GIRLS BASKETBALL ROLLS PAST GRANBY, WINS 11th STRAIGHT

The Dolphins hosted Granby High School last night and in what is becoming routine fashion secured another victory, winning 66-30. Cape Henry opened up a nine point halftime lead (26-17) before clamping down in the second half. The Dolphins used a 40-13 run to close out the 36 point victory. Alexis Smith led the charge offensively with 16 points, while Khajae Hester (12 points, nine assists and four steals) and La'Bria Wilson (12 points) were equally as effective. Rounding out the remaining offense was Brianna Perry (10 points), Zeniya Trowel (eight), Meredith Wallace (four), Amalia Riess (two) and Jennifer Harter (two). Cape Henry's record now sits at 11-0, and it faces First Colonial High School on Saturday (4pm).

CAPE HENRY WRESTLING BEATS BULLDOGS, REMAINS ON TOP OF TCIS

The Dolphins traveled to Norfolk Academy last night and maintained their control over the TCIS, grabbing a 52-21 dual meet victory. Cape Henry won 10 out of the 14 matches, and seven of those came by way of a pin. The Dolphins had pins from Will Mason (103 lbs), Taylor Calley (112), Josh Lim (119),Sam Dreyfus (130), Greg Noordanus (152), Sam Law (189) and Tanner Baine (285). The remaining victories came from Kyle Mytelka (135 lbs), Thomas Armistead (140) and Christian Law (160). The victory improves Cape Henry to 7-3 overall and 2-0 in the TCIS. The Dolphins wrestle again this weekend when they take part in the competitive St. Christopher's Duals.

Cape Henry vs. Atlantic Shores
Tuesday, January 12, 2010



Cape Henry vs. Notre Dame
Friday, December 11, 2009

DOLPHINS SWIM TEAMS MAINTAINED HOT START LAST SATURDAY

Girls Swimming
Cape Henry 119, Blessed Sacrament-Huguenot 20
Cape Henry 122, Richmond Christian School 20
Cape Henry 89, Saint Gertrude High School 73
St. Catherine's School 139, Cape Henry 41
Cape Henry 119, St. Margaret's School 37

The Cape Henry girls swim team had a great showing on Saturday. The Dolphins picked up where they left off with four more wins and one loss putting their record at 7-2 on the season. Liza Nash started the meet off with a great swim in the 200 freestyle, and she set a season best time by more than two seconds. Addie Cooper added a season best of her own in the 100 freestyle, dropping close to 2 two seconds with a time of 57.56. In the 500 freestyle Jessica Miller added another swim to her personal best list, dropping more than 14 seconds with a time of 7:10.06. Kendall Tompkins continued on her winning ways by winning the 100 backstroke with a season best time of 1:07.61.

Boys Swimming
Cape Henry 106, Benedictine 51
Cape Henry 119, Blessed Sacrament-Huguenot 22
Cape Henry 126, Richmond Christian School 25
St. Christopher’s 107, Cape Henry 76

The Dolphins (6-2) had their first meet since before the holiday break on Saturday, and they turned in another great outing. Cape Henry picked up three wins in against four opponents, and the team didn’t give up any relay events, winning all three. The 200 medley relay started off the meet in blazing fashion, winning with a time of 1:43.76. The 200 freestyle relay continued the success winning the event with a time of 1:36.26. Lastly, the 400 freestyle relay team won a very close race with a time of 3:29.34.

BOYS AND GIRLS BASKETBALL HANDLE COX
IN TUESDAY NIGHT DOUBLEHEADER

The boys and girls basketball teams hosted a double-header Tuesday night with neighborhood rival Cox High School. In the early game, the girls used a 23-10 first half advantage to take home their 10th straight win of the season, 48-24. The boys did not disappoint in the back end of the double-header. Terrell Allen returned from injury to score 30 points and grab 19 rebounds in the Dolphins 79-54 victory.

In the girls’ game, freshman Alexis Smith turned in another gem of a performance. Smith led all scorers with 16 points, and she had six steals as well. Khajae Hester dropped in 13 points of her own while running the show from the point. Zeniya Trowell had 10 points; Amalia Riess added six points on two 3-pointers; and La’Bria Wilson finished the scoring with three points on one 3-pointer. The Dolphins are an impressive 10-0 on the season, and they look to continue their unblemished run when they host Granby on Thursday (7pm).

On the boys side of things, the Dolphins used a dominant second half to seal the victory. Cape Henry was leading by 10 at halftime (44-34), but it surged forward to a 35-20 second half run to grab the 25-point win. Allen was a force with a double-double, and junior Athlete of the Week Demetrius Pollard was exceptional as well. Pollard scored 22 points (three 3-pointers), grabbed six rebounds and dished out four assists. George Radford turned in one of his most productive outings of the season as he caught fire from beyond the arc. Radford sunk five three pointers for a total of 15 points. The remainder of the offense came from Connor LaFramboise (five points), Devon Hall (three), Cecil Ward (two) and Michael Kroll (two). The win improves Cape Henry to 8-3 overall. The Dolphins host Atlantic Shores on Friday night (7pm).

