2024 Hampton Roads HS Boys Volleyball Preview

 
Five Things to Watch For


Trio of All-Stars are Back 

Kellam’s Joel Eanes, Granby’s AJ Angeles, and junior Wyatt Strawbridge lead the group of returning All-Tidewater team members from last season, and the three make up quite a group picture. Eanes, the dominating opposite hitter for the Knights, racked up 279 kills last season – a remarkable total, but one to be expected by the Grand Canyon University commit, who possibly sees over every volleyball (and most basketball) players) in Hampton Roads. How tall is he? Eanes, who competed with the U.S. Under 19 national team this summer, stands 6-foot-9, and has added throwing the shotput and discus, as well as high jumping, to his athletic repertoire.

On the other end, Strawbridge is an even six feet tall, while Angeles, the Comet setter, stands 5-foot-8.

Hampton Roads Teams Dominate Virginia

Although volleyball is not played in every statewide school system, it stands without question that the Hampton Roads region is a hotbed for talent within the state. Ten of the top 25 Virginia teams from the final MaxPreps.com volleyball rankings of 2023 call the Seven Cities region home. They include Kempsville (#5), Ocean Lakes (#7), Cape Henry Collegiate (#10), Granby (#11), Kellam (#12), First Colonial (#14), Hickory (#15), Maury (#18), Indian River (#23), and Princess Anne (#25).

Zuidema Returns to Cox

Over a ten-year period spanning from 2006-2015, Jason Zuidema was one of the most successful coaches on the Southside, with his Falcons winning three state titles and compiling a record of 246-35. The team regressed over a nine-year period after his departure, to the point of finishing 5-16 last season. Dwindling numbers and injuries were seen as the main reasons for the downslide. Hearing the call of duty. Zuidema, a Cox alum, is back at the helm. “Despite the program having wavered over the last few seasons, the boys are determined to put Cox back on the map,” said Zuidema. Seniors Brady Spicer, Zach Hamilton, Thomas Moore, and Joseph Maleski are tasked with keying the rebound.

Class 5 against Class 6

With the relatively low (less than 100) number of volleyball teams in the state, it is tough for certain regions to play a full post-season bracket. This can lead to some unfortunate circumstances. For example, in Region 5A, Ocean Lakes upended Kempsville to win the crown, while Granby captured the 5B championship. However, both teams fell in the state tournament, as Classes 5 and 6 have combined for one bracket. It would be interesting to see how the two teams would have fared against solely Class 5 competition. Perhaps the continued growth of Loudoun County high schools will allow for more higher state class playoff brackets in the near future.

Pre-season Tournament

The season was preceded by a Jamboree which mostly included Region 5A teams from the Beach and Southeastern Districts. Hosted by Great Bridge and their coach Bryan Stambaugh, the event featured eight teams, which included the winner, Beach Breakers, a team of home-schooled players. Stambaugh, who got the idea from a similar Denbigh Jamboree put together five years ago by their coach John Amaral, said that he and other coaches used the opportunity to either go full force or work through different lineups in the hope of finding the starting six players who will begin official play today.

Ranking/Team/2023 Record

1. Kellam (17-8) – The Knights lost only one starter from last year’s squad, prompting coach Aaron Campbell to predict that his team will have “its most promising year yet.”. Along with Eanes, Kellam is led by the other tri-captains, senior opposite hitters Austin Makovec (74 blocks) and 6’2” Bennett Barco (66 blocks). Junior setter Bennett Pyka led the team with 733 assists in 2023, while his brother Nathan joins seniors Sora Perry and 6’5” Michael Blanchard as middle blockers. Sophomore Dylan Calkins (126 digs) is an outside hitter to keep on the radar.
2. Kempsville (23-4) – The Chiefs score as a top team among the preview forms cast by most of their Beach and Southeastern District peers.
3. Granby (23-3) – Coach Michelle Neaves declared that her team is “hungry for another state run.” Considering that it took a grueling five-set loss to Class 6 Deep Run to knock the Comets out of the state tournament last year, the statement is fitting. Joining Angeles this year will be senior Percy Gordon (68 kills), junior outside hitter Alijah Lamp (47 kills) and Gabe Sol, an All-Region middle blocker. The foursome will bolster the Granby attack and Davis Mendoza will serve as the squad’s primary libero.
4. Ocean Lakes (22-6) – According to coach Evan Ballenger, only two returning players saw first team reps with last year’s Region 5A championship team. But a new crew will see plenty of action this year, starting with senior captain and libero Gavin Juhas. Fellow seniors Layne Kemp (M) and Anthony Liberator (OH) will be key performers, along with sophomore setter Daniel Copen. Keep an eye on Turner Kuhle, who has already shown his prowess on the baseball field for the Dolphins.
5. Cape Henry Collegiate (19-6) – The reigning TCIS champion should retain its spot as the top local private school team.
6. Gloucester (20-2) – Undefeated in the Peninsula District last season (18-0), the Dukes hope to ride another wave to PD perfection.
7. First Colonial (16-7) – Senior setter Sam Brown (752 assists, 58 kills, 36 blocks, 34 aces in 2023) broke his leg before the first game of last year’s playoffs, and his return will help the Patriots greatly. Other senior returners include libero Nate Duff (362 digs), and Seth Williams (76 kills, 41 blocks). The veteran squad also will see production from Bo Sawyer, Lucas Hills, and incoming sophomore transfer Zia Peterson.
8. Hickory (19-7) – First year head coach Carmen Coston looks forward to welcoming a “great group of returners,” from last season’s Southeastern District champion, including senior middle blocker Will Katchmark, to join junior outside hitters Carson Tortine and Nolan Kennedy. Setter Jason Leary is the Hawks other junior standout. 
9. Maury (16-6) – The Commodores will be another strong contender for the Eastern District championship with seniors Zach Mendoza (290 digs, 30 assists) at libero and Jonas Stafford (397 assists) as the primary setter.
10. Indian River (13-8) – The Braves look to improve on last season’s 10-3 record in the Southeastern, good for third. Their 4-4 record in the preseason Jamboree may be misleading.
11. Princess Anne (13-10) – The Cavaliers will be tough with Maclej Majchercyzyk back at his outside hitter position. Coach Jeff Kinser calls the senior, “one of the best athletes I have been around.” Six-foot-five Walt Clevenger will form the other half of one of the Beach District’s most powerful hitting duos.
12. Kings Fork (18-6) – the Southeastern runner-up from last year will be a strong challenger to Hickory and Indian River.
13. Menchville (15-5) – Another potential Peninsula District winner.
14. Great Bridge (15-9) – The senior-laden roster goes eight deep among their 12th grade lineup, with Johnathan Badowski (RS) and outside hitters Caden Wolfe and Jovan Lapera keeping the Wildcats among the Southeastern Region’s top three teams.
15. Salem (11-9) – The Sun Devils will aim to aspire to the upper ranks of the Beach District contenders.
 
