Nov. 21 ARMSTRONG 6 p.m. scrimmage. 28 At J.R. Tucker 6 p.m. scrimmage. Dec.   1 MEADOWBROOK L 65-49 Meadowbrook-------- 22 13 10 20 -- 65 Monacan-------------- 12   9 12 16 -- 49 Scoring: Talley 12, Gordon 1, Hughes 7, Williams 0, Stone 2, Waller 6, Dortch 2, Taylor 14, Johnson 3, Roberson 0, Hall 2. Totals: 18 7-14 49. 3-point goals: Taylor 3, Talley 2, Hughes.   7 HUGUENOT W 65-57 Huguenot------------- 12 10 15 20 -- 57 Monacan-------------- 13 20 12 20 -- 65 Scoring: Talley 6, Gordon 0, Hughes 18, Williams 14, Stone 2, Waller 13, Dortch 4, Johnson 8. Totals: 22 15-25 65. 3-point goals: Williams 2, Talley, Hughes, Waller, Johnson.   9 at Manchester L 79-64 Talley scores 21 but Chiefs lose. Monacan's overall record falls to 1 - 2 and they even their district record at 1 - 1. Monacan --------------- 22 16 14 12 -- 64 Manchester ----------- 14 24 15 26 -- 79 Scoring: Talley 21, Gordon 0, Hughes 7, Williams 3, Stone 13, Waller 14, Dortch 0, Johnson 6, Roberson 0, Hall 0. Totals: 26 6-17 64. 3-point goals: Talley 3, Hughes, Stone, Waller. 16 MIDLOTHIAN W 41-34 Chiefs even their overall record by defeating their district rival Midlo. Coron Williams hits a key 3-pointer and contributes 20 in the victory for the Chiefs. Midlothian -------------  4 16 10  4 -- 34 Monacan --------------- 11  7 13 10 -- 41 Scoring: Talley 1, Gordon 2, Hughes 4, Williams 20, Waller 3, Dortch 5, Roberson 2, Hall 4. Totals: 11 16-25 41. 3-point goals: Williams 3 27 Henrico Christmas Tourney vs John Marshall L 71-36 Poor outside shooting and interior scoring by the Justices sends the Chiefs to a first round loss. Monacan will play Collegiate in the consolation bracket (see below). John Marshall ----------- 16 17 15 23 -- 71 Monacan -------------------  4    8   7 17 -- 36 Scoring: Talley 2, Gordon 5, Hughes 5, Williams 15, Duggar 0, Waller 1, Dortch 6, Roberson 0, Hall 2, Lewter 0. Totals: 14 5-9 36. 3-point goals: Williams 2, Gordon. Link to Times-Dispatch article 28 Henrico Christmas Tourney vs Collegiate L 63-51 Monacan falls behind 17-0 to start the game and is never able to make up difference. Eddie Talley leads the scoring. The Chiefs will play Armstrong for 7th place. Monacan ------------------- 6 18 16 11 -- 51 Collegiate ---------------- 17 17 12 17 -- 63 Scoring: Talley 20, Gordon 2, Williams 15, Garrett Waller 11, Dortch 3, Roberson 0, Hall 0, Lewter 0. Totals: 18 9-10 51. 3-point goals: Talley 2, Williams 2, Waller 2. Link to Times-Dispatch article 29 Henrico Christmas Tourney vs. Armstrong L 53-42 Chief's offense continues to struggle as they lose third in a row in Henrico Holiday Tournament. Coron Williams leads the scoring. Armstrong ---------------- 12 14   8 19 -- 53 Monacan -------------------   6   9 18   9 -- 42 Scoring: Talley 8, Gordon 2, Ficklin 0, Williams 16, Duggar 0, Waller 1, Dortch 4, Roberson 5, Hall 6, Lewter 0. Totals: 19 3-6 42. 3-point goal: Williams. Link to Times-Dispatch article Jan.   4 at James River W 60-51 Monacan bounces back from their holiday tournament with a win at James River. Williams and Tally turn up big in the second half to overcome a nine point deficit and the Chiefs improve their district record to 3-1. Monacan ------------------- 14  11 17 18 -- 60 James River --------------- 12 22 10   7 -- 51 Scoring: Talley 15, Gordon 2, Hughes 5, Williams 19, Waller 8, Dortch 6, Roberson 5, Hall 0. Totals: 21 15-24 60. 3-point goals: Hughes, Williams, Waller. Link to Times-Dispatch article   6 L.C. BIRD L 73-68 Chiefs lose to #2 ranked Skyhawks in a hard fought battle. Seven 3-point field goals by sophomore Coron Williams keeps the game close until the final seconds. Williams finishes with 29, Waller and Robertson contribute 12 a piece. L.C. Bird ---------------------- 22 18 14 19 -- 73 Monacan ----------------------  24   7 20 17 -- 68 Scoring: Talley 0, Gordon 0, Hughes 6, Williams 29, Waller 12, Dortch 6, Roberson 12, Lewter 3. Totals: 27 5-7 68. 