 13-point halftime lead and lost in non-district action to Musselman (W.Va.) Monday night. The Colonels (6-6) led 53-40 at the half,…
Boy’s Basketball vs. Sherando
Posted: January 5, 2013By MARK SAWYERSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Opening up district play is tough enough but doing it shorthanded is never ideal. Especially if that first…
Warrior Girls Beat Colonels
Posted: January 5, 2013From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — Sherando pulled away in the second half to rally for a 54-48 Northwestern District girls’ basketball victory over James Wood Friday…
Wood Wrestlers Rally To Beat Sherando
Posted: January 4, 2013By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — A couple of unexpected losses in early bouts against Sherando Thursday night raised some concerns for James Wood…
Colonel Boys Edge Liberty
Posted: January 3, 2013From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — Nick Foura scored a team-high 21 points, leading four James Wood players in double figures in the Colonels’ 82-79 non-district boys’…
Colonels 70, Bulldogs 51
STRASBURG — Ryland Williams scored 19 points and had six steals to lead James Wood to a victory over Luray in the Strasburg Tournament Friday night. Michael Carter added 17…
Walters/Copp Invitational
Posted: December 29, 2012By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — Just like at last year’s Willie Walters/Jaye Copp Holiday Invitational, Handley’s Jordan Dowrey ended the tournament with an impressive victory from his…
Local Wrestling Teams Compete At WRAL Invite
Posted: December 24, 2012From Star staff reports RALEIGH, N.C. — The Sherando and James Wood wrestling teams competed in the WRAL Invitational Tournament in Raleigh, N.C., over the weekend. The…
Colonel Girls Hold Off Patriots 46-39
Posted: December 22, 2012By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY — After a close first half the James Wood girls’ basketball team erupted for 17 points in the…
Girl’s Basketball
Colonels 70, Applemen 46 WINCHESTER — Morgan Duncan had 13 points and 14 rebounds to lead James Wood to a non-district win over Musselman Wednesday at Shirley Gymnasium. The Colonels…
Boys Basketball: Applemen 90, Colonels 7
INWOOD, W.Va. — James Wood trailed by 13 after the first quarter and could never recover in a non-district loss to Musselman (W.Va.) on the road Wednesday. The Colonels (4-3) hit…
Colonel Boys Catch Fire In 96-70 Rout Of Woodgrove
Posted: December 18, 2012By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — If Nick Foura and the rest of the James Wood boys’ basketball team can get into another groove like they did Monday…
Swimming Preview: James Wood
Coach: Kristy Hartbauer, 3rd year. Last year: Boys: 4th in Northwestern District meet; Girls: 2nd in district meet, 7th in Region II. Key losses: Boys: Chad Schott, Derek Hill, Justin…
Patriots Rout Colonels 102-71
Posted: December 13, 2012By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — One night after reaching the century mark, the James Wood boys’ basketball game was involved in another game…
Wood Boys Hit Century Mark In Victory
Posted: December 12, 2012By KEVIN TRUDGEON WINCHESTER — Before the season started, the James Wood boys’ basketball team sat down and made a list of goals. Some were game-by-game focused,…
Wood Girls Beat Falcons, 62-48
Posted: December 12, 2012From Star staff reports WARRENTON — The James Wood girls’ basketball team improved to 4-2 with a 62-48 non-district win over Fauquier Tuesday night. The Colonels were…
James Wood 4th at Max Horz Tourney
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.VA. — Handley High School’s wrestling team finished as the runner-up at the 14-team Max Horz Tournament at Berkeley Springs High School on Saturday. Handley’s Jordan Dowrey (285…
Colonel Girls Edge Clarke
Posted: December 10, 2012By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — James Wood girls’ basketball coach Rhonda Slider doesn’t want to hear about how young her team is. She…
Wood Boys Rally To Beat Clarke
Posted: December 10, 2012By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — “The System” is always going to be to the liking of the James Wood boys’ basketball team. The…
Colonels 3rd after opening day at Horz
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.VA. — James Wood finished the opening day of the 14-team Max Horz Tournament in third place Friday night. The Colonels advanced six wrestlers into the championship semifinals,…
Handley Swim Team Sweeps Wood In Dual
Posted: December 8, 2012By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — In winning 14 of 22 events and sweeping the boys’ and girls’ competitions with James Wood, it’s fair to say that Handley…
Wrestling Overview
James Wood Coach: Greg Walker, 9th season. Last year: Placed 13th in Group AA; 9th in Region II; 4th in the Northwestern District tournament. Key losses: Mark Bean, Jaime Walton,…
Wood’s Jackson To Play D-I Volleyball At Radford
Posted: December 7, 2012By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — If you want to play volleyball at the NCAA Division I level, James Wood coach Jill Couturiaux said you essentially need to…
Tierney earns PBC All-Academic honors
AUGUSTA, GA. — South Carolina-Aiken sophomore Hannah Tierney was one of three USC-A players named to the 2012 Peach Belt Conference Volleyball All-Academic Team on Thursday. Tierney, a former standout…
Eagles 87, Colonels 83
BEALETON — James Wood dropped its first game of the season with a non-district loss to Liberty Thursday night. The Colonels (1-1) were led by Nick Foura (27 points), Ryland…
Applemen 63, Colonels 43
INWOOD, W.VA. — James Wood dropped to 2-2 with a non-district loss to Musselman (W.Va.) Thursday. The Colonels were led by Brooke Nesselrodt (20 points), Keiana Brooks (10 points) and…
Boy’s Basketball: Outlook
James Wood Coach: Al Smith, fifth year Last year: 9-14 (1-7 Northwestern) Key losses: Chad Potter; Jake Lewin; Mel Savarese. Key returnees: Michael Carter, Sr. G; Ryland Williams Jr. G;…
City-County Swim Relays
Posted: December 3, 2012From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — The Millbrook and Sherando swim teams tied for first Saturday at the City-County Relays held at the War Memorial Building pool…
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
Colonels 48, Rams 25 STRASBURG — James Wood took third in the Strasburg Tip-Off Tournament with a victory over host Strasburg Saturday. The Colonels (2-1) were led by Brooke Nesselrodt,…
Football – All Area (James Wood)
Erik Bearer — Wood — Senior — C Bearer was a first team All-Northwestern District selection. Bearer helped James Wood’s offense average 13 points and 241.1 yards per game. Mason…
2012 All-Area Volleyball Teams (James Wood)
Posted: November 30, 2012 All-Area First Team Katie Houser — James Wood — Sophomore — Outside Hitter Building off her stellar freshman campaign, Houser led the Colonels with an area-best…
Volleyball Coach Of The Year: James Wood’s Jill Couturiaux
Posted: November 30, 2012 After being stuck in second place for several years, James Wood volleyball coach Jill Couturiaux — The Winchester Star Volleyball Coach of the Year — guided…
Volleyball Player Of The Year: James Wood’s Katie Houser
Posted: November 30, 2012By KEVIN TRUDGEON WINCHESTER — To say that Katie Houser had a pretty good freshman season last year would be like saying Robert Griffin III’s rookie campaign…
Girls’ Cross Country Runner Of The Year: James Wood’s Amber Hawkins
Posted: November 29, 2012By ROBERT STOCKS WINCHESTER — It’s safe to say James Wood senior Amber Hawkins’ final cross country season erased a disappointing end to her junior year with…
All-Area Cross Country (James Wood)
Amber Hawkins— James Wood — Senior Finishing fourth overall with a time of 19 minutes, one second at the Group AA state meet, Hawkins is the only area runner (girls…
Colonels 80, Wolverines 65
PURCELLVILLE — Michael Carter scored 15 points to lead four James Wood players in double figures as the Colonels opened the season with a victory over Woodgrove Tuesday night. Ryland…
Smith Leads Colonels To First-Place Finishes
Posted: November 28, 2012 James Wood’s Al Smith — The Winchester Star Golf Coach of the Year for the first time — led the Colonels to their first Northwestern District…
2012 All-Area Golf Team (James Wood)
Posted: November 28, 2012 Will Holmes — James Wood — Junior Holmes posted a stroke average of *78.5 (first in the Northwestern District). Named Northwestern District Golfer of the Year.…
Golfer Of The Year: Wood’s Will Holmes
Posted: November 28, 2012By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — James Wood junior Will Holmes’ sub-82 stroke average last year showed he had ability, and Colonels coach Al Smith’s comment earlier this…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood’s Michael Carter
Posted: November 27, 2012 James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Basketball Position: Guard Parents: Ladonna and Lowell Taylor Hometown: Winchester When did you start playing basketball: When I was…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood’s Michael Carter
Posted: November 27, 2012 Michael Carter James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Basketball Position: Guard Parents: Ladonna and Lowell Taylor Hometown: Winchester When did you start playing basketball: When…
Stonewall Jackson falls to James Wood in season opener
QUICKSBURG — Jeff Burner’s concerns were realized on Monday night when Stonewall Jackson opened its girls basketball season against James Wood. The Generals’ head coach wasn’t sure who would step…
Hawkins 4th at Battle of Potomac
GAITHERSBURG, MD. — James Wood senior Amber Hawkins placed fourth overall at the Battle of Potomac Cross Country Championship at Smokey Glen Farm on Saturday. Hawkins finished with a time…
Colonels Fall In Three In Group AA Quarters
Posted: November 14, 2012By SARA BONOVITCHSpecial to The Winchester Star WILLIAMSBURG — James Wood volleyball’s run at the Group AA state title fell short Tuesday night as the Colonels (22-5)…
Key Components: Libero, Setters Help Make James Wood Volleyball Go
Posted: November 13, 2012By KEVIN TRUDGEON WINCHESTER — The thunderous kills and momentum-turning blocks may receive the biggest roars, but fans of the James Wood volleyball team have learned to…
Wood’s Hawkins Takes 4th At State Meet
Posted: November 12, 2012By ROBERT STOCKS THE PLAINS — James Wood senior Amber Hawkins ran stride-for-stride with Hidden Valley defending state champion Carolyn Bethel through the first mile of Saturday’s…
Colonels Volleyball Falls To Raiders In Final
Posted: November 12, 2012By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star LEESBURG — Many teams have come to state Group AA powerhouse Loudoun County and got dispatched quickly in three sets.…
Deaf Student Is A Hit On James Wood Team
Posted: November 10, 2012By KEVIN TRUDGEON WINCHESTER — Like most moms, Sonya DeHaven was a little hesitant when her son told her he wanted to try out for the high…
James Wood volleyball clinches state berth
Posted: November 9, 2012 By Robert Stocks WINCHESTER — It was only fitting that the final point that sent James Wood’s volleyball team back to the Group AA state tournament…
Wood Volleyball Advances, Will Host Semifinal
Posted: November 7, 2012By KEVIN TRUDGEON WINCHESTER — While Jill Couturiuax would be the first to admit it is one of the oldest clichés in the book, there was only…
Volleyball NWD Tournament
Top-seeded James Wood beat No. 4 Skyline 3-0 (25-14, 25-8, 25-15) to advance to the finals. Katara Edwards led Skyline with six kills. Handley and James Wood will play at…
Wood’s Hawkins Wins R-II Cross Country Title
Posted: November 2, 2012By ROBERT STOCKS LEESBURG — James Wood senior Amber Hawkins took a humble approach by saying she hoped to be in the top three at Thursday’s Region…
Handley at James Wood
When: Tonight, 7 Where: James Wood’s Jerry L. Kelican Stadium, Winchester Records: Handley (2-7, 0-3 Northwestern District); James Wood (1-8, 0-3) Last week: Handley lost to Millbrook 27-24; James Wood…
Local Runners Ready For Region II
Posted: November 1, 2012By ROBERT STOCKS WINCHESTER — Handley High School’s boys’ cross country team hopes to qualify for the Group AA state cross country meet at Great Meadow next…
Wood Beats Handley 3-1 For Northwestern District Title And Region II Berth
Posted: November 1, 2012By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — It was pretty evident from the start which team was going to bring the energy. Forced into a…
Handley Volleyball Evens Score With Wood
Posted: October 26, 2012By ROBERT STOCKS WINCHESTER — With Handley senior leading hitter Dierdre Carter watching from the sideline in Thursday night’s Northwestern District volleyball showdown with James Wood, the…
Fauquier at James Wood
When: Tonight, 7 Where: James Wood’s Jerry L. Kelican Stadium, Winchester Records: Fauquier (6-2); James Wood (1-7) Last week: Fauquier beat Kettle Run 17-10; James Wood lost to Millbrook 42-7…
NWD Cross Country Championships
By Brad Fauber WINCHESTER — Thomas Madden already has his sights set on defending his Group AA cross country title, and Wednesday’s Northwestern District championship proved just another stepping stone…
Sherando wins cheerleading tournament, Wood advances to Regionals
By Brad Fauber WINCHESTER — Sherando’s cheerleading squad entered Tuesday’s Northwestern District tournament at James Wood High School having already locked up a regional berth. The Warriors were crowned the…
Teams Race For Regional Cross Country Berths
Posted: October 24, 2012By ROBERT STOCKS WINCHESTER — When the Northwestern District boys’ cross country teams step to the starting line at today’s district championship meet, only Handley can take…
Colonels Roll Over Millbrook On “Dig Pink Night”
Posted: October 19, 2012By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — It’s a tradition for the James Wood volleyball team to play one of its last home matches to…
Game Of The Week: Pioneers Hope To Snap Skid Against Wood
Posted: October 19, 2012By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — Given that Millbrook senior T.J. Bruce played football for three years at James Wood, he’s understandably excited about tonight’s Homecoming contest at…
Handley Boys Edge Wood For District XC Title
Posted: October 18, 2012From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — Handley High School’s boys’ cross country team claimed its second straight Northwestern District regular season title with a 27-30 win over…
Handley Boys Edge Wood For District XC Title
Posted: October 18, 2012 From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — Handley High School’s boys’ cross country team claimed its second straight Northwestern District regular season title with a 27-30 win…
Volleyball: Colonels 3, Falcons 2
WARRENTON — James Wood managed to win a non-district game against Fauquier Tuesday despite facing a 2-1 deficit after three sets, trailing by five points in the fifth set, and…
Everyone Contributes In James Wood’s 3-0 Sweep Of Patriots
Posted: October 16, 2012By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — In a non-district match with Washington (W.Va.) Monday, James Wood got to show off its amazing depth in…
Wood’s Hawkins wins Third Battle Invitational
Posted: October 15, 2012 By Robert Stocks WINCHESTER — It didn’t take long for the sound of footsteps to fade behind James Wood senior Amber Hawkins at the Third Battle…
Colonels hold off feisty Warriors in sweep
Posted: October 13, 2012 By Robert Stocks WINCHESTER — After needing to battle through a gutsy five-set thriller against Handley Tuesday night, James Wood wrapped up its rivalry week with…
Wood volleyball edges Judges in 5 sets
Posted: October 10, 2012 By Robert Stocks WINCHESTER — Big hits in front of a spirited crowd aren’t just for Friday night football anymore after James Wood and Handley met…
Colonels sweep Skyline
WINCHESTER — James Wood senior Danny Aldstadt took first place overall in 17:50, helping the Colonels roll to a 16-40 win over Skyline in a Northwestern District dual cross country…
Repasky Enjoys Experience At State Golf Tourney
Posted: October 10, 2012By MELISSA BOUGHTONStar staff report HARRISONBURG — His first trip to the Group AA state golf tournament may not have played exactly how he would have liked…
Repasky shoots a 93 on first day of Group AA Tournament
Posted: October 9, 2012 From Star staff reports PENN LAIRD — Cold and rainy weather made conditions difficult at Lake View Golf Course on the first day of the two-day…
Hawkins 10th at Octoberfest
Posted: October 8, 2012 From Star staff reports THE PLAINS — James Wood senior Amber Hawkins finished 10th overall at the Octoberfest Invitational at Great Meadow Saturday. Hawkins finished with…
Football: JW vs. SHS
Posted: October 6, 2012By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI STEPHENS CITY — The Sherando football team left no room for dramatics this year. The Warriors scored 20 points before the game was even…
Game Of The Week: Sherando Hosts Rival James Wood
Posted: October 5, 2012By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI STEPHENS CITY — As the James Wood football team made its way down the field in the final minute last year, the Sherando officials…
Colonels, Pioneers split dual meet
WINCHESTER — James Wood’s Danny Aldstadt took first place with a time of 17 minutes, five seconds, leading the Colonels to a 23-32 Northwestern District win over Millbrook in Wednesday’s…
Wood’s Repasky’s improved play has him headed to state tourney
Posted: October 4, 2012By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — James Wood sophomore Roger Repasky took a glance at the scoreboard underneath the pavilion at Rock Harbor Golf Course at the Northwestern…
Wood volleyball sweeps Pioneers
WINCHESTER — It took Millbrook the better part of three sets to test James Wood in Tuesday night’s Northwestern District volleyball match, but Colonels sophomore outside hitter Katie Houser made…
Athlete of the Week
Kelby Jackson – Senior (Volleyball) Kelby leads the team in digs with 101. She also has the highest passing average on the team with 2.1. Kelby is a captain of…
WARREN COUNTY 32, WOOD 7
September 29, 2012By ROBERT STOCKS WINCHESTER — When Warren County broke from its postgame huddle following a resounding 32-7 non-district football victory over James Wood, the Wildcats summed up their…
Wood’s Repasky qualifies for state golf
September 28, 2012By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star FRONT ROYAL — Roger Repasky knew what was good enough to tie for medalist in the Northwestern District was not going…
Game of the Week: Wood hopes to snap skid against ’Cats
September 28, 2012By Robert Stocks WINCHESTER — With the heart of the Northwestern District schedule on the horizon, there’s still a lot of football left to be played for James…
Colonels sweep Sherando in dual
WINCHESTER — The James Wood boys’ and girls’ cross country teams swept Sherando in Northwestern District dual meet action Wednesday. The Colonels boys won 25-30 and the girls won 25-32.…
JAMES WOOD’S CHRIS ALANIZ SELECTED TO PLAY IN ALL-STAR GAME
September 27, 2012From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — James Wood senior Chris Alaniz has been selected to represent the state of Virginia in the 3rd annual 2012 Chesapeake Bowl All-Star…
Houser leads Colonels to sweep Warriors 3-0
By Tommy Keeler Jr. – tkeeler@nvdaily.com WINCHESTER — The final score did not look pretty for Sherando. However, Warriors coach Chuck Ashby and his squad walked away from their 3-0…
PAPASTAVROU LEADS A 1-2-3 FINISH FOR COLONELS AT DISTRICT GOLF TOURNEY
September 25, 2012By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — His two teammates had already missed their par putts on the first hole of Monday’s playoff, and James Wood junior Thomas Papastavrou had…
WOOD’S HAWKINS TAKES 8TH AT OATLANDS
September 24, 2012From Star staff reports LEESBURG — James Wood senior Amber Hawkins led area runners by placing eighth in the A race at the Oatlands Invitational on Saturday. Hawkins…
HAWKS PULL AWAY FROM WOOD 39-19
September 22, 2012By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester WINCHESTER — James Wood did all it could to compete with unbeaten Skyline for a half on Friday night. The Colonels were…
Preview: James Wood vs. Skyline
When: Tonight, 7 Where: James Wood’s Jerry L. Kelican Stadium, Winchester Records: Skyline (3-0, 0-0 Northwestern District); James Wood (1-3, 0-0) Last week: Skyline beat Brentsville 39-0; James Wood lost…
COLONEL VOLLEYBALL GOES FOR THE SWEEP AGAINST COUGARS
September 21, 2012By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star (Photo by Ginger Perry/The Winchester Star)WINCHESTER — After defeating Kettle Run in four sets in their earlier meeting, James Wood’s volleyball…
James Wood to induct six into Hall of Fame
September 20, 2012From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — Five athletes and a former coach will be inducted into the 13th annual James Wood High School Athletic Hall of Fame on…
Wood golf wins Skyline Invitational
September 20, 2012From Star staff reports FRONT ROYAL — The James Wood golf team shot a four-player score of 321 Wednesday to win by 19 strokes at the Skyline Hawks…
Colonel volleyball team beats Blazers 3-1
September 18, 2012By Greg BrillSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The James Wood volleyball team might not have had its most fluid match of the season on Monday night,…
Wood golfers win regular season district title
September 18, 2012By Jerry HolsworthSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — James Wood and Sherando squared off for the regular season Northwestern District crown in golf Monday at Rock Harbor…
Turnovers cost James Wood in 27-19 loss to Eagles
September 15, 2012By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star HEDGESVILLE, W.Va. — Despite a brilliant performance by their defense James Wood literally turned over the victory to Hedgesville (W.Va.), committing…
Colonels 5th at Glenn Invite
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — James Wood took fifth and Sherando took sixth in the Dr. Marshall Glenn Invitational Thursday at the Sleepy Hollow Golf & Country Club. Washington (W.Va.) won…
Preview: James Wood at Hedgesville (W.Va.)
September 14, 2012 James Wood at Hedgesville (W.Va.) When: Tonight, 7 Where: Hedgesville’s Mumaw Stadium Records: James Wood (1-2); Hedgesville (1-2) Last week: James Wood lost to Musselman (W.Va.) 41-0;…
COLONELS TUNE UP SKYLINE IN 3-0 SWEEP
September 12, 2012By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Never doubt the magic of a good tune. Before the start of each set, James Wood’s volleyball team gets…
Wood’s Hawkins takes 1st; Handley boys, girls finish 2nd overall at Judges Classic
September 10, 2012By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — If anyone is looking to have a comeback season, it is James Wood senior Amber Hawkins. Unable to finish…
Football vs. Musselman
September 8, 2012By ROBERT STOCKS WINCHESTER — With the James Wood football team teetering on the edge of letting the game slip away, Musselman came out of a 30-minute lightening…
Wood golfers win tri-match
September 7, 2012From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — The James Wood golf team remained undefeated in Northwestern District dual matches with a victory over Skyline in a tri match that…
Wood volleyball routs Jefferson
September 7, 2012By Kevin Trudgeon WINCHESTER — With the bitter taste of a home-opening loss to Musselman (W.Va.) a week earlier still lingering, the James Wood volleyball team got back…
Colonels face tough task against Applemen
September 7, 2012By Robert Stocks WINCHESTER — Following Tuesday night’s practice, James Wood head football coach Mike Bolin said one of the great things about football is that it’s easy…
Football vs. Loudoun Valley
September 1, 2012By KEVIN TRUDGEON PURCELLVILLE — The image of the James Wood football team trudging off the field following their postgame talk told the story Friday night. Some limped,…
Cheerleaders Ready for Season Ahead
“This ain’t nothin’ but a Colonel party! That’s all, that’s all, what?! This ain’t nothin’ but a Colonel party! That’s all, that’s all, what?! It’s how these ladies get pumped…
WOOD VOLLEYBALL DROPS HOME OPENER
August 31, 2012By ROBERT STOCKS WINCHESTER — James Wood senior libero Kelby Jackson said it was pretty difficult to find a weakness when it comes to the Musselman (W.Va.) High…
Football: James Wood at Loudoun Valley
When: Tonight, 7 Where: Loudoun Valley High School, Purcellville Records: James Wood (1-0); Loudoun Valley (0-1) Last week: James Wood beat Heritage 30-27; Loudoun Valley lost to Fauquier 16-13 in…
WOOD GOLFERS DEFEAT JUDGES
WINCHESTER — Will Holmes fired a 1-under 35 to pace James Wood to a 170-196 Northwestern District victory over Handley at Winchester Country Club Wednesday afternoon. Russell Repasky and Thomas Papastavrou…
WOOD VOLLEY STAYS PERFECT
August 29, 2012From Star staff reports PENN LAIRD — James Wood stayed perfect on the season with a 3-1 (25-13, 25-16, 24-26, 25-15) win over Spotswood in a non-district match…
DISTRICT BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY TITLE UP FOR GRABS
August 29, 2012By ROBERT STOCKS WINCHESTER — James Wood boys’ cross country coach Mike Onda expects another tightly contested race in the Northwestern District. Onda’s not ready to say his…
Athlete of the Week
Gabby PenaGabby is a true example of the term student-athlete. She has demonstrated outstanding scholastic skills while exhibiting sportsmanlike conduct and spirit on Friday nights. Gabby participates on the varsity…
GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL
Colonels 3, Rams 0 STRASBURG — The Colonels cruised on the road, sweeping host Strasburg 25-14, 25-19, 25-18 in a non-district match Monday. James Wood (2-0) was led by sophomore…
JAMES WOOD HOLDS OFF HERITAGE 30-27
August 25, 2012By MARK SAWYERSpecial to the Winchester Star LEESBURG — Like every other high school football team, James Wood had numerous questions heading into the new season, and though…
WOOD VOLLEYBALL OPENS WITH WIN
August 24, 2012From Star staff reports NOKESVILLE — The James Wood volleyball team opened up its 2012 season with a five-set (25-22, 23-25, 19-25, 25-16, 15-11) win over Kettle Run…
WEEK 1 FOOTBALL PREVIEW
August 24, 2012 James Wood at Heritage When: Tonight, 7 Where: Heritage High School, Leesburg 2011 Records: James Wood (4-7); Heritage (7-4) Last year: James Wood won 24-21. Preview: A…
Athlete Spotlight: Joey Eubank
August 21, 2012 James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Football Position: Linebacker/Running Back Parents: Andy and Kathy Eubank Hometown: Winchester Nickname: A lot of my family and some of…
Golf Mini Meet
August 21, 2012By Greg BrillSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Sherando got the consistent scores it had hoped for during Monday’s third Northwestern District mini golf meet at Winchester…
Golf Mini Meet
August 21, 2012 By Greg Brill Special to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Sherando got the consistent scores it had hoped for during Monday’s third Northwestern District mini golf meet…
Athlete of the Week Nomination
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COLONELS’ BEARER BRINGS ENERGY, LEADERSHIP
August 20, 2012By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — On the first Saturday of practice this August, James Wood coach Mike Bolin could feel his body dragging, and the hope was that…
Football Preview
WOOD FOCUSES ON FINISHING GAMESAugust 20, 2012By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — Before the question about what lessons the James Wood football team learned from the 2011 season was even done…
HOLMES, COLONELS BRING IT HOME AT DISTRICT MINI
August 8, 2012By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — As Will Holmes described his round Tuesday at Rock Harbor Golf Course, he casually said that on the front nine, “the only thing…
BASEBALL ALL-AREA FIRST TEAM
June 28, 2012 Darrell Thompson — Sherando — Senior — Pitcher Earning Northwestern District Pitcher of the Year honors, Thompson led the area with a 9-1 record. He posted a…
SOFTBALL ALL-AREA FIRST TEAM
June 27, 2012 Sarah Herndon — Clarke — Junior — Pitcher A first team All-Region B selection and the Bull Run District Pitcher of the Year, Herndon led the area…
ALL-AREA BOYS’ SOCCER FIRST TEAM
June 25, 2012 Davey Hardesty — Clarke — Junior — Forward Hardesty was selected to the Region B first team, and was the Bull Run District Player of the Year…
ALL-AREA GIRLS’ TRACK AND FIELD FIRST TEAM
June 23, 2012 Britani Myers — Handley — Senior — Middle Distance The area’s best in the 400 and 800. Myers, who will run for Virginia Tech next year, placed…
ALL-AREA BOYS’ TRACK AND FIELD FIRST TEAM
June 23, 2012 Chris Smith — Sherando — Junior — Jumps, Mid. Dist. The area’s best in the high jump. Smith placed first in the high jump in Group AA…
ALL-AREA BOYS’ TENNIS TEAM
June 22, 2012 Trey Scott — Sherando — Senior Scott went 20-1 at No. 1 singles to tie a single-season school record for wins. He won the Northwestern District singles…
ALL-AREA GIRLS’ TENNIS TEAM
June 21, 2012 Jessie Nolan — Handley — Junior Nolan went 21-2 at No. 1 singles. Nolan won the Northwestern District singles title and advanced to the Region II singles…
ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT: JAMES WOOD TENNIS PLAYER DEVIN CARTER
June 12, 2012 James Wood High School 18-year-old senior Sport: Tennis Position: No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles Parents: Randy and Darleen Carter Hometown: Winchester Nickname: Some of my…
Colonel football players to go from teammates to rivals
June 2, 2012From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — James Wood High School seniors Mel Savarese and A.J. Eubank are getting ready to go from teammates to enemies on the gridiron.…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood girls’ soccer Sarah Callaham
June 1, 2012 Sarah Callaham James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Soccer Position: Midfielder Parents: Monica and Bill Callaham Hometown: Winchester Nickname: My dad calls me “Sarie” and a…
Girl’s Soccer vs. Briar Woods
May 29, 2012By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — It was a sad ending to an historic season for the James Wood girls’ soccer team. After qualifying for…
Girl’s Soccer Playoff Game
The girls’ soccer team has advanced to the Region II tournament for the first time in school history. They will play either Briar Woods or Dominion High School at home on…
Girl’s Soccer: Pioneers 2, Wood 0
May 25, 2012By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — There were a lot of firsts in Northwestern District girls’ soccer when Millbrook and James Wood squared off for…
District Players of the Year
Special congratulations to Spencer Marfing for his unanimous selection as the Northwestern District boys’ soccer player of the year and to Sarah Callaham who earned co-player of the year honors…
NWD All-District (James Wood)
First Team Selections:Jordan Iden, baseball, 3BKyle Hevner, baseball, OFA. J. Eubank, baseball, DH Sarah Callaham, soccer (Co-Player of the Year)Marissa Maddalena, soccerSpencer Marfing, soccer (Player of the Year)Morgan Sykes, softball, IF Second…
NWD GIRLS’ SOCCER: COLONELS EARN REGION BERTH
FRONT ROYAL —It was a grueling 90 minutes where both teams gave their best, but in the end James Wood upended Handley in overtime 3-2 to win its Northwestern District…
BASEBALL: MILLBROOK RALLIES PAST WOOD
Time was running out and the Millbrook baseball team was down to its last six outs. James Wood had won on this same field just eight days before and had…
NWD BOYS’ SOCCER: WOOD EDGES HANDLEY ON PKS
By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER —More pressure. More kicks. Same cool. For the second straight year, Logan Yost propelled the James Wood boys’ soccer team into the Northwestern District final with…
Softball: Warriors 6, Colonels 3
By Dennis Atwood – sports@nvdaily.com WINCHESTER — The second-seeded Sherando Warriors busted open a 3-3 tie, with a three-run fifth inning outburst, aided by two James Wood errors, and Warriors…
BASEBALL: Colonels 10, Judges 5
WINCHESTER — James Wood used five different pitchers to beat Handley in both team’s regular season finale. Senior Zach Webster got the win for the Colonels (11-9, 6-6 Northwestern District),…
Softball: Judges 6, Colonels 5
