Athletics
Caissons Varsity Hoops Come Up Short Against FUMA
The Caisson Classic Championship is heading back to Fluvanna after Fork Union Military Academy downed Fishburne 68-41 in the title game of the annual tournament played Monday afternoon. The Blue Devils overcame a slow start and a gritty effort from a young Fishburne team to reclaim the tournament championship in a game that was very competitive for the first 20 minutes.
Read More: Click hereCaissons Classic Varsity Basketball Tourny This Weekend!
The Caissons Varsity Basketball Team will compete against arch rivals Fork Union Military Academy, Massanutten Military Academy, and Randolph-Macon Academy in the 3rd Annual Caissons Classic. Make sure to clear your schedules on Friday and Saturday in order to cheer for Fishburne here in our home gym.Fishburne is the defending champion!
Read More: Click hereFall Sports Awards and Season Summary
The Capital Area Football Conference features a defensive battle against Hyde Leadership School, with the Caissons making crucial defensive stops and timely first downs on the road to a 13-12 victory, sealed in the final minutes by Jordan Wittig’s extra point through the uprights. This was the first conference title for Fishburne since 1990, and the second straight year the team has appeared in the conference finals competing for the President’s Cup.
Read More: Click hereCoach Huckaby Comments After FUMA Win!
We had a fantastic win this weekend and defeated Fork Union Military Academy on Saturday evening. I was very impressed by our energy level, confidence and fortitude to compete for forty minutes against a tough FUMA squad. Fork Union is well coached, disciplined and presented a tremendous challenge. We were fortunate to be able to make plays near the end or at the end to win the game on a last second shot. My hat is off to Coach Fletcher Arritt and FUMA. There were no losers in that game.
Read More: Click here2009 Cross Country Season Final Meet
On a blustery and soggy Friday afternoon, the cross country team competed in the VISAA State Championship at Woodberry Forest School.
The race was on a rather treacherous and sloppy course due to all of the rain and mud, and several runners fell because of the slippery conditions. Colin Turnnidge earned all-state honors with a 19th-place finish (top 20 were all-state) in a time of 19:15.
Read More: Click hereFishburne Wins CAFC Championship Game!
WAYNESBORO —Strong passes from quarterback Chet Berry combined with major defensive stops took Fishburne Military School to a 13-12 win over Hyde Leadership on Saturday for the Capital Area Football Conference Championship.
Read More: Click hereFuneral for Coach “Puba” Gunn
We are saddened to report that Coach “Puba” Gunn passed away last week at UVA Medical Center after complications with his heart and kidneys forced an induced coma. His funeral will be this Thursday, 1:00pm, at Oack Grove Baptist Church, located here in Waynesboro (223 Grove Church Road).
Read More: Click hereUpcoming: FMS Founder’s Day & Football Championship Game
Greetings Fishburne Family!
We have several excellent events coming up this week that you all should know about.
On Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at 3:30 pm we will honor Richard L. Meador ’58 during a Classroom Dedication Ceremony in the FMS Quadrangle. Margaret Meader, his wife, worked with Mrs. Susan Johnson to honor Richard’s passing by providing the funds for this tremendous gift. A reception will follow the ceremony with selected Cadets in the FMS Foyer.
On Wednesday, November 11, 2009, at 11:00am we will celebrate Veteran’s Day with a parade and Founder’s Day with a ceremony at Ridgeview Cemetary immediately following the program here at FMS. LTC William Coffin is the Commander of the 116th Brigande Combat Team, Virginia National Guard, from Staunton, Virginia.
If you are interested in LTC Coffin’s bio please email Ryan Catherwood (rcatherwood@fishburne.org).
On Saturday, November 14th, Hyde Leadership School will travel to Waynesboro to play the Caissons Football Team in the Capital Area Football Conference Championship game. Kickoff will be at 2:00pm.
This is Fishburne’s second CAFC game in the last two years. The Caissons lost to Model 52-26 last year. This is the 4th year of existance for the conference, which also includes Massanutten Military School, Hyde, Model, Fredricksburg Christian, and Fishburne.
Go CAISSONS!
Read More: Click herePG Game Against Mack Academy – Press and Images
Fishburne coach Ed Huckaby hopes his team got a wake up call on Monday afternoon during its inaugural home game.
Mack Academy scored five 3 pointers in the second half, taking advantage of the tired Fishburne defense, to ruin the Caissons’ ribbon-cutting ceremony with a 99-81 win.
“We have 30 games and there is no doubt in my mind that we will win 24 or 25 of them,” Huckaby said. “No question in my mind. We took a butt whooping and that got everyone’s attention.”
Both the Mack and Fishburne programs are in their infancies.
Read More: Click hereHeadshots of PG Hoops Team! Image Gallery!
FMS Begins its Post-Graduate Basketball season today against Mack Academy. Make sure to check back frequently for game results and images.
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