3-point goals: Williams 7, Waller, Lewter. Link to Times-Dispatch article 11 at Clover Hill L 57-54 Monacan loses another close one to #6 ranked Clover Hill. Williams leads the scoring as the backcourt combines to score 43 of 54 points. Monacan --------------------- 7 26 12   9 -- 54 Clover Hill -------------------7 17 20 13 -- 57 Scoring: Talley 3, Gordon 2, Hughes 7, Williams 20, Waller 13, Dortch 6, Roberson 3. Totals: 20 9-14 54. 3-point goals: Williams 3, Waller 2. 13 at George Wythe L 78-63 Chiefs get down early and then make a run to make things interesting but lose their third district game in a row. Monacan ---------------------- 11 18 16 18 -- 63 George Wythe -------------- 22 19 14 23 -- 78 Scoring: Talley 4, Gordon 4, Hughes 8, Ficklin 0, Williams 17, Waller 7, Dortch 13, Roberson 2, Hall 8. Totals: 24 10-15 63. 3-point goals: Williams 4, Waller. 18 at Huguenot W 66-62 Monacan wins over Huguenot to even their district record at 4-4. The backcourt again carries the Cheifs as they hit eight 3-pointers to push their scoring to 54 points. Williams has 23 and Talley 21. Monacan ----------------------- 15 19 18 14 -- 66 Huguenot ---------------------- 10 24 14 14 -- 62 Scoring: Talley 21, Gordon 0, Hughes 2, Williams 23, Waller 8, Dortch 7, Roberson 5, Hall 0. Totals: 24 10-20 66. 3-point goals: Williams 4, Talley 3, Waller. 20 MANCHESTER W 80-76 The Chiefs win their second district game in a row. The backcourt dominates the scoring again and Williams hits clutch free throws to seal the victory. Williams lead all scorers with 30, Talley scores 15 and Waller adds 14. Manchester -------------------- 17 17 22 20 -- 76 Monacan ------------------------   7 34 25 14 -- 80 Scoring: Talley 15, Gordon 4, Hughes 2, Williams 30, Waller 14, Dortch 8, Roberson 7. Totals: 28 19-33 80. 3-point goals: Williams 4, Waller. 23 at Matoaca L 55-51 In another close game, Monacan loses a non-district contest to Matoaca. The story remains the same as the backcourt carries the bulk of the scoring but season scoring leader Williams is lost to injury in the first quarter. The Chiefs have four players hit a total of seven 3-point baskets. Talley (17) and Hughes (13) lead the scoring for Monacan. Monacan -------------------- 10 16 12 13 -- 51 Matoaca --------------------- 21 17 10   7 -- 55 Scoring: Talley 17, Gordon 0, Hughes 13, Ficklin 5, Williams 2, Waller 8, Dortch 4, Roberson 2, Lewter 0. Totals: 20 4-10 51. 3-point goals: Talley 3, Waller 2, Hughes, Ficklin. 27 at Midlothian W 73-46 The Chiefs get back on the winning track with and easy victory over their district rival Midlothian. Roster changes continue (Darien Brothers called up from the JV), but no matter as the Chiefs get quality production from captain Eddie Talley, who leads all scorers with 22. Lance Hughes (13) and Coron Williams (10) also reach double figures. Monacan ----------------------  16 25 19 13 -- 73 Midlothian -------------------- 14 15   7 10 -- 46 Scoring: Talley 22, Hughes 13, Ficklin 0, Williams 10, Dugger 2, Waller 9, Dortch 4, Roberson 4, Hall 2, Lewter 0, Brothers 7. Totals: 26 13-19 73. 3-point goals: Tally 4, Waller 3, Williams. 30 VARINA L 75-59 Williams and Waller combine for two thirds of the offense but Monacan is no match for Varina, as the Chiefs lose a non-district game. Varina ---------------------- 20 17 17 21 -- 75 Monacan ------------------- 10   8 25 16 -- 59 Scoring: Talley 6, Hughes 2, Ficklin 0, Williams 22, Dugger 0, Waller 18, Dortch 6, Roberson 3, Lewter 0, Brothers 2. Totals: 25 3-9 59. 