Cathy Benson | The Botetourt View

Britta Grim, Heather Funk, Emily Spangler, Sierra Claunch, Katherine Day, Maggie Grumbine, Haley Bak

The Region C Cross country 1A cross country meet was held at Greenfield/Botetourt Sports Complex on Thursday, Nov. 5, under sunny skies but chilly breezes blowing across Tinker Mountain saw James River runner Britta Grim become the only county runner to go onto state competition. Grim finished 6th overall in the girls competition.

The JRHS coaches, teachers and staff helped AD Sheila Proffit time the event and present medals and trophies. Parents, coaches and well wishers shouted encouragement to the runners as they sprinted toward the end of the course. Parents remarked on the difficulty of the course, so it was a good preview of state.

James River Cross Country runners:

Girls: Britta Grim, Heather Funk, Emily Spangler, Sierra Claunch, Katherine Day, Maggie Grumbine, Haley Baker.

Boys: Austin Bryant, Ben Persinger, Dylan Coleman, Tyler Kern, Andrew Fields, Wyatt Hubbard, Stephen Gray.

-- Cathy Benson

For more photos, visit The Notebook on botetourtview.com.

Lord Botetourt at Region 3 cross country meet

Lord Botetourt didn't have any top finishers in the region Cross Country meet. It was held Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Greenfield course in the shadow of the Botetourt Sports Complex, but they ran with some of the best runners in the state and finished well nonetheless. Micah Luedkte actually ran much of the race with only one shoe! A teammate picked it up and brought it to him, said LBHS Coach Pete Walton, who along with assistant coach Kathryn Mills busily walked Greenfield watching for the Cavs runners.

As host of the meet, LBHS Athletic Director Chuck Pound had plenty of helpers, such as retired coach Jerry Wirtz and Larry Carter, the retired AD on site, and especially thanked Parks and Recreation at the end of the meet for all of their help. Hundreds of parents, grandparents and friends attended the meet.

Those who ran for LBHS on Wednesday were:

Girls: Erin Turney, Sarah Hammer, Jessica Snead, Taylor Cline and Samantha Bailey.

Boys: Michael Chesser, Brett Crocker, Mitch Willis, Bennett Witcher, Dylan Turnan, Micah Luedkte and Tyler Barnett.

-- Cathy Benson

Four James River volleyball players win all-district honors

James River High School varsity players Maribeth Kern and Taylor Statome made 1st Team All-District for volleyball. Conner Sprinkle and Savannah Sharkey received Honorable Mentions for volleyball.

-- Cathy Benson

Tyree named Blue Ridge District Player of the Year in volleyball

Lord Botetourt players named to 1st Team All-District for the Blue Ridge District were Macey Tyree, Leah Poehner and Keegan Brads. Those named to 2nd Team All District were Katey Hall and Kristyn Brogan.

Player of the Year was Macey Tyree, and Coach of the Year was Cheryl Shockley of Lord Botetourt.

-- Cathy Benson

Basketball registration continues for older ages

Basketball registration continues for the older ages of Shag Girls (13-15), Senior Boys (15-18) & Senior Girls (16-18). The registration for these divisions will end on November 15. For those interested in playing, please call our office at 473-8326 or register online at botetourt.org.

James River High School Basketball camp will be held Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Please wear comfortable clothing, tennis shoes & bring a water bottle. Cost of the clinic is $10. Call our office to register at 473-8326.

Adult Open Gym at James River High School auxilary gym. Free to the public. Must be at least 16 and older to attend. Open Mondays from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Call Chad Neighbors for more info at 798-5021.

Submitted by Botetourt County Parks and Recreation

Great Beginnings basketball camp will be Nov. 22 in Cloverdale

Great Beginnings Basketball with Ed Green will be held at the Cloverdale Elementary School gym starting on Sunday, Nov. 22, from 4 p.m. until 5 p.m. Great Beginnings is a 5-week instructional program targeted for ages 4-7 year olds. The goal of this program is to help prepare young children for the challenges of organized sports in a non-threatening atmosphere, without the worry of competition. Each child along with his or her parents work together to learn basic motor skills needed to successfully move on to more organized sports in years to come.

To register, please call Ed Green at 540-387-9516 . Download registration form at www.co.botetourt.va.us/recreation/index.php under recreation news & events.

Submitted by Botetourt County Parks and Recreation

James River vs. Craig County Friday, Nov. 6

The James River Knights clinched the Pioneer District championship on Friday, Nov. 6, in Springwood. Jordan Talbott threw for over 270 yards and Ian Johnson galloped across the goal line on several carries. Though 5-5 for the year, the Knights were perfect in Pioneer District play. This Friday they will travel to Fort Chiswell to face the 9-1 team from Fort Chiswell High School.

-- Cathy Benson

For a list of All District players, visit The Notebook on botetourtview.com