Hargrave News
Varsity Basketball vs. Tunstall HS
May 26, 2011
The Tigers opened their season on Thursday against the Trojans of Tunstall High School. In an early evening contest, Hargrave was able to prevail 73-59. Defense sparked the Tigers to an early lead, limiting the Trojans to six first quarter points. Hargrave never looked back.
Varsity Basketball vs. VES
May 26, 2011
The Tigers finished regular season play with a loss at V.E.S. on Thursday night. Hargrave came out cold, falling behind 20-5 and never found their rhythm in the first half. Hargrave was lead by Josh Rudolph with 10 points and Zac Edmunds with 10 points.
Varsity Basketball vs. LCA
May 26, 2011
The Tigers came out hot on Senior Night, jumping to an early 18-11 lead on conference rival Liberty Christian Academy. In a see-saw second quarter, the Bulldogs were able to cut into the lead by one, giving Hargrave Military Academy a six point cushion at half-time.
USA Swimming vs. CYAC Splash BB/B/C Meet (Age Group)
May 26, 2011
Several Hargrave Aquatics team members travelled by bus to Charlottesville, Virginia, for a short couse post championship season meet hosted by the Charlottesville YMCA. This was the first trip where the team traveled together by bus. Jospeh Campbell won the 11-12 high point trophey. Great job to all swimmers.
Varsity Basketball vs. Roanoke Catholic
May 26, 2011
In a hard fought conference game, Hargrave Military Academy fell to Roanoke Catholic, 47-60. The Celtics jumped out to a big first quarter lead, 20-10. After falling behind early, as much as 17 points in the first half, the Tigers fought back to bring it with in 7 in the third quarter. The Celtics proved to be too much to overcome, as they played the Tigers even in the second half.
Varsity Basketball vs. Miller
May 26, 2011
The Tigers hosted the Miller School on Thursday night, resulting in a 57-85 defeat. Hargrave fell behind early and was never able to claw its way back into the game against a tough conference opponent. The Tigers were lead by Karson Mott with 19 points, Nick Barr with 10 points and 5 assists, and Grant Chandler with 8 points.
Varsity Basketball vs. VES
May 26, 2011
Hargrave dropped a home contest against VES, 31-60. Four first quarter three pointers put the Tigers in an early hole. The Tigers were led by Nick Barr with 11 points and Karson Mott with 10 points.
Varsity Basketball vs. STAB
May 26, 2011
The Tigers lost to St. Anne's-Belfield, 38-70. STAB was able to pull away in the second half after holding a slim 5 point lead at half-time. Hargrave was led by Nick Barr with 20 points and Karson Mott with 8 points and 5 rebounds.
Varsity Basketball vs. Carlisle
May 26, 2011
Hargrave Military Academy hosted Carlisle on Tuesday night in a hard fought conference battle. Behind strong defense and the hot hand of Karson Mott, the Tigers took a nine point lead into half-time. Mott scored 18 of his 27 points before the break. After intermission, the Chiefs caught fire, hitting 7 of 11 threes in the second half. Using this sharp shooting, Carlisle took the lead during the third quarter and never relinquished it for the rest of the game. The Tigers came with in four in the fourth quarter, but Carlisle iced the game with 6 of 8 free throws down the stretch. Nick Barr contributed 8 points and 14 assists for the Tigers and Grant Chandler kicked in 11 in the losing effort.
Varsity Basketball vs. Roanoke Catholic
May 26, 2011
Hargrave Military Academy traveled to Roanoke on Friday night to take on the Celtics of Roanoke Catholic. In a conference match up, the Celtics came out hot, scoring 27 first quarter point on the way to a 52-17 half-time lead. The Tigers could not get going offensively but came out in the second half and put forth a great effort. The Tigers were lead by Nick Barr with 27 points and 5 assists. All eleven players saw action for Hargrave.
Varsity Basketball vs. LCA
May 26, 2011
The Tigers dropped a conference road game to the Bulldogs of Liberty Christian Academy, 41-52. Hargrave came out of the gate playing tough defense, using this effort to grab a second quarter lead for a time. The Bulldogs clawed back into the game a tied the score before half-time.
Varsity Basketball vs. Chatham High
May 26, 2011
The Tigers opened 2007 with a road loss at Chatham High School. Chatham jumped out early to a big lead; connecting on 5 first quarter three point attempts to build a 21-11 first quarter score. The Tigers fought back cutting the deficit to three before the Cavaliers hit a buzzer-beating three pointer right before half time. Chatham continued its timely shooting from distance in the second half, ending the game 10-18 from behind the arc. Hargrave was unable to mount a comeback despite outstanding efforts from Nick Barr (16 pts, 10 asts), Karson Mott (15pts, 12 rebs, 4 stls), and Josh Rudolph (15 pts, 7 rebs). Several bench player gave strong performances, lead by Mike Lee and Grant Chandler (9 pts).
Varsity Basketball vs. Dan River
May 26, 2011
Hargrave Military Academy suffered a tough loss on Tuesday night, falling to Dan River High School 64-68 in overtime. The Tigers began strong defensively, holding the Wildcats to 10 first quarter points while building a nine point lead. In an up and down second quarter, the Wildcats were able to trim the lead to six before intermission.
Varsity Basketball vs. Miller
May 26, 2011
Hargrave traveled to Charlottesville to take on the defending VIC Champion Miller School. Miller began the game 11-15 from the field, jumping to a first quarter lead of 27-10. A defensive second quarter put the score at 35-14 at half.
Varsity Basketball vs. Holy Cross
May 26, 2011
The Tigers dropped their opening conference game with a 55-58 lost on the road at Holy Cross. The game started poorly for Hargrave, as they fell behind 20-5 under a barrage of three point shots from the Gaels in the first quarter. After stepping up the defensive intensity, the Tigers clawed back into the game with an 11-0 run. This effort included limiting the Gaels to 6 second quarter points and trimmed the lead to 26-22 at half-time.
Varsity Basketball vs. Blue Ridge
May 26, 2011
Playing on back-to-back nights, the Hargrave Tigers traveled to the Blue Ridge School on Friday night. A very good Blue Ridge team limited the Tigers to 18 % shooting from the field and came away with a 72-39 win. The Tigers were lead by seniors Karson Mott (14 pts, 7 rebs) and Nick Barr (10 pts, 4 asts, 3 stls).
Varsity Basketball vs. Fork Union
May 26, 2011
The Tigers opened their home season with a loss to Fork Union Military Academy, 77-50. Hot three point shooting by FUMA put the Tigers in an early hole and it proved to be too much to come back from.
Varsity Basketball vs. Dan River
May 26, 2011
The Tigers played on back to back nights and were edged out, 55-57, by the Dan River Wildcats on Friday. Capitalizing on 4 of 26 shooting by the Tigers, the Wildcats jumped out to a 30-15 lead at halftime.