April 18, 2013
Basketball Teams Celebrate Season With End Of Year Awards Banquet
The Apprentice School Basketball teams celebrated their 2012-13 seasons on Thursday night with the annual End of Year Awards banquet held at the Point Plaza Suites in Newport News.
February 24, 2013
Big Second Half Run Lifts Lady Builders Over Virginia University Lynchburg 64-50
The Apprentice School Lady Builders closed out their 2012-13 season on Sunday with a 21-3 run to start the second half and defeat Virginia University of Lynchburg 64-50 on Senior Day.
February 20, 2013
Late Flurry Lifts Lady Builders To 58-56 Win At Washington Adventist
Junior Danita Whitaker scored 24 points, hauled in 14 rebounds and hit a free throw with seven seconds left to help ice a 58-56 Apprentice School win at NCAA Division II Washington Adventist on Wednesday night.
February 9, 2013
Lady Builders Lose 78-56 At Voorhees
Junior Christina Licano scored 16 points to lead three Lady Builders in double figures as the Apprentice School fell 78-56 at NAIA Division I Voorhees College on Saturday afternoon.
February 8, 2013
Apprentice School Weekend Preview - Feb. 8-9
A weekend of basketball will take over the Apprentice School athletic schedules starting tonight in Lynchburg.
February 5, 2013
Lady Builders Stumble At Home In 52-38 Loss To Southern Virginia
Sophomore Shanae Hilliard had 18 points, six rebounds and four steals to lead the Apprentice School on Tuesday night as they fell 52-38 to Southern Virginia University in a U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association contest.
February 1, 2013
Late Rally Falls Short As Lady Builders Lose 64-56 At Virginia University-Lynchburg
Junior Danita Whitaker scored 21 points and hauled in 11 rebounds as the Apprentice School made a second half rally and fell short in losing 64-56 at Virginia University of Lynchburg on Friday night at Lynchburg City Armory.
February 1, 2013
Basketball Teams Face Key USCAA Weekend Starting With Lady Builders Tonight
Both Apprentice School basketball teams face key U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association contests this weekend as bids to the national championships are scheduled to be awarded in two weeks.
January 23, 2013
Lady Builders Hold Off Washington Adventist 61-57
The Apprentice School Lady Builders held off a late charge from the Washington Adventist University Lady Shock to take a 61-57 U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association decision on Wednesday night.
January 22, 2013
Apprentice Hoopsters Earn USCAA Player Of The Week Honors
A pair of Apprentice School basketball players were recognized for their efforts in last weekend's Martin Luther King Classic as Tevin Andrews and Danita Whitaker were named U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Players Of The Week.
January 20, 2013
Lady Builders Topple Briarcliffe 68-52
The Apprentice School Lady Builders completed a perfect weekend in the 2013 Martin Luther King Classic on Sunday avenging an earlier loss to Briarcliffe College with a 68-52 win.
January 19, 2013
33 Straight Points Helps Lady Builders Snap Eight-Game Skid With 76-51 Win Over Berkeley
A run for the record books on Friday night helped the Apprentice School Lady Builders snap an eight-game losing streak by defeating Berkeley College 76-51 in the 2013 Martin Luther King Classic.
January 17, 2013
2013 Martin Luther King Classic Schedule Changes
This weekend's third annual Martin Luther King Classic has had schedule adjustments, see below for the new schedule of games starting Friday night at 6 pm.
January 13, 2013
Lady Builders Fall 65-61 To Berkeley College
Sophomore Shane Hilliard scored a career high 25 points hitting five 3-pointers as the Apprentice School fell 65-61 on Sunday to Berkeley College in a U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association matchup.
January 12, 2013
Second Half Run Leads St Joseph's-Brooklyn Over Lady Builders 74-63
Shanae Hilliard scored a career-best 22 points and hauled in a career-best 15 rebounds as the Apprentice School fell to St. Joseph's College-Brooklyn 74-63 on Saturday night.
January 11, 2013
Lady Builders Hit Big Apple For 3-Game New York Swing
The Apprentice School Lady Builders hit the Big Apple this weekend for three U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association games starting Friday night with Briarcliffe College.
January 11, 2013
First Half Run Sinks Lady Builders In Loss To Briarcliffe
Briarcliffe College used a 14-0 run in the first half to take control of the game and defeat Apprentice School 71-40 on Friday night at Island Gardens in a U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association matchup.
January 8, 2013
Lady Builders Start 2013 With Road Trip To Southern Virginia
The Apprentice School Lady Builders return to action to start their 2013 schedule heading to Buena Vista, Va. tonight to face U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association in-state rival Southern Virginia University.
January 8, 2013
Late Rally Falls Short As Apprentice School Loses 52-49 At Southern Virginia
Junior Danita Whitaker had team-highs of 15 points, 13 rebounds and six steals as the Apprentice School started the 2013 portion of its schedule losing 52-49 at U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association rival Southern Virginia University on Tuesday night.
December 30, 2012
Lady Builders Lose 70-64 To Wheaton (MA) In Third-Place Game Of Coaches Vs. Cancer Tournament
Freshman Kenya Wilkerson scored a career high 24 points as the Apprentice School fell to Wheaton College (MA) 70-64 in the third place game at the York College Coaches vs. Cancer Tournament on Sunday afternoon.
December 29, 2012
Lady Builders Lose York College Tournament Opener 73-51 To TCNJ
Tysheka Simpson scored 17 points and Shanae Hilliard added 13 for the Apprentice School on Saturday night as they fell 73-51 to The College of New Jersey in the opening round of the York College (PA) Coaches vs. Cancer Tournament.
December 28, 2012
Lady Builders Travel To York College Coaches Vs. Cancer Tournament
The Apprentice School Lady Builders return to action on Saturday to conclude a tournament-filled December as they participate in the 6th annual York College (PA) Coaches vs. Cancer Tournament.
