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VIRGINIA AAA BOYS
Chantilly comes back,
but falls in semifinals
I.C. NORCOM CHANTILLY
by Jason Mackey
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richmond — I.C. Norcom for-
ward Dorian Finney-Smith He’s back: After missing the
torched Chantilly’s defense dur- Chargers’ Concorde District final loss
ing the opening 16 minutes of the to Oakton, Adam Fridy made 17
eighth-ranked Chargers’ Virginia three-pointers in six games.
AAA state semifinal on Wednes- Taped and ready: Center John
day, scoring 12 points while dis- Manning landed awkwardly early in
playing a long-range shooting the third quarter and missed most of
touch and efficient work in the the period while getting his ankle
paint. taped, but he eventually returned to
To counteract Finney-Smith’s the game.
influence, Chantilly switched to a
man-to-man defense in the third
quarter, and the move brought a MORE PHOTOS For a photo
momentary reprieve as the Char- gallery from this game, visit
gers flipped a seven-point half-
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time deficit into a five-point
fourth-quarter lead. hounds (24-4) shot 47.5 percent
But Finney-Smith eventually and had four players in double
got loose and threw down a mon- figures.
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strous dunk that halted the Char- Norcom, which will face either Oakton expects to be back in the hunt for a state championship next season as the Cougars will bring back all four of their top scorers.
gers’ momentum and was part of Petersburg or Patrick Henry in
a decisive run that ultimately Friday’s final, held a 13-10 lead af-
VIRGINIA AAA GIRLS
doomed Chantilly during a 61-52 ter one quarter, despite seven
loss at VCU’s Siegel Center. turnovers. Chantilly, by contrast,
“They’re a great team. They turned the ball over four times
made some great plays,” said sen- and scored six of its 10 points off
New year, same letdown for No. 3 Oakton
ior Adam Fridy, who finished of the Greyhounds giveaways.
with 14 points, including three Fridy started to get open early seniors from the roster and re-
three-pointers during a 90-sec- in the third and gave the Char-
For second straight
turns its top four scorers — in-
ond span in the third quarter. gers a 35-31 lead halfway through
“We always work hard defensive- the period, prompting a Norcom
year, Cougars knocked
cluding sophomore Caroline
Coyer, who had 17 points and 10
ly, but they just had the defense timeout. But Chantilly was un-
out by Princess Anne
rebounds, and junior Zora Ste-
in the fourth quarter.” able to handle the Greyhounds’ phenson, who added 15 points.
Chantilly (20-8) built a 44-37 front-court pressure and commit- “It hurts, but we’ll be back,”
lead following Jamie Danehow- ted three costly turnovers late. by Paul Tenorio Coyer said. “I guess that’s all I
er’s coast-to-coast layup early in “We were up seven, and it was can say is we’ll be back.”
the fourth quarter, but Norcom one of those situations where richmond — When Oakton
scored 10 straight points — four they were playing with a sense of Coach Fred Priester looked down
West Springfield falls
coming from Finney-Smith, who urgency,” Chantilly Coach Jim at the final stat sheet at the post- Throughout the season, No. 6
finished with a team-high 18. Smith said. “It was hard for us to game news conference following West Springfield was accus-
Guard Kethan Savage led get rebounds, and they really the No. 3 Cougars’ 57-42 loss to tomed to being the faster team,
Chantilly with 19 points on 5-of-9 picked up their defensive inten- Princess Anne in the Virginia pushing the tempo when needed
shooting. Chantilly shot 38.6 per- sity.” AAA state semifinals on Wednes- and controlling the pace of the
cent from the field; the Grey-
mackeyj@washpost.com day, he saw numbers that in game.
many ways were as good, if not Against Lake Taylor (28-1) in
better, than he had hoped. the Virginia AAA semifinals,
Oakton (24-2) held Princess however, the Spartans found
Anne guard Samisha Powell, who themselves chasing a team with
torched the Cougars in last year’s quickness and athleticism unlike
state final for 34 points, to just any they had seen for much of
six points on 1-of-11 shooting. the year.
