This week I broke from my traditional format of the Richmond Gamers
With just five Richmond Region teams playing this weekend and two of those teams suffering crushing losses, the pool of applicants was just not there like it has been all season. So this week, the final week of the Richmond Gamers, I'm doing something a little different. I will be listing one player for each category and concluding with a list of every player that earned Richmond Gamers honors this season.
PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Run Gamers
Stephen Mines, LC Bird
No surprises here as Mines had a big first half for the Skyhawks in a dominating win over Hermitage Friday night. Like the week before, Mines saw a lot of time in the first half, limited action in the second. Mines scored two touchdowns in the first half including a 40-yard touchdown run to get the Skyhawks on the board first. His second touchdown was even bigger, a 68-yarder. At the end of the night, Mines had for 157 yards on 16 carries but no bigger runs than the two touchdowns in a 28-7 win over Hermitage.
Passing Gamers
Syour Fludd, Monacan
The scoreboard did not show just how effective Fludd was for the Chiefs but Fludd did it again for the Chiefs. Fludd completed a little over half of his passes, 8 of 15 while throwing for 94 yards. Fludd never did throw a touchdown pass but by passing the ball, he opened up the run game that was effective in the 16-14 win over Heritage. Fludd is just a freshman and the season is not over for the Chiefs but the future is looking bright for he and the Chiefs.
Receiving Gamers
Tyler Wilkins, LC Bird
In a game that was more about the run than the passing game, it's sometimes easy to overlook a receiver but it's hard to ignore Tyler Wilkins. Wilkins has been a target of quarterback Jalen Elliott's all season and Friday night was no different. Wilkins caught four passes for a total of 50 yards including taking one to the endzone shortly before the half. Wilkins is one of those dependable receivers you can count on every game and he like the Skyhawks are not ready for their season to end.
Defensive Gamers
Rayshard Ashby, LC Bird
With a half a dozen tackles on the night, Ashby was a menace for the Panthers offense all night long. In the fourth quarter, with Hermitage trying to rally late, albeit it would have been hard to comeback with so little time left Ashby, like his teammate Dorsey last week effectively ended the game when he intercepted Hermitage quarterback Rashad Robinson. With so little time left, the Skyhawks then ran one play and was able to take a knee from there. The Panthers might not have been able to comeback but a score was possible but Ashby backed up his strong night with this interception.
Special Teams Gamers
Luke Walls, Monacan
Seems like every week of the playoffs we have a kicker that comes through for his team and this week, that kicker was Luke Walls. In the third quarter with the Chiefs trailing 13-14, Walls was called upon to kick a 19-yard field goal with a little less than four minutes to go in the quarter. Walls came through and the Chiefs defense did the rest in the fourth quarter to make sure that field goal held. Walls field goal proved to be the game winner as the Chiefs move on to the state semifinals for the first time since 1985.
All-Puprose Gamers
Khalik Hamlin, Monacan
No one player in the Richmond Region had as big a game as Hamlin did for the Chiefs. After Monacan fell behind early in the first quarter, Hamlin came through with a 6-yard touchdown run to tie the game, with the PAT of course. Hamlin would go on to rush for 74 yards on the night. Then, with seconds left in the game, Heritage had a chance to score a touchdown and end Monacan's season but Hamlin made a huge play on defense knocking down a DeLoatch pass in the endzone as time expired and preserving the win. Hamlin not only scored the first points of the game for the Chiefs but he also made the biggest play on defense. Hamlin is a big reason why Monacan will be playing this weekend.
