Godwin sophomore hits the roller derby rink Written by: Anna Goodman High speed, fast paced, and a major contact sport, roller derby requires focus, stamina, and coordination. While roller derby is one of the most physically demanding sports, it is unrecognized by the VHSL and unfortunately overlooked by the general public. Although Godwin is home […]
Category: Sports
Back to back championship target
Eagles soar in the water Following a phenomenal state championship season, the Godwin swim and dive team began their new season as of Dec. 2 with their first meet at Nova Regency. The boys’ team’s 2022 – 2023 season concluded with a smashing record of 7 – 0, followed by a state championship, whereas the […]
Filmanski performs – tremendous twirling
Godwin students who participate in various sports and clubs stand up in front of the entire student body to boost morale. Still, a great tradition that gets students loud is Godwin Senior, Abbie Filmanski’s, baton twirling. Despite the sport’s low popularity, Filmanski gets the crowd roaring with excitement even through her graceful turns and mishaps […]
Rising stars
Three standout Godwin seniors, Tucker Washburn, Julia Mann, and Kylie Jenkins, have been recognized as all-star athletes this season. The students must be nominated by coaches, and show excellence with leadership on and off the field. Each of these remarkable athletes participates in two sports. The VHSL scholarship program was created in 1992 through Richmond […]
GHS athlete overcomes knee blowout
Written by: Anna Goodman On March 23 Godwin senior, then junior, Aly Betz, suffered from a life-altering injury while playing an away Lacrosse game at Glen Allen High School. It took multiple days and multiple doctors until Betz was able to receive a definitive diagnosis. After reviewing the results of her MRI Betz’s doctors confirmed […]
Juniors upset tradition in 2023 Powder Puff
The Powder Puff football games have been a staple at Godwin for many years now, as a tradition that takes place as a part of the Homecoming festivities. The traditional roles of football are reversed with the girls playing and the boys on the sidelines cheering. The Powder Puff game occurred on Oct. 3, pitting […]
Teamwork and Triumph
Varsity football’s winning formula The Godwin varsity football team started their season 4-0 for the first time since 2000. With a record of 2-1 in the region, they are ranked fifth. Only Hermitage, Varina, Glenn Allen, and Freeman are ahead in the rankings. Godwin senior, Hank Piersol, talked about this dramatic improvement in only a […]
Fresh faces on the field
Over the offseason, our coaching staff made two new hires for JV football, Coach Keenan Crump and Coach Ryan Bierlair, both former Pocahontas football coaches. Despite Crump and Bierlair being new to the program (VHSL), the team pulled off a sound 22-12 victory over Goochland High on Thursday, Aug. 24th. “The team didn’t lay down, […]
Winter sports continue their seasons into 2023
By: Nick Collins Through the first half of the winter season, GHS sports have been active on the court, the mat, and the pool. Many teams are starting their second half of the season on positive notes with records above .500.Boys Varsity Basketball, led by coach Jake Oliver, started hot with a 10-2 record. According […]
Last of Keogh brothers continues tradition
By: Thomas Eubank Four Keogh brothers have been a fixture in the Godwin basketball landscape for the past decade. Ryan, 24, Garrett, 21, and Sean, 19, have each been through four years in the program while Daniel,15, is in his sophomore season, starting for the Eagles’ varsity squad. The love of sports in the family […]