Men’s basketball splits two conference games
The Virginia Peninsula men’s basketball team got off to a successful defense of its conference title, beating Carolina Christian 92-69 on Jan. 8 at Warwick High School. Javion Majette led the way for the Gators with 23 points, 12 rebounds and four assists. Keshaun Johnson had 16 points and 12 rebounds, Jaquan Majette (Javion’s twin brother) added 16 points, nine rebounds and three steals, and Quishaun Brevard chipped in with 14 points, nine rebounds, five assists and five steals.
Three days later, the Gators (7-5, 1-1) dropped a 70-68 decision at Mid-Atlantic Christian University in Elizabeth City, N.C. Javion Majette had 17 points, eight rebounds and four steals. Johnson added 14 points, 10 rebounds and six blocks.
On Jan. 6, the Gators suffered a 75-71 loss at Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, N.C. The Gators trailed 45-33 at the half, and outscored the Sea Devils 38-30 in the second half, but couldn’t complete the comeback.
Remaining schedule:
Jan. 21: at The Apprentice School, 4 p.m.
Jan. 22: at College of Southern Maryland, TBA
Jan. 29: vs. Virginia State JV, 3 p.m.
Feb. 1: at The Apprentice School, 7 p.m.
Feb. 5: vs. Carolina Christian College, 3 p.m.
Feb. 7: at Blue Lights College, TBA
Feb. 11: at Chesapeake College, 1 p.m.
Feb. 18: vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian, 4 p.m.
Feb. 20-24: New South Athletic Conference tournament at The Apprentice School.
Note: Homes games played at Warwick High School.
Tickets: General admission $8, VPCC student with ID free, faculty/staff with ID $5, children under 12 free.
Women lose two road games
The women’s team dropped a pair of road games, Jan. 6 at Cape Fear and at Richard Bland, to fall to 3-6.
Remaining schedule:
Jan. 16: at Bryant & Stratton, 2 p.m.
Jan. 21: at The Apprentice School, 2 p.m.
Jan. 28: vs. Harford Community College, 3 p.m.
Feb. 3: at Fayetteville Tech, TBA
Feb. 5: vs. Carolina Christian College, 1 p.m.
Feb. 18: vs. The Apprentice School, 2 p.m.
Feb. 25-26: Region I tournament.
Note: Home games played at Warwick High School.
Tickets: General admission $8, VPCC student with ID free, faculty/staff with ID $5, children under 12 free.
Softball holds interest meeting
Coach Samantha Haraway and athletics director Chris Moore held a preseason meeting Jan. 12 for those interested in trying out for the softball team, which plays its first game Feb. 17. The program’s first practice will be held Jan. 16. If you are interested in playing softball, email Moore at moorec@vpcc.edu.
For more information on VPCC athletics, go to https://www.vpcc.edu/life/Athletics/index.html.