High School Sneak Peak: East Top 10
October 2, 2024
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We are now a few weeks into the 2024-2025 high school year and it is way too early to predict how the high school season will shake out, but we are going to give it a shot. Here is a glimpse into the Top 10 of the East Region of the state.
*Please note that our staff is going off of projected returners, players that we anticipate to be potential contributors, and any transfers/additions that we are aware of. There is nothing that has been communicated from coaches alluding to the makeup of their roster.*
Top 10 East Region
1. First Colonial Patriots
2024 Record: 21-6 *VHSL Class 5 State Champions*
Key Returners: Graydon Ambrose, Grant Burns, Ryan Dugan, Brady Gavin, Keegan Haesler, Cade Howlettt, Jaethan Inman, Nic Morlang, Aiden Parker, Wes Stubbe
2. Ocean Lakes Dolphins
2024 Record: 17-7
Key Returners: Austin Crew, Ryan Gocio, Daniel Hamilton, Tre Hamilton, Turner Kuhle, Rowan Powers
3. Cox Falcons
2024 Record: 17-5
Key Returners: Christian Dewey, Tripp Faison, Alex John, Ben Kablach, MJ Lemke, Brenden White, Conner Worth
4. Cape Henry Collegiate Dolphins
2024 Record: 22-6
Key Returners: Reid Downs, Noah Hummel, Ryan Hummel, Colin Lebel, Christopher Martinez, Copeland Smith, Trajan Taylor
5. Greenbrier Christian Gators
2024 Record: 24-5
Key Returners: Jack Bonney, Thomas Conrad, Hunter Langston, Jackson Okonkwo, Tucker Rupe, Ryan Watson
6. Western Branch Bruins
2024 Record: 20-6
Key Returners: Logan Adams, Eli Carroll, Zack Kincaid, Miles Melescu, Markel Smith, Jakson Walter
7. Landstown Eagles
2024 Record: 15-6
Key Returners: Trey Campos, George Chevalier, Kyle Flora, Colin Kim, Cam Tellefsen
8. Princess Anne Cavaliers
2024 Record: 16-6
Key Returners: Walter Clevenger, Xavier Doon, Aidan McKeating, Matthew Metheny, Reid Vandergrift, Brae Williams
9. Great Bridge Wildcats
2024 Record: 19-3
Key Returners: Adam Bartley, Trey Burton, Tristan Cheek, Cole Cinnamond, Brody Comparto, Casey Cuddyer, Andrew Griffin
10. Walsingham Trojans
2024 Record: 24-8 *VISAA DIII State Champions*
Key Returners: Andrew Cole, Anthony Ferrie, Daniel Guntherberg, Matthew Swanson
Honorable Mention: Atlantic Shores Christian Seahawks
2024 Record: 19-11-1
Honorable Mention: Grafton Clippers
2024 Record: 13-10
Honorable Mention: Hickory Hawks
2024 Record: 12-8-1
Honorable Mention: New Kent Trojans
2024 Record: 17-5
Honorable Mention: Norfolk Academy Bulldogs
2024 Record: 17-8