Others to Watch – Warwick (16-6), Grassfield (10-8), Churchland (12-8), Kecoughtan (12-8), Heritage (12-12).


CNU Realigns Athletic Department

(From CNU Athletics)


NEWPORT NEWS — Christopher Newport University Director of Athletics Kyle McMullin has announced staff changes for the Captains’ administrative team including promotions for Danny Garay, Marycruz Garcia-Reyes, Rob Silsbee, and Bobby Woollum. Additionally, newcomer Jacob Halloway will assume the role of Manager of Video Production for Christopher Newport Athletics.

“Christopher Newport and our student-athletes benefit immensely from the talent and expertise of our staff,” said McMullin. “As our department continues to evolve, I am thrilled that we have professionals, with years of experience, prepared to provide the leadership needed for the day-to-day needs of our students, coaches, and staff. Additionally, we are excited to welcome Jacob to the CNU family to add his creativity to our video program.”

Garay has been named the Assistant Director of Athletics for Operations after serving as the Manager of Athletic Facilities and Game Day Operations for the last eight years. He has been a member of the department’s administrative team and managed all aspects of CNU’s facilities, helping transform them into some of the finest in Division III. A 2006 graduate of CNU, Garay has overseen the game day operations of several sports, scheduling of outdoor facilities, and management for all of CNU’s playing fields.

Garcia-Reyes has been promoted to the position of Associate Athletic Trainer. First starting her tenure as a graduate assistant in 2018, she was hired as an Assistant Athletic Trainer in 2021 and has served in that role since. After earning her undergraduate degree at George Mason University, Garcia-Reyes earned her Master of Science in Athletic Training from Old Dominion University and is a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), a Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT) in Virginia, and a member of the National Athletic Trainer’s Association.

Silsbee has accepted the position of Assistant Director of Athletics for Strategic Communication. The CNU alum has served as Director of Sports Information since 2010 and has been a member of the College Sports Communicators and Virginia Sports Information Directors since 2006. A 2005 graduate of Christopher Newport, Silsbee has served as Vice President of VaSID and coordinator of several All-State teams during his tenure while also serving as the Media Coordinator for numerous NCAA Tournament events hosted by Christopher Newport.

Woollum will take on the role of Assistant Director of Athletics for Administration. A member of the Captains administrative team since 2020, Woollum brought decades of experience working in and around college athletics to Christopher Newport. Since taking his post, Woollum has managed the NCAA Eligibility and Compliance needs for the department while also helping coordinate NCAA Tournament events including the 2023 Division III Field Hockey National Championship.

Finally, McMullin has announced the addition of Jacob Halloway to the athletic department staff. A graduate of Longwood University, Halloway has served as the Coordinator of Broadcast Operations for the Lancers since 2023 and a member of the ESPN+ Crew throughout his tenure with the Longwood department of athletics. His experience directing live broadcasts, creating content for social media, and working with all facets of sport production will help improve and enhance the video content distributed by Christopher Newport Athletics. Halloway will coordinate the department’s production of video content to include all live-streamed events alongside all feature content distributed on CNUsports.com and the @CNUathletics social media channels.

Timberneck 5K - Torres and Honcharova Prevail

Johnathan Torres (18:07) and Svitlana Honcharova captured the men's and women's titles at the 2nd Annual TIMBERNECK 5K, held on a loop course in Hayes, VA at the Machicomoco State Park on Saturday morning, June 22, 2024.  The race was sponsored by the Peninsula Track Club and benefits Fairfield Foundation for the preservation and restoration of the historic Timberneck House on the grounds of one of the newest State Parks in Virginia.

