Chargers Can't Hold On, Drop Season Finale To Cavaliers

JV Men's Basketball: Chancellor Chargers vs. Caroline Cavaliers

By: Greg Wolfe

The Chancellor Chargers (13-8) season ended in a tight fashion Friday night, as the Caroline Cavaliers (14-7) seemed to match them step for step. The Cavaliers’ Number 3 put up 20 points to help his team maintain control. The Chargers rode Anthony Melvin’s 20 point performance all night, working around his 3 fouls that limited his play.

To start the game, the Cavaliers got off to a hot start putting up four unanswered to kick things off. The Chargers defense was a bit off balance, allowing Numbers 3 and 5 to run up the middle for easy lay-ups. Melvin calmed the team down with a three, letting the Cavaliers know this wouldn’t be an easy contest. In just 2 minutes, Melvin put up 10 points.

Leading 15-13 in the first quarter, the Chargers were looking to keep that momentum they had built at the end of the quarter. The Cavaliers, through rebounds and forcing turnovers, swayed the game in their way. They worked off Chargers’ turnovers to amass the biggest lead of the night for both teams, at 7 points. Though no single Cavalier collected more than 10 rebounds, Number 21 set the pace with his 8 total in the night with 4 in the first half that allowed for second chance points.

Going into halftime the Cavaliers, riding a 7/14 shooting quarter and a 32-26 lead, felt all the power in their hands. The Chargers were trying to figure out who would get the ball through the net other than Melvin who had 12 of the Chargers points in the half.

The answer to the Chargers shooting needs? Vinny Lewis, who came alive after a tough first half. He dropped in 4 early second half points for the Chargers, who were on a 9-0 run. The Cavaliers took a breather on a well-timed timeout, and went on a 6-0 run of their own to get back in the game.

From there on out, the game was in a dead-locked tie. The Chargers and Cavaliers both matched each other step for step, as point leaders Melvin and the Cavaliers Number 3 battled each other. Both players ended with 20 points a piece, and the rebound game became pivotal. Both teams saw offensive rebounds become a rarity, and the game didn’t see very many second-chance points. Headed to the final quarter, the Chargers led barely 44-42.

The two teams continued their pace, until the Chargers biggest scorer went down late in the fourth with an apparent leg injury. He sat out for a couple minutes, and the Chargers weren’t able to get the ball to fall their way. The Cavaliers got hot, and that ended up being all she wrote for the Chargers with a 56-49 final score.

The Chargers, as runners up in Conference 19, should feel very confident moving forward with a bright looking future to replace a senior-heavy Varsity team. Great season, JV!

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An Amazing Amount of Determination To Fuel A Grind That Never Ends

Charger Athlete Interviews - Noelle Greenwood

By: Greg Wolfe

Chancellor High School may not be the most flashy campus in Spotsylvania County, but the students who go there are what make it so great. Noelle Greenwood, an athlete at the school who participates in Softball, Track, and Cross Country, is a prime example of one of those students who make it great. Her parents Melanie and Jason Greenwood are huge supporters of her work, along with her three siblings Hannah (14), Abby (12), and Jake (8). You can find her at school just as often as you would find her on the athletic grind, as she is a part of the morning news, the Senior Class President, in Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band, and is the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Huddle Leader. I sat down with Noelle earlier this week, and we had a fun, laugh-filled, conversation about her time at Chancellor.

(Regular lettering - Noelle Greenwood, Red Lettering - Greg Wolfe)

How has the journey, sports-wise, been like so far up to this point?

Wow, it's been wild. It's taken so much hard work, dedication, and a little bit of heartbreak honestly, to get to this point in the journey. It's been fun, I love my teammates they make it so worth it.

Which sport has impacted you the most?

I would probably say Cross Country. I came to Cross Country late, didn't start running with the team until Junior year. I first did it as a challenge, as a way to stay in shape for softball which is my main sport. It turned out to be so wild, and I love the team so much. They've impacted me, my personality and everything. The coaches for the team also definitely challenged me, developed my work ethic, and challenged me to do my best. 

At school you're also quite the student, so how do you balance sports and school schedules together?

Oh definitely time management! Some days I have to wake up early to get my homework done, and some days you gotta stay up late or bring work to your sporting events. Morning Charge comes in so clutch. Getting work done in class, doing your homework when you can, and not wasting any time is important because nobody likes to stay up until midnight and waking up at 4 the next morning to do work.

And that's like a year round thing for you, right? Grind never really stops.

Yeah, I started doing sports in all the seasons last year. Which was also Junior year, the hardest year maybe as well. It was definitely a challenge, so yeah the grind never really stops!

Noelle (middle) with her cross country teammates.