Cavaliers star junior Elizabeth The Titans gave them fits de-
Williams, a 6-foot-3 center who fensively and West Springfield
is one of the country’s top re- (25-2) struggled on the offensive
cruits, scored 16 points and had end, especially in the first half,
eight blocks — well within what and fell short in a 56-44 loss at
was expected. And Oakton out- the Siegel Center.
rebounded Princess Anne, 46-32. “They’re a little stronger, taller,
Yet for a second consecutive quicker,” Spartans Coach Bill
year, shooting that fell below Gibson said. “It was an uphill
Oakton’s normal efficiency — battle the whole way. We knew
and a hot Cavaliers scorer — halt- we were going to have to shoot
ed the Cougars short of a state ti- real well and we didn’t, unfortu-
tle. nately.”
“Really, I wouldn’t have West Springfield’s Logan Battle, left, is unable to stop Linda At one point, the Spartans
changed our game plan, I think it Stepney and Lake Taylor, who marched into the state title game. went 6 minutes and 6 seconds
was a sound game plan,” Priester without a field goal, finally
said. “If we hit a couple shots that quarter pulled Oakton to within Oakton — which hit three of 32 breaking out of the slump when
we have consistently hit and three, and it appeared as though two-point attempts but made a Jordan Miller hit a shot with four
[Princess Anne senior Courtney] the Cougars might have had record 14 three-pointers in a 71- seconds left in the half.
Braxton had not caught on fire enough momentum to overcome 61 loss to the Cavaliers in the West Springfield shot just 19.4
then” the outcome might have Princess Anne (29-1). state final last year — shot 25.4 percent in the first half, and
been different. Instead Braxton, who finished percent from the field (15 of 59) though they improved their
The Cougars fell behind by as with a career-high 22 points, and were 4 of 23 from three- shooting in the second half, they
many as 16 points in the first again caught fire, scoring eight point range on Wednesday at were unable to dig out of the hole
half. They struggled to find a straight points in less than a VCU’s Siegel Center. completely.
rhythm offensively — they shot minute to spark a 10-0 Cavaliers “They did a good job,” Priester “Sometimes shots just don’t
just 26.7 percent in the first half run that opened the lead back up said. “Made it real tough for us to fall,” Miller said. “But we had the
— and also to stop Braxton, who to six. get clear looks at the basket and heart, that’s for sure.”
was a perfect 5 of 5 with 12 points “I just felt it,” Braxton said. “I then even when we did, we didn’t
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in the first quarter. just felt it, that’s it.” shoot the kind of percentage
But a 17-3 Cougars run that ex- Oakton got to within six points we’re used to shooting.”
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tended from the end of the sec- early in the fourth quarter, but Despite another disappointing MORE PHOTOS For photo
Chantilly’s Matt DeWitt goes up for a shot that’s hindered by two I.C. ond quarter through the first 2 the Cougars then missed their outcome in Richmond, however, galleries from these games,
Norcom defenders, including Dorian Finney-Smith, right. minutes 19 seconds of the third next seven shots. Oakton will graduate just two visit
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Ford relishes being back on the court for Gwynn Park
BOX SCORES SCORES & SCHEDULE
BOYS’ BASKETBALL
WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS
Maryland state tournament
mer circuit with Team Takeover
BOYS’ BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS
Virginia AA Division 4
by Josh Barr and has continued on a roll this VIRGINIA AAA
At VCU Siegel Center — Semifinals
Boys Girls
Broadway vs. Courtland
high school season. Entering I.C. NORCOM 61, Virginia AAA
Brandon Ford remembers Where: Comcast Center, College Where: RAC Arena, Catonsville. Friday’s Maryland 2A semifinal
No. 8 CHANTILLY 52
At Siegel Center, VCU — Semifinals
C (20-8) — Savage 19, Fridy 14, Manning 11, Bal-
I.C. Norcom 61, Chantilly 52
leaping toward the basket as he Park. Thursday’s semifinals: No. 2 Wise against North Carroll (20-5), the
lam 6, Danehower 2. Totals 17 13-20 52.
Petersburg vs. Patrick Henry-Roanoke
IC (24-4) — Finney-Smith 18, Anderson 15, Canty
attempted a layup and having Thursday’s semifinals: No. 4 vs. No. 11 Gaithersburg (4A), 3 p.m.; 6-foot-3 junior is averaging 19.8 11, Theus 10, Kameron 5, Nicholson 2. Totals 19
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
his feet cut from underneath Thomas Stone vs. No. 17 Blake (3A), No. 9 Arundel vs. Urbana (4A), 5 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists
17-23 61.
