The Blue Devil Report from Fork Union Military Academy's Athletic Department is your source for weekly updates on the Fork Union Blue Devils. Here's the latest from @FUMAathletics.
Contents:
- FUMA's Athlete of the Week -- Iosefa Pua'auli (Prep Football)
- Weekly Recap
- Featured Stories: Prep Football, Cross Country, PG Football, Middle School Soccer, Junior Prep Football
- Next week's schedule
- Gridiron Previews: Prep and PG Football
- Swimming Preview: Poseidon Pumpkin Plunge
FUMA's Athletes of the Week
Iosefa Pua'auli • Prep Football
Iosefa Pua'auli had another big game this past week as he led the Fork Union Prep football team with a career-high 321 yards rushing with three touchdowns at St. Christopher's. Pua'auli is the first athlete to be named for Fork Union's Athlete of the Week for a second time.
Pua'auli also was named the Mack Morris Heating and Air Falcon Club Player of the Week and the Schewels Athlete of the Week.
Weekly Recap
- Fri., Oct. 7 -- Junior Prep Soccer at Blue Ridge: LOSS, 1-5
- Fri., Oct. 7 -- Prep Football at St. Chris: LOSS, 42-50
- Fri., Oct. 7 -- Prep Soccer vs. Hargrave Military Academy: LOSS, 2-6
- Sat., Oct. 8 -- Cross Country at Albemarle Invitational: 25th
- Sun., Oct. 9 -- PG Football vs. Georgia Prep: WIN, 35-34
- Tues., Oct. 11 -- Prep Soccer vs. St. Christopher's: LOSS, 0-8
- Tues., Oct. 11 -- Junior Prep Soccer at St. Christopher's: LOSS, 0-11
- Tues., Oct. 11 -- Cross Country at STAB Invitational: 6th
- Thurs., Oct. 13 -- Middle School Soccer vs. St. Christopher's: WIN, 4-1
- Thurs., Oct. 13 -- Junior Prep Football at LCA: WIN, 31-7
Prep Football's Impressive Comeback Falls Short at St. Chris
Friday, October 7 -- Game Recap
Despite scoring 28 points in the last 14 minutes of play, the Fork Union Prep football team's impressive comeback fell short at St. Christopher's, 50-42, last Friday.
Iosefa Pua'auli led the way for Fork Union, rushing for 321 yards with three touchdowns.
The Blue Devils return home Friday, Oct. 14 when they host Liberty Christian Academy at 3 p.m.
“This was one of the best comebacks I have ever been associated with in my time here at Fork Union. We scored 28 points in 14 minutes and had several chances to tie the game. I am so proud of this team - we had great heart and gave the best effort.” -- Coach Hooper
Cross Country at Albemarle and STAB Invitationals
The Fork Union cross country team competed at two invitationals this past week, placing sixth at the STAB Invitational and 25th at the Albemarle Invitational.
Quinn Calahan was the top performer for the Blue Devils at the STAB Invitational, recording a time of 18:28.41 to place sixth overall, while Julian Yescas led the way at the Albemarle Invitational, placing 38th with a time of 17:11.60.
STAB INVITATIONAL TIMES: 5k -- Quinn Calahan (18:28.41 - 6th), Thomas Betters (20:59.10 - 33rd), Ben Zwilling (21:08. 86 - 35th), Grayson Cash (21:29.16 - 39th), Clark Martin (24:15.97 - 63rd), Kaleb Dressler (25:23.52 - 77th), Nathaniel Strickland (26:56.11 - 88th), Alex Birch (27:48.00 - 91st). 3k -- Robel Lulseged (13:14.50 -33rd), Sulaim Abubakar Shidi (14:37.84 - 55th).
ALBEMARLE INVITATIONAL TIMES: 5k -- Julian Yescas (17:11.60 -- 38th), Blaine Toombs (17:41.90 - 68th), David Greenspan (19:28.10 - 186th), Abel Lulseged (19:34.80 - 192nd), Ryan McEnroe (19:38.10 - 194th), Giovanni Desgrottes (19:47.00 - 201st), Ben Zwilling (20:58.00 - 229th), Walker Lander (22:12.10 - 237th).
