York Falcons Sports

One of our own makes it big

 

Holmes (47) runs the ball for York.

Brother Maceo (28) poses with Holmes (47) at Lackawanna.

 

Holmes (96) signs a young fan's helmet at NC State.

Former York High standout in football and wrestling Antoine Holmes ('04) has done what few others have been able to do. Holmes made the journey from York running back and linebacker all the way to the NFL.

"York was the building block for me to be able to advance to each different level," Holmes said. "The biggest challenge has been the differences in speed, size and strength of those who I have gone up against, but my strong background has gotten me through it all."

Former York star Ben Edwards making an impression at Richmond

Former York High football star Ben Edwards is making a bid to earn a roster spot at wide receiver for 2008 FCS (I-AA) national champion the University of Richmond. If that doesn't sound impressive to you, consider that the handful or so of guys who've made the Spiders roster as true freshmen in recent years include Arizona Cardinals running back Tim Hightower and Josh Vaughn, a running back in camp with the Carolina Panthers.

Spiders coach Latrell Scott told me Friday that he hasn't decided whether Edwards will be on the roster yet or not, adding, "In a perfect world we'd redshirt Ben. ...because he's going to be a better football player as a 22-year-old than as an 18-year-old."

Read the whole story HERE.

Grafton and York football scrimmage updates

Marty O'Brien of the Daily Press wrote about York's scrimmage against Grassfield and Menchville. You can read the story HERE.

Bay Rivers football prediction: No. 8 York

Marty O'Brien of the Daily Press released their Bay Rivers District preseason football predictions. You can read the story HERE.

2010 York High School varsity volleyball schedule

DATE	OPPONENT	TIME
8/21	Intrasquad scrimmage @CNU Freeman Center	N/A
8/23	@ Hampton Christian (scrimmage)	5:00/7:00
8/27	@ Princess Anne (scrimmage)	5:00
8/31	Tabb	7:00
9/2	@ Jamestown	7:00
9/7	@ New Kent	7:00
9/9	Poquoson	7:00
9/14	@ Smithfield	7:00
9/16	Warhill	7:00
9/21	@Lafayette	7:00
9/23	Bruton	7:00
9/28	@ Grafton	7:00
9/30	@ Tabb	7:00
10/5	Jamestown	7:00
10/7	New Kent	7:00
10/12	@ Poquoson	7:00
10/14	Smithfield	7:00
10/19	@ Warhill	7:00
10/21	Lafayette	7:00
10/26	@ Bruton	7:00
10/28	Grafton (Senior Night)	7:00
11/1	District Playoffs	TBD

*The volleyball team will be holding a car wash at One Stop Auto from 9 A.M.-2 P.M. on Saturday, September 11.

2010 York High School varsity volleyball roster

Haley Sumner

Julia Roithmayr

Kala Prosper

Amy Grinnell

Katie DeChristopher

Kimmy Ashe

Ashley Mandrick

Ashley Lytle

Aubrey Brockmiller

Sit-down with Coach Pereira

Entering his fourth season as the head coach of York High School’s varsity football team, Doug Pereira has high hopes for this year’s Falcon squad.

After serving as an assistant coach at Essex in Tappahannock for four years, Pereira said the biggest difference is dealing with the off-field issues. Another change he had to become familiar with was the wins and losses reflecting on him, unlike during his days as an assistant.

“Since my first year here, I have put my stamp on the program, and the players now know how we run things,” Pereira said. “My first group of seniors has created a feel for that.”

Questions for coaches and athletes

Hi everyone.  I will be speaking with the coaches and athletes throughout the year. If you have any questions you want answered, then please feel free to post your questions here or e-mail me with them and I will try to get them answered.

2010 York High School varsity football schedule

Here is this season's York High varsity football schedule:

DATE	OPPONENT	TIME
8/16	@ Grassfield/Menchville (scrimmage)	5:00
8/27	@ Nottoway/Colonial Heights (scrimmage)	5:00
9/3	@Greensville County	7:30
9/17	Tabb	7:30
9/25	@Jamestown	7:30
10/1	@New Kent	7:30
10/9	Poquoson	7:30
10/15	@ Smithfield	7:30
10/23	Warhill	7:30
10/29	@ Lafayette	7:30
11/5	Bruton	7:30
11/12	@ Grafton	7:30

Getting started

Welcome to the site everyone. I am just getting started and would like to hear what everyone has in mind. If there is anything you are interested in or would like to see on the site, then please do not hesitate to let me know by posting your idea on the site or e-mailing me at dpone@aumail.averett.edu. I am in the process of getting some things together, so be sure to check back for more to come on the site. Also, please send me any pictures of York athletes, coaches or fans you have and would like to be displayed on the site. Thank you for visiting.