Our final two ” Big-11 ” entries both showed their fortitude Saturday afternoon in the VHSL state basketball semifinals, albeit with different results.
Congratulations go out to the Lord Botetourt boys, holder of the ” Big-11″ top spot in the Wild Bill basketball poll the majority of the season, for putting up a great fight against John Marshall.
Not only did the Cavs take the Justices to the wire, but they did it with class with a team that ended the careers of ten seniors. And, what a statement the Botetourt fans made on Saturday, turning the Salem Civic Center into a sea of red while cheering their team. Every Cavalier fan should be proud. It’s been a long time since this many supporters converged on the SCC to pull for a single team.
Also, Saturday, the Lady Colonels of William Fleming got one step closer to making school history. Their rough and tumble win over Woodrow Wilson/Portsmouth sends Fleming to the state final March 13th against Lake Taylor where the Colonels will shoot for the first girls basketball state championship in program history. The Star will be on hand to hopefully see Champ Hubbard’s Fleming girls cut down the nets at the VCU Siegel Center. Tipoff is set for 6:30 p.m.
The Roanoke Valley Sports Club convenes for its monthly meeting Monday March 17th at the Salem Civic Center. Allison Doughty, the first director of events and hospitality for the college football playoffs beginning in 2015 (formally the BCS) takes center stage to talk about next season’s new format and expectations. Guests and potential new members are invited to attend the 5:45 social and 6:15 dinner meeting. Contact Maggie Drewry at 540-353-1103 for information and reservations.
Spring sports at the high school level begin next week with the start of regular season play in a number of competitions. We’ll be on hand for the first pitch, kicks,face-offs and serves.
Well, here we go again. After weeks of laughter centered on birds and cats, it’s only appropriate that we feature a late-night product for our dog lovers.
Before first saying caveat emptor (that’s Latin for “let the buyer beware”…..see you always learn something when you read this column), we bring you the “No-Sit Haunch Holder.” I can’t believe I’m actually going here.
After initial inspection, I would describe this crazy looking thing as a straight-jacket for dogs.
Advertised as a grooming device for pooches, the contraption is sold as a 3-part setup with sling (haunch holder), metal arm and stand; designed to make it easier to comb man’s best friend in varied restraint. But, the fine print got me suspicious when it said the $ 14.50 price (a savings of 71 %) includes the haunch holder only. Extras available are the arm, stand, dog restraints and dog grooming school tuition. Sounds like you’re opening a prison.
The outside negative reviews are the crowning blow.
One guy describes having problems getting both the “barkey end” and “waggy end” of his dog in the sling. Beverly P. gives the clincher when she says “I can’t seem to figure it out, much less use it on my dog.” I’d love to see Beverly in action trying to hook up her poor pooch.
That’s enough—-the “No-Sit Haunch Holder” gets a big thumbs down. There is one positive.The zinc metal L-shaped arm would make a great perch for anyone’s Perfect Polly.
Until next time, keep the comments coming to [email protected]. It’s like a menagerie around here.
– Bill Turner