December 16, 2012
Second Half Cold Spell Drops Lady Builders In 71-69 Loss To UC-Clermont
The Apprentice School Lady Builders fell victim to a 16-4 run in the first 6:20 of the second half and lost on Sunday to University of Cincinnati-Clermont 71-69 in the final day of the Hill City Classic at the Lynchburg Armory.
December 15, 2012
Bluefield Pulls Away In Second Half For 84-52 Win Over Lady Builders
Bluefield College, who entered the game ranked fifth in the National Christian College Athletic Association poll, shot 54% in the second half and pulled away from the Apprentice School for an 84-52 win in the Hill City Classic on Saturday.
December 14, 2012
Lady Builders Hit Lynchburg For Hill City Classic
The Apprentice School Lady Builders are in the middle of their tournament month this weekend as they travel to Lynchburg, Va. for the first Hill City Classic hosted by Virginia University of Lynchburg at the Lynchburg City Armory.
December 8, 2012
Blistering First Half Run Lifts Lady Builders Over Central Penn 77-30
The Apprentice School Lady Builders used a 27-0 run over a nearly 11 minute span of the first half and cruised to a 77-30 win over Central Penn College in the final day of the Penn State Brandywine Holiday Classic.
December 7, 2012
Whitaker's Double-Double Leads Lady Builders Over Penn State Brandywine 55-49
Junior Danita Whitaker had 15 points and 17 rebounds to lead the Apprentice School on Friday night as they held off a feisty Penn State Brandywine 55-49 in the opening round of the Penn State Brandywine Holiday Classic.
December 6, 2012
Lady Builders Visit Pennsylvania For Start Of Tournament Month
The Apprentice School Lady Builders open a tournament filled December this weekend by participating in the Penn State Brandywine Holiday Classic in Media, Pennsylvania.
November 27, 2012
Lady Builders Return To Action Tonight At N.C. Wesleyan
The Apprentice School Lady Builders return to action tonight when they travel to Rocky Mount, NC for a 5:30 pm tip against N.C. Wesleyan College.
November 27, 2012
Strong Second Half Lifts Lady Builders Over N.C. Wesleyan 65-56
A strong second half rally from the Apprentice School Lady Builders on Tuesday night pushed them to a 65-56 victory over N.C. Wesleyan College at Everett Gymnasium on the NCWC campus.
November 17, 2012
Lady Builders Run Away From Bennett In 67-32 Win
Great Ships Classic Most Valuable Player Danita Whitaker had 11 points, 10 rebounds and a career-high seven steals as the Apprentice School defeated Bennett College 67-32 in the final game of the 2012 Great Ships Classic on Saturday.
November 17, 2012
Lady Builders Hold Off Feisty Penn State Fayette 76-72 In Great Ships Classic
Junior April McCoy had 22 points and 13 rebounds as the Apprentice School Lady Builders held off a feisty Penn State Fayette squad for a 76-72 win in the Great Ships Classic on Friday night.
November 16, 2012
Apprentice School Weekend Preview - Nov. 16-17
The weekend brings plenty of Apprentice School athletic action as the wrestling team ventures to Florida, the men go across the water to Virginia Wesleyan while the women host the annual Great Ships Classic.
November 10, 2012
Lady Builders Fall 66-54 To Carlow
Carlow University used a 10-0 run over a 3:45 span early in the second half to pull away from the Apprentice School on Saturday for a 66-54 victory in the Penn State Greater Allegheny USCAA Tipoff Tournament.
November 9, 2012
Builder Weekend Preview - Nov. 9-10
For those who wish to keep up with all of the Apprentice School teams in action this weekend, this fact sheet will provide info to follow all results of a busy Apprentice School athletic weekend.
November 9, 2012
Lady Builders Stumble In Season Opener 87-41 To Central Methodist
Sophomore Shanae Hilliard scored 15 points and senior Jasmine Pringle added 10 as the Apprentice School Lady Builders opened their 2012-13 season losing 87-41 to NAIA Division II Central Methodist University (MO) in the Penn State Greater Allegheny USCAA Tipoff on Friday afternoon.
October 16, 2012
Apprentice School Winter Schedules Released
The Apprentice School winter seasons are not far off from starting up as the schedules for both basketball teams and wrestling team were announced on Tuesday.
July 11, 2012
Six Student-Athletes Named To VaSID Academic All-State
The Virginia Sports Information Directors Academic All-State team was announced on Wednesday afternoon and six Apprentice School athletes were named to the list recognizing top academic and athletic accomplishments from the 2011-12 season.
June 21, 2012
Builders Finish Second In VaSID All-Sports Survey - Best Finish Ever
The Apprentice School Athletic Department earned an honor on Thursday from the Virginia Sports Information Directors Association as the Builders finished second in the VaSID All-Sports College Division Survey.
June 19, 2012
Builders Finish Fifth In USCAA Directors Cup
The Apprentice School Athletic Department recently was recognized at the U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association National Convention equaling its best finish in the Directors Cup with a fifth place showing.
March 27, 2012
Basketball Teams Honored At Post-Season Banquet
With family, friends and supporters from all areas of the Apprentice School, the 2011-12 basketball seasons officially concluded on Tuesday night with the Post Season Awards Banquet.
March 8, 2012
Lady Builders Season Ends In 82-75 Loss To Lindenwood-Belleville
The Apprentice School Lady Builders saw the most successful season in over 10 years come to an end on Thursday morning as they lost 82-75 to Lindenwood-Belleville in the consolation game of the USCAA Nationals.
