Flucos’ magical season ends in regional tournament

TranslatorPALMYRA — Despite controlling most of the game, the Fluvanna boys’ soccer team lost 2-1 to Kettle Run in the quarterfinals of the Region II Tournament. “We were the better team at times, a lot of the time. That’s what it is hard about it,” Fluvanna head coach Patrick Dieter said. “We came out, never [...]

Flucos fall in championship to rival Louisa

TranslatorMap to Brentsville District High School PALMYRA — Despite scoring four runs in one inning, the Fluco baseball team fell to Louisa Lions 6-4 in the Jefferson District Championship on Saturday night. “When we did hit the ball solid, except for the fourth inning, we hit it at someone. We just didn’t overcome it. We [...]

Flucos win first Jefferson District Championship

TranslatorCHARLOTTESVILLE — Despite Mother Nature’s attempt to cancel the game, the Fluvanna boys’ soccer team won its first Jefferson District Championship Saturday against Western Albemarle 1-0. The game, originally set for Thursday night, was postponed twice because of rain and lightning. Saturday morning with nine minutes left in the first half, the teams took to [...]

Flucos hammer into regional tournament

TranslatorCHARLOTTESVILLE — For too many years Fluvanna’s baseball team has lost to Western Albemarle in the semifinals of the Jefferson District Tournament. Too many times Fluco head coach Mike Sheridan has walked away just short. The tide changed Wednesday night as FCHS took home the victory 4-3. Freshman Christian Hackenberg stole the show with two [...]

Fluvanna couldn’t overcome a late CHS goal

TranslatorCHARLOTTESVILLE — Despite a heroic effort, Fluvanna fell 3-2 in the Jefferson District Semifinals to top-seeded Charlottesville Tuesday night. “I thought it was a high pressure game for us. The girls came out fighting and we wanted it,” said Fluvanna head coach Tara Garcia. “I feel like we should’ve won that game, we could’ve one [...]

Foster tells Monticello no again, Flucos advance

TranslatorPALMYRA — Ryan Foster no hit Monticello for the second time as the Flucos defeated the Mustangs 10-0 Monday night in the Jefferson District Quarterfinals. “We’ve got to go win. We’ve survived another day,” Fluvanna head coach Mike Sheridan said. Fluvanna did more than survive. The Flucos pounded out 10 runs and no-hit Monticello, both [...]

Flucos finish strong to take 2nd place

TranslatorFrom the Fluco Baseball website Fluvanna County made the return trip to Orange County to finish up their “lightning” game. The Flucos were already winning 6-1 in the bottom of the second inning as the action started tonight; OCHS was batting with one out and a runner on first base. The Flucos secured the next [...]

Soccer teams beat William Monroe 2x

TranslatorPALMYRA — Both the boys’ and girls’ soccer teams beat William Monroe in the opening round of the Jefferson District Playoffs. The boys’ team won 4-0 with goals from Dale Ludwig, Taylor Rafaly, Tyler Shepherd and Christian Franco. Ludwig also had an assist on the night. FCHS head coach Patrick Dieter said, “Our younger players [...]

Despite lost, Flucos take crown

TranslatorPalmyra — Fluvanna County boys’ soccer team fell to Charlottesville 2-1 Tuesday night. Both teams maintained strong defense until the Knights scored in the 22nd minute and again in 61st. While the outcome appeared bleak for the Flucos, freshman Dale Ludwig manage to slide one past Charlottesville’s Gabriel Hunter-Chang. Fluvanna’s Taylor Rafaly and Nick Shepherd [...]

Flucos fall to CHS

TranslatorPalmyra — Fluvanna County girls’ soccer team fell to Charlottesville 3-1 Tuesday night. The Flucos maintained strong defense until Charlottesville’s Ellie VonStorch scored with 5 minutes remaining in the first half. Fluvanna returned from half time eager to put themselves on the scoreboard. In the 48th minute, Christine Domeque was able to knock one past [...]