The Blue Devils return to action Friday, Oct. 21 when they travel to Woodberry Forest. Start time is scheduled for 4 p.m.
PG Football Rallies Past Georgia Prep
Sunday, October 9 -- Game Recap
The Fork Union PG football team rallied past Georgia Prep Sports Academy, 35-34, last Sunday at Fluvanna County High School. The game was moved to the Flucos' turf field due to heavy rain prior to kick-off.
Featuring two of the best postgraduate programs, the game was back-and-forth through out all four quarters. It wasn't until under three minutes in fourth when Fork Union secured the ballgame.
After a rushing touchdown by Terius Wheatley, Tripp Harrington connected with Mariel Jennings on a two-point conversion that eventually won the ballgame.
Fork Union returns to action this Saturday, Oct. 15 when it hosts Palmetto Prep Academy at 1:30 p.m.
"It was an epic battle with both teams making great plays. After taking body blows after body blows, Fork Union was able to pull out the win. Our discipline and will to win got us the victory." -- Coach Shuman
Middle School Stays Undefeated with 4-1 Win over St. Chris
Thursday, October 13 -- Game Recap
The Fork Union Middle School soccer team continued its undefeated season this past week, defeating St. Christopher's, 4-1, on Thursday.
The Blue Devils were led by Hollan Biss with three of the four goals for his first hat trick of the season.
Fork Union will return to action when it hosts St. Christopher's again on Friday, Oct. 21 at 4:30 p.m.
Junior Prep Football Downs Liberty Christian Academy, 31-7
Thursday, October 13 -- Game Recap
The Fork Union Junior Prep football team downed Liberty Christian Academy, 31-7, Thursday in Lynchburg.
The Blue Devils put together a complete game, winning all three facets of the game. The offense was led by Ian McGlamery, who completed 9-of-13 passes for 141 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions, while Dontae Thornton rushed for 173 yards on 22 carries and one touchdown.
The defense was led by a strong performance from the linebacker corps of Steven Smith, Peter Cagnina and Trace Reuschling.
The Blue Devils return to the field Thursday, Oct. 20 when they host Collegiate for a 3:30 p.m. kick-off.
"After a good week of practice, my goal for the team was to come out of the shoot hard and play four quarters of football. I think we did a fine job of that and won all three facets of the game: offense, defense and special teams. Today, I believe we took a giant step in believing in each other and growing as a team." -- Coach Bodine
Up Next in FUMA Athletics
- Fri., Oct. 14 - Prep Football vs. Liberty Christian Academy - 3:00 PM (HOME)
- Fri. Oct. 14 - Prep Soccer vs. Blue Ridge - 4:00 PM (HOME)
- Fri. Oct. 14 - Swimming at Poseidon Pumpkin Plunge - 6:00 PM (AWAY)
- Sat., Oct. 15 - PG Football vs. Palmetto Prep Academy - 1:30 PM (HOME)
- Sat., Oct. 15 - Swimming at Poseidon Pumpkin Plunge - All Day (AWAY)
- Sun., Oct. 16 - Swimming at Poseidon Pumpkin Plunge - All Day (AWAY)
- Tues., Oct. 18 - Junior Prep Soccer vs. Woodberry Forest - 4:00 PM (HOME)
- Tues., Oct. 18 - Prep Soccer at Woodberry Forest - 4:00 PM (AWAY)
- Thurs., Oct. 20 - Junior Prep Football vs. Collegiate - 3:30 PM (HOME)
- Thurs., Oct. 20 - PG Basketball at Richard Bland College (Scrimmage) - 5:00 PM (AWAY)
Gridiron Previews
Prep Football vs. Liberty Christian Academy - Friday, Oct. 14
Special Teams Coordinator and tight ends/linebackers coach Mike Goad and defensive back/wide receiver Larry Elder preview the matchup.
PG Football vs. Palmetto Prep Academy - Saturday, Oct. 15
Second-year wide receivers coach Stephen Barnette talks about Saturday's contest.
Swimming Heads to Poseidon Pumpkin Plunge
The Fork Union olympic swim season opens this weekend at the Poseidon Pumpkin Plunge, hosted by the Collegiate Aquatics Center.
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