Poquoson Islanders Sports

Meet Your Bull Islanders

 

Jay Diggs

Senior

1. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN PLAYING FOOTBALL? For 12 years.

2. WHAT POSITIONS DO YOU PLAY? Running back and safety.

3. WHATS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PLAYING FOOTBALL? The hype, atmosphere, intensity, and the feeling when you win.

4. HOW IS THE SEASON GOING SO FAR? Awesome no complaints.

5. WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT FROM THIS SEASON? Was beating grafton now it is slaughtering bruton.

6. WHICH NFL TEAM IS YOUR FAVORITE? Miami dolphins

7. BESIDES FOOTBALL, DO YOU PLAY ANY OTHER SPORTS? no


8. WHAT ARE SOME ACTIVITIES YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME? Hunt, fish, make money, hang out with friends, work on my truck, watch football, girls. guy stuff I guess.


9. WHAT GETS YOU PUMPED UP FOR A GAME? I think about when I’m not able to play football anymore I don’t wanna have to tell myself I didn’t do the best I could.


10. WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL AND WHY? Walter Peyton just because he is a complete badass and sure definition that size isn’t everything and his elusiveness and vison is among the top at his position. Should have the record for lifetime given he had the line Emmitt Smith had.  

Photos from Homecoming Week!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

REDEMPTION!

It's been a long 11 months since that sunny November day when the Bulls and Bruton squared off on Bailey Field with the Region I title on the line. And ever since the 2010 season schedule came out, OCtober 22nd has had a big red circle around it.

That day finally arrived Friday when the Panthers came to town to square off with Poquoson in their homecoming game. The bad taste of outplaying Bruton in every aspect but the final score still let a bitter taste in the mouths of most Bull Islanders. And with first place on the line, a huge crowd at the game that included the Class of 1980 in town to celebrate  their 3oth Reunion, this game was expected to be a close fought, hard battle.

Well from the opening kickoff til time expired, PHS took out that almost one year of frustation on Bruton, pounding them 40-0.

 

Poquoson took the opening kickoff and drove right down the field, consuming almost 6 minutes of clock. The drive ended with Luke Hill taking the ball in for a TD from 4 yards out for a 7-0 lead. The offensive line opened holes and blew the Bruton defense off the line of scrimmage all night.

After a 3 and out on Bruton's first drive, it only took Poquoson 2 plays to score. Freshman Austin Turner hauled in Tee McConnell's pass and then fought his way into the end zone for a 13-0 PHS lead.

Yet again the Islander's defense would shut done the Panthers, limiting them to 5 yards of total offense in the first quarter. With 1:30 seconds left in the first, the Bulls took over on their own 19 yard line. What followed was a 15 minute drive down to the Bruton 26 yard line that ate up over half of the second quarter. It would end when the Islander's turned the ball over on downs and would be the only time PHS had the ball in the game where they didn't get any points.

Another three and out by Bruton and Poquoson took over on their 49 yard line. Six plays later, Luke Hill would run the final 23 yards for another Poquoson score, with the 2 pt conversion failing. On Bruton's next possession, they would garner their only first down of the first half,  but time would expire on them. That left the Bulls leading at half time by the score of 19-0, which was more points scored then total yards for the Panthers, who only mustered 17 yards of offense in the first half.

Any thoughts of a second half comeback by BHS would be squealched when Luke Hill picked up a Bruton fumble at the 48 and returned it to the 20 yard line of Bruton. Five plays later, Thomas Garris bulldozed his way into the endzone, and just like that, PHS lead 26-0.

On Bruton's very next offensive play, Hill picked off a tipped pass, giving the Bulls the ball at their own 45 yard line. The 3rd quarter ended with PHS having a 3rd and goal at the Panther 4 yard line. On the first play of the 4th quarter, McConnell found Dylan Hill in the end zone, extending the Bulls lead to 33-0.

Offensively, it was more of the same for Bruton on their next possession. All night long they found no room to run against a Bull's defense that had fire in their eye's and were flying to the ball the entire game. After a Bruton punt, PHS took over with 10:33 seconds on the clock, and after a ten play, 6 minute and 24 second drive, Cody Hutchinson scored from sixteen yard out to cement the win.

 
 Cody Hutchinson scores the final Bulls TD on Homecoming night. (Photo courtesy of Amy Ferguson)

All told, the Bulls defense held the Panther's to 48 yards of total offense and three first downs on the evening while pitching their 4th shutout of the year. Offensively, the Bulls rushed for 300 yards and threw for 75 more.

