Lightning teams make history
Published 8:00 am Wednesday, November 29, 2023
A look at the Lightning Varsity Team, first row, from left, Kenyah Mitchener, Jeremiah Wilson-Gee, Zach Morrison, Antwon Streat, Zah’Mar Glasgow, Back row, Cheerleaders, Zachary Touart, Johnson Cheer, Wyatt Camp, Xaviar Batts, Shakur Jones, Joseph Gustaf, Jayden Jackson, Coach Kenny Evans, Aiden Allen, Zamontae Hendricks, Elvis Lopez-Rodriguez, Colt Camp, Vaden Liles and Evan Powell.
A look at the Lightning Minor Team. On the front row, from left, are Jayce Beagle, Chase Dalton, T.J. Jones, Whitt Taylor, Damontaye Lee, Future Hendricks, Andre Wilson. Second row, Anthony Johnson, Jekeil Orban, Bohdi Shelton, Spiro Garrett, Darrell Burger, Trip Shepherd, Camden Barnes, Jamaree Ghee, JW Shepherd, Hylton Hite, Wells Bacon, Colby Liles. Third row, Haskins Bacon, McCoy Clarke, B.J. Moore, Dixon Brooks, Noah Simon, Jeb Bolling, Channing Parrish, T.C. Meadows, Trevor Meadows, Brayden Smith, Malcolm Reese, Alex Townsend. Back row, from left, are Coaches Paul Smith, John Shepherd, Chris Bacon, Chip Parrish, Justin Beagle are Drew Shepherd.
A look at the Lightning JV Team. On the first row, from left, are Kavion Jones, Logan Smith, Nick Rhodes, Kihran Edmonds, Bryce Morrison, Cole Quinn, Malachi Bland. Second row, Cheerleaders, Cayden Hazelwood, James Levine, Jahleek Ghee, Zhaky Elder, Jett McDaniel, Willie Lynch, Gael Vargas, Cheerleaders. Third row, Eli Bolling, Max Parrish, Dhamoni Woods, Stephfone Williams, Hugh Lynch, Dallas Hurt, Jabari Smith. Back row, from left, are Coaches Moe Moe Morrison, Eddie Jeter, Chris Hurt, Bryant Moore and Josh Parrish.
A look at the Lightning Flag Team. They include, on the first row, from left, Kendrick Logan, Akeem Lewis, Kahlil Brogdon, Kamori Pettus, Jeter Parrish, Chandler Jones, Declan Garrett, Preston Bacon, Coda Buchanan, Wyatt Long, Tanner Powers, Jacahri Wiley, Kyree Suarez, Daine Jeter, Kyree Smith. On the second row are, James Morris, MJ Smith, Cash Clarke, Henry Sweitzer, Layton Fix, Brayden Adams, Nehemiah Taylor, Zach Taylor, Hudson Armstrong, Logan Brooks, Heath Myers, Marshaun Smith, Luke Peebles. On the back row are, Coaches Jeramiah Fix, Ryan Parrish, Jim Morris, J.P. Sweitzer, Drake Armstrong, Chris Garrett and Willie Jeter.
Lightning JV Coach Chris Hurt celebrates with Kihran Edmonds as other team members celebrate behind them.
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November was a record setting month in Lunenburg. All four of the Lunenburg Lightning Youth Football teams won their respective Super Bowls, ranging from flag all the way to varsity. Until this year, that hadn’t been done in James River Southside Youth Football League history. Here’s the story of how they did it.
Lightning Flag (ages 5-7) won their third Super Bowl in a row and completed back-to-back undefeated seasons, defeating Prince Edward 31-7 in the final game. With a record of 12-0, the flag team scored a total of 224 points this season while only allowing 26.
Lightning Minor (ages 8-9) also had an undefeated season, going 12-0. The 8-0 Super Bowl victory over Prince Edward showcased premier athleticism from both teams. The Minor team scored a total of 200 points this year while only allowing 50.
Lightning JV (ages 10-11) finished with a record of 9-2-1. JV battled hard in their playoff games, defeating Brunswick who they had not beaten this year. That momentum pushed through to the Super Bowl. Where they continued to show their athleticism and drive, defeating Prince Edward 6-0. JV scored a total of 128 points this season while only allowing 50.
And finally we come to the Lightning Varsity (ages 12-13), which finished with a 7-3 record. Varsity came to the Super Bowl with a chip on their shoulder and a point to prove after losing to Emporia earlier in the season. Their will and determination led to domination on the field while defeating Emporia 15-12. The varsity team scored a total of 156 points this year while only allowing 42.
“I am so proud of all the coaches, players, cheerleaders, and volunteers for an outstanding season,” Lunenburg Lightning President Chris Bacon said. “I must give credit to previous Lightning President, Derrick Hall, who laid the foundation and passed a well-organized, professional, and successful organization down to me. This is definitely a proud moment for Lunenburg County. I hope these young athletes continue to prosper on the field, in school, and in life.”