CHCS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

DEMETRIUS POLLARD

After a season of ups and downs a year ago, the #2 ranked Dolphins boys basketball team has found their stride early in the 2010 season. Cape Henry lost a couple key seniors from a year ago, but they return significant talent, along with a few additions. Talent alone does not get the job done, though. The Dolphins have matured quite a bit since last season, and at the head of that list is this week’s Athlete of the Week, Demetrius Pollard.

“Demetrius has matured on the court this year to become one of the most dominant players in Hampton Roads,” head coach Larry Ward said. “His ability to score the basketball from beyond the arc, coupled with his ability to take it inside has really made him a force to be reckoned with. He should be the best perimeter player on the court each and every night.”

The 2009 season served as a transition year for Pollard. New to Cape Henry he not only had to learn the competition and style of Cape Henry basketball, but he had to learn a new lifestyle within the classrooms and hallways of the school. Clearly more comfortable with his surroundings in his second year as a Dolphin, Pollard has begun to strike fear in the opposition.

And this hasn’t just happened by chance.

“The dedication of off-season workouts has paid huge dividends for him,” Ward continued. Pollard combined work in the weight room with a heavy dose of basketball. The Dolphins assistant coach Frankie Cabrera helped tutor Pollard in the off-season, and he has grown to become one of Hampton Roads most talented players in his class.

After having a solid showing in the Bayside High School Invitational the Dolphins traveled to the Steward Invitational for competition on Friday and Saturday. This is where Pollard had his coming out party. Cape Henry opened the tournament on Friday against Trinity Episcopal, and Pollard dropped in 20 points en route to a 70-47 Dolphins rout. While that was an impressive game, Pollard and the Dolphins raised eyebrows with their performance in the finals against tournament host Steward School.

Fighting through the loss of senior Terrell Allen, who went down with a leg injury in the opening minutes of the game, Pollard took over. When all was said and done Cape Henry took home the Championship trophy with a 66-57 win, and Pollard was responsible for 38 of the 66 points (he dropped in five 3-pointers in the two games as well).”

“Demetrius stepped up and played an amazing game,” Ward finished. “The official looked over at me with 30 seconds left and said ‘this guy is a talent’ and what a night he has had. I don’t think that he took a bad shot all night long, and when the extra pass needed to be made he made it. That is what separates the good players from the great players. If he continues to play at this high level I anticipate that life will become a little easier for Terrell and our other players.”

And that would be a timely relief for the Dolphins. Cape Henry is 7-3 through 10 games, and it starts a busy stretch this week, taking on Cox, Atlantic Shores and First Colonial in a matter of five days. When the Dolphins conclude that stretch they launch into their TCIS schedule, and the results of those games will determine their postseason fate. With Pollard continuing to make his mark on the program and the region, the stretch run is shaping up nicely for the Dolphins.

#2 RANKED DOLPHINS WIN STEWARD INVITATIONAL;
POLLARD NAMED TOURNAMENT MVP

The Dolphins traveled to the Steward Invitational on Friday for a two-day tournament, and they returned to Cape Henry with hardware in tow. They started off Friday with a lopsided 70-47 victory over Trinity Episcopal, and they finished the weekend with a 66-57 Championship Game victory over tournament host Steward School. Demetrius Pollard was named tournament MVP and Cecil Ward was selected to the All-Tournament team. Pollard finished the two game stretch with 58 points, including five 3-pointers. Terrell Allen led all scorers against Trinity Episcopal on Friday with 24 points, but he injured his thigh in the opening minutes of the game against Steward and did not finish the tournament. George Radford finished the weekend with 22 points, Devon Hall had 18 points in the two games, Connor Laframboise added seven points, and Cecil Ward had a point to go with a strong defensive weekend. Cape Henry is now 7-3 overall, and it hosts Cox on Tuesday (7pm).

SMITH, HESTER LEAD DOLPHINS IN ROMP OVER ATLANTIC SHORES

The Dolphins hosted Atlantic Shores on Saturday and put forth a dominant effort in a 61-25 victory. The Dolphins stormed out to a 34-8 halftime lead and never looked back from there. Alexis Smith led all scorers with 22 points, 20 of which came in the first half. Khajae Hester followed suit with 15 points and nine assists. The remainder of the offense came from La’Bria Wilson (nine points), Amalia Riess (six), Brianna Perry (five) and Zeniya Trowell (four). The win improved the Dolphins record to 9-0, and sets up a showdown with hood rival Cox on Tuesday night (5:30pm).

LAW, MASON AND CUNNINGHAM SHINE FOR DOLPHINS

IN THE VIRGINIA DUALS

Cape Henry traveled to the Virginia Duals for a two-day competition on Friday and Saturday, and they finished with a 1-2 record after going up against stiff out-of-state competition. The Dolphins lost to two schools from New Jersey, but they earned a quality win over Chesapeake’s Grassfield High School (40-35). Will Mason and Sam Law led the charge for Cape Henry with three wins apiece. Scott Cunningham finished with two wins, and Kyle Mytelka, Greg Noordanus, Christian Law, Justin Lee, and Tanner Baine each finished with one win. The Dolphins are 6-3 overall and 1-0 in the TCIS, and they have a conference showdown at Norfolk Academy on Wednesday afternoon (5pm).