The Timberneck 5K course started and finished close to the pavilion nearest to the Timberneck House and consisted of a full 3.1 mile loop of Timberneck Farm Road.  The Timberneck 5K has been measured for USATF certification which is pending.

The 2nd Annual Timberneck 5K was held under quite warm running conditions for June in Virginia, sunny, clear with a breeze but with a temperature around 84 at race start.  87 runners and walkers entered the 5K with 73 completing 5K course.

Finish line and results services were provided by the Peninsula Track Club.  A copy of the results, links to pictures from the race and listings for future road races can be found on the PTC website: www.peninsulatrackclub.com. 




                    2nd ANNUAL TIMBERNECK 5K

                   Machicomoco State Park, Hayes, VA

                   Saturday, June 22, 2024 - 8:30 AM

A PENINSULA TRACK CLUB GRAND PRIX AND HAMPTON ROADS SUPER GRAND PRIX EVENT

                      

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TOP OVERALL MEN

    1     1 JONATHAN TORRES             34 NEWPORT NEWS VA      18:07  5:49     

    2     2 TIMOTHY SUHR                53 WILLIAMSBURG VA      18:47  6:02     

    3     3 TOBY WORM                   51 SMITHFIELD VA        19:10  6:10     

TOP OVERALL WOMEN

    1     5 SVITLANA HONCHAROVA         26 WILLIAMSBURG VA      20:51  6:42 *   

    2    11 ANNA STRAIT                 64 IRVINGTON VA         24:17  7:48     

    3    14 JULIE HICKS                 48 VIRGINIA BEACH VA    25:17  8:08 *   


MEN:  13 AND UNDER

    1    48 BRYTON LEE                  12 QUINTON VA           37:47 12:08 *   

    2    55 BOSTON LEE                   9 QUINTON VA           41:22 13:18 *   

MEN:  14 - 19

    1     8 BRAXTON LEE                 14 QUINTON VA           21:49  7:01 *   

    2    34 HUNTER KOERBER              18 HARTFIELD VA         33:02 10:37     

MEN:  20 - 24

    NONE

MEN:  25 - 29

    1    46 CHAD HALL                   28 DELTAVILLE VA        37:31 12:03     

MEN:  30 - 34

    NONE

MEN:  35 - 39

    1     6 BRIAN FRIES                 36 YORKTOWN VA          21:07  6:47     

MEN:  40 - 44

    1    44 JERRY WARREN                41 WILLIAMSBURG VA      37:02 11:54     

MEN:  45 - 49

    1    18 LAWRENCE CALVERT            45 YORKTOWN VA          27:07  8:43     

    2    26 MICHAEL SALYER              45 WILLIAMSBURG VA      29:43  9:33     

    3    62 TIM HOLSTON                 46 HAMPTON VA           44:39 14:21     

MEN:  50 - 54

    1     7 DAVID ANDERSON              54 WILLIAMSBURG VA      21:16  6:50 *   

    2     9 WILLIAM HUFF                53 WILLIAMSBURG VA      22:00  7:04     

    3    32 JONATHAN JONES              52 YORKTOWN VA          30:22  9:46     

MEN:  55 - 59

    1    23 PAUL WHITSON                59 GLOUCESTER VA        29:01  9:19     

    2    41 STEVE SECHRIEST             55 SEAFORD VA           35:58 11:33     

MEN:  60 - 64

    1     4 KELVIN ANDERSON             63 NEWPORT NEWS VA      20:05  6:27 *   

    2    10 DAVID MARTIN                64 NEWPORT NEWS VA      23:58  7:42     

    3    16 TIMOTHY HODGE               64 VIRGINIA BEACH VA    25:42  8:16 *   

MEN:  65 - 69

    1    12 THOMAS BARRY                66 WILLIAMSBURG VA      24:37  7:55 *   

MEN:  70 - 74

    1    13 JIM DUFFY                   72 POQUOSON VA          25:14  8:07 *   

    2    20 JOSEPH VERDIRAME            74 SUFFOLK VA           28:16  9:05 *   

    3    64 RICK PLATT                  73 WILLIAMSBURG VA      45:18 14:33 *   

MEN:  75 AND OVER

    1    17 DALE ABRAHAMSON             75 YORKTOWN VA          25:57  8:20 *   

    2    31 RON WORTHINGTON             80 BENA VA              30:18  9:44 *   

    3    51 RANDY HAWTHORNE             78 WILLIAMSBURG VA      39:19 12:38 *   


WOMEN:  13 AND UNDER

    NONE

WOMEN:  14 - 19

    1    29 RACHEL BLITTLE              15 GLOUCESTER VA        30:10  9:42     

WOMEN:  20 - 24

    NONE

WOMEN:  25 - 29

    1    37 LOGAN HOWLETT               26 DUTTON VA            34:05 10:57     

    2    39 MORGAN COMBS                25 GLOUCESTER POINT V   35:03 11:16     

WOMEN:  30 - 34

    1    45 BAILEY BRANDENBERGER        34 GLOUCESTER VA        37:15 11:58     

WOMEN:  35 - 39

    1    63 ALLISON WILSON              39 HAYES VA             45:06 14:29     

WOMEN:  40 - 44

    1    57 MARYANNE LEE                41 QUINTON VA           41:24 13:18 *   

