Athletics Philosophy

BSH is in the business of making champions both on and off the field. Our athletics program is geared towards personal improvement and character-building. Traits like hard work, discipline, respect, cooperation, and commitment will benefit students on the field, in the classroom, and in life.

We believe each student deserves the opportunity to be on a team, and we encourage them to participate as players or managers. The BSH athletic experience promotes teamwork, internal and external motivation, physical development, and love for the school.

Over 80% of our high school students play two or more sports each year. Interscholastic competition is available for students beginning in 5th grade. Our graduates are competing at the NCAA Division II and Division III levels.

 

View The Athletics Calendar for Schedules & Scores

Sports & Teams

FallWinterSpring
FootballBoys BasketballBaseball
VolleyballGirls BasketballSoftball
CheerleadingGolf
Co-ed Soccer

Alumni Athletes

College Commitments & Professional Careers

 

Alumni
Athlete
College or
University
Attendance or
Graduation Year
Sport(s) Played
After Highschool
Michael BreedenHampden Sydney CollegeBaseball
Donnie GreggHampden Sydney CollegeBaseball/Football
Chris DodsonBridgewater College/VCUBaseball
Mark HadfieldBYUFootball
Richard McminnVMIFootball
James PooreHampden Sydney CollegeBaseball
Tyson SchockSouthern IllinoisFootball
Andy StanleyEmory and HenryBaseball/Football
Ken HatcherRandolph MaconFootball
Scott TannerRandolph MaconFootball
Marlowe GuyDelawareFootball
Francois FabiatoBridgewaterFootball
Scott GreggHampden SydneyBaseball
Chris JohnsonLenoir CC/Southeastern UniversityBaseball/Basketball
Corey AndrewsSoutheastern University Baseball
Chris BlakeHampden Sydney CollegeFootball
Art GoodwynBridgewaterFootball
Kent ScheusterHampden Sydney CollegeFootball
Bobby CrouchHampden Sydney CollegeFootball
Renay ShockJacksonville UniversityWomen’s Soccer
Nick SmithHampden Sydney CollegeBaseball
Brad MillerRandolph Macon CollegeFootball
Jimmy RoeGarrett CollegeBaseball
Mike JohnsonRandolph Macon CollegeFootball
Chuck ThomasVCUBaseball
Mike BishopHampden SydneyFootball
Kestutius MachelionsDelawareBasketball / Bronze Medal Olympics
Chris WintersGardner-Webb UniversityFootball
Alumni
Athlete
College or
University
Attendance or
Graduation Year
Sport(s) Played
After Highschool
John MooreHampden SydneyFootball
Kendall TrainhamShenandoahFootball
Robbie BaxterRandolph MaconFootball
Drew WalkerHampden SydneyFootball / Baseball
Gabe WardEmory and HenryFootball
Ethan JohnsonHampden SydneyFootball
Justin CaryHampden SydneyFootball
Tyler DobruckyHampden SydneyFootball
Ben PleasantsUniversity of RichmondFootball
TJ DobruckyUniversity of RichmondFootball
Deion WattsVMIFootball
Augie ConteVA TechFootball
Kyle JollyUNC/ Pittsburgh Steelers/ Atlanta Falcons Football
JT ColvinAverrettFootball
CJ FilipowkowskiAverrettFootball
Michael AllenJMU / Cleveland BrownsFootball
Dion ButlerBluefieldFootball
Peyton MulliganFerrumFootball
Chris GuptonBlue FieldFootball
Justin WingfieldVUUBasketball
Ryan MarableLongwood UniversityBasketball
Kristian HargadonHampden SydneyBasketball
Trevor GilliamEmory and HenryBasketball
Daivon EdmondsCoker CollegeBasketball
Marvin WillobyGerman National TeamBasketball
TC CrownLynchburg CollegeBasketball
Chris BrownCoppin StateBaseball
Jeremiah SextonVMIBaseball
Taylor MyersUVABaseball
Connor PaulHampden Sydney CollegeBaseball
Ryan BendeleRockingham Community CollegeBaseball
Carter DavisGuilford College, Pro Baseball Independent League Eastside Diamond HoppersBaseball
Brent MikionisVCUBaseball
Kevin SiasBowling GreenBaseball
Kyle BogeseTrinty CollegeBaseball
Corrine AndersonRandolph CollegeGirls Basketball
Brieanna ZimmermanRandolph CollegeGirls Basketball
Casey PearsonMarry WashingtonSoftball
Ben PleasantsHampden SydneySoccer
Seth ManisRandolph MaconSoccer
Owen BadienIonaSwimming
Wesley ClementsEmory and HenryRugby
Jeron Jones '02PG Year-Fork Union Military Academy, Virginia Union UniversityVUU 2008Football
Alumni
Athlete
College or
University
Attendance or
Graduation Year
Sport(s) Played
After Highschool
Kyle JollyPittsburgh Steelers / Atlanta FalconsFootball
Michael AllenCleveland BrownsFootball
Kyle BogessePhiladelphia Phillies / Arizona Diamond BacksBaseball
Kęstutis MarčiulionisLithuania National Team (Bronze Metal-Olympics)1994–1995Basketball
Marvin WilloughbyGerman National Team1995Basketball
Jeron Jones '02Multiple International American football teams and leagues, including Romania & Brazil2014-2020Football