March 7, 2012
Lady Builders Fall To St. Mary Of The Woods 65-56
Coutney Collins scored 14 points to lead the Apprentice School on Wednesday morning, but a second half rally from St. Mary Of The Woods proved to be a hump the Lady Builders couldn’t overcome as they lost 65-56 in the U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association National Championships.
March 6, 2012
Three Builders Named To USCAA All-American Teams
Three Apprentice School basketball players were recognized on Tuesday night by being named to the U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association All-American teams at the pre-tournament banquet for the USCAA Nationals.
March 1, 2012
Women's Basketball Team Featured on Shipyard Focus NNS Internet Show
With an incredible regular-season performance, the Apprentice School Lady Builders were featured on an internet TV news show produced by Newport News Shipyard Communications that was released on Wednesday.
February 28, 2012
Time To Dance - Both Apprentice School Basketball Teams Earn USCAA National Tournament Bids
Both Apprentice School basketball teams learned on Tuesday night that they received bids to the 2012 U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association National Championships held March 7-10 in Uniontown, Pa. on the campus of Penn State Fayette.
February 28, 2012
Lady Builders Set Regular Season Wins Mark With 58-37 Triumph Over Shock
Senior Denise Hamilton scored 18 points and sophomore Christina Licano added 10 points as the Apprentice School defeated NCAA Division II Washington Adventist 58-37 to end the regular season on Tuesday night.
February 26, 2012
Lady Builders Tie Regular Season Wins Record With 67-63 Win Over Dragons
In a contest that saw nine ties and 18 lead changes, a 9-2 run over a four minute span late in the second half helped the Apprentice School Lady Builders overtake Virginia University of Lynchburg and score a 67-63 win on Senior Day Sunday.
February 14, 2012
USCAA Coaches Polls - Lady Builders 2nd/Men 6th
The latest U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association Coaches Polls were released on Tuesday morning and the Apprentice School basketball teams are still ranked in the top six in the country.
February 12, 2012
Williams Jumper With 30 Seconds Left Lifts Lady Builders Over Berkeley 59-58
The Apprentice School Lady Builders rebounded from a tough loss on Saturday night to take a 59-58 victory over Berkeley College (NY) on Sunday at Baruch College.
February 11, 2012
Lady Builders 10-Game Winning Streak Snapped In 58-53 Loss At Briarcliffe
The Apprentice School Lady Builders saw their 10-game winning streak snapped on Saturday night losing to fourth-ranked Briarcliffe College 58-53 in Seaford, NY.
February 10, 2012
Apprentice Athletics - Feb. 11 weekend preview
Notes and tidbits about a busy weekend for Apprentice School athletics.
February 4, 2012
Lady Builders Take Win #20 Knocking Off Bennett 68-55
Senior Denise Hamilton scored a career-high 21 points and junior Jasmine Pringle added 12 as the Apprentice School defeated Bennett College 68-55 in a U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association matchup on Saturday afternoon.
February 2, 2012
Upcoming Basketball Schedule Changes - UPDATED
A few games in the final month of the regular season have been shifted on both the men's and women's basketball schedules for the Apprentice School - including games scheduled this upcoming weekend
February 1, 2012
USCAA Basketball Polls - Men 4th, Women 2nd
The U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association Coaches Polls were announced on Tuesday and the Apprentice School stayed in the top four of the latest rankings.
February 1, 2012
Lady Builders Snag 58-54 Win At Southern Virginia
Sophomore Courtney Collins scored 19 points and freshman Shanae Hilliard added 12 as the Apprentice School held off a late Southern Virginia University rally for a key 58-54 U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association victory on Wednesday night.
January 25, 2012
Lady Builders Coach Visits Shipyard Foundry
Last Friday, Apprentice School Head Women’s Basketball Coach Lanica Williams-Tallon got to experience life as a molder apprentice when she was invited to the foundry for a large non-ferrous pour by Apprentice School Craft Instructor Stephan Robertson.
January 25, 2012
Lady Builders Hit 18-1 With 63-51 Win Over Washington Adventist
Sophomore Courtney Collins had a double-double of 13 points and 10 rebounds to lead three in double figures on Wednesday night as the Apprentice School defeated Washington Adventist University 63-51 in a U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association matchup.
January 24, 2012
Basketball Teams Remain Second And Third In USCAA Polls
The Apprentice School basketball teams continue to remain among the top of the U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association Coaches Polls that were released on Tuesday.
January 22, 2012
Second Half Flurry Leads Lady Builders Over Barber-Scotia 62-44
Senior Denise Hamilton scored 10 of her 19 points in the first half, while sophomore Courtney Collins and senior Tamara Davis scored all of their points in the second half as the Apprentice School pulled away in the second half for a 62-44 win at Barber-Scotia College on Sunday.
January 21, 2012
Second Half Run Leads Lady Builders Over Bennett 77-45
Junior Jasmine Pringle scored 19 points to lead four in double figures for the Apprentice School Lady Builders as they outscored Bennett 44-21 in the second half to cruise to a 77-45 win on Saturday afternoon.
January 18, 2012
Lady Builders Match Best Start In School History With 67-62 Win Over Southern Virginia
Sophomore Shanae Hilliard scored 17 points while fellow sophomore Courtney Collins added 16 as the Apprentice School Lady Builders used a 10-0 run over a three minute span in the final six minutes to break open a close game and defeat Southern Virginia University 67-62 on Wednesday night.
January 17, 2012
Lady Builders Second - Men Third In Latest USCAA Coaches Poll
The latest U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association Coaches Poll was announced on Monday and both Apprentice School basketball teams remained in the top three of the rankings.
January 15, 2012
Weekend Media Coverage For Apprentice School Athletics
The Apprentice School athletic teams got a good dose of media coverage over this weekend with the wrestling team taking fourth at the Virginia Duals and both basketball teams getting some ink time with sweeps of the Martin Luther King Classic.
