McCartha "Too Tall" Pleasants became the first Raven player to be inducted into the AFA's Hall of Fame. The Induction ceremony was held in Sarasota, FL on Friday, December 10. Pictured(left to right)are Ron Real, AFA President, Too Tall and Raven head coach - Hal Lockhart.

RAVENS 2008 SCHEDULE
June 14 - Virginia Trojans (Scrimmage) - Cameron Field
July 21 - Virginia Cowboys - WON 29-18
June 28 - @ D.C. Chiefs - WON 26-7
July 12 - Maryland Cougars - Cougars Forfeit - WON 21-0
July 19 - @ Virginia Crusaders - LOST 23-9
July 26 - Fredericksburg Falcons - WON 24-20
Aug. 2 - Camden (NJ) Broncos - WON 39-3
Aug. 9 - @ Arbutus (MD) Big Red - WON 20-14 (OT)
Aug. 16 - Virginia Crusaders - LOST 36-21
Aug. 23 - @Camden (NJ) Broncos - WON 15-12
Sept. 6 - @ Maryland Cougars (No Game) Cougars Folded
Sept. 13 - Arbutus (MD) Big Red - Lee Davis H.S.
Sept. 20 - @ Fredericksburg Falcons

All Lee-Davis games begin at 7 p.m.
 

Raven MVP's for 2007 Announced:
The following players were selected by their peers as MVP's at the annual Ravens award party held Saturday, Feb. 9:
Offensive MVP - Jawarren Cowles
Defensive MVP - Rodney Sledge
Offensive Rookie MVP - Bubba Dabney
Defensive Rookie MVP - Richard Baker
Iron Man Award - Rodney Sledge
Attendance Award - Bubba Dabney

Ravens vs Atlanta Prime for EFA Tournament Championship
The Virginia Ravens lost 20-17 to the Atlanta Prime in the EFA Championship game at Cameron Field on Dec. 1.  Jawarren Cowles was named MVP for the Ravens.  Cowles had 28 carries for 160 yds and 1 td.

Ravens Announce 2007 Schedule
June 30 - Rocky Mount NC Stallions - WON 28-6
July 14 - Fredericksburg Falcons - WON 58-27
July 21 - Virginia Crusaders - WON 21-14
July 28 - Bluefield WV Barons - WON 21-0 (Barons Forfeit)
Aug. 4 - Wilmington NC Tigers - WON 28-7
Aug. 11 - Fayetteville RuffRiders - WON 47-18
Aug. 18 - Fredericksburg Falcons - WON 27-0
Sept. 1 (Make-up) - Virginia Crusaders - LOST 6-7
Sept. 8 - Bluefield VA Barons - WON 21-0 (Barons Forfeit)
Sept. 15 - Winchester Tigers - WON 35-22
Sept. 22 - Arbutus MD Big Red - WON 32-21
Oct. 6 - Winchester Tigers (Playoff) WON 62-6
Oct. 13 - Virginia Crusaders (Playoffs) WON 14-13 - Northern Conference Championship
Oct. 27 - Fayetteville RuffRiders (MDFL Championship) - WON 42-0
Nov. 10 - Lehigh Valley (PA) Steelers (EFA Round 1) - WON 34-6
Nov. 17 - Conshohocken (PA) Steelers (EFA North Regional Championship) - Won 17-16
Dec. 1 - Atlanta (GA) Prime (EFA Championship) - Lost 20-17 

Ravens Win 2007 MDFL Championship!:
The Virginia Ravens defeated the Fayetteville Ruff Riders 42-6 Saturday, October 27 to take their third MDFL Championship in four years.   

Ravens Inducted into MDFL Hall of Fame
Michael Sampson, former Free Safety, and Glen Cooper, Trainer, were inducted into the 2nd annual MDFL Hall of Fame Saturday, October 28, 2007.  Michael led the nation in interceptions (16) and is also the record holder for the Ravens with 52 career interceptions.

Glen has been a member of the Ravens staff since their beginning in 1987.  His semi-pro career also includes duties with the Tri-State Titans (1978-79) and the Richmond Renegades (1986). 

RAVENS MVP AWARDS FOR 2006:
The Virginia Ravens held their annual Awards Party Saturday, January 6, 2007. Congratulations to the following winners who were selected by their peers:
Offensive MVP - Jawarren Cowles
Defensive MVP - David Burgo
Offensive Rookie MVP - Brandon Gardner
Defensive Rookie MVP - Stanley Jones
Iron Man Award - Rodney "Percy" Sledge
Attendance Award - Mark Revely

Ravens Win 2006 Northwest Division - Advance to Playoffs!
Oct. 14 - Ravens 20 - Crusaders 6
Oct. 21 - Ravens 26 - Monarchs 34

Ravens Announce 2006 Schedule
July 1 - Rocky Mount (NC) Stallions - WON 58-44
July 8 - Virginia Thunder - WON 37-24
July 15 - Virginia Crusaders - LOST 7-6
July 22 - Arbutus (MD) Big Red - WON 30-18
July 29 - Fredericksburg Falcons - LOST 39-33
Aug. 5 - PW Monarchs - LOST 32-15
Aug. 12 - Winchester Tigers - WON 27-22
Aug. 19 - Virginia Crusaders - WON 14-0
Aug. 26 - Arbutus (MD) Big Red - WON 24-14
Sept. 9 - Fredericksburg Falcons - WON 21-17
Sept. 16 - PW Monarchs - Game will not be made up
Sept. 23 - Winchester Tigers - WON 31-22
All Home games will be played at Amelia County High School - 8500 Otterburn Rd., Amelia. Game time 7 p.m.