WINCHESTER — Freshman Hannah Lockhart drove in the game-tying run and then took advantage of two James Wood errors to score the winning run for Handley Wednesday. The Judges (2-16,…
HANDLEY GIRLS, SKYLINE BOYS WIN DISTRICT MEET
May 17, 2012By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI STEPHENS CITY — About a minute into his post-meet comments at Wednesday’s Northwestern District Track & Field Championships, Handley coach Mike McKiernan had to stop…
JAMES WOOD SPOILS JUDGES’ BID FOR SOCCER TITLE
May 15, 2012By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Whenever Handley and James Wood get together for an athletic contest, it’s always an intense, emotional game. But Monday’s…
Colonels top Judges in girls soccer
Host James Wood picked up a 2-1 victory over Northwestern District rival Handley in girls soccer action on Monday. Dulcie Kysela notched a goal for the Colonels off a Sarah…
Last Chance Track Meet
WINCHESTER — The Sherando boys took second and the Millbrook girls took fourth to lead the way among local teams at the 15-team Last Chance Invitational at Millbrook Friday night.…
GIRLS’ TENNIS: Judges 5, Colonels 0
WINCHESTER — Top-seeded and host Handley advanced to Monday’s Northwestern District final by dropping just two games against No. 4 James Wood in the five completed matches. The Judges (15-1)…
Boy’s Tennis: Handley 5, James Wood 0
May 12, 2012By JERRY HOLSWORTHSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — It took Handley’s boys’ tennis team just 55 minutes to eliminate James Wood 5-0 in the semifinal round of…
JAMES WOOD BASEBALL KNOCKS OFF MILLBROOK
May 12, 2012By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Coaches like to talk about how winning is contagious, and it looks like the James Wood baseball team has…
Girl’s Tennis: Colonels 5, Pioneers 3
Northwestern District tournament play-in Singles: 1. Schweitzer (JW) d. Beasley, 7-6 (7-5), 6-4; 2. Hileman (M) d. Wampler, 6-0, 6-1; 3. Holdway (M) d. Landes, 6-3, 6-1; 4. Kim (M)…
Girl’s Soccer: James Wood 6, Skyline 1
The visiting Colonels scored early and often in a Northwestern District win over the Hawks. Marissa Maddalena scored two goals, including one in the first minute, and had an assist…
Boy’s Soccer: James Wood 8, Skyline 1
Homestanding James Wood dominated play against Skyline in Northwestern District action. Garrett Hodgson had a hat trick to lead the Colonels. Spencer Marfing had two goals and five assists for…
James Wood baseball rallies to defeat Skyline
May 11, 2012By Mark SawyerSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The James Wood baseball team knew lots of things had to happen in order for it to finish in…
James Wood softball falls to Hawks
May 11, 2012By Kevin Trudgeon WINCHESTER — It may not have been the result it was looking for, but the James Wood softball team certainly found something it could build…
Girl’s Soccer vs. Millbrook
May 9, 2012By Mark Sawyer Special to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Fresh off of clinching its first regular season Northwestern District girls’ soccer title last Tuesday, Millbrook could have…
Boy’s Soccer vs. Millbrook
May 9, 2012By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — Though Millbrook senior forward Cesar Salamanca was at a loss as to what to say about his no-look goal, Pioneers boys’ soccer coach…
Girl’s Tennis: Handley 9, James Wood 0
Star staff report WINCHESTER — The Handley High School girls’ tennis team completed a perfect Northwestern District regular season with a 9-0 victory over James Wood Monday at Handley. The…
BOYS’ TENNIS: Hawks 5, Colonels 4
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood won three singles but just one doubles match in a Northwestern District loss to Skyline Thursday. The Colonels received singles wins from Devin Carter (10-4…
Wood girls’ soccer falls to Liberty
May 4, 2012By Mark Sawyer Special to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — What started out as a very promising day turned out to be a disappointing evening for the James…
Colonel baseball edges Musselman in 8 innings
May 3, 2012By Greg Brill Special to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — A forgetful April has turned into a promising May for the James Wood baseball team. Fresh off a…
Girl’s Tennis: Falcons 7, Colonels 2
WINCHESTER — Ashley Hillyard won in singles and doubles in James Wood’s non-district loss to Fauquier Tuesday. Hillyard won 10-3 at No. 6 singles and teamed with Kelsey Nicely for…
Boy’s Tennis: Falcons 9, Colonels 0
WARRENTON — James Wood dropped its second non-district match in as many days Tuesday when it played Fauquier. The No. 1 doubles team of Devin Carter and Austin Messick won…
Baseball: Colonels 7, Falcons 2
FAUQUIER — Junior Addison Barber allowed just two runs over five innings and James Wood earned a non-district win over Fauquier. The Colonels (7-9) broke things open with a five-run…
Softball: Falcons 10, Colonels 0
WARRENTON — Fauquier took advantage of three errors in the first inning to score three runs and then broke the game open with a five-run third in a non-district victory…
Girl’s Soccer: Falcons 3, Colonels 1
WARRENTON — James Wood dropped a non-district game to Fauquier one day after earning a non-district win. The Colonels (5-6-1) scored their goal against the Falcons on a Sarah Callaham…
Boy’s ABI Review
April 30, 2012By Robert Niedzwiecki WINCHESTER — If someone is going to deny Derek Dowrey about the only honor missing from his decorated athletic career, they’re going to have to…
Girl’s ABI Review
April 30, 2012By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — When talking about the decision to pull Handley star Lisa Meneau out of the 300 hurdles because of an injured ankle suffered earlier…
Track & Field
Colonel girls 2nd in meet FRONT ROYAL — The James Wood girls took second and the boys took third in a five-team meet Wednesday at Warren County High School. The…
Girl’s Tennis: Warriors 6, Colonels 3
STEPHENS CITY — Sherando won four of six singles matches to defeat James Wood in a Northwestern District match Thursday. The Warriors received singles wins from Sarah Wolfe (10-1 at…
Boy’s Tennis: Warriors 6, Colonels 1
WINCHESTER — Sherando won five of six singles matches in a match that did not have two doubles matches completed because of rain. The Warriors received singles wins from Trey…
BASEBALL: Warriors 12, Colonels 0
WINCHESTER — Tre Porter hit two home runs to lead Sherando to a Northwestern District win over James Wood in a game shortened to five innings because of the mercy…
Warriors, Colonels walk away with tie
April 27, 2012By Robert Stocks STEPHENS CITY — It’s a little too early to tell where teams will fall in seeding for the Northwestern District girls’ soccer tournament, but Sherando…
Sherando exacts revenge with 2-0 win over Colonels
April 27, 2012By JERRY HOLSWORTH Special to The WInchester Star WINCHESTER — When Sherando’s and James Wood’s boys’ soccer teams get together it’s always an emotional and hard-fought struggle. Add…
Softball vs Sherando
April 27, 2012By Greg Brill Special to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Sherando pitcher Courtney Reid was pretty comfortable in the circle on Thursday night. For once in a game…
James Wood’s Copp inducted into wrestling Hall of Fame
April 26, 2012 Star staff report WINCHESTER — Former James Wood High School wrestling coach Jaye Copp was recently inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame at a ceremony…
Girl’s Tennis: Judges 9, Colonels 0
WINCHESTER — Handley only dropped 10 games as it remained unbeaten in the Northwestern District with a home win over James Wood Tuesday. The Judges (11-1, 5-0 Northwestern) received singles…
Boy’s Tennis: Judges 9, Colonels 0
WINCHESTER — Handley remained unbeaten in the Northwestern District by sweeping James Wood on Tuesday afternoon. Handley’s Mark Sfeir (No. 1, 10-4), Matt Drunagel (No. 2, 10-5), Buster Wigley (No.…
Softball: Colonels 3, Judges 2
WINCHESTER — Sophomore Whitney Dick came through win an RBI triple to drive in teammate Amanda Higgins sixth inning for what would prove to be the game-winning run for the…
Wood rallies past Judges in baseball
April 25, 2012 From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — James Wood erased a two-run deficit with two runs in the fourth inning and another in the fifth to beat Handley…
Boy’s Soccer vs. Handley
April 25, 2012By Jerry Holsworth Special to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — It was a pretty typical match when Handley and James Wood squared off in boys’ soccer Tuesday, but…
Girl’s Soccer vs. Handley
April 25, 2012By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI WINCHESTER — Senior forward Cindy Quarles’ exceptional ball-striking ability was on display in the first half when she scored two goals in 33 seconds, and…
WINCHESTER STAR ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT
JAMES WOOD SOCCER PLAYER SPENCER MARFING April 24, 2012 Spencer Marfing: James Wood High School 18-year-old senior Sport: Soccer Position: Forward Parents: Marie DiLorenzo and Thomas Marfing Hometown: Winchester Nickname:…
Hawks rally late to knock off Colonels
By Robert Edmonds – sports@nvdaily.com FRONT ROYAL — Skyline pulled out another win late in the game as they inched closer to a .500 record when they hosted James Wood…
Girls’ Soccer: Colonels 8, Hawks 1
WINCHESTER — Senior midfielder Sara Callaham scored four times to lead James Wood to a win over Northwestern District foe Skyline Friday. Emma Watts, Alex Lew, Sydney Arnette and Stephany…
Boy’s Soccer: Colonels 7, Hawks 1
FRONT ROYAL — Five different players found the back of the net for James Wood in a Northwestern District road win over Skyline Friday. James Wood (6-3, 3-0) jumped out…
Skyline shuts out Colonel softball
April 21, 2012By Kevin Trudgeon FRONT ROYAL — What was supposed to be a matchup of the top two teams in the Northwestern District quickly turned into a laugher in…
Girl’s Tennis: Colonels 5, Pioneers 4
WINCHESTER — The visiting Colonels improved to 4-4 overall and 2-2 in the Northwestern District with a victory over Millbrook Tuesday. James Wood received singles wins from Fae Schweitzer (10-5…
BOYS’ TENNIS: Pioneers 6, Colonels 3
WINCHESTER — Visiting Millbrook improved to 4-5 overall and 3-2 in the Northwestern District with a victory over James Wood Tuesday. The Pioneers received singles wins from Tre Weaver (10-1…
SOFTBALL: Colonels 12, Pioneers 2
WINCHESTER — Morgan Sykes, Kierstyn Peacoe and Charlotte Viands each went 3 for 3 in a 12-hit night as James Wood won a Northwestern District contest with Millbrook Tuesday that…
DEHAVEN WILL PLAY FOOTBALL AT BRIDGEWATER
April 18, 2012 From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — James Wood senior placekicker Chandler DeHaven will play football for Bridgewater College next year. DeHaven was a first-team All-Northwestern District selection…
Pioneer baseball beats Wood
April 18, 2012By Greg Brill Special to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — James Wood was hoping to build off its run-rule win over Handley on Monday. That didn’t happen. Millbrook…
Pioneer girls hold off Colonels
April 18, 2012By Mark Sawyer Special to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Seemingly all last season when the Millbrook girls’ soccer team needed a goal it was Brooke Borlie who…
Colonels squeeze by Pioneers
April 18, 2012By Jerry Holsworth Special to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Millbrook must have felt snake bitten after its Northwestern District boys’ soccer game Tuesday at James Wood. Through…
BOYS’ TENNIS: Judges 9, Colonels 0
WINCHESTER — Handley dropped only 18 games in shutting out James Wood in a Northwestern District match Monday. Those winning singles matches for Handley were Gary George at No. 1…
COLONELS BEAT UP ON JUDGES
April 17, 2012 From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — The James Wood softball team had each of its first six batters reach base, with five of them scoring, and…
COLONELS BEAT UP ON JUDGES
April 17, 2012 From Star staff reports WINCHESTER — The James Wood softball team had each of its first six batters reach base, with five of them scoring, and went…
Colonels pound out 15 -1 win against Judges
April 17, 2012By MARK SAWYER Special to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The most frustrating thing about a long losing streak oftentimes is just trying to catch a break, and…
Softball: Falcons 9, Colonels 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood could not solve Fauquier starting pitcher Sarah Kleinfeiter, striking out 11 times and totaling just two hits in a non-district loss Friday. The Colonels (4-7) simply…
Boy’s Tennis: Falcons 9, Colonels 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood was swept by visiting Fauquier in a non-district match Friday. The Colonels’ closest set came from the No. 1 doubles team of Devin Carter and Austin…
Boy’s Soccer: Falcons 2, Colonels 1
WINCHESTER — Fauquier scored the go-ahead goal with nine minutes left and held on to defeat James Wood in Friday night’s non-district match. Tommy Houser scored the Colonels’ lone goal…
Girl’s Soccer: Falcons 4, Colonels 1
WARRENTON — Visiting Fauquier held a 12-6 advantage in shots and pulled away for a 4-1 win over James Wood Friday. The Colonels (3-3) got on the scoreboard when Dulcie…
TRACK: Colonels boys, girls take 2nd
BROADWAY — James Wood’s boys’ and girls’ teams each took second in a quad meet Wednesday at Broadway High School. The James Wood boys scored 74.5 points to finish behind…
Boy’s Soccer: Colonels 2, Cyclones 0
WINCHESTER — James Wood juniors Tommy Houser and Brandon Jones scored goals to lead the Colonels to a non-district victory over Eastern View on Wednesday night. Houser scored off an…
Girls’ Tennis: Warriors 6, Colonels 3
WINCHESTER — A sweep of all three doubles matches helped Sherando claim a road win over James Wood Tuesday. The Warriors were led by the teams of No. 1 Sarah…
Boys’ Tennis: Warriors 9, Colonels 0
STEPHENS CITY — Sherando did not drop a single match in a Northwestern District home win over James Wood Tuesday afternoon. The Warriors swept through singles as No. 1 Trey…
Baseball: Warriors 7, Colonels 4
STEPHENS CITY — Tre Porter went 2 for 4 with an RBI, and Taylor Loudan went 2 for 4 with a double to help Sherando defeat James Wood to stay…
Warriors roar back to beat Colonels
April 11, 2012By Jerry Holsworth Special to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The Sherando and James Wood girls’ soccer teams seemed to be heading in opposite directions as they squared…
Sherando softball deals Wood 1st loss
April 11, 2012By Robert Stocks STEPHENS CITY — Sherando needed a big win to get back in the Northwestern District softball race, and juniors Courtney Reid and Katie Seymour delivered…
Marfing powers Wood past Sherando
April 11, 2012By ROBERT NIEDZWIECKI STEPHENS CITY — When James Wood junior forward Jon Henriques said he’d rather have senior teammate Spencer Marfing taking a shot inside the penalty box…
Athlete Spotlight: James Wood baseball player Jordan Iden
Winchester Star – April 10, 2012 James Wood High School 18-year-old senior Sport: Baseball Position: Shortstop/Pitcher/Third baseman Parents: Darren and Lorri Iden Hometown: Winchester When did you start playing baseball:…
Colonels second in Harrisonburg
HARRISONBURG– James Wood’s boys and girls team combined to take second Saturday at the Harrisonburg Co-Ed Classic. The host Blue Streaks scored a combined 129 points in the six-team meet,…
Boys’ Tennis: Hawks 7, Colonels 2
WINCHESTER- James Wood fell to 2-4 (0-2 Northwestern District) with a loss to Skyline Thursday. The Colonels received singles wins from No. 1 Devin Carter (10-2) and No. 6 Travis…
GIRLS’ TENNIS: Hawks 6, Colonels 3
FRONT ROYAL- James Wood dropped to 3-2 overall and 1-1 in the Northwestern District with a loss to Skyline Thursday. The Colonels received wins from Fae Schweitzer (10-6 at No.…
James Wood wins a wild one over Skyline
March 30, 2012By Mark SawyerSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- With three-time defending Northwestern District champion Sherando off to an 0-3 start in district play, the focus for first place…
Hawks slip past Colonels
By Brad Fauber – sports@nvdaily.com WINCHESTER — Skyline and host James Wood were locked in a pitchers’ duel for much of Thursday’s Northwestern District matchup as neither team could string…
Wood takes advantage of Pioneer errors in win
March 28, 2012By Jerry HolsworthSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- James Wood took advantage of several untimely errors by Millbrook and clutch pitching by Addison Barber to topple the Pioneers…
All-Area Wrestling Team
James Wood Taylor Swartz – Wood – Junior – 113 Swartz (34-10) placed third in Group AA, second in Region II, and was Northwestern District champion. Swartz had 20 pins.…
BOYS’ TENNIS: Pioneers 6, Colonels 3
WINCHESTER- Millbrook took four singles and two doubles matches in a Northwestern District home win Tuesday over James Wood. The Pioneers received singles wins from No. 3 Jack Carmichael (10-6),…
TRACK AND FIELD: Sherando sweeps Wood
STEPHENS CITY- The Sherando boys won 87-45 and the girls won 84-47 in a Northwestern District dual meet Tuesday. Those who won multiple events for the Sherando boys were Devon…
GIRLS’ TENNIS: Colonels 5, Pioneers 4
WINCHESTER- James Wood won two of three doubles matches to earn a Northwestern District home win Tuesday over Millbrook. In singles, the Colonels (3-1, 1-0 Northwestern got wins from No.…
Early surge leads Wood softball past Millbrook
March 28, 2012From Star staff reports WINCHESTER- The James Wood softball team scored seven runs in the first two innings and went on to a 12-4 Northwestern District victory over…
Baseball: Raiders 9, Colonels 8
LEESBURG- After trailing 7-1 after two innings, James Wood rallied but came up just short in a non-district loss to Loudoun County Monday. Kyle Hevner (2 for 3 with a…
Softball: Raiders 7, Colonels 2
LEESBURG- Morgan Sykes and Kierstyn Peacoe hit solo home runs in the fourth, but James Wood was held to just two other hits in Monday’s non-district loss to Loudoun County.…
Athlete spotlight: James Wood softball player Morgan Sykes
Morgan Sykes: James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Softball Position: Shortstop Parents: Dixie and Jeff Sykes Hometown: Winchester Nicknames: “Captain Morgan” since I’m the captain this year. When did…
Boy’s Track & Field Preview: James Wood
Coach: Matt Stegmaier, 7th year Last year: Northwestern District regular season and meet champions; tied for 10th in Region II meet Key losses: Mason Smith, Ben Jenkins Top returning athletes:…
Girl’s Track Preview: James Wood
Coach: Matt Stegmaier, 7th year Last year: 3rd in Northwestern District meet Key loss: Shannan Thorne Top returning athletes:Amber Hawkins, Jr., distance; Morgan Craig, Jr., hurdles; Laura Seymour, So., hurdles/jumps;…
BOYS’ TENNIS
Applemen 6, Colonels 1 INWOOD, W.Va. – James Wood dropped to 2-2 with a non-district loss to Musselman (W.Va.) Friday. The Colonels’ lone win came from Devin Carter (8-1) at No.…
Boy’s Soccer vs. Louisa
Daily Staff Report – sports@nvdaily.com WINCHESTER — James Wood’s Spencer Marfing had two goals to lead the Colonels to a 3-1 nondistrict boys soccer victory over Louisa on Friday night. Tommy…
Colonels earn doubleheader split in softball
By Eric Jones – Ogden Newspapers INWOOD, W.Va. — When Musselman took an early six-run lead against James Wood in Game 2 of a doubleheader, Applemen coach Shannon DeMasi still…
NV Daily All-Area Team
James Wood AthletesMark Bean, Wrestling (1st Team)Sara Fergus, Swimming (1st Team)Alex Lew, Swimming (1st Team)Kaye Whitacre, Swimming (2nd Team)Chad Potter, Basketballl (3rd Team)
Wood rolls over SVCA
March 23, 2012By Todd McElweeSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- Sarah Callaham realized early on in Thursday night’s girls’ soccer match against Shenandoah Valley Christian Academy that nobody on the…
GIRLS’ SOCCER: Colonels 1, Gobblers 0
BROADWAY– Alex Sandford scored on an assist from Meghan Hammond in the 70th minute to lead James Wood to a non-district win over Broadway Wednesday. The Colonels (2-1) out-shot Broadway…
Baseball: Colonels 7, Eagles 2
WINCHESTER- James Wood avenged last week’s 7-6 loss to Clarke County in non-district baseball action Wednesday at R. Charles Hott Field. The Colonels (2-2) scored all of their runs in…
Clarke softball squeezes by Colonels 1-0
March 22, 2012By Robert Stocks WINCHESTER- Clarke County softball coach Susan Grubbs knows that facing a little adversity is only going to help her team once it begins Bull Run…
Boy’s Tennis Preview: James Wood
Coach: Guss Morrison, 1st year Last year: 3-13 (1-7 Northwestern District); lost to Millbrook in district play-in. Key losses:Chris Haskiell, Samuel Adams. Top returning players:Devin Carter, Sr., Chad Schott, Sr.,…
Boys’ Tennis: Colonels 7, Gobblers 2
WINCHESTER– James Wood swept all three doubles matches in a win over visiting Broadway Tuesday afternoon. The teams of Devin Carter and Austin Messick (10-1), Chad Schott and Luke Davenport…
Wood boys’ soccer routs Broadway 7-1
March 21, 2012From Star staff reports WINCHESTER- The James Wood boys’ soccer team crushed visiting Broadway 7-1 in a non-district game Tuesday evening. Senior midfielder Spencer Marfing tallied four goals…
Wood knocks off Warriors in softball opener
March 21, 2012By Greg BrillSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- James Wood senior shortstop Morgan Sykes could hardly curb her enthusiasm. And who would blame her? After she knocked in…
Baseball vs. Sherando
March 21, 2012By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- If the Sherando baseball team can continue to play like it Tuesday night, Warrior opponents might not be looking forward to playing…
Boy’s Soccer – Cougars 9, Colonels 3
WINCHESTER- Kettle Run defeated James Wood in the Colonels’ season opener at Jerry L. Kelican Stadium on Friday night. Michael Carter, Logan Yost, and Thomas Houser scored goals for the…
CLARKE SOFTBALL BEATS COLONELS
March 19, 2012 From Star staff reports BERRYVILLE- Clarke County junior Sarah Herndon limited James Wood to just four hits and one run through six innings in the Eagles’ 8-4…
Girl’s Tennis Preview: James Wood
Coach: Sharon Sweet, 2nd year Last year: 5-11 Key losses: Headley Wilson (Northwestern District and Region II champ, Group AA state singles runner-up) Top returning players: Fae Schweitzer, Soph.; Tarah…
VHSL unveils playoff model for 6-class plan
March 17, 2012By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- On Thursday, the Virginia High School League released a preliminary draft model for how teams might be grouped together in a six-classification…
Clarke baseball edges Colonels, 7-6
March 17, 2012By Mark SawyerSpecial to The Winchester Star BERRYVILLE- Playing its third game of the week, the Clarke County High School baseball team was not only searching for answers…
Boy’s Tennis: Cougars 9, Colonels 0
WINCHESTER– James Wood dropped to 1-1 with a non-district loss to Kettle Run Friday. The Colonels’ No. 1 doubles team of Devin Carter and Austin Messick won the most games,…
Girl’s Soccer
NOKESVILLE– James Wood fell to 1-1 after Friday’s non-district loss to Kettle Run. James Wood, which was out-shot 22-18, gave up one goal in the first minute and two more…
NWD BOYS’ SOCCER PREVIEW
WOOD HAS TARGET ON ITS BACKColonels know defending their title will not be an easy task March 16, 2012By Robert Stocks WINCHESTER- Coming off an unprecedented season that saw James…
Boy’s Soccer Preview: James Wood
Coach: Chris Hild, 4th year Last year: 9-6-2, 5-2-1, Northwestern District regular season and tournament champion. Key losses: Matt Henriques (first team All-Northwestern District), Elliot Shiben (first team All-Northwestern District),…
SOFTBALL: Huskies 6, Colonels 5
WINCHESTER- James Wood rallied from a 6-1 deficit with four runs in the final two innings, but the Colonels stranded runners on second and third in the seventh when Tuscarora…
Girl’s Soccer Preview: James Wood
Coach: Jim Carden, 5th year Last year: 6-7-3, 3-4-1 Key losses: Cat Woznak (Co-Northwestern District Player of the Year); Katy Spencer (second team All-Northwestern); Kaleigh Fincham (second team All-Northwestern); Top…
Baseball: Colonels 11, Huskies 8
WINCHESTER- James Wood scored all of its runs and allowed none in the first three innings, and the Colonels held on to win their regular season opener in a non-district…
Softball Preview: James Wood
Coach: Ted McDaniel, 12th year. Last year: 14-6-1, 5-3 (Northwestern). Key losses: Erin McCarthy, P/3B; Morgan Baker, CF; Dana Holtzfel, OF; Sara Hoover (out for season with torn ACL). Key…
NWD Softball Preview
‘DISTRICT WILL BE A DOGFIGHT’ March 14, 2012 By Greg Brill Special to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- Millbrook softball coach Michelle Long had a chat recently with new Sherando coach…
Baseball Preview: James Wood
Coach: Jared Mounts, 10th year. Last year: 6-16, 3-5 (Northwestern). Key losses: Matt Copley, P/SS; Tyler Dick, C; Daniel Garber, 1B. Key returners: A.J. Eubank, Sr., 2B; Jordan Iden, Sr.,…
NWD Baseball Preview
TEAMS LIKE DISTRICT SCHEDULE CHANGE Northwestern District will feature three rounds this year March 14, 2012 By Greg Brill Special to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- Sherando baseball coach Pepper Martin…
GIRLS’ SOCCER – Colonels 1, Eagles 0
BEALETON– Senior midfielder Sarah Callaham slotted home a goal in the 38th minute and goalkeeper Vanessa Sousa earned her first shutout for the Colonels in a season-opening win over Liberty.…
Girl’s Tennis – Colonels 9, Eagles 0
WINCHESTER– The Colonels (1-0) opened up the season in dominating fashion with a sweep of visiting Liberty. In singles No. 1 Fae Schweitzer (8-0), No. 2 Tarah Wampler (8-1), No.…
Boy’s Tennis – Colonels 9, Eagles 0
BEALETON– The Colonels had little trouble in beating Liberty on the road Monday. James Wood (1-0) swept through singles with No. 1 Devin Carter (10-4), No. 2 Chad Schott (10-0),…
State AA Wrestling Tournament
February 20, 2012By Robert Niedzwiecki Pioneers take 4th place SALEM- Before he had ever competed in a high school state tournament, Jake Crawford stated his intentions clearly – he wanted…
Athlete spotlight: James Wood swimmer Sara Fergus
February 21, 2012 Sara Fergus James Wood High School 14-year-old freshman Sport: Swimming Events: 200 medley relay, 200 freestyle relay, 500 freestyle, 100 butterfly Parents: Andrea and Allan Fergus Hometown:…
EIGHT AREA WRESTLERS ADVANCE TO STATE SEMIFINALS
February 18, 2012 By Rob Niedzwiecki SALEM- On paper, Clarke County senior 152-pounder Joe Nappi was an underdog against Rural Retreat’s Region C champion Travis Anderson. But given that a…
DeHaven named All-State
We would like to congratulate Chandler DeHaven on being named to the virginiapreps.com All State Second Team. Chandler was named to the second team as a placekicker. Chandler made a…
State Swim Meet
February 13, 2012From Star staff reports CHRISTIANSBURG- Sherando sophomore Kelsey Dingman placed sixth in the 50-yard freestyle to lead all area swimmers at the Group AA/A state meet Saturday at…
Athlete spotlight: James Wood wrestler Jimmy Woznak
February 14, 2012 Jimmy Woznak James Wood High School 15-year-old freshman Sport:Wrestling Position:106-pound weight class Parents:Patrick and Shelly Woznak Hometown:Winchester When did you start wrestling: I’ve been wrestling since I…
Hawks outlast determined Colonels in OT
By Robert Edmonds – sports@nvdaily.com FRONT ROYAL — Northwestern District girls basketball tournament action got under way Friday night when Skyline hosted James Wood in a play-in game. With the…
Region II Wrestling
By Brad Fauber – sports@nvdaily.com NOKESVILLE — Local wrestlers took to the mats for the final day of the Region II tournament at Kettle Run on Saturday, bringing with them…
COLONEL BOYS FALL TO HAWKS, 72-69
February 10, 2012 By Robert Stocks STEPHENS CITY- Facing an 11-point deficit early in the fourth quarter against James Wood in the Northwestern District tournament play-in game, Skyline coach Sonny…
NO BIG CHANGES FOR LOCAL TEAMS IN REDISTRICTING PLAN
February 7, 2012 From Star staff reports The Virginia High School League Redistricting and Reclassification Committee met on Thursday and released the Initial Proposed 2013-14 and 2014-15 Alignment Plan. The…
Boy’s Basketball vs. Handley
February 7, 2012 By GREG BRILL Special to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- The Handley boys’ basketball team has plenty of players ready to pop up long jumpers if the opportunity…
Swimming: Region II Meet
February 6, 2012From Star staff reports WARRENTON- Sherando sophomore Kelsey Dingman took first place in the 50-yard freestyle at the Region II meet Saturday at the Warrenton Aquatic Center. Dingman…
Pioneers win district wrestling tourney
February 6, 2012By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- The performance wasn’t perfect, but it was powerful. Millbrook recorded a tournament-high five champions – each of whom pinned opponents in their…
James Wood boys end skid in district
Potter pours in 20 in win over SkylineFebruary 4, 2012By KEVIN TRUDGEON WINCHESTER- It had been almost two years since the James Wood boys’ basketball team had won a Northwestern…
Skyline girls shut down James Wood
February 4, 2012By KEVIN TRUDGEON WINCHESTER- What had already been a long, rough week for the James Wood girls’ basketball team did not get any better Friday evening. After getting…
Boys’ Basketball
Colonels 87, Huskies 84 WINCHESTER– The James Wood boys’ basketball team used a big second quarter to knock off Tuscarora 87-84 in a non-district game Wednesday night. The Colonels (8-12)…
Girl’s Basketball
Huskies 61, Colonels 29 WINCHESTER– Tuscarora jumped out to an 18-4 lead at the end of the first quarter and never trailed in a non-district victory over James Wood on…
Pioneers pull away from Colonels, 83-62
February 1, 2012By Robert Stocks WINCHESTER- When Millbrook High School boys’ basketball coach Scott Mankins was asked what’s the best way to deal with James Wood’s offense that fires 3-pointers…
ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT: JAMES WOOD BASKETBALL PLAYER WHITNEY DICK
January 31, 2012 Sport: Basketball Position :Guard Parents: Brian and Robin Dick Hometown: Winchester Nickname: Just “Whit.” It’s easier to call on the floor than Whitney. My coach in sixth…
Boy’s Basketball
Colonels 74, Falcons 69 WARRENTON– Ryland Williams scored a team-high 19 points to lead James Wood to a non-district win over Fauquier Friday night. Williams, who added five steals and…
Girl’s Basketball
Colonels 66, Falcons 51 WARRENTON– Erica Hepner had 14 points, 12 rebounds and seven blocks to lead James Wood to a non-district win over Fauquier Friday night. Danielle Rizzari added…
Swimming
January 28, 2012By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- After taking a look at the printout of the final results, Sherando coach Joe Knight couldn’t help but say, “Oh my God,…
Girl’s Basketball vs. Handley
January 27, 2012From Star staff reports WINCHESTER- Kirsten Ward scored 33 points to lead the Handley girls’ basketball team to a 76-63 victory over James Wood Thursday night at Shirley…
Whitacre, Lew lead Colonels to new heights
Longtime friends Whitacre, Lew help Colonels reach new heightsJanuary 27, 2012By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- Alex Lew couldn’t believe it. It had taken nearly two months of the season,…
Handley boys roll over Wood, 102-83
January 27, 2012By Kevin Trudgeon WINCHESTER- For as much hype as the James Wood boys’ basketball team has gotten for its fast-paced, high-scoring brand of basketball this year, there may…
Colonels’ up-and-down style is something to behold
Colonels’ new strategy is controlled chaos on the courtJanuary 26, 2012By KEVIN TRUDGEON WINCHESTER- Coming of a six-win season in which his team graduated all of its size, Al Smith…
SHERANDO GIRLS COAST PAST WOOD, 92-41
January 25, 2012By Mark SawyerSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- In their first meeting of the season the Sherando girls’ basketball team scored 100 points on James Wood and coasted…
SHERANDO BOYS TOP WOOD, 88-73
January 25, 2012By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- With an 18-12 lead after one quarter, the James Wood boys’ basketball team couldn’t have asked for a much better start to…
Game Postponements
The basketball games for today (January 21, 2012) are rescheduled for January 26, 2012.
