Education
Defining Longwood: Lancers work on transforming, building players
What sets the standard for Longwood basketball? Is it a 20-win season? Is it a spot in the…
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‘It wasn’t a pretty game’: Prince Edward Middle bounces back
It wasn’t a pretty game, Prince Edward Middle Coach Louis Gould said. There were still mistakes on both…
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Big South releases preseason poll: Here’s where Longwood ranks
Longwood men’s basketball was picked to finish third in the annual Big South Conference Preseason Poll, the conference…
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Hampden-Sydney drops hard-fought game on the road
It came down to the final minutes, but Hampden-Sydney College fell just short on Saturday, dropping the 28-26…
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High School Notebook: Cumberland JV football built to last
What a difference a year makes. Last year at this point, the Cumberland High varsity football team was…
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Hampden-Sydney starts off conference play with a shutout win
Sophomore running back Terry Hicks rushed for a game-high 97 yards and two touchdowns as Hampden-Sydney College shut…
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Big South conference schedule set for Longwood teams
It’s official. The complete regular-season basketball schedule is in after the Big South Conference office announced the league…
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Tigers Take Control: Hampden-Sydney gets season’s first home win
Last week, new head coach Vince Luvara got his first win with Hampden-Sydney. This time around, the Tigers…
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High School Football: Cumberland JV sets scoring milestone
We start this week’s high school football report with the highest scoring game of the week. And if…
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Prince Edward Middle School soars in road game at Mecklenburg
Up to that point, Prince Edward Middle School hadn’t played their best football. Eagles Head Coach Louis Gould…
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Vince Luvara picks up first win with Hampden-Sydney
The offense ignited late on Saturday, as Hampden-Sydney put up 30 points in the fourth quarter to beat…
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High School Football: Cumberland High JV wins in season opener
Earlier this fall, Cumberland High announced that the varsity football program would be suspended for a year. The…
Sports
Coaching staff named
Cumberland High will have a mix of the old and new in terms of the basketball coaching staff…
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Women’s golf adds three for new season
Longwood Women’s Golf Head Coach Megan Weaver announced the addition of three new Lancers for the 2024-25 season.…
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Hampden-Sydney starts strong, but struggles with Delaware Valley
The first game of the Vince Luvara era started strong, but Hampden-Sydney just couldn’t respond to the Delaware…
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High School Football Notebook: Prince Edward Eagles fly at home
The players dumped Gatorade on Prince Edward Eagles Head Coach Melvin Mitchell after the game. After all, it…
Farmville
Prince Edward Middle makes it two in a row, beating Halifax
Make that 2-0 on the season. The Prince Edward Middle School Eagles secured their second win Wednesday night…
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The G.A.M.E. returns
The G.A.M.E. is back for year 14 when Longwood field hockey hosts Davidson on Friday, Sept. 6 at…
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Longwood nonconference schedule set, headlined by Paradise Jam
Last year, the Lancers took the Farmville community on a wild ride, winning the Big South Tournament and…
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Herald News Briefs: Tigers ranked in Top 25, book sale returns
Some good news for the Hampden-Sydney golf team, as the Tigers are ranked 23rd in the nation. That…
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Jordaine Penick secures Hornets title, continues family tradition
Consistent. That’s one of the things other drivers, South Boston staff and fans say of Jordaine Penick. She’s…
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Cumberland Dukes split season’s first two matches in volleyball
The Cumberland Dukes split their first two games of the volleyball season. Starting off with Franklin High, they…
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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…
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Hampden-Sydney Rebuilds: New faces, more changes for Tigers
In order to build a stronger Hampden-Sydney football program, you have to do it from the ground up.…
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Football Preview: Fuqua keeps building as ‘8-man’ plan continues
Last season was a trial by fire in several ways for the Fuqua Falcons. First off, they didn’t…
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Football Preview: Buckingham Knights primed for repeat playoff run
Things didn’t quite end as planned last season for the Buckingham County Knights. A strong regular season put…
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Football Preview: Prince Edward lays foundation for ‘a solid house’
For Melvin Mitchell, it’s about laying a strong foundation. That’s how Mitchell, the new varsity football coach at…