January 15, 2012
First Half Runs Lead Lady Builders Over Berkeley 69-44
The Apprentice School Lady Builders opened the game on a 13-2 run and closed the half on an 18-4 run to put away Berkeley College (NY) 69-44 on Sunday in a battle of two top 10-ranked teams in the U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association.
January 14, 2012
Second-Ranked Apprentice School Rallies For 65-52 Win Over Third-Ranked Briarcliffe In MLK Classic
A contest between top three ranked teams in the U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association, one run broke the game open - and it was for the hosts.
January 13, 2012
Frantic Second Half Rally Leads Lady Builders Over Barber-Scotia 68-57
A wild 26-5 second half run over nine and a half minutes by the Apprentice School Lady Builders brought them back from a 16-point second half deficit to defeat Barber-Scotia College 68-57 in the first night of the Martin Luther King Classic at Apprentice Gym Friday.
January 12, 2012
Busy Local Weekend For Apprentice Athletics
If you’re a fan of Apprentice School athletics – this weekend is made for you. All three winter teams are in action and in town.
January 10, 2012
Get Ready For Winter At The Apprentice School Store
With money from the holidays - perfect place to look for new winter items to show your Builder pride - apprenticeschoolstore.com
January 9, 2012
Builders Hoops Teams Ranked Second In USCAA Polls
The Apprentice School men’s and women’s basketball teams started the 2012 portion of their schedules ranked second in the latest U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association Coaches Polls announced on Monday afternoon.
January 8, 2012
Balanced Lady Builders Knock Off St. Joseph's-Brooklyn 53-44
A strong Apprentice School defense held the visiting St. Joseph’s-Brooklyn Lady Bears to no field goals in an eight minute stretch of the second half to provide the spark in a 53-44 win on Sunday.
December 30, 2011
Lady Builders Lose First Game Of Season At Mount Olive 71-47
For the first time in the 2011-12 season, the Apprentice School Lady Builders fell as they lost at NCAA Division II Mount Olive 71-47 on Friday night.
December 20, 2011
Men Second While Women Third In Latest USCAA Coaches Polls
Coming off the best combined record to start a season in school history, the latest U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association Coaches Top 20 polls came out late Monday and the men's team stayed second while the women's team dropped a spot to third.
December 20, 2011
Collins, Andrews Named USCAA Players Of The Week
The U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association Players of the Week were announced on Tuesday afternoon and the Apprentice School came away with two awards for the week ending December 18.
December 14, 2011
Clutch Free Throws Late Lifts Lady Builders To 10-0 With 65-59 Win Over Averett
The Apprentice School Lady Builders closed the pre-Christmas portion of their schedule with a 6-for-6 foul line performance in the final 36 seconds to raise their record to 10-0 with a 65-59 victory over Averett University on Wednesday night.
December 13, 2011
Collins, Roes Named USCAA Athletes Of The Week
Apprentice School women’s basketball sophomore Courtney Collins and wrestling junior Stuart Roes were named U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association Players of the Week for the week ending December 11 on Tuesday.
December 12, 2011
Basketball Teams Remain #2 In Latest USCAA Coaches Polls
For the third week in a row, the Apprentice School basketball teams remain ranked second in the latest U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association Coaches Polls released on Monday afternoon.
December 10, 2011
Early Run Lifts Lady Builders Over Penn State Brandywine 75-60
Sophomore Courtney Collins scored 24 points, while senior Denise Hamilton added 18 as the Apprentice School used a 32-12 run to close the first half and take a 75-60 victory over Penn State Brandywine in the finals of the Penn State Brandywine Holiday Classic Saturday afternoon.
December 9, 2011
Lady Builders Topple Central Penn 80-37
Sophomore Courtney Collins scored a season-high 25 points and a game-high 12 rebounds as the Apprentice School defeated Central Penn College 80-37 in the opening round of the Penn State Brandywine Holiday Classic Friday night.
December 6, 2011
Hoops Teams Still Second In USCAA Polls - Men Host Mary Washington Tonight
Both Apprentice School basketball teams remained second in the latest USCAA Coaches Polls released on Monday night. The men's team returns to the home floor tonight at 7 pm hosting Mary Washington.
December 4, 2011
Lady Builders Knock Off Methodist 57-51
Senior Denise Hamilton scored 18 points while sophomore Courtney Collins added 13 as the Apprentice School lead from start to finish in defeating Methodist University 57-51 on Sunday afternoon.
December 2, 2011
Lady Builders Become Santa Helpers
One email - plus the search of a way for the women's basketball team to give to the community - equaled a heart-warming project for the Lady Builders this holiday season.
November 30, 2011
Basketball Teams Return To Action Starting Tonight
Now that the Thanksgiving holiday is over, it is time to get back to some Apprentice School basketball.
November 23, 2011
First USCAA Basketball Polls Released - Both Teams Ranked #2
The first U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association Coaches Poll was released on Wednesday afternoon and the Apprentice School basketball teams were ranked second in each division.
November 22, 2011
Lady Builders Hit 6-0 With 73-68 Win Over N.C. Wesleyan
Sophomore Courtney Collins scored 14 points to lead three in double figures as the Apprentice School closed its November portion of the schedule with a 73-68 win over N.C. Wesleyan College on Tuesday night.
November 19, 2011
Lady Builders Take 85-65 Win Over Penn State Fayette
Sophomore Courtney Collins scored 18 points with 10 rebounds and All-Great Ships Classic selection Jasmine Pringle added 13 points to lead four in double figures as Apprentice School defeated Penn State Fayette 85-65 in the Great Ships Classic on Saturday.
