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Field Hockey Battles VCU to Double Overtime in Season Opener
RICHMOND, Va. – On Friday afternoon the Eagles and the Rams battled it out through four scoreless periods of regulation and a fifth scoreless overtime period before the Rams found the back of the goal in the 72nd minute. The American University field hockey team ended up falling on the road to VCU, 0-1, in double overtime in its first contest of the season.
Journey Through 400+ Years of Black History at Run Richmond 16.19
The third annual Run Richmond 16.19, the cultural run-or-walk event from the Djimon Hounsou Foundation, is slated for September 21, 2024, in collaboration with the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia. This event takes its participants on a meaningful