So where does that motivation come from? Like young and old, back in elementary school and middle school to now in high school.

In the very beginning I'd say it just started with the love of the game. There was a little girl who just loved softball, and went with it. I would say as things go on now, it's about just being the best I can be for my senior year. And I would love to do all of this in college, so that's partially where some of that motivation comes from. I know for like Softball, I started working out and I would wake up at like 4:30 in the morning. I've also got three siblings and they all play sports. My sister Hannah is a cheerleader, my sister Abby is a junior all american softball player and a really good basketball player, and my brother Jake is a really good wrestler.

So for softball, did you play before 7th grade in middle school?

Yes, my best friend Bella actually got me into it back in 4th grade. She was like, "Do you wanna play softball?", and at first I was like "No I honestly don't". But then my mom made me do it, so yeah my best friend got me into it.

On the track and cross country teams, are there any rivalries between you and the others?

I would say on like cross country everybody wants to compete to be that top scoring runner, but honestly everybody loves each other so much. Track not so much I would say rivalry-wise, because there's not a lot of us. I'm the only female pole-vaulter, there's maybe only four or five distance runners and I'm not running distance that much. So not really on the team, but obviously school-wise we've got that rivalry with the (Courtland) Cougars. And then I have a personal rivalry with King George since I live there.

What will your plans be after high school? Since you mentioned wanting to go on and continue to compete at the college level.

Ok, yeah I actually received my appointment to the Coast Guard Academy the other day. So the plan is I'll go there, and I hope to play softball for them and run cross country. And as soon as I graduate I'll be an officer in the Coast Guard, so I'll have four years in the academy and then five years of service with them. I'm really looking forward to it, it'll be great!

What were the personal goals you set for yourself before the year began?

For cross country I wanted to beat my PR (personal record) and make it on the record board. I got very, very close. At the time I thought that the time on the record board was ten seconds off from what it really was, and during one race everyone on my team had thought that I had beaten the PR by two seconds and I was now on the record board. I was super psyched, but then Coach Ron had told me I didn't make it. So it was kind of a heart breaker because I had put everything into that race trying to beat that PR and it wasn't enough. But in the end it's really just trying to get better. It started as a way just to stay in shape and became something so much more than that.

This year as a Senior, what's the relationship like between you and the freshman who are just getting started?

Oh I love the freshman so much, they're so funny! On cross country we had a few new girls on the team and I love them all so much. For softball I try to remember a few years ago how it wasn't the best experience as a freshman, and so I now do my best to talk to them. Even if I'm not like super close to them I'm still going to talk them. And for whatever reason on the guys' team they all call me mom which is a "wait, what?" moment.

What do you like best about softball?

I just like competing, it's got both the team aspects and the just you aspect. Like you're the only one fielding a ball or at the plate, and at the same time you're a team working off each other, but it could also come down to just you. I play outfield, it's my favorite position. I like being the last line of defense, so if a ball does get by me I'll be taking all the heat for it so its a two way street you can either be the hero or somebody everyone hates. I kind of like that though.

So looking back it all, what can you say about Chancellor?

It may not be the prettiest school, but the people definitely make it great. It is what you make of it definitely. I came in as a freshman straight out of private school so the first few months were kind of rough. Didn't know anybody then, but once you put yourself out there and join clubs and sports you end up introducing yourself to people and making friends. Definitely what you make of it.

Well that's all I've got, thanks for your time!

Ok, thanks. It was fun!

At the end of day, you can always look back and see how big of an influence Noelle has had on the school. She has contributed to almost everything imaginable, which is an impressive story of how she went from knowing close to nobody to maybe now the entire senior class. She sets a great example to future students, which is that getting involved is extremely important in high school. It'll take a very long time for the effect she had on this school to fade away, and she definitely has a career here to look back at and smile on. This, is Noelle Greenwood. One of the hardest workers at school, who's determination is impossible to replicate.

Foxes Stun Chargers In Semifinals

Varsity Boys Basketball Playoffs: King George Foxes vs. Chancellor Chargers

The Chancellor Chargers had a rough Friday night, dropping both of their home playoff games to their opponents. The Boys' had theirs come in super late fashion, as the King George Foxes scored a late layup with 2 seconds remaining to some back and beat the Chargers 55-53.

The game began with a Foxes' 6-0 run that would end up being their largest lead of the game. The Chargers stopped them, and used to "And-1" fouls to climb back into the game and grab a quick lead. Matt Byram and Jason Brown were there early to provide support, and EJ Jenkins as usual got in on the fun.