November 18, 2011
Lady Builders Roll 85-45 Over Christendom In Great Ships Classic
Junior Jasmine Pringle scored 17 points to lead three in double figures as the Apprentice School used a 23-0 run over a seven minute span to run away from visiting Christendom 85-45 in the opening round of the 2011 Great Ships Classic Friday night.
November 15, 2011
2011 Basketball Home Openers Tonight
The Apprentice School basketball teams will open their home seasons tonight with a doubleheader at Apprentice School gym. In the 6 pm opener, the Lady Builders (2-0) will take on Goucher College (0-0) while at 8 pm the men (3-0) will face Virginia University of Lynchburg (1-2).
November 15, 2011
Balanced Lady Builders Hold Off Pesky Gophers 69-64
Senior Denise Hamilton scored 15 points to lead four in double figures as the Apprentice School Lady Builders held off a pesky Goucher Gopher squad for a 69-64 win in the 2011-12 home opener on Tuesday night.
November 12, 2011
Lady Builders Roll To 94-57 Win At Penn College
Sophomore Danita Whitaker scored 17 points to pace six in double figures for the Apprentice School as they took a 94-57 win on Saturday over Penn College of Technology in a U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association contest.
November 11, 2011
Lady Builders Open Season With 81-43 Win At Pitt-Titusville
Senior Denise Hamilton scored 22 points, while sophomore Arynn Easom added 13 as the Apprentice School Lady Builders jumped out to a 41-22 halftime advantage and cruised to an 81-43 season-opening win at University of Pittsburgh-Titusville on Friday night.
November 10, 2011
What A Weekend - Football, Wrestling Along With Basketball Openers On Tap Starting Thursday
Four of six Apprentice School sports teams will see action over Nov. 10-12 with football ending its season in Florida, men's basketball opening its season in Elizabeth City, NC and both the women's basketball team and wrestling team competing in Pennsylvania.
October 5, 2011
2011-12 Apprentice School Winter Sports Schedules Released
As summer turns to fall and the Apprentice School football team approaches the halfway point of its season, it will not be that far away before the winter sports take center stage for the Builders
August 15, 2011
New features launched on GoBuilders.com - Text Messaging Service Started
A few tweaks have been made to gobuilders.com heading into the 2011-12 athletic year that could be beneficial for all fans of Apprentice School athletics.
July 14, 2011
New Apprentice School Clothing Items For Sale At Apprenticeschool.com
With the summertime heat in full force, come check out some of the latest updates to your online shopping stop for Apprentice School apparel, apprenticeschoolstore.com.
July 8, 2011
Six Builder Athletes Named To VaSID Academic All-State Team
On Friday, the 2010-11 Virginia Sports Information Directors Association Academic All-State team was announced and the Apprentice School had six student-athletes recognized among the 30 schools and 180 athletes.
June 22, 2011
Apprentice School Finishes Fourth In VaSID All-Sports Survey
The Virginia Sports Information Directors Association College Division All-Sports Survey was announced on Wednesday and the Apprentice School had one of its best finishes all-time in the poll.
April 13, 2011
Basketball Honors Awarded At Post-Season Banquet
The Apprentice School basketball teams held their post-season awards banquet on Tuesday night at the Point Plaza hotel where all of their post-season awards were handed out.
March 4, 2011
Lady Builders Take Seventh At USCAA Nationals - Defeat Penn State Brandywine 77-69
The Apprentice School Lady Builders jumped out to an early lead and held off a late rally from Penn State Brandywine to take a 77-69 decision in the seventh-place game of the USCAA Nationals on Friday morning.
March 3, 2011
Lady Builders Advance At USCAA With 84-52 Win Over Penn State Fayette
A balanced Apprentice School Lady Builders used a pair of strong runs in each half to defeat Penn State Fayette Roaring Lions 84-52 in the consolation round of the USCAA Nationals on Thursday afternoon.
March 2, 2011
Lady Builders Fall 68-60 In USCAA Opener To Penn State Beaver
A 21-7 run over a nearly eight minute span of the second half proved to be the deciding blow for the Apprentice School on Wednesday afternoon as they lost 68-60 to Penn State Beaver in the opening round of the USCAA Nationals in Uniontown, Pa.
February 26, 2011
Lady Builders End Regular Season With 96-38 Win Over Berkeley College
The Apprentice School Lady Builders ended their regular season on Saturday with a 96-38 win over Berkeley College on Senior Day at Apprentice Gym.
February 24, 2011
Lady Builders Earn Bid To 2011 USCAA National Championships
For the ninth time in school history and the first since the 2008-09 season, the Apprentice School Lady Builders have earned a bid to the United States Collegiate Athletic Association National Championships. The tournament begins on March 2 and runs through March 5 in Uniontown, Pa.
February 14, 2011
Lady Builders Cruise To 82-54 Win Over Washington Adventist
Freshman Danita Whitaker matched her career high with 21 points and junior Denise Hamilton added 19 as the Apprentice School jumped out early and never looked back in an 82-54 victory over Washington Adventist on Monday night.
February 12, 2011
Lady Builders Knock Off Washington Adventist 60-41
The Lady Builders snapped a two-game losing skid with a 60-41 win over NCAA Division II Washington Adventist University on Saturday night in Takoma Park, Md.
February 5, 2011
Frantic Second Half Rally Falls Short As Lady Builders Lose 65-58 To Southern Virginia
Junior Denise Hamilton matched her career high with 19 points and tied her career best with five steals as the Apprentice school put on a wild second half rally but fell short losing 65-58 to Southern Virginia on Saturday.
February 4, 2011
Winter Weekend Preview - Feb. 5
The women's basketball team returns to the home hardwood with a key USCAA matchup against in-state rival Southern Virginia on Saturday at 2 pm. Wrestling heads north to DuBois, Pa. to compete in the first USCAA National Invitational Duals and Championships tonight and Saturday.