Wrestling – Colonels 35, Hawks 34
FRONT ROYAL- James Wood edged Skyline to pick up its first Northwestern District wrestling win of the season. The Colonels (1-2 Northwestern) received wins by Jimmy Woznak (106 pounds, 5-0…
Hawks 81, Colonels 74
FRONT ROYAL– James Wood remained winless in the Northwestern District with a loss to Skyline Tuesday night. The Colonels (6-9, 0-4 Northwestern) were paced by Chad Potter (14 points, seven…
WOOD GIRLS EARN 1ST DISTRICT WIN
January 18, 2012 From Star staff reports FRONT ROYAL- James Wood got its first district win of the season with a 52-35 win over Skyline on the road Tuesday. The…
Pioneers roll over Colonels 80-65
Millbrook defense shuts down WoodJanuary 14, 2012By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- With about four minutes to go in the third quarter, Millbrook junior guard Rze Culbreath leapt into a…
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
WINCHESTER- Millbrook outscored James Wood 41-1 in the first quarter en route to a Northwestern District win Friday night at the Colonels’ Shirley Gymnasium. The Pioneers (15-0, 3-0 Northwestern), winners…
Wood rallies for 76-64 win over Woodgrove
January 12, 2012By Greg BrillSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- This was the kind of effort James Wood boys’ basketball coach Al Smith had been hoping to see from his…
Swimming
HAGERSTOWN, Md.- The Millbrook boys’ and girls’ swimming teams each took second at the Erik Meinelschmidt Memorial Pentathlon Saturday at the Hagerstown YMCA. The Pioneers boys took second in the…
Colonels 60, Falcons 35
WARRENTON– James Wood used an 18-6 third quarter to extend a five-point lead and went on to a non-district win over Fauquier Tuesday. Whitney Dick scored 16 points and Brooke…
Pioneer wrestlers defeat Wood, 52-30
January 11, 2012By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- There wasn’t a lot of wrestling that took place Tuesday inside James Wood’s Shirley Gymnasium, and Millbrook didn’t have any interest in…
Hepner’s surge leads James Wood
By Tommy Keeler Jr. – tkeeler@nvdaily.com WINCHESTER — After suffering an embarrassing defeat to Sherando on Friday night, James Wood was looking for a little redemption Saturday. The Colonels overcame…
Clarke boys edge Wood 88-83 in OT
January 9, 2012By Greg BrillSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- Connor Shendow had spent much of Saturday’s game trying to dart past James Wood’s pressing defenses and set up his…
Girl’s Basketball
STEPHENS CITY — The Warriors had three players score over 20 points en route to a comfortable win over the Colonels in Northwestern District action. Freshman Jessica Hakel scored 27…
SWIMMING: Pioneers, Colonels split meet
January 7, 2012From Star staff reports WINCHESTER- Millbrook’s boys and James Wood’s girls posted victories as the Pioneers and Colonels split Friday night’s Northwestern District dual meet at Jim Barnett…
Warriors hang 107 on James Wood
January 7, 2012By KEVIN TRUDGEON STEPHENS CITY- There may be no greater motivation for a group of boys than a challenge from their female counterparts. After watching its girls’ basketball…
Boy’s Basketball
NOKESVILLE– Nick Foura scored a game-high 17 points to lead four James Wood players in double figures in the Colonels’ 88-63 non-district win over Kettle Run on Tuesday night. Peyton…
Frenzied Colonels rattle Bulldogs in Classic
By Jerry Holsworth – sports@nvdaily.com STRASBURG — The final of this year’s Ram Hardwood Classic at Strasburg High School looked like a forgone conclusion. James Wood, which was sporting a…
Girl’s Basketball – Colonels 53, Bucs 33
ROMNEY, W.Va.– James Wood outscored Buckhannon-Upshur (W.Va.) 19-7 in the first quarter and went on to win the consolation game of the Hampshire (W.Va.) Tournament Friday at Hampshire High School.…
BEAN LEADS WAY FOR COLONELS
December 30, 2011By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- James Wood senior Mark Bean has conquered the Northwestern District and Region II, and he’s taken a spot on the medal podium…
Boy’s Basketball – Colonels 77, Wildcats 71
STRASBURG- Cam Butler led three James Wood players in double figures with 18 points to pace the Colonels to a victory over Warren County in the Ram Hardwood Classic on…
COLONELS IN 4TH AT WALTERS
December 29, 2011 From Star staff reports WINCHESTER- The James Wood wrestling team currently sits in fourth place and Sherando is ninth after the first day of the two-day Willie…
McTavish retires from pro soccer
Daily Staff Report – sports@nvdaily.com Winchester native Devon McTavish announced his retirement from professional soccer Thursday in a news release from the D.C. United. “I feel good [about the decision],”…
SWIMMING
Colonels, Eagles split STRASBURG– The Clarke County boys won 83-75 and the James Wood girls won 115-50 in non-district dual meet action Tuesday at Signal Knob Recreation Center in Strasburg.…
WOOD GIRLS BEAT COUGARS 50-24
December 21, 2011By KEVIN TRUDGEON WINCHESTER- If absence makes the heart grow fonder, the James Wood girls’ basketball team was itching for a victory over Kettle Run Tuesday evening. It…
WARRIOR WRESTLERS TAKE DOWN WOOD 47-25
December 21, 2011By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY- High expectations might not always lead to satisfying results, but in the case of the Sherando wrestling team Tuesday night, it…
Colonels sweep Gobblers
WINCHESTER- The James Wood boys won 106-61 and the girls won 95-70 in a non-district dual meet Saturday at Jim Barnett Park’s War Memorial Building. The Colonel boys were led…
Colonels roll over Cougars 97-58
By KEVIN TRUDGEON WINCHESTER- An extended playoff run by its football team forced Kettle Run to postpone its road game against James Wood until Friday night. The Cougars probably wish…
Colonels fold in fourth quarter of 54-46 loss
Eight-point quarter costs James Wood in 54-46 lossDecember 15, 2011By Robert Stocks WINCHESTER- After watching her team only score eight points in the fourth quarter against Washington (W.Va.) Wednesday night,…
BOYS’ BASKETBALL
Patriots 72, Colonels 60 CHARLES TOWN, W.Va.– Washington (W.Va.) outscored James Wood 23-9 in the first quarter en route to victory in a non-district game Wednesday. For the Colonels (1-3),…
COLONELS DIALED IN FROM DEEP IN 81-70 WIN OVER FAUQUIER
James Wood knocks down 12 3-pointers in 81-70 victory over Fauquier in home opener December 13, 2011By Mark SawyerSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER-Once the nerves and excitement of the…
Girl’s Basketball vs. Stonewall Jackson
By Brad Fauber – sports@nvdaily.com QUICKSBURG — Host Stonewall Jackson dominated every aspect of the game as it beat James Wood, 62-41, in girls basketball Monday. The Generals (4-0) took…
Swimming – Judges, Colonels split
Judges, Colonels splitWINCHESTER- The Handley boys and the James Wood girls were each victorious in Northwestern District dual meet action Friday night. The Judges boys – who took first in…
Wrestling – Max Horz Invitational
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va.– Sherando’s Jacob Guthridge won the 113-pound title, helping the Warriors take third place at the Max Horz Invitational on Saturday. Sherando went into the finals tied for…
WINTER SPORTS PREVIEW: WRESTLING
December 10, 2011By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- In area wrestling coaches eyes, bigger isn’t better. In April, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Wrestling Rules Committee…
Colonels 55, Cougars 37
NOKESVILLE– Miranda Moore had 14 points and Brooke Nesselrodt had 12 to lead James Wood to a non-district win over the Kettle Run Tuesday night. The Colonels (3-0) led 18-10…
Clarke survives in OT
December 7, 2011By Greg BrillSpecial to The Winchester Star BERRYVILLE- This kind of game was a character builder for Clarke County. The Eagles outlasted James Wood 96-91 in overtime on…
WINCHESTER STAR ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT: CHAD POTTER
James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Sport: Basketball Position: Guard Parents: Jill and Darrell Potter Hometown: Winchester Nickname: Sometimes people call me “Chaddywack.” I was in like sixth grade and…
Girl’s Basketball Preview
Coach:Rhonda Slider, 3rd season. Last year:8-14 (0-8 Northwestern District); Lost to Skyline in Northwestern District play-in game. Key losses:Shannan Thorne, Kelsey Seymour, Halley DeHaven, Kristen Dick. Key returnees:Erica Hepner,…
City-County Swim Meet
December 5, 2011Star staff reports WINCHESTER- Millbrook won the combined team title at the City-County Relays at Jim Barnett Park on Saturday. The Pioneers won with 140 points, and Sherando…
Colonels 53, Applemen 46
WINCHESTER- The James Wood girls’ basketball team kicked off its season with a 53-46 win over visiting Musselman (W.Va.) Friday evening. James Wood (1-0) trailed by two at halftime but…
Cate Beach – TV 3 Student Athlete of the Week
Cate Beach is a defensive specialist for the James Wood Colonels’ volleyball team. She helped the Colonels to a semi-final appearance in regionals. Cate holds a 4.1 GPA and takes…
Boy’s Basketball Preview
James Wood Coach:Al Smith, 4th season. Last year:6-19 (0-8 Northwestern); Lost to Sherando in Region II Division 4 quarterfinals Key losses:Mason Smith, Chris Skinner, Tyler Murphy, Joe Davet. Key returnees:Chad…
All-Area Team (James Wood)
Cross Country Samantha Ratcliffe Joe Davet Danny AldstadtGolf Kyle HevnerFootball Jake Lewin – QB (1st Team)Chad Potter – WR (1st Team), CB (2nd Team)Mel Savarese – TE (1st Team) Mark Bean…
NWD All-District (James Wood)
Cross CountrySamantha RatcliffeJoe DavetDanny Aldstadt GolfKyle Hevner Will Holmes Football TE – Mel Savarese (1st Team)WR – Chad Potter (1st Team)QB – Jake Lewin (1st Team)PK – Chandler DeHaven (1st Team)…
RAIDERS SWEEP COLONELS IN REGIONAL SEMIFINAL
November 11, 2011By Greg BrillSpecial to The Winchester Star LEESBURG- Once James Wood’s players got over the shock of facing what is otherwise known as the Loudoun County volleyball machine,…
James Wood vs. Powhatan
November 12, 2011By Fred JeterSpecial to The Winchester Star POWHATAN- James Wood’s Colonels traveled a rocky path with six losses en route to the Region II playoffs. Upon arrival here,…
COACH SCORES WITH FAMILY FOR SAVING THEIR SON’S LIFE
Football player, 13, had ‘a huge hole’ in his heart November 12, 2011By KEVIN TRUDGEON The 13-year-old teases his younger siblings, gives his parents a hard time and is a…
HANDLEY RALLIES PAST COLONELS, SHARES DISTRICT TITLE
November 7, 2011 By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star Handley rallies past Colonels, earns share of district title WINCHESTER- Bad. Terrible. Embarrassing. Whipped. Those are some of the words Handley coaches…
COLONELS RALLY BACK AGAINST FALCONS
November 9, 2011By Greg BrillSpecial to The Winchester Star WARRENTON- Like any postseason match, it takes a lot of grit to survive. For the James Wood volleyball team, it was…
JUDGES, COLONELS COMING ON STRONG
November 4, 2011By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- James Wood coach Mike Bolin had just spent three hours dealing with a rain that had picked up in intensity as the…
SHERANDO WINS IN A SWEEP
November 4, 2011By Greg BrillSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- After she and her Sherando teammates swept Handley in the Northwestern District volleyball semifinal round on Tuesday in three sets,…
LOCAL CROSS COUNTRY TEAMS TAKE AIM AT STATE BERTH
November 3, 2011By Robert Stocks WINCHESTER- None of the Winchester or Frederick County cross country teams have qualified for the Group AA state meet since 2008, but Northwestern District girls’…
JAMES WOOD HOLDS OFF MILLBROOK TO WIN IN 5
November 2, 2011 By Robert Stocks WINCHESTER- It wasn’t hard to tell a regional berth was on the line in Tuesday night’s Northwestern District semifinal volleyball match between James Wood…
Colonels put on scoring display in 38-23 win over Falcons
October 29, 2011By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WARRENTON- Little by little, Fauquier quarterback Colin Diehl piled up the passing yards. But explosive play by explosive play, James Wood piled up…
James Wood at Fauquier Preview
When: Tonight, 7 Where :Fauquier High School in Warrenton Records: James Wood (3-5); Fauquier (5-3) Last week: James Wood beat Millbrook 14-7; Fauquier lost to Kettle Run 21-3 Preview: After…
Judges edge Wood in volleyball
October 28, 2011By Kevin TrudgeonThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- On paper the match meant nothing. No matter what happened Thursday night Handley was going to open the Northwestern District Volleyball Tournament…
WOOD SWEEPS HAWKS
October 26, 2011By Meredith CoxSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- Having swept Skyline earlier this month, the James Wood volleyball team felt confident coming into its Tuesday night home game…
James Wood holds off Millbrook for 1st district victory
October 22, 2011 By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- After time expired, James Wood coach Mike Bolin slapped one player’s hand excitedly, then wrapped up senior linebacker Mark Bean in…
Colonels, Pioneers look for first district win
October 21, 2011By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- When looking at the first four games of the 10-game Northwestern District slate, Millbrook coach Reed Prosser said it’s really not surprising…
Pioneers pull off upset over James Wood
October 21, 2011By Robert Stocks WINCHESTER- Millbrook High School’s volleyball team has shown flashes of its potential against both of the Northwestern District’s top teams this season. The Pioneers made…
Colonels to dedicate “Pathway of Pride” before game
October 20, 2011 From Star staff reports WINCHESTER- The James Wood Touchdown Club will be holding a dedication ceremony for its “Pathway of Pride” prior to Friday’s football game between…
Wood gets inspired sweep
October 19, 2011By GREG BRILLSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- Nothing was going to stop James Wood from getting a sweep on this night. The month of October is Breast…
Cross Country: Third Battle Invitational
October 17, 2011 By Robert Stocks WINCHESTER- Millbrook High School’s Crystal Nelson made her first Third Battle Invitational a memorable one on Saturday. The Pioneers senior standout’s only battle came…
Colonels hand Warriors rare loss
October 14, 2011 By Robert Stocks WINCHESTER- When James Wood senior Eleanor Kent hammered home her 15th kill on match point, several of her teammates let out screams and junior…
Colonels to host 3rd annual Dig Pink match
October 15, 2011 From Star staff reports WINCHESTER- The James Wood High School volleyball teams (varsity and JV) are hosting their 3rd annual Dig Pink match at 7 p.m.…
James Wood cheerleading wins district
October 13, 2011from Star staff reports WINCHESTER- The James Wood cheerleading team earned a regular season title and an automatic Region II berth with a second-place finish at the Northwestern…
CROSS COUNTRY
WINCHESTER- The Handley boys clinched the Northwestern District regular season title by edging James Wood in a tiebreaker in Wednesday’s dual meet. Each team scored 28 points, but Handley (7-1…
Wood’s Hawkins invited to race in Australia
October 12, 2011Star staff reports WINCHESTER- James Wood junior Amber Hawkins will be taking her talents to Australia this coming summer. The Colonels’ track and field standout – who specializes…
Colonels edge Judges in five-set thriller
October 12, 2011By Robert Stocks WINCHESTER- One coach said she was breathless, and one of the players admitted she was left in tears for the first time following Tuesday night’s…
Warriors win another wild one over Wood
October 8, 2011By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- The details of the first 47 minutes might change from year to year, but you can almost always count on this in…
Colonels sweep Skyline
October 7, 2011By KEVIN TRUDGEON FRONT ROYAL- With their team needing a spark late in the second set of their match against Skyline Thursday, a trio of Colonels came to…
Sherando not overlooking county rival James Wood
October 7, 2011By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- The Sherando football team got its wake-up call in a loss against Loudoun County Sept. 21, but there’s never any danger of…
Colonels hold off Pioneers in four
October 5, 2011 By Robert Stocks WINCHESTER- After watching her team come up empty on its third match point of the fourth set, James Wood volleyball coach Jill Lester called…
Pena well on his way
October 5, 2011 It was impossible to completely ignore the screams coming over the radio, but Sergio Pena felt like he almost had to. “[My crew was] yelling at me…
Octoberfest Invitational
October 3, 2011 From Star staff reports THE PLAINS- Millbrook senior Crystal Nelson took first place with a time of 17 minutes, 58 seconds at the Octoberfest Invitational at Great…
Wildcats rally past James Wood 29-21
October 1, 2011By KEVIN TRUDGEONThe Winchester Star FRONT ROYAL- Needing five yards to keep their comeback hopes alive, the James Wood Colonels dialed up a play that had been working…
Wood bounces back with win
September 30, 2011 From Star staff reports WARRENTON- The James Wood volleyball team improved to 7-4 with a 3-0 (25-22, 25-17, 25-18) non-district sweep of Fauquier Thursday night. The Colonels…
Wood, Pioneers split XC meet
September 29, 2011 From Star staff reports WINCHESTER- Millbrook and James Wood split a Northwestern District dual cross country meet on Wednesday. Millbrook’s girls edged James Wood 27-28, and James…
District volleyball race is wide open
September 27, 2011 By Kevin TrudgeonThe Winchester Star It’s been awhile since the Northwestern District title race was wide open in volleyball. In fact, last year it wasn’t even a…
Volleyball: Warriors get the best of Wood
September 28, 2011 By Robert Stocks STEPHENS CITY- Sherando senior Morgan Sirbaugh knows the Warriors will see James Wood more than a couple times throughout the Northwestern District season. And…
Golf: Northwestern District Tournament
WINCHESTER- It’s usually not a good sign when a golfer’s tee shot hits another golfer. But one of the reasons why Millbrook’s Matt Fazenbaker was named Northwestern District Golfer of…
Wide-open race for Northwestern District individual medalist
September 26, 2011By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- Sherando senior Cameron Wiseman was only a few minutes removed from losing a playoff for first place at Thursday’s Skyline Hawks Invitational,…
Hawks rally late to stun Colonels
September 24, 2011By Greg BrillSpecial to The Winchester Star Front Royal- Some might say Skyline, in its fifth season, was still looking for a quality win. Even when they made…
Week 5 football preview
September 23, 2011 James Wood at Skyline When: Tonight, 7 Where: Skyline High School in Front Royal Records: James Wood (2-2, 0-0 Northwestern); Skyline (1-2, 0-0 Northwestern) Last week: James…
Volleyball: Colonels fall in five to Cougars
September 23, 2011Star staff report Nokesville- The James Wood volleyball team pushed Kettle Run to the brink before falling in five games (16-25, 25-23, 20-25, 25-21, 12-15) on the road…
Golf: Colonels beat up on Skyline
September 21, 2011From Star staff reports WINCHESTER- Will Holmes and Kyle Hevner each shot 39s to lead the James Wood golf team to a 162-188 Northwestern District win over Skyline…
CROSS COUNTRY
LEESBURG- Millbrook senior Crystal Nelson finished third at the Oatlands Invitational cross country meet on Saturday. Nelson finished with a time of 18 minutes, 37 seconds, pacing the Pioneers to…
Colonels hurt themselves in 17-3 defeat
September 17, 2011By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- After the crowd let out a loud “Ohhhhhh,” one of the game’s offensive units finally made some noise of its own Friday…
Colonels stressing the basics for game against Eagles
September 16, 2011By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- During the preseason, the James Wood football team stressed starting off the season stronger than it did last year, and it emphasized…
Colonels push Applemen to the brink
September 16, 2011By Mark SawyerSpecial to The Winchester Star Winchester- If you are going to play the defending state champions you’d better be prepared, and you’d better bring your “A”…
Colonels to induct seven into Hall of Fame
September 14, 2011Star staff report WINCHESTER- Six athletes and a former coach will be inducted into the 12th annual James Wood High School Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday. Ceremonies…
Winchester Star Athlete Spotlight: Nick Stasiak
September 13, 2011 James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Hometown: Winchester Nickname: In school I’m called “Maniac”. I took in car my junior year and my teacher just started calling…
Golf: Colonels 166, Pioneers 176
WINCHESTER– Kyle Hevner tied Millbrook’s Matt Fazenbaker for the top score to lead James Wood to a Northwestern District dual match win Tuesday at Rock Harbor Golf Course. Hevner shot…
Volleyball: Colonels 3, Cougars 0
SHENANDOAH JUNCTION, W.Va.– Tarah Wampler had nine aces and eight digs to lead James Wood to a 25-12, 25-10, 25-4 win against Jefferson (W.Va.) Tuesday. Also leading the Colonels (5-1)…
Local cross country teams impress at Judges Classic
September 12, 2011 By Greg Brill Special to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- A little touch of the flu and some muggy conditions Saturday morning couldn’t keep Millbrook senior Crystal Nelson…
James Wood’s rally falls short
September 10, 2011 By Mark SawyerSpecial to The Winchester Star The Colonels were punched solidly in the mouth not once, not twice, but three times and kept coming back. They…
James Wood at Musselman (W.Va.)
When: Tonight, 7 Where: Musselman High School’s Waldeck Field, Bunker Hill, W.Va. Records: James Wood (2-0); Musselman (1-1) Last week: James Wood beat Loudoun Valley 19-6; Musselman lost to Sherando…
Colonels roll to a 3-game sweep
September 8, 2011 From Star staff reports Winchester- The James Wood volleyball team made short work of Washington (W.Va.) Wednesday evening, earning a 3-0 (25-16, 25-18, 25-11) non-district victory. Senior…
James Wood volleyball shows off firepower in sweep
September 7, 2011By Robert Stocks WINCHESTER- After losing four all-Northwestern District hitters to graduation last year, the James Wood volleyball team definitely lost some firepower but that doesn’t mean this…
Winchester Star Athlete Spotlight: Eleanor Kent
September 6, 2011 ELEANOR KENT James Wood High School 17-year-old senior Position: Rightside Hometown: I moved from Round Hill when I was seven to Winchester Nickname: Some people call me…
Colonels shut down Vikes
September 3, 2011By Kevin TrudgeonThe Winchester Star Winchester- Every coach hopes his team can get out to a quick start, but Mike Bolin must have been counting his lucky stars…
Cross Country: Northwestern District Mini-Meet
September 1, 2011 By Robert Stocks WINCHESTER- Millbrook senior Crystal Nelson says she’s definitely ahead of where she was a year ago with her training. Based on Nelson’s first two…
Golf Tri Match
Front Royal- Sherando senior Kolby Madigan picked a good time to fire a career best. Competing against James Wood and Martinsburg (W.Va.) in a tri match at the Shenandoah Valley…
Volleyball: Colonels 3, Blazers 1
PENN LAIRD– Katie Houser had 14 kills and 10 digs to lead James Wood to a 3-1 (25-13, 25-13, 23-25, 25-11) non-district volleyball victory over Spotswood on Tuesday night. Emilee…
Girl’s Cross Country Preview
James Wood Coach:Mike Onda, sixth year Last year:Third in the Northwestern District Key losses:Erin Gardner, Brooke Wiley, Lakelyn Wiley. Top returnees:Amber Hawkins, Jr.; Samantha Ratcliffe, Sr.; Kylie Wince, Sr.; Molly…
JV Football
The JV football game at Loudoun Valley has been postponed and a reschedule date will be announced at a later time. The JV football team will practice today at the usual…
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Colonels rally late to defeat Heritage
August 27, 2011By Mark SawyerSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- In a game filled with huge plays both offensively and defensively, James Wood senior linebacker Christian Bean came up with…
Boys’ cross country preview: Wood, Handley aim for regionals
August 27, 2011By Robert Stocks WINCHESTER- Only eight points separated Northwestern District champion Skyline and runner-up Handley a season ago, and both the Hawks and Judges return most of their…
Freshman leads Colonels’ volleyball team to opening win
August 26, 2011By Mark SawyerSpecial to The Winchester Star After all, the Colonels lost the school’s all-time kills leader in Emily Shannon and front row mate Hannah Tierney (both first…
Freshman leads Colonels’ volleyball team to opening win
August 26, 2011 By Mark Sawyer Special to The Winchester Star After all, the Colonels lost the school’s all-time kills leader in Emily Shannon and front row mate Hannah Tierney…
Freshman leads Colonels’ volleyball team to opening win
August 26, 2011 By Mark Sawyer Special to The Winchester Star After all, the Colonels lost the school’s all-time kills leader in Emily Shannon and front row mate Hannah Tierney…
Freshman leads Colonels’ volleyball team to opening win
August 26, 2011 By Mark Sawyer Special to The Winchester Star After all, the Colonels lost the school’s all-time kills leader in Emily Shannon and front row mate Hannah Tierney…
Football Preview – Heritage at James Wood
When: Tonight, 7 Where: James Wood High School’s Jerry. L. Kelican Stadium 2010 Records:Heritage (1-9); James Wood (6-5) Last year: Did not play Preview:Heritage is now playing in the Group…
Volleyball Preview
James Wood Coach:Jill Lester, fourth year Last year:16-7, Northwestern District regular season and tournament runner-up, lost 3-1 to Briar Woods in first round of Region II tournament. Key losses:Emily Shannon;…
Golf – Bryan Gunter Invitational
August 20, 2011By Greg BrillSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- Sometimes the best way to erase the memory of a sub-par round is to get right back on the course…
Wood’s Bruce develops into big playmaker
Junior wideout develops into big playmaker August 20, 2011By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- T.J. Bruce was about to fall onto his back with a thud, and it appeared the…
Football preview: Colonels ready to hit the ground running
Fast start key for Colonels with challenging non-district schedule August 20, 2011By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- Over the first four games of the season last year, it seemed like…
Golf: 2nd district mini tourney
August 17, 2011 From Star staff reports FRONT ROYAL- Sherando captured the second Northwestern District mini tournament by 11 strokes with a four-player score of 313 Tuesday at the Shenandoah…
James Wood football field in line for work
August 17, 2011 By Rebecca Layne The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- Three future construction projects could enhance the campus of James Wood High School near the football stadium. The Frederick County…
Golf District Mini Tournament
August 12, 2011By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- After finishing behind Region II rivals Western Albemarle and Monticello for the second time in a week at Wednesday’s Spotswood Invitational, Sherando…
Golf Preview
James Wood Coach:Al Smith, sixth year Last year: Finished fourth in the Northwestern District tournament Key losses:Dylan McKee, Corey Cochran Top returnees:Russell Repasky, Jr., Kyle Hevner, Sr., Will Holmes, So.,…
Wood’s Hevner leads Colonels to 2nd-place
James Wood senior shoots tourney-low 77 to help Colonels to 2nd-place finish August 9, 2011By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- Just after the 77 was posted, a few Broad Run…
Wood football looks to fill void at halfback
James Wood must replace top 5 running backs from last yearAugust 5, 2011By Robert Stocks WINCHESTER- After four straight playoff appearances, James Wood started practice Monday with the ultimate goal…
Golf – Curly Licklider Invitational
August 5, 2011By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star FRONT ROYAL- No one can ever say for sure who Sherando’s No. 1 golfer is going to be on any given day, but…
All-Area Baseball team
James Wood Athletes June 30, 2011 First Team Copley was named to the Northwestern District first team. Copley led the area in ERA (1.26), and he went 3-3 with 44…
NV Daily All Area Teams
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Winchester Star All-Area Softball team
James Wood Athletes June 29, 2011 First Team Kierstyn Peacoe, Wood – Freshman – Pitcher Peacoe was named to the Northwestern District second team. Peacoe led the area in strikeouts…
Winchester Star Soccer Coach of the Year
Hild leads Colonels to historic season June 28, 2011By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- After the James Wood boys’ soccer team clinched the Northwestern District regular season championship, the parents…
Winchester Star All-Area Boys’ Soccer team
James Wood Athletes June 28, 2011 First Team Spencer Marfing, Wood – Junior – Midfielder Marfing was named to the Region II first team and was unanimously selected to the…
Winchester Star All-Area Girls’ Soccer Team
James Wood Athletes June 25, 2011 First Team Cat Woznak, Wood – Senior – Defender Woznak was the co-Northwestern District Player of the Year. Woznak had five goals and tied…
Winchester Star All-Area Track & Field Team
James Wood Athletes June 25, 2011 First Team John Simms, Wood – Junior – Sprints The area’s best in the 100 and 200, Simms placed first in Region II in…
Winchester Star Boys’ Track Athlete of the Year
Passion for track helps Simms deal with early end to season June 25, 2011By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- Once upon a time, James Wood junior track star John Simms…
Winchester Star Girls’ Tennis All-Area team
James Wood Athletes June 23, 2011 Headley Wilson Wilson went 23-1 at No. 1 singles and became the first girl in school history to play in the Group AA state…
Winchester Star Girls’ Tennis Player of the Year
Wilson’s love for the game stands out on the court June 23, 2011By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- As a member of a model rocket team, James Wood senior Headley…
Wilson’s rally falls short in final
June 10, 2011 By Robert Niedzwiecki RADFORD– A few seconds after the Group AA girls’ singles final, Hidden Valley senior Kristin Harter accidentally broke part of a courtside bench…
A more seasoned Sergio
Niedful words (by Robert Niedzwiecki) June 1, 2011 After pushing NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Joey Logano to the limit in the 2010 Toyota All-Star Showdown, it was only natural for…
GIRLS’ TENNIS
Wilson reaches singles final CHARLOTTESVILLE– James Wood senior Headley Wilson advanced to today’s 11 a.m. Region II singles final after defeating Western Albemarle’s Emily Kochard (6-2, 6-2) and Potomac Falls’…
Colonels’ boys can’t get past Kettle Run
June 1, 2011 By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- All game long, the Kettle Run boys’ soccer team had responded whenever James Wood threatened. So when Cougars goalkeeper Ryan Schmidt…
Track and Field: Regionals
May 27, 2011By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star FRONT ROYAL- The explosion. The speed. When John Simms comes off the curve and heads into the final straightaway in the 200 meters,…
Henriques scores twice to lead Colonels to title
May 25, 2011By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY- An end to James Wood senior forward Matt Henriques’ dry spell helped get Colonels coach Chris Hild an overdue dousing. Henriques…
NWD girls’ soccer: Alamo’s goal lifts Handley
May 23, 2011 By Robert Stocks WINCHESTER- Trailing by a goal to James Wood with under five minutes left in regulation, Handley senior Myrina Booker evened the score, but the…
NWD softball: Hawks rally past Colonels
May 23, 2011 By David Selig WINCHESTER- The James Wood softball team committed five errors in the first four innings of Saturday’s Northwestern District semifinal against Skyline. But with freshman…
NWD boys’ soccer: Yost helps Wood edge Sherando on PKs
May 23, 2011 By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY- As the James Wood boys’ soccer team prepared for overtime, goalkeeper Elliot Shiben couldn’t help but comment on the thickness…
Baseball: Judges 6 Colonels 2
May 21, 2011 By Mark SawyerSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- After finishing the regular season winless in Northwestern District play, not many people were giving the Handley baseball team…
GIRLS’ SOCCER
Colonels 2, Hawks 1 WINCHESTER– Cat Woznak and Stephanie Roby scored goals as James Wood advanced to the Northwestern District semifinals with a win over Skyline in Thursday’s play-in game…
Wilson rises to top of girls’ ladder
May 20, 2011 By Robert Stocks WINCHESTER- After finishing as the Northwestern District runner-up in singles a season ago, Headley Wilson felt like she still had something to prove. And…
Wood boys win meet
May 20, 2011 By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star FRONT ROYAL- Let’s just say James Wood junior John Simms can do it all, and leave it at that. Simms set a…
Girl’s Soccer: Northwestern District Tournament
The NWD tournament play-in game between James Wood and Skyline will now start at 5:00 PM at Handley.
