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Friday Night Football Notebook: It was a slow start to the season
FARMVILLE – This year’s high school football season kicked off Friday night and it was a rough start…
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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…
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Season ends, but growth continues for Buckingham Knights
SALEM – You have to go back more than a decade to find a baseball season like the…
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Buckingham Knights dominate Statesmen, advance to semi-final
The Buckingham Knights haven’t lost at home in almost two months. That didn’t change on Tuesday, as the…
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Lady Dukes win multiple events at state track competition
For the second straight year, the Cumberland Lady Dukes competed for the state track championship. And for the…
Education
Lady Dukes claim individual awards, regional track championship
After another dominant performance, the Cumberland High Lady Dukes are regional track champions. Competing Wednesday, May 25 at…
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Cumberland High seniors reflect as team prepares for regionals
Keep focused on the main thing. That’s been the mantra from day one for the Cumberland High Lady…
Education
Cumberland High girls win district track championship
A group of seniors led the way Wednesday for the Cumberland High girls, as the Lady Dukes won…
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Familiar face named as new athletic director for Fuqua School
FARMVILLE – A face familiar to many around this area will be involved in athletics for Fuqua School…
Lifestyles
School Board recognizes wrestling champions
At the May meeting of the Cumberland School Board, the students receiving 1A Virginia High School Championship honors…
Sports
Breaking the color barrier: Stopping for a snack
By Dr. Ray A. Gaskins Editor’s note: This is the second in a three-part series by Dr. Gaskins…
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…
Education
Middle school boys clinch Southside championship
The Prince Edward Middle School Boy’s Basketball Team made school history Monday, Feb. 6, by winning their first…
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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,…
Education
Nelson picks up championship ring
Prince Edward County High sophomore Makayla Nelson earned some extra jewelry this month, thanks to her state championship.…
Lifestyles
Cross Country girls advance to state competition
Cumberland girls advanced to states as a team by finishing third in VHSL 1B Region at Frazier Farms…
Lifestyles
Herald News Briefs: Final chance to see Leonid meteor shower
CUMBERLAND – It’s already been a busy week and we’re not even halfway through. As a result, we’ve…
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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…
Education
Cross Country teams win James River championships
Buckingham Boys and Girls both won the James River District Cross Country Championships together for the first time…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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Raiders compete in qualifier
On Oct. 8, the Buckingham County JROTC Raiders competed in their first Best of the Best Raider Qualifier…
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Prince Edward County High students compete at state level
Over the last few weeks, several athletes from Prince Edward County High won local and regional competitions, picking…
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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…
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Raiders pick up wins in year’s first meet
On Sept. 24, the Buckingham County JROTC Raiders kicked off their 2022-2023 campaign at Harrisonburg High School. This…
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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…