By Taylor Rafaly This season looks promising for the Fluvanna County High School boys’ soccer team. Last year they won the Jefferson District title, and advanced to the Region II Semi-Finals. However, they graduated seven starters and a total of nine seniors. This loss of talent would be devastating for most teams, yet the boys’ [...]
Flucos look to end 28-year drought
March 5, 2010 By View Comments
Fluco varsity girls’ basketball team will be playing in the first round of state playoffs on March 6. The last time a Lady Fluco basketball team won the state tournament was 1982 under the coaching of Feda Morton. It was the second of consecutive championships. This year’s team is hoping to bring that championship back [...]
Baseball looks to have strong spring
March 4, 2010 By View Comments
After falling short in the Jefferson District tournament last year, FCHS Baseball head coach Mike Sheridan brings back a roster stacked with talented seniors and underclassmen. Third and fourth year starters Tyler Denby and Ryan Foster lead Sheridan’s strong swinging line-up. Both young men were All-State selections as juniors and look to follow up with [...]
FCHS organization spreads goodwill
February 3, 2010 By View Comments
Sometimes it’s the little things that make a big difference. FlucoShine, a volunteer organization of FCHS’ faculty and staff, helps to build morale in the school and the community. Small favors, pick-me-ups and sponsorship of families in need are just a few of the group’s regular activities. “To show teachers that they’re appreciated – that’s [...]
Local church held benefit concert
February 2, 2010 By View Comments
In August, many Fluvanna County residents were saddened to hear stories of a deadly car accident on Nahor Manor Road, that severely injured three and took the life of one. Months later, the victims of the tragedy are still trying to get back to their every day routines. Matthew Rigsby, the driver of the vehicle, [...]
FCHS supports Haiti
February 1, 2010 By View Comments
On Jan. 12, Haiti was tragically struck by a major earthquake. Within a matter of twenty seconds Haiti, as Haitians knew it, was totally destroyed. Several thousand people were either trapped under debris or dead. Immediately, nations from all over the world began rushing aid to Haiti, including Fluvanna County High School’s own Fellowship of [...]
Flucos took the field at Liberty
January 28, 2010 By View Comments
On Jan. 22, the Fluvanna County indoor track and field teams traveled to Liberty University for the Mid-Area Track Classic. This meet fielded about 30 boys’ and girls’ track and field teams. The meet was an open meet, so teams had unlimited entries in events. The boys’ teams were superb. The top boys’ finishers were [...]
Former Fluco returns to his roots
December 13, 2009 By View Comments
Palmyra — On Monday, Nov. 30, Flucoblog.com founder Bryan Rothamel visited Fluvanna County High School students to discuss his secrets to success in journalism. A Fluco graduate himself, Rothamel came back to the roots of his career to pass along some helpful tips to becoming an effective journalist. He stressed the importance of getting experience [...]
A close miss
November 10, 2009 By View Comments
Fluco fans filled the Shoebox Thursday night for a close match between the Flucos and the Western Albemarle Warriors. It was a close match as both teams were pushing for a win and the Jefferson District Tournament title. Western took the first two games, winning 25-21 and 25-19. The Flucos then gained fire and took [...]