The Foxes' were fueled by Number 34 all night, and his first half performance was nothing to forget. He was their primary target, and cashed in almost every time with 9 points and 8 rebounds in the first half. The Foxes struggled with some poor shooting early, but a solid defense kept them in the game.

In the second quarter, Robbie Foster found his groove and sunk in 9 points, including one three-pointer, that electrified the offense to a big second quarter to push off a strong Foxes' offense that also caught on fire. Number 32 worked off of offensive rebounds to get points for the Foxes, which helped the game from turning into a disaster.

At halftime the Chargers' boasted a 29-23 lead, and neither team went back to their lockerooms to rest. They staid on the court, and were immediately ready to get the game restarted. Jenkins and Brown were especially excited, as Brown would toss the ball to the hoop for Jenkins who slammed it down for a booming dunk that brought the crowd to it's feet.

The Foxes backpedaled and assessed. Their strong fan-showing helped them gain their footing, as they rode Number 34 to bring the game back within one possession. He went off in the third quarter for 10 points and even more rebounds, as the Chargers weren't quite able to figure him out.

The game quickly went soaring into the final quarter, and it became very back and forth. Byram hit two three's in the quarter, which almost seemed to have put the Chargers out of reach, but to Foxes' Number 24 came out of nowhere and dropped two 3-Pointers to put the game back into a tie.

Trailing by one, Byram was sent to the foul line with a chance to tie or take the lead. After missing the first shot, the Foxes' crowd went crazy with noise doing anything they could to shake him up, but he dropped the next one in to make it a tie game.

The Foxes' bled the clock, the Chargers couldn't risk a foul. Time ticked away, until the ball found Number 24's hands who sprinted to the bucket and almost blindly tossed it. It fell in, and the Chargers' fate was practically sealed. The Foxes went berserk, and the Chargers could only watch.

Their tough season came to an end with a 55-53 final score, but it didn't end without a fight. They had fought all season, missing a great Three-Point shooter in Omair Shah since game 5 to a torn ACL, yet never gave up. Jenkins cruised to double-digit ooints every game, and Brown was there chasing his point total the entire time. When push comes to shove, this was not a bad season in the slightest.

Thank you Chargers, for the great season!

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Poor Shooting Curses Chargers Against Rivals

Varsity Girls Basketball Playoffs: Courtland Cougars vs. Chancellor Chargers

By: Greg Wolfe

The ball never really seemed to fall the Chancellor Chargers way Friday night, as they opened up the Conference 19 playoffs at home against the Courtland Cougars. The Cougars rode a huge performance by Kiara Mccullough who collected 16 points, making up for the team's 22 turnovers and 19 fouls in an upset 61-50 win.

Early on, the Chargers had to ride a big performance by Bianca Atkinson, who found success inside the arc, in order to keep them in the game. Foul trouble and turnovers hurt them early, with 6 fouls in the first quarter alone that gave the Cougars multiple opportunities.

The Cougars would ride off Gabby Michalick's hot start in the first quarter, to keep things neck and neck. Her plentiful offensive rebounds were what kept Cougar offensive possessions alive, and ultimately was a big presence under the net to prevent scoring by the Chargers.

The game would stay in the Chargers hands for the majority of the first half, as the Cougars continued to scratch at the lead but the Chargers would manage to answer back. Mccullough had 8 of her 16 points in the first half, despite foul trouble keeping her off the court for some minutes.

At halftime the Chargers had a tight 27-25 lead, as defense definitely rained supreme in the game. The two teams combined for 21 points at the free throw line, which made up the majority of their offenses. Kelsey Jones was especially on point for the Cougars, as she would finish the night later on going 10/12 at the line.

The third quarter mimicked the first half, in that the Cougars were never really able to get that lead. Taylor Collins kept some consistency for the Chargers, with 2 rebounds and 4 points in the third quarter that were breaths of fresh air for the Chargers offense.

The Cougars' Alana Tilden responded in her own way, going 4/5 with all of her eight points in that quarter and also the entire team's made field goals that quarter came from her hands.

In the fourth quarter though, Mccullough came alive for her 8 second half points, that boosted the Cougars over the Chargers finally. Jasmine Talley also hit the Chargers' first successful three of the night in the quarter, but it was quickly drowned.

All in all, the shooting just never really clicked for the Chargers. Nobody seemed to take the pace, and the Cougars made sure to take advantage of that and make every shot count. It was a disappointing loss to end the Lady Chargers' season, but they'll be back next year.

Thank you for all the great games this year! 

