The Lady Jackets basketball team wins 2 in a row after losing to district foe Courtland.  After a tough loss, the next game can’t come soon enough as the Jackets gain wins against Spotsylvania and Caroline to run their record to 9-4 and 5-2 in the district and took sole possession of 2nd place.  On Friday, the Jackets poured it on Spotsylvania 62-35 as Kirastin Cole netted 25 points. Akira Jones had a strong game with 10 and DaeQuana Bryant knocked down  two 3 pointers and added 9 points in the victory.  The Jackets had to come back with a bang on Saturday, as the young Cavaliers jumped to a 13 point halftime lead; only to see the Jackets play a stellar 1-3-1 defense in the 2nd half to rally to defeat Caroline 62-57. It was a total team effort!  Again, Kirastin Cole led the way posting a double-double of 32 points and 14 rebounds.  Kirastin is currently ranked 1st in the area in scoring and 2nd in the Washington Post listings and is also on the early watch list for All-Met. Backcourt mate Brittini McFadden had 11 and Kristen Williams provided some help with 8 points and 5 rebounds.  Reserve Jasmine Tyler continues to contribute off the bench providing tough defense and rebounding.  After the break for exams, the Jackets will travel to Culpeper on Wednesday.  GO LADY JACKETS!

The Lady Jackets got back to their winning ways as they defeat Spotsylvania on Friday 50-28 and Manassas Park on Saturday 69-49.  Balanced scoring and tough defense by the Jackets held Spotsy to 0 points in the opening quarter as they come back from a tough loss at Lancaster last Monday.  Kirastin Cole led the way with 19 points, DaeQuana Bryant had 9; with 3 3point field goals, and Brittini McFadden and Akira Jones added 8 each!  On Saturday night; the Jackets won their 2nd annual Lady Jackets Tip-Off Tournament defeating Manassas Park 69-49.  After a slow start; and trailing by 9 point early, the Jackets picked up their intensity and had a BIG 2nd half scoring 44 points!  Kirastin Cole had a career night; posting a career high of 35 points and also added 10 rebounds and 10 assists for her 1st triple double!  Senior backcourt mate Brittini McFadden had her best game with 16 points!  Kirastin was named MVP and joined Brittini on the all-tournament team. The Jackets have now won 17 games in a row at home and run their record to 3-1 and look to make it 18 tonight facing tough Group A power Lancaster who defeated the Jackets last Monday.  GO LADY JACKETS!

Senior Kirastin Cole scored her 1000 career point last night; scoring 25 in the process to lead the Lady Jackets to a 57-31 victory over Middlesex in the Lady Jackets Tip-Off tournament. Kirastin joins former players Bilnita Armstead and Connie Harrison-Lewis in the 1000 point club.  Brittini McFadden added 9 points, Raven Greene and Akira Jones chipped in with 6, and freshman Dominique Lavender had 5 blocked shots.  The Jackets are back in action Saturday night; taking on Manassas Park in the championship game at 7:30. GO LADY JACKETS!