2014 RICHMOND GAMERS
Armstrong Wildcats-
DeShaun Waller, Kyle Jacobs, Nigel Chavis
Atlee Raiders-
Brandon Crosby, Ethan Ratke, JJ Givens, Loumond Dandridge, Rashard Harris, Trammell Carey, Zach Jacobs
Clover Hill Cavaliers-
Sal Sidoti
Colonial Heights Colonials-
Brian Gwaltney
Cosby Titans
Bryson Henry, Max Hardcastle, Torin Prentice
Dinwiddie Generals-
Bryce Witt, Cody Bell, Dakari Wilson, Denzel Williams, Derrick Jones, James Lyons, K'Vaughan Pope, Malik Scott
Douglas Freeman Rebels-
Andrew Ryan, Andrew Oostdyk, Dominic Elyarado, Tanner Toy
George Wythe Bulldogs-
Cain Ford
Glen Allen Jaguars-
Cole Blackman, Dante Coleman, James Johnson, Jeremy Lacy, Nick Parrish
Hanover Hawks-
Brooks Coombs, Clayton Cheatham, Marcus Bazala, Marshall Flippin, Tabb Patrick
Henrico Warriors-
DeShawn Robinson, Kevonte Demery, Xavier Goodall
Hermitage Panthers-
Chris DeBerry, Dallas Carter-Taylor, Eli Odom, Jaden Miller, Jesus Rodriguez, John Kinney, Johntae Wilson, Rashad Robinson, Ty Bates
Highland Springs Springers-
Brandon Lambert, Felton Davis, Glaster Ellis, Greg Dortch, Juwan Carter, KC Hinton, K'Vonn Wallace, Marcus Taylor
Hopewell Blue Devils-
Anthony Crawford, Cameron Hill, Cameron Jones, Darrell Taylor, Davod Wilkins, Matt Trevilian, Maurice Green
James River Rapids-
Austin Wallace, Cameron Green, Christian Redman, Marquis Culver, Matt Duignam, Nygel Lee, Quintreil Chung
JR Tucker Tigers-
Justin Nightingale, Malik VanBrussel, Taj Conway, Talki Banks
LC Bird Skyhawks-
Jalen Elliott, JB Wright, Keaton Riley, Kier Townsend, Rayshard Ashby, Stephen Mines, Tyler Wilkins
Lee-Davis Confederates-
Brandon Sulser, Nick Reisenweaver
Manchester Lancers-
Andre Booker, Daniel Rose, Justin Pendergrass, Mason Kosco, Trevor Benn, Tristan Murrin
Matoaca Warriors-
Jamison Harrison, Justin Dyke, Samuel Shook
Meadowbrook Monarchs-
Justin Miller
Midlothian Trojans-
Ashley Hancock, Michael Warren
Mills Godwin Eagles-
Henry Mordica, Ricky Lewis, Taylor Kickler, Wesley Dugger
Monacan Chiefs-
Justin Moody, Kelvin Azanama, Khalik Hamlin, Luke Walls, Syour Fludd, Tyler Leyden
Patrick Henry Patriots-
Hunter Hart, Kwatayvous Blackwell, Logan Bulthuis
Petersburg Crimson Wave-
Christoper Thompson, Daquan Smith, Gemonta Jackson, Tye Freeland
Prince George Royals-
Jordan Nase, Joseph Kemp, Malaki Gurley, Malik Gurley
Thomas Dale Knights
Alonzi Carter, Eric Finney, Khalid Morris, Marco Carrabotta, Plato Eliades, Sam Stark, Trent Williams
Thomas Jefferson Vikings-
Melvin Dickinson, Damon Pleasants, Jr.
Varina Blue Devils-
Alishuwa Becoat, Arnold Roots
EXTRA POINTS
Thank You to all those who nominated players this season, from fans to coaches. Your input is instrumental and I look forward to another season of it in 2015. If you have any suggestions for next season please don't hesitate to contact me at CRF4Dan@aol.com. Otherwise, we'll do it again next year.
PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Run Gamers
Stephen Mines, LC Bird
No surprises here as Mines had a big first half for the Skyhawks in a dominating win over Hermitage Friday night. Like the week before, Mines saw a lot of time in the first half, limited action in the second. Mines scored two touchdowns in the first half including a 40-yard touchdown run to get the Skyhawks on the board first. His second touchdown was even bigger, a 68-yarder. At the end of the night, Mines had for 157 yards on 16 carries but no bigger runs than the two touchdowns in a 28-7 win over Hermitage.
Passing Gamers
Syour Fludd, Monacan
The scoreboard did not show just how effective Fludd was for the Chiefs but Fludd did it again for the Chiefs. Fludd completed a little over half of his passes, 8 of 15 while throwing for 94 yards. Fludd never did throw a touchdown pass but by passing the ball, he opened up the run game that was effective in the 16-14 win over Heritage. Fludd is just a freshman and the season is not over for the Chiefs but the future is looking bright for he and the Chiefs.
Receiving Gamers
Tyler Wilkins, LC Bird
In a game that was more about the run than the passing game, it's sometimes easy to overlook a receiver but it's hard to ignore Tyler Wilkins. Wilkins has been a target of quarterback Jalen Elliott's all season and Friday night was no different. Wilkins caught four passes for a total of 50 yards including taking one to the endzone shortly before the half. Wilkins is one of those dependable receivers you can count on every game and he like the Skyhawks are not ready for their season to end.
Defensive Gamers
Rayshard Ashby, LC Bird
With a half a dozen tackles on the night, Ashby was a menace for the Panthers offense all night long. In the fourth quarter, with Hermitage trying to rally late, albeit it would have been hard to comeback with so little time left Ashby, like his teammate Dorsey last week effectively ended the game when he intercepted Hermitage quarterback Rashad Robinson. With so little time left, the Skyhawks then ran one play and was able to take a knee from there. The Panthers might not have been able to comeback but a score was possible but Ashby backed up his strong night with this interception.
Special Teams Gamers
Luke Walls, Monacan
Seems like every week of the playoffs we have a kicker that comes through for his team and this week, that kicker was Luke Walls. In the third quarter with the Chiefs trailing 13-14, Walls was called upon to kick a 19-yard field goal with a little less than four minutes to go in the quarter. Walls came through and the Chiefs defense did the rest in the fourth quarter to make sure that field goal held. Walls field goal proved to be the game winner as the Chiefs move on to the state semifinals for the first time since 1985.
