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Green Bay Brian Rundstrom Jr.

Lifestyles

Taking the Flag: Green Bay native earns first two wins at 14

Brian Rundstrom Jr. is not your ordinary 14-year-old. The Green Bay native has entered the category of child ... Read more

high school football

News

High School Football: Looking at the schedule beyond Week One

Of the seven James River District high school football teams, just three were playoff-bound in 2023 with Amelia ... Read more

PEFYA Majors

News

‘It’s one of those never give up stories’: PEFYA Majors keep playing

It started after the district tournament. Beaten by scores of 23-3 and 18-8, the Prince Edward-Farmville Youth Association ... Read more

Hornets Division

Lifestyles

‘We drive our own race’: Penick, Sangillo rise in Hornets Division

A couple of young racing prodigies from Farmville and Meherrin continue to open eyes and impress this season ... Read more

Cumberland

News

‘It’s their home’: Cumberland athletes see 42-year streak end

Wednesday, April 17 marked a banner moment for Cumberland High’s athletics program. The school hosted its first track ... Read more

Haden VonCanon Arvonia

Lifestyles

‘I try to run faster’: Arvonia resident VonCanon sets records at HSC

Sometimes, a break can work wonders. It seemingly did for Hampden-Sydney freshman and Arvonia resident Haden VonCanon.  After ... Read more

Amare Gough

News

Amare Gough takes two: Buckingham sophomore wins state titles

Buckingham County High sophomore Amare Gough has only scratched the surface of his potential, yet is picking up ... Read more

Adriana Shipp-Davis

News

Making History: Adriana Shipp-Davis joins 1,000 point club

[AdrianaLongwood’s Adriana Shipp-Davis knows her college basketball career is winding down. But rather than be sad, the 5’10 ... Read more

Prince Edward girls basketball

Education

‘The future of the program is bright’: Prince Edward girls build for future

Even now that the playoff run is over, you can’t argue that the 2023-24 basketball season has been ... Read more

Christian Sangillo

News

‘It’s my goal’: Christian Max Sangillo aims for Victory Lane

Christian Max Sangillo is like most 15-year-olds in Farmville, studying for classes and hanging out with friends. However, ... Read more

Buckingham Knights High School Football Cumberland High

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High School Football: What does the playoff picture look like?

We saw plenty of good high school football during the 2023 regular season.  From the heat of summer ... Read more

Central Lunenburg Chargers

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FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Central Lunenburg Chargers keep building

A proud program with four state titles in its history – 1980, 1986, 1987 and 1992 – the ... Read more

Buckingham Knights High School Football Cumberland High

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FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Buckingham Knights aim at playoff run

The Buckingham Knights are traditionally considered one of the top contenders in both the James River District and ... Read more

Must see games of 2023 football

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FOOTBALL PREVIEW: What to watch — Must see games of 2023

High school football returns this month all across the state of Virginia. For many – whether that means ... Read more

Cumberland High girls

Celebrations

Cumberland High girls roll into regionals, bringing 20-1 record

CUMBERLAND – The Cumberland High girls are enjoying a season to remember on the hardwood. Since dropping their ... Read more

Buckingham Knights High School Football Cumberland High

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High School Football Notebook: Streak ends for Central Lunenburg

VICTORIA – At some point, it had to end. Coach Will Thomas knew that. Up until Nov. 24, ... Read more

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High School Football Notebook: Central looks ahead to championship

And then there were two. After months of competition, with teams pouring blood, sweat and tears into the ... Read more

Buckingham Knights High School Football Cumberland High

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High School Football Notebook: Buckingham falls, Central advances

The sixth-seeded Buckingham Knights saw their 2022 season come to a close last Thursday. In a hard-fought game, ... Read more

Buckingham Knights High School Football Cumberland High

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High School Football Notebook: Buckingham Knights prep for road test

A forfeit victory over winless Cumberland did not provide much benefit to the final power rating for Seth ... Read more

News

A family experience: Ansari chosen for alma mater’s Hall of Fame

Albeit soft-spoken and full of humility, Buckingham County resident Dr. Abdulbari Musa Ansari is beaming with pride these ... Read more

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High School Football Notebook: Can Central Lunenburg finish perfect?

VICTORIA – With sole possession of first place in the James River District on the line, fans were ... Read more

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High School Football Notebook: Buckingham prepares for a showdown

DILLWYN – Notching their seventh straight double-figure triumph, the Buckingham County Knights took care of business against Amelia ... Read more

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High School Football Notebook: Knights, Chargers keep momentum going

DILLYN – As we head toward the final weeks of the regular high school football season, some teams ... Read more

Buckingham Knights High School Football Cumberland High

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High School Football: Buckingham, Lunenburg climb state rankings

DILLYN – Earlier this month, the Virginia High School League released its first official set of high school ... Read more

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Buckingham

High School Football Notebook: Buckingham makes it four straight

DILLWYN – Go ahead and blame it on the storm. Thanks to Hurricane Ian, this past week’s high ... Read more

Buckingham Knights High School Football Cumberland High

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High School Football Notebook: Only one unbeaten team remains

And then there was one. After Week Five of the high school football season, just one unbeaten team ... Read more

Buckingham Knights High School Football Cumberland High

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High School Football Notebook: Big games loom this week

VICTORIA — They just keep winning. Central Lunenburg. Randolph-Henry. Prince Edward County. All three remain undefeated in the ... Read more