Coaching Staff

Coach Patrick Winterrowd

Hello Knights!

My name is Patrick Winterrowd and I am a Latin instructor, football and soccer coach here at BSH.

I am originally from Oklahoma and graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a B.A. in Classical Civilizations in the summer of 2013. During my time at OU (Boomer Sooner!), I served as President for my local rugby club as well as for the local chapter of the Archaeological Institute of America. During my summer breaks, I helped to excavate spectacular Roman villas at Castellemare di Stabia and Pompeii in Italy.

In 2013, I was accepted to Florida State University, where I received two Masters Degrees, in Roman Archaeology and Latin. As part of my degrees, I went back to Italy for a fourth time, excavating a mountaintop Etruscan temple sanctuary in Cetamura del Chianti, Italy. I then spent the following year in a Ph.D. program in Classics at the University of Virginia before arriving at BSH in the fall of 2015.

In my time at BSH, I have taught courses in Latin (1-AP) and Greek Mythology, World Mythology and Latin Medical Terminology.  I am the Defensive Coordinator for our football team, which won the D2 State Championship in the Fall 2021!  Our defense led the league in yards and points allowed that season.  I am also the Head Coach of the Soccer Team and help to direct our offseason conditioning programs.

When I am not coaching, I am involved in various extracurricular activities, including performing in school plays (MacBeth, Christmas Carol) and taking the stage as Elvis in the school talent show.  I also direct our school Latin Club, which takes annual trips to the State Latin Convention in Richmond.  I have also had the opportunity to assist Mrs. Lisa Goodwyn in directing Study Abroad trips to Italy, Spain, and France!

My favorite part of BSH is the community and getting to know each of my students as individuals. I love the small-school atmosphere and the way that everyone works together to achieve our collective goal of providing a well- rounded, Catholic education to our students. Welcome to our family: it’s going to be a great year! GO KNIGHTS!

Coaching Experience
Defensive Coordinator, BSH Football 2020-22 (State Champions, Fall ’21)
Assistant Coach, Defensive Backs/Wide Receivers, BSH Football 2016-2019
Head Coach, BSH Soccer, 2020-22
Assistant Coach, BSH Soccer, 2017-2020
Men’s Rugby, University of Oklahoma, 2009-2011

Coach Gary Brock

Coach Brock has been coaching Football for over forty years. He has spent time at the High School and College ranks. Coach Brock has served in various capacities at many area schools.  Coach Brock has been named Coach of the Year numerous times which is a testimony of his ability to adapt to his players. In 2021 his Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Football Team captured a State Title. Coach Brock also won a State Title while coaching at King William HS.

Head Varsity Football Coach

Gary M. Brock

BA History Hampden Sydney College

Played at Chowan College  1970

All Coast Conference Guard 1971

Played at Hamden Sydney College

All Mason Dixon  Conference Offensive Guard  1973

All Star Divison III Offensive Guard

Graduate Assistant  Hampden Sydney College 1974-1975

Coaching Experience

Huguenot Academy 1977-1995

Tabb High HS- Offensive Coordinator  1996-1998

Cumberland HS- Head Coach 1999

King William H.S.  Offensive Coordinator, Associate Head Coach  2000-2007

Henrico H.S. Offensive Coordinator  2008-2010

JR Tucker HS Offensive Coordinator 2011-2017

Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Offensive Coordinator  2018-2021

Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Head Coach 2018-2021

Coaching Awards

Touch Down Club Coach of the Year  1983

Richmond Times Dispatch Metro  Coach of the Year  1983

VAAC Coach of the Year  1998

VAAC  Coach of the Year 1989

VCC Coach of the Year 1991

VCC Coach of the Year 1993

VCC Coach of the Year 1994

VISL Coach of the Year 2021

Coach Chris Hamner ~ Head Boys' Varsity Basketball Coach

Chris Hamner is the head Boys’ basketball coach at Blessed Sacrament Huguenot School. Prior to Blessed Sacrament Huguenot he coached basketball at James River High School from 2008-2014. While at James River, Coach Hamner led the JV team to an undefeated regular season and also helped lead the Varsity to a school record in wins two consecutive years. Coach Hamner is in his 6th season at BSH. He has led the Knights to 3 straight winning seasons coming into the 2021-2022 season.