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Chancellor's Most Colorful Personality, Both On and Off the Field

Charger Athlete Interviews - E.J. Fields

By: Greg Wolfe

A great personality on and off the field, E.J. Fields brought energy and passion to his work. His parents, Meshell and Gary Fields were huge influences in his life along with the people he slapped the pads on with every Friday night. He plans to attend Shenandoah University next Fall, looking to continue with his huge interest in film. Football still runs in his blood, and after 3 years of starting on Varsity as an offensive and defensive tackle he will look to find ways to incorporate himself into Shenandoah's football program. I sat down with E.J. this past week, and we talked about both the past and the near future.

(Regular lettering - E.J. Fields, Maroon Lettering - Greg Wolfe)

Alright, since your senior year of football has ended, I've seen that you moved on to film and theater arts. What's that like?

You know it's weird, because I've been playing football since 6th grade, so when football season comes around it'll be a bit weird. But film is like my passion, so going from something I love to what I absolutely love will make that transition easy. I'd do anything film related, but I just want to produce it to where people will appreciate it because I love making people happy and smile. If I can make film to where people will enjoy it, that's going to be great going forward.

So is that where the interest came from, wanting to make people happy?

Yeah, like I noticed back in middle school I tried to make these pictures (like edits, funny images, etc.) and put them online but that didn't really work out. And after that I was like "No", I gotta find something that will make people want to watch it and really enjoy it. So I figured I'd start doing Vines and people loved that, and I really started to get a visual of what I wanted to do.

How big of an influence has your family been during your life?

Oh, they're the only influence, a huge influence. My brothers on the field Yetur (Matos) and George (Brown) were part of that, but my mom and dad are the biggest influences on my life. If they think film is the best thing for me, they're going to go out and buy me a camera, or a tripod, or whatever. And with football it was going to summer classes, buying cones for training. My family pushes me to do the best I can, their support was huge. Yeah, my dad's past career playing also was something that I                                                                                                   wanted to replicate and do.

Do you see yourself doing anything sports related in the future? Like coaching or getting back into it some other way?

Oh yeah, I was thinking like if I ever get a break I'd definitely come down to Chancellor and record some stuff for them and put some edits together. Being a production type guy would be awesome, sitting on the side of the field like they do in the big games and being able to capture everything. I might do that, because I'm still in love with football so if I could incorporate the two that would be awesome. 

What was your favorite moment for your senior year of football?

Oh I got you, I think the best moment was the last game against Eastern View when I got the last sack on third down and the student section started chanting my name. That was like a surreal moment when I really started to realize it may be the last Friday night game I'd play. Yeah I loved that, I'll never forget that.

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So how big of a moment was that? To end not just what was a good game for you, but what had been a great career must've been great.

Yeah that was huge, to be honest my emotions were starting to break. The stadium was against us and it was a rough game, everything seemed to be going the other way. Once I got through the line and got that sack and stopped them from moving down the field, that was a huge moment because I really thought we could do this and it put some life back into our light. You know?

Yeah that moment definitely did the same for me in the press box, it was exciting to watch! So what's your mindset for a big game like that? Serious or joking?

If you asked any of the other football players, they'll tell you that I don't like to be talked to, I don't like to be touched, don't even look at me don't breath my air! (He said that all while laughing) Once we go into a big game I've got my headphones on and I'm focused. I don't want to joke around, that's my time to get my mind set and in the game. You can't go into a game being silly or anything because then you ain't gonna take it as seriously. So my mindset is to get focused, visualize what you're going to do, and then do it.

So you definitely brought the intensity this year, where'd that come from?

The guys around me, my football family. I've been around these guys since I was younger, learned how to play football with them and everything. So I treated games like it was the last time I was going to play with these guys. We're playing Massaponax for the last time and I knew we had to go all out on them, same with Riverbend and Courtland. So yeah, having my family always around me was what fueled me.

So are there like competitions between you and the other players during the game?

Oh definitely, yeah! Like for example when we played Courtland and all came back to the locker room for halftime, I was saying none of us had a sack yet. So we made a deal that the first person who got a sack would have breakfast paid for him by the other two. We made the deal, I got the first sack, got Chick-Fil-A breakfast from both of them and I was pretty happy.

For freshman who are coming into Chancellor's football program, or any football program that is, what would you tell them?

I would tell them to enjoy the four years. When I came in as a freshman, people were saying senior year was going to come fast but I ignored that. It feels like just last week I was a freshman, so my advice is to soak it all in. Don't do anything stupid, enjoy playing for the football team and being with your brothers. It'll go by so fast, and you'll wish you had taken more time to step back and enjoy it.

Would you do it all over again if you had the chance?

Man! I'd do it so many times over again. The relationships I've made with the guys around me is incredible, that's the number one reason I'd do it all again. I remember when my grandma passed away, I texted George (Brown) and he stayed up with me that whole night just talking to me. Because he's my brother, and we've got each other. I would do it all over again for the experience of football and Chancellor. I wouldn't even think of going to Riverbend I'd still transfer to Chancellor like I originally did ever single time. Build this football team up with my family, it'd be awesome.