Poquoson's next game is Friday, October 29th at Bailey Field against the Tabb Tigers. Kickoff is 7PM.

2010 Homecoming Court

Homecoming Court 2010

 

Senior Queen Candidates

  

     Senior – Susie Evans

Susie is the daughter of Tom and Jean Evans.  Susie is a member of Soundsation, Garnet and Gold, and the Jazz Choir. She is also involved in the Key Club, SCA, and works with the Student to Student program. She is currently Mrs. Fredericksburg Teen and will compete in November in the Miss Virginia Teen USA pageant. Susie would like to attend VCU, University of Texas at Austin or the New York Film Academy.  She plans to major in Film and Cinema Arts or music.

 

 

    Senior – Magen Freeman

 

Magen is the daughter of George and Heather Freeman.  Megan is a member of NHS, , Mu Alpha Theta, and secretary of the senior class.  She also participates in the Student to Student program.  Megan is a member of the Varsity Cross Country, Winter Track and Soccer teams. She is also a very active participant in girl scouts. Magen plans to attend James Madison University and major in Physical Therapy.

 

 

  Senior – Julia Hoback

 

Julia is the daughter of Billy and Becky Hoback.  She  is a member of the Varsity Sideline and Competition Cheerleading squad. Julia also participates in the Leo Club and the Young Life Club. She is a member of the show choirs Garnet and Gold and Soundsation. Julia  would like to attend Virginia Tech , East Carolina University , or James Madison University and  major in Physical Therapy.

 

 

 

 

Senior King Candidates

 

  Senior- Eric Dahl

 

Eric is the son of Pete and Kelly Dahl.  Eric  is a member of the Varsity Basketball and Soccer teams. He is involved in FCA and the Student to Student program. Eric hopes to attend Virginia Tech,  James Madison University or North Park University in Chicago. He plans to study Business and Economics.

 

 

  Senior -  Jeremy DiGennaro

 

Jeremy is the son of Marty and Debbie DiGennaro.  He is a member of the Varsity Basketball and Baseball teams. Jeremy is a member of NHS and attended Boys State. History Association. He would like to attend the University of Virginia or Virginia Commonwealth University and major in Pre-medicine.

 

 

  Senior – Dean McKnight

 

Dean is the son of Kathy McKnight and Walter Williams also Neal McKnight and Marion McCoy-McKnight. He  is a member of the Leo Club and participates in the Student to Student program. Dean is alos a member of the Islander Band Drumline and the Soundsation Show Choir. He would like to attend Virginia Commonwealth University or James Madison University and major in English or Music Industry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Underclassmen Court Representatives

 

 

  Junior – Claire Kubilins

 

Claire is the daughter of Gregg and Margaret Kubilins.  Claire is a member of the Varsity  Field Hockey and the Varsity Soccer  team. She is a member of the Leo Club, Young Life , and works with the Student to Student program.  Claire is also the SCA Vice- President.  She would like to attend Virginia Tech and major in Architecture.

 

 

  Sophomore- Falan Gornick

 

Falan’s legal guardians are Bobby Strickland and Corrina Bunch. Falan is a member of the Competition Cheerleading squad and participates in the FCA and Young Life clubs. Falan would like to attend Christopher Newport University and major in Psychology.

 

 

  Freshman- Deanna Ball

 

Deanna Ball is the daughter of Hugh and Denise Ball.  Deanna is a member of the JV Field Hockey and JV Soccer teams.  She currently is involved in Operation Smile and volunteers at the food pantry.  Deanna plans to attend Clemson University and hopes to major in Physical Therapy.

 

Homecoming Week spirit schedule

Monday Oct 18th: Tame the Panthers. Wear Green and Gold the color of Bruton

Tuesday Oct 19th: Theme Day. Dress in clothes from the time period your class selected for their hall

Wednesday Oct 20th: Dress like you are 100 yrs old day

Thursday Oct 21st: Class color day. Wear a tshirt that matches your class color

Friday Oct 22nd: Maroon and Gold  and Toga day:

Underclassmen wear Maroon and  Gold, Seniors  wear a spirited toga.

Pep Rally bell schedule on Friday

Homecoming parade begins at 3PM. Homecoming football game kicks off at 7 PM against Bruton

 

 

Islanders throttle Warhill 58-21

 

Luke Hill picks up yards against Warhill (Photo courtesy of Amy Ferguson)

The Poquoson Bull Islanders charged onto the field at JCC Complex on Friday night, and never stopped running until they had amassed 573 yards rushing against the Warhill Lions porous defense.

