Lynne Gilbert, Longwood College ‘84, Builds Softball Programs with “Half Full” Attitude
Release Date: 07/25/2025
Julie Dayton (Part 2 of 2), Longwood College Field Hockey and Lacrosse ’81 Leads St. Catherine's Athletics Over 25-year career
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In part two of this two-part series, Julie talks about her passion for St. Catherine’s and recognizes fellow Longwood grad '71 and former St. Catherine's and Virginia lacrosse and field hockey coach, Linda Southworth. Finally, Julie recalls perhaps her biggest St. Catherine's honor - Julie Dayton Field at Performance Park. This episode is part two of a two-part series.
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Julie Dayton (Part 1 of 2), Longwood College Field Hockey and Lacrosse ’81 Develops into All-American and Championship Coach
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Recruited by Longwood to play field hockey, Julie Dayton picked up lacrosse from her college coach. With her speed and athleticism, she developed into a two-time All-American and a member of the US National Team. After assisting Jane Miller in both sports at Virginia, she led the Virginia and Dartmouth Field Hockey teams. This episode is part one of a two-part series.
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Kiki McIntyre, Longwood Basketball ’25, Transitions from Steal Queen to Law Career
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For one season, no one in Longwood Women’s Basketball history did it better than Kiki McIntyre. She racked up 130 steals and averaged 3.82. Both ranked her top 3 in the nation. After graduation, she started her new career as a paralegal with a major law firm in Richmond, Va. Listen to Kiki talk about the art of stealing and her first step toward her professional goal as a defense attorney. Enjoy special insight from former Lancer teammate and current WBB head coach of Seneca High (S.C.) Anne-Hamilton Leroy.
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Lynne Gilbert, Longwood College ‘84, Builds Softball Programs with “Half Full” Attitude
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As a member of Longwood College’s first softball team in 1981, Lynne Gilbert remembers the humble beginnings. After Longwood, she poured her love for teaching and coaching into a 39-year career with Chesterfield County Public Schools. Coach Gil may be best known for her 18 years as the Head Coach of the Manchester High School Softball where she won seven district titles and a state championship in 1996. Lynne, now retired, teaches drivers education.
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Kelly McAnally (Brown), Longwood Women’s Golf ‘10, Pours Into Passions as First Tee VP
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Kelly Brown’s love for golf runs much deeper than her four years on the Longwood golf team. After attending an LPGA tournament at Kingsmill in Williamsburg, she appreciated the behind-the-scenes world of golf. Kelly managed professional golf tournaments and learned from entertainment experts such as Disney. She found her calling and is now the Vice President of Impact at First Tee in Greater Richmond
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Trey Hicks, Longwood Basketball ‘25, Shows Gratitude to Team on National Stage
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On Sunday, March 10, 2024, the Longwood Lancers cruised to an 85-59 win over UNC-Asheville to earn their second Men’s Basketball Big South Conference tournament championship in three years. Trey Hicks was rehabbing a knee injury and planned to watch the game from the sidelines. But with Elijah Tucker out with a leg injury and Johan Nziemi disqualified early in the second half, Trey volunteered to play and sacrificed a year of eligibility. Trey describes his Longwood journey from the joy of earning a basketball scholarship and advancing to the NCAA Tournament to the...
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Tony Browning and Jeff Rohm (Part 2 of 2), Longwood Baseball ’87, Reflect on 125-47-1 Careers
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Listen to Tony Browning and Jeff Rohm talk about their win over Virginia in 1984, highlights of the ‘84 and ‘87 South Atlantic Regionals, and Jeff’s move from catcher to third base. All this and much more on part two of a two-part series.
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Tony Browning and Jeff Rohm (Part 1 of 2), Longwood Baseball ’87, Form Tight Lancer Battery
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Tony Browning, pitcher, and Jeff Rohm, catcher, were long-time friends in the Charlottesville area and they capitalized on that chemistry at Longwood. As NCAA DII All-South Atlantic Region selections, the duo contributed immediately with help from upperclassmen such as John Sullivan, Sonny Bolton and Allen Lawter. Part one of a two-part series.
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Michael Christmas, Longwood Basketball ‘23/’25, Perseveres After Season Ending Injury
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Michael Christmas transferred from JMU to Longwood in August 2021 with high expectations. He eventually delivered and then some. As a member of Longwood’s 2023-2025 teams, the triple threat scorer racked up 1,000+ points and earned all-tournament honors as the Lancers won the Big South Conference Championship in 2024. Listen to Michael explain how an infection detected after arm surgery nearly cost him his basketball career and his left arm.
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Gray Stabley, Longwood Gymnastics ’85, Traces Passion to Genealogy
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For Gray Stabley, Longwood College was the perfect springboard. She competed for three years for legendary gymnastics coach Ruth Budd, earned her BS in Math, and found her first professional passion in meteorology. After forecasting the weather for 16 years, she hit the road with her husband, Rob, and moved freight across America as an over-the-road truck driver. Retired from trucking, Gray pours into her longtime passion, genealogy. It’s Gray Stabley on the Lancers Past Podcast!
info_outlineAs a member of Longwood College’s first softball team in 1981, Lynne Gilbert remembers the humble beginnings. After Longwood, she poured her love for teaching and coaching into a 39-year career with Chesterfield County Public Schools. Coach Gil may be best known for her 18 years as the Head Coach of the Manchester High School Softball where she won seven district titles and a state championship in 1996. Lynne, now retired, teaches drivers education.