Thanks, it was good talking to you man!

No problem!

E.J. Fields (left) and Yetur Gross-Matos (right)

Everybody at Chancellor High School, and even most of its last four graduating classes, knows E.J.. It's impossible to miss him while walking in the hallways, and he quite literally makes everyone feel welcome. Whether it's sitting and talking with the kid who's alone at lunch, or tackling somebody in the hallways, he has that energy and influence that's impossible to replicate. This is E.J. Fields, the class clown senior superlative winner who also destroys his competition on the field.

Senior Night Magic - Chargers Win In Style

Varsity Men's Basketball: Spotsylvania Knights vs. Chancellor Chargers

By: Greg Wolfe

Tuesday night's final regular season game between the Chancellor Chargers (11-9) and the Spotsylvania Knights (5 - 17) was full of amazing shots and incredible plays, but mostly by the Chargers who again cruised to a 57-47 win. It was Senior Night, and 13 total seniors were honored!

For basketball there was Deion Atkinson (Team manager), E.J. Jenkins (has over 1,000 career points), Matt Byram (3rd leading scorer on the team), Jordan Byrd (who plans to attend VCU and play baseball), Omair Shah (who has missed most of the season with a torn ACL sadly), Jason Brown (leads team in assists), Michael Freeman (who plans to join the military after school), C.J. Washington (who was a steady point guard all year), George Brown (a 4 year member of the team), Fabian Pacheco (who plans to attend either Virginia Tech or James Madison), and finally Yetur Matos (who is a 4 year member of the team). There were also two cheerleaders honored, Carly Boyle and Madison Garret.

The start of the game was one to remember, as the entire gym was filled with cheers. Despite three early three shots made by the Knight's Number 22, the Chargers had something even more exciting. Omair Shah started the frenzy as he was announced a starter despite a leg that was still healing. He toughed it out, and even made a Three-Pointer that tied the game. Second later, it was big ol' George Brown working off that Senior Night magic with a three pointer of his own that sent the crowd into a frenzy.

The energy inside the gym would die down a bit as the quarter progressed, but other Charger starters Jordan Byrd, Robbie Foster, Fabian Pacheco, and Michael Freeman made use of their start and played good ball. Pacheco probably had the best night out of the crew, as he heated up for 5 points (including a three-pointer), 4 rebounds, and 3 blocks. So how could the first quarter get even more crazy? Well, E.J. Jenkins slammed a powerful dunk down to put an exclamation point on the insane start.

Going into the second quarter, the Chargers didn't slow down as C.J. Washington joined in with a three-pointer of his own that sparked the Chargers offense. On the very next offensive possession, Jason Brown threw a bullet pass to Jenkins who easily laid it up for two points and the Chargers were rolling. They'd later grab the lead, as the Knights saw inconsistent shooting and turnovers. The Chargers would go into halftime with a hard fought 29-24 lead.

In the third quarter, Jason Brown found his stride and built off of it for the rest of the half. He quickly grew the numbers for a double-double, getting 17 points and 10 rebounds on the night with a majority of them coming from the third quarter on. The Chargers also stayed out of turnover issues, which greatly helped their cause.

The Knights kept it close though. Number 2 continued his big night with 11 points (6 in the third quarter), as he helped keep his team in the game. They also maintained ball control much better, which let the third quarter drain away. Going into the final frame, it was still a 38-36 Charger lead.

The fourth quarter was Jason Brown's biggest scoring quarter as he collected an easy three-pointer and helped his team kick off offensive possession. He almost had a touchdown pass to Yetur Matos but it was unfortunately blocked at the rim by the Knights (yes, we know that sounds weird for Charger football fans). The Chargers played good ball possession and didn't turn it over, to bleed the clock and make the quarter quick. It was also their highest scoring quarter thanks to a big effort by Jenkins and Brown.

In all, 8 Chargers scored points tonight and that was the biggest contribution to their win. They spread the points all around, as their biggest play makers Jenkins and Brown put up 33 combined points. This is a huge victory, as they broke a 3 game winning streak for the Knights. Now, they will wait to hear their fate on how their playoffs will begin.

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Night of Poor Shooting Ends In Chargers Favor

JV Men's Basketball Capsule: Spotsylvania Knights vs. Chancellor Chargers

By: Greg Wolfe

The Chancellor Chargers (10-7) were without top shooter Number 11 Tuesday night, but multiple other players stepped up in his absence to win a close 48-39 match-up with the Spotsylvania Knights. Numbers 00, 3, and 5 each scored 9 points each which helped the Chargers find some consistency shooting. The Knights Number 22 led the way with 14 points. But it wasn’t enough as the Chargers defense forced too many turnovers. In the end, the Chargers won the turnover battle which won them the game.

