COMMUNITYNorfolk’s Keyontae Johnson, a rookie for the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder, introduced his “The Key to My Heart” foundation.
The newly established nonprofit organization is dedicated to saving lives through critical cardiac initiatives.In collaboration with Heartfelt Cardiac Connections, “The Key to My Heart” foundation announced it will donate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to one of Johnson’s high schools, Oak Hill Academy.
Early this year, Heartfelt and Johnson helped save the life of an 11-year-old gymnast at a heart screening sponsored by Johnson, whose basketball career was interrupted by a medical incident in December 2020.
His foundation says this is just the beginning. The organization aims to improve cardiac health and emergency preparedness by providing communities access to life-saving AEDs and cardiac screenings to save lives through early detection.
COLLEGE MEN’S BASKETBALL
Norfolk State announces new eight-player class
Norfolk State revealed an eight-player class of newcomers — two freshmen and six transfers.
The freshman are 6-foot-3 guard Jordan Leaks from Phoebus High, who averaged 23.2 points, 6.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game as a senior and was second-team all-state in Class 3, and 6-7 forward Chris Fields from Petersburg High. Fields averaged 25.2 points, 10.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists as a senior and was the Class 3 Player of the Year.
The transfers are 6-5 Allen Bertrand, who has played for Rider, Rhode Island and Towson; 6-10 forward Tyrel Bladen (Rider); 6-5 guard Jaylani Darden, a Norview High graduate who spent two years on Longwood’s team; 6-9 Kuluel Mading (Buffalo); 6-5 Daman Tate (Boston University); and 6-foot Jamarii Thomas (UNC Wilmington).
Tate is the younger brother of Dana Tate, a former NSU starter.
Tribe unveils non-league schedule
William & Mary announced its 13-game non-conference schedule, which includes five at home in Kaplan Arena.
The Tribe will open its season at home Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. against Regent as part of a doubleheader with the women’s team, then will play host to American at 7 p.m. Nov. 9.
W&M will play at George Washington on Nov. 11, then go to the Air Force Academy to play the host Falcons Nov. 17 in between games Nov. 16 against Lindenwood and Nov. 19 versus Omaha, all in the Falcons’ arena.
After hosting Maryland Baltimore County on Nov. 25, the Tribe will play at Norfolk State on Nov. 28 and at Richmond on Dec. 2.
W&M then will play host to Old Dominion on Dec. 6 and Virginia University of Lynchburg on Dec. 10 before playing at Pepperdine on Dec. 21 and at Navy on Dec. 30.
COLLEGE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Tribe reveals non-CAA slate
William & Mary revealed an 11-game schedule including five at home and eight against state opponents.The Tribe will open with home games against Norfolk State on Nov. 6, VCU on Nov. 10 and George Mason on Nov. 12.
W&M will play at Virginia on Nov. 15 and at defending ACC champion Virginia Tech on Dec. 21. The Dukes will visit reigning Sun Belt champ James Madison on Dec. 7.
The Tribe’s most prominent home game could be its Nov. 30 clash against Old Dominion, and W&M also will be at home for a Dec. 17 contest against Longwood.
COLLEGE MEN’S SOCCER
ODU earns tie with header goalJonas Schmalbach headed in the only corner kick on the night for Old Dominion, taken by Nathan Lam in the 78th minute, as the Monarchs and UMBC played to a 1-1 draw in Baltimore.
ODU (0-0-2) was outshot 17-10 by the Greyhounds, who had a 7-1 advantage in corner kicks. ODU sophomore Michael Statham made six saves, five in the second half.
Jordan Travers scored in the 37th minute for UMBC.
Coastal Carolina holds off W&M
William & Mary lost 2-1 to Coastal Carolina in Conway, South Carolina, leaving both clubs with 1-1 records.The Chanticleers went ahead on Christian Cook’s goal in the ninth minute and doubled their lead with Deryn Armstrong’s penalty kick in the 36th. A foul on W&M’s Joe Core provided that opportunity.
The Tribe answered on Lucas Caldas’ goal in the 52nd minute off an Aidan Morrison assist. W&M, which outshot Coastal Carolina 14-11 in the match, maintained good pressure for much of the second half but couldn’t pull even.