Baseball: Northwestern District Tournament
The Millbrook-Skyline regular season baseball game cannot be completed until tomorrow. As a result, the Northwestern District Tournament will begin on Friday at James Wood High School with the following…
NW District Girls Tennis
Wolfe to face Wilson in girls’ singles final May 18, 2011 Star staff report WINCHESTER- Sherando junior Sarah Wolfe upset Handley sophomore Jessie Nolan in the semifinals of the Northwestern…
Softball: Colonels 11, Judges 0
WINCHESTER– Kierstyn Peacoe struck out 11 batters over five innings as James Wood blanked visiting Handley in a Northwestern District game Monday night. The game was called after five innings…
Wood baseball edges Handley
May 17, 2011 By Mark SawyerSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- If the regular season baseball finale between Northwestern District rivals James Wood and Handley is any indication, Thursday’s district…
Handley girls clinch 1st regular season district title
May 17, 2011 By Greg HuttonSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- As the regular season draws to a close, most teams hope for, above all, one thing: the ability to…
Colonels claim regular season title
May 17, 2011 By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- James Wood boys’ soccer coach Chris Hild pumped his fist toward the air, and the Colonels’ players jogged out of the…
Colonel boys win Last Chance meet
WINCHESTER– The James Wood boys’ track and field team edged Clarke County by four points to win the Last Chance Invitational Friday night at Millbrook High School. The Colonels scored…
Copley to play at Shepherd
WINCHESTER– James Wood High School senior Matt Copley has announced Thursday that he’ll play baseball at Shepherd University. Shepherd competes in the Division II West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and…
BASEBALL
Hawks 6, Colonels 5 FRONT ROYAL– Skyline scored five runs in the first inning and held on for a Northwestern District victory over visiting James Wood on Thursday. Joe Bass…
GIRLS’ SOCCER
Colonels 7, Hawks 0 WINCHESTER– Sarah Callaham had three goals and an assist and Cat Woznak added two goals and an assist as James Wood blew past visiting Skyline in…
BOYS’ SOCCER
Colonels 5, Hawks 0 FRONT ROYAL– Danny Aldstadt scored a pair of goals, and teammate Spencer Marfing added a goal and three assists in the Colonels’ Northwestern District victory over…
Softball: Hawks 7, Colonels 1
FRONT ROYAL– Skyline scored all seven of its runs in the first two innings and Sarah Beamer only allowed two James Wood hits as the Hawks pulled into a tie…
NWD Girls’ Tennis Semifinals: 5-4 win sends Warriors to regionals
May 13, 2011 By Robert StocksThe Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY- Sherando and James Wood split six singles matches and then split the first two doubles matches in Thursday’s Northwestern District…
GIRL’S TRACK AND FIELD
The James Wood girls swept Skyline 109-17 and R-MA 109-16. Two Colonel girls were double-winners – Rachael White (the 100 hurdles and 300 hurdles) and Laura Seymour (the high jump…
BOYS TRACK AND FIELD
Wood boys win district FRONT ROYAL- The James Wood boys clinched the Northwestern District regular season title by beating Skyline as part of a tri-meet at Skyline High School. The…
Pioneers advance in tennis
May 12, 2011 From Star staff reports WINCHESTER- After both won in singles, Matt Cress and Greg Meuser teamed up for the clinching point at No. 1 doubles to lead…
Colonels 11, Pioneers 1
WINCHESTER- Charlotte Viands drove in four runs and Morgan Baker scored four times as visiting James Wood beat Millbrook in a Northwestern District game shortened to five innings because of…
Pioneers defeat James Wood 1-0
May 11, 2011 From Star staff reports WINCHESTER- Jennifer Share’s second half goal gave Millbrook’s girls’ soccer team a 1-0 win over visiting James Wood in a Northwestern District game…
Baker and red-hot Millbrook top Colonels
May 11, 2011 By Robert Stocks WINCHESTER- When Millbrook pitcher Brady Baker left the mound one out away from a complete game Tuesday night against James Wood, left fielder Drew…
Pioneer boys edge Wood in OT
May 11, 2011 By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- The Millbrook boys’ soccer team finally got a reward for all the overtime it’s been putting in. Playing their fifth straight…
Pioneer boys edge Wood in OT
May 11, 2011 By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- The Millbrook boys’ soccer team finally got a reward for all the overtime it’s been putting in. Playing their fifth straight…
Pioneer boys edge Wood in OT
May 11, 2011 By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- The Millbrook boys’ soccer team finally got a reward for all the overtime it’s been putting in. Playing their fifth straight…
Girl’s Tennis
Colonels 6, Pioneers 3 WINCHESTER– James Wood swept all three doubles matches to clinch a Northwestern District win over Millbrook Monday afternoon. Headley Wilson, Tarah Wampler, and Fae Schweitzer all…
Boy’s Tennis
Pioneers 6, Colonels 3 WINCHESTER– Millbrook won two of three doubles matches to clinch a Northwestern District win over James Wood Monday afternoon. Matt Cress and Greg Meuser won at…
Girl’s ABI
By Jeremy Stafford – jstafford@nvdaily.com WINCHESTER — Krista DeCeault, her face unchanged from the moment she began the 3,200-meter run, had time to trot off the track, gather her wits,…
Colonels’ boys land in second at ABI
May 9, 2011 By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- James Wood junior John Simms truly loves the 100 meters, and Colonels track coach Matt Stegmaier thinks Simms can be a…
SOFTBALL
Falcons 8, Colonels 5 (8 inn.) WINCHESTER– Sarah Kleinfelter hit a three-run home run in the eighth inning to lift Fauquier to a non-district win at James Wood Thursday. Kleinfelter,…
Wood baseball wins in the 9th
May 6, 2011 From Star staff reports WINCHESTER- Garret Cunningham went 3 for 5 and drove in A.J. Eubank with the winning run in the bottom of the ninth as…
BOYS’ SOCCER
Colonels 4, Falcons 2 WINCHESTER– Michael Carter, Logan Yost and Spencer Marfing each had a goal and an assist as the James Wood boys’ soccer team beat visiting Fauquier in…
Girl’s Tennis
Falcons 7, Colonels 2 WARRENTON– Fauquier won five singles matches to take command in a non-district victory over James Wood Thursday. James Wood’s Headley Wilson won 10-2 over Fauquier’s Kayla…
Sherando 2, James Wood 1
STEPHENS CITY By scoring a goal in each half, Sherando upset first-place James Wood on Tuesday. Austin Wernecke scored in the first half for the Warriors, and Taylor Ruths scored…
Baseball
May 4, 2011 By Greg Brill Special to The Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY- An infield hit by senior Dominique Porter drove home the winning run in Sherando’s 4-3 baseball victory…
Warriors complete sweep of Colonels
May 4, 2011 By Mark Sawyer Special to The Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY- The last time Sherando and James Wood met on the softball field, the rivals played a classic…
GIRLS’ TENNIS
Warriors 6, Colonels 3 WINCHESTER– Sherando won four of six singles matches to take control of its Northwestern District match Tuesday at James Wood. Lexi Aulabaugh (No. 2), Aly Myers…
BOYS’ TENNIS
Warriors 8, Colonels 1 STEPHENS CITY– Kaleb Nguyen (No. 1), Trey Scott (No. 2), Chris Mikus (No. 4) and Parker Campanella (No. 6) each won singles matches 10-0 as Sherando…
GIRLS’ SOCCER
Colonels 2, Warriors 0 WINCHESTER– Seniors Marissa Messer and Katy Spencer each scored in the first half as James Wood beat visiting Sherando in a Northwestern District match Tuesday. Messer…
GIRLS’ TENNIS
Colonels 7, Eagles 2 BERRYVILLE– Four days after losing to Clarke County 5-4, James Wood turned the tables in a non-district match. The Colonels (4-9) swept doubles and also got…
GIRLS’ TENNIS
Eagles 5, Colonels 4 WINCHESTER- Clarke County’s girls’ tennis team won two of three doubles matches to edge host James Wood in a non-district match Thursday. Sophia Neuber and Clara…
Peacoe Ks a school-record 17 for Wood
April 29, 2011From Star staff reports MARTINSBURG, W.Va.- James Wood freshman pitcher Kierstyn Peacoe struck out a school-record 17 batters to lead the Colonels’ softball team to a 5-1 non-district…
GIRLS’ TENNIS
Colonels 5, Applemen 2 BUNKER HILL- James Wood won three of four singles matches to defeat Musselman (W.Va.) in Wednesday afternoon’s non-district match. James Wood’s Headley Wilson won at both…
BOYS’ TENNIS
Colonels 5, Applemen 4 WINCHESTER- Sam Adams got his first singles win of the year at No. 6 as James Wood edged visiting Musselman (W.Va.) in a non-district match Wednesday.…
TRACK & FIELD
Pioneer girls, Wood boys win WINCHESTER– Millbrook High School’s girls’ track team edged James Wood and Musselman (W.Va.) in a tri-meet Wednesday at James Wood High School. The Pioneers finished…
Colonels 9, Applemen 0
WINCHESTER– Erin McCarthy pitched a four-hit shutout and went 3 for 4 with two RBIs at the plate to lead James Wood to a non-district win against Musselman (W.Va.) Wednesday.…
BASEBALL
Applemen 2, Colonels 1 WINCHESTER– Musselman scored two runs in the fourth inning to edge James Wood in Wednesday night’s non-district game that was called after 5 innings because of…
BOYS’ TENNIS
Hawks 5, Colonels 4 FRONT ROYAL– Devin Carter (No. 1), Chris Haskiell (No. 2) and Chad Schott (No. 4) each won in singles, but visiting James Wood dropped a Northwestern…
Softball: Colonels 4, Huskies 3
WINCHESTER– James Wood scored twice in the bottom of the seventh to defeat Tuscarora in a non-district game Tuesday. The Colonels (9-2-1), which surrendered a 2-1 lead in the top…
Baseball: Huskies 3, Colonels 1
WINCHESTER– Tuscarora scored twice in the fifth inning to break a 1-1 tie and went on to a non-district win over James Wood Tuesday at R. Charles Hott Field. For…
BOYS’ TENNIS
Colonels 4, Applemen 3 INWOOD, W.Va.– Devin Carter (No. 1) and Preston Kemp (No. 3) won singles matches as James Wood beat host Musselman (W.Va.) in a non-district match Monday.…
Girl’s Tennis
Colonels 8, Applemen 1 WINCHESTER– James Wood improved to 2-8 with a non-district victory over visiting Musselman (W.Va.) on Monday. In singles, Headley Wilson (No. 1), Tarah Wampler (No. 2),…
GIRLS’ TENNIS
Judges 6, Colonels 3 WINCHESTER- Handley remained undefeated in the Northwestern District with a win Thursday at James Wood. Kathryn Bock (No. 2), Sparkle Kitchin (No. 3), Madeline Hardy (No.…
Handley boys’ tennis sweeps
April 22, 2011 From Star staff reports WINCHESTER- Taylor Watts and Matt Drunagel each won a singles match by a 10-0 score as Handley’s boys’ tennis team swept visiting James…
Colonels shut out Handley in softball
April 22, 2011 By Mark SawyerSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- Fresh off a victory over Skyline that vaulted them into sole possession of second place in the Northwestern District,…
Head of the class
Wood beats Handley for 1st place in the district April 22, 2011 By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- James Wood coach Chris Hild hugged senior forward Matt Henriques, then caught…
Girl’s Soccer
April 22, 2011 By Robert Stocks WINCHESTER- When a give-and-go play between Cindy Quarles and Myrina Booker left Booker practically within arm’s reach of the goal, the Judges’ senior midfielder…
Cunningham lifts James Wood to win over Handley in 7th inning
April 22, 2011 By Greg BrillSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- It’s said that baseball is a game of inches. James Wood’s Frank Minor can vouch for that. When he…
BASEBALL: Skyline 1 James Wood 0
By Jerry Holsworth sports@nvdaily.com WINCHESTER — Skyline’s Joe Bass was superb on the mound, and a home run by Ty Helmick provided the only offense the Hawks needed to upend…
BOYS’ TENNIS: Colonels 5, Hawks 4
WINCHESTER– Devin Carter, Chris Haskiell and Chad Schott each factored in two victories as James Wood beat visiting Skyline in a Northwestern District match Monday. Each of those players won…
GIRLS’ TENNIS: Colonels 5, Hawks 4
FRONT ROYAL– Headley Wilson and Tarah Wampler’s win at No. 1 doubles clinched James Wood’s first victory of the season Monday afternoon at Skyline. The Colonels (1-7, 1-4 Northwestern District)…
GIRLS’ SOCCER: Colonels 7, Hawks 0
FRONT ROYAL- Marissa Maddalena scored 40 seconds in and James Wood never looked back in a Northwestern District win Monday night at Skyline. Maddalena also had an assist in a…
BOY’S SOCCER: Colonels 6, Hawks 0
WINCHESTER– Six James Wood players scored in a rout of visiting Skyline on Monday. Spencer Marfing, Matt Henriques, Nick Peacemaker, Tommy Houser, Michael Carter and Josh Marts each found the…
Wood softball rallies to win in the 8th
April 19, 2011 By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- Prior to the bottom of the seventh inning Monday, James Wood softball coach Ted McDaniel told his team, “You’ve got no…
Pena wins K&N Pro Series East race
April 18, 2011From Star staff report SOUTH BOSTON- Sergio Pena raced to the checkered flag for his first career victory in the NASCAR’s K&N Pro Series East South Boston 150…
Garber and Copley help Colonels beat Millbrook
April 16, 2011 By Robert Stocks WINCHESTER- When James Wood’s Daniel Garber grounded out to end the sixth inning Friday night, it was the first time Millbrook kept the Colonels’…
Girl’s Tennis
Pioneers 5, Colonels 4 WINCHESTER– Millbrook won five of six singles matches Thursday to defeat host James Wood in a Northwestern District match. Jenny Beasley (No. 2), Ifeanyi Coates (No.…
BOYS’ TENNIS
Pioneers 6, Colonels 3 WINCHESTER– Millbrook won five singles matches to clinch a Northwestern District victory over visiting James Wood on Thursday. Matt Cress (No. 1), Daniel Rice (No. 3),…
Millbrook and Wood girls play to a scoreless deadlock
April 15, 2011 By Robert Stocks WINCHESTER- After taking each others’ best shots for 90 minutes, neither Millbrook nor James Wood could deliver the knockout blow in Thursday night’s Northwestern…
Peacoe returns, lifts Colonels
April 15, 2011 By Mark SawyerSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- When Kierstyn Peacoe sprained her ankle April 7 against Sherando, James Wood softball coach Ted McDaniel said he didn’t…
James Wood boys hold on vs. Pioneers
April 15, 2011 By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- James Wood senior forward Matt Henriques deservedly gets a lot of attention from opposing defenses because of his speed and skills.…
TRACK & FIELD
WINCHESTER- The James Wood High School boys’ track team defeated Sherando and Washington (W.Va.) in a home meet Wednesday. The Colonels finished with 67 points, while the Warriors scored 46…
GIRLS’ TENNIS
WINCHESTER- Headley Wilson won at No. 1 singles and paired with Tarah Wampler for a victory at No. 1 doubles, but those were James Wood’s only wins in a non-district…
GIRLS’ SOCCER
PURCELLVILLE- Kaleigh Fincham made 12 saves and a remodeled defense helped James Wood draw at Loudoun Valley on Monday. With Kat Woznak, typically a midfielder/forward, dropping back to sweeper, the…
Wood boys take early district lead
April 8, 2011 By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star It’s only one Northwestern District boys’ soccer win, but at James Wood, excitement is definitely in the air. “Oh man. I’m so…
BOYS’ TENNIS
Warriors 9, Colonels 0 WINCHESTER- Sherando dropped a total of just six games while cruising to a sweep of host James Wood in a Northwestern District match Thursday. Kaleb Nguyen…
GIRLS’ TENNIS
Warriors 5, Colonels 4 STEPHENS CITY- Host Sherando took two of three doubles matches to edge James Wood in a Northwestern District match Thursday. Emmy Bossung and Lexi Aulabaugh won…
Gray lifts Sherando with bat and arm
April 8, 2011 By Greg BrillSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- His team may have been down a run early Thursday night, but Sherando baseball coach Pepper Martin knew he…
Sherando’s Sirbaugh nets another winner
April 8, 2011 By Robert Stocks STEPHENS CITY- Shortly after Sherando’s players shook hands with James Wood following the final whistle Thursday night, Warriors senior Megan Sirbaugh sought out sophomore…
Warriors beat James Wood in the 9th
April 8, 2011 By Mark SawyerSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- Early in the season Sherando and James Wood have proven to be the two best softball teams in the…
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Boy’s Tennis: Vikings 7, Colonels 2
WINCHESTER– Devin Carter (No. 1) and Chris Haskiell (No. 2) won their singles matches, but host James Wood dropped a non-district match to Loudoun Valley on Wednesday. Carter was a…
Girl’s Tennis: Vikings 6, Colonels 3
PURCELLVILLE– Headley Wilson won in both singles and doubles action, but James Wood lost a non-district match at Loudoun Valley on Wednesday. Wilson won at No. 1 singles and teamed…
Vikings have answers to sweep series with Wood
April 6, 2011By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- Loudoun Valley didn’t blink an eye when James Wood senior forward Matt Henriques opened the scoring just 30 seconds into the game…
Baseball
April 5, 2011 By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star Payne did a pretty good job keeping Lowery nice and comfortable in the dugout from that point on, though. Payne, a senior,…
Softball Colonels pull together and knock off Jefferson
April 5, 2011 By Mark SawyerSpecial to The Winchester Star With the score tied 4-4 and the Colonels batting in the top of the seventh inning, the skies opened and…
Boy’s Tennis
Patriots 8, Colonels 1 WINCHESTER– Devin Carter and Chris Haskiell won in a tie-breaker at No. 1 doubles, but that was James Wood’s lone victory in a non-district loss to…
Bulldogs 12, Colonels 4
MARTINSBURG, W.Va.– Daniel Garber went 2 for 3 with two RBIs, but James Wood fell to host Martinsburg (W.Va.) in a non-district game Friday night. Garret Cunningham went 1 for…
Alaniz signs to play for D-II team
April 1, 2011By David SeligThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- David Alaniz said he’s had visions of playing college football ever since he first put on the pads at the age of…
Boy’s Tennis: Patriots 9, Colonels 0
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va.– Host Washington (W.Va.) swept James Wood in a non-district match Tuesday. Cullen Irving posted an 8-0 win at No. 5 singles for the Patriots, and Adam Crum…
Softball: Colonels 7, Patriots 2
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va.– Freshman Kierstyn Peacoe struck out 13 batters and threw a three-hitter to lead James Wood to a non-district win over Washington (W.Va.) on Tuesday. Peacoe (3-1), who…
Baseball: Patriots 7, Colonels 2
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va.– Washington (W.Va.) scored five runs in the first and handed James Wood a non-district loss Tuesday. The Colonels (2-3) were led by Frank Minor (1 for 1…
All-Area Girls Swim Team
Lew and Whitacre named to 2nd Team Coach of the Year: Joe Knight, Sherando Swimmer of the Year: Megan De Jong, Sherando First TeamMegan De Jong, Sherando — A junior,…
James Wood Boys’ Soccer wins 6-0
March 29, 2011 From Star staff reports WINCHESTER- Tommy Houser and Matt Henriques scored two goals apiece to lead the James Wood boys’ soccer team to its first win of…
Boy’s Basketball All-Area Team
Skinner and Smith Named to Team Coach of the Year: Scott Mankins, Millbrook Player of the Year: Kervin Rameau, SVCA First teamKervin Rameau, SVCA — The Northern Virginia Daily Player…
Thorne earns 1st Team All-Area
Shannan Thorne, James Wood — The senior center averaged 18.2 points and 17.6 rebounds per game for the Colonels this season. Thorne also averaged 4.3 steals a game and shot…
Wood softball rallies to victory
March 26, 2011By Mark SawyerSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- Coming off last season’s 3-18 campaign, the James Wood High School softball team is trying to build momentum in what…
Fast start lifts Colonels
March 26, 2011By Robert Stocks WINCHESTER- Getting off to a fast start was something that had been lacking through the James Wood High School baseball team’s first three games. But…
Girl’s Track & Field: Preview
James Wood Coach:Matt Stegmaier, 6th year Last year:4th in Northwestern meet Key losses:Rachel Carson, Kelsey Van Sickler, Caitlin Lee Top returning athletes:Morgan Craig, So., hurdles; Taylor Hall, So., jumps; Shannan…
Colonels 4, Cougars 4, suspended in 7th
SHENANDOAH JUNCTION, W.Va.- James Wood and Jefferson (W.Va.) played to a 4-4 tie when rain suspended the game in the top of the seventh inning Wednesday. James Wood coach Ted…
Baseball: Jefferson 5 James Wood 1
March 24, 2011From Star staff reports SHENANDOAH JUNCTION, W.Va.- Jefferson (W.Va.) scored two runs in the first and three more in the third to defeat James Wood 5-1 in a…
Preview: Boy’s Track & Field
Coach:Matt Stegmaier, 6th year Last year:Northwestern District regular season and meet champions; tied for 9th in Region II meet Key losses:James Thorne, Aaron Shiffler, Jamel Johnson Top returning athletes:John Simms,…
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Girl’s Soccer Preview
Coach:Jim Carden, fourth year Last year:3-10-4, 2-4-2 Northwestern Key losses:Tori Roach; Becca Jenkins, Deanna Shenk Top returning players:Cat Woznak, Sr. F; Haley Fincham, GK; Sr; Sara Callaham, Jr. M; Katie…
Baseball Preview
Coach: Jared Mounts, ninth year Last year: 3-18 (2-6 Northwestern) Key losses: Brock Lockhart, 3B; Cody Vorous, C; Cooper Franks, P Top returning players: Tyler Dick, Sr. C; Mitchell Prelip,…
BOYS’ TENNIS
Judges 9, Colonels 0 WINCHESTER– Handley dropped just five games in singles in beating host James Wood in the Northwestern District opener for both teams Thursday. Daniel Park won 10-2…
GIRLS’ TENNIS
Judges 5, Colonels 4 WINCHESTER– Sparkle Kitchin, Madeline Hardy, and Emily Smith all won in singles to help Handley edge James Wood in Thursday’s Northwestern District match. The Judges (1-0)…
GIRLS’ SOCCER
Colonels 1, Knights 0 BRIDGEWATER– Sarah Callaham scored off a Megan Hammond assist in the 68th minute to lead James Wood to a non-district victory over Turner Ashby Thursday. The…
BOYS’ SOCCER
Colonels 1, Knights 1 WINCHESTER- Turner Ashby scored with 2:30 remaining to tie James Wood in its season opener Thursday in a non-district game at Kelican Stadium. Spencer Marfing scored…
SOFTBALL
LEESBURG- Morgan Baker’s three-run home run paved the way for the Colonels’ first win in Thursday’s non-district game against Tuscarora. Baker, who also had a single and two runs, hit…
James Wood baseball notches 1st win
March 18, 2011 From Star staff reports LEESBURG- Garret Cunningham pitched five innings for the win and hit an RBI double to lead the James Wood baseball team to a…
Boy’s Tennis Preview
Coach:Rob Haskiell, 1st year Last year:5-13 Key losses:Thom Schweitzer (2) Top returning players:Chris Haskiell Sr.; Devin Carter, Jr.; Chad Schott Jr.; Preston Kemp, Jr. Key newcomers:None mentioned Outlook:After four years…
Girl’s Tennis
Vikings 7, Colonels 2 WINCHESTER– Loudoun Valley swept five of the six singles matches in Monday’s non-district win over James Wood in the season opener for both teams. James Wood…
Baseball
Vikings 6, Colonels 3 PURCELLVILLE– Loudoun Valley defeated James Wood in the season opener for both teams Monday afternoon. Daniel Garber went 1 for 2 with an RBI single, and…
Softball
Vikings 5, Colonels 4 PURCELLVILLE– Loudoun Valley hit a two-run double with no outs in the bottom of the seventh to defeat James Wood in the Colonels’ season opener Monday.…
Boy’s Soccer
Vikings 3, Colonels 1 PURCELLVILLE– James Wood dropped its season opener with a non-district loss to Loudoun Valley Monday. Matt Henriques scored off a Spencer Marfing assist for the Colonels.