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Chargers Drown 'Jackets With Three's In Big Win

Varsity Women's Basketball: James Monroe Yellow Jackets vs. Chancellor Chargers

The Chancellor Chargers (13-8) came into Monday night's game knowing they needed several key players to step it up, while missing three of their key players, in order to quickly defeat the James Monroe Yellow Jackets. Isis Moore and Jasmine Talley especially responded to that call, collecting a combined 27 points that helped their squad easily win 64-38.

Moore caused the spark that ignited the Chargers' offense, as she quickly found open buckets by passes from teammates and steals on her own. With 8 first quarter points, she made her presence known often, as well as the rest of the Chargers' lineup with their plentiful rebounds.

They were able to downplay an early burst of offense from the 'Jackets Number 21 who 12 first half points. The Achilles tendon for the 'Jackets though was rebounding, as the Chargers out-rebounded them all game especially with rebounding their own shots. Three Chargers recorded 6 offensive rebounds, and despite some minor shooting problems they would eventually even it out for some points.

And when that didn't work, key 3-Point shooter Bianca Atkinson was beyond the arc and ready for the ball as she would drop in 3's without a second thought. She has been the Chargers' best shooter all year, and with 17 points tonight she just keeps building that impressive stat line.

Moore also fought through some pain the entire game, after being elbowed in the second quarter and having the breath knocked out of her. She sat for a couple minutes, but was then right back out there for her team and contributing to the team's monster night offensively. It was a pleasing 27-23 lead for the Chargers headed into halftime.

The 'Jackets ended the half on a high note though, with a 7-0 run that brought the Chargers' lead down to just 4 points. It was capped off by an almost half-court shot by Number 21 that barely beat the buzzer and hit all net, giving some much needed energy to the bench.

When the Chargers' stormed onto the court for the second half, all memories of that big run were erased as they quickly dismantled the 'Jackets with a big 20-5 run that left the 'Jackets in the dust. Moore continued her big night, with 3 blocks that left Yellow Jackets' shooters befuddled. Kayla Syrkes also found her shooting energy, as she scored a majority of her 6 points and 9 rebounds in the second half as she was a dominating presence under the net.

The Yellow Jackets just couldn't get the offense going, and shooting became a major problem along with turnovers. They couldn't capitalize on Charger mistakes and it ultimately led to their downfall and a quick fourth quarter that sent the Chargers' fans home happy.

Atkinson and Talley ended the game together, passing the ball back and forth as they bled the clock and didn't even bother a final shot. It was a win that broke a two game losing skid for the Chargers, who look to be building offensive momentum.

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Chargers Don't Miss A Beat, Cruise Past 'Jackets

JV Women's Basketball Capsule: James Monroe Yellow Jackets vs. Chancellor Chargers

By: Greg Wolfe

The Chancellor Chargers defense stifled the James Monroe Yellow Jackets to just 3 total field goals the entire game, as Number 15 led her Chargers with 13 points and 7 rebounds to a 25-9 win. The Yellow Jackets never even made a field goal until the third quarter, as the Chargers racked up 30 rebounds (12 offensive) to bleed clock time and make quick work of the Yellow Jackets as they look to stay hot going into the end of the season.

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Chargers Offense Surges Over Foxes In Much Needed Win

Varsity Men's Basketball: King George Foxes vs. Chancellor Chargers

The Chancellor Chargers (10-9) were having a rough end of their week after such a great start. With a conference win Tuesday and most players signing letters of intent Wednesday, the week was perfect until Eastern View tried to stomp the good vibes. Key word, tried. The Chargers proved tonight, in a huge 78-63 conference victory, that they fully intend to look back on every day this week as one of the most memorable in their lives.

The game started off worrisome for the Chargers, with the King George Foxes jumping out to a big lead early and appearing to show complete dominance over a disgruntled team. E.J. Jenkins, fresh off of breaking the 1,000 point milestone, was going to have none of that and provided the Chargers with some consistency to keep them in the game. He would score 12 points and collect 8 rebounds in that half.

The Foxes also forced a lot of turnovers in the first quarter, which played to their high-speed offense well that was able to speed down the court and create easy points. The Chargers cleaned it up for the second quarter though, and would slowly crawl into striking distance.