WOMEN:  45 - 49

    1    47 CARISSA WORM                48 SMITHFIELD VA        37:42 12:07     

    2    56 MELANIE HUMMEL              47 GLOUCESTER VA        41:23 13:18     

WOMEN:  50 - 54

    1    24 SUSAN HAGEL                 51 NORFOLK VA           29:14  9:24 *   

WOMEN:  55 - 59

    1    25 KAYE GREEN                  55 SMITHFIELD VA        29:38  9:31     

    2    33 ALYSON KAST                 55 YORKTOWN VA          30:57  9:57 *   

    3    42 MARIE PRICE                 55 CHESAPEAKE VA        36:35 11:45 *   

WOMEN:  60 - 64

    1    15 CONNIE GLUECK               60 WILLIAMSBURG VA      25:34  8:13 *   

    2    21 CHRISTINE SCHAFFNER         61 YORKTOWN VA          28:24  9:08 *   

WOMEN:  65 - 69

    1    28 HELEN WORTHINGTON           69 BENA VA              30:00  9:38 *   

    2    40 SHIRLEY STEPHENS            67 WILLIAMSBURG VA      35:26 11:23 *   

    3    52 MARGARET ODELL              69 NORTHFIELD MN        40:00 12:51     

WOMEN:  70 - 74

    1    36 CAROL HANSEN-VESSA          70 RESTON VA            33:45 10:51 *   

    2    38 JAN BARRY                   71 WILLIAMSBURG VA      34:28 11:04 *   

    3    50 DEBRA GAGE                  70 WILLIAMSBURG VA      38:35 12:24     

WOMEN:  75 AND OVER

    NONE


WALK - MEN:

    1    53 ERIC DAWNKASKI              58 WILLIAMSBURG VA      40:51 13:08     

    2    59 MIKE THOMAS                 65 NEWPORT NEWS VA      42:16 13:35 *   

    3    67 PETER NAVIN                 69 HAMPTON VA           46:51 15:03 *   

WALK - WOMEN:

    1    49 DENEEN VENTERS              60 NEWPORT NEWS VA      38:15 12:17 *   

    2    54 MOLLY SANDLING              50 WILLIAMSBURG VA      40:52 13:08     

    3    58 KIM FLINT                   59 NEWPORT NEWS VA      42:15 13:35 *   


LIONSBRIDGE HOSTS NORTHERN VIRGINIA FC THIS SATURDAY (6/15) ON BOWDITCH FORD NIGHT

This Saturday, the Lionsbridge FC face division foe Northern Virginia FC for the second time this season! Join us at beautiful TowneBank Stadium on the campus of CNU. Stick around for post-game fireworks powered by Bowditch Ford!



🎪Festival @ 5pm

⚽ Kickoff @ 7pm

🎆 Fireworks post-game

Event Lineup!

Lionsbridge FC games are fun for the whole family! Stop by the bounce houses and enjoy the halftime contests!

Hungry? Grab a bite at one of the food trucks!

🌭 Boyd's Tasty Dogs

🍖 Old City BBQ

🍔 Chesapeake Concessions

🍦 Sweet Frog

🍿 Happy Poppers


Pair it with a drink from the craft beer tent!

🍺 Bud Light

🍺 Alewerks Superb IPA

🍺 Devils Backbone

🍺 Sly Clyde Cider

🍺 Nütrl Vodka Seltzer

🍺 Stella Artois

💧 PRIME Hydration

Game Day Weather Forecast

A beautiful day to watch soccer! Game day is expected to be sunny, with temperatures reaching a high of 85 degrees and dropping to 80 degrees by kickoff. ☀️


Lionsbridge FC, currently leading the USL League Two Chesapeake Division with an impressive (5-1) conference record and (8-1-1) overall record, prepares to face division opponent Northern Virginia FC at the halfway mark of the regular season. In their previous encounter, Lionsbridge secured a narrow 1-0 victory with Matthew Kirk's crucial goal in the 42nd minute. This match promises to be a thrilling contest as Lionsbridge aims to maintain their top spot. Fans, come join the excitement and stay after to enjoy post-game fireworks powered by Bowditch Ford!

Next Home Game!

Mark your calendars for our next game, too! Saturday, June 22nd at 7pm vs Patuxent Football Athletics at TowneBank Stadium! 

🎪Festival @5pm

⚽ Kickoff @7pm

Merchandise

Don't forget to grab your favorite LBFC gear from the merchandise tent or online at the link below!

Get Merchandise Here!

Can't Make it to the Game?

No worries, you can watch it live here!


🦁 SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN! ⚽​

Gloucester | Newport News | Smithfield | Suffolk | York County

Day & Night Sessions in June and July

Register for LBFC Summer Camps!

CAMP SCHEDULE

NEWPORT NEWS (Hines Middle School)

June 17-20 (M-Th), 9am to Noon

Registration closing soon!

July 8, 9, 11, 12 (M, Tu, Th, F), 6pm to 8pm

Registration is OPEN!


YORK COUNTY (McReynolds Sports Complex)

June 10-13 (M-Th), 9am to Noon

Registration has closed!

June 24-25, 27-29 (M-Tu, Th-F), 6 to 8pm

Registration has closed!


SMITHFIELD (Nike Park)

July 8, 9, 11, 12 (M, Tu, Th, F), 6pm to 8pm

Registration is OPEN!


