It’s not uncommon for a High School Male or Female Athlete to play a significant role on a multitude of HS teams but its rare for it to happen at the same time. Paul’s Grandson is a starter for the Cavaliers Varsity Basketball team, little brother to Paul’s Granddaughter, Varsity Girls Senior Ashton Richardson and is also skilled inside of the swimming 🏊‍♂️ pool.

On Friday the Richardson family 👪 had a pretty tough dilemma in that Ethan was slated to be in the Swim RVA pool on the Southside of Richmond at 8am and back on the Hill for a 6pm tip of the Playoff game vs Hidden Valley.

The reason that mentioning Ashton is of relevance is because the family 👪 did catch one break with the fact the Girls had a bye Friday night, meaning that they’re wasn’t a third place to be on Friday.

The story goes deeper in that Ethan wasn’t just swimming as an Individual. He also was on a relay team which meant that not going to Richmond would have effected more than just him.

The preliminary races took place between 9am and Noon then there would be a break until 5pm when the Top 16 in each event would swim 🏊‍♂️ for their spot in the State Standings.

Ethan left for Richmond at 12:30 on Thursday as part of the team Caravan and later in the day Paul’s Son-in-Law and Daughter made the trek as well.

Once the preliminaries were complete Ethan had advanced both as an Individual and as part of one of the relays. The team was able to substitute for him on the relay and his withdrawal as an individual from the 16th and final spot actually allowed a fellow Cavalier(Wyatt) to move up from the 17th spot to swim 🏊‍♂️ in the finals.

Then it was a dash out to the car 🚗. ( not sure if it was Mom or Dad that was driving) for a Not Short trek back to the Hill.

The number of things that could have went wrong but didn’t is a list too long to type out but we know that at 6:09 when the contest started we heard #20 Ethan Richardson come from the PA person.

Ethan hit a 3-pointer in the second and the third quarter plus some free throws near the end. The number of points was eight but the effort from this Sophomore was simply unmeasurable.

When you factor in that Paul’s Son-in-Law is an Assistant Coach to the mix it becomes a ESPN 30 for 30 level story.

Ethan was put in a tough, tough spot and handled it with grace. Somewhere his Grandfather Paul is Proud. The rest of us should simply be impressed!

Back at the team Hotel for the night 🌙 and there are 3 separate things that I found significant enough to write ✍ about them.

Number 3 of 3 will be called “Give me a Minute”

Coach Barnes went to the end of his bench Friday Night with exactly 60 seconds remaining in the 80-64 victory. Coach could not make the move any sooner because a pesky Hidden Valley team wouldn’t go away.

The three remaining players entered the game- #24 – KJ Reeves, #32 – Justice Bowden and #33 – Isaiah Easter. The gym was a buzz from the season being extended to at least Tuesday so I’m not sure how many people realized that #33 entered the contest.

I’m pretty sure that the Easter family 👪 noticed as well when their Son made his Varsity Basketball 🏀 Debut at the end of his Freshman season.

In baseball verbiage, Isaiah Easter was called up to The Show! All of the hard work put in on the Junior Varsity team under the guidance of Coach Jason Stockner had paid off for the Guard.

There’s no guarantees as to what the next three years hold for Easter but this accomplishment 👏 deserves to be recognized.

Congratulations Isaiah !!!

Silas wrestles in the 157 pound weight class and he took the time to partake in our 2-part question about being a Cavaliers Wrestler….

QUESTION #1 – What is your favorite part of being on the CCHS team ?

Silas – Being around the team, this group of people.

QUESTION #2 – What advice would you give a fellow student if they were interested in trying out for the team ?

Silas – Go for it, there’s no harm in trying but be prepared for the Coaches because they will work you to death.

Folks – Mr. Silas Warren

Our 5’7 Sophomore sat down with us and answered our four part questioner.

QUESTION #1 – Can you name a Basketball player that you feel is the best example of your style of play ?

Brayden –

Payton Pritchard

QUESTION #2 – Try and give us a comparable person to the personality of your Coach Barnes..

Brayden –

QUESTION #3 – What is your favorite part about being a member of the Cavaliers Basketball 🏀 program ?

Brayden – LOVE, Carroll County Sports is home to me.

QUESTION #4 – On a Podium excepting an Award , who is on your Thank You list ?

Brayden – My Parents, My Coaches and My teammates. Go Cavaliers !

Ladies and Gentlemen – I present to you, Mr. Brayden Smoot.

Arizona Thompson #22