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www.villagenewsonline.com Monarchs' Braxton pulls and family surrounding her in the library at
Thomas Dale got punked, second offer Thomas Dale as she put the pen to the paper
to officially sign.
so football is done ended, Meadowbrook still made the Marsh has been a star since the onset
Although their football season has
BY HARRISON LOUIS AND JOSH MATHEWS headlines this week. A defensive standout, of her high school career. She broke a
national record with a 41 foot triple jump
Adonte Braxton has picked up his second
MANCHESTER 41, Kevin Henderson Jr. added scores for offer from Bluefield University. as a freshman. She broke yet another record
THOMAS DALE 7 the Lancers via the ground game in the The 5-10, 170 pound defense back in the event as a sophomore at the 5A/6A
fourth to further cement the victory. already holds an offer from UVA-Wise. indoor track with a humongous jump of 42
It was tabbed as the local showdown The Manchester defense thwarted the Braxton showed his importance to feet, 4 inches.
that football fans had been waiting Knights’ passing game, which helped the team as he was a consistent, if not As things stand in her senior season,
for two 6A foes, the second-ranked to make the Thomas Dale offense one- spectacular defender with his 68 tackles she holds the Virginia state record in
Manchester Lancers and the third-ranked dimensional. alongside a whopping 19 pass break-ups outdoor triple jump at 43 feet, 5 inches.
Thomas Dale Knights at Lloyd Swelnis The loss leaves Thomas Dale still showing he can be a quarterbacks worst Also to her name is the indoor long jump
Stadium, both teams fresh off blowout searching for the playoff magic that led nightmare. Braxton has also made All- record- 20 feet, 5 inches. She ranks second
victories where they put up 50 points. them to a state championship in 2009. Conference for the past two years. in the indoor triple jump and fourth in the
Thomas Dale their game in the Despite not reaching the promised “It feels great, I worked so hard this outdoor long jump all-time. She’s amassed
first half, drawing with Manchester land, the Knights have enjoyed success, season and I’m praying it pays off,” Braxton 10 state titles in various field events over
tied 7-7 with the game in the first half. winning no less than nine games in each said of his recent college success. four years and placed fourth at the New
The Knights defense was able to hold a of the past four seasons. They’ve earned Bluefield is a Division II school Balance Nationals.
balanced and skilled Lancers offensive a victory in each of the last four years as located in Bluefield, Virginia. Bluefield is The true student-athlete also showed
attack at bay. Thomas Dale’s equalizing well. In 2015, the Knights finished 6-4 6-5 this season showing improvement from she can get it done in the classroom with
first-half touchdown was scored on a in the regular season, but reeled off three the previous season. an outstanding 4.2 GPA, which led to her
three-yard run by Michael Bailey. playoff wins before falling to perennial offers by top notch schools such as Texas
Halftime adjustments were made, 6A powerhouse Oscar Smith. Tech, Florida State, & North Carolina State.
and unfortunately, those adjustments Perhaps most importantly for the Marsh has Georgia on Marsh will continue to grow this year,
favored Manchester. Wake Forest commit Thomas Dale faithful, the team snapped her mind as she will look to continue to break records
and quarterback Brendon Clark reeled a losing streak against rival L.C. Bird, and earn many more accomplishments in
off three straight rushing touchdowns to thumping the Skyhawks 36-6 in the Another Thomas Dale star has made her senior season for the Knights.
quickly expand the Lancers' lead to 27-7 second game of the season. a big time college decision. This time it’s
by the end of the third quarter. Titiana Marsh who will participate in track
Running backs Jaysen Glover and and field at the University of Georgia.

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