Congratulations to the kids on this page, you are here because you have accomplished something very special, and we want to recognize you for  doing so well!  Parents, help us in recognizing these kids.  If you know of a child in NRRC athletics who should be recognized, please let us know.  Let's try to fill up this page - Thank You!!

I just wanted to share some exciting news and positive exposure that took place over the weekend for North Roanoke Recreation Club, especially cheerleading!

On Saturday, October 8, 2011 the NRRC Little League Chargers Cheerleaders participated in the Cheer for a Cure 100 event that took place at PH to raise money for Susan G Komen and Breast Cancer Awareness.  The squad performed a Breast Cancer Battle themed routine, and scored the highest overall in the recreation division.  As the coach of this team, I am extremely proud of the hard work and dedication exhibited by my girls this year and wanted to share what a great representation the girls were at this event as the only Roanoke County team present.  I received numerous compliments on how creative our routine was, as well as how nice our uniforms were, and how well put together our team was.  I thought each of you would appreciate this feedback as well and thought it may be possible to post something on the website bragging on this accomplishment! 

 Thanks,
Stephanie English

Hello,

I was at all of the games of the Sub-district tournament held at Walrond Park and wanted to offer some of the photos for your website for you to display.  My son played for the Vinton National team, but I took pictures of all of the teams, including the North Roanoke team. 

You guys did an amazing job of hosting the tournament and everyone that I spoke with agreed. 

You can see the photos I took at www.dannycruffphotography.com or on my Facebook page (search Danny Cruff Photography).  If you'd like any of the photos, please let me know which ones you'd like and I will email them to you for the website.

Thanks! 

Danny E. Cruff
Photo Director
Phoenix Communications VA featuring Danny Cruff Photography
304 W. Virginia Ave. Suite D
Vinton, VA 24179
540.309.8699

I just want to tell you how pleased the Masons Cove parents are (as well as the parents from opposing teams, too, apparently) with the umpires from North Roanoke.  For the past few games we’ve had at Whispering Pines, you folks have been sending umpires from North Roanoke, and we couldn’t be more impressed. 

These fellows are professional, courteous, friendly, and extremely helpful to both teams’ coaches and players.  We haven’t had one yet that was anything other than what I have just described. 

These guys have really put the “fun” back in baseball for our boys.

Thank you again,

Valerie Tensen
Masons Cove Rec Club Baseball
540-521-3814

As I'm sure you are all aware, Northside has three spring sports teams which have qualified for the state tournament along with numerous individuals in track and field.  Softball, baseball and girls soccer will all be playing for regional titles tonight and will be playing in their respective AA State Championship tournaments next week.  Northside is the only school in the Blue Ridge District with teams still playing....and we have three!

This success, I feel, is a direct result of the efforts of many of our current and former board members.  Ranny Grubb has done a fantastic job of building an incredible softball program in North County.  Kenny Furrow's tireless efforts as the Girls Soccer Director have paid off with Northside's first-ever girls soccer state championship birth.  The efforts of former baseball director Scott Stanley and Scott Fisher have helped make the NMS & NHS baseball program a powerhouse.

I send this e-mail with the hopes that it will inspire each of us to continue to make every effort to help build the NRRC programs so that the current and future athletes in North Roanoke may enjoy the thrilling experiences of competing at the state level during their high school careers.  We can make a difference....if we put forth the effort.  Thank you again for all you do for NRRC.  I hope to see you supporting one of the Vikings teams tonight or next week.

David Linden

Pee Wee Leauge Mountaineers         Little League Hoyas     Junior League Hoyas

The Tigers had a slow start to the season, going 0-3, but finished the regular season strong going 5-0-2 before the tournament.  During the tournament, they used strong team play to avenge an early season loss and tie.

The U10 Girl Tigers are:
1st row:  Clare Ochalek, Allison Lloyd, Sarah Beth Roberts, Mateya Holterman, Alexa Creasy
2nd row:  Kacie Moore, Mariah Rodgers, Hailey Knapp, Meagan Jennings, Chloe Keffer, Sidi Matano
3rd row:   Head Coach Cliff Jennings, Asst. Coach Aaron Creasy, Asst Coach Kim Furrow (not pictured)

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The NRRC 14A All-Star team won the RAYSA tournament held at Moyer Sports Complex in Salem during the week of June 28.  Congratulations Ladies and coaches!

