Isle of Wight Academy gets homecoming win
Published 4:52 pm Thursday, October 13, 2022
- IWA Chargers and Norfolk Christian Ambassadors face off. (Photo by Stephen Faleski | The Smithfield Times)
Isle of Wight Academy made homecoming sweeter on Oct. 7 by picking up its first win of the season, beating Norfolk Christian 35-14.
The Chargers, 1-4, were led by senior running back Jackson Cofer, who ran for 156 yards and two touchdowns. Sophomore quarterback Jason Chapman threw a touchdown pass and ran for another.
Norfolk Christian fell to 0-5. IWA plays again on Oct. 22 at Christchurch School.
Festivities included an After Party featuring the Heather Edwards Band and the 1997 IWA State Football Champions. IWA’s Macy Hooper, daughter of Chris and Julia Hooper of Smithfield, was crowned Homecoming Queen. Faith Hall of Smithfield served as Grand Marshal of the Homecoming Parade and Thomas and Beth Darden, of Smithfield, were honored as Alumnus of the Year.
Below are some photos of The Smithfield Times’ and IWA’s coverage of the event.
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- The IWA Chargers take the field. (Photo by Stephen Faleski | The Smithfield Times)
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- IWA Chargers and Norfolk Christian Ambassadors line up. (Photo by Stephen Faleski | The Smithfield Times)
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- A Charger prepares to go for the ball. (Photo by Stephen Faleski | The Smithfield Times)
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- IWA Charters and Norfolk Christian Ambassadors fight for control of the ball. (Photo by Stephen Faleski | The Smithfield Times)
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- IWA Chargers and Norfolk Christian Ambassadors collide. (Photo by Stephen Faleski | The Smithfield Times)
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- An IWA student mans a Lion King-themed float. (Photo by Stephen Faleski | The Smithfield Times)
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- The senior class float passes by. (Photo by Stephen Faleski | The Smithfield Times)
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- IWA’s 2021 homecoming queen, Lily Jones, waves to the crowd during the halftime parade. (Photo by Stephen Faleski | The Smithfield Times)
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- Norfolk Christian players chase an IWA Charger on the field. (Photo submitted by IWA)
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- Faith Hall of Smithfield, who served as Grand Marshal of the Homecoming Parade, sits with IWA student Lena Doggett. (Photo submitted by IWA)
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- Last year’s homecoming queen, Lily Jones, crowns 2022’s queen, Macy Hooper. (Photo submitted by IWA)
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- Thomas and Beth Darden of Smithfield were honored as Alumnus of the Year. (Photo submitted by IWA)
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- The Heather Edwards Band sets up to perform at the After Party. (Photo submitted by IWA)
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- The IWA 1997 state champions reunite during IWA’s Homecoming After Party. (Photo submitted by IWA)