3-point goals: Williams 4, Waller 2. Feb.   1 JAMES RIVER W 57-52 Monacan upsets #10 ranked James River in a district battle. Playing with intensity and spirit the Chiefs take the lead heading to the locker room, 29-26. A balanced scoring attack and timely free throws help Monacan improve their district record to 7-4. James River ------------------ 16 10 12 14 -- 52 Monacan ---------------------- 14 15 14 14 -- 57 Scoring: Talley 5, Hughes 0, Williams 13, Waller 12, Dortch 7, Roberson 8, Lewter 0, Brothers 12. Totals: 21 12-22 57. 3-point goals: Talley, Williams, Waller.   3 at LC Bird L 51-45 The Chiefs take the #1 ranked Skyhawks to overtime before losing a heartbreaker. LC Bird hits a 3-pointer at the end of regulation to tie the game at 45 and Monacan can’t regain any momentum. Several athletic dunks and blocks highlight the game. Williams (21 points, five 3-pointers) and Dortch (11 points) lead the Chiefs. Monacan --------------------  7 13 15 10  0 -- 45 L.C. Bird ------------------- 13 10 10 12  6 -- 51 Scoring: Talley 2, Hughes 3, Williams 21, Waller 5, Dortch 11, Roberson 0, Lewter 0, Brothers 3. Totals: 16 6-11 45. 3-point goals: Williams 5, Hughes, Brothers.   6 at Hopewell L 59-55 Monacan's tough season conintues with a loss to 8th ranked Hopewell. Three point goals keep the Chiefs close but they can't overtake the Blue Devils. Williams (7), Talley and Waller combine for nine long range baskets. Monacan -------------------- 11 12 21 11 -- 55 Hopewell -------------------- 14 16 22   7 -- 59 Scoring: Talley 7, Hughes 2, Ficklin 0, Williams 29, Waller 3, Dortch 6, Roberson 2, Lewter 0, Brothers 6. Totals: 21 4-6 55. 3-point goals: Williams 7, Talley, Waller.   8 CLOVER HILL W 53-51 The Chiefs get a huge district victory over the #7 ranked Cavaliers. Behind for most of the game, Monacan comes back in the final period. Clover Hill ties the score at 51 with one second remaining but Roberson scores his only basket of the night on the ensuing full length of the court in-bounds play. Monacan’s Brothers, moved up from JV earlier in the season, leads all scorers with 15 and Waller (14) and Talley (13) also hit double figures. The win figures to put the Chiefs in the top half of the draw for the upcoming district tournament. Senior Night will be Friday, 2/10. Clover Hill ----------------- 13 10 13 15 -- 51 Monacan --------------------   9   9 14 21 -- 53 Scoring: Talley 13, Hughes 1, Williams 6, Waller 14, Dortch 2, Roberson 2, Brothers 15. Totals: 21 10-12. 3-point goals: Talley. Link to Times-Dispatch article 10 GEORGE WYTHE W 56-50 Monacan secures the 3rd seed in the district tournament by outscoring George Wythe 24-13 in the fourth quarter to capture their 9th district win. Hughes turns up the heat to score all 9 of his points during the decisive period. Brothers, Williams and Talley finish in double figures as the Chiefs capitalize at the free throw line to earn the victory on Senior Night. Preceding the game seniors T.C. Hall, Jamal Lewter, Eddie Talley and Garret Waller are honored for their contribution to the Monacan program. The Chiefs will start tournament play with a rematch with the Bulldogs at home, Tuesday @ 7:30. George Wythe ---------------- 12 11 14 13 -- 50 Monacan -----------------------  14   7 11 24 -- 56 Scoring: Talley 10, Hughes 9, Williams 11, Waller 5, Dortch 8, Roberson 0, Lewter 0, Brothers 13. Totals: 17 20-36 56. 3-point goals: Talley, Williams. 14 GEORGE WYTHE W 58-57 Dominion District Tournament 1st Round: Talley connects on a 3-pointer with four seconds remaining in OT to push the Chiefs past the Bulldogs. Monacan seems to have found their rhythm, peaking at the end of the regular season, as they win their second in a row over Wythe and increase their current winning streak to three. The Chiefs use 3-point shooting (seven baskets – four by Williams) and strong frontcourt play by CJ Dortch (12 points) to move on to the semi-finals. George Wythe ---------------- 16   9 16 12 4 -- 57 Monacan -----------------------  15 11 11 16 5 -- 58 Scoring: Talley 9, Hughes 2, corono Williams 18, Waller 8, c.j. Dortch 12, Roberson 0, Rannals 0, Gibson 0, Brothers 9. Totals: 22 7-12 58. 