Picture Legend (Left to Right)

Front Row: (13) Brittany Puckett, (1) Shelby Laxton, (6) Casey Carty, (5) Nicolle Smith. Back Row: (3) Erika Hanson, (9) Sarah Jennings, (8) Sarah Hohman, (10) Kelsey Altizer, (2) Olivia Earls, (11) Leslie Agee.
Not pictured: (7) Michaella LaBrie, (4) Beth Snyder.
Coaches: Asst Scott Altizer, Head Cliff Jennings, Asst John Combs

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The NRRC 12A All-Star team completed in the RAYSA tournament held at Moyer Sports Complex in Salem during the week of June 28th. 
The 12A team finished 2nd overall in the tournament. 

Picture Legend(Left to Right)

Front row:  Bailey Grubb, Courtney Altizer, Courtney Herron, Hannah Everett, Sydney Smith
Back row:  Coach Ranny Grubb, Carrie Spencer, Coach Sam Everett, Kaliyah Halsey, Alexis Hueston, Erika Nowlin, Coach Eddie Herron, Emily Meador, Coach David Smith, Aleah Keaton

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Congratulations to the 12U Hoyas winning the Knights of Columbus Tournament and being the NRRC 12 U champions!

1st row:  J.D. Mundy, Logan Parker, Chase Arnold, Wu Webb, Peyton Walthall
2^nd row:  Alex Wilson, Jordan Taylor, C.J. Shorter, Tyler Obenchain, Caleb Forehand
Back Row:  Coaches Larry Hinton, Jeff Obenchain and Steve Webb

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Congratulations to Tyler Obenchain & J. D. Mundy for making the 12U All Stars of the Knights of Columbus Tournament

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Congratulations to the North Roanoke Hoosiers for posting a 9-0 record and being named the 2010 Boys U10 Basketball Champions!

 Team Members:  Logan Altizer, Austin Atkins, Sani Withers, Nick Price, Tallin Middleton, John Newman, Ryan Wood, Nick Underwood, Seth Redman and Christopher Henley.

 Coaches: Shawn Altizer & Mike Atkins

Congratulations to the NRRC 12U Hoyas for winning the 2009 Terrier Christmas Classic at William Byrd.

1st row:  Alex Wilson, Jordan Taylor  
2^nd row:  Steve “Wu” Webb, Peyton Walthall, JD Mundy, Logan Parker 
3rd row:  Coach Larry Hinton, Coach Jeff Obenchain, CJ Shorter, Tyler Obenchain, Chase Arnold, Coach Steve Webb           Not pictured: Caleb Forehand

2009 Blue Ridge District Champs
2009 Region 3 Champs
2009 Group AA Division 3 State Champs

Many of the players on this year's team started playing football in the NRRC program as youngsters.  Northside High has been a big supporter of the recreation club program throughout the years.

This is a very exciting time for the students, faculty and staff at Northside as well as the North Roanoke community.  There was a tremendous turnout at Saturday's game to show its support for these student/athletes and to recognize the wonderful season they have had.

Roanoke.com - Northside Vikings conquer state football championships.

Congratulations to the 2009 North Roanoke Pee Wee Chargers for winning the 2009 Sandlot Super Bowl with a hard fought 14-0 victory over the cross town rival Cave Spring Falcons.

The Chargers came out in force with overwhelming support from the North Roanoke community.  From all reports, the turnout was unbelievable and provided a major boost of confidence for our young men.

For a higher resolution picture please click on this thumbnail. 
Thanks to Chad Huddleston for this great picture.

The Strikers dominated their division going 4-0 and out scored their opponents a total of 11 to 2, and both goals against were earned on penalty kicks.

The U14 Strikers are:

Coaches are:  Scott Shrewsberry, Jim Loving and Ron James

The Cosmos finished 2-0-1 and allowed only 1 goal to win the tournament.

