Rocky Batista
6-6 Senior Guard Rocky Batista, led W-L to a 21-3 record. He averaged 16.3 points a game, 9 rebounds plus 2 steals and 1 block a game.
He was 1st team All National District, All Northern Region, nominated Pre-Season All State, MVP of the District Tournament, MVP of the Sea-Hawk Christmas tournament at South Lakes High School, MVP at the Jeleff Summer League in Georgetown. He was nominated for 1st team all-state by fastbreakrecruiting.com and was selected to play in the 28th annual Capital Classic preliminary game on April 7th, 2001 at the MCI Center. Batista's career game was against University High School, he scored 30 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, 9 steals, and 4 blocks.
Nominated for the state of Virginia McDonald's All American team. Several Division 1 schools are recruiting him such as Virginia Tech, Dayton, Elon, St. Josephs, Old Dominionm and East Carolina.
Carissa Johnson
LC Bird
Height 5'7
Career High 22 points
Season Avgs. Points 10.3 Rebounds 6.2 Assists 2.3 Steals 2.7
Coach Tester says "Carissa is one of the best 3 point shooters in the entire Central Region and a great rebounder for her size" Her strength would be the 3 point shot and rebounding. Weakness may be her ball handling which could be better but by being a sophmore she will get better with experience.
Carissa thinks her toughest opponent is herself and her coach, who thinks she could get to a higher level. And she thinks sometimes she puts to much
pressure on herself.
Best sports memory for Carissa was tying the school record with 6 three point shots in a game.
Biggest Challenge would be to constantly get better and keep improving in the classroom. Carissa feels that the key to success is working hard, playing hard while playing fair.
She describes herself as fun loving and easy going. She feels the best advice she has received from her coach, Coach Chuck Tester " Work to your greatest ability in everything you do"
Carissa's future plans are to finish playing out her High School career and play college ball if the opportunity presents itself.
Jamar Braxton
Jamar is a senior from Nandua High School who is 6'4" tall and weighs 190 pounds. He is from Craddockville, Virginia. He is an excellent shooter and rebounder. He averages 17 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 blocked shots per game. Jamar hit 46 3 point baskets this year in the regular season. He is a 76 percent free throw shooter. He scored a season high 33 points against Northumberland Jamar has really come into his own the last 4 games and has been playing at another level. He has the potential to take over a game on the inside and the outside. He was named Eastern Shore District player of the year and Region A Player of the Year.
Jill Hoggatt
Player of the Year in Colonial District
JR Tucker High School
Career High=26 points
Career Total= 852 points (Missed her Junior Year with injury)
Season Avg. 16.2/game points per game
Rebounds 4 per game
Assists 3 per game
Steals 2.1 per game
Jesse Pellot-Rosa
George Wythe High School - Dominion District
Height 6'5 Weight 180 lbs
Date of Birth: 7/4/84
Career High: 24 points
Season Avg. Points 14 Rebounds 8 Assists 4 Steals 5 Blocked Shots 1
Coach says "Jesse is an all around player, he brings alot to the table. He is a young man who is maturing on and off the court" He considers Jesse's size, jumping ability and a nice ball handler to be some of his strengths. Not to mention he has an inside and outside game. His only weakness would be knowing when to take advantage of smaller, slower players.
Jesse says his toughest opponent was Henrico High School. And his favorite
sports memory was dunking on an opponent during the 2000-2001 Central
Region Championship game. He feels that is biggest challenge would be
staying focused. Jesse feels that the key to success is to work hard
everyday. Would describe himself as being a good defensive player, scorer,
and a nice rebounder. Best advice he feels comes from his coach, Coach
Franklin McMillian.
Jesse plans to attend college to obtain a BS Degree, and become a Pro
Basketball or Pro Football player.
George Piggott
George Piggott is a 6'1', 195lb combo guard who is having a spectacular year at Lafayette High School.
He's averaging 19 points, 6 rebounds, 3 steals and 3 assists per game.
He broke the 1,000 point mark earlier this year in scoring.
George can shoot the 3-pointer, drive to the basket and has the ability to post up players down low.
He's a great defender and is a Captain for his Lafayette team.
George leads by example instead of words. For that reason he is
their "go-to-guy" in clutch situations.
There is no doubt that George is one of the top players in the district and the state.
Stephanie Walker
Stephanie Walker – Varina
Girls Player of the Year in Capital District
Girls Player of the Year in Central Region
Season Avg. 24 points/Game
Career High 41 points
Career Total over 1738 points
Stephanie has committed to play for Liberty University in Lynchburg.