February 2, 2011
Hoops Teams Ranked Heading Into Final Month Of Season
Both Apprentice School basketball teams are ranked in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association Top 10 heading into the final month of the 2010-11 season.
February 2, 2011
Lady Builders Rally But Fall 77-71 At N.C. Wesleyan
Juniors Denise Hamilton and Tamara Davis scored 18 and 17 points respectively for the Apprentice School on Wednesday night but an early 27-10 deficit proved too much to overcome as they lost 77-71 at N.C. Wesleyan.
January 29, 2011
Lady Builders Hold Off Pesky Bennett For 63-55 Win
The Apprentice School Lady Builders held off a pesky Bennett College squad on Saturday to take a 63-55 victory in Greensboro, N.C.
January 26, 2011
Lady Builders Postponed At Washington Adventist
The Apprentice School Lady Builders contest Wednesday night with Washington Adventist University has been postponed due to the snow storm that has hit the Baltimore, Maryland area.
January 23, 2011
Briarcliffe Rallies To Knock Off Lady Builders 69-59
The host Briarcliffe Seahawks slowly pulled away in the second half to defeat the Apprentice School 69-59 on Sunday afternoon.
January 22, 2011
Lady Builders Rally In Second Half To Knock Off St. Joseph's-Brooklyn 66-59
Junior Jasmine Pringle hit a pair of 3-pointers in a key 8-0 run in the second half and iced the game with four free throws in the final 15 seconds as Apprentice School defeated St. Joseph’s-Brooklyn 66-59 in a key U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association matchup Saturday night.
January 15, 2011
Lady Builders Sweep MLK Classic With 76-74 Win Over Robert Morris Springfield
Four 3-pointers from Tysheka Simpson in the second half and three free throws from Christina Licano in the final minute helped lead the Lady Builders over Robert Morris Springfield 76-74 on Saturday night.
January 14, 2011
Quick Start Leads To 76-39 Lady Builders Win Over Bennett In MLK Classic
A 20-6 start in the first ten minutes proved to be the jump start for the Apprentice School Lady Builders on Friday night as they blasted Bennett College 76-39 in day two of the 2011 Martin Luther King, Jr. Classic.
January 14, 2011
Lanica Williams-Tallon Named Associate Athletic Director
The Apprentice School announces that head women’s basketball coach Lanica Williams-Tallon will be appointed to the position of Associate Athletic Director. The Associate Athletic Director position is a recent addition to the organization structure of the Apprentice Athletics department. Coach Williams-Tallon was selected to fill the role as she carries on with her responsibilities as head coach of the Lady Builders.
January 13, 2011
Basketball Teams Host 2011 Martin Luther King Jr. Classic
Both Apprentice School basketball teams will hit the hardwood this weekend participating in the 2011 Martin Luther King Jr. Classic. Games begin tonight with the Lady Builders taking on Rhema Bible College at 6 pm, while the men hit the floor Friday night at 8 pm against Barber-Scotia College.
January 13, 2011
Lady Builders Hold Off Rhema Bible 68-57 In Day One Of MLK Classic
Three Apprentice School Lady Builders scored 12 points apiece as the hosts held off a feisty Rhema Bible College squad for a 68-57 victory in the opening game of the 2011 Martin Luther King Jr. Classic at Apprentice gym on Thursday night.
January 8, 2011
Lady Builders Lose 56-42 At Southern Virginia
The Apprentice School opened the 2011 portion of its schedule on Saturday with a 56-42 loss at U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association rival Southern Virginia.
January 5, 2011
Lady Builders Snap Skid With 97-51 Win Over N.C. Wesleyan
Sophomore Tysheka Simpson scored 21 points to lead five Lady Builders in double figures as Apprentice School snapped a four-game losing skid with a 97-51 win over N.C. Wesleyan College on Wednesday night.
December 30, 2010
Lady Builders Return Home Today At 5 pm Facing Washington & Lee
If you're looking for something to break the holidays up, come out to Apprentice Gymnasium this afternoon as at 5 pm the Apprentice School Lady Builders return home to face Washington & Lee University.
December 30, 2010
Lady Builders Close 2010 With 64-52 Loss To Washington & Lee
Sophomore Arynn Easom and junior Tamara Davis scored 15 points apiece as the Apprentice School Lady Builders closed out the 2010 portion of their schedule falling 64-52 to Washington & Lee on Thursday night.
December 17, 2010
18-8 Run Sinks Lady Builders In 68-59 Loss At Averett
After a tightly contested first half, Averett University outscored the Apprentice School 18-8 over the last 7:32 on Friday night to take a 68-59 victory at the Grant Center in Danville.
December 16, 2010
2010-11 Winter Weekend Preview - Dec. 17-19
If Mother Nature will allow, all three Apprentice School winter sports teams will be in action this coming weekend.
December 11, 2010
Lady Builders Drops 83-77 Decision To Penn State-Brandywine
A tough second-half stretch by the hosts allowed them to pull away from the Lady Builders giving Penn State-Brandywine an 83-77 win on Saturday afternoon.
December 10, 2010
Lady Builders Streak Snapped At Seven In 66-63 Loss To Rochester College
Freshman Courtney Collins scored a season-high 25 points but the Apprentice School Lady Builders saw their season-opening seven-game winning streak come to an end on Friday night falling 66-63 to Rochester College in the Penn State Brandywine/USCAA Classic.
December 10, 2010
Winter Weekend Preview - Dec. 10-12
A busy weekend for Apprentice School athletics as the Lady Builders participate in the Penn State Brandywine/USCAA Classic, while the men's basketball team takes on Williamson Trade and Penn State York and the wrestlers participate in the UMBC Duals.