Chris has lived in the Richmond area his whole life and attended Catholic Schools his entire childhood. Chris works for Alpha Wealth Advisors, a wealth management firm in Innsbrook, that specializes in administering 401(k) plans. Prior to Alpha Wealth, Chris worked for St. Edward-Epiphany Catholic School, Chesterfield County Public Schools, and Minor League Baseball.

Chris and his wife Katie are parents to a seven year old daughter (Reese), a four year old daughter (Brooks), and a one year old son (Crew). They live in the Midlothian area.

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hawkins_jonathan

Mr. Jonathan Hawkins ~ Math

I was born in Richmond and grew up in the Midlothian area. I have also lived in Clemson, South
Carolina and Boulder, Colorado while attending college.
I studied Agricultural Economics at Clemson University and earned a BA in History at the
University of Colorado Boulder.
This is my fifth year at Blessed Sacrament Huguenot. I have truly found a family and home
here, and I am committed to developing the whole student, not just academically.
I currently teach Prep School Math (all levels) and Algebra I.
In addition to teaching mathematics, I coach Varsity Golf.
Outside of BSH, I spend as much of my time as I can with my new grandson. Otherwise, I enjoy
playing golf, working with my two Golden Retrievers, biking and swimming.

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ringling_catherine

Mrs. Catherine Ringling ~ Asst. Director of Development & Volleyball Coach

I grew up in Meriden, CT, the youngest of six children. I attended Choate Rosemary Hall, a college prep school in Wallingford, CT, after which I attended Bates College in Lewiston, ME. I earned a B.S. in Chemistry and was a member of the Bates Women’s Varsity Volleyball team all four of my years. Go Bobcats!

For eight years, I worked for Pfizer Inc. in Groton, CT conducting Toxicology Studies, during which time I met my husband Justin. In 2012, we moved to Powhatan, VA from Rhode Island along with our two children, Tyler and Tabitha. Tabitha has attended BSH since the 2nd grade and graduates June of 2023.

I am a parishioner at St. John Neumann Catholic Church where I am also a member of their choir, as well as a cantor. I enjoy traveling with my husband and going to the beach with family and friends.

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poore_james

Mr. James Poore ~ Social Studies

I grew up in Amelia County on a farm and attended Hampden Sydney College where I majored in History and played baseball. While at Hampden Sydney College, I also participated in the Glee Club and was the school mascot during basketball season. I was known as the “Bleacher Creature.” I have spent 25 years on the BSH campus as both a student and as a teacher and have loved every minute of it. I currently reside in Amelia with my wife Lindsey and our two children Willie and Avery, both of whom attend BSH. I enjoy playing and coaching sports as well as rooting for my favorite teams.

 

Coach Poore

In 22 years at the helm Coach Poore’s teams have qualified for the VISSA State Tournament 16 times while winning 2 state championships in 2010 and 2012. His 2011 team finished runner up. Along with coaching at BSH Coach Poore has also been the Head Coach for Powhatan’s Post 201 and also Coached the Richmond Braves 17U Travel Team . Coach Poore also served as a pitching instructor at RISE . During Coach Poore’s career he has coached numerous Division I, II, III and professional players.

Hampden Sydney College—B.A History Appointed 2000

VCC All Conference 1994, 1995, 1996
VISSA All State 1994, 1995, 1996
Richmond Times Dispatch All Metro Honorable Mention 1995 Utility
Played Division III College Baseball (HSC) P. 1B. OF 1996-1999
All ODAC Academic Team 1996-1997
VCC Coach of the Year 2003, 2008, 2009
VISSA DIII State Coach of the Year 2004, 2010, 2012

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lovern_grayson

Mr. Grayson Lovern ~ Social Studies (Social Studies Department Chair)

B.A. – History, University of Georgia ’11
M.A.T. – Social Studies Education, University of Georgia ’13
High School Social Studies | Athletics Coordinator |Technology Coordinator |Soccer Coach

Originally from Georgia, my family and I have called BSH home since 2014. I enjoy the opportunities provided by BSH to help students develop the important critical thinking and communicative skills to navigate our ever-changing world. In addition to teaching high school social studies, I also work with the athletic department and coordinate the school’s on-campus technological needs. In the spring, you can find me after school on the soccer field assisting with the school’s soccer program.

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