Softball Preview
Coach:Ted McDaniel, 11th year Last year:3-18, 1-7 Northwestern District Key losses:Whitney Dennis, C; Morgan McCarthy, 1B; Lauren Myers, P; Felicity Eiland, SS. Top returning players:Erin McCarthy, Sr. 3B/P; Rachel Largent,…
2010 Hall of Fame Members
Wayne G. “Ted” ReedClass of 1962 – Football, Basketball, Baseball Richard Lee WoolfClass of 1969 – Cross Country, Track & Field Kenneth T. “Ken” SineClass of 1984 – Football, Basketball,…
Sherando boys top Colonels
February 24, 2011 By David Selig The Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY- The fourth meeting of the season between the Sherando and James Wood boys’ basketball teams followed a similar script…
Standing tall: Big men shine for Warriors
By Tommy Keeler Jr. – tkeeler@nvdaily.com FRONT ROYAL — George Asare was frustrated. The Sherando senior wasn’t happy with how he played in the first half. The 6-foot-6-inch forward made…
Boys’ Basketball District Final Previews
No. 2 Sherando (11-11) vs. No. 5 James Wood (6-17) February 18, 2011 By David Selig An upset isn’t out of the question if James Wood plays as well as…
Colonels oust No. 1 Pioneers
February 17, 2011 By David Selig – The Winchester Star FRONT ROYAL – The 0-8 team that nobody wants to play is going to keep on playing. Proving that the…
Boys’ Basketball District Semifinal Previews
February 16, 2011By David Selig NORTHWESTERN DISTRICT(at Skyline High School)No. 1 Millbrook vs. No. 5 James Wood, 6 p.m. The Pioneers (15-6) have won seven straight district games, but no…
Swimming
February 14, 2011 From Star staff reports FORK UNION- Sherando junior Megan De Jong had two top-five finishes to lead the Warriors to ninth place Saturday at the Region II…
Elite 11 qualify for state
Bean among four area region champs February 14, 2011 By Robert Niedzwiecki ORANGE- A kneeling Mark Bean let out a loud, coarse cough, and for several moments, he kept his…
Wrestling – Regional Tournament (Day 1)
February 12, 2011From Star staff reports ORANGE- Millbrook placed six wrestlers in the semifinals, but the Pioneers are in second behind defending champion Fauquier after the first day of the…
Colonels advance to semifinal
February 12, 2011By Robert Stocks FRONT ROYAL- Facing a winless James Wood team in the Northwestern District tournament play-in game turned out to be more than just a technicality for…
Handley boys edge Wood
February 9, 2011 By Robert Stocks WINCHESTER- Handley boys’ basketball coach Tommy Dixon knows you can’t take anything for granted in the Northwestern District this year. After all, the Judges…
Judges’ girls top Colonels
February 9, 2011 By Mark SawyerSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- At the beginning of the season, Northwestern District rivals James Wood and Handley both had high expectations for their…
Wood falls to Skyline
February 11, 2011 By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY- Once again, the James Wood girls’ basketball team fought hard and pushed a Northwestern District opponent. Once again, it wasn’t…
Making her minutes count
February 5, 2011 It’s the point of the game when fans start packing up their belongings, a time when the outcome is officially no longer in doubt. In basketball they…
Hawks 56, Colonels 47
FRONT ROYAL- Ryan Dyke scored 15 points and Skyline hit 10 3-pointers in a Northwestern District victory over visiting James Wood. Eli McEathron had 14 points and a team-high four…
Hawks 64, Colonels 58
FRONT ROYAL– Taylor Henry scored 25 points to pace Skyline to a Northwestern District win over visiting James Wood. Shannan Thorne scored 23 points, and Erica Hepner added 10 for…
The weight is over
Healthier diet has Landis shooting for a state title February 4, 2011 By Robert Niedzwiecki – The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- Cody Landis’ state title chances crumbled when he ran out…
Girl’s Basketball
By Mark SawyerSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- Running the table for a second consecutive undefeated regular season may not have been one of the primary preseason goals for the…
Pioneers survive scare
WINCHESTER- When Millbrook’s Rze Culbreath does shooting drills in practice, he sometimes switches and takes shots with his left hand. Culbreath isn’t really ambidextrous, but the Pioneers’ sophomore guard turned…
Wrestling
FRONT ROYAL– The Millbrook High School wrestling team defeated James Wood 45-22 in a dual match Monday at Warren County High School, completing a perfect run through the Northwestern District…
Girl’s Basketball
January 31, 2011 By David Selig STEPHENS CITY- Erin Drumheller was in the middle of a television interview following Saturday’s game, when Sherando girls’ basketball coach Kevin Reed had a…
Warrior boys top Colonels
January 31, 2011 By David Selig STEPHENS CITY- When Mason Smith picked up his third foul Saturday night at Sherando, it seemed like a fairly innocuous moment. James Wood trailed…
Sergio Pena back in D4D
January 28, 2011By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- NASCAR is attaching itself to Sergio Pena for another year. On Wednesday, NASCAR announced that Pena – a James Wood High School…
WRESTLING
Wood, Millbrook, Skyline tri moved WINCHESTER– Along with a number of postponements from Wednesday night, the wrestling tri-match involving James Wood, Millbrook and Skyline has been moved to Warren County…
Skyline girls top Colonels
January 25, 2011 By Mark SawyerSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- With Millbrook and Sherando sitting solidly atop the Northwestern District girls’ basketball standings, the remaining three teams know that…
Hawks get key victory at Wood
January 25, 2011 By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- The Hawks (12-4, 1-2 Northwestern) hit three 3-pointers in building a 21-9 lead after one quarter and never cooled off. Led…
Warriors sweep Colonels
WINCHESTER- The Sherando boys won 127-40 and the girls won 117-53 in a Northwestern District dual meet Friday at the War Memmorial Building. The Warrior boys were led by Tanner…
Scott leads Handley’s girls to win
January 22, 2011By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- There were many times Friday that it appeared as if the James Wood girls’ basketball team very well might come back on…
Judges edge Colonels
January 22, 2011By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- The Handley High School boys’ basketball team certainly wasn’t happy with Tuesday’s loss to Northwestern District rival Sherando. But if hadn’t happened,…
Colonels sweep tri
MARTINSBURG, W.Va.- James Wood defeated Handley 57-15 and Martinsburg 42-35 in a tri competition Wednesday. Taylor Swartz, Dan Maguschak, Eric Arkfeld, Andrew Kimbro, Cory Schrock and Mark Bean each went…
Colonels 60, Patriots 50
WINCHESTER- Shannan Thorne had 22 points and 22 rebounds as James Wood rallied in the second half to defeat Washington (W.Va.) on Wednesday. Washington led 29-25 at the half, but…
Boy’s Basketball
Markee Smith scored 15 points and Mike Adams and Charles Haigler each added 11 as Washington (W.Va.) defeated visiting James Wood Wednesday night. Mason Smith led the Colonels (3-10) with…
Eagles avenge loss to Wood
January 17, 2011 By Mark Sawyer BERRYVILLE- Coaches are always trying to find something to spark their teams to play better, or maybe find that one game that will motivate…
Pioneers edge Colonels
January 15, 2011 By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- For the Millbrook High School boys’ basketball team, its five 3-pointers were part of a beautiful work of art that it…
Girl’s Basketball
January 15, 2011 By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- Ordinarily, any team in the state would take a situation in which it outshoots Millbrook, the defending Group AA Division 3…
Applemen 52, Colonels 47
INWOOD, W.Va.- James Wood led 20-12 at the half, but the Colonels were outscored 40-27 in the second half of Monday’s non-district loss to host Musselman (W.Va.) Chris Skinner had…
Girl’s Basketball
NWOOD, W.Va.- Shannan Thorne scored 22 points and grabbed 18 rebounds to lead the James Wood High School girls’ basketball team to a 44-32 non-district win at Musselman (W.Va.) Monday.…
Colonels outlast Eagles in triple OT
January 10, 2011 By David SeligThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- Taking the court just 19 hours after a disappointing loss to Sherando, the James Wood boys’ basketball team probably wasn’t interested…
Wood girls hang on to defeat Clarke in OT
January 10, 2011 By David SeligThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- Some coaches might have warned Shannan Thorne to be careful when she re-entered Saturday’s game with four fouls early in the…
Girl’s Basketball
January 8, 2011By Mark SawyerThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- What a difference a year makes. It’s been well documented how improved the Sherando High School girls’ basketball team is from last…
Boy’s Basketball
January 8, 2011By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- After Wednesday’s loss to Washington (W.Va.) High School, Sherando junior center Terry Wood said the Warriors wanted to make a statement Friday…
Colonels split matches
SHENANDOAH JUNCTION, W.Va. – James Wood defeated host Jefferson (W.Va) 45-25 but lost to Hedgesville (W.Va.) 45-22 in dual matches Wednesday. Going 2-0 for the Colonels were Cody Landis (125),…
Alumni News
January 5, 2011 From Star staff reports WINCHESTER- Devon McTavish, a 26-year-old defender for D.C. United and a James Wood High School graduate, is featured in the January edition of…
Wood girls fall to ‘Dogs
January 5, 2011 By Robert StocksThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- Even though Martinsburg led by as many as 14 points with just over three minutes left in the third quarter, James…
Bulldogs 62, Colonels 38
MARTINSBURG, W.Va.- Martinsburg (W.Va.) had 12 players score in a non-district victory over visiting James Wood. Jordan Robinson led the Bulldogs with 14 points. Mason Smith scored 12 to lead…
Colonels 51, Rams 46
STRASBURG- James Wood broke a 26-26 halftime tie by outscoring Strasburg 16-10 in the third quarter, and the Colonels went on to win the consolation of the Northern Virginia Daily…
Colonels tie for 5th in tourney
Landis, Swartz claim titles for James Wood December 31, 2010By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- For much of his 125-pound final, James Wood High School senior Cody Landis was in…
Willie Walters Tournament
WINCHESTER- Sherando High School’s wrestling team sent five wrestlers into the championship semifinals to put the Warriors in third place after the first day of the Willie Walters wrestling tournament…
Colonels 47, Rams 34
STRASBURG- Mason Smith scored 14 points to lead James Wood to a victory over Strasburg in the consolation game at the Northern Virginia Daily Tournament at Strasburg High School Wednesday…
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
STRASBURG- Luray built up a 42-14 lead after three quarters in knocking off the Colonels in the semifinals of the Northern Virginia Daily Classic Tuesday at Strasburg High School. James…
Bulldogs 72, Colonels 60
STRASBURG- Josh McKenzie scored 19 points to lead Luray to a win over James Wood in the first round of the Northern Virginia Daily Tournament Monday night at Strasburg High…
Cougars 82, Colonels 55
SHENANDOAH JUNCTION, W.Va. – D.J. Washington scored a game-high 23 points, leading Jefferson’s non-district victory over James Wood Wednesday night. The Cougars led 40-30 at the half, and outscored James…
Eagles ‘D’ smothers Colonels
December 21, 2010 By Mark SawyerSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- Last week, the Hedgesville (W.Va.) boys’ basketball team allowed only 29 points in a win over Sherando. Through three…
Thorne leads Wood to win over Clarke
December 20, 2010 By MARK SAWYERThe Winchester Star BERRYVILLE- After just over a week off, James Wood High School girls basketball coach Rhonda Slider wasn’t sure what to expect from…
Boys Basketball Preview
Coach:Al Smith, 3rd season. Last year:10-14 (3-4 Northwestern), reached district tournament final, lost to Sherando in Region II Division 4 quarterfinals. Key losses:Trae Tinsman, Brock Lockhart, James Thorne, Cooper Franks.…
Season has father-son feel to it
December 14, 2010By David SeligThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- As his son Jackson went through the various levels of youth basketball, Millbrook coach Scott Mankins promised his wife that, beyond being…
2 Colonels win titles
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. – James Wood’s Taylor Swartz and Cody Landis both won titles at the Max Horz Invitational wrestling tournament at Berkeley Springs High School Saturday. Swartz (103 pounds)…
BOYS’ BASKETBALL
WARRENTON- Fauquier connected on seven 3-pointers in non-district victory over James Wood Friday night. Darius Stanford scored 14 to lead Fauquier. The Falcons led 31-25 at the half, and took…
SWIMMING
WINCHESTER- Handley High School’s swim team swept James Wood in Friday night’s Northwestern District meet at Jim Barnett Park. Handley’s girls defeated James Wood 92-78, and the Judges’ boys rolled…
WRESTLING
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. – Sherando sent six wrestlers through to the championship semifinals after the first day of the Max Horz Invitational wrestling tournament at Berkeley Springs High School on…
Girl’s Basketball
WINCHESTER- Shannan Thorne had 16 points, 16 rebounds and five steals to lead James Wood’s girls’ basketball team to a 51-43 non-district win over Fauquier. Katelyn Pennington had seven points…
Girl’s Basketball
December 8, 2010From Star staff reports WINCHESTER- Nichole Henderson scored 11 points to lead visiting Musselman (W.Va.) to a 45-42 win over James Wood’s girls’ basketball team Tuesday night. Shannan…
A spot on the plane
December 8, 2010 Robert Stocks – The Winchester Star The Shepherd University football team was returning to campus after Saturday’s 49-14 victory over No. 11 Mercyhurst (Pa.) in the NCAA…
Colonels roll past Applemen
December 8, 2010 By Mark SawyerSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- Sometimes there’s just no place like home. After suffering a disappointing season-opening loss last week at Battlefield, the James…
Girl’s Basketball
From Star staff reports WINCHESTER- Shannan Thorne’s triple double of 10 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 steals paced James Wood to a 43-38 girls’ basketball victory over Woodgrove in Friday…
Boy’s Basketball
HAYMARKET- James Wood dropped its season opener in a non-district game against Battlefield Friday. The Colonels were led by Chad Potter (18 points), Mason Smith (13 points) and Tyler Murphy…
Boys Basketball Preview
Coach: Al Smith. Last year: 11-13, lost in the Region II, Division 4 quarterfinals. Key returners: Mason Smith, Chris Skinner, Chad Potter. Key losses: Trae Tinsman, Brock Lockhart, Garrett Cunningham,…
Wrestling – Andrew Kenney Memorial Classic
December 2, 2010 By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY- The Millbrook High School wrestling team didn’t waste any time showing it means business. The Pioneers were the only team…
Northwestern District teams have tougher road to region
December 1, 2010 By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star Millbrook junior Joe Jessen is the Northwestern District’s lone returning state finalist heading into this season. The Northwestern might be any team’s…
Wood TE scores with highlight video
November 17, 2010By David SeligThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- David Alaniz’s football career at James Wood High School may be over, but the senior tight end/defensive end is still hoping to…
Wood TE scores with highlight video
November 17, 2010By David SeligThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- David Alaniz’s football career at James Wood High School may be over, but the senior tight end/defensive end is still hoping to…
Wood TE scores with highlight video
November 17, 2010By David SeligThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- David Alaniz’s football career at James Wood High School may be over, but the senior tight end/defensive end is still hoping to…
James Wood Cheerleading
November 15, 2010Star staff reports RICHMOND- James Wood High School’s competition cheerleading team finished fifth at Saturday’s VHSL Group AA state tournament at the Siegel Center. The Colonels, making just…
Shannon signs with UMES, Tierney with USC-Aiken
November 13, 2010By Robert StocksThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- James Wood High School seniors Emily Shannon and Hannah Tierney have played volleyball together since the seventh grade with the hopes of…
Louisa rolls over Wood
November 13, 2010By Shane MettlenSpecial to The Winchester Star MINERAL- After rolling past James Wood 34-7 in the opening round of the Region II, Division 4 playoffs Friday, Louisa County…
Colonels head to Lion country to face Louisa
November 12, 2010By Robert StocksThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- With a fire-breathing lion statue, fireworks, and smoke when the home team takes the field, Louisa football games are quite an experience.…
Colonels fall to Falcons
November 9, 2010 By Mark SawyerSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- Things could not have started out any better for the James Wood High School volleyball team Monday night. On…
Directions to Louisa County High School
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Wood seeded 8th in football playoffs
November 8, 2010 By DAVID SELIG The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- The James Wood football field house was, understandably, a somber place following Friday night’s 30-7 loss to rival Handley. But…
Colonels, Warriors cheer squads earn state tourney berths
November 8, 2010 Star staff report ORANGE- Even though James Wood and Sherando High School’s competition cheerleading teams are rivals, the two teams will get the unique chance of supporting…
‘Just a James Wood guy’
November 5, 2010 By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star At least, Bean thought his mind was made up. But the current James Wood High School junior linebacker hadn’t factored in something…
APPLE PICKING
November 5, 2010 By David SeligThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- Three weeks ago, when his team was preparing to go through the “meat-grinder” of facing James Wood, Handley and Sherando in…
APPLE PICKING
November 5, 2010 By David SeligThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- Three weeks ago, when his team was preparing to go through the “meat-grinder” of facing James Wood, Handley and Sherando in…
APPLE PICKING
November 5, 2010 By David SeligThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- Three weeks ago, when his team was preparing to go through the “meat-grinder” of facing James Wood, Handley and Sherando in…
Warriors top Wood for tourney title
November 5, 2010 By Mark SawyerSpecial to The Winchester Star Though the Warriors just completed winning their third consecutive Northwestern District regular season volleyball title, they had failed to win…
Wood is final district test for Warriors
November 4, 2010 By Robert StocksThe Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY- The only obstacle standing in the way of a perfect Northwestern District volleyball season for Sherando is the only district…
Wood gets to finals
November 3, 2010 By Robert StocksThe Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY- Even though James Wood might have let its intensity down a bit after taking the first two sets against Skyline,…
Colonels celebrate seniors with win
October 29, 2010By Mark SawyerSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- Maybe it was revenge, or the chance at locking up second place in the district. Maybe it was because of…
Non-district game still has plenty of meaning to Wood
October 29, 2010By David SeligThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- Facing a first-year school in a non-district game at this point of the season typically won’t generate a whole lot of buzz…
Colonels become champs of cheer
October 28, 2010By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- Immediately after finishing their routine, members of the James Wood High School cheerleading team exploded off the mat and ran to their…
Schrock, Colonels roll past Tuscarora
October 30, 2010 By Mark Sawyer Special to The Winchester Star LEESBURG- The James Wood High School football team’s run toward the playoffs took another big step Friday night with…
Wood defeats Millbrook in OT
October 23, 2010 By David Selig The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- Chandler DeHaven insists that kicking a field goal is no different than an extra point. But when the James Wood…
Volleyball
October 22, 2010 From Star staff reports WINCHESTER- The James Wood High School volleyball team took the last two games in a 3-1 (25-15, 22-25, 25-21, 25-19) Northwestern District victory…
It hangs in the balance
October 22, 2010 By David Selig – The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- As Curtis Daily sat in the Millbrook football coaches’ office doing an interview Tuesday afternoon, a television in the…
Pretty in pink
October 20, 2010 By Robert Stocks The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- James Wood High School’s volleyball team played for more than itself in Tuesday night’s second annual “Dig Pink” match. The…
Collie delivers for Colonels
October 16, 2010By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- James Wood football coach Mike Bolin called Friday night’s 21-10 Northwestern District victory over Skyline the team’s best effort of the year,…
Warriors beat Wood in 5 games
October 15, 2010 By Robert Stocks The Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY- Sherando High School’s volleyball team really hadn’t been challenged all season long in the Northwestern District. But James Wood…
Colonels look to build on effort from last week
October 15, 2010 By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- The James Wood High School football team doesn’t do moral victories. It does do optimism though, and the Colonels (3-3,…
Handley knocks off Wood
October 13, 2010 By Mark Sawyer – Special to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- It was almost all set up, the rematch everyone was waiting for. The battle between district and…
Warriors hang on to beat Colonels
October 9, 2010 By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY- The Sherando High School football team would probably rather avoid these heart-stopping finishes, but the Warriors sure aren’t complaining…
‘The whole playbook’s open’
October 8, 2010 By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star Anything goes when James Wood and Sherando get together STEPHENS CITY- Fans pretty much know what they’re going to get when…
Colonels dispatch Pioneers
October 6, 2010 By Robert Stocks The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- James Wood quickly took control of the first two sets of Tuesday night’s volleyball match at Millbrook, but the big…
Volleyball
From Star Staff Reports MARTINSBURG, W.Va.– Hannah Tierney had 10 blocks and a season-high 15 kills to lead the James Wood High School volleyball team to a 3-1 (23-25, 25-13,…
Colonels pound Tigers
By Ben Brooks sports@nvdaily.com NOKESVILLE — It took a while for James Wood’s offense to get started, but once it did the Colonels rolled to an efficient 40-7 non-district high…
Big 2nd half helps Wood roll over Tigers
October 2, 2010 By Mark Sawyer Special to The Winchester Star NOKESVILLE- Things have been tough for the James Wood High School football team the past two weeks. A pair…
Colonels hope to bounce back
October 1, 2010 By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- There’s one philosophy that’s more important than any other when a team suffers a loss like the James Wood High School…
Volleyball vs. Sherando
September 29, 2010 By Robert Stocks The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- Whenever Sherando High School’s volleyball team needed a big point in Tuesday night’s Northwestern District showdown at James Wood, senior…
Football vs. Warren County
September 25, 2010 By Kip Ritenour WINCHESTER- The disappointing look on James Wood football coach Mike Bolin’s face as he slumped down into his office chair was more than any…
Stiff challenge
Banged-up James Wood team hosts unbeaten Warren County September 24, 2010 By David Selig – The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- In several ways, tonight’s football game between James Wood and Warren…
Vote For David Alaniz
James Wood football player David Alaniz has entered a highlight video contest and he needs your vote! The contest is sponsored by PlayNextLevel.com. The winner of the contest will receive…
Cross Country
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – Handley’s Tom Delaney (17:46), Chris Arslan (18:11) and Jim Thomson (18:32) took the top three spots as the Judges’ boys defeated James Wood and host Martinsburg (W.Va.)…
Colonels induct 6
September 23, 2010 Star Staff Report WINCHESTER- Four athletes, the school’s first football coach, and the original “voice of the Colonels” will be inducted Friday into the P. Wendell Dick…
Colonels sweep doubleheader
Wood defeats Clarke and Hedgesville September 21, 2010 By Mark Sawyer Special to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- There was no championship trophy, no all-tournament team and no MVP. But for…
Colonels lose on TD with 0:34 left
September 18, 2010 By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star HEDGESVILLE, W.Va.- With just over a minute to go, James Wood High School cornerback Tripp Lewis held the ball out to…
Catching on quickly – Potter gives Colonels plenty of versatility
September 17, 2010 By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star Potter gives Colonels plenty of versatilityWINCHESTER- There was nothing to like about Trae Tinsman’s interception during practice – thrown 40 yards across…
Wood faces test on the road
September 17, 2010 By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- For James Wood High School football coach Mike Bolin, last week’s 28-7 win over Musselman (W.Va.) was about as good as…
Colonels 3, Cougars 0
WINCHESTER- Hannah Tierney had a team-best nine kills and four blocks as James Wood swept visiting Jefferson (W.Va.) 25-20, 25-18, 25-8 Tuesday night. Emily Shannon led the Colonels (6-1) with…
Colonels roll through Rams in 3
September 14, 2010 By Mark SawyerSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- Make no mistake about it, Strasburg High School has a very good volleyball team – which makes what James…
Colonels overpower Musselman
By Robert Edmonds – sports@nvdaily.com WINCHESTER — James Wood played the second of its three West Virginia opponents when it hosted Musselman Friday night. The Colonels’ smash-mouth defense almost shut…
Colonels hammer Applemen
September 11, 2010 By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- Members of the James Wood High School football could tell they were playing a good game Friday night at Kelican Stadium.…
Wood wins in sweep
September 10, 2010 By Tom MyrickSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- James Wood needed just 79 minutes to dispatch visiting Hedgesville (W.Va.) Thursday night, sweeping the Eagles 3-0 (25-12, 25-14,…
Queens of the beach
September 10, 2010 Playing high school volleyball against teams from Frederick County and West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle is certainly no day at the beach. Playing beach volleyball? Well, that’s not…
Room for improvement
With a win in hand, Colonels aim higher against Musselman September 10, 2010 By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- Last week’s season-opening 13-7 win over Washington (W.Va.) was a far…
Colonels 3, Patriots 0
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. – Emily Shannon had 11 kills to lead James Wood to a non-district win over Washington (W.Va.), 25-11, 25-11, 25-9 on Tuesday. Also leading the Colonels (3-1)…
Kristen Hartbauer : New Swim Coach
WINCHESTER- Kristen Hartbauer has been hired as the new swimming coach at James Wood, the high school announced Tuesday night. Hartbauer – who has served as the Colonels’ assistant swim…
Hottel boots Colonels to victory
September 4, 2010 By Tom MyrickSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- James Wood place kicker Peyton Hottel picked a great time to hit his first ever field goals in a…
Wood pumped up for season opener
September 3, 2010 By David SeligThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- James Wood High School will kick off a new tradition tonight, as its football players enter the field running through an…
Colonels fall in 3
September 3, 2010 By Robert StocksThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- Home openers don’t get much tougher than what the James Wood High School’s volleyball team faced Thursday night against Musselman. The…
Colonels junior prepares to take charge
By Tommy Keeler Jr. – tkeeler@nvdaily.com WINCHESTER — Mark Bean doesn’t have to worry about having someone to lift weights with in the offseason. The James Wood junior and his…
Volleyball vs. Strasburg
By Greg Brill – sports@nvdaily.com STRASBURG — Since Jill Lester took over as coach of the James Wood volleyball team before the start of the 2008 season, the Colonels have…
Girls’ Cross Country
Coach:Mike Onda, fifth year Last year:Fourth place in the Northwestern District Key losses:Rachel Carson, Lauryl Andrus, Whitney Dennis, Brooke Krossman Top returnees:Samantha Ratcliffe, Jr.; Kylie Wince, Jr.; Lakelyn Wiley, Soph.…
Colonels 3, Blazers 0
VOLLEYBALL PENN LAIRD- James Wood senior Emily Shannon had 13 kills, 12 digs, and three blocks to lead the James Wood to a 3-0 (25-11, 25-15, 25-21) victory over Spotswood…
It’s his huddle now
After a long wait, Copley takes over as Wood QB August 25, 2010 By David SeligThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER- Matt Copley was giving an interview outside the James Wood football…
Working toward consistency
August 25, 2010 By David SeligThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER Returning to the field the day after scrimmaging Park View last week, the James Wood High School football team would have…
Boys’ Cross Country Preview
Coach:Mike Onda, seventh year Last year:Fourth in the Northwestern District (regular season champs) Key losses:David Pugh Top returnees:Cody Wright, Jr.; Jake Carpenter, Sr.; Cody Barr, Sr.; Blake Armstrong, Jr.; Nick…
Golf Mini Tournament
August 24, 2010 By Tom Myrick Special to The Winchester StarWINCHESTER- It was honors even at the Winchester Country Club on Monday, as Handley and Sherando shared first place in…
High school volleyball preview
August 21, 2010 By Robert Stocks The Winchester Star WINCHESTER- The Sherando and James Wood volleyball teams have quite a bit in common leading up to this season. Both lost…
Golf: Colonels rally to finish 4th
August 21, 2010 By Robert Niedzwiecki WINCHESTER- As Corey Cochran looked at the 23rd annual Bryan Gunter Invitational scoreboard Friday at Rock Harbor Golf Course, it was evident he was…
Colonels boasting potential at RBs
By Tommy Keeler Jr. – tkeeler@nvdaily.com WINCHESTER — James Wood coach Mike Bolin knows the Colonels will have a tough time replacing graduated running back Brock Lockhart with just one…
Armel to play at junior college in Midland, TX
August 19, 2010 Star Staff Report WINCHESTER– Former James Wood High School girls’ basketball star Heather Armel has accepted a scholarship to play at Midland College in Texas next…
Wood beats Sherando in home match
Star Staff Report WINCHESTER– The James Wood High School golf team shot five strokes better than Sherando to win a tri match against the Warriors and Washington (W.Va.) Monday at…
2010 Endzone Football Preview
Watch TV3 Winchester Preview Video The James Wood Colonels dominated the Northwestern District rushing game in 2009, but after losing Brock Lockhart, Trae Tinsman, head coach Mike Bolin is looking…
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SU Football Welcomes Sixty-One
Jul 16, 2010 WINCHESTER, Va. – Shenandoah University Head Football Coach Paul Barnes announced Friday a class of 61 student-athletes that he and his staff have recruited for the 2010-11…
No-cost exams
Nearly 100 James Wood High School athletes receive free physicals July 19, 2010By Vic Bradshaw The Winchester Star WINCHESTER– With two children likely to play a total of four or…
Lockhart isn’t just
By David SeligThe Winchester Star From the way he carries himself to the sound his name makes every time it pops out of the loudspeakers at a sporting event, Brock…
Boys’ Track Athlete of the Year James Thorne Jumping to new heights
By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star When James Thorne was a sophomore, the idea of competing for the track and field team didn’t seem too appealing. “I didn’t really want to…
Lock, Stock & Barrel: Colonels’ senior a major contributor in three sports
By Jeremy Stafford – jstafford@nvdaily.com WINCHESTER — Nearly three years ago, Brock Lockhart was just a sophomore, just a scout team tailback, happy to be playing varsity football at James…
Northern Virginia Daily All Area Teams
The following James Wood High School athletes were selected to the Northern Virginia Daily’s All Area Teams: Baseball Cody Vorous Boys’ Soccer Zach Lloyd Boys’ Track & Field James Thorne…
Winchester Star All Area Teams
The following James Wood High School athletes were selected to the Winchester Star All Area Teams: Baseball Cody Vorous Brock Lockhart Matt Copley Boys’ Soccer Zach Lloyd * Kevin Houston…
Colonels’ duo ends surprising run in semis
By Tommy Keeler Jr. – tkeeler@nvdaily.com RADFORD — It was almost hard to tell if Headley Wilson had won or lost in the Group AA individual girls doubles state semifinals…
Thorne satisfied with medal
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star HARRISONBURG — Six feet, four inches. That’s James Wood High School senior James Thorne’s height, and it’s served him well this year as he…
Wood girls win doubles crown
From Star Staff Reports STERLING — A day after missing her first individual berth in the Group AA tournament, James Wood junior Headley Wilson punched her ticket to the state…
Boys’ Region Track & Field
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Led by Thorne, James Wood tied for ninth with 26 points. Thorne was pleased to have won, but he was hoping for…
Girls’ Soccer: Sherando 2, James Wood 0
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star Winchester — When Sherando High School midfielder Michael O’Connell recalled clearing James Wood forward Zach Lloyd’s long free kick off the goal line in…
Judges 2, Colonels 1
Winchester — Lauren Yaider went 2 for 4 with a double and scored a pair of runs, including the game winner in the eighth inning to lift Handley over James…
Boys’ Tennis
Warriors 5, Colonels 0 STEPHENS CITY— The top-seeded Sherando High School boys’ tennis team dropped only six official games in beating No. 4 James Wood Thursday in the Northwestern District…
Colonel girls play way into soccer semis
By Tom Myrick Special to The Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY — Goals on either side of halftime from Sarah Callaham and Cat Woznak fired James Wood into the Northwestern District…
Hawks top Colonels in 13 innings
By Mark Sawyer Special to The Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY — Thursday night’s Northwestern District play-in baseball game between fourth-seeded James Wood and No. 5 Skyline may have been error-filled…
Boys’ Tennis: NWD Tournament
By David Selig The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — In a span of four hours Wednesday, Sherando junior Kaleb Nguyen won three tennis matches and two Northwestern District championships. But perhaps…
Baseball: Handley 4, James Wood 3
By Mark Sawyer Special to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — All season long, the Handley High School baseball team has dazzled its fans with different ways to win baseball games…
Girls’ Tennis: NWD Tournament
By David Selig The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — After falling behind Sarah Moomau 3-0 in the second set of Wednesday’s Northwestern District girls’ singles final, Headley Wilson looked toward coach…
Girls’ Tennis: NWD Tournament
WINCHESTER — James Wood’s Headley Wilson and Handley’s Sarah Moomau advanced to today’s Northwestern District girls’ singles final with semifinal wins Tuesday at the Winchester Country Club. Wilson, the No.…
Boys’ Tennis: NWD Tournament
WINCHESTER — Sherando’s Kaleb Nguyen and Handley’s Daniel Park each advanced to today’s Northwestern District boys’ singles final with semifinal wins Tuesday at the Winchester Country Club. Nguyen, the No.…
Boy’s Soccer: Handley 2, James Wood 1
From Star Staff Reports WINCHESTER — Zac Gordon’s goal with 2:46 left lifted Handley to a 2-1 victory over James Wood in Tuesday’s Northwestern District boys’ soccer match at the…
Colonels roll over Handley
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — James Wood High School girls’ soccer coach Jim Carden has supplied his team with numerous words of the day this year, and…
Game Information
JV and varsity boys’ & girls’ soccer matches will be played tonight. Varsity baseball and softball are rescheduled for Wednesday at 5:30 PM. Field conditions at Jim Barnett Park will…
Friday’s girls track and field results
Team results: 1. North Stafford 101, 2. King George 71, 3. Sherando 58, 4. Handley 52, 5. James Wood 44, 6. Clarke County 41.5, 7. Millbrook 35, 8. Harrisonburg 29.5,…
Friday’s boys track and field results
Team results: 1. King George 92, 2. North Stafford 84, 3. James Wood 78, 4. Sherando 58.5, 5. Harrisonburg 44.5, 6. Millbrook 38, 7. Clarke County 36, 8. Skyline 28,…
Boys’ Tennis: Colonels 5, Hawks 0
Skyline at James Wood Singles: 2. Schweitzer (JW) d. J. Anakalea, 6-0, 6-1; 3. Carter (JW) d. Racey, 6-0, 6-1; 4. Kemp (JW) W. Anakalea, 6-1, 6-2; 5. Schott (JW)…
Girls’ Tennis: Warriors 5, Colonels 2
James Wood at Sherando Singles: 1. Wilson (JW) d. Wolfe, 6-2, 6-4; 2. Bossung (S) d. Basque, 6-0, 6-0; 3. Petrosky (S) d. Beckley, 6-2, 6-2; 4. Bianco (S) d.…
Baseball: Colonels 5, Hawks 3
WINCHESTER — James Wood reliever Matt Copley did everything he could to earn his third win of the season. Aside from coming in to pitch in the fifth inning of…
Softball: Hawks 7, Colonels 1
WINCHESTER — Skyline’s Sarah Beamer, having not pitched since Thursday because of rain, showed her rust for about an inning. Beamer gave up a leadoff single in the first, hit…
Girls’ Tennis
Pioneers 6, Colonels 3 WINCHESTER — Blake Parkes (No. 2), Jenny Beasley (No. 3), Morgan Gillum (No. 4), and Nicole DeRemer (No. 6) won in Millbrook’s victory over host James…
Boys’ Tennis
Pioneers 7, Colonels 2 WINCHESTER — Host Millbrook won five of six singles matches to clinch a victory over visiting James Wood on Thursday. Matt Cress (No. 1), Walter Battin…
Pioneers get walk-off win
From Star Staff Reports WINCHESTER — Amber Wells singled home Alexis LaBiche with one out in the bottom of the seventh inning as the Millbrook High School softball team defeated…
Pioneers rally past Colonels
By Mark SawyerSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Often times in baseball one bad inning can cost teams a win, and such was the case for James Wood Thursday…
Colonel girls tie Millbrook
From Star Staff Reports WINCHESTER — The James Wood and Millbrook girls’ high school soccer teams battled to a 1-1 tie in a Northwestern District game Wednesday at Wood. Katy…
Pioneers, Colonels play to 2-2 draw
By Robert Stocks The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Even though James Wood and Millbrook played to a draw, the Colonels left the field feeling like they won Wednesday night’s Northwestern…
From manager to head man
James Wood alum Adam Walsh becomes D-I hoops coach By David Selig The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — For the first seven years of his coaching career, Adam Walsh put on…
Girls’ Tennis: Falcons 7, Colonels 2
Winchester — Fauquier posted five wins in singles to defeat James Wood in Friday’s non-district match. Headley Wilson won 10-2 over Fauquier’s Alex Solhjou at No. 1 singles and teamed…
Baseball: Falcons 6, Colonels 2
Warrenton — Fauquier senior pitcher Forrest Drake struck out nine to lead the Falcons to a non-district win over James Wood Friday night. James Wood scored a run in the…
Wilson edges Moomau, but Judges beat Colonels 8-1
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The highest ball hit all day was also headed farther off the court than any shot prior. But Headley Wilson, bouncing off…
Girls’ Tennis: Hawks 7, Colonels 2
FRONT ROYAL — Headley Wilson and Tarah Wampler improved to 7-0 in No. 1 doubles, but James Wood fell to host Skyline on Tuesday. Wilson won her ninth straight match…
Wood softball edges Handley
From Star Staff Reports WINCHESTER — The James Wood High School softball team rallied for three runs in the fourth inning and held on to defeat Handley 3-2 Tuesday despite…
Judges squeeze past Colonels
By Robert Stocks The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — When Handley pitcher Nolan Potts entered the game in relief against James Wood Tuesday night, the Judges were staring at a three-run…
Baseball: Eagles 9, Colonels 8
Daily Staff Report HEDGESVILLE, W.Va. — James Wood’s seventh-inning rally came up short in a 9-8 baseball loss to host Hedgesville (W.Va.) on Monday. The Colonels scored three runs in…
Warriors 15, Colonels 0
Winchester — Sherando pounded out 17 hits, and Warrior pitcher Amanda Lutz shut out James Wood in a Northwestern District game Thursday. Kourtney Paige went 3 for 5 and drove…
Baseball: Sherando 14, James Wood 5
By David Selig The Winchester Star Winchester — As his Sherando baseball teammates left the dugout at James Wood Thursday night, senior Brogan Hoover instructed each one to “be safe”…
Sherando, Wood settle for 1-1 draw
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star Winchester — Following Anthony Pinto’s 38th-minute goal, several members of the Sherando High School boys’ soccer team began yelling “Zero-zero” — a reminder for…
Colonel girls win tri meet
From Star Staff Reports Winchester — Shannan Thorne took first place in two events and anchored James Wood’s winning 4×400 relay team to lead the Colonel girls’ track and field…
Gobblers 4, Colonels 2
WINCHESTER — Freshman call-up Addison Barber was impressive in his debut, but unbeaten Broadway edged host James Wood Tuesday night. Barber (0-1) went the distance for the Colonels (2-11), striking…
Softball versus Broadway
By Michael L. MisfeldtSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — A powerhouse Broadway softball team came into Tuesday’s game at James Wood with the intention of being aggressive, and that…
Girls’ Soccer versus Handley
By Tom MyrickSpecial to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — There was more late drama at the Handley Bowl on Monday night, as late goals from Cassie Alamo and Cindy Quarles…
Boys’ Soccer versus Handley
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — For the rest of the regular season, the Handley High School boys’ soccer team only has to concern itself with playing home…
ABI – Girl’s Overview
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star Winchester — Last week, Millbrook High School’s Tammy Cheung and Crystal Nelson missed the Handley Invitational because they were busy competing at the Future…
Setting the bar high
Thorne leads Colonels to 3rd in Apple Blossom Invitational By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star Winchester — A year ago, the James Wood High School boys’ track and field team…
Softball: Skyline 5, James Wood 1
Daily Staff Reports FRONT ROYAL — Skyline High School pitcher Sarah Beamer was sensational in the circle and at the plate on Thursday, helping the Hawks to a 5-1 win…
Baseball: Colonels 6, Hawks 4
FRONT ROYAL — James Wood rallied with two runs in the fourth to overcome a 4-3 deficit after three innings in Thursday’s Northwestern District victory over Skyline. Cody Vorous went…
Boys’ Soccer: Colonels 1, Hawks 0
FRONT ROYAL — Spencer Marfing scored on an assist from Joe Kysela with less than three minutes remaining in the second overtime, lifting James Wood over host Skyline Thursday night.…
Softball: Cougars 13, Colonels 3
SHENANDOAH JUNCTION, W.Va. — One day after seeing its 22-game winning streak end against Sherando, Jefferson overcame a 3-2 deficit with 11 unanswered runs to defeat James Wood. Morgan Baker…
Baseball: Cougars 3, Colonels 1
SHENANDOAH JUNCTION, W.Va. — Andrew Burnett doubled and scored on a Daniel Garber single in the top of the first, but host Jefferson (W.Va.) scored twice in the bottom of…
Colonel boys best in county
From Star Staff Reports STEPHENS CITY— Lauren Wilkins won three events, and Shelby Spangler and Keyaira Newman each won two, as the Sherando High School girls’ track and field team…
Boys’ Tennis
INWOOD, W.Va. — Host Musselman (W.Va.) took two of three doubles matches to edge James Wood. James Wood’s Devin Carter and Chris Haskiell won in singles for the Colonels (1-6).