They would tie it up, but Number 3 for the Foxes found a seam in the defense and hit a last-second layup, which was also their only 2-Pointer of the quarter, that gave the Foxes a slight advantage going into halftime. The Foxes thrived off the 3-Pointer for most of the second quarter, with Numbers 23 and 1 providing most of the damage as they consistently drained 3's for a total of 4 in one quarter. At halftime, it was a tight 37-35 game.

The second half has been a problem for the Chargers all year, but tonight it was where they did all their damage. Jason Brown came alive after just 6 points in the first half, soaring to 15 in the second half and becoming the backbone of many Chargers' drives. C.J Washington had his hands in a bunch of plays too, as he racked up 4 assists and would later on find himself scoring at the free throw line.

Robbie Foster and Matt Byram also became the Foxes' worst nightmare at the free throw line, shooting a combined perfect 8/8 while also adding 20 points through other methods along the way. The Foxes started to struggle shooting, as the Number 34 who had been the key to their offense in the first half had started to falter. And Number 1, despite going 4/6 beyond the arc on the night, went 0/9 inside the arc.

The Chargers took control, and they ran with it. Simple as that. They showed great strength to overcome an awkward start, and pick up a monumental win in their season while playoffs are within reaching distance. Four Chargers hit double-digit points, and two of those players (Brown and Jenkins) recorded double-doubles.

The offense is back on track, and looking to continue their success on Senior Night next Tuesday against Spotsylvania. It's the last regular season game of the year for the Chargers, and they are expecting it to be a tune up for whoever they play in the postseason.

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Chargers Can't Hold On, Drop Game To Foxes

JV Men's Basketball Capsule: King George Foxes vs. Chancellor Chargers

By: Greg Wolfe

The Chancellor Chargers (9-8) came into Friday night’s match-up feeling and shooting good against the King George Foxes. They jumped out to a 14 point lead early on and Number 11 and Number 00 teamed up for 20 first half points. After that, it was all Foxes as they opened the half with a 15-0 run led by Number 24. It was another tough conference loss, but they’ll look to shake it off on Tuesday against the Knights.

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Cyclones Outpace Chargers On Awkward Night

Varsity Men's Basketball: Eastern View Cyclones vs. Chancellor Chargers

By: Greg Wolfe

Conference 19's current #1 seed, the Eastern View Cyclones, came to visit the Chancellor Chargers (9 - 9) Thursday night, and it was evident the Cyclones had no intentions of slowing down. The Cyclones rebounded from a tough first half, and put away the Chargers with a final score of 67-48.

The Chargers hit the ground running in the first half, with a big performance from Jason Brown who pulled together 8 points and 5 rebounds in the first quarter alone. Poor shooting would plague the Cyclones early on, and some turnovers kept the Chargers in rhythm. 

Jenkins would heat up in the second quarter, shooting 5/7 and announcing his presence. The Chargers were beating the Cyclones defense often, with home run balls often thrown by Brown to Jenkins which were reminiscent of their football days. Robbie Foster also led off the second quarter with a three, that would electrify the Chargers for that quarter.

The Cyclones started to gain more consistency though, and would pull within four points at halftime after trailing by a game-high 7. Number 11 for the Cyclones played a big part in this, as he would collect 11 points and 6 rebounds that would eventually lead to his double-double and game-high 20 points. At halftime, it was a 28-24 Chargers' lead.

Coming out of halftime, the Chargers looked very sluggish. Number 23 for the Cyclones quickly nailed his first 3 shots and created for the Cyclones a lead. The Chargers started to turn the ball over a lot more compared to the first half, and the Cyclones started taking advantage of every opportunity they were given.

Shooting also began to be a problem for the Chargers, who missed two layups in the second half. Jenkins and Brown continued to grow their point totals, but the rest of the Chargers bench remained relatively silent. The Cyclones made missing a shot a rarity, and quickly grew their lead and answered every time the Chargers managed to score which was extremely demoralizing. 

While growing their game high lead to 22 points, the Cyclones quietly put away the Chargers and are on a roll. The Chargers have dropped back down to a .500 winning percentage, but can regain their footsteps with their last two games of the season against King George and Spotsylvania, both at home. 

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Foul-Frenzy End In Cyclones' Favor

JV Men's Basketball Capsule: Eastern View Cyclones vs. Chancellor Chargers

By: Greg Wolfe

The Chancellor Chargers (9-7) struggled often with fouls, racking up a total 27 fouls in the game which ultimately allowed the Eastern View Cyclones to pull away and keep the game out of reach with a final score of 67-58. Despite a big second half showing by Number 11 (25 Points), the Chargers weren’t quite able to make the comeback despite keeping the game within 5 points. The Cyclones rode big performances by Numbers 2 and 24 who combined for 42 points and 6 rebounds.

