CHCS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
JOSH LIM

The Cape Henry wrestling program approached the TCIS tournament Saturday with one goal in mind: repeat. The Dolphins had four returning individual champions, and they were hopeful to have the addition of a few more step up to achieve team expectations. This week’s Cape Henry Athlete of the Week, Josh Lim, did just that.

“Josh has been a success story,” head coach Jack Effner confirmed. “He only started wrestling last season and has made great strides because of his attitude and work ethic.”

Lim began his wrestling career a year ago in the 145 lb weight class, and he wasn’t able to crack the starting line-up all year. That changed this season. Josh recommitted himself to a healthier lifestyle, dropped 25 lbs and solidified the starting rotation in the 119 lb weight class.

“He wasn’t cutting weight,” Effner said. “He simply made smart decisions with his eating habits and worked out more. He has been our 119 lb starter this season and is in the best shape of his life.”

The dedication Josh showed in the offseason worked wonders for him during the regular season, and the team couldn’t have been happier. Lim went an unblemished 7-0 against TCIS competition this season (10-8 overall), and this past weekend he further solidified his success.

The Dolphins played host to the TCIS tournament on Saturday, and Josh turned in one of the most exciting days of any wrestler in the conference. Lim went 3-0 on the day, and earned an individual TCIS title while helping the Dolphins to another team title, but it was how he did that impressed all.

Josh opened with a third period pin over his opponent from Norfolk Academy, and then he went to work getting the crowd on their feet. After falling early in his second match against Norfolk Collegiate Josh turned on his will to win. With his teammates cheering him on Josh forced an overtime period, and he was the first to score a point in the sudden victory frame. And as if that wasn’t enough, Lim secured his second pin of the day in his final match. Squaring off against Bishop Sullivan, Lim once again proved his inner drive and came back for a thrilling pin to conclude his tournament sweep.

“He did it with effort and drive, and never gave up despite in-match odds,” said Effner. “Josh is a team favorite because of his attitude and work ethic. He daily takes the challenge to outwork others, and always gives his best no matter what the task.”

That effort has sparked the Dolphins at different points of the season, and the excitement Saturday was palpable. And Josh is just getting started.

“Being new to the sport he is still developing his strengths, and as a result most all his matches are close,” Effner finished. “He’s a slow starter which usually means he’s behind in points the first part of matches, but then he comes roaring back, often in dramatic fashion. He listens very well; even in the heat of the battle he’s very coachable. He serves as great inspiration to others that good things can happen if you prepare well, believe in yourself, and have a warrior spirit.”

DOLPHINS TCIS TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS!
MASON MOST OUTSTANDING WRESTLER

Cape Henry hosted the TCIS tournament on Saturday and turned in a number of rousing performances en route to a dominant team victory. The Dolphins finished first out of the five teams competing with a score of 248, almost 50 points higher than second place finisher Norfolk Collegiate. Cape Henry had six individual title winners as Will Mason (103), Taylor Calley (112), Josh Lim (119), Greg Noordanus (152), Sam Law (171) and Tanner Baine (215) each earned top billing. Cape Henry’s Jake Kantor (145) and Jake Henning (160) each finished in second place. The champion Dolphins now focus their attention on this weekend’s state tournament. They will be wrestling on Friday and Saturday and St. Christopher’s School.

Boys Basketball Loses Heartbreaker to Bulldogs

The Dolphins traveled to Norfolk Academy on Saturday and returned with a disappointing 63-62 defeat. Cape Henry led by three at halftime (29-26), and the game remained close until the final horn blew. Demetrius Pollard and George Radford led the Dolphins with 17 and 15 points, respectively. Radford scored each of his 15 on 3-pointers. Terrell Allen chipped in 13 points; Cecil Ward had nine points; and Devon Hall (seven points) and Chris Campbell (one) rounded out the offense. The Dolphins play again tonight when they host HRA (7pm).

Dolphins Swimmers Take Home 2nd Place Finishes in TCIS Championship Meet

The Cape Henry boys swim team competed in the TCIS championship meet on Friday and took home a second place finish. The Dolphins finished with 389 points, just one point shy of the first place finishing Bulldogs. Robert Knuth had victories in both the 50 Freestyle and the 100 Backstroke and was named as the Most Valuable Performer. Cape Henry had additional wins from Keegan McLaughlin (200 Free and 100 Free), John Farley (100 Fly), Max Serpe (200 IM) and the team grabbed victories in the 200 Medley Relay and the 400 Freestyle Relay.

The girls swim team also took to the water on Friday hoping to make noise in the TCIS championship meet, and they did just that, finished in second place with 304 points. The Dolphins had team wins in the 200 Medley Relay and the 200 Freestyle Relay, while Kendall Tompkins took home two first places finishes (50 Free and 100 Back). Addie Cooper grabbed two third place finishes in the 100 Freestyle and 100 Breastroke, and the Dolphins earned a third place finish in the 300 Freestyle Relay.

The Dolphins compete in the state championship meet on Friday and Saturday.