Virginia AA Division 4
Halftime: I.C. Norcom, 29-22.
At VCU Siegel Center — Semifinals
him. 3 p.m.; No. 5 Springbrook vs. No. 11 p.m.; No. 4 Seneca Valley vs. No. 13 for the Yellow Jackets (19-6).
Three-point goals: C 5 (Savage, Fridy 4); IC 6 (Fin-
Spotswood vs. York
“After that, I blacked out,” Eleanor Roosevelt (4A), 7 p.m.; No. 7 Largo (3A), 7 p.m.; Centennial vs. “Absolutely no effects whatso-
ney-Smith 2, Canty 2, Theus 2).
Virginia AAA — Semifinals
Rebounds: C 25 (Savage 6, Fridy 4, Manning 4, Bal-
Princess Anne 57, Oakton 42
Ford said of the play during Urbana vs. No. 9 Old Mill (4A), 9 p.m. Western (3A), 2 p.m. ever,” said Gwynn Park Coach
lam 3, DeWitt 4, Howerton 3, Huelskamp); IC 24
Lake Taylor 56, West Springfield 44
(Finney-Smith 8, Anderson 2, Canty 2, Theus 2, Ka-
Gwynn Park’s regular season fi- Mike
BOYS’ SOCCER SPRING
Friday’s semifinals: No. 15 Gwynn Friday’s semifinals: No. 17 Gwynn Glick when asked if he meron 4, Nicholson 3, Haskins 2, Isaac).
Annandale 2, Chantilly 1
nale last season. “I remember Park vs. North Carroll (2A), 7 p.m. Park vs. Liberty (2A), 3 p.m. sees any evidence of the injury.
Assists: C 7 (Savage 2, Manning 2, Danehower,
GIRLS’ LACROSSE
DeWitt 2); IC 12 (Finney-Smith 3, Anderson, Canty
Stone Bridge at Robinson
waking up and walking to the Saturday’s finals: 3A final, 3 p.m.; Saturday’s finals: 2A final, 1 p.m.; “He goes to the basket with
3, Theus 3, Kameron 2).
Chapelgate Christian vs. Baltimore Lutheran at
sideline and my parents 2A final, 6 p.m.; 4A final, 8 p.m. 4A final, 3 p.m.; 3A final, 8 p.m. reckless abandon. . . . He can
Western Regional Park
wouldn’t let me play any more. I Tickets: Admission at both sites is finish around the basket, that’s
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
GIRLS’ SOCCER SPRING
Forest Park vs. Mountain View at Mountain View
felt dizzy. $8, and tickets can be purchased his best attribute. And he’s real-
PRINCESS ANNE 57,
No. 3 OAKTON 42
“At first, it didn’t hurt that online at
mpssaa.org. ly improved his shooting. That
O (24-2) — C. Coyer 17, Stephenson 15, K. Coyer 6, THURSDAY’S GAMES
Cummins 2, Manner 2. Totals 15 8-10 42. BOYS’ BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS
much. I wanted to go back and used to be his weakness, now it’s PA (29-1) — Braxton 22, Williams 16, Kincade 6, Maryland 3A; At Comcast Center — Semifinals
play. Then as the night went on, a strength.”
Powell 6, Andrades 4, Powell 3. Totals 20 12-22 57. Blake vs. Thomas Stone, 3
Halftime: Princess Anne, 27-18. Stephen Decatur vs. Milford Mill, 5
I started getting headaches. I was.” “We didn’t even really think Gwynn Park’s path to the
Three-point goals: O 4 (C. Coyer, Stephenson 3); Maryland 4A — Semifinals
PA 5 (Braxton 4, Powell). Springbrook vs. Eleanor Roosevelt, 7
threw up a couple times. I had His teammates tried to be about” basketball, said his fa- state semifinals was not easy. Rebounds: O 42 (C. Coyer 10, Stephenson 5, K. Old Mill vs. Urbana, 9
blurred vision. It was very pain- supportive, but their comfort ther, Kevin Ford. “That wasn’t a The Yellow Jackets were tested
Coyer 11, Manner 7, Davis 5, Matthes 4); PA 29
(Braxton 2, Williams 15, Kincade 4, Powell 3, GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
ful.” didn’t always help, especially af- primary concern. The key was to by Douglass in last week’s re- Andrades 4, Boone).
