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  Tune in Sunday September 15th noon to 3  in studio 2b. Brett Smith is coming thru with some guests. He’s bringing some twins I believe. He’s bringing some kids. Let’s see what they have to say.  Sounds like he’s got some wild stuff to say too tho. We’ve got musician Jake Flood in the studio. Comedians Satish Menon and Anna Laveria May will be in studio. I am also excited to have Martrice…

By Brett Smith ('15)

Boys Basketball earned a 76-60 victory on December 9 over the Impact Warriors, a home school program out of Woodbridge. It was another dominant offensive performance for Walsingham, who improved to 6-0 on the season and 4-0 at home.

Richard Washington ('16) led the Trojans with a season-high 30 points and eight rebounds. The Warriors had no answer for Washington as he consistently split their defense, using his great athleticism to run the floor and find layup after layup.

Mark Seaman (’16) also added 24 points and Kai Brown (’15) had 11. The Trojans pounded the ball inside to Seaman on several isolation plays and let him work the defense. As has been the case all season, the Trojans have continued to take advantage of the mismatches Seaman creates with his size and athleticism.

By Brett Smith ('15)

Walsingham earned its third win of the young season on December 3, defeating state rival Christchurch 68-38. A strong first half by the Trojan defense proved to be the difference, as Walsingham held the Seahorses to a meager 13 points at halftime. The Trojans have been knocked out of the VISAA State Tournament twice in recent years by Christchurch, giving the win extra meaning to the coaching staff and upperclassmen. With the victory, Walsingham improves to 3-0 on the season and 3-0 in Chismer Athletic Complex.

The Trojans out-rebounded the Seahorses 37-25, 27 of which were defensive rebounds that allowed the Trojans to push the break, one of the team’s strengths. Richard Washington (’16) recorded a double-double, leading the Trojans with 23 points and 12 rebounds. Mark Seaman (’16) added 18 points and Kai Brown (’15) scored 14 in addition to a team-high 6 assists. Thomas Chisam (’15) and James West (’17) also had four points apiece, as the Trojan offense  - now averaging 73 points a game -- continued its early dominance.

Walsingham will face strong competition this weekend in Richmond when they play in the Trinity Episcopal Tournament. The Trojans will face Amelia Academy on Friday, December 5 at 3:30 PM. Should Walsingham advance, they will face the winner of the Trinity Episcopal-Hampton Roads Academy semifinal on Saturday, December 6. In each of the past two seasons, Walsingham has fallen to Trinity Episcopal in the championship game.

The Varsity Girls Basketball team will also compete at the event, facing Steward School on Friday, December 5 at 2:00 PM.

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VA Gazette: Washington nets 23 in Walsingham boys' 30-point win over Christchurch

Walsingham (3-0) took off early in the game, building a 17-7 lead after a quarter and a 31-13 advantage by halftime.

Still, Trojans coach Billy Barnes expects better defense from his team.

"I think we're really good offensively right now," said Barnes. "I'm not sure we're as committed on the defensive end right now."

Washington showcased a smooth midrange jumper and found success attacking the basket. The junior led the Trojans with 23 points.

Seaman and Kai Brown were also in double-figure scoring for the Trojans with 18 and 14 points, respectively, and Seaman knocked down a trio of 3-pointers.

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Rev City Sports: Walsingham basketball remains unbeaten at home

Richard Washington scored a game-high 23 points as the Trojans remained unbeaten at the Chismer Athletic Sports Complex.

Washington scored nine points in the first half and Mark Seaman contributed seven more as Walsingham jumped out to a commanding 31-13 lead and never looked back.

Click here for complete coverage by John Harvey.

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WY Daily: Walsingham Runs Past Christchurch

Three players scored in double figures as Walsingham Academy breezed past Christchurch 68-38 at home Wednesday.

Transfers Richard Washington (Menchville) and Mark Seaman (Williamsburg Christian Academy) led the Trojans with 23 and 18 points, respectively, while returning senior Kai Brown finished with 14.

Walsingham will play Amelia Academy this Friday in the opening round of the Trinity Episcopal Invitational tournament.

By Brett Smith ('15)

Walsingham Girls Basketball won their first game of the season on December 1, defeating Summit Christian 65-14 in Chismer Athletic Complex. The victory is a strong start for the squad in Coach Neil Bailey’s second year at the helm.

Eight different Trojans scored, led by Stephanie Seaman (’17) with 23 points on 10-15 shooting. Seaman sliced her way through Summit’s defense all night, recording a game-high 7 steals and using her speed to consistently create breakaway layups for herself and her teammates. Ashley Barnes ('15) contributed 12 points and a team-high 8 assists, and Chelsea Marcombe ('17) lead the Trojans with 6 rebounds.

Walsingham will head into their first tournament at Trinity Episcopal School in Richmond this weekend. Both the Varsity Girls and the Varsity Boys placed second at the event last season. The Girls open play at 2:00 PM against Steward School followed by the Boys at 3:30 PM against Amelia Academy on Friday, December 5.

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WY Daily: Seaman, Barnes Shine as Walsingham Dominates Summit Christian

Stephanie Seaman and Ashley Barnes both stuffed the stat sheet as Walsingham Academy breezed past Summit Christian 65-14 in the Trojans’ season opener Monday.

Seaman led the Trojans with 23 points on 10-15 shooting from the floor to go along with seven steals and six assists. Barnes finished with 12 points, eight rebounds and five steals while Emily Mauk and 6-foot-2 eighth-grader Catherine Williams added eight points apiece.

Defensively, Walsingham held Summit Christian to five points or less each quarter.

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