Ravens MVP Awards for 2005
The Virginia Ravens held their annual Awards Party Saturday, January 14. Congratulations to the following winners who were selected by their peers:
Offensive MVP - Jawarren Cowles
Defensive MVP - Lavar Reynolds
Offensive Rookie MVP - Aaron Bryant
Defensive Rookie MVP - Kyle Ahart
Iron Man Award - Rodney "Percy" Sledge
100% Award - Cornelius Jefferson
Attendance Award - Barry Wilson


MLFN 2005
Congratulations to Leslie "Tank" Washington (DB for the Ravens) who was named the MLFN Eastern Region Defensive Back of the Year!

Also named to the MLFN All-American list were:
RB - Jawarren Cowles - 2nd team
OL - Aaron Bryant - 2nd team
Iron Men - Rodney "Percy" Sledge - 2nd team

MLFN 2004 Awards Ravens
Congratulations to the following Ravens on receiving Minor League Football News 2004 Awards:

Running Back MVP of the Year - Jawarren Cowles
Owners of the Year - Hal & Mary Lockhart
Come Back Team of the Year (AAA) - Virginia Ravens

The following players have been names MLFN Eastern Regional "All-Americans" for 2004:
QB - Chris Stodghill
RB - Jawarren Cowles
OL - Rondell White
KR - Eric Johnson
DB - Eric Johnson
LB - Lavar Reynolds (2nd Team)
DL - McCartha "Too Tall" Pleasants


Welcome to "The Nest" - the Virginia Ravens Semi-Pro Football Teams website for 2005.

RAVENS ANNOUNCE 2005 SCHEDULE
July 2 - PreSeason - @ Carolina Stallions (WON 33-18)
July 9 - PreSeason - Catawba Hornets (WON 22-7)
July 16 - @ Cumberland MD CougarsWON 20-0
July 23 - Fayetteville NC Ruff Riders WON 35-29
July 30 - @ Arbutus MD Big Red WON 32-6
Aug. 6 - @ Jacksonville NC RaidersWON 43-23
Aug. 13 - Goldsboro NC BullDawgs WON 35-12
Aug. 20 - Jacksonville NC Raiders WON 25-0
Aug. 27 - Central Va Storm WON 37-8
Sept. 10 -@ Goldsboro NC BullDawgs WON 60-20
Sept. 17 -@ Carolina HeatWON 35-16
Sept. 25 -Irvington (NJ) Knights WON 42-6
PLAYOFFS
Oct. 15 - Jacksonville NC Raiders WON 35-0
Oct. 23 - Carolina HeatWON 38-21 Southern Conf. Championship

Ravens Win 2005 Championship Rematch 13-7!
The Virginia Ravens (# 1 seed in the South)defeated the Prince William Monarchs (# 1 seed in the North) 13-7 on Saturday, Oct. 29 for the 2005 MDFL Championship.

Scoring Summary
R - Kimes 23 FG
R - Kimes 26 FG
M - Hunter - 3 run - Seilhamer kick
R - McCatty - 10 pass/Stodghill - Kimes kick

EFA Tournament
The Eastern Football Alliance National Tournament began on November 5 with the following teams in action:
ROUND 1
Bluefield Barons(AFL) 37 @ South GA Stars(SFL)13
Palmetto Dragons(SFL)0 @ Orangeburg Ruff Riders (SAMLF)10
GA Extreme(SEAFL)34 @ Atlanta Aggression(SFL)18
Baltimore Warriors(UFL) 6 @ Virginia Ravens(MDFL) 17
Carolina Heat(MDFL) 13 @ Virginia Hornets(UFL) 21
NY Bandits(UFL) 22 @ Conshohocken Steelers(CFA) 43
Irvington Knights(UFL) @ PW Monarchs(MDFL) 16
LeHigh Valley Steelers(CFA) 14 @ Connecticut Giants(UFL) 21

ROUND 2 - NOV. 12
Connecticut Giants(UFL)6 @ Conshohocken Steelers 28(CFA)
PW Monarchs(MDFL)14 @ Virginia Ravens 22(MDFL)
Bluefield Barons(AFL)0 @ Virginia Hornets 7(UFL)
Georgia Xtreme 24 (SEAFL) @ Orangeburg Ruff Riders 12(SAMLF)

ROUND 3 - FINAL FOUR - Nov. 19
Georgia X-Treme 14 @ Virginia Ravens 23
Richmond Hornets 13 @ Conshohocken PA Steelers 21

EFA Championship - Saturday, December 3
Conchohocken PA Steelers 21
Virginia Ravens 17
Jawarren Cowles (Ravens running back) was name as the Offensive MVP for the game.


RAVENS WIN 2004 MDFL CHAMPIONSHIP and EFA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
The Virginia Ravens defeated the Prince William Monarchs 25-22 to take the coveted League title on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2004. On Saturday, December 4, the Ravens won the Eastern Football Alliance National Tournament by defeating the NY Bandits (United Football League) 39-38. The Ravens also won the 2004 Southwest Division and 2004 Southern Conference titles; the 2003 Northwest Division; 2000 Central Division; 1998 Southern Division; 1997 Mason-Dixon League Championship and were 1997 runners-up in the AFA's National Championship.

The 2004 season marks the beginning of our eighteenth year of operation and our seventeenth year as members of the Mason-Dixon Football League.

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