Ashley Cox
Ashley Cox - Senior at LC Bird
Career High 32 points
Career Total over 1200 points
2000 - 2001 Season Avg. 15.1 points/game
5.4 rebounds/game
6.8 Assists/game
4.5 steals/game
Girls Varsity Player of the Year – Dominion District
Meredith Whitley
Meredith Whitley a 5'11" Senior at Gloucester High School
-averages 12.3 points per game
-10.6 rebounds per game
-averages 2.6 assists per game
-averages 3.1 steals per game
-has taken 9 charges this year
Meredith has signed with New York University
Asia Carroll
ASIA CARROLL - 5'8" senior guard from Bethel High School
14 pt per game average
7 rebounds per game average
5 steals per game average
First Team All District
Named as one of the top 150 guards by Street and Smith magazine
Daily Press All-Star
Was the #1 recruit by Seton Hall University, where she has signed a full scholarship
Kamillo Rosenthal
Kamillo Rosenthal 6'1" senior from Catholic H.S.
25 pts per game average
7.3 rebounds per game
2.4 steals per game
4 assists per game
Has taken 9 charges this year
78% from the foul line
55% from floor
43% from 3-point range
Andrius Montrimas
Andrius Montrimas 6'4" 200lb senior guard from Norfolk Collegiate
20.7 pts per game
11.1 rebounds per game
3.9 assists per game
3.5 steals per game
2.0 blocked shots per game
41% from 3-point range
Lithuanian National Junior Team member
James Smith
James Smith 6'7" 215lb senior forward from Cape Henry Collegiate
17.1 pts per game
11.3 rebounds per game
2.5 blocked shots per game
2.0 steals per game
1.8 assists per game
Has signed with Old Dominion University
Trevor Goode
Trevor Goode 6'0'' 245lb senior center from Cape Henry Collegiate
12.9 pts per game
8.2 rebounds per game
2.43 blocked shots per game
1.33 assists per game
Has signed with Division I University of Hartford (CT)
Angel Ross
Angel Ross a 6'2" junior forward from Midlothian High School
13 pts per game
8.8 rebounds per game
2.5 blocked shots per game
2.9 steals per game
61% from the floor
average playing time less than 3 quarters per game
Andrienne Maher
Andrienne Maher a 6'3" senior center at Midlothian High School
She appears in National Scouting Report of players to watch
7.5 pts per game
7.6 rebounds per game
3.4 blocked shots per game
1.8 steals per game
63% from the floor
average playing time less than 3 quarters per game
Andrienne is still visiting schools and has not signed at this time
Chloe Neilson
Chloe Neilson a 5'9" sophomore guard from Midlothian High School
One of the top pure shooting guards in the state
16 pts per game
4.3 rebounds per game
4 assists per game
2 steals per game
1 blocked shot per game
shoots 56% from 2-point range
shoots 47% from 3-point range
average playing time less than 3 quarters per game
Ed Douglas
Ed Douglas, a 6'3" senior guard at Heritage High School in Newport News
-averages 10.3 points per game
-averages 5 rebounds per game
-averages 2.5 steals per game
"All Tournament Team" at Mount Vernon Christmas Tournament
Eric Heckstall
Eric Heckstall, a 6'3" senior guard at Heritage High School in Newport News
-averages 14 points per game
-averages 4 assists per game
-averages 2.3 steals per game
"All Tournament Team" at Mount Vernon Christmas Tournament
Vakarra Forrest
Vakara Forrest a 5'9" Senior at Gloucester High School
All-Peninsula District 1st Team selection
-averages 14 pts per game
-averages 9.6 rebounds per game
-averages 3.8 assists per game
-averages 3.1 steals per game
-has taken 6 charges this year
Vakara is considering several offers
Colin Wyatt
Colin Wyatt - Senior
District: Bay Rivers
School: Jamestown High School
Position: center
Height 6'7"
Weight: 190 pounds
20.9 points per game
10 rebounds per game
3 blocked shots per game
3 assists per game
2 steals per game
shooting 55% from the floor
John Gilchrist
John Gilchrist is a junior point guard from Salem High School. He is 6’2” and weighs 172 pounds, with an arm span of 6”7”. John has some pretty impressive numbers for a junior and can put on a show handling a basketball. John’s numbers are:
19.6 points per game
6.3 rebounds per game
7.5 assist per game
1.0 turnovers per game
2.0 steals per game
43% from 3 point line
Antonio Johnson
Antonio Johnson, another Salem product out of Virginia Beach is a senior shooting guard who weighs in at 174 pounds and stands 6”2”. John is very adroit ball handler with a great shooting touch. His 42 percent from 3-point range pose problems for the opposition. Antonio’s numbers for the year are:
16.1 points per game
6.7 rebounds per game
3.3 assists per game
3.6 steals per game
Tisha Lyons
Tisha Lyons is a 5’11” sophomore from Woodside High School. Lyons numbers below are impressive and remember she is only a sophomore.