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Chargers Football Celebrates 11 Seniors on National Signing Day

Varsity Football: National Signing Day

By: Greg Wolfe

February 1st, all across the nation, high school students were making it official which college they would be continuing their football careers at. At Chancellor High School, 11 Seniors will be continuing on to college with 5 of them going to play Division 1 Football.

From left to right, George Brown, C.J. Washington, E.J. Jenkins,
Yetur Matos, Jason Brown, Noah Manuel, Austin Seipp, and Zack O'Neal

Before attending the signing ceremony with their family and friends watching, the students who received scholarships rode a limo to lunch and enjoyed some time together for the last time as Chargers football players. And now, your Chancellor Chargers football players who are moving on!

1. Yetur Matos - Penn State

Matos was a constant threat all four years at Chancellor on defense. He broke the previous school sack record of 25.5 sacks that stood for 26 years during his senior year. He pulled together multiple Defensive awards across the Fredericksburg area and state, while also being the Conference Defensive Player of the Year and Co-Player of the Year with teammate Jason Brown in 2016. He also led all Chargers with 4.8 million in scholarship money. It was an impressive career that is far from over, as he will be bringing his one-of-a-kind defensive play to Penn State University.

2. E.J. Jenkins - Saint Francis

All season long, Jenkins was a premier threat in the backfield leading all receivers in the area. His size and speed became a nightmare for opponents, who were unable to stop him from breaking multiple offensive school records. He was named 1st Team All-Conference in three of his four Varsity seasons, and even won Athlete of the Year. With 1.2 million in scholarship money from multiple schools, Jenkins will continue his career with a Quarterback who he's been with since the 7th grade. That quarterback?

3. Jason Brown - Saint Francis

Brown was uncontested this year in his county, and clearly proved himself to be the best quarterback in the area. He used all the weapons he had to break every touchdown record imaginable in his career, and will be bringing an arm with the strength of a cannon to Saint Francis University. He started all four years on Varsity, and in the last two years of his campaign truly broke out as a huge threat both with his legs and arm to cause major uncertainty for opposing defensive coordinators. With 910k in scholarship money, Brown definitely has a bright future in front of him.

4. George Brown - VMI

Definitely a colorful personality on and off the field, Brown was a constant fear for opposing quarterbacks all throughout his high school campaign. In 2016 he participated in the VHSCA All Star Game on defense, and off the field was a three year member of DECA. With 1.9 million in scholarship money, Brown is an exciting offensive and defensive player moving forward that will bring excitement to any locker room in the nation.

5. Noah Manuel - VMI

Joining his teammate George Brown, Manuel will be headed to VMI to bring his dynamic play to a college field. In 2017 he made 1st team TE and HM DE, which was well deserved as he was found in the end-zone in multiple key parts of the Chargers' season. He was a 3 year starter, and a member of the FCA. And with 995k in scholarship offers, his impressive career is far from over.

6. C.J. Washington - West Virginia Wesleyan

Despite 3 record-breaking years in Riverbend, Washington would finish his high school career at Chancellor. He opened the season with a touchdown catch against his former team, and never stopped as he was a threat both offensively and defensively all year. He had multiple All-Conference honors, and was also an ace in the classroom with a 4.1 GPA. Washington, with over 221k in scholarship money, is definitely headed for glory in his future with the attitude every coach would love to have on their team.

7. Cam Kniebbe - Averett

If you played the Chargers this season and tried moving the ball at all, you probably were met helmet to helmet with Kniebbe who was all over the field all year. As an All-Region honorable mention LB, he broke Chancellor's all-time tackle record (319.5 tackles) and led Virginia in tackles this season (152.5) en route to an impressive high school career that will bridge into a potential-filled college career. He put the work in both on and off the field, with honor roll for 3 years in a row while racking up 220k in scholarship money.

8. Austin Seipp - Averett

Following his fellow teammate, Seipp found his home at Averrett University where he will be a punter after breaking records at Chancellor. He broke the school's record for most field goals, while practially making every point after attempt he kicked. His leg is strong, as proven by a 45 yard field goal against rivals Courtland this year. He so far has 100k in scholarship money, and has been accepted into every school he has applied for.

9. Zack O'Neal - Shenandoah

O'Neal had constant success all year, and that success paid off as he will be attending Shenandoah University next year. With 2nd team All-Conference and All-Area honors, O'Neal has proven his skill that he will be taking to a university already full of Chancellor talent. With over 50k in scholarship money, O'Neal is cruising into his college career.

10. Alex Laplante and DeShawn Parish

Neither student has chosen where they will play next, but both have multiple choices as to where they will continue their college career and are well deserved and have the tools needed to do so. 

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