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James River 16U takes 1st Place in Super Regionals and Runner Up in State tournament.  James River faced tough competition in the State Tournament by defeating Richmond Reign in the semi-finals by a score of 32 to 30.  As they moved to the championship game they faced even harder competition.  They lost to Fairfax Stars by a score of 63 to 61.  Leading scorers for the game were Chelsea Coward with 19 points, Richelle Price with 18 points and Sydney Henderson with 13 points.   Not looking back but looking forward the Blaze went on to take first place in the Super Regional Tournament held in Richmond Va.  They defeated Richmond Reign by a score of 59 to 42.  Leading scorers were Sydney Henderson with 17 points and Richelle Price with 15.  As they advanced to the championship game they faced James River 15U.  The 16’s came out with a win by the score of 63 to 50.  Leading scorers for the championship game were Chelsea Coward with 22 points and Brianna Dillard with 18.  Good luck at Nationals – Go Blaze!!  5/08

Welcome to JRAC – In their first tournament playing for James River Blaze, Coach Ed Sherod’s 15 year old team goes undefeated in route to winning the Virginia AAU Division 1 State Championship in Hampton, VA. The Blaze defeated the Virginia Xplosion 74 – 40 in the championship game.  This win qualifies the Blaze for the AAU Division 1 Nationals July 9 – 16 in Kings Island, OH.  This is the 4th consecutive year the team has won the Virginia AAU Division 1 State Championship. Last year’s team finished 4th in the Division 1 AAU National Championship in Salem, VA.   5/6/08

Amanda Turner:  Congratulations goes out to our very own Amanda from our 10U team, as she brings home the first place trophy in the Three Point Contest held at the Charlottesville Hoop Fest.  On April 19th Amanda hit 3 out of 6 free throws to advance to the final round.  In the final round she crushes all remaining competition to take home the prize.  Congratulations Amanda!!!   4-19-08