3-point goals: Williams 4, Waller 2, Talley. Link to Times-Dispatch article 16 Clover Hill W 69-63 Dominion District Tournament Semi-Finals @ L.C. Bird: Monacan stays on a roll winning their fourth in a row and upsetting #2 seed Clover Hill for the second time in eight days. The Chiefs use a strong finish by freshman Brothers (18 points) and 26 points by Hughes to overcome the Cavaliers after trailing by 1 entering the fourth quarter. Three point baskets again help Monacan secure the victory and move onto the finals of the district tournament. Monacan -------------------- 15 16 13 25 -- 69 Clover Hill ----------------- 14 15 16 18 -- 63 Scoring: Talley 7, Hughes 26, Williams 11, Waller 1, Dortch 4, Roberson 2, Rannals 0, Brothers 18. Totals: 23 17-22 69. 3-point goals: Hughes 3, Williams 3. 17 James River W 42-41 Dominion District Tournament Finals @ L.C. Bird: The Chiefs find a new hero, as Waller is fouled and makes a free throw with no time remaining (the second free throw was never shot). The win gives Monacan its first ever district crown. Using smothering defense, Monacan jumps out to a quick lead after one quarter and carries a 26-16 edge into the locker room at half. The Rapids cut into the lead by the end of the third quarter and outscore the Chiefs by seven in the last quarter but it doesn’t matter; Monacan holds on and continues rolling into Central Region play with a home date against Hopewell. Monacan --------------------- 13 13   9   7 -- 42 James River ----------------   4 12 11 14 -- 41 Scoring: Talley 12, Hughes 0, Williams 9, Waller 6, Dortch 7, Roberson 2, Brothers 6. Totals: 14 12-16 42. 3-point goals: Talley, Williams. Link to Times-Dispatch article 21 Central Region Tournament @ HOME vs. HOPEWELL L 81-71 Central Region Tournament 1st Round: The magic comes to an end as the Chiefs fall in OT to the Blue Devils. Talley converts a free throw with 2 seconds remaining to tie the game in regulation but Monacan can only score three during the extra period. Talley leads the Chiefs with 20 and Williams, Roberson and Brothers also hit double figures (Brothers records a double-double adding 10 rebounds). Congratulations to the Chiefs for a good season and great run to capture the Dominion District crown. Hopewell -------------------- 12 19 18 19 13 -- 81 Monacan -------------------- 20 21 12 15   3 -- 71 Scoring: Talley 20, Ficklin 0, Williams 14, Waller 9, Roberson 11, Lewter 0, Rannals 7, Brothers 10, Gibson 0. Totals: 25 13-23 71. 3-point goals: Williams 4, Talley 2, Roberson, Waller.

Varsity Roster Coach Scott Thackston Asst. Ben Bradford Asst. Scott Van Arsdale No. Player Yr. Ht. Pos.   3 *Eddie Talley 12 5-10 G   4 Reece Gordon 11 6-6 C   5 Lance Hughes 11 5-11 G 10 Jarrod Ficklin 11 5-10 G 11 Coron Williams 10 5-10 G 21 *Garrett Waller 12 6-0 G 22 C.J. Dortch 10 6-2 F 30 Darien Brothers   9 G/F 32 Daniel Roberson 11 6-2 F 33 Thornton Hall 12 6-3 F 40 Lamar Dugger 11 6-2 F 41 Jamal Lewter 12 6-1 F * captains Preview Richmond Times-Dispatch    November 30, 2005 Coach: Scott Thackston Last season: 11-3, 14-8 Key players: Michaeux Taylor, 6-3, Sr., F; Garrett Waller, 6-0, Sr., G; Eddie Talley, 5-10, Sr., G; Josh Johnson, 6-7, Jr., C Outlook: Taylor (12.8 ppg), one of the district's best, will make Chiefs a threat. Thackston is high on his backcourt but will have to find production up front to complement Taylor. Quickness in the lineup should help. Notes & Achievements * 2/16/06: Senior Eddie Talley is named Times-Dispatch Boys' Player of the Week. Link to Times-Dispatch article * 2/21/06: Sophmore Coron Williams is named to the second team all Dominion District. Williams is also named to the all Academic team. Link to Times-Dispatch article Photo by Allan M. Carmody

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