December 4, 2010
Last Minute Rally Lifts Lady Builders Over Salisbury 65-60
The Apprentice School Lady Builders went 8-for-8 from the foul line in the last 53 seconds as they came from behind to defeat Salisbury 65-60 in the final day of the Salisbury Optimist Classic.
December 2, 2010
Winter Weekend Previews - Dec. 3-6
All three Apprentice School teams are in action over this coming weekend as the men make another swing in the Carolinas facing Barber-Scotia and Francis Marion. The women travel to Salisbury while the wrestlers visit the York Spartan Invitational
November 29, 2010
Lady Builders Go To 6-0 With 69-59 Win At Goucher
Freshman Courtney Collins scored 20 of her 22 points in the second half as the Apprentice School defeated Goucher College 69-59 on Monday night at Decker Sports & Rec Center on the Goucher campus.
November 20, 2010
Lady Builders Sweep Home Weekend With 90-44 Win Over Penn State Fayette
Freshman Danita Whitaker scored 15 points and earned All-Great Ships Classic honors as The Apprentice School defeated Penn State Fayette 90-44 in the final game of the Great Ships Classic on Saturday.
November 19, 2010
Apprentice School Weekend Preview - Nov. 19-20
All three winter sports teams take to action this weekend with the women's basketball and wrestling competing on Friday night and all three teams going at it on Saturday.
November 19, 2010
Second Half Rally Lifts Lady Builders Over Briarcliffe In Home Opener 76-70
A Tamara Davis 3-pointer with one minute left in the second half put the Apprentice School ahead to stay as they came back from an eight-point halftime deficit to defeat Briarcliffe College 76-70 in the nightcap of the Great Ships Classic on Friday night.
November 14, 2010
Second Half Explosion Lifts Lady Builders Over Central Maine 86-62
The Apprentice School used a 10-0 run early in the second half and pulled away for an 86-62 win over U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association member Central Maine CC on Sunday.
November 13, 2010
Lady Builders Knock Off Central Maine 86-49
Sophomore Courtney Collins scored 18 points to lead four in double figures for the Apprentice School as they defeated U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association member Central Maine CC 86-49 on Saturday.
November 12, 2010
Lady Builders Open With 84-52 USCAA Win Over Southern Maine
Freshman Danita Whitaker started her collegiate career with a bang scoring 21 points and hauling in 12 rebounds coming off the bench as Apprentice School defeated Southern Maine CC 84-52 in a U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association matchup Friday night.
November 11, 2010
Lady Builders Open With Three-Game Swing In Maine
The Apprentice School Lady Builders open their 2010-11 season on Friday night in South Portland, Maine as they'll take on a pair of U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association opponents in a three-game swing.
October 6, 2010
2010-11 Apprentice School Winter Schedules Released
The winter sports seasons for the Apprentice School aren't too far off and now you can see where your favorite team will be playing this year as the schedules were released on Tuesday.
April 27, 2010
Winter Awards Banquet
On Friday, April 23, the winter sports teams of The Apprentice School gathered at Point Plaza Hotel in Newport News to announce their team award winners for the 2009-10 season.
March 2, 2010
Three Basketball Players Named To USCAA All-American Teams
At the USCAA National Championship banquet on Tuesday night, three Apprentice School players were honored with All-American awards .
February 21, 2010
Lady Builders Season Ends With 75-51 Loss At UDC
The Apprentice School womens basketball season came to an end on Sunday at the UDC Sports Complex as the Lady Builders fell 75-51 to the host University of District of Columbia.
February 19, 2010
Second Half Run Falls Short As Lady Builders Lose 61-57 To Bluefield
A second half rally fell short on Friday night as the Apprentice School lost 61-57 to NAIA Division II Bluefield College at Hampton Universitys Holland Hall.
February 14, 2010
Pringle's Free Throw With Four Seconds Left Lifts Lady Builders Over St. Joseph's-Brooklyn 75-74
Freshman Jasmine Pringle hit one of two free throws with four seconds left as the Apprentice School scored a 75-74 victory over St. Josephs-Brooklyn on Sunday at Hampton Universitys Holland Hall.
February 13, 2010
Lady Builders Fall 58-40 At Southern Virginia
A frigid second half shooting domed the Lady Builders as Southern Virginia University defeated The Apprentice School 58-40 in a U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association matchup on Saturday.
February 12, 2010
Basketball Schedule Changes - Home Games Moved
As a result of the snow storms of the past two weeks, the Apprentice Athletic Facility will not be able to support hosting the final five regular season basketball games.
February 8, 2010
Basketball Schedules Get Tweaked
Both basketball teams had their schedules adjusted as result of the snow storm that socked the Washington, DC/Baltimore area last weekend.
January 28, 2010
Lady Builders Top Washington Adventist 64-48
Sophomore Jasmine Gerald scored 20 points to lead four in double figures as the Apprentice School Lady Builders knocked off NCAA Division II Washington Adventist 64-48 on Thursday night at The Pitt.
January 20, 2010
UDC Knocks Off Lady Builders 72-59
Sophomore Jasmine Gerald scored a career high 25 points hitting four 3-pointers and senior Shameka Warren added 12 points as the Apprentice School rallied in the second half but fell 72-59 to University of District of Columbia on Wednesday night.
January 15, 2010
Lady Builders Fall 61-58 At Bennett
Kennetta Johnson hit three free throws in the last 14 seconds to seal the victory for homestanding Bennett College as they defeated the Apprentice School 61-58 on Friday night.
January 12, 2010
Lady Builders Rally From Down Nine To Beat NAIA Division I Voorhees 74-63
Sophomore Tamara Davis scored 22 points and hauled in 10 rebounds to lead four in double figures for the Apprentice School as they used a 16-5 run in the last 4:30 to pull away from NAIA Division I Voorhees College 74-63 on Tuesday night.
