Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Daily Pooch Punt: 3/20/2007
Wilson Memorial girls soccer coach Rob Hopkins had every reason to put his head in the clouds and smile.
Instead, the Green Hornet coach stayed rooted in reality after his girls pounded Bath County 6-0 to open the season in Fishersville on Monday.
“It’s great,” he said. “But, at the same time, it was Bath County.”
Now Hopkins isn’t ragging on the Chargers’ girls soccer program. He’s just being truthful. When it comes to soccer, Bath County’s girls aren’t exactly on the map (and their easy road to regionals as the only girls program in the Pioneer District in the past—Parry McCluer joins the fun this year—can be viewed as a bone of contention by many).
And neither are Hopkins’ girls this season. They have to replace the program’s all-time leading scorer—Ginna Quillen—and a defense that allowed 16 total goals last season (and a mind-boggling lone first-half goal all year long).
Yep, it’s going to be a long road and Hopkins knows it. But a 6-0 win is a nice start and a confidence booster. And, without going overboard with the praise, Hopkins knew it too.
Speaking of Wilson: Summer Ramsey strikes out 15 Parry McCluer batters and gives up only two hits. I’m thinking this girl is only a junior?
Just play on the road: Nelson County has played two baseball games this year, both against Buckingham. They won the first one by two runs on the road and lost the second one by two runs Monday at home. Keep the road uniforms out, coach.
Man, please start districts: Wilson Memorial’s baseball team hammered Parry McCluer 14-0. Am I the only one sick of nondistrict fluff games yet?
Oh, and lookie here: The Hornets’ Jake Wood stuck out five and picked up a win in his varsity debut for Wilson Memorial in that game.
Just for kicks: Next time you go to Applebees with a significant other, tell your waiter/waitress it’s his/her birthday (even it’s it not). Sit back and hilarity shall ensue.
OK, back to sports: Waynesboro boys tennnis, Fort Defiance girls and boys tennis, Riverheads girls and boys tennis, Buffalo Gap boys tennis, Wilson Memorial boys and girls tennis, Stuart Draft boys and girls tennis.
What’s missing there?: Waynesboro and Buffalo Gap girls tennis. Hey, coaches. Wanna give us a call like everybody else? Hey, I’m just askin’ (and I’m sure your players and their parents will appreciate it).
And a final thing: Did you graduate from college in 1997? Do you live in Augusta County or the cities of Waynesboro and Staunton? If you answered yes to both of these . Let’s talk.
Until tomorrow ...