21.9 points per game
9.5 rebounds per game
60 percent shooting from the floor
83 percent from the free throw line
Lanica Williams
Lanica Williams is Woodside High School’s senior point guard who can play with the best of them. Williams, a complete player, is every coach’s dream. Lanica is a very aggressive competitor and her numbers are solid for a point guard. Williams has several colleges interested, but she is undecided at this time. Her numbers are:
12.6 points per game
3.3 assists per game
3.0 steals per game
3.0 rebounds per game
55 percent from 3-point range
Jonathan Clay Redick - "JJ"
He is a junior at Cave Spring High School in Roanoke, VA. (AAA school, Roanoke Valley District)
Height: 6'5
Weight: 190
Parents: Ken and Jeane Redick
Age: 16
JJ committed to play college basketball at Duke University. Coach K has been to Roanoke to meet JJ and Duke assistant coach Chris Collins has seen JJ play several times, including home games at Cave Spring.
JJ has two older sisters who play basketball at Campbell University, both on full scholarships.
JJ has scored over 1400 points during his high school career and was named the Gatorade Virginia Player of the Year last year as a sophomore. JJ also plays on the Boo Williams AAU team which competes around the nation
in various tournaments.
Brad Nuckles
Brad is a 6-9 junior, is the center for the Council Cobras. This season he is averaging 21.9 PPG, 12.2 Rebounds, 6.0 Blocked Shots, and 3.0 Assists. During his three-year tenure with the Cobras, Brad has scored over 1100 points, and the team’s record for the period is 58-7. His basketball honors include:
98-99 All Black Diamond District Team
99-00 Three Point Contest Winner Virginia High Tournament
All Black Diamond District Team
Region D Player of the Year
Southwest Virginia Player of the Year
Group A All-State First Team
00-01 Co-MVP Virginia High Tournament
All Tournament Team Shelby Valley
Elton Brown
Warwick High School's Elton Brown, senior, is a 6"9" power forward.
He is averaging 28.5 points per game, 12 rebounds per game and 3 blocked shots.
Against #1 nationally ranked Oak Hill, Elton scored 24 points and grabbed 8 rebounds.
He is considered one of the top prospects in the state and has received national recognition.
Elton has committed to the University of Virginia next year.
Brad Scott
Height: 6'6"
Weight: 210
Class: Senior
Brad is in the midst of his third season as a starter for the Heritage
(Lynchburg) Varsity basketball team. In his sophomore season (1998-99) he
averaged 10.1 points and 8.0 rebounds for a squad that went 19-6 and won the
Seminole District Tournament. He was an All-District selection that season.
As a junior (1999-2000), Brad again led his team to a Seminole District
Tournament championship and a 16-8 record with a 21.6 scoring average and
10.0 rebounds a game. He was selected first team All-Seminole District, All
Region III, and Honorable Mention All-State. This season, Brad has helped
his teammates to an 11-1 start with 18.5 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 3.5
blocked shots per game.
Ryan Rasnake
Ryan Rasnake, a 6-3 senior, is a versatile player for the Cobras. He plays the positions of guard and forward equally well. This season he is averaging 16.2 PPG, as well as 8.0 Rebounds, and 6.0 Assists. The Cobras’ record during his four-year tenure is 76-14, and he has scored over 1400 points for his team. Ryan’s basketball honors include:
97-98 All Black Diamond District Team
All Southwest Virginia Second team
98-99 All Black Diamond District Team
All Region D Team
All Southwest Virginia First Team
All Tournament Team Fort Defiance
99-00 MVP Virginia High Tournament
All Black Diamond District Team
All Region D Team
All Southwest Virginia First Team
Group A All State Second Team
00-01 Three Point Contest Winner Virginia High Tournament
Co-MVP Virginia High Tournament
All Tournament Team Shelby Valley
State Finalist Wendy’s High School Heisman Award
Nominated to McDonald’s High School All-American Team