The Islanders scored nine touchdowns  in the game, with Luke Hill having three of those and Jay Diggs adding two. Hill rushed for 195 yards and Thomas Garris added 101, giving the Bulls 2 consecutive games with two running backs over a 100 yards.

It didn't matter who Poquoson gave the ball to on Friday, as they had 6 backs rush for over 55 yards each. They gashed Warhill on the ground, with runs of 35, 39, 44,45,53 and 64 yards.

Poquoson only needed to attempt three passes the entire evening and only punted once, which was on the first drive of the game.

This Friday, October 22nd, the Bulls take on Bruton at home at 7PM. It is homecoming week for the Islanders also.

 

Tide Radio to broadcast Poquoson/Warhill football game tonite

Tide Radio will be at the Poquoson/Warhill game tonite in Williamsburg. For those of you who can't make the game it will be broadcast on FM radio at 92.3 and 107.9

2010 Senior Field Hockey players

 
Megan Salvador

Megan is the daughter of Heather and Kevin Salvador. She has played field hockey for PHS for 4 yrs, 2 on JV and 2 on Varsity. Megan also attended the National Field Hockey Futures program. She plans to attend Va Tech after graduation and study pre-dental

 
Nicole Elizabeth Putnam

Nicole is the daughter of Norma and Larry Putnam. She began playing field hockey with Parks and Rec in the fourth grade. Nicole was a member of the PHS JV team 8th thru 10th grade and has played Varsity the last two years. She is also a member of the Cyclones club team. Her freshman and sophomore years she was a member of the spring and winter track teams.

Nicole plans on attending either Radford or Longwood and majoring in special education

 
Krystiann Henton

Krysti is the daughter of Sue and Joe Henton

She has played Varsity Field Hockey for Poquoson for 2 years and was also a member of the JV Field Hockey team for one year. In the spring, Krysti is also a member of the Poquoson Girls soccer team.

After graduating, Krysti would like to attend TNCC or Rowan University and major in Journalism with a minor in Graphic Arts or Animation.

 
Jordan Stellmacher

Jordan is the daughter of Lori Knapp and Kurt Stellmacher. She has played field hockey for the last 5 years. She was a member of the JV team her freshman year and has been on Varsity the last three years. Jordan also played with the Thrillers for two years, and was captain for one of those. She has played in the Commonwealth games, National Indoor Tourney and this fall is traveling to Arizona with the club team Flash for the National Festival.

Jordan plans on attending VWC or ODU and studying Physical Therapy.

 
Lauren Kathleen Franklin

Lauren is the daughter of Jan and Mark Franklin

She has played Field Hockey for 10 yrs. Her freshman, sophomore and senior years she was a member of PHS Field Hockey. Lauren has also played in the National Indoor Tournament, National Festival in California, Va Commonwealth Games, the Disney Showcase in Florida and attended the National Field Hockey Futures. Lauren has also played club with Colonial, Thrillers and Thunda.

After graduation, Lauren plans on attending ODU and majoring in Business.

Field hockey updates from the past two weeks

The Varsity and JV field hockey teams took on Warhill on Sept 28th and both came away with victories. JV won 4-0 with goals by Courtney Dunbar, Marissa Weih, Kara Bocklett and Colleen Andre.

Varsity won by the score of 2-0 with goald by Claire Kubilins and Nicole Putnam.

On October 5th, the Varsity  took on Tabb and lost by the score of 6-0.

October 12th marked Senior night a Poquoson. Before the game, the 5 Seniors, Megan Salvador, Niccole Putnam, Krysti Henton, Jordan Stellmacher and Lauren Franklin were honored.

In the JV game, PHS beat New Kent by the score of 2-0. Goals were scored by Hope Westfall and Courtney Dunbar.

The Varsity also won, beating the Trojans 3-0. Claire Kubilins, Samantha Carson and Sarah Forrest scored for the Islanders.

 
Field Hockey Seniors (l to r) Lauren Franklin, Megan Salvador, Jordan Stellmacher, Nicole Putnam and Krysti Henton.    (photo courtesy of Amy Ferguson)

Football team named week 5 "Boys of Fall" by Eagle 97

 

Eagle 97.3 honored the Poquoson football team last week, giving them the "Boys of Fall" title for week number 5. Click the link below to see more pictures from when the Eagle visited practice

 

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