Girls’ Tennis
WINCHESTER — Headley Wilson won in No. 1 singles and paired with Tarah Wampler for a victory in No. 1 doubles, but those were James Wood’s only wins in a…
Softball: Colonels 6, Bulldogs 3
WINCHESTER — Second baseman Morgan Sykes went 3 for 4 and was a part of all three double plays James Wood turned defensively in a non-district win over visiting Martinsburg…
Baseball: Bulldogs 11, Colonels 2
WINCHESTER — Niko Bobadilla went 4 for 4 with an RBI, but he took the loss (falling to 0-1) as James Wood lost at home to Martinsburg (W.Va.) Monday night.…
Colonels’ Thorne wins high jump
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star Winchester — If anyone deserved a few hours of sleep Saturday afternoon, it was James Wood High School senior James Thorne. Thorne was the…
On the fast track
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star Winchester — After suffering several personal disappointments and watching the meet unfold with nary a victory from Handley High School, the Judges’ 4×400-meter girls’…
James Wood’s defense shuts down Pioneers
By Jeremy Stafford – jstafford@nvdaily.com WINCHESTER — The James Wood bench was empty, with not a single player seated during the final 20 minutes of the match. The Colonels who…
Quick start carries Pioneers past Colonels
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star Winchester — The strong wind at its back to start the game was a nice advantage for the Millbrook High School girls’ soccer team,…
Pioneers hold off Wood
By Mark Sawyer The Winchester Star Winchester — More often than not, it’s not how many hits a team gets that decides the outcome of a game — it’s which…
Baseball: James Wood vs. Millbrook
By David SeligThe Winchester Star Winchester — Casey Fauver admits he probably pushed himself a little too hard, too fast when working to come back from the knee injury he…
Colonels 2, Falcons 2
WINCHESTER— Zach Lloyd and Chris McCabe scored goals for James Wood (0-6-1), which played to a tie in a non-district game against Fauquier on Tuesday.
Falcons 9, Colonels 8
WINCHESTER — Niko Bobadilla was solid through five innings, striking out six batters and putting his team in position for the win. James Wood’s bullpen wasn’t able to hold on…
Warriors down James Wood in chilly tennis matchup
By Dennis Atwood – sports@nvdaily.com WINCHESTER — Hoodies, knit caps and blankets were prevalent among the spectators and the players wore sweat suits against the brisk wind-chill conditions. But the…
Soccer – Warriors 1, Colonels 0
Stephens City — Mike O’Connell’s goal with 30 seconds left in the second overtime lifted Sherando over James Wood in Friday night’s Northwestern District match at Arrowhead Stadium. Brenton Curtis…
Softball – Warriors 7, Colonels 1
Stephens City — Amanda Lutz fired a two-hitter as Sherando opened Northwestern District play with a comfortable win over rival James Wood. Lutz struck out three, allowing an earned run,…
Warriors open district with win at James Wood
From Star Staff Reports WIinchester — Krista DeCeault scored twice and also had an assist as the Sherando High School girls’ soccer team beat host James Wood 5-1 in the…
Warriors out-duel Colonels
By Mark Sawyer Special to The Winchester Star Stephens City — Coming off an uninspired win over Clarke County Wednesday night, Sherando High School baseball coach Pepper Martin was searching…
Baseball
By Ben Brooks – sports@nvdaily.com WINCHESTER — Technically, Kettle Run High School’s Zach Phillips ended Wednesday night’s baseball game against James Wood with a pickoff at first base to close…
Colonels sweep Skyline in track dual
From Star Staff Reports WINCHESTER — Host James Wood swept Skyline in a dual track and field meet Wednesday evening. James Thorne won the triple jump, high jump and long…
Judges 9, Colonels 0
WINCHESTER — Handley won all but nine games in sweeping Northwestern District rival James Wood on Tuesday. One through six, Kyle Stickley, Daniel Park, Vladamir Daskalov, Mark Sfeir, Stephen Boppe…
Judges sweep Wood in tennis
From Star Staff Reports WINCHESTER — Handley’s Sarah Moomau edged James Wood’s Headley Wilson 11-9 in a matchup of the Northwestern District’s top two girls’ tennis singles players Tuesday, but…
Boys’ Basketball Player of the Year
More than a QBJames Wood’s Tinsman finishes hoops career with stellar season By David SeligThe Winchester Star Winchester — As Trae Tinsman stood outside the James Wood gym being interviewed…
2010 All-Area Girls’ Basketball Team
Heather Armel was named to the Winchester Star All-Area Girls’ Basketball Team. Selections are made by The Winchester Star sports staff, based on performances and results throughout the season. Heather…
Applemen 6, Colonels 5
INWOOD, W.Va. — Host Musselman (W.Va.) scored four runs in the fifth inning to pull past James Wood. Colonels starter Matt Copley (1-2) surrendered just three hits in four innings,…
2010 All-Area Swimming Team
The following James Wood High School swimmers were named to the Winchester Star All-Area Swim Team. Selections are made by The Winchester Star sports staff, based on performances and results throughout…
Patriots 9, Colonels 0
WINCHESTER — Washington (W.Va.) shut out James Wood in a non-district match Tuesday. The Colonels were limited to victories in just five games — all in Headley Wilson’s No. 1…
Knights 3, Colonels 0
WINCHESTER — Robert Blackwell scored two goals and added an assist as visiting Turner Ashby defeated James Wood in a non-district match Tuesday. The Colonels (0-4) outshot the Knights (4-1)…
Colonels 12, Patriots 4
WINCHESTER — James Wood scored 11 runs in the first two innings to beat Washington (W.Va.) in a non-district game Tuesday, the Colonels’ first win of the season. Wood (1-4)…
2010 All-Area Wrestling Team
The following James Wood High School wrestlers were named to the Winchester Star All-Area Wrestling Team. Selections are made by The Winchester Star sports staff, based on performances and results…
A loss, and a practice, for Wood baseball
By Robert Stocks The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Most teams don’t practice following a varsity baseball game, but that’s exactly what James Wood coach Jared Mounts had his team doing…
James Wood, Broadway play to scoreless tie
By Jerry Holsworth – sports@nvdaily.com WINCHESTER — James Wood and Broadway entered Friday night’s girls soccer match with two things in common. Both teams had an identical record of 0-1-1,…
Colonels’ offense struggles in loss
HEDGESVILLE, W.Va. — Savannah Williams pitches six solid innings for Hedgesville as the Eagles defeated James Wood, 4-1. Williams allowed no runs over six innings, while catcher Paige Reed went…
Colonels’ offense struggles in loss
HEDGESVILLE, W.Va. — Savannah Williams pitches six solid innings for Hedgesville as the Eagles defeated James Wood, 4-1. Williams allowed no runs over six innings, while catcher Paige Reed went…
Colonels’ offense struggles in loss
HEDGESVILLE, W.Va. — Savannah Williams pitches six solid innings for Hedgesville as the Eagles defeated James Wood, 4-1. Williams allowed no runs over six innings, while catcher Paige Reed went…
Game Information – March 26, 2010
The boys’ and girls’ tennis matches for today have been postponed. A reschedule date will be determined.There will be no practice for girls’ tennis today.The boys’ tennis team will practice…
Visiting Cougars top James Wood
By Jerry Holsworth – sports@nvdaily.com WINCHESTER — After a pitchers’ duel for the first three innings, Jefferson exploded for seven runs in the fourth inning, then cruised to a 13-1…
Wood wins home opener
By Mark Sawyer Special to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — After failing to find the win column through their first two games of the season, the James Wood High School…
Knights 1, Colonels 0
WINCHESTER — Abby Cleaver’s goal in the 20th minute proved to be the difference in Turner Ashby’s non-district victory over James Wood Tuesday night. The Colonels (0-1-1) put together five…
Colonels fall short against Cougars
NOKESVILLE — James Wood pitcher Cooper Franks, last season, pitched most often as a middle reliever or a closer. Because he’s a senior, though, Franks has moved into the Colonels’…
Soccer Schedule Change
The locations for the boys’ and girls’ soccer matches against Turner-Ashby on March 23 and 30 will be reversed from the originally published schedules. The schedule will now be as…
Colonels shooting for district repeat
By Jeff Nations – jnations@nvdaily.com James Wood track and field coach Matt Stegmaier knew the Colonels were in the midst of something of a drought in terms of Northwestern District…
Raiders 3, Colonels 0
WINCHESTER — Loudoun County scored twice in the first inning and went on to a non-district victory over James Wood in the Colonels’ season opener Wednesday night. The Raiders managed…
Baseball Preview
Coach: Jared Mounts, 8th year. Last year: 13-7; Lost to Sherando in Northwestern District semifinals. Key losses: Danny Cooper, OF; Hunter Leight, P/SS; Tim Spore, OF; Dustin Russell, P/3B; Zach…
Inclement weather forces spring sports to get creative
By Brian Eller – beller@nvdaily.com Ahh, spring time. The time when cold weather and harsh winds are replaced by sunshine and cool breezes, when sports move from the courts and…
Boy’s Tennis Preview
Coach: Gene Lewis, 2nd year. Last year: 8-8. Key losses: Thomas Wilson, Joe Damron, John Stanfield, Rusty Jenkins. Top returning players: Thom Schweitzer, Jr.; Devin Carter, Soph.; Chris Haskiell, Jr.;…
Softball Preview
Coach: Ted McDaniel, 10th year. Last year: 3-17. Key losses: Amanda Morrison, P; Carly Lewis, 2B; Lauren Zitsch, OF/2B. Top returning players: Whitney Dennis, Sr. C; Morgan McCarthy, Sr. 1B;…
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Talented Raiders overwhelm Wood
By Jerry Holsworth – sports@nvdaily.com LEESBURG — James Wood’s girls basketball team got a painful lesson in what it’s like to visit the defending Group AA state champions in their…
Warrior boys win again
Terry Wood leads Sherando past Colonels, into semifinals By Robert Stocks The Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY — The Sherando student section broke out with chants of — “Terry, Terry!” —…
So they meet again
Rematches on tap in regional tourneys By David Selig The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — There’s something about facing James Wood that gets Sherando senior Phil Root particularly excited. In football,…
Warrior boys rally against Wood
By David Selig The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Facing a 12-point deficit at halftime of Saturday night’s Northwestern District final, Sherando boys’ basketball coach Garland Williams said his goal was…
Swartz, Woodall leave as champs
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star SALEM — On a day that began with Gage Swartz screaming, it was his wordless actions at the end that spoke so much louder.…
State Wrestling Tournament
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star Salem — Robert Wallace could feel the pressure after watching two teammates, both regional champions, lose in the quarterfinals. And he could feel the…
State Swim Meet
From Star Staff Reports Norfolk — Handley High School senior Ben Grove advanced to the finals in a pair of events at the Group A/AA state swim meet at Old…
Judges pull away from Wood
By Michael L. Misfeldt Special to The Winchester Star Winchester — After losing to James Wood Tuesday night, the Handley High School girls’ basketball team had to make some adjustments…
Colonels knock off Judges
Franks steps up to help Wood advance to final By David Selig The Winchester Star Winchester — As the James Wood High School boys’ basketball team returned to the locker…
Colonels hustle past Millbrook
By Robert Stocks The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — James Wood senior Trae Tinsman blocked Millbrook’s Donte Harris, hustled the length of the court and came up with an and-one opportunity…
Carter, Washington, Tinsman to Rams
Trio of local football stars to play at Shepherd University next year By David Selig The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — David Carter and Elijah Washington both received interest from Division…
Boy’s Basketball: Skyline 69 James Wood 46
By Mark Sawyer Special to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Just under a month ago, the Skyline High School boys’ basketball team was suffering through a very forgetful season, having…
Colonel seniors step up
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Never mind the trite sports expression “emotion can only take you so far.” It took the James Wood High School girls’ basketball…
Region swim meet now off
From Star Staff Reports Winchester — The Region II Swimming Championships scheduled for today has been cancelled because of concerns over potential inclement weather. Kettle Run High School, which is…
Boy’s Basketball: Handley 65 Wood 44
By David Selig The Winchester Star Winchester — While many local high school athletes were likely getting a bit restless with no school and no sports last week, Handley sophomore…
‘It’s past my bedtime’
Region II wrestling tourney finishes after 2 a.m. Monday By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Nick Bakos probably summed up a lot of people’s feelings after winning the…
Rescheduling Information (2-12-2010)
I appreciate your understanding as we have struggled through difficult weather and resulting rescheduling. Attached is the most recent information following the district athletic director’s meeting. – Craig Woshner, Athletic…
Skinner’s clutch shots lead Colonels to win
By Mark Sawyer Special to The Winchester Star Winchester — Just over three weeks ago, the James Wood High School boys’ basketball team scored only 49 points in an 11-point…
Falcon girls hold off Colonels
From Star Staff Reports Warrenton — Fauquier junior Christian Jolley scored 14 points, including a pair of free throws in the closing minute to seal the Falcons’ 64-62 non-district victory…
Omps, Dick, Barr: ‘Winners in life’
By David Selig The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Inside the folder he brought to Thursday’s Winchester Rotary Club meeting, Virginia High School League Executive Director Ken Tilley had a brochure…
Jefferson girls win at Wood
By Robert StocksThe Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Jefferson (W.Va.) High School sophomore McKinley Thomas sank a 12-foot buzzer-beater before the half, and that gave the Cougars all the momentum they…
Tinsman has 24 and 20 in Colonels win
From Star Staff Reports SHENANDOAH JUNCTION, W.Va. — Trae Tinsman had 24 points and 20 rebounds as the James Wood High School boys’ basketball team won 77-64 at Jefferson (W.Va.)…
Girls’ Basketball: Colonels 57, Patriots 46
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — Shannan Thorne had eight points, 13 rebounds and eight steals to lead James Wood to a non-district win over Washington (W.Va.) Saturday. The Colonels (5-10) outscored…
Warriors swim to sweep over James Wood
From Star Staff Reports Winchester — Peter Restrepo and Morgan DeJong each won two individual events as the Sherando High School boys’ swimming team defeated James Wood 119-51 in a…
Armel, Colonels defeat Warriors
By Michael L. Misfeldt Special to The Winchester Star Stephens City — Heather Armel realizes the number of games left in her high school career is dwindling, and when a…
Wood boys deal rival Sherando a district loss
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star Stephens City — After an attempted exchange to James Bowens was fumbled out of bounds near the perimeter with 2:47 remaining, the 6-foot-7 center…
Wood girls sweep
HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The James Wood High School girls’ swimming team swept a non-district meet against Hedgesville (W.Va.)and St. Maria Goretti (Md.) at the Hagerstown YMCA. The Colonels (4-2) defeated…
Bulldogs 76, Colonels 35
Bulldogs 76, Colonels 35 MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Brianna Valdez scored 20 points, leading three Martinsburg players in double figures in the Bulldogs non-district victory over James Wood. Jackie Brewer added…
Rogers returns, gets victory over James Wood
By Michael L. Misfeldt Special to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Whoever said you can never go home again was not talking about Martinsburg (W.Va.) boys’ basketball coach Dave Rogers.…
Colonels beat Judges
SHENANDOAH JUNCTION, W.Va. — James Wood defeated Handley 56-21 in a Northwestern District match that took place during a quad meet Tuesday at Jefferson (W.Va.) High School. Handley went 1-2…
SU’s Van Sickler gets All-America nod in preseason
From Star Staff Reports MINNEAPOLIS — Shenandoah University junior Greg Van Sickler has been named preseason All-America by D3baseball.com in selections announced Monday by the Web site. Van Sickler —…
Colonels 67, Applemen 57
INWOOD, W.Va. — Trae Tinsman had 27 points and seven rebounds to pace James Wood in a non-district victory at Musselman (W.Va.). The host Applemen led 48-47 before the Colonels…
Wood girls fall to Musselman
Colonels coach Slider can’t get the best of former team By Michael L. Misfeldt Special to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — When a team turns the ball over 31 times,…
Girls BB: Judges 77 Colonels 36
By Michael L. Misfeldt Special to The Winchester Star Winchester — “Young, talented and in shape” is the way Marvin Scott described his Handley girls’ basketball team after Friday night’s…
Handley 66 James Wood 49
By David Selig The Winchester Star Winchester — To send a message about commitment and practice habits, Tommy Dixon had five of his Handley High School boys’ basketball players in…
Wood swims to road wins
Star Staff Report SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — James Wood High School’s swim teams swept Hedgesville (W.Va.) in Thursday night’s dual meet at the Shepherd University Wellness Center. The Colonel boys beat…
Colonels grab district victory
By Greg Brill – sports@nvdaily.com FRONT ROYAL – Time and again, James Wood point guard Chris Skinner would gain a step or two on his Skyline defender and set up…
Colonels 71, Hawks 51
Boys’ Basketball FRONT ROYAL — Mason Smith had 18 points and 9 rebounds as James Wood pulled away from Skyline early. Chris Skinner added 10 points and eight assists for…
Colonels win on Eaton FTs
From Star Staff Reports WINCHESTER — Tori Eaton sank two free throws with 10 seconds remaining to lift the James Wood High School girls’ basketball team to a 56-55 win…
Pioneer girls get defensive at Wood
By Mark Sawyer Special to The Winchester Star Winchester — Sometimes when the offense isn’t there, the defense needs to take over. That was the case Friday night for the…
Big final period lifts Colonels over Millbrook
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star Winchester — James Wood High School boys’ basketball coach Al Smith wouldn’t be successful if he tried to petition the Northwestern District to move…
Big 2nd half lifts Colonels over Warriors
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — What transpired in the second quarter looked all too familiar to the James Wood High School girls’ basketball team, and the Colonels…
Wood helps Warrior boys beat Colonels
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — With wins over Millbrook and Skyline this week, the Sherando High School boys’ basketball team has certainly proven it can play well…
2009 Winchester Star Fall All-Area Teams
James Wood High School Athletes David Pugh – Cross CountryRachel Carson – Cross Country Dylan McKee – Golf Emily Shannon – Volleyball (1st Team)Carly Mullin – Volleyball (2nd Team)Cady Schaffer…
Eagles 46, Colonels 34
HEDGESVILLE, W.Va. — Scott Jones scored a game-high 12 points to lead host Hedgesville (W.Va.) past James Wood in a game dominated by defense Monday night. The Eagles led 17-16…
Wood girls fall to Eagles
By Michael L. Misfeldt Special to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Trailing by four with 58.5 seconds to go, the James Wood High School girls’ basketball team had the ball…
Willie Walters/Jaye Copp Holiday Tournament
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — After watching his wrestlers struggle throughout Wednesday’s matches — particularly during the consolation rounds, in which they went 2-12 — Sherando High…
Willie Walters/Jaye Copp Holiday Tournament
James Wood coach Greg Walker couldn’t have asked for much more from his team. The Colonels only won one of five championship bouts, but Gage Swartz lost 12-4 to Saint…
Woodall goes for the title
Sherando, Wood send 14 to semifinal round By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Thirty seconds after Austin Woodall walked to the center circle while taking a couple of…
5 area players earn all-state
Carter, Sharples make 1st team; Lockhart, Dowrey, and Boyd on 2nd From Staff and Wire Reports RICHMOND — Five local players, including three from Handley High School, were named to…
Wood locks down Jefferson
By Mark Sawyer Special to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Coming off its first win of the season, the James Wood boys’ basketball team was hoping for a repeat performance…
Swimming: Judges sweep James Wood
From Star Staff Reports Winchester — Handley High School swept Friday night’s Northwestern District meet at Jim Barnett Park. The Judges’ boys won 86-77, and Handley’s girls beat James Wood…
Colonels notch 1st win
Tinsman scores 27 in Wood’s victory By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star Winchester — When Battlefield High School coach Al Ford saw James Wood coach Al Smith after the game…
Swimming Preview
James Wood Coach: Mark Pennypacker, seventh year Last year: Boys — sixth in Northwestern District meet; Girls — third in district meet. Key losses: Boys — Danny Amos, John Dalrymple;…
Girl’s Basketball Preview
Coach: Rhonda Slider, first year Last year: 10-14 (10-6 Northwestern) Key losses: Haley Smith, Sara Michael, Megan Adams. Key returners: Heather Armel, Sr. G; Whitney Dennis, Sr. G; Tori Eaton,…
Wrestling Previews
Sherando the popular pick to win district title By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Whether it was the regular season or postseason, area wrestling followers could always count…
Colonels open 4-1
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY — Sherando was without several of its football-playing wrestlers Wednesday, and James Wood came into the year expecting to be a better…
Second time around: County rivals James Wood, Sherando square off again in playoffs
By Jeff Nations — jnations@nvdaily.com James Wood football coach Mike Bolin had a message — more like a theme, really — for his team this week as the Colonels prepared…
Warriors, Colonels battle for 5th time in the last 3 years
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star Stephens City — At about 3:30 Saturday afternoon, Walter Barr made his way up the steps of the press box at Shenandoah University’s Shentel…
Sherando 13 James Wood 7
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star Stephens City — As Sherando High School football coach Bill Hall watched four of his players fail to come up with a James Wood…
Colonels upset Raiders in regional quarters
By Ben Brooks — sports@nvdaily.com WINCHESTER — Those expecting James Wood High School to apologize for its Region II Division 4 football playoff appearance this season are in for a…
A victory for the ages
Colonels beat Loudoun County for first playoff win since 1970 By David Selig The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — There were so many times that the James Wood High School football…
Stonier glad to man the middle
By Tommy Keeler Jr. — tkeeler@nvdaily.com WINCHESTER — James Wood coach Mike Bolin had a difficult decision to make before the start of the season. Bolin wanted Devin Stonier to…
James Wood (6-4) vs. Loudoun County (8-2)
By Tommy Keeler — tkeeler@nvdaily.com When: Saturday, 1 p.m. Where: Handley High School, Winchester Who to watch: James Wood — Devin Stonier, senior, LB (109 tackles, three sacks); Trae Tinsman,…
Colonels happy to start anew
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Following a frustrating double overtime loss to Fauquier two weeks ago, James Wood football coach Mike Bolin stated that a team probably…
Colonels 27 Raiders 25
James Wood defeated Loudoun County 27-25 to advance to the Regional Semifinals. They will face Sherando High School next week at Sherando.
All-District Volleyball Team
Congratulations to the following James Wood Volleyball players that were named to the 2009 All-Northwestern District team: Emily Shannon (1st Team) Carly Mullin (2nd Team) Hannah Tierney (2nd Team) Cady…
The man they call ‘Voorhees’
Nicknamed for a horror movie character, James Wood senior Cody Vorous ready for Colonels’ Friday the 13th playoff game By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — While shrouded in…
All-Northwestern District Football
The All-Nortwestern District Football team was recently announced. James Wood was represented by 10 players on either the 1st or 2nd Team.
All 5 area football teams advance to playoffs
By David Selig The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — While Handley was being awarded the Barr-Lindon Crimson Apple and the Northwestern District championship plaque Saturday afternoon, James Wood football coach Mike…
Judges 18 Wood 10
By David Selig The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — After a week of preparation and anticipation for the oldest rivalry in area high school football, it only took two snaps for…
Wood needs win, but Judges not taking their finale lightly
By David Selig The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — As he always does on Tuesday evenings, Dwight Carpenter, Handley’s unofficial director of football operations, wheeled his cooler of freeze pops onto…
Pioneers shut out Colonels
By Brian Eller — beller@nvdaily.com FRONT ROYAL — Two weeks ago, James Wood spoiled Millbrook’s Senior Night with a thrilling five-set win. It was the Colonels’ first win over Millbrook…
Colonels awarded for sportsmanship
From Star Staff Reports WINCHESTER — The Winchester Football Officials Association (WFOA) has chosen the James Wood High School varsity football team to receive its 2009 Good Sportsmanship Award. The…
Falcons 34 Colonels 31
By Ben Brooks — sports@nvdaily.com WINCHESTER — Fauquier High School’s push for the Region II football playoffs came down to big tests in the final two weeks of the regular…
Wood treating Fauquier game like it’s a playoff
By Robert Stocks The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Even though the Region II Division 4 playoffs don’t start for another two weeks, James Wood coach Mike Bolin said his team…
Colonels overcome slow start, rally to knock off Skyline
By Jerry Holsworth — sports@nvdaily.com WINCHESTER — James Wood eventually defeated Skyline on Tuesday in a Northwestern District girl’s volleyball match, but it took a shocker in the first set…
Millbrook shocks James Wood 10-7
By Robert Stocks The Winchester Star Winchester — When Millbrook sophomore defensive back Boomer Kaczmarzewski saw James Wood line up with three wide receivers on the left on 4th-and-4 at…
Rivalry renewed: Colonels knock off Pioneers in yet another thriller
By Brian Eller — beller@nvdaily.com WINCHESTER — James Wood players can’t explain it. Neither can Millbrook’s. But both will agree when the two schools meet on the court, the level…
Colonels floored by win
By David Selig The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — After surviving a five-set thriller at Millbrook Thursday night, James Wood High School’s volleyball players fell to the floor in unison on…
INSTANT RIVALRY
It’s only the 7th meeting, but Millbrook, Wood have history By Robert Stocks The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Rivalries usually form through years of competition, but when a school’s enrollment…
Colonels 3, Falcons 1
From Star Staff Reports WARRENTON — Hannah Tierney had 20 kills to lead James Wood to a 3-1 (25-21, 15-25, 25-12, 25-17) victory over Fauquier in a non-district match Tuesday.…
Colonels bounce back 34-6
By Robert Stocks The Winchester Star Front Royal — When Mike Bolin huddled with his team on a rain-soaked field at Skyline High School Friday night, the second-year James Wood…
Lockhart breaks school rushing record in win
By Greg Brill — sports@nvdaily.com FRONT ROYAL — James Wood was determined to let its fourth-quarter loss last week to Sherando become a distant memory. The Colonels knew full well…
Sherando topples Wood 3-1
By Robert Stocks The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — With first place in the Northwestern District on the line Thursday night, Sherando senior setter Taylor Henshaw said the Warriors kept their…
Skyline presents another challenge for Colonels
By Robert Stocks The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Watching the game film from last week’s Northwestern District loss to Sherando probably left James Wood’s football players with a sickening feeling.…
Thinking pink: Colonels host event to raise breast cancer awareness
By Brian Eller — beller@nvdaily.com WINCHESTER — Cady Schaffer still remembers how she felt when she found out her mother had been diagnosed with breast cancer. “I was completely shocked…
A tight race
By Robert Stocks Even though the Northwestern District has four fewer teams, it’s still going to be a competitive district cross country meet Oct. 28 at Kernstown Battlefield. Last year,…
Thinking Pink
Colonels ride wave of support to crush goal, defeat Handley By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The pink bandannas, bows, face paint and letters and numbers on their…
Colonels pull out win over Skyline
By Brian Eller — beller@nvdaily.com FRONT ROYAL — According to Emily Shannon, even high school volleyball teams sometimes suffer a “case of the Mondays.” After having a few days off…
Warriors hold off Colonels
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star Winchester — Dalton Boyd had no recollection of any James Wood player grabbing and spinning him near the 30-yard line on his fourth-quarter kickoff…
THE WILD ONE
Sherando, Wood prepared for ‘wildest week of the year’ WINCHESTER — Three more days of essential practice and preparation were still in front of James Wood High School football coach…
Colonels aim for two straight against Warriors
By Brian Eller — beller@nvdaily.com According to Sherando coach Bill Hall, his players haven’t forgotten last year’s contest against James Wood. The Warriors dropped a tight game, 17-14, losing for…
Cross Country
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — Handley High School’s boys and girls cross country teams defeated James Wood in Northwestern District dual matches as part of a three-team race at Jefferson (W.Va.)…
Volleyball 4th in Daily Poll
The Northern Virginia Daily Sports staff collaborated to create a top 10 volleyball list. Each staffer voted, with 10 points being awarded to the top ranked team, nine to the…
Practice payoff: James Wood golfers reaping rewards of hard work
By Tommy Keeler Jr. — tkeeler@nvdaily.com WINCHESTER — James Wood’s golf team is living proof of what you can accomplish through practice. The Colonels’ season didn’t start off so well.…
Area teams rank high in initial poll
Star Staff Report WINCHESTER — If the initial Virginia High School League power ratings and the state’s Associated Press football poll are any guide, it should be another successful year…
Lockhart, Colonels cruise past Tigers
By Ben Brooks — sports@nvdaily.com WINCHESTER — Before they could even begin thinking about next week’s Northwestern District football showdown with Frederick County rival Sherando, the unbeaten James Wood Colonels…
Wood crowns king and queen
James Wood homecoming queen Caitlin Lee is the daughter of Sandra and Terry Lee; homecoming king Jesse Barnes is the son of Angela and Chris Jenkins. Caitlin and Jesse were…
Wood whips Brentsville 33-2
By David Selig The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — James Wood was leading 33-0 when the Colonels snapped a ball out of their own end zone for a safety on a…
Wood seeks 5-0 start
By David Selig The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — It was a mere footnote to James Wood’s 35-14 win over Musselman three weeks ago, but the kickoff the Applemen returned 89…
Pioneers hold off James Wood
By David Selig The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Devon Courneya has proven over the years that she can make plays from any spot on the floor at any time in…
Volleyball Tied for 2nd in Recent Polls
Daily Staff Report — sports@nvdaily.com The Northern Virginia Daily Sports staff collaborated to create a top 10 volleyball list. Each staffer voted, with 10 points being awarded to the top…
Robinson receiving praise
Colonels’ speedy senior thriving on ‘D’ and in red zone By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The way Harlan Robinson plays safety and wide receiver for the James…
Silent assassin? Hardly
Wood junior Emily Shannon doesn’t enjoy interviews, but she has no problem making noise on the court By David Selig The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — At Liberty University’s volleyball camp…
Wood handles Bulldogs
By Greg Brill — sports@nvdaily.com WINCHESTER — From watching Yolonda Pinkcett play volleyball many times over the last few years, James Wood coach Jill Lester knew Pinkcett could keep Martinsburg…
Football: Late games added to radio
WINCHESTER — NewsTalk 1400 WINC has added three local rivalries to its broadcast schedule late this season. The station will broadcast the Handley-Millbrook (Oct. 30), Millbrook-Sherando (Nov. 6) and James…
Colonels cruise to win over Bulldogs
From Star Staff Reports WINCHESTER — Emily Shannon had 15 kills to lift the James Wood High School volleyball team to a 3-0 (25-20, 25-11, 25-14) non-district victory over Martinsburg…
Football 3rd in Recent Daily Poll
Daily Staff Report — sports@nvdaily.com The Northern Virginia Daily Sports staff collaborated to create a football top 10 list. Each staffer voted, with 10 points being awarded to the top…
Golf coaches: Bring back the minis
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — It was the reminder of what the Northwestern District used to be, and what district coaches hope could be again. On Sept.…
Running game leads Colonels to win
By Robert Edmonds — sports@nvdaily.com FRONT ROYAL — Most coaches will tell you the game is won in the trenches. The battle between the offensive and defensive line often makes…
Wildcats can’t stop Wood’s offense
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star Front Royal — As Brock Lockhart put the finishing touches on his 56-yard touchdown run that tied the score with 3:51 left in the…
Shannon sets team record in Colonels’ win
From Star Staff Reports Winchester — Emily Shannon’s school-record 25th kill of the match clinched James Wood High School volleyball team’s dramatic 3-2 victory (23-25, 25-12, 25-20, 21-25, 16-14) over…
Golf: Colonels 2nd in Rt. 37 Cup
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star Winchester — Sherando High School golf coach Rob Wright stepped inside the Rock Harbor dining area Thursday and offered this assessment: “Just trying to…
Warren tries to match turnover-free Colonels
By Robert Stocks The Winchester Star Winchester — When the James Wood High School football team gets the ball, opposing teams have struggled to get it back. Wood has scored…
Shannon leads Colonels to win
By Jerry Holsworth — sports@nvdaily.com WINCHESTER — James Wood overcame a determined effort Thursday by Fauquier to defeat the Falcons 3-2 (23-25, 25-12, 25-20, 21-25, 16-14) in girls volleyball action.…
O-line, Lockhart on same page: Running game is key to Colonels’ 3-0 start this year
By Brian Eller — beller@nvdaily.com WINCHESTER — When asked about the success of his offensive line so far this season, James Wood running back Brock Lockhart seemed to be at…
Volleyball 3rd in Recent Polls
Daily Staff Report — sports@nvdaily.com The Northern Virginia Daily Sports staff collaborated to create a top 10 volleyball list. Each staffer voted, with 10 points being awarded to the top…
Wood boys and girls sweep
From Star Staff Reports Winchester — The James Wood boys’ cross country team took the top four spots, as the Colonels comfortably swept visiting Martinsburg (W.Va.) and Hedgesville (W.Va.) on…
Football vs Warren County Time Change
The Warren County versus James Wood football game on Friday night has been changed to a 7:00 kickoff time.