SUFFOLK (SYAA Complex)

June 24, 25, 27, 28 (M, Tu, Th, F), 6pm to 8pm

Registration is OPEN!


GLOUCESTER (Woodville Park)

July 1-2 (M, Tu), 5:30pm to 8pm

Registration is OPEN!


All Summer Campers receive:

A FREE youth ticket to an upcoming Lionsbridge FC game 

A FREE Lionsbridge camp t-shirt

Trailzilla Fast 5K Results

Below and attached are the award winners for the 2024 TRAILZILLA FAST 5K held on the trails of Sandy Bottom Nature Park on Tuesday evening, June 4.  The race was sponsored by the Peninsula Track Club and is the first event of the Trailzilla Race Series, a series of three races held at Sandy Bottom with proceeds going to the Peninsula Track Club Scholarship Fund.  

The next race is the Trailzilla Feel Good 4 Miler on Tuesday evening, June 18, with a 6:30 pm start followed by the final Trailzilla event and PTC Grand Prix race, the Joe-Zilla 5 Miler on Saturday morning, July 13.




The Trailzilla Fast 5K course started and finished near the Lakeside pavilion next to the park visitor center.  The 5K consisted of an out and back course primarily along the Trillian trail in Sandy Bottom and is not USATF certified although it is the full 3.1 mile distance.


The 2024 edition of the Trailzilla Fast 5K was held under sunny and somewhat humid conditions and a temperature around 80 at race start.  67 runners entered the 5K with 63 completing 5K course.


Finish line and results services were provided by the Peninsula Track Club.  A copy of the results, links to pictures from the race and listings for future road races can be found on the PTC website: www.peninsulatrackclub.com. 


Bruce Davis

Peninsula Track Club

weatherwizard1@juno.com



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                          2024 Trailzilla Fast 5K