All-Puprose Gamers
Khalik Hamlin, Monacan
No one player in the Richmond Region had as big a game as Hamlin did for the Chiefs. After Monacan fell behind early in the first quarter, Hamlin came through with a 6-yard touchdown run to tie the game, with the PAT of course. Hamlin would go on to rush for 74 yards on the night. Then, with seconds left in the game, Heritage had a chance to score a touchdown and end Monacan's season but Hamlin made a huge play on defense knocking down a DeLoatch pass in the endzone as time expired and preserving the win. Hamlin not only scored the first points of the game for the Chiefs but he also made the biggest play on defense. Hamlin is a big reason why Monacan will be playing this weekend.
2014 RICHMOND GAMERS
Armstrong Wildcats-
DeShaun Waller, Kyle Jacobs, Nigel Chavis
Atlee Raiders-
Brandon Crosby, Ethan Ratke, JJ Givens, Loumond Dandridge, Rashard Harris, Trammell Carey, Zach Jacobs
Clover Hill Cavaliers-
Sal Sidoti
Colonial Heights Colonials-
Brian Gwaltney
Cosby Titans
Bryson Henry, Max Hardcastle, Torin Prentice
Dinwiddie Generals-
Bryce Witt, Cody Bell, Dakari Wilson, Denzel Williams, Derrick Jones, James Lyons, K'Vaughan Pope, Malik Scott
Douglas Freeman Rebels-
Andrew Ryan, Andrew Oostdyk, Dominic Elyarado, Tanner Toy
George Wythe Bulldogs-
Cain Ford
Glen Allen Jaguars-
Cole Blackman, Dante Coleman, James Johnson, Jeremy Lacy, Nick Parrish
Hanover Hawks-
Brooks Coombs, Clayton Cheatham, Marcus Bazala, Marshall Flippin, Tabb Patrick
Henrico Warriors-
DeShawn Robinson, Kevonte Demery, Xavier Goodall
Hermitage Panthers-
Chris DeBerry, Dallas Carter-Taylor, Eli Odom, Jaden Miller, Jesus Rodriguez, John Kinney, Johntae Wilson, Rashad Robinson, Ty Bates
Highland Springs Springers-
Brandon Lambert, Felton Davis, Glaster Ellis, Greg Dortch, Juwan Carter, KC Hinton, K'Vonn Wallace, Marcus Taylor
Hopewell Blue Devils-
Anthony Crawford, Cameron Hill, Cameron Jones, Darrell Taylor, Davod Wilkins, Matt Trevilian, Maurice Green
James River Rapids-
Austin Wallace, Cameron Green, Christian Redman, Marquis Culver, Matt Duignam, Nygel Lee, Quintreil Chung
JR Tucker Tigers-
Justin Nightingale, Malik VanBrussel, Taj Conway, Talki Banks
LC Bird Skyhawks-
Jalen Elliott, JB Wright, Keaton Riley, Kier Townsend, Rayshard Ashby, Stephen Mines, Tyler Wilkins
Lee-Davis Confederates-
Brandon Sulser, Nick Reisenweaver
Manchester Lancers-
Andre Booker, Daniel Rose, Justin Pendergrass, Mason Kosco, Trevor Benn, Tristan Murrin
Matoaca Warriors-
Jamison Harrison, Justin Dyke, Samuel Shook
Meadowbrook Monarchs-
Justin Miller
Midlothian Trojans-
Ashley Hancock, Michael Warren
Mills Godwin Eagles-
Henry Mordica, Ricky Lewis, Taylor Kickler, Wesley Dugger
Monacan Chiefs-
Justin Moody, Kelvin Azanama, Khalik Hamlin, Luke Walls, Syour Fludd, Tyler Leyden
Patrick Henry Patriots-
Hunter Hart, Kwatayvous Blackwell, Logan Bulthuis
Petersburg Crimson Wave-
Christoper Thompson, Daquan Smith, Gemonta Jackson, Tye Freeland
Prince George Royals-
Jordan Nase, Joseph Kemp, Malaki Gurley, Malik Gurley
Thomas Dale Knights
Alonzi Carter, Eric Finney, Khalid Morris, Marco Carrabotta, Plato Eliades, Sam Stark, Trent Williams
Thomas Jefferson Vikings-
Melvin Dickinson, Damon Pleasants, Jr.
Varina Blue Devils-
Alishuwa Becoat, Arnold Roots
EXTRA POINTS
Thank You to all those who nominated players this season, from fans to coaches. Your input is instrumental and I look forward to another season of it in 2015. If you have any suggestions for next season please don't hesitate to contact me at CRF4Dan@aol.com. Otherwise, we'll do it again next year.