Volleyball: Applemen 3, Colonels 0
Inwood WVa. — Defending Class AAA state champion Musselman swept James Wood 25-18, 25-20, 27-25 in Tuesday night’s non-district match at Cline Court. Junior middle blocker Hannah Tierney had four…
Golf Tie for 2nd in Skyline Tournament
From Star Staff Reports Front Royal— Handley, James Wood and Clarke County all tied for runner-up honors with team scores of 324 at Tuesday’s Skyline Invitational at Shenandoah Valley Golf…
Wood has Hall of Fame showing
By Robert Stocks The Winchester Star Winchester — James Wood High School honored eight new inductees to the P. Wendell Dick Athletic Hall of Fame at halftime of Friday night’s…
Lockhart, Colonels hammer Eagles
By Ben Brooks — sports@nvdaily.com WINCHESTER — James Wood High School’s football team demonstrated its offensive diversity on Friday night, getting three touchdowns on the ground and three through the…
Colonels look for 3-0 start in home opener
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star Winchester — The James Wood High School football team is moving on and moving up. After an opening game that saw the Colonels (2-0)…
Volleyball #3 in Recent Rankings
Daily Staff Reports — sports@nvdaily.com The Northern Virginia Daily Sports staff collaborated to create a top 10 volleyball list. Each staffer voted, with 10 points being awarded to the top…
Golf: Wood wins regular-season title
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star Winchester — The James Wood High School golf team’s climb is complete. After finishing last among Northwestern District golf teams at the season-opening Curly…
Colonels take 1st district match
By Robert Stocks The Winchester Star Stephens City— The first battle for Frederick County bragging rights in volleyball goes to James Wood. And if the rest of the matches between…
District thriller: Colonels knock off Warriors in five sets
By Greg Brill — sports@nvdaily.com STEPHENS CITY — As district openers go, this one was a classic. Both James Wood and Sherando are expected to battle with Millbrook for the…
Volleyball
Colonels 3, Patriots 0 Winchester — Cady Schaffer had 11 digs and six aces, Carly Mullin dished 21 assists, and the James Wood High School volleyball team swept visiting Washington…
Skyline golf sets up showdown against Wood for district
From Star Staff Reports Winchester — Call it the Northwestern District championship match. With a 160-167 win over Sherando Tuesday at Shenandoah Valley Golf Club’s Red Course, Skyline set up…
Fall Cash Raffle & 1st Annual Fall Cash Party
On Saturday (10-24-2009) the Fall JWAA Cash Party and Raffle was a huge success. We would like to congratulate our winnners: Barbara Whitacre – $500.00 Monty Loving – $750.00 Gina Lloyd –…
Football Ranked 4th in Daily’s Rankings
The Northern Virginia Daily Sports staff collaborated to create a football top 10 list. Each staffer voted, with 10 points being awarded to the top ranked team, nine to the…
Wood to induct 8 into HOF Friday
Star Staff Report WINCHESTER — James Wood High School will induct seven former athletes and a longtime announcer into the P. Wendell Dick Athletic Hall of Fame this Friday. Frank…
Lockhart leads Colonels past Applemen
By Rick Kozlowski — sports@nvdaily.com BUNKER HILL — James Wood coach Mike Bolin says Brock Lockhart lights up a room just with a smile. Lockhart puts plenty of smiles on…
James Wood rolls over Musselman
By David Selig The Winchester Star BUNKER HILL, W.Va. — When Mike Bolin finally pulled Brock Lockhart off the field in the fourth quarter of James Wood’s 35-14 win at…
Wood aims for similar results
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star Winchester — After what James Wood accomplished last week, the Colonels’ offensive approach toward tonight’s game is an understandable one. “We want to keep…
James Wood powers past Eagles in three straight games for win
By RICK KOZLOWSKI/Journal sports writer HEDGESVILLE – James Wood, Va., needed a bit of a jumpstart. It came from the jump serve of Emily Shannon. Trailing by four points in…
Wood volleyball tops Hedgesville
Star Staff Reports Hedgesville, W.Va. — Emily Shannon had 16 kills and five aces to lead the James Wood High School volleyball team to a 3-0 (25-23, 25-18, 25-21) victory…
Volleyball Moves Up To #3 in Rankings
The Northern Virginia Daily Sports staff collaborated to create a top 10 volleyball list. Each staffer voted, with 10 points being awarded to the top ranked team, nine to the…
Vote For Brock
Last Friday, Brock Lockhart set two school records in our opening game vs Washington High School. Brock set school records for carries in a game (35), and rushing yards in a…
Colonels cruise to easy victory
By Greg Brill — sports@nvdaily.com WINCHESTER — The trash can didn’t stand a chance. James Wood outside hitter Emily Shannon was spraying the ball all over the floor in the…
A not-so-clean sweep
Delay for dirty ball the only thing to slow Colonels By Robert Stocks The Winchester Star Winchester — The only thing that slowed down James Wood High School in Tuesday…
Daily’s Prep Football Power Rankings
The Northern Virginia Daily Sports staff collaborated to create a football top 10 list. Each staffer voted, with 10 points being awarded to the top ranked team, nine to the…
Former Wood runner Roni Frye honored
From Star Staff Reports FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Shenandoah University freshman runner Roni Frye was named the USA South Conference Rookie of the Week in selections announced Monday afternoon by the…
Colonels run over Patriots
Lockhart rushes for 302 yards in season opener By Robert Stocks The Winchester Star Charles Town, W.Va. — James Wood senior running back Brock Lockhart took his final hand-off from…
Lockhart sets record in Colonels win
By Jerry Holsworth — sports@nvdaily.comCROSS JUNCTION, W.Va. — Brock Lockhart ran for a school-record 300 yards on 36 carries with four touchdowns behind a dominating James Wood offensive line to…
Colonels refuse to overlook Patriots
By David Selig The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — When Mark Hash walked off the field following a 31-0 loss to James Wood at Kelican Stadium a year ago, the Washington…
Swept away: Colonels top Hawks in opener
By Ben Brooks — sports@nvdaily.com WINCHESTER — While one unfortunate step may have cost James Wood High School’s Jacob Carpenter a chance at winning Wednesday’s cross country season opener, it…
Volleyball Ranked 4th in NV Daily Rankings
The Northern Virginia Daily Sports staff collaborated to create a top 10 volleyball list. Each staffer voted, with 10 points being awarded to the top ranked team, nine to the…
Colonel’s ranked 4th in Daily’s football rankings
The Northern Virginia Daily Sports staff collaborated to create a top 10 list. Each staffer voted, with 10 points being awarded to the top ranked team, nine to the No.…
2010 Spring Cash Party
The 2010 Spring Cash Party will be held at the Eagles Club on Baker Lane. The date is Saturday March 13, 2010. Doors open at 6:00 PM and a buffet…
Colonels rally to pick up victory in opener
By Robert Edmonds — sports@nvdaily.com WINCHESTER — It wasn’t until about midway through the second match that the James Wood Colonels began to shed the cobwebs and pull all of…
Volleyball Preview
By Tommy Keeler Jr. – tkeeler@nvdaily.com The Colonels are in a rebuilding year this season, but that doesn’t mean they won’t be a factor in the Northwestern District. James Wood…
Many changes for local teams this season
By Tommy Keeler Jr. – tkeeler@nvdaily.comDamien Caison is happy Warren County is in the newly-formed Evergreen District. The Warren County athlete spent his early years in Fauquier County and knows…
Golf Preview
By Chuck McGill – cmcgill@nvdaily.com The Colonels’ fourth-year coach, Al Smith, has to replace four key players and six seniors, but that doesn’t mean his squad has lowered expectations. Zach…
Colonels Reloading
By Tommy Keeler Jr. and Jeremy Stafford — sports@nvdaily.com James Wood lost quite a few solid players on defense, including Kelsey Shannon, Jared Broughear and Jordan Dallmann. James Wood coach…
Cooper, 6 other local players highlight SU’s football class
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star Winchester — Danny Cooper loved every minute of his playing days under former James Wood High School football coach Walter Barr. By deciding to…
Recent Wood grad Smith to play at Concord
Star Staff Report Winchester — Recent James Wood graduate Haley Smith announced Thursday that she has committed to play basketball at Concord University this upcoming season. Located in Athens, W.Va.,…
Hall of Fame Nomination Form
The JWAA Hall of Fame nomination form is available for download. The Hall is named after P. Wendell Dick, a graduate of the Class of 1958, a 4-Letter Athlete, successful coach,…
NV Daily All-Area Teams
Recently the Northern Virginia Daily released their All-Area teams for Spring Sports. Click here to view the All-Area teams.
Stegmaier pushed Colonels ‘together’
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — A group of seniors who came into high school with big dreams couldn’t have asked for a better coach to help fulfill…
Perfect finish for Wood duo
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star Radford — Kari Pope couldn’t help but break into a huge grin after partner Headley Wilson ran into the fence in an attempt to…
Wood wins in doubles semis
By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star RADFORD — Even the best of teams can use an occasional lesson about sustaining success. James Wood High School’s Kari Pope and Headley Wilson earned…
2009 State Track Meet
The James Wood 1,600 relay took seventh in the 2009 State Track Meet. James Wood, which finished with a season-best time of 3:26.44, was in better spirits afterward. The Colonels —…
Pope and Wilson repeat in Region II
Defending champion doubles team from James Wood headed back to state tourney By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Katie Gordon hit an overhead smash, and Elizabeth Gardiner followed…
2 former Wood Athletes Receives DIII Honors
APPLETON, Wisc. – Two members of the Shenandoah University baseball team were honored Thursday night by the American Baseball Coaches Association in awards announced in conjunction with the Division III…
Slider picked to coach Wood girls’ hoops
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — One of Rhonda Slider’s first reactions when she was informed she would be James Wood High School’s new girls’ basketball coach was…
Warriors edge Colonels
By David Selig The Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY — Zach Carney was keeping the scorebook in the corner of the Sherando High School dugout Tuesday night when coach Pepper Martin…
Pope/Wilson keep unbeaten streak alive
By Tommy Keeler Jr. — tkeeler@nvdaily.comNOKESVILLE — James Wood’s Kari Pope and Headley Wilson zone out everything around them during a match. They’re not thinking about the score or who…
Boy’s Tennis
From Star Staff Reports Winchester — Sherando sophomore Kaleb Nguyen survived a four-hour, three-sit thriller that included two tiebreakers to defeat Handley senior John Adams for the Northwestern District boys’…
Girl’s Tennis
Nokesville — Handley junior Sarah Moomau defeated James Wood senior Kari Pope in straight sets 6-0, 6-2 to win the Northwestern District singles championship Friday at Kettle Run High School.…
Pioneer boys oust rival James Wood
By Cayce Troxel Special to The Winchester Star Winchester — As Millbrook senior Welmer Landaverde powered up the left side of the field to find teammate Victor Baires, who then…
Colonels come back late, beat Skyline
By Mark Sawyer Special to The Winchester Star Winchester — Everyone who’s ever played the game of baseball dreams of that game-winning walk-off home run, but for James Wood High…
Just a blur: Simms’ big day helps Colonels to title
By Greg Brill — sports@nvdaily.com The Colonels had a good day in the field on Wednesday, but an even better day when the meet shifted to the stadium. James Wood…
Colonels conquer district
James Wood boys win first team track and field championship since 1965 By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star Winchester — James Wood made sure to do its homework this time.…
Northwestern Track: Day 1
By Greg Brill — sports@nvdaily.com WINCHESTER — On the first day of the Northwestern District Track and Field Championships, Warren County’s boys and Skyline’s girls proved just how strong they…
Softball: Pioneers 4, Colonels 3
WINCHESTER — Amanda Morrison completed her third career no-hitter, but host Millbrook prevailed to earn the No. 8 seed in the Northwestern District and end James Wood’s season. In a…
Boy’s Tennis: Warriors 5, Colonels 2
STEPHENS CITY — Kaleb Nguyen, Trevor Scott, Trey Scott and Daniel Sottosanti each won singles matches Wednesday, as top-seeded Sherando beat No. 4 James Wood. Nguyen paired with Trey Scott…
Girl’s Tennis: Tigers 5, Colonels 4
WINCHESTER — Brentsville took two out of three doubles matches to create the difference in the teams’ Northwestern District semifinal at James Wood. Kari Pope (No. 1) and Headley Wilson…
Warriors finish what they started, beat Wood
By David Selig The Winchester Star Stephens CIty — While the Sherando High School baseball team took more than a half hour fumbling with the tarp during Monday’s rain storm,…
Area athletes take advantage of opportunity
By Jerry Holsworth — sports@nvdaily.com WINCHESTER — It was the last chance for several area tracksters to qualify for their district, region, and state meets Friday at Millbrook High School,…
Sherando wins in Softball
From Star Staff Reports STEPHENS CITY — Seven players had multiple hits as the Sherando High School softball team beat visiting James Wood 21-1 on Monday evening. Kenzie Lane went…
Warrior boys top Colonels
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY — The last time the Sherando High School boys’ soccer team came off a marquee win, the Warriors were hit with what…
Boy’s Tennis: Falcons 6, Colonels 3
WOODSTOCK — Central won four of six singles matches, and the Falcons dealt James Wood’s postseason hopes a setback in Thursday’s Northwestern District match. Thomas Wilson (No. 1) and Joe…
Girl’s Tennis: Colonels 7, Falcons 2
WINCHESTER — James Wood had shutouts in five of its seven wins Thursday, cruising past visiting Central. Kari Pope (No. 1), Headley Wilson (No. 2) and Brooke Buckley (No. 3)…
Baseball: Colonels 4, Falcons 2
WOODSTOCK — Matt Copley struck out six in a complete-game performance in James Wood’s Northwestern District victory over Central Thursday night. With the win, Copley improved his record to 5-1.…
Softball: Falcons 8, Colonels 6 (8)
WOODSTOCK — Ashley Ebersole’s walk-off homer in the eighth lifted Central over James Wood in Thursday’s Northwestern District game. The Colonels (3-15, 2-12) led 6-3 heading into the bottom of…
Boy’s Soccer: Colonels 5, Hawks 1
WINCHESTER — Andrew Lloyd scored two goals and added two assists as host James Wood defeated Skyline on Senior Night at Kelican Stadium on Tuesday. Fellow seniors Nic Wadsworth and…
Boy’s Tennis: Colonels 9, Hawks 0
WINCHESTER — Joe Damron (No. 2), John Stanfield (No. 3) and Devin Carter (No. 6) each swept singles matches 10-0 as James Wood blanked visiting Skyline. Thomas Wilson (No. 1),…
Litwin, Skyline defeat Wood
By Mark Sawyer Special to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Defense has been an issue all season for the James Wood High School softball team, and Tuesday night was no…
Serving up competition
By Robert Stocks The Winchester Star With a little more than a week remaining in the Northwestern District boys’ tennis regular season, the landscape of the district tournament will look…
Hawks knock off Colonels
By Robert Stocks The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — When James Wood looks back on Tuesday night’s Northwestern District game against Skyline, the Colonels will undoubtedly know they had their chances.…
GIRLS’ SOCCER: Colonels 6, Hawks 0
FRONT ROYAL — Cat Woznak had a goal and two assists, as visiting James Wood rolled past Skyline on Monday night. Sara Michael and Marissa Messer scored three minutes apart…
James Wood boys win title
Relay teams power Colonels’ win at 15-team Apple Blossom Invitational By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The past might be a little fuzzy for the James Wood High…
Blossoming Simms headlines Invitational
By Tommy Keeler Jr. — tkeeler@nvdaily.com WINCHESTER — There’s a little extra excitement in the air for James Wood’s boys track team as it gets ready to host today’s 41st…
Jump for joy: Smith siblings excel in track and field at James Wood
By Tommy Keeler Jr. — tkeeler@nvdaily.com WOODSTOCK — The thought of his older sister going away to college was weighing on Mason’s Smith mind. So throughout basketball season, the James…
Track and Field: James Wood sweeps tri
WOODSTOCK — The James Wood boys and girls each swept a tri meet with Handley and Central Wednesday. The Colonels boys defeated Central 107-24 and Handley 95-37. Handley beat Central…
Girl’s Tennis: Tigers 5, Colonels 4
NOKESVILLE — Brentsville posted a pair of wins in doubles to break a 3-3 tie en route to Thursday’s Northwestern District victory over James Wood. The Tigers won at No.…
Girl’s Soccer: Tigers 1, Colonels 0
NOKESVILLE — Ashley Grant scored 16 minutes into the game to lift Brentsville over James Wood and keep the Tigers undefeated in the Northwestern District. Kaleigh Fincham made 12 saves…
Boy’s Tennis: Tigers 5, Colonels 4
WINCHESTER — Brentsville posted four victories in singles and then notched a win at No. 3 doubles to edge James Wood in Thursday’s Northwestern District match. Brentsville’s No. 3 doubles…
Boy’s Soccer: Tigers 2, Colonels 1 (OT)
WINCHESTER — Jimmy Ford scored the second of his two goals with two minutes left in overtime to keep Brentsville undefeated in the Northwestern District with a win over James…
Softball: Tigers 8, Colonels 3
WINCHESTER — Brentsville scored broke a tie game with five runs in the top of the seventh to earn a Northwestern District victory against James Wood Thursday. The Tigers used…
Tigers hold off Colonels
By David Selig The Winchester Star Winchester — There’s no such thing as a moral victory in a game that decides first place in the district standings. But the way…
Girl’s Soccer: Pioneers 1 Colonels 0
WINCHESTER — MacKenzie Witt scored in the first half, and Mary Span made five saves as the Pioneers shut out James Wood 1-0 in Tuesday’s Northwestern District girls’ soccer match.…
Baseball: Colonels roll over Pioneers
By Mark Sawyer Special to The Winchester Star Winchester — The last time Frederick County rivals James Wood and Millbrook met on the baseball field, the Colonels had their way…
Boy’s Soccer: Millbrook boys rout Wood
By David Selig The Winchester Star Winchester — Alex Barrette realized at halftime why his first goal Tuesday night against James Wood felt so similar. The Millbrook High School junior…
Judges sharp in win over Colonels
By Tommy Keeler Jr. — tkeeler@nvdaily.com WINCHESTER — Things haven’t gone as smoothly this season for Handley’s girls tennis team as they would have liked, but on Saturday the two-time…
2003 Chevrolet S-10 Raffle
The JWAA will be having a raffle drawing for a 2003 Chevrolet S-10. Drawing to held at JWAA Sports Banquet on Monday, June 1, 2009. Must be 18 years old…
Salyer signs at D-II school
Winchester — James Wood High School senior April Salyer signed a letter of intent Friday to play volleyball at Division II West Liberty State College, Colonels coach Jill Lester said.…
Girl’s Tennis
Colonels 9, Cougars 0 Nokesville — James Wood swept six matches en route to a comfortable win at Kettle Run on Friday. Kari Pope (No. 1) and Headley Wilson (No.…
Baseball: Colonels 10, Cougars 6
Winchester — Matt Copley pitched six innings and did not allow an unearned run to stay perfect as a pitcher and lift James Wood to a Northwestern District victory against…
Colonels boys dominate Northwestern tri-meet
From Star Staff Reports WINCHESTER — The James Wood High School boys and the Sherando girls swept a track and field tri meet between the Frederick County schools Thursday night…
Leight hurls Wood to win
By Greg Brill Special to The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — No doubt, Hunter Leight was itching to get back and pitch for the James Wood High School baseball team. Since…
Judges girls roll past James Wood for 4th straight win
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — After Tuesday’s first half, it appeared Handley High School goalkeeper Caitlin Glackin was going to be a non-factor against James Wood. Several…
Lloyd goal lifts Wood over Handley
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — James Wood High School’s D.J. Jutze hit the right post, then watched Andrew Lloyd’s attempt to fire in the rebound sail far…
Apple Blossom Beads
The James Wood Athletic Association will be selling official 2009 Apple Blossom Festival bead necklaces. If you would like to purchase a necklace please contact Philip Lloyd at 533-8716 or…
Girl’s Soccer: Colonels recover from early deficit
By Jeremy Stafford — jstafford@nvdaily.com FRONT ROYAL– With the string of losing seasons the James Wood girls soccer team has sustained in recent years, the Colonels are more than used…
Colonels 6, Wildcats 2
WINCHESTER — Dustin Russell and Cooper Franks each pitched three strong innings to lead host James Wood past Warren County in a Northwestern District game Wednesday night. Russell (3-0) struck…
Colonels roll past Warren
By Mark SawyerSpecial to The Star Winchester — Mired in a six game losing streak and sitting at the bottom of the Northwestern District standings, the James Wood High School…
Girl’s Tennis: Colonels 5, Warriors 4
STEPHENS CITY — Headley Wilson, Amber Knox, Supretti Sharma and Erica Basque each won singles matches to lift James Wood past host Sherando on Monday. The Colonels (6-1) got their…
Girl’s Soccer: Warriors 2, Colonels 0
STEPHENS CITY — Nikki Rhodes scored two goals, one in the first half and one in the second, to lead the Sherando to a Northwestern District win against James Wood…
Boy’s Soccer: Warriors 3, Colonels 1
WINCHESTER — Matt Brady recorded a hat trick to lead Sherando to a Northwestern District victory against James Wood Monday. Carlos Chavez had two assists and Sam Hayes had one…
Softball loses to Sherando
From Star Staff Reports WINCHESTER — Brittany Larrick went 5-for-5 and had a team-record 10 RBIs, as the Sherando High School softball team clubbed host James Wood 18-8 on Monday…
Colonels move into first place in district
By David Selig The Winchester Star Winchester — When Matt Copley met with James Wood High School baseball coach Jared Mounts before Monday night’s showdown against Sherando, the sophomore pitcher…
Vorous powers Colonels to win
WINCHESTER — Cody Vorous had a career day on Saturday. The James Wood junior hit three home runs to lead the Colonels to a 17-7 win over Loudoun County in…
Armel and Smith makes All-Area
Heather Armel and Haley Smith recently were named to the NV Daily’s All-Area Girl’s basketball team. Armel earned first team honors while Smith got a third team nomination. View Complete Team
Basketball: Matt Johnson on All-Area Team
James Wood senior guard Matt Johnson earned first-team Northwestern honors after averaging 15.4 points and 2.3 steals. He also ranked second in the area with an 81.3 free-throw percentage. View…
Boy’s Soccer: Colonels 2, Falcons 1
WINCHESTER — James Wood scored twice in the first half and held off Central Tuesday night in a Northwestern District game at Jerry L. Kelican Stadium. Josh Marts scored on…
Boy’s Tennis: Colonels 7, Falcons 2
WINCHESTER — James Wood swept the first four singles matches in Tuesday’s Northwestern District victory over Central. The Colonels’ (5-2) Thomas Wilson (No. 1), Joe Damron (No. 2), John Stanfield…
Softball: Falcons 8, Colonels 3
WINCHESTER — Central scored seven runs in the seventh inning to erase a 3-1 James Wood lead on Tuesday night. The Colonels (2-6, 1-6 Northwestern District) committed four errors in…
4 Named to All-Area Wrestling Team
Gage Swartz –112 pounds Swartz (53-5) had his season end in the Region II semifinals because of a broken elbow. Swartz was the Northwestern District tournament champion. Mark Thomas –125…
Sponsorships
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Central snaps James Wood’s win streak
By MARK SAWYER The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Missed opportunities and a disastrous seventh inning cost the James Wood High School baseball team dearly in a 6-1 Northwestern District loss…
3 Swim Girls named to All-Area Team
Emalee Firestein James Wood — Junior Firestein led the area in the 500 free, and at the state meet she was 13th in that event (5:27.49) and 14th in the…
Kevin Carver namd to All-Area Swim Team
Carver tied for 10th in the state in the 50 free (22.58) and was 12th in the 100 free (49.66). Carver, who led the area in two events, won the…
Wood boys 2nd at Taylor Relays
From Star Staff Reports SHENANDOAH JUNCTION, W.Va. — The James Wood High School boys’ track team won three events to place second at the Jim Taylor Relays Saturday at Jefferson…
Colonels score three late to hold off Hawks
By Greg Brill The Winchester Star Front Royal — James Wood started with a three-run inning and closed with a three-run frame. Good thing for the Colonels, since the Skyline…
Girl’s Soccer: Colonels 4, Hawks 0
Winchester — Chelsea Wingfield scored two early goals and Cat Woznak had two assists in James Wood’s home win over Skyline on Friday. Wingfield scored off a Sara Michael assist…
Boy’s Soccer: Colonels 3, Hawks 0
Front Royal — James Wood earned its first win of the season in a Northwestern District game against Skyline Friday night. Andrew Lloyd scored two goals, one on a penalty…
Boy’s Tennis: Colonels 8, Hawks 1
Front Royal — Thomas Wilson won 10-0 in first singles and then teamed with Thom Schweitzer for a first doubles sweep, as James Wood cruised past host Skyline on Friday.…
Girl’s Tennis: Colonels 6, Hawks 3
Winchester — Battling the flu, Headley Wilson swept her No. 2 singles match and then teamed with Kari Pope for a doubles win as James Wood beat visiting Skyline. Pope…
Softball: Hawks 9, Colonels 2
Front Royal — Julie Shifflett went 2-for-3 and drove in three runs to lead Skyline’s Northwestern District victory over James Wood. Shifflett provided the key hit in the Hawks’ five-run…
Boy’s Tennis: Colonels 5, Tigers 4
NOKESVILLE — Rusty Jenkins and Thom Schweitzer’s victory at No. 2 doubles clinched James Wood’s 5-4 Northwestern District victory over Brentsville on Tuesday. Jenkins and Schweitzer edged Brentsville’s No. 2…
Baseball: Tigers 13, Colonels 10
NOKESVILLE — Brentsville used a 7-run fourth inning to defeat James Wood 13-10 in Tuesday night’s Northwestern District game. The Tigers put together four hits and capitalized on four walks…
Softball: James Wood 7, Millbrook 3
Courtesy of The Northern Virginia Daily WINCHESTER — James Wood put together a string of hits in the fifth inning to rally past the Pioneers in Northwestern District action. The…
Baseball: Wood too much for Pioneers
By David Selig The Winchester Star Winchester — When Travis Viands bunted to drive home a run in the bottom of the fifth inning Friday night, it was obvious the…
Soccer: Millbrook tops Colonels
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star Winchester — Eight minutes into the game, Millbrook High School’s Benny Buono brought his hands together in frustration when his attempt at a bicycle…
Boy’s Tennis Preview
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star Coach: Gene Lewis, first year Last year: 10-6, lost to Sherando in Northwestern District final Key losses: Matt Palmer, Ben Bishop. Top returning players:…
Girl’s Tennis Preview
By Tommy Keeler Jr. The Colonels return four of their top six from last year’s squad, which finished second in the Northwestern District. James Wood will once again be led…
Girl’s Tennis – Colonels 9, Cougars 0
Courtesy of The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — James Wood only dropped seven games in defeating Kettle Run in a Northwestern District match Tuesday. Kari Pope (No. 1), Headley Wilson (No.…
Boy’s Tennis – Colonels 8, Cougars 1
Courtesty of The Winchester Star NOKESVILLE — James Wood won five singles matches and swept the doubles competition to earn a Northwestern District win against Kettle Run Tuesday. Joe Damron…
Baseball – Colonels 8, Cougars 5
NOKESVILLE — James Wood scored six runs in the seventh inning to rally from a 5-2 deficit, then survived a bases-loaded, no-out situation in the bottom of the frame to…
Baseball – Raiders 10, Colonels 9
Courtesy of The Winchester Star LEESBURG — Loudoun County High School rallied for four runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to knock off James Wood 10-9 on Monday…
Softball – Colonels 7, Pride 5
Courtesy of The Winchester Star LEESBURG — Whitney Dennis and Carly Lewis each drove in two runs, propelling the James Wood High School softball team to its first win of…
JWAA Golf Tournament
The 2009 JWAA Golf Tournament will take place on May 13th at Rock Harbor. We are now seeking teams and sponsors (as well as corporate sponsorships). If you need more info please call P.…
Softball loses to Handley
By Jerry Holsworth The Winchester Star Winchester — The Handley High School softball team battled through frigid weather and a tough first inning to eventually crush host James Wood 20-4…
Gordon’s two goals lift Judges over Wood
By Scott Musa The Winchester Star Winchester — There is no place like home. Even if it is only temporary. The Handley High School boys’ soccer team christened its home…
Russell gets job done for Colonels
By David Selig The Winchester Star Winchester — Dustin Russell learned the importance of first impressions a year ago. So whether he’s asked to pitch or DH, swing away or…
2009 Baseball Season Preview: Bar set high at James Wood
By Tim Tassa WINCHESTER — Often meaningless before a pitch has been thrown, the early-season expectations for James Wood — as they were last Tuesday — haven’t always been so…
Area softball teams ready to swing away
By Robert Stocks The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Defending champion Brentsville appears to be the preseason favorite in the Northwestern District, but Sherando and some other local high school softball…
Softball
From Star Staff Reports FRONT ROYAL — Winless a year ago, the Warren County High School softball team handed the ball to a freshman and began its turnaround. Nicole King’s…
Boy’s Tennis
From Star Staff Reports Front Royal — James Wood High School’s boys’ tennis team opened the season with a 9-0 Northwestern District victory over Warren County on Wednesday. Thomas Wilson,…
Boy’s Soccer – Wildcats 2, Colonels 1
From Star Staff Reports FRONT ROYAL — Brian Cornell and Jeff Moxie each scored first-half goals to lead Warren County to a Northwestern District victory in the season opener for…
Girl’s Soccer Colonels 2, Wildcats 1
From Star Staff Reports WINCHESTER— Brianna York’s penalty kick in the 65th minute lifted the James Wood girls’ soccer team to a 2-1 win in a Northwestern District season opener…
Baseball – Colonels 10, Wildcats 1
From Star Staff Reports FRONT ROYAL — Hunter Leight scattered three hits over five innings and Brock Lockhart’s key double drove James Wood’s baseball team to a 10-1 season-opening win…
Northwestern District may be more balanced than ever
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — No one could find a way to beat the Handley High School boys’ soccer team during last year’s Northwestern District regular season.…
