GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL DOMINANT IN THIRD STRAIGHT WIN

The Dolphins hosted Beach yesterday afternoon and put on a clinic, winning by the final score of 73-28. Cape Henry got off to a fast start, grabbing a 55–11 halftime lead, and all players saw a lot of playing time and contributed to the win. The Dolphins were led by Alexis Smith who had 17 points, seven rebounds and six steals. La’Bria Wilson had 14 points, including a four point play when she made a three pointer and was fouled on the play. Khajae Hester was a perfect 5-5 from the field and added 13 points to the win. Other scorers were Zeniya Trowell (eight points), Brianna Perry (seven points), Payton Schaubach (six points), Meredith Wallace (four points), and Jessika Puglisi (four points). The Dolphins (3-0) play Nandua next at home on Tuesday (5:30 p.m.), and they follow that with two games at the Life and Breath Showcase in The Plains, Virginia before winter break. The will square off against Notre Dame Academy and St. Stephens and St. Agnes.

BOYS AND GIRLS SWIMMING IMPRESSIVE IN FIRST MEET

The Dolphins hosted Bishop Sullivan last night at Virginia Wesleyan College, and the boys won every event of the night. Cape Henry was led by the senior trio of Keegan McLaughlin, Robert Knuth and John Farley, who won each of their individual events. McLaughlin won the 200 freestyle (1:48.68) and the 100 freestyle (49.95), Robert Knuth won the 50 freestyle (22.73) and 100 Backstroke (56.48), and John Farley won the 100 Butterfly (57.96) and the 500 freestyle (5:45.42). The Dolphins had 12 swims qualify for the VSIS Championships. Freshman Andrew Vice was also a double winner in the 200 Individual Medley (2:14.76) and the 100 Breastroke (1:05.78). Cape Henry (1-0) gets back to action next Friday against Collegiate School of Richmond.

The Lady Dolphins beat Bishop Sullivan on Tuesday night for their first meet win in 11 years, beating the team that finished 2nd in the TCIS Championships a year ago. The Dolphins had seven swims qualify for the VSIS Championships. Kendall Tompkins won the 50 freestyle (26.60) and the 100 backstroke (1:10.12). Newcomer Brianna DiSilvestro won the 200 individual medley (2:28.52) and the 100 butterflly (1:10.08). Cape Henry also got a momentum-building win from the 200 medley relay team. Tompkins, Addie Cooper, DiSilvestro and Morgan Sabol won the event with a time of 1:59.00. The Dolphins (1-0) swim next on Friday, December 11 against Collegiate School of Richmond.

POLLARD, ALLEN LEAD BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL TO SEASON-OPENING WIN OVER BULLDOGS

Cape Henry hosted Norfolk Academy last night in the season opener, and after building an early lead the Dolphins held off a late Bulldogs surge for the 60-50 win. Both teams came ready to play and the back and forth play gave the fans a lot of excitement. Demetrius Pollard led the charge for Cape Henry, dropping in a game high 23 points while grabbing six rebounds. Terrell Allen suffered through early foul trouble, but finished with 12 points. George Radford (nine points), Devin Hall (eight), Connor LaFramboise (five) and Cecil Ward (three) rounded out the offense. The Dolphins had a strong effort from Mike Maroon who ran the point and helped quarterback the offense. Cape Henry (1-0) gets back to action against Nandua next Tuesday.

ATHLETIC RESULTS - MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2009

Varsity Girls Basketball
Cape Henry 51
Trinity Episcopal 43



The Dolphins hosted Trinity Episcopal, a Division I tournament participant last year, and built an early first half lead en route to a 51-43 victory. Cape Henry led 29-16 at halftime, but Trinity Episcopal employed a full court press in the second half and chipped away at the 13 point advantage. At one point in the second half the Dolphins lead was cut to two points, 42-40, but they stepped up their defensive pressure and outscored Trinity Episcopal 9-3 in the final two minutes of regulation to close out the victory. Cape Henry was led by Alexis Smith, who was dominant on both ends of the floor, dropping in 15 points, grabbing five rebounds and six steals. Zeniya Trowell was strong in the trenches with 13 points and 14 rebounds. Amalia Riess added 13 points, La’Bria Wilson had six points and Khajae Hester dropped in four points of her own. Cape Henry (2-0) gets back to action on Thursday against Beach on Thursday at 4pm.

JV Girls Basketball
Trinity Episcopal 29
Cape Henry 22