January 9, 2010
Lady Builders Snap Skid In 83-60 Win Over Southern Virginia
Sophomore Ashley Johnson scored a career-high 21 points nailing five 3-pointers to pace four in double figures as the Apprentice School to an 83-60 victory over Southern Virginia University to snap a three-game losing skid on Saturday.
January 6, 2010
Lady Builders Fall 62-41 At Virginia Union
Junior Tyisha Battle had a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds, while sophomore Tamara Davis added 10 points, eight rebounds and five steals as the Apprentice School fell to NCAA Division II Virginia Union University 62-41 on Wednesday night.
December 30, 2009
Lady Builders Fall 85-57 To Chowan
The Apprentice School closed out the 2009 portion of its schedule on Wednesday night falling 85-57 to the visiting Chowan Hawks.
December 19, 2009
Lady Builders Fall 65-60 To Wesley
Junior Tyisha Battle scored a career-high 25 points and hauled in a game-high 12 rebounds as The Apprentice School took a lead with two minutes left but fell short in its comeback falling 65-60 to Wesley College on Saturday.
December 13, 2009
Lady Builders Defeat Briarcliffe 60-37
A balanced Lady Builder attack defeated Briarcliffe College 60-37 in a USCAA matchup on Sunday at Island Gardens in Long Island, NY.
December 12, 2009
Lady Builders Fall 62-47 At US Merchant Marine Academy
Sophomore Jasmine Gerald scored a season high 17 points as The Apprentice School lost to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy 62-47 on Saturday in a non-conference matchup.
December 6, 2009
Lady Builders Snap Four-Game Skid With 88-45 Win Over N.C. Wesleyan
Starting the game with a 19-0 run, the Apprentice School Lady Builders never looked back as they snapped a four-game losing skid with an 88-45 victory at N.C. Wesleyan College on Sunday afternoon.
December 5, 2009
Lady Builders Open Road Swing With 67-32 Loss To Cheyney
The Apprentice School womens basketball team opened a four-game road swing on a tough note Saturday losing to NCAA Division II Cheyney University 67-32.
December 2, 2009
Quick Start Lifts St. Paul's Over Apprentice School 77-51
The visiting St. Pauls Tigers scored the first 11 points of the game and defeated The Apprentice School 77-51 on Wednesday night
November 28, 2009
Late Rally Lifts Virginia Wesleyan Over Lady Builders 64-57
An 8-0 run over a 3:02 span late in the second half proved to be the difference as Virginia Wesleyan College defeated The Apprentice School 64-57 in the second day of the Methodist Turkey Shootout at the Riddle Center on Saturday.
November 27, 2009
Lady Builders Fall 74-55 At Methodist
Sophomore LaTorya Grimes scored 16 points and hauled in 11 rebounds as the Apprentice School lost to Methodist University 74-55 in the first game of the Methodist Turkey Shootout at the Riddle Center.
November 21, 2009
Lady Builders Top Briarcliffe 69-48 In Great Ships Finale
Sophomore Tamara Davis scored a game-high 21 points and earned MVP honors as The Apprentice School defeated Briarcliffe College 69-48 in the final day of the Great Ships Classic.
November 20, 2009
Lady Builders Open home Slate With 81-39 Win Over Penn State Fayette
The Apprentice School womens basketball team opened the home schedule on Friday night with an 81-39 victory over Penn State Fayette in the opening round of the Great Ships Classic.
November 20, 2009
Women's Basketball Opens With Great Ships Tipoff
The Apprentice School women's basketball team opens its home schedule on November 20-21 as they host the 6th annual Great Ships Tipoff Classic.
November 15, 2009
Lady Builders Fall 64-55 To Penn State Beaver In Tournament Final
Monaca, Pa. The Apprentice School fell to the host Penn State Beaver Lions 64-55 in the championship game of the Penn State Beaver/USCAA Tipoff Tournament at Beaver Fieldhouse on Sunday.
November 14, 2009
Lady Builders Open With 72-39 Win Over Pitt-Titusville
Junior Tyisha Battle scored 21 points and hauled in 15 rebounds as the Apprentice School raced out to a 40-21 halftime lead en route to a 72-39 victory over Pitt-Titusville in the first round of the Penn State Beaver/USCAA Tipoff Tournament on Saturday.
November 8, 2009
Lady Builders Fall At Elon In Exhibition Game
Freshman Jasmine Pringle scored 10 points to lead the Lady Builders basketball team in a 100-32 loss at NCAA Division I Elon University in an exhibition game on Sunday.
Season complete. Check back later for next season's schedule.
| Fri., Jan. 18 | Women's Basketball vs. Barber-Scotia | W, 1-0 | Final |
| Fri., Jan. 18 | Women's Basketball vs. Berkeley (NY) | W, 76-51 | Final |
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| Sun., Jan. 20 | Women's Basketball vs. Briarcliffe (NY) | W, 68-52 | Final |
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| Wed., Jan. 23 | Women's Basketball vs. Washington Adventist | W, 61-57 | Final |
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| Fri., Feb. 1 | Women's Basketball at Virginia-Lynchburg | L, 64-56 | Final |
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| Tue., Feb. 5 | Women's Basketball vs. Southern Va. | L, 52-38 | Final |
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| Sat., Feb. 9 | Women's Basketball at Voorhees (SC) | L, 78-56 | Final |
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| Sun., Feb. 10 | Women's Basketball at Barber-Scotia | W, 1-0 | Final |
| Wed., Feb. 20 | Women's Basketball at Washington Adventist | W, 58-56 | Final |
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| Sun., Feb. 24 | Women's Basketball vs. Virginia-Lynchburg | W, 64-50 | Final |
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