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Today's Sports

  • Mighty Brookville to visit the...

    When undefeated Brookville heads to Staunton River this Friday evening, it won’t bear much resemblance to David and Goliath.

    The comparison would be more apt if you took away young David’s slingshot.

    Brookville is undefeated (8-0) and sits atop the state polls. The Bees are also at the top of the Division 3 playoff rankings.

    Brookville had tremendous talent at the start of the season, with 18 positions filled by returning starters. The team used that edge to start hot, opening the season by beating the defending state champ (Amherst).

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  • Cavs will host Red Devils

    Jefferson Forest’s matchup with Rustburg this Friday evening might represent the most critical game on the Cav slate this season.

    What? More critical than Brookville or Liberty?

    Indeed. Timing is everything. Should the Cavs pull an El Foldo against the Rusties, the team can pretty much pack in its playoff hopes.

    Rustburg, in spite of its 2-5 record, has playoff aspirations of its own.

    The way things have fallen into place, the sixth seed out of Division 3 could very well be sporting a 4-6 or even a 3-7 record.

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  • Minutemen to host Lancers

    The Minutemen will face another tough challenge this Friday evening when mighty Amherst rolls into town.

    The Lancers have been on a roll since their narrow season-opening loss to Brookville, having swept the slate to post a 6-1 overall record (2-1 Seminole).

    Amherst has taken the last three meetings between the two teams, in fairly impressive fashion. Last year, the Lancers prevailed 53-7 on their home turf.

    Liberty, however, had won the previous five sessions, and the Minutemen would like nothing better than to revive that kind of streak.

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  • Cavs edged by Bees in thriller

    In a game that was everything it was cracked up to be, Brookville topped Forest 19-7.

    In front of a huge crowd on a pleasant Saturday evening, three things were proven. First, Brookville is clearly entitled to that top ranking in the state that it's been lugging around.

    Second, the Cavs, especially their defense, are for real.

    Third, while Forest can hang with the elites, it must play flawlessly if it hopes to do more than just rake in the moral victories.

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  • Commentary - Hello, suckers

    Are you a soccer fan? If so, are you a fan of Manchester United?

    Manchester United, or Man U, is one of the top teams in soccer-happy England and is one of the most popular teams in the world..

    The team also has a deep-pocketed principal sponsor. No, it isn't Lipton Tea or Land Rover, two venerated British companies. The big-bucks sponsor is you, if you happen to be a United States taxpayer.

    Let me explain.

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  • Jeff Forest to play Amherst on...

    Jefferson Forest will, again, go up against one of the premier teams in the area this Friday evening.

    Having played the top team (Div. 3) in the state this past Saturday, the Cavs next visit the two-time defending state champion (Div. 4) Amherst Lancers.

    Amherst seems to be getting the hang of first-year head coach Jon Berlin and his new systems.

    As a result, the Lancers are an improved team over the squad that was beaten by Brookville in the season opener for both teams. Of course, Brookville is improved as well...

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  • Minutemen to head to Beehive

    Now the heavy lifting begins.

    After ringing up a gaudy 5-1 record, the Minutemen turn for the home stretch. A long and arduous stretch it is, starting with this week's matchup at Brookville.

    In addition to the Bees, Liberty faces (in order) Amherst, Rustburg and Jefferson Forest.

    While all four of those tasks are daunting, none seems as much so as Brookville. By the way, if you're shortchanging Rustburg, you do so at your own peril.

    Anyway, as to the task at hand: The Bees are on everyone's short list to make a run for a state title.

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  • Minutemen take Heritage in...

    Carlton Payne might not have been named king of the homecoming court, but he was certainly king of the gridiron as his three touchdowns powered Liberty to a 32-14 victory over visiting Heritage.

    Liberty hadn't scored against the Pioneers in the last two meetings between the two teams. That shortfall was rectified early. Payne hooked up with quarterback Tyler Bowyer on two touchdown passes in the first three minutes of play.

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  • Eagles to play Heritage on...

    In a rare matinee appearance, Staunton River will square off with Heritage at City Stadium this Saturday, at 5:00 p.m.

    The odd timing is due to scheduling conflicts at the Lynchburg venue.

    The extra day will give the Eagles additional time to get ready for the Pioneers (as well as to scout Brookville when it faces Liberty on Friday evening).

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  • Commentary - Presidential debate...

    I missed out on the presidential debate this past Friday evening, hitting the Liberty-Staunton River game instead.

    The wife watched it, sipping on a nice hot cup of tea. Afterwards, she lamented that she hadn't anything stronger to sip.

    Since this is a sports page, I hereby put forward the questions that I would like to see the candidates answer. I'd also like to see them answer these questions at a time other than a Friday night in the fall.

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