The U12 Cosmos are:

Coaches are: Jackie Large and Lee Dowless

JD Mundy was the 2009 VA O-Zone State Tournament batting champion with an average of .636.  He is shown in the photo receiving his trophy from NRRC asst. baseball director, Mike Atkins.

Also, J.D Mundy of North Roanoke All-Stars won the batting title.

This is the North Roanoke Ozone All-Star Team, District 7 Champs and State Runner-up. Our record in the total tournament was 7-3.

Player recognition: Jonathan Webb; Matthew Green; Will Culicerto; Hayden Porterfield; Steve (Wu) Webb; J.D. Mundy;
C.J. Shorter; Jack Barefoot; Tyler Obenchain; Jesse Holley; Chase Arnold; Aaron Robertson; Jo Jo Wampler; and injured Tyler Goldston.
Coaches: Jeff Richards; Jeff Obenchain; Joe Wheeler; Brian Keenum.

NRRC sent 3 teams to the Roanoke Area Youth Softball Association (RAYSA) tournament in the 10A, 12A and 14A divisions.  Each of the teams performed very well in the tournament moving into late rounds in the tournament. 

The 10A all-star team went 3 – 0 to win the 2009 10A RAYSA Championship. 

Members of the 10A all-star team are as follows. 
Front row left to right:  Lindsey Spangler, Bailey Roberson, Sydney Smith, Allie Barefoot, Bailey Grubb, Hannah Everett. 
2^nd row left to right:  Tanis Enos, Reagan Foster, Aleah Keaton, Kayla Ratliff, Gabrielle Taylor, Courtney Altizer. 
Back row left to right:  Ranny Grubb, Scott Altizer, Rob Taylor, Sam Everett.

• Twenty plus Years of Service:
  Mary Ellen Russell
  George Penney
   
• Ten Years of Service:
  Cliff Jennings
   
• Five Years of Service:
  Scott Altizer
  Steve Hardister
  David Linden
  David Wolfe
  Randy Hayes

The NRRC would like to recognize the following individuals for serving on the North Roanoke Rec Club Board of Directors.  These individuals have completed their term of office and we thank them for their hard work and dedication to the Rec Club:

• Gene Bowden
• Mike Divers
• Tim Doran
• Jeff Obenchain
• Kathy Jo Padgett
• Dirk Padgett. 

The Meteors finished the regular season 8-1-1 for 1st place. The Meteors finished 3-0-1 in the Tournament for 1st place, all four games were shut outs, and the Meteors scored 7 goals.

The U16 Meteors are:

Coach's are: Kenny Furrow and Troy Nipper  - 2008.10.27

The U10 girls Lightning are:

Coaches are: Kenny Furrow and Ranny Grubb.  - 2008.10.27

Thanks to Kenny Furrow for stepping up these past years in this program as well as all he does for the NRRC program.  To Helen Foster for her years of service for NMS. soccer.  To Mike Koeneman for his help as well.

This years team was a great group of ladies of which most have played at least 3-4 years for NRRC sometimes against each other but the basic skills and good sportsmanship was learned thru the great program that is NRRC.  We have ten 8th graders which I feel will make a great addition to the NHS. team next year.

Here are the team members * denotes 8th grader:

Thanks, Susan King - 2008.05.21

Congratulations to the NRRC U16 Girls Meteors for finishing in First Place at the Roanoke County Classic Soccer Tournament, on Oct. 13-14. The Meteors went 3-0-1 in the tournament with three shutouts. The Meteors scored 8 goals and only allowed 1 goal in the tournament.

Pictured are:

• Front L to R: Karen Robertson, Taylor Fitzhugh

• Kneeling L to R: Leah Kelly, Brittany Akers, Kim Furrow, Sarah Hamilton

• Standing L to R: Coach Kenny Furrow, Amber Karr, Shannon Myers, Marlee Wertz, Kelsey Herrick, Sam Nipper, Coach Troy Nipper, Katryn Lawson, Kassandra Nucamendi

• not pictured are: Courtney Marshall, Kaylyn Mason, Natalie Palmieri

Please click on the photo for a larger image. - 2007.10.19

The North Roanoke Rec Club and its Board would like to thank the following individuals for their service to the Club. Each of these individuals has given generously of their time, knowledge, and skills to help our children. Without the support of these individuals the NRRC would not be able to provide a sports home for your child. When you see them please let them know that we appreciate their hard work!

