Football
9/21
The Spring Valley JV football team improved to 3-1 with a blow out win over White Knoll 33-14. The defense was dominant through out the game only allowing only two first downs for the entire game. These defensive players all had tackles for losses, sacks, or big plays to stop WK offensive drives during the game, Roman Goldston(TFL), Johnathon Sanders (2 sacks), Chandler Sherrill(TFL), Andreas Martinez(sack), Johnathon Hefner(TFL,Caused Fumble), Danny Evans(CF), John Goodwin(Fumble Recovery), and Isiah Miller(Pass Breakup).
Offensively the young Vikes were lead by QB Maddux Harrell who carried the ball 7 times for 135yds with 2 TD runs of 56yd and 1yd. Roman Goldston got things started with a 5yd TD run in the opening drive. Danny Evan bulldozed his way in from the 3yd line for a 2nd Quarter score and Harrison Godwin, on a 4th and 1, exploded through the middle, trucked the safety and ran for a 36yd TD. Hunter Rodgers also had a good game running the ball at both QB and RB with a very impressive run of 38yds.
The JV is off next week and return to action on Thursday, Oct 5th @ River Bluff.
9/22
The SV Varsity Football defeated White Knoll 48-13 on Homecoming to run their record to 6-0.
The Vikings were led on defense by K’onte Brown 12 tackles, 2 Tackles for loss, 1 sack, John Crim 8 tackles, 2 Tackles for loss and 1 sack, Maximus Shropshire 7.5 tackles and 1 tackle for loss and 1.5 sacks, Ajoni Tonge 7 tackles 1 caused fumble and 1 fumble recovery, Channing Tindall 16 Tackles, 2 Tackles for Loss, 1 sack, KeAndre Jones 16 Tackles, 3 Tackles for Loss, 1 sack, he also had a 42 yard TD run and Jalen Geiger 3 tackles and a 46 yard interception return.
On offense the Vikings were led by Quincy Hill 12 Rushes for 174 yards and 2 TD Pass 5 for 10 for 119 yards and 2 TD’s yards, Anthony Wilson had 69 all-purpose yards and 2 TD’s 1 Rushing and 1 Receiving. Malik Wesley had 1 reception for 41 yards, Jaylon Morris had 5 rushes for 46 yards and 1 TD and 1 reception for 19 yards and a TD. The offensive line led by Craig Cash, Aidan Long, Donovan Toomer, Reggie Stewart, Matthew Branch led the Viking offense to 391 yards rushing on 42 carries. Alex Herrera was 6-6 on Extra Points and had a 44 yard punt.
The Viking are now 6-0 on the season and 2-0 in Region 5 AAAAA. We have a bye this week but play Irmo in 2 weeks at Irmo HS
Girls Golf
9/19
Yesterday the Lady Vikings hosted the Cardinal Newman Lady Cardinals and one individual player from Heathwood Hall on a beautiful afternoon at the Woodlands country club. Although, several lady Vikings had career low days, it wasn't enough to overcome the lady Cardinals team score of 195 to Spring Valley's score of 224.
Overall low medalist for the match was Lextyn Petz for Cardinal Newman and low medalist for Spring Valley was Payton Starmack. Other lady Vikings contributing to the team score were: senior Caroline Lumpkin, senior Paris Stevenson and freshman Millie Spivey.
9/21
The Lady Vikings hosted the Blythewood Lady Bengals yesterday at Woodlands. Although we had a strong showing from our 3 seniors, Payton Starmack who was the overall low medalist of the match and Caroline Lumpkin and Paris Stevenson who shot their lowest career scores, the Lady Bengals were too strong to overcome from top to bottom. Blythewood team defeats Spring Valley with a team score of 196 to 210.
Players contributing to Spring Valley's overall team score were: Payton Starmack, Caroline Lumpkin, Paris Stevenson and Millie Spivey. The Lady Vikings will take on the Cardinals from Cardinal Newman next Thursday at Members club at Woodcreek.
Volleyball
9/19
The Varsity Lady Vikings fell to Blythewood, 0-3, in a region game on Tuesday, September 19th. The ladies fought to the end with Junior Chandler Murria leading the team with 6 Kills and 4 blocks and Freshman Elise Taylor stepping up with 3 Kills and 2 Aces. Match scores were 20-25, 13-25 and 18-25.
The JV girls came out with a BIG win, beating the Bengals in 2 sets; 25-23 and 25-15. We are very proud of our JV girls who were down 7-17 in the first set and came back due to the killer serves from Sophomore, Angel White, 5 of them being Aces. Also, a shout out to Sophomore, Leila Richardson who wrapped up the game with her serves which included 3 Aces. Way to go JV girls!
Cross Country
9/20
Yesterday, the Boys Cross Country Team defeated St Joe's and 5 other teams to move to 12-0 on the regular season. St Joe's was ranked 1st in 2A and 6th out of all classifications combined. Steven Andreen, Amir McCall, Murray Jones, Jacob Ho and Robert Godfrey were the Viking scorers.
9/23
The Boys and Girls cross country teams traveled to Bristol TN to compete in the Bristol Cross Invitational this past weekend. On a difficult course the Boys Varsity team finished 2 in the Large School division while the boys JV team finished 6th. The Girls Varsity finished in 15th and the Girls JV finished in 3rd. Steven Andreen ran a 17:10 as the top finisher for the boys and Ahja Amos ran a 22:41 as the top finisher for the girls.