                  Trailzilla Trail Run Series - 1st Event

                   Sandy Bottom Nature Park, Hampton, VA

                       Tuesday, June 4, 2024 6:30 PM

          Benefitting the Penninsula Track Club Scholarship Fund

                       A PENINSULA TRACK CLUB EVENT


Place O'All Name                       Age City State           Time   Pace

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TOP OVERALL MEN

    1     1 NATE COCHRAN                16 NEWPORT NEWS VA      17:22  5:47     

    2     2 BENJAMIN PERRY              17 NEWPORT NEWS VA      18:00  6:00     

    3     3 KYLE PETERS                 15 CARROLLTON VA        18:01  6:00     

TOP OVERALL WOMEN

    1     7 ARIANA LOGSDON              16 NEWPORT NEWS VA      19:52  6:37     

    2    13 SVITLANA HONCHAROVA         26 WILLIAMSBURG VA      20:56  6:58 *   

    3    22 STEPHANIE EITZEN            46 YORKTOWN VA          25:07  8:22 *   


MEN:  14 AND UNDER

    1    12 BRAXTON LEE                 14 QUINTON VA           20:54  6:58 *   

    2    18 TITUS LOGSDON               14 NEWPORT NEWS VA      22:42  7:33     

    3    25 JOHN-PAUL BAPTIST           13 YORKTOWN VA          26:25  8:48     

MEN:  15 - 19

    1     5 SOREN HINES                 15 NEWPORT NEWS VA      19:02  6:20     

    2    54 LANDON BOYLES               19 GLOUCESTER VA        42:13 14:03     

MEN:  20 - 24

    1    23 JAMES BAPTIST               22 HONOLULU HI          25:13  8:24     

MEN:  25 - 29

    1    63 CHRISTOPHER LANSFORD        29 CHESAPEAKE VA      1:01:34 20:29     

MEN:  30 - 34

    1    19 KITT MOGER                  33 SUFFOLK VA           22:51  7:36     

    2    44 PHILIP SILVER               34  VA                  32:50 10:56     

MEN:  35 - 39

    1     6 MATTHEW ARMENTA             37 HAMPTON VA           19:13  6:24     

    2    11 DEX MOORE                   37 NORFOLK VA           20:42  6:54 *   

    3    17 BRIAN FRIES                 36 YORKTOWN VA          21:54  7:17     

MEN:  40 - 44

    1     4 JIM HIGHSMITH               41 NEWPORT NEWS VA      18:59  6:19 *   

    2    10 JARED ORGERON               41 YORKTOWN VA          20:31  6:50 *   

    3    16 ADAM HENRY                  41 NEWPORT NEWS VA      21:32  7:10     

MEN:  45 - 49

    1     8 KYLE AULENBACH              47 YORKTOWN VA          20:09  6:43     

    2     9 CHRIS LAWS                  48 YORKTOWN VA          20:18  6:46 *   

    3    15 CARTER FICKLEN              49 YORKTOWN VA          21:07  7:02 *   

MEN:  50 - 54

    NONE

MEN:  55 - 59

    1    14 AARON CANDELLA              55 YORKTOWN VA          21:04  7:01     

    2    20 EDWARD A BAPTIST            59 YORKTOWN VA          24:23  8:07     

    3    43 PAUL CLARK                  55 HAMPTON VA           32:45 10:54     

MEN:  60 - 64

    1    34 WALT BRUCE                  62 YORKTOWN VA          28:40  9:33 *   

    2    36 EDWARD RIETSCHA             63 YORKTOWN VA          31:16 10:24 *   

MEN:  65 - 69

    1    30 TIM WESTFALL                66 NORFOLK VA           27:33  9:10 *   

MEN:  70 - 74

    1    37 JIMMY C BLOUNT              73 WILLIAMSBURG VA      31:33 10:30 *   

    2    49 THOMAS MCANULTY             71 NORFOLK VA           35:05 11:41 *   

    3    58 RICK PLATT                  73 WILLIAMSBURG VA      49:12 16:22 *   

MEN:  75 AND OVER

    1    45 RONALD KELLUM               80 HAMPTON VA           33:21 11:06 *   


WOMEN:  24 AND UNDER

    NONE

WOMEN:  25 - 29

    1    33 ASHLEY GEE                  29 NEWPORT NEWS VA      28:39  9:32 *   

WOMEN:  30 - 34

    1    41 EMILY BLACKBURN             34 YORKTOWN VA          32:41 10:53     

    2    55 HEATHER WINEMAN             34 SUFFOLK VA           42:43 14:13     

WOMEN:  35 - 39

    NONE

WOMEN:  40 - 44

    1    28 MEGAN SYRETT                41 YORKTOWN VA          26:57  8:58     

    2    42 CHRISTINE WILSON            41 NEWPORT NEWS VA      32:43 10:53     

    3    48 MARYANNE LEE                41 QUINTON VA           34:25 11:27 *   

WOMEN:  45 - 49

    1    27 KRISTIN COCHRAN             49 NEWPORT NEWS VA      26:52  8:57     

    2    46 KAREN SMITH                 47 YORKTOWN VA          34:09 11:22 *   

    3    53 CONNIE VATSA                46 HAMPTON VA           40:31 13:29     

WOMEN:  50 - 54

    1    32 SUSAN HAGEL                 51 NORFOLK VA           28:22  9:27 *   

    2    35 JENNIFER CORNETTE           53 NORFOLK VA           29:16  9:44 *   

WOMEN:  55 - 59

    1    52 TARA DRESS                  56 NEWPORT NEWS VA      40:20 13:25     

WOMEN:  60 - 64

    1    24 CONNIE GLUECK               60 WILLIAMSBURG VA      25:25  8:28 *   

    2    47 BELINDA RAMSEY              60  VA                  34:24 11:27     

WOMEN:  65 AND OVER

    NONE


WALK - MEN:

    1    56 RICK WEBB                   66 YORKTOWN VA          44:30 14:48 *   

    2    61 BOB CURTIN JR               71 HAMPTON VA           49:54 16:36 *   

WALK - WOMEN:

    1    51 DENEEN VENTERS              60 NEWPORT NEWS VA      37:07 12:21 *   

    2    57 CHRIS DAMRON                55 NEWPORT NEWS VA      48:40 16:12     

    3    59 KAREN SCHENCK               69 GLOUCESTER VA        49:29 16:28 *   


Results from Yorktown Freedom Run Memorial Day 8K

 From the Peninsula Track Club


Below and attached are the award winners and full results for the 2024 YORKTOWN FREEDOM RUN MEMORIAL DAY 8K held on the tour roads of the Yorktown Battlefield on Memorial Day Monday morning, May 27, 2024.  The race was sponsored by the Yorktown Rotary Club with proceeds going to the Yorktown Rotary Foundation for Youth Activities and Community Service.


The course started and finished near Surrender Field on the Yorktown Battlefield.  The 8K loop course is USATF certified #VA14007RT and was run correctly by the runners.  The Yorktown Freedom Run Memorial Day 8K is a Peninsula Track Club Grand Prix event, a Hampton Roads Super Grand Prix event, and was the 2024 Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) Virginia State 8K Championship.


The 2024 edition of the Yorktown Freedom Run Memorial Day 8K was held under partly cloudy and humid conditions with a temperature of 75 degrees at race start.  A total of 201 runners entered the Yorktown Freedom Runs with 175 completing the 8K loop course on the scenic Yorktown Battlefield while 14 runners and walkers ran and finished the accompanying 5K fun run.  There were no awards for the fun run. 


Five new 8K age group course records for the Yorktown Freedom Run Memorial Day 8K were set today.


First Overall Male, Adam Otstot, 42 of Williamsburg VA set a new age group record for Men 40-44 with a time of 26:33 beating the previous mark of 26:51 that Adam himself set in 2023.


Second Woman Overall, Tamara Pelletier, 49 of Yorktown VA set a new age group record for Women 45-49 with a time of 33:46 besting the previous record of 35:01 set by Arlyne Spalla-Benson in 2015.


For Men 80-84, Ron Worthington, 80 of Bena VA set a new age group record with a time of 51:19, beating the previous record of 59:35 set by John Munday in 2021.


For Women 70-74, Joey Hallock, 71 of Virginia Beach, VA set a new age group record with a time of 41:57 beating the old record of 49:31 set by Babara Biasi in 2018.


Finally, Betty Brothers, 77 of Virginia Beach VA set a new age group record for Women 75-79 with a time of 44:05 bettering the previous record of 55:41 also set by Barbara Biasi in 2023.


Finish line and results services were provided by the Peninsula Track Club.  A copy of the results, links to pictures from the race and listings for future road races can be found on the PTC website: www.peninsulatrackclub.com. 