Five Year Service Award Recipients: Gene Bowden, Jeff Obenchain, Joyce Bailey, Kenny Furrow

Ten Year Service Award Recipients: Mike Atkins, Tim Doran, Scott Fisher, Gary Foster

Fifteen Year Service Award Recipient: Bill Rousis

2007/08/05 Thank You Mary Catherine Dean

Pigtail Rockets!!!

The NRRC pigtail rockets finished the season undefeated.

The head coach was Carl Anderson, assistant coach Curtis Woods.

Players: Carla Anderson, Carly Altizer, Kayla Besase, Rebbeca Brandt, Ashton Broughman, Taylor Carter, Anna Henley, Solen Vargas, Sara Williams, and Savannah Wood.

2007/07/30

The 11-12 boys won the Dixie Youth Baseball OZone State Tournment in Radford.  They will be traveling to Troy, Alabama for the Dixie Youth Baseball OZone World Series which begins on Saturday, July 28th.

The team was also selected to receive the tournament Sportsmanship Award.

2007/07/19

Congratulations to the NRRC 12U Girls All-Star Team!

They the 2007 RAYSA tournament with a winning record of 4-0. 

2007/07/08

Congratulations to the 2007 NR All-Star teams!
 
Dixie Boys:
District Tournament at Oakey's Field, Salem - July 5-11
State Tournament at Christiansburg Sports Complex - July 20-26
 
Dixie O-Zone:
District Tournament at Botetourt Sports Complex - June 29 - July 4
State Tournament at Radford - July 13-17
 
Dixie Minors:
Sub-Districts: NR American at Botetourt Sports Complex, June 29 - July 4
NR National at Liberty Lake Park, Bedford, June 29 - July 4
District Tournament - Forest Recreation Park, Forest, VA - July 6-10
State Tournament - Moyer Sports Complex, Salem - July 21-28

 The All-Stars went undefeated this weekend in District 7 tournament play and will move on to the State Tournament in Radford beginning Friday, July 13.

2007/07/03

Northside Viking's Baseball

I want to congratulate to Northside Viking baseball team for getting to not one but two final fours in a row and every senior who played on this team played for NRRC.

This is how a HS sports team is started. It starts with the 6-7 yr old kids learning how to play and have fun doing it. It progresses through the Dixie Minors and Majors then Dixie Boys. The seniors on this team played together for 11-12 years and will have life-long friendships to go along with the memories of being the best baseball team in NHS history.

To Josh Fleahman, Andrew Stover, Richard Crozier, Jacob Ridgeway, Tyler Deacon, Zack Hurt, Morgan Caldwell, Lefty Flora and Chris Ballard it was exciting and fun to watch. Again it all started with T-ball with the NRRC. To all the coaches who coached this group from T-ball through High School—GREAT JOB!!

Thank you, David Stover

2007/07/01

My daughter Victoria recently completed her softball season, and I wanted to take this opportunity to say how pleased my wife and I were with her coach, Denny McCarthy.
 
Our daughters have participated with several North Roanoke County athletic teams (soccer, basketball and softball) and have been fortunate to have a number of excellent coaches (Kenny Furrow and Scott Altizer, just to name a few), but Denny was truly outstanding.  At every practice and game I watched (which was just about all of them), he took every opportunity to teach fundamentals, encourage sportsmanship, and create fun for the girls.
 
I did not know Denny prior to this spring, so this is not a letter from "one of his buddies."  I just want your office to know how appreciative we are for our daughter to have worked with such a gifted coach.  Please forward this information to anyone else (Scott Fisher, perhaps?) who would be interested in hearing this.
 
Sincerely,    Vic Brancati

2007/06/28