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Cavaliers prevail against tough opponents

Jan 3, 2025 | chathamstartribune.com | Christina Falls

The Chatham High School Lady Cavalier Basketball team traveled to Halifax County High School on Monday, December 16 for their second matchup of the season. The Lady Cavaliers defeated the Lady Comets 50-33. Jakiyah Giggetts had a double-double number five of the season with 16 points, 15 rebounds, two 2 assists, and two steals. Sydney Ward also had a double-double number five of the season with 13 points, 17 rebounds, one assist, and two steals.
A week of close, hard-fought games

Dec 24, 2024 | chathamstartribune.com | Christina Falls

The Lady Cavaliers travelled to Tunstall High School on Monday, December 9 for their second meeting with the Lady Trojans of the season. The Lady Cavaliers defeated the Trojans 48-45. Jakiyah Giggetts earned her third double-double of the season with 22 points, 14 rebounds, and nine assists. Sydney Ward also earned her third double-double of the season with 19 points and 13 rebounds. Markayla Mayo led the team in assists with seven. Mayo also had three rebounds and three assists.
Cavalier standout Jack Reece signs with University of Richmond

Dec 17, 2024 | chathamstartribune.com | Christina Falls

Jack Reece started playing football 13 years ago in Pittsylvania County Parks and Rec where he developed his love for the game. In the third grade, Reece made a commitment to himself to play college football. He had a strong support system behind him to get him to this point in his career. "I would like to thank my community of teachers, coaches, teammates, family members, and friends, as well as specifically my dad and stepmom," said Reece.
Cavalier Nation faces week of setbacks

Nov 8, 2024 | chathamstartribune.com | Christina Falls

The Chatham Cavalier Volleyball team hosted the Altavista Lady Colonels on Wednesday, October 30, for their last regular season game of the 2024 season. The Lady Colonels defeated the Lady Cavaliers in three close sets with scores of 25-20, 25-17, and 25-19. Alanee Gregory once again led the way for the Lady Cavaliers with six kills, one ace, and 11 digs. Tracee Saunders had four kills and six digs. Braelyn Heath had three kills and 20 digs. Savannah Morris had two aces and five assists.
Cavaliers battle through a tough week

Nov 4, 2024 | chathamstartribune.com | Christina Falls

The Chatham Cavalier Cross Country team traveled to Anglers Park on Wednesday, October 23 for the Greater Danville Metro Cross Country Championship 2024 meet. The Cavaliers competed against 17 high schools from the area. Jaime Simental showed off for the Cavaliers placing 14th out of 141 athletes. Barrett Scott placed 29th and Devon Merricks placed 33th to round out the top three for the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers placed 6th as a team in the meet.
Cavaliers struggle but there are some bright spots

Oct 24, 2024 | chathamstartribune.com | Christina Falls

For those of you that realized it, my apologies on that accidental “Throwback Thursday.” I accidentally uploaded the wrong articles for last week’s edition of the Chatham Star-Tribune. It was last year’s articles. I have included what would have been there last week if not for my mistake. The Lady Cavaliers put up a good fight against the Lady Raiders of Appomattox County on Tuesday, October 8.
Cavs face tough week with bright spot

Oct 16, 2024 | chathamstartribune.com | Christina Falls

On Wednesday, October 2, the Cavalier Golf team traveled to Olde Mill Golf Course in Carroll County for the Sub-Regional Golf Tournament. The Cavaliers placed fourth in the tournament with a score of 375. While the team did not advance individually, the Cavaliers are sending four players to the Regional Tournament. Eli Nixon, Caleb Cassell, Hunter Moser, and Wyatt Reynolds are all representing the Cavaliers in the regional tournament.
Cavaliers fight through a week of high emotions

Sep 23, 2024 | chathamstartribune.com | Christina Falls

It was a rough week in Cavalier nation after the loss of the beloved Cavalier baseball player, Alex Van Pelt. The Cavaliers started the week of sports on Tuesday, September 10, with a service at the baseball field, the place Alex loved, before the volleyball game. Between the JV and Varsity volleyball games, a message was sent out to everyone in attendance about the life of Alex and there is always help when needed and a moment of silence was taken.
Cavalier Nation faces the loss of a Cavalier great

Sep 11, 2024 | chathamstartribune.com | Christina Falls

Over the weekend, Cavalier nation experienced the loss of someone near and dear to all of our hearts. Alex Van Pelt was a star on and off the field. Alex led the Cavaliers in almost every statistical category and was the district and region player of the year and was on the All-State team for the 2024 spring season. He threw for 117 strikeouts in his senior season. He was a fierce competitor and loved the game of baseball. He put in hard work every day to get him to the place he wanted to be.
Chatham Cavaliers start football season on high note

Sep 9, 2024 | chathamstartribune.com | Christina Falls

The Chatham Cavaliers hosted the season opener against the Prince Edward Country High School Eagles Friday Night. The Cavaliers had a slow night on offense. Amare Word scored the only offensive touchdown of the night in the second quarter with a quarterback keeper. Entering halftime the Cavaliers were down 12-6. Coming out of the half the Cavaliers got the ball and went three and out. They needed a big play from the defense to get the ball back and that is exactly what they got.