Shaffer takes his style of wrestling to Salem
By Jeremy Stafford — Daily Staff Writer STEPHENS CITY — Moving from Pennsylvania to Virginia before his first year of middle school meant more for James Wood senior Josh Shaffer…
Area wrestling teams have reason to be optimistic
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Millbrook and James Wood won’t be taking as many wrestlers as they’d like to the Group AA and A state wrestling tournaments…
Colonels’ Carr will step down
By Robert Stocks The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — James Wood High School girls’ basketball coach Jamie Carr informed his players after last Thursday’s Northwestern District tournament quarterfinal loss to Sherando…
John Kent – National Merit Scholarship Finalist
Recently John Kent (Sr. – Offensive Lineman) was just notified that he is a National Merit Scholarship Finalist! John has also helped the JWHS Academic Team win the District Title…
Tommy Keeler: Complex postseason format leaves lots in doubt
By Tommy Keeler — Daily Staff Writer As Sherando players walked off the court Friday after a loss to Central in Northwestern District tournament quarterfinals, there was disappointment on their…
Pioneers edge Colonels in Region II
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star Sterling — In the 1986 song “Land of Confusion,” Genesis’ Phil Collins asks, “Ooh Superman where are you now/When everything’s gone wrong somehow?” At…
Swartz’s stellar year ends after elbow injury
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star Sterling — You didn’t have to hear some of the post-tournament comments made by both Millbrook and James Wood to know the two teams…
Expanded playoffs give more schools chance at regionals
By David Selig The Winchester Star Winchester — Though his Judges had just clinched the Northwestern District regular-season title, Tommy Dixon couldn’t shake a puzzled look as he stood outside…
Wood names Hild soccer coach
By Ben Brooks The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Better late than never. James Wood High School Athletic Director Craig Woshner said Tuesday afternoon that he planned on hiring a boys’…
Andrew Lloyd Earns VHSCA Honors
Andrew Lloyd recently was named to the VHSCA All State Football Team for two positions. He earned 1st Team honors as a place kicker and 2nd Team honors as a…
District Swim Meet
By Robert NiedzwieckiThe Winchester Star Emalee Firestein swam a season-best 5:38.69 in the 500 free, beating Handley’s Sparkle Kitchin (5:53.84) by 15 seconds and coming within two seconds of her…
Sherando rolls past Colonels
By David Selig The Winchester Star After James Wood (7-15, 7-9 Northwestern District) hung 75 on the Warriors when the teams met last month, Sherando (13-8, 9-6) knew it would…
Smith’s 26 lift Wood
By Mark Sawyer The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — With two games separating six teams in the Northwestern District girls’ basketball standings, each win over the final week is critical for…
Recruiting notebook: James Wood’s Lloyd mulls kicking future
By Tommy Keeler Jr. — Daily Staff Writer At least one area player is still holding out hope for a FBS scholarship. James Wood kicker Andrew Lloyd recently decided to…
Area swimmers look to make their mark
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — It doesn’t seem likely that anyone will be able to slow down the Brentsville High School boys’ and girls’ swimming teams from…
Numbers favor Wood at district tourney
Colonels and Pioneers expected to battle for Northwestern District championship By Ben Brooks The Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY — As they walked out of Tuesday night’s Northwestern District seeding meeting…
Heishman’s red-hot play on offense lifts Falcons
By Jeremy Stafford — Daily Staff Writer WOODSTOCK — Following a missed free throw — his only miss from the charity stripe all night — Central junior Aaron Heishman twisted…
Johnson’s late steal, basket lifts Colonels
By Chuck McGill — Daily Staff Writer WINCHESTER — James Wood’s Matt Johnson called it a “schoolyard” play. After Johnson missed a shot in the waning moments of the Colonels’…
Falcons use 3-pointers to rally in fourth
By Bobby Herrell — Daily Sports Correspondent WINCHESTER — Central coach Stephanie Mathews was all smiles after her scrappy Falcons pulled out a victory at James Wood, 62-58, on Friday…
Falcons upend Colonels 62-58
By Jerry Holsworth The Winchester Star Winchester — After a week of ice and snow outside, the James Wood and Central girls’ basketball teams seemed to bring the frigid weather…
Wood’s Lloyd verbally commits to Tech
By David Selig The Winchester Star Winchester — James Wood High School senior Andrew Lloyd has verbally committed to play football at Virginia Tech, the all-Region II placekicker and punter…
Andrew Lloyd to kick for the Hokies
“Virginia Tech is close to home and it’ll be good for me,” Winchester (Va.) James Wood kicker Andrew Lloyd said. “My brother goes to Radford and maybe I can go…
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Armel leading the charge for Colonels
When teams play the James Wood Colonels they begin with one mission: slow down Heather Armel, because it’s rare that she’s ever stopped. “She always speaks up and tries to…
Falcons soar past James Wood 77-58
By Jerry Holsworth The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — For the James Wood High School boys’ basketball team, Monday’s non-district game against Fauquier must have seemed like a case of déjà…
Holding down the fort: Chipman steps up with father serving in Iraq
By Tommy Keeler Jr. — Daily Staff Writer WINCHESTER — Cory Chipman can’t resist the temptation. The James Wood senior knows it would be easier on his heart if he…
Defense helps lift Millbrook
By David Selig The Winchester Star Winchester — Scott Mankins knows what would have happened if his Millbrook High School boys’ basketball team pulled apart after a rocky start to…
Pioneers race past Colonels
By Robert Stocks The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The Millbrook High School girls’ basketball team extended its winning streak to 13, and it came much easier than the Pioneers ever…
Colonels 69, Cougars 27
Nokesville — Heather Armel scored 19 points and Shannon Thorne and Haley Smith both had double-doubles as James Wood defeated Kettle Run 69-27 in Friday night’s Northwestern District contest. Smith…
Wood boys roll over Kettle Run
From Star Staff Reports Winchester — Trae Tinsman led four James Wood double-figure scorers with 18 points Friday in a 92-47 Northwestern District boys’ basketball victory over Kettle Run. The…
James Wood tops district rivals in tri-meet
By Tommy Keeler Jr. — Daily Staff Writer WINCHESTER — Seth Fauver just had to hold on. The James Wood junior knew all he had to do was keep from…
Wood claims county bragging rights
James Wood’s Josh Shaffer is in control of Sherando’s Jeff Crawford By Ben Brooks The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — In wrestling, like most sports, it’s what you do in the…
Girl’s Basketball defeats Handley
By David Selig The Winchester Star Winchester — Jamie Carr called three timeouts in the third quarter Tuesday night, imploring his James Wood High School girls’ basketball team to get…
Boy’s Basketball loses versus Handley
By Robert Stocks The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — The home-away-from-home portion of the schedule for Handley High School’s boys’ basketball team is almost over. The Judges’ winning streak in Winchester…
Improving Colonels pick up another win
By Dennis Atwood — Daily Sports Correspondent WINCHESTER — With both squads just over halfway through their 22-game basketball schedules, the time is ripe for making any adjustments necessary for…
Colonels 49, Wildcats 27
From Star Staff Reports FRONT ROYAL — One game after setting the James Wood girls’ basketball scoring record, Heather Armel went over 1,000 points for her career in Monday’s 49-27…
Colonels 74, Wildcats 46
From Star Staff Reports WINCHESTER — Matt Johnson scored 19 points and Trae Tinsman added 16 to lead James Wood to a 74-46 Northwestern District boys’ basketball victory over Warren…
Colonels and Pioneers split in dual swim meet
By Jerry Holsworth The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — With the girls’ competition hanging in the balance, James Wood junior Emalee Firestein anchored a winning 400-meter freestyle relay at the end…
Wood’s Armel sets record, but Sherando wins
By David Selig The Winchester Star Stephens City — Under one arm, Heather Armel carried the basketball she had just used to break the James Wood High School girls’ scoring…
Colonels end slump with win over Sherando
By Greg Brill The Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY — Sherando High School’s boys’ basketball team was coming off an important Northwestern District win at home Wednesday against Central. Friday night’s…
Colonels get 2 shutouts
From Star Staff Reports The James Wood High School wrestling team pulled off a rare feat Wednesday by getting two 74-0 shutout victories over Handley and Central in a tri-match.…
Falcons’ free throws clinch victory
By Jeremy Stafford — Daily Staff Writer WINCHESTER — During the Central Falcons’ latest practice, head coach Roger Wilkins made sure his team put a special emphasis on free-throw shooting.…
Girl’s Basketball – Colonels 49, Falcons 33
From Star Staff Reports WOODSTOCK — Haley Smith scored 15 points and pulled down 14 rebounds Monday to lead James Wood to a 49-33 Northwestern District girls’ basketball victory over…
Boy’s Basketball – Falcons 75, Colonels 65
From Star Staff Reports WINCHESTER — J.J. Armentrout led four Central double-figure scorers with 19 points Monday night as the Falcons defeated James Wood 75-65 in a Northwestern District boys’…
Wood wins Copp Duals
By Ben Brooks The Winchester Star Winchester — If the third annual Jaye Copp Duals were designed for James Wood High School’s wrestling team to take a breath after the…
Girl’s Basketball Fall to Skyline
Dennis Atwood — Daily Sports Correspondent WINCHESTER — Classes don’t resume until Monday, but prep sports didn’t take a break for the winter holidays. As a case in point, the…
Alley-oop highlights Hawks’ big win
By Tim Tassa — Daily Staff Writer FRONT ROYAL — Andrew Thorne and Terrell Matthews just needed a hint of eye contact. As Skyline adjusted to James Wood’s zone defense,…
Lloyd kicks 2 FGs in all-star game
From Star Staff Reports Myrtle Beach, S.C. — James Wood High School senior Andrew Lloyd kicked a pair of field goals as the East defeated the West 29-3 in the…
Hawks’ boys down Wood
By Greg Brill The Winchester Star Front Royal — As he dribbled near the far sideline, Skyline’s Terrell Mathews gave just enough of a look to teammate Andrew Thorne streaking…
Skyline’s girls win
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star Winchester — On a night when baskets were hard to come by, a player that Skyline High School girls’ basketball coach Andrew Lacey said…
Wrestling Wins Walters Duals
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — By the time James Wood High School’s Seth Fauver stepped on the mat in the championship of the Willie Walters Duals Tournament…
‘Back on the mat’
Wrestler Mark Thomas returns from post-concussion syndrome By David Selig The Winchester Star Winchester — When it comes to wrestling, Greg Walker has learned he can always count on enthusiasm…
Armel’s 38 points sets Wood mark
By Jerry Holsworth The Winchester Star Winchester — Six years ago, former James Wood Middle School physical education teacher Kim Maxwell taught one of her students how to shoot a…
Colonels topple Judges
By Tommy Keeler Jr. — Daily Staff Writer WINCHESTER — Heather Armel had trouble sleeping Friday night. After a disappointing loss to Millbrook, in which she only took six shots…
Swartz, James Wood finish second in Skyline tournament
By Jeremy Stafford — Daily Staff Writer FRONT ROYAL — With only a two-point advantage over Old Mill (Md.) in the semifinal bout of the Border Wars Tournament at Skyline…
Swim team competes in City-County relays
By Jerry Holsworth The Winchester Star Winchester — After a pair of tough recent Northwestern District competitions for three area teams, James Wood, Handley, Millbrook, and Sherando gathered at Jim…
Colonels place 2nd in Skyline’s Border Wars
By Kip Ritenour The Winchester Star Front Royal — Momentum is huge in high school dual wrestling meets and the James Wood Colonels rode theirs to an impressive second-place finish…
Armel’s 33 lifts Colonels
By Greg Brill The Winchester Star Winchester — Heather Armel was determined not to let another Northwestern District opponent play shutdown defense on her. Coming off a six-point outing in…
Defense keys league-leading Millbrook girls
By David Selig The Winchester Star Winchester — It took 11 minutes for Heather Armel to get off her first shot Friday night, more than 13 minutes for her to…
Pioneers survive a scare from Colonels
By Jerry Holsworth The Winchester Star Winchester — Accurate shooting from beyond the 3-point line is important, but hitting your foul shots in the final moments of the game is…
Colonels win four matches
From Star Staff Reports Front Royal — The James Wood High School wrestling team swept three dual matches at Friday’s first day of the Border Wars at Skyline, earning one…
Pioneers use defense to take district lead
WINCHESTER — Millbrook used a variety of junk defenses to shut down James Wood leading scorer Heather Armel and move into sole possession of first-place with a 59-41 win in…
Pioneers adjust ‘D’ in victory
By Tommy Keeler Jr. — Daily Staff Writer WINCHESTER –With James Wood knocking down 3-pointers like they were layups, Millbrook refused to get rattled. Trailing late in the game, the…
All-Area Football Team
James Wood High School was represented by 7 players on the 2008 All-Area Football Team. The Colonels were represented by John Kent (OL) and Andrew Lloyd (K) on the All-Area…
Longerbeam Named to All-Area Team
Longerbeam won the Northwestern District championship with a time of 16:12 and earned all-region honors with his ninth-place (16:47) finish at Region II. Longerbeam just missed all-state honors, finishing 5…
Wood boys, girls sweep quad
From Star Staff Reports STRASBURG — The James Wood boys’ and girls’ swimming teams each swept a quad competition Wednesday night at Signal Knob Recreation Center. The Colonels boys defeated…
Boy’s Basketball versus Brentsville
From Star Staff Reports NOKESVILLE — Connor Massei scored 18 points, including seven in the fourth quarter, to lead Kettle Run to a 56-49 Northwestern District boys’ basketball victory over…
Armel’s triple-double helps power Colonels
From Star Staff Reports WINCHESTER — Junior Heather Armel had a triple-double Wednesday night to help lead James Wood’s girls to a 69-57 Northwestern District basketball victory over Kettle Run.…
All-Area Volleyball Team
Sara Michael and Emily Shannon represented James Wood on the All-Area Volleyball Team. Michael was a 1st Team selection as a Setter and Shannon was an Outside Hitter 2nd Team…
Andrew Lloyd Earns First Team All Met
One of the top kicking prospects in the country, Lloyd made 7 of 13 field goal attempts, including three from farther than 40 yards. He had 30 touchbacks, made 34…
Handley rallies to top Wood
By David Selig The Winchester Star Winchester — Getting over a stomach flu and catching the beginning of a cold, Danziel Cartwright wasn’t sure how much he’d be able to…
Handley rallies to top Wood
By David Selig The Winchester Star Winchester — Getting over a stomach flu and catching the beginning of a cold, Danziel Cartwright wasn’t sure how much he’d be able to…
2008-2009 Wrestling Outlook
By Ben Brooks The Winchester Star Outlook: Having graduated just two starters and boasting seven senior regulars, James Wood appears poised to make a run at a Northwestern District title.…
Wood rallies past Warren for its first win
By Greg Brill The Winchester Star Front Royal — When Matt Johnson came to the bench late in the third quarter Friday night, the James Wood High School senior forward…
Alumni Update: Sarah Armel
Former Colonel Girl’s Basketball player Sarah Armel is now a member of the Potomac State College basketball team. Recently JWAA.ORG contacted Head Coach Jim Walton on Sarah’s adjustment from high…
Generals Defeat James Wood
By Greg Brill The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — If Wednesday night’s non-district girls’ basketball rematch with James Wood were a classroom test, Stonewall Jackson High School’s Heather Stout would pass…
Generals edge Lady Colonels for first victory
Dennis Atwood — Daily Sports Correspondent QUICKSBURG — In their third outing of the young basketball season, Stonewall Jackson was seeking its first victory. But after they tied the game…
Swimming Team Outlook
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star Outlook: Emalee Firestein is the reigning girls’ swimmer of the year for The Winchester Star, but the Colonels have already proven they’re more than…
Area teams vie for Girl’s Basketball Title
By Robert Stocks The Winchester Star James Wood coach Jamie Carr said the battle for area and district bragging rights should be a good one this year. “Millbrook was a…
James Wood’s Lloyd to play in All-Star game
Star Staff Report James Wood High School senior placekicker and punter Andrew Lloyd has been selected to play in the third annual Offense-Defense All-American Bowl at 5 p.m. on Jan.…
Wood drops season opener to Broad Run
The boys basketball team lost 70-49 to Broad Run in the first round of the Loudoun County Tip Off. Matt Johnson led the Colonels with 23 points. Read More
Northwestern Boys Basketball Preview
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star No one knows for sure how much debate goes on between the Northwestern District coaches when it comes time to vote for the all-district…
2008 Winter Team Photos
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Erika Jones Scholarship Yard Sale
Erika Jones Scholarship Yard Sale To be held Memorial WeekendMay 30, 2009 at James Wood High SchoolWe are looking for household items to be donated. Anything from new born baby…
JWAA Cash Party
JWAA Cash Party To be held March 14, 2009 at the Eagles ClubTickets will be going on sale – $35.00 eachWe are at this time looking for contributions of items…
Football Team Wins Team Award
The James Wood High School football team earned the Team Sportsmanship Award for the 2008 Football Season. The award is given to the team that displays the best sportsmanship through…
Economy Is Hitting Local Athletic Programs
By Chuck McGill — Daily Staff Writer The nation’s struggling economy has left few unaffected, especially small high school athletic programs in Virginia. Each athletic director or coach has a…
Andrew Lloyd Leads All Region Team
From Star Staff Reports Handley High School’s Jeremiah Wilson and James Wood’s Andrew Lloyd headlined the All-Region II team as the only local players to earn two selections. Wilson, a…
All-Region Football Team
James Wood High School was represented by 3 players on the Region II Football Team. Senior Offensive Guard John Kent was named to the 1st Team along with fellow Senior…
Former Baseball Player Signs With WVU
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Brent Bertschinger has finally found a home. The former James Wood High School pitcher recently signed a letter of intent to play…
Panthers end Wood’s season
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star Sterling — After the James Wood High School football team found itself down 10-7 at halftime because of a late 58-yard fumble return for…
Colonels stumble against Panthers
By Tommy Keeler Jr. — Daily Staff Writer STERLING — Doug Stonier thought he had played the perfect defensive play. The James Wood senior went up to defend a long…
Colonels Lose Hard Fought Game
The Colonels fell to Potomac Falls 26-17 in the Regional Playoffs. The team’s final record was 8-3 and they earned a spot in the playoffs for the second consecutive year.…
Colonels look to rebound
James Wood faces Panthers in playoffs By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — James Wood High School football coach Mike Bolin hopes he might have started an annual tradition.…
Bolin’s ‘Jame Wood Olympics’ helps players relax on bye week
WINCHESTER — Coming off a loss to Handley, and with an extra week to get ready for the playoffs, James Wood coach Mike Bolin decided to keep his team loose…
Colonels Travel to Potomac Falls
From Star Staff Reports With the Virginia High School League’s regional football playoff pairings officially announced this weekend, four area teams will compete in the single-elimination tournaments beginning this Friday.…
Football All-District Honors
Several Colonels received All-District Honors for the 2008 football season. The Colonels had a total of 10 players selected and Head Coach Mike Bolin received Division 4 Coach of the…
Former Colonel Athlete Freshman of the Year
Mackenzie Tingle became the first North Carolina Wesleyan player in history to earn volleyball’s Rookie of the Year honor after a stellar regular season that saw her average 8.4 assists…
Local teams wait for seedings to shake out
By David Selig The Winchester Star Winchester — As high school football teams across the state jockey for postseason position in this final week of the regular season, local squads…
Coming through: Late pick gives Judges drama-filled win over Colonels
By Tommy Keeler Jr. — Daily Staff Writer WINCHESTER — As Geremi Long stood in the locker room moments after making an interception to preserve a win, and after Handley…
Wendell’s Words of Wisdom
“Without a doubt the James Wood vs. Handley gridiron clash on Friday night at Wood is not just another football game. For the Colonels it could be a 9-1 season,…
Longerbeam Finishes 9th at Regionals, Advances to States
James Wood senior Darin Longerbeam, who won the district title a week ago, took ninth with a time of 16:47. Longerbeam said Oatlands can be a difficult course. “The times…
Volleyball Season Ends in District Tournament
Winchester — When the Millbrook High School volleyball team won the first Northwestern District semifinal on Tuesday night, it was assumed the Pioneers would root for a rematch against Sherando,…
A rivalry reborn: Big matchup between Judges, Colonels brings back memories for ‘old-timers’
By Craig Juer — Daily Staff Writer WINCHESTER — “The scholastic football season comes to an end this weekend with what is expected to be the most exciting game of…
Rivalry has added meaning
By David Selig The Winchester Star Winchester — One night early this week, Mike Bolin sat down with the VHSL power ratings and tried to crunch the numbers for every…
Dallmann’s versatility key for the Colonels
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Coaches will sometimes compliment an athlete by saying, “He’ll do anything. If we asked him to run through a wall, he’d do…
Colonels stun Warriors with sweep in semis
By Tim Tassa — Daily Staff Writer STEPHENS CITY — On sheets of paper handed out by the Colonels’ seniors were famous quotes to complement their season-long slogan: “It’s hard…
Colonels upset Warriors in semis
By Scott Musa The Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY — Two Frederick County High Schools will play for the Northwestern District volleyball tournament championship Thursday night, but regular-season champion Sherando won’t…
District Football Showdown
By Rob Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star The Barr-Lindon Crimson Apple matchup everyone pointed to in August is just three days away. Yes, the much-anticipated Sherando-Millbrook high school football contest is…
The results are in!
“Which School is the Greatest Rival of James Wood”? Based on the JWAA online poll – John Handley High School is the greatest rival of James Wood. John Handley received…
Dallmann Voted Player of the Week
Congratulations to Jordan Dallmann for being voted the TV3 Winchester Player of the Week. Thanks for all of the votes from Colonel fans!
Colonels ground Hawks 27-6
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star FRONT ROYAL — A few minutes after Friday night’s game, James Wood High School football coach Mike Bolin said he was going to have…
Colonels reach final hurdle in quest for title
By Tim Tassa — Daily Staff Writer FRONT ROYAL — Safety/running back Jordan Dallmann, perhaps the busiest player on the field for James Wood on Friday, didn’t mind brushing off…
Changes could be ahead for schools
By Tommy Keeler Jr. — Daily Staff Writer There could be a lot of changes coming in area high school sports over the next few years, including more classifications. The…
No time to rest for the Colonels
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star FRONT ROYAL — There’s nothing like a little fighting to spice up a football practice. During Wednesday’s at James Wood High School, players on…
Volleyball wins, sets up a Sherando rematch
By Greg Brill The Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY — Sometime during the second game Thursday night, the James Wood High School volleyball team realized it was in a match. With…
Longerbeam capture district crown
By Robert Stocks The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Handley High School freshman Britani Myers and James Wood senior Darin Longerbeam put their 800-meter skills on display in Thursday’s Northwestern District…
Volleyball District Tournament Tonight
By David Selig The Winchester Star Winchester — For reasons that mostly concerned scheduling of officials, the Northwestern District has changed its format for the volleyball tournament, which begins its…
Tingle leads Bishop volleyball squad to 10th straight victory
Tingle leads Bishop volleyball squad to 10th straight victory Winchester, VA – Freshman setter Mackenzie Tingle (James Wood High School) totaled 80 assists in two matches on Saturday afternoon to…
Former Volleyball Players & Coach Battled
Reporter: Mike GiangrecoTV3 Winchester It’s pretty rare that visiting athletes get the home court advantage at Shenandoah University’s Shingleton Gymnasium. But Saturday, former James Wood setter Mackenzie Tingle was back…
Former Volleyball Athletes and Coach Battle Tonight
Reporter: Mike GiangrecoTV3 Winchester It’s pretty rare that visiting athletes get the home court advantage at Shenandoah University’s Shingleton Gymnasium. But Saturday, former James Wood setter Mackenzie Tingle was back…
Volleyball Loses to Sherando in 4
By Alyssa Goodson — Daily Sports Correspondent STEPHENS CITY — There is no denying that when it came down to it, Lauren Carter was the difference-maker for Sherando in its…
Competition Cheer Team Going To Regionals!
The James Wood Competition Cheer team finished in the top four of the Northwestern District Tournament on Tuesday night at Millbrook High School. The Colonels will compete in the Region…
Sherando edges rival Colonels in 4 games
By Greg Brill The Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY — Both James Wood and Kettle Run were doing their respective parts to play spoilers. East of Winchester, co-Northwestern District leader Millbrook…
James Wood’s Lloyd Has the Leg
From correspondent Matthew Stanmyre: James Wood senior kicker Andrew Lloyd does not have any division I-A scholarship offers, but Colonels Coach Mike Bolin said that will almost certainly change in…
“Bolin’s Bunch” Moving The Chains
By David SeligThe Winchester Star Bolin begins a new history with win over Sherando In the first moment he was able to take a deep breath Friday night, Mike Bolin…
Stonier’s interception keys Wood’s victory
By David Selig The Winchester Star Stephens City — Devin Stonier had been hearing it all night from his James Wood High School football coaches. “Get to the flats. Get…
Wide right: Missed field goal keeps Colonels atop district standings
By Craig Juer — Daily Staff Writer STEPHENS CITY — Trae Tinsman and Jared Broughear whooped and hollered as they skipped over to the post-game huddle, their shoulders bumping with…
Finally!!! Colonels Beat Warriors 17-14
By Justin Waddle – Gameday Magazine Columnist STEPHENS CITY, VA – Both the Sherando Warriors and James Wood Colonels entered Friday’s contest needing wins. The Warriors needed to pull out…
Colonels Upend Warriors
First win over rivals since 1993 By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star Stephens City — He may be crazy, but you can’t argue with his logic. “Who’s the beast of…
Broughear cleaning up competiton
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — Going to Soapeez Autowash in Winchester on Saturday afternoon just might be a better way to spend your time than going to…
Lots on the line for Wood, Sherando
By Robert Niedzwiecki The Winchester Star STEPHENS CITY — It’s the moment the James Wood High School football team has been waiting for since Nov. 16. When the Colonels take…
Warriors, Colonels Set To Clash Friday
By Justin Waddle – Gameday Magazine Columnist WINCHESTER, VA – Yet another exciting week in the Northwestern district is about to take place. The game with the most weight in…
Tinsman’s arm leads Colonels past Tigers
By Alyssa Goodson — Daily Sports Correspondent WINCHESTER — Until Friday night, it was unclear how devastating Trae Tinsman’s arm could be against a defense. On an offense that has…
Colonels too much for Skyline
From Star Staff Reports WINCHESTER — Sara Michael made 28 assists, two aces, and a pair of blocks to lead James Wood to a 3-1 (25-11, 14-25, 25-10, 25-16) Northwestern…
Cross Country Finishes 15th and 28th
The James Wood Girl’s Cross Country finished 15th out of 31 teams at Albemarle, while the Boys finished 28th out of 38th teams. Read More
Colonels Air It Out
By Robert Stocks The Winchester Star WINCHESTER — James Wood first-year football coach Mike Bolin believes junior Trae Tinsman belongs on the short list of top quarterbacks in the Northwestern…
Colonels 3, Falcons 0
From Winchester Star Staff Reports WOODSTOCK — The James Wood volleyball team rolled to a 3-0 Northwestern District victory over last-place Central Monday night. Emily Shannon had seven kills and…
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Cheerleaders finish 8th out of 14 at Parkview Invitational
Dan SousaLoudounPrepSports.com Senior Content Editor Sterling (Oct. 7, 2008) – The performances were indeed spirited at the 14-team 2008 Park View Spiritfest Cheerleading Invitational Saturday but they saved the best…
Colonels run past Wildcats
By Greg Brill The Winchester Star Front Royal — James Wood’s power running game proved to be a bit too much for Warren County High School’s football team to handle.…
Boys Cross Country finishes 6th and Girls 7th
By Robert Stocks The Winchester Star Winchester — The Northwestern District cross country meet is over a month away, but area teams got their first look at each other in…
Wood’s Golf 2nd in Tri Meet
Winchester — Millbrook’s golf team got an even-par 36 from Spencer Plante Tuesday to finish with a nine-hole total of 156 and win a Northwestern District tri-match with James Wood…
James Wood inducts 9 into Hall on Friday
Star Staff Reports Winchester — Eight former athletes and a local physician will be inducted into the ninth annual James Wood High School Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday. Ceremonies…
Pioneers top rival Colonels
By David Selig The Winchester Star Winchester — The Millbrook High School volleyball team’s sweep of county rival James Wood on Thursday night could have served as a statement that…
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