A copy of the results is attached to this e-mail both as text files (.txt) and as Word 2003 files (.doc). 

The 2024YFR8Kwin files contain the age group award winners for the Yorktown Freedom Run 8K. 

The full results for the Yorktown Freedom Run Memorial Day 8K can be found in the 2024YFR8Kall files.

Full results for the 5K Fun Run can be found in the YFR5KFunRunall files.


Bruce Davis

Peninsula Track Club

weatherwizard1@juno.com


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                   2024 YORKTOWN FREEDOM RUN MEMORIAL DAY 8K

                                      Yorktown Battlefield, Yorktown, VA

                           Memorial Day, Monday May 27, 2024 8:00 AM

                                   Sponsored by the Yorktown Rotary Club

  PENINSULA TRACK CLUB GRAND PRIX and HAMPTON ROADS SUPER GRAND PRIX EVENT

                             RRCA VIRGINIA STATE 8K CHAMPIONSHIP

                                              USATF CERT# VA14007RT



Place O'All Name                       Age City State           Time   Pace PTC

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TOP OVERALL MEN

    1     1 ADAM OTSTOT                 42 WILLIAMSBURG VA      26:33  5:21     

    2     2 ROGER HOPPER                33 CHESAPEAKE VA        26:50  5:24     

    3     3 DRAVEN FERNANDEZ            20 VIRGINIA BEACH VA    27:38  5:34     

TOP OVERALL WOMEN

    1    12 EMILY HONEYCUTT             33 NEWPORT NEWS VA      31:32  6:21     

    2    18 TAMARA PELLETIER            49 YORKTOWN VA          33:46  6:48 *   

    3    24 SVITLANA HONCHAROVA         26 WILLIAMSBURG VA      34:58  7:02 *   


TOP MASTERS MEN

    1     6 SCOTT ICKES                 42 WILLIAMSBURG VA      28:37  5:46     

    2     7 THOMAS HICKS                52 VIRGINIA BEACH VA    29:33  5:57 *   

    3    10 RUSSELL HALLER              41 VIRGINIA BEACH VA    30:12  6:05     

TOP MASTERS WOMEN

    1    29 CHRISTINE FERNANDEZ         48 VIRGINIA BEACH VA    35:43  7:11     

    2    35 MARJORIE FRIEDRICHS         57 WILLIAMSBURG VA      36:53  7:26     

    3    44 JULIE HICKS                 48 VIRGINIA BEACH VA    39:28  7:57 *   


MEN:  12 AND UNDER

    1    41 RUSSELL SAMMS               12 YORKTOWN VA          38:53  7:50     

    2   135 BRYTON LEE                  11 QUINTON VA           53:14 10:43 *   

    3   166 BOSTON LEE                   9 QUINTON VA         1:04:20 12:57 *   

MEN:  13 - 19

    1     8 AIDAN PENTEL                19 POQUOSON VA          30:01  6:03     

    2     9 JAVIER ST REMY              19 NORFOLK VA           30:07  6:04     

    3    14 DILLON DEMAY                15 POQUOSON VA          32:50  6:37     

MEN:  20 - 24

    1     4 ERIK STAUDERMAN             24 WILLIAMSBURG VA      28:10  5:40     

    2    23 NICHOLAS SCHUFF             24 YORKTOWN VA          34:52  7:01     

    3    34 EVAN CLARY                  23 WILLIAMSBURG VA      36:29  7:21     

MEN:  25 - 29

    1    25 OSCAR OROZCO                27 VIRGINIA BEACH VA    34:59  7:03     

    2    27 AUSTIN GURULE               27 YORKTOWN VA          35:21  7:07     

    3    42 JOSHUA LORIA                28 VIRGINIA BEACH VA    38:59  7:51     

MEN:  30 - 34

    1     5 ANDREW OSBORNE              30 YORKTOWN VA          28:22  5:43     

    2    49 MATT MCCOMBS                31 VIRGINIA BEACH VA    41:00  8:15     

    3    54 BENJAMIN RAIKES             34 GLEN ALLEN VA        41:33  8:22     

MEN:  35 - 39

    1    11 CHRISTOPHER MINTY           36 WILLIAMSBURG VA      31:13  6:17     

    2    62 MATTHEW HAMILTON            36 SPRINGFIELD VA       42:58  8:39     

    3    77 JOHN M MASON                36 YORKTOWN VA          45:13  9:06     

MEN:  40 - 44

    1    16 MATTHEW TILLEY              43 NEWPORT NEWS VA      33:12  6:41 *   

    2    73 SHAMMY ROBERTS              43 VIRGINIA BEACH VA    44:15  8:54     

    3    97 GEORGE SIMON                44 CHESAPEAKE VA        47:43  9:36     

MEN:  45 - 49

    1    17 WILLIAM TALLENT             46 PORTSMOUTH VA        33:16  6:42     

    2    21 CHRIS LAWS                  48 YORKTOWN VA          34:18  6:54 *   

    3    32 ANDREW ROSE                 47 WILLIAMSBURG VA      36:21  7:19     

MEN:  50 - 54

    1    19 MIKE NESTOR                 53 VIRGINIA BEACH VA    34:05  6:52     

