Jazzminn Richey-Obey is seen on the bottom far right.

Jazzminn Richey-Obey is seen on the far right.

Southview's Jazzminn Richey-Obey, who is a sophomore bowler at Hampton University, was one of the athletes chosen by the college to represent its new website (http://www.hamptonpirates.com/).

Richey-Obey, who also made the dean's list, and the Hampton University women’s bowling team won five matches this past weekend at the Golden Bear Invitational, hosted by Kutztown University on Saturday and Sunday.

The Lady Pirates went 2-4 in team play on Saturday. The team defeated Delaware State and Coppin State, but lost to Florida A&M, Valparaiso, Stephen F. Austin and SUNY-IT.

The Lady Pirates (45-55) will return to action next Saturday and Sunday, when they travel to Dover, Del. to compete in the Capital City Classic hosted by Delaware State University.

Richey-Obey bowled for Southview's first-ever bowling teams and in her senior year, she received a scholarship for Hampton University. She was a three-time Pepsi-Cola Scholar and helped the Saints qualify for the state tournament in 2007 after placing third at districts.

To read a College Insider about Jazzminn, go to http://www.morningjournal.com/articles/2008/09/03/sports/doc48be0fc55d0a7882369993.txt