RVA Relays
Riley Townsend, Midlo Scoop Staff
October 3, 2017
Filed under Fall Sports, Showcase
On September 23, 2017, Midlo's Cross Country team competed in a sporting event held once a year like no other: the RVA Relays. This event challenges the expectations of traditional cross country meets. Despite the agony many runners endured, everyone left with smile on their faces and a night full...
Midlothian Girls Volley Against Freeman
Erin Junkmann, Midlo Scoop Staff
October 3, 2017
Filed under Fall Sports
On September 25, 2017, the fifth-ranked Lady Trojans Volleyball team faced the fourth-ranked Rebels of Douglas S. Freeman High School. When the team arrived at Freeman, they had the energy of winners and felt excited to play. Before the game, Coach Sherman Chung encouraged the team to win and sa...
Playing With Passion
Maddie Burke, Midlo Scoop Staff
September 25, 2017
Filed under Fall Sports, TLN
On Tuesday, September 19, 2017, the Midlothian Field Hockey team beat their greatest rivals of all time, James River. The girls arrived to their home field with untouchable energy, pumped to play against the Rapids. The players huddled up around Coach Leanna Hall, and with an enthusiastic cheer, t...
An Exciting New Beginning
Riley Townsend, Midlo Scoop Staff
September 25, 2017
Filed under Fall Sports
For a Midlo football program that has faced hardship in recent years, a new era has begun. Matt Hutchings was announced as the new Head Coach during the off-season, and the high energy and electric character he brings is spreading like wildfire. This energy was on full display as the Midlo defense stuffed...
Fall Sports Preview
Sophie King, Erin Junkmann, Riley Townsend, and Maddie Burke
September 15, 2017
Filed under Fall Sports, Showcase
Boys Volleyball Midlothian High School’s Varsity Boys Volleyball team is stacked with hard working and passionate players. All players on the team say that there is always contagious energy at practices and on the court at games. Although the season started slowly, with a loss against Patrick H...
Boys Soccer Team Heads to State Finals
June 9, 2017
Filed under Spring Sports
At approximately 9:30 am on Friday, June 9, hundreds of Midlo students and faculty lined the bus loop to send off the Boys Varsity Soccer team, as they headed to play in the State Semifinals match at 4:00 pm against Kettle Run High School at Roanoke College. The winner of the match will play on Saturday,...
Powell Named Scholar Athlete of the Year
June 6, 2017
Filed under Sports
On Monday evening, June 5, 2017, Richmond Times-Dispatch and Sports Backers hosted a celebration of area student-athletes at the Jefferson Hotel. Midlo lacrosse player Dillon Powell emerged as the male recipient of the Scholar-Athlete of the Year, along with Atlee basketball player Alyse Armentrout as the female...
Sensational Sports Success
Emily Junkmann, Technology Editor
June 2, 2017
Filed under Sports
During the end-of-year awards assemblies on June 1 and 2, Activities Director David Cooper, marveled at the large number of Midlo students who participate in Midlo Athletics. Midlo's sports team have much to celebrate. Mr. Cooper shared the following list of achievements: Girls Cross Country: Conferenc...
Congrats, Midlo Boys Lacrosse
May 31, 2017
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
On Tuesday, May 30, 2017, the Midlothian High School Conference 20 Champion Boys Lacrosse team defeated Salem High School 17-7 at Poates Stadium in the Regional Semi-final game. Highlights included Dillon Powell and Jason Goodwin both achieving the 100th Midlo career goal mark and Goodwin scoring 7 go...
Midlo Ladies Win Regional Track Championship
May 30, 2017
Filed under Spring Sports
Congratulations to the Midlothian Girls Track team on winning the 4A Region Championshiop at Woodrow Wilson High School on Saturday, May 27, 2017. I want to thank ALL the girls for the hard work, dedication, and determination to make all this happen. States, next weekend!
Farewell to the Field
Ellen Tucker, Staff Writer
May 26, 2017
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
On Monday, May 12th, the Midlothian High School Girls Lacrosse team celebrated their senior night, facing Cosby High School on their home field. Before the game on Senior Night, seniors were escorted by their parents to the field, where the announcer shared their favorite memories from their years...
Just the Beginning
Lara Ann Douglas, Staff Writer
May 26, 2017
Filed under Sports
Midlothian's senior athletes worked incredibly hard for years, helping lead the Trojans to many great victories and championships. Several students have committed to a variety of Divison I, II, and III schools, where they will continue their athletic careers. Good luck to the following athletes: Baseb...