    2    28 DAVID ANDERSON              54 WILLIAMSBURG VA      35:38  7:11 *   

    3    36 WILLIAM HUFF                53 WILLIAMSBURG VA      37:07  7:28     

MEN:  55 - 59

    1    30 PAUL PELLETIER              58 WILLIAMSBURG VA      35:56  7:14 *   

    2    31 AARON CANDELLA              55 YORKTOWN VA          36:12  7:17     

    3    37 RAMON ABREU-PEREZ           57 SALUDA VA            37:08  7:29     

MEN:  60 - 64

    1    15 KELVIN ANDERSON             63 NEWPORT NEWS VA      32:57  6:38 *   

    2    26 JON LEIDING                 61 VIRGINIA BEACH VA    35:19  7:07     

    3    66 JOHN OLSON                  64 YORKTOWN VA          43:32  8:46 *   

MEN:  65 - 69

    1    13 PETE GIBSON                 68 MURFREESBORO NC      32:40  6:35     

    2    56 THOMAS BARRY                66 WILLIAMSBURG VA      41:52  8:26 *   

    3    76 FRANK SCARINGELLO           69 NORFOLK VA           44:46  9:01     

MEN:  70 AND OVER

    1    68 DALE ABRAHAMSON             75 YORKTOWN VA          43:38  8:47 *   

    2    74 JOSEPH VERDIRAME            74 SUFFOLK VA           44:17  8:55 *   

    3   126 RON WORTHINGTON             80 BENA VA              51:19 10:20 *   


WOMEN:  12 AND UNDER

    NONE

WOMEN:  13 - 19

    1    39 RACHEL PRINCE               16 NORFOLK VA           37:12  7:29     

    2    71 RACHEL BLITTLE              15 GLOUCESTER VA        44:11  8:54     

    3    85 CARISSA SMITH               14 CHESAPEAKE VA        46:00  9:16     

WOMEN:  20 - 24

    1    61 MERETE CONLEY               21 NAVARRE FL           42:40  8:35     

    2    64 SORENNA JEAN                22 WILLIAMSBURG VA      43:18  8:43 *   

    3   164 AUBREY RUNDQUIST            24 NORFOLK VA         1:03:03 12:41     

WOMEN:  25 - 29

    1    43 JULIANNE E KOUBA            26 WILLIAMSBURG VA      39:01  7:51     

    2   156 ANNA GRUENBERG              29 VIRGINIA BEACH VA    59:46 12:02     

    3   171 EMILY A STUHR               26 VIRGINIA BEACH VA  1:10:26 14:11     

WOMEN:  30 - 34

    1    89 JILL KIVIKOSKI              34 NORFOLK VA           46:44  9:24     

    2   124 LAURA TORRES                30 CHESAPEAKE VA        51:17 10:19     

WOMEN:  35 - 39

    1   109 LAURA WAGNER                39 YORKTOWN VA          48:59  9:52     

    2   116 JOHANNA KISTNER             39 COLONIAL HEIGHTS V   50:16 10:07     

    3   122 RALITSA MADURO              39 CHESAPEAKE VA        51:04 10:17     

WOMEN:  40 - 44

    1    59 SHEILA SCOTTI               40 NEWPORT NEWS VA      42:04  8:28 *   

    2    83 LAUREN PERROTT              42 YORKTOWN VA          45:53  9:14     

    3   113 JENNIFER DUNLAP             43 YORKTOWN VA          49:28  9:58 *   

WOMEN:  45 - 49

    1    48 KIM SMITH                   48 CHESAPEAKE VA        40:51  8:14     

    2    50 STEPHANIE EITZEN            46 YORKTOWN VA          41:06  8:16 *   

    3   100 SHAY JOHNSON                46 HAMPTON VA           48:16  9:43     

WOMEN:  50 - 54

    1    52 KIRSTEN KELLY               54 VIRGINIA BEACH VA    41:31  8:21     

    2    92 SHANNON WINFIELD            53 CHESAPEAKE VA        47:04  9:28     

    3   106 BONNIE MACLUSKIE            51 YORKTOWN VA          48:42  9:48     

WOMEN:  55 - 59

    1    87 MIRA MARIANO                57 NORFOLK VA           46:11  9:18     

    2   114 MARY KATHAR FLORENCE        59 WILLIAMSBURG VA      49:57 10:03     

    3   140 FANITA MORRIS               55 SUFFOLK VA           54:45 11:01     

WOMEN:  60 - 64

    1    69 CONNIE GLUECK               60 WILLIAMSBURG VA      43:52  8:50 *   

    2    79 CHRISTINE SCHAFFNER         61 YORKTOWN VA          45:16  9:07 *   

    3   112 VALOR FOY JONES             60 NEWPORT NEWS VA      49:23  9:56 *   

WOMEN:  65 - 69

    1    94 JEAN PHELAN                 68 VIRGINIA BEACH VA    47:07  9:29 *   

    2   118 HELEN WORTHINGTON           69 BENA VA              50:19 10:08 *   

    3   136 GAIL BIERMANN               66 VIRGINIA BEACH VA    53:27 10:46 *   

WOMEN:  70 AND OVER

    1    58 JOEY HALLOCK                71 VIRGINIA BEACH VA    41:57  8:27     

    2    70 BETTY BROTHERS              77 VIRGINIA BEACH VA    44:05  8:52     

    3   151 BARBARA BIASI               76 YORKTOWN VA          59:05 11:54 *