Sirens, selflessness and soccer: How two resource officers connected cultures through sport
Gary Argueta and Johnny Larios, two resource officers at T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria, Va., noticed there was a communication problem with the school’s large population of foreign language students and the officers. To try and connect to more kids, the officers formed the Athletico soccer club and are beginning to see the fruits of their labor both on and off the pitch.
Welcome to PINchester: McGuire looks to build Shenandoah wrestling program through hard work
Shenandoah University will enter uncharted territory when it launches its wrestling program later this year. New head coach Tim McGuire looks to bring some of the lessons he learned from his career at Marquette University and University of Chicago to help bring the Hornets program to the top.
The Voice of Massaponax: PA Announcer Matt Kreitz wins national award
Matt Kreitz, the public address announcer at Massaponax High School, was named the recipient of the 2019 Bob Sheppard P.A. Announcer of the Year for high schools by the National Association of Sports Public Address Announcers. A 17-year announcing veteran, Kreitz has announced for a number of Massaponax Panthers programs including football, baseball, wrestling and boys and girls basketball.
East Rock basketball star Tyler Nickel on quest to shatter VHSL scoring record
With two seasons in the books at East Rockingham High School, forward Tyler Nickel has already rewrote the record books in Virginia for scoring as a freshman and sophomore. Now he’s looking to own the career scoring mark and add a state championship to his resume before his prep career is over.
Some new college hoop coaches turn to experienced transfers
Mark Byington has spent more than three months as the men’s basketball coach at James Madison without being able to take a recruiting trip or meet personally with the eight players joining his program during the coronavirus pandemic. But he takes some comfort in that five of the newcomers have Division I experience. He’s hoping […]
Virginia HS esports hope to continue growth despite COVID-19 limitations
With the rise in popularity of esports throughout the country, the Virginia High School League decided to throw its hat in the ring this past year by launching a pilot season for the activity. As the activity began to gain momentum heading into its spring season, COVID-19 restrictions halted much of the forward progress. Though official activities ceased during the spring, officials are optimistic of theactivity’s future in the league.
From motherhood to the Olympic Trials: Runner Keira D’Amato’s unique journey
Thirty-five-year-old marathon runner Keira D’Amato wasn’t planning on running competitively after the birth of her second child. But as a fiery competitor, D’Amato rediscovered her passion for the sport on her way to becoming one of the best runners in the U.S.
Yorktown cornhole bagger Morton wins Rock Hill Invitational
Professional cornhole bagger Matthew Morton is one of the rising stars in the rising sport. With his first singles tournament victory coming in May, the 17-year-old Morton looks to build on his success and increased notoriety.
West Virginia angler Alex Foster breaks same IGFA world record twice in one month
Angler Alex Foster has been fishing for many years and for many different species of fish. Though the 51-year-old has been fishing since he was a little boy, this year he accomplished a first, catching a world record breaking striped bass in Chesapeake Bay, Virginia. Not only did he catch one record breaker, but two in the span of a couple of weeks!