Bishop Walsh Tourn.; At B. Walsh — Quarterfinals
Ford had a severe concussion ter Ford had to watch from the make sure he was able to func- gional semifinals, but prevailed,
Assists: O 11 (C. Coyer, Stephenson, K. Coyer 5, Bishop Walsh vs. St. Frances, 3:15
Cummins, Manner, Davis, Matthes); PA 14 (Brax- Elizabeth Seton vs. Seton Keough, 4:45
diagnosed and spent four days bench while the Yellow Jackets tion as a regular person.” 64-60, as Ford had 19 points and
ton 2, Kincade, Powell 3, Andrades 8). McNamara vs. Spring, 6:15
at Children’s National Medical lost in the playoffs to rival Doug- Cleared by doctors in late- six assists.
LAKE TAYLOR 56,
Spalding vs. St. John’s, 6:15
No. 6 WEST SPRINGFIELD 44
Maryland 3A; At UMBC — Semifinals
Center in the District. lass. April, he started working out In a 79-75 victory against Oak- LT (28-1) — Giggetts 16, Stepney 15, Cuffee 10, Le-
Seneca Valley vs. Largo, 7
Even after returning home, “My teammates told me I with basketball trainer Alex land Mills in the regional final,
ary 9, Gordon 4, Short 2. Totals 19 17-23 56.
Centennial vs. Western, 9
WS (25-3) — Miller 12, Battle 10, Robinson 10,
Maryland 4A — Semifinals
Ford was unable to attend would have made the differ- Harris three times a week, look- Ford had 18 of his 33 points in
Todd 7, Ngalle 2, Turay 2, Brassfield 1. Totals 16
Gaithersburg vs. Wise, 3
8-14 44.
Arundel vs. Urbana, 5
school for another week; he was ence,” said Ford, who had scored ing to regain the form that made the fourth quarter and over- Halftime: Lake Taylor, 25-18.
National Christian Schools Athletic Association
sensitive to light and became 19 points in a 23-point victory him one of the Washington time.
Three-point goals: LT (Cuffee); WS 4 (Miller 2,
At Erie, Pa. — Quarterfinals
Robinson 2).
Riverdale Baptist vs. God’s Academy, 6
dizzy when he stood up. His over Douglass one month earli- area’s top guards. “I understand now to play ev-
Rebounds: LT 34 (Giggetts 11, Stepney 7, Cuffee 3,
Potter’s House vs. Life Center Academy (N.J.), 8
memory was poor. Teachers al- er. “Hearing that, I hurt a lot.” “I was out of shape, rusty,” ery game like it’s my last,” Ford
Leary 4, Gordon, Short 3, Fitzgerald 2, Majors, Wil-
BASEBALL
son 2); WS 31 (Miller 2, Battle 10, Robinson 5, Todd
Spotsylvania at Massaponax, 4
lowed him to take naps in class In addition to returning to said Ford, who was accustomed said. “Because that very well
4, Ngalle 3, Turay, Brassfield 3, Gaston, Stejskl 2).
McDonogh at Pallotti, 4
Assists: LT 11 (Giggetts 2, Stepney 6, Leary, Short,
Randolph-Macon at Notre Dame, 4:30
because he grew tired so easily. school, Ford went through six to playing every day but went could have been my last game. I Wilson); WS 11 (Miller 2, Robinson 7, Todd 2).
BOYS’ LACROSSE
Maret at Park, 4:30
“I wasn’t scared, but I didn’t weeks of physical therapy to en- three months without getting play every game hard. I’m very GIRLS’ LACROSSE
know if I ever was going to play sure his balance was good and on the court. “I had to get back honored to still be playing bas-
Bryn Mawr at Broadneck, 4
Get complete results at
Spalding at Arundel, 5
basketball again,” Ford said. that he had no lasting effects in the groove of things.” ketball.”
GIRLS’ SOCCER SPRING
“That’s how serious the injury from the concussion. Ford excelled during the sum-
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