Atlee High School Athletic Hall of Fame

Hall of Fame Member Spotlight: Coach Bruce Lovelace | Inducted 2026

Coach Bruce Lovelace’s name has become synonymous with soccer excellence at Atlee High School. A foundational figure in the school’s athletic history, he served as Atlee’s first boys’ varsity soccer coach for ten seasons from 1992–2001 before leading the girls’ soccer program for an additional 20 seasons from 2002–2022.

Under Coach Lovelace’s leadership, Atlee soccer established itself as one of the premier programs in the region. His boys’ teams captured eight Capital District Championships (1992, 1993, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2001) and won the 2001 Central Regional Championship. He then guided the girls’ program to an extraordinary run of 12 consecutive Capital District Championships from 2002–2013, along with Central Regional Championships in 2007 and 2022.

Even after retiring as head coach, Coach Lovelace continued to serve the Raider community as an assistant coach for several additional seasons, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to student-athletes and the sport of soccer.

Coach Lovelace is a graduate of William & Mary, where he earned a degree in Health and Physical Education. He dedicated more than 30 years to Hanover County Public Schools as a physical education teacher, most notably at Chickahominy Middle School. During his career, he coached boys’ and girls’ soccer as well as boys’ basketball at the middle school level.

In addition to soccer, Coach Lovelace played a key role in developing archery programs at both Chickahominy Middle School and Atlee High School. His archery teams achieved tremendous success, earning multiple state championships at both levels.

Today, Coach Lovelace resides in New Kent County, where his legacy of leadership, mentorship, and athletic excellence continues to be celebrated throughout the Hanover County community.

Hall of Fame Member Spotlight: Coach Becky Levy | Inducted 2026

Becky Levy, a 1969 graduate of Lee-Davis High School, dedicated her life to education and athletics through more than five decades of service to Hanover County Public Schools. Following high school, she attended Longwood University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health, Physical Education, and Driver Education.

She began her distinguished teaching career at Rural Point Elementary School before moving to Chickahominy Middle School. Over 35 years as a full-time educator, Mrs. Levy positively impacted countless students through her leadership, mentorship, and commitment to education. Even after retirement, she continued serving Hanover County Public Schools as a substitute teacher at Atlee High School, extending her remarkable career in public education to more than 50 years.

In 1999, Mrs. Levy became the head softball coach at Atlee High School, leading the Raiders for four seasons from 1999–2003. Under her leadership, the program reached unprecedented success, winning Capital District Championships in 2001 and 2002, the Central Regional Championship in 2002, and the 2002 VHSL AAA State Championship. That historic title made Mrs. Levy the first coach in school history to win a state championship and marked the first girls’ team from Hanover County to capture a state title.

Her 2001 team advanced to the VHSL Quarterfinals, and she was recognized as Capital District Coach of the Year. In the summer of 2003, she was selected as head coach for the Virginia Coaches Association All-Star Softball Game, further honoring her contributions to the sport.

Mrs. Levy continued her service to Atlee athletics as an assistant softball coach for 12 additional seasons from 2004–2015. Prior to her tenure at Atlee, she served eight seasons as head softball coach at Chickahominy Middle School from 1990–98, where she also worked as Co-Athletic Director.

She currently continues her commitment to Raider athletics as Assistant Athletic Director at Atlee, a role she has served in for 17 years.

Hall of Fame Member Spotlight: Narissa Suber | Inducted 2026
 
Class of 2004 Atlee High School alumna Narissa Suber distinguished herself as one of the school’s premier two-sport athletes, excelling in both basketball and softball during her outstanding high school career. A four-year letter winner on the basketball court, she helped lead the Raiders to an undefeated season and the 2003 Virginia AAA State Championship. Her exceptional play earned her numerous accolades, including 2003 Richmond Times-Dispatch Metro Player of the Year and Capital District Player of the Year honors in both 2002 and 2004.
 
Narissa also received All-Central Region honors in 2003 and 2004, All-State recognition in 2003 and 2004, and was named to the 2004 Richmond Times-Dispatch All-Metro First Team. During her four-year basketball career at Atlee, the Raiders compiled an impressive 98–12 overall record.

On the softball field, Narissa starred at shortstop and played a key role in one of the most successful seasons in school history. In 2002, the Raiders captured the Virginia AAA State Championship, as well as Capital District and Central Regional titles. Her leadership and athletic ability helped establish Atlee softball as one of the premier programs in the state, while she also earned multiple individual honors throughout her career.

Narissa and her twin sister, Anora Suber, remain the only athletes in Atlee High School history to win Virginia AAA State Championships in two different sports.
 
Following her remarkable high school career, Narissa continued her basketball journey at Drexel University on a full athletic scholarship. A four-year player and letter winner for the Dragons, she remains ranked among the program’s top five in several statistical categories, cementing her legacy as one of the university’s standout student-athletes.
 
Today, Narissa Suber Taylor resides in the Glen Allen area.

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Hall of Fame Member Spotlight: Anora Suber | Inducted 2026

Anora Suber (Class of 2004) distinguished herself as a standout multi-sport athlete in basketball and softball during her career with the Atlee Raiders. A four-year varsity letter winner in basketball, she helped lead the Raiders to an extraordinary 98-12 record. Her junior season was highlighted by an undefeated campaign and the 2003 Virginia AAA State Championship. In 2002, she was named MVP of the Richmond Times-Dispatch InSync Holiday Tournament and earned recognition as a two-time All-District Academic Athlete. During her senior season, she was selected as a Virginia Prep Top 100 Senior and received Richmond Times-Dispatch All-Metro Third Team honors.

In softball, Anora excelled as both a pitcher and first baseman. She was a member of the 2002 Virginia AAA State Championship team, as well as the 2002 Capital District Tournament and Central Regional Championship teams. She also helped lead the Raiders to a Central Region Runner-up finish in 2001.
Anora and her twin sister, Narissa Suber, remain the only athletes in Atlee High School history to win Virginia AAA State Championships in two different sports.

Following graduation, Anora attended Drexel University on a full basketball scholarship, where she continued her success as a four-year letter winner.

Today, Anora Suber Logan resides in the Glen Allen, Virginia area.

Hall of Fame Member Spotlight: Rachael Rounds | Inducted 2026

Rachael Rounds (Class of 1997) was a standout gymnast for the Atlee Raiders in the mid-1990s under Coach Donna Koehler.

As a sophomore in 1995, she captured the VHSL State Championship in the All-Around with a score of 38.85 and also earned the state title on vault with a 9.40, tying for first. She delivered her strongest performances at the state meet, outperforming her closest competitors by 1.5 points. Her vault score remains among the top marks in VHSL historical records.

With these achievements, Rachael became Atlee High School’s first individual Group AAA state champion in gymnastics and the school’s first individual state champion in any sport.

She competed for the Atlee gymnastics program for three seasons, missing one season due to injury.

Following her high school career, she remained involved in gymnastics as a coach at Hanover Olympiad.

Rachael has been married for 13 years and currently works supporting individuals with disabilities.

Hall of Fame Member Spotlight: Ashley Riefner | Inducted 2026

Ashley Riefner (Class of 2012) excelled in three sports during her time at Atlee High School, though she is best known for her outstanding soccer career. A four-year starter under Coach Bruce Lovelace, she earned First Team All-State honors in 2011 and 2012, along with First Team All-Capital District and All-Central Region recognition in both seasons.

In 2012, Ashley was named the VHSL State Player of the Year, as well as Central Region and All-Metro Player of the Year. She also earned Capital District Player of the Year honors in both 2011 and 2012. A two-year team captain, she was also named her team’s MVP.

Under her leadership, the Atlee Raiders captured four consecutive district championships from 2009 to 2012, advanced to the regional tournament all four years, finished as regional runner-up in 2009, and earned a berth in the state tournament.

Ashley’s club accomplishments include helping the Richmond Kickers VCCL team to championships from 2002 to 2011 and reaching the Super Y National Finals in 2008.

In addition to soccer, Ashley earned All-District and All-Region honors in cross country in 2009. In indoor track, she was a four-year letter winner (2008–2011), earning All-District honors in the 1000m and All-District and All-Region recognition in the 4x800 relay.

Following high school, Ashley attended the University of Richmond, where she was a four-year letter winner for the Spiders soccer team. As a junior in 2014, she was named First Team All-Atlantic 10 at forward. As a senior in 2015, she started every game and finished her career ranked ninth on the program’s all-time scoring list.

Ashley continues to play professional soccer internationally, where she has earned Finnish Midfielder of the Year honors and currently competes for Fortuna Hjørring in Denmark.

Hall of Fame Member Spotlight: Jami Lange | Inducted 2026

Jami Lange (Class of 1998) was a four-year varsity letter winner in women’s basketball at Atlee High School under Coach Dale Chenault. During her high school career, she became Atlee’s first 1,000-point scorer, finishing with 1,432 points. She earned All-Metro honors three times, was a three-time First Team Central Region selection, and was named First Team Capital District three times. She also received Honorable Mention All-State recognition twice.
 
Following graduation, Lange earned a scholarship to the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). While playing for the Retrievers, she was named Conference Newcomer of the Year in 1998 and earned All-Northeast Conference honors twice. In 1999, she set an NCAA single-game record with 10 three-pointers.
 
In 2001, Lange transferred to the College of William & Mary, where she played point guard and served as team captain during the 2002-03 season. She set numerous school records and concluded her collegiate career with 1,355 points, 340 assists, and 86 steals.
 
Jami Lange Poag is married, has one son, and currently works as a wellness instructor at the University of Richmond.

Hall of Fame Member Spotlight: Ty LaFlame | Inducted 2026

Ty LaFlame (Class of 1999) was a four-year starter in both football and baseball at Atlee High School, establishing himself as one of the most accomplished athletes in program history.

On the football field, Ty was a dominant linebacker for the Raiders. In 1998, he was selected by Central Region coaches as First Team All-Region and was named Regional Defensive Player of the Year. He earned First Team All-District honors for three consecutive seasons (1996-98) and was also a three-time Hanover County First Team selection by the Herald-Progress, which named him Hanover County Defensive Player of the Year in 1998.

That same year, Ty became Atlee’s first-ever AAA First Team All-State football player, recognizing his outstanding play at linebacker. He was also named Capital District Player of the Year (1998), First Team All-Metro (1998), and Second Team All-Metro (1997).

One of the most memorable moments of his career came in 1997 against Highland Springs, when Ty returned a late-game interception 55 yards for a touchdown. Following the victory, Coach Terry Meeks nicknamed him the “Springer Killer” for his consistent success against the perennial powerhouse.

Ty’s senior season further solidified his legacy, as he led the team in tackles and total defensive points (350). He remains Atlee’s all-time leader in career tackling points with 827. In addition to his defensive prowess, Ty contributed offensively, averaging 7.2 yards per carry in 1997 and 5.7 yards per carry for his career.

On the baseball diamond, Ty was equally impressive as a catcher. In 1998, he earned both First Team All-Region and First Team All-State honors, capping off an exceptional high school career in two sports.
Following graduation, Ty continued his athletic career at Hampden-Sydney College, where he played both football and baseball.

Today, Ty serves as a registered respiratory therapist, providing critical care to NICU, PICU, and adult patients.

Hall of Fame Member Spotlight: Brian Ford | Inducted 2026

A standout sprinter under legendary coach Jim Triemplar, Brian Ford (Class of 2001) established himself as one of Atlee’s premier track athletes. A four-year competitor, he excelled in both indoor and outdoor track, specializing in the 400 meters, where he posted a personal best of 47.54 and earned a 3rd-place finish at states his junior year. He also recorded an impressive 22.26 in the 200 meters. As a senior, Ford captured the VHSL AAA Indoor State Championship in the 300 meters with a winning time of 34.05.

Following his high school career, Ford competed at Georgia Tech, earning ACC Indoor Rookie of the Year honors in 2002 after becoming the only freshman to reach the 400m final. By 2005, he ran 21.18 in the 200m and 47.57 in the 400m, securing his place among Georgia Tech’s all-time top performers. He also contributed to a 4x400m relay team that posted a 3:06.92 at the NCAA East Regional.

Today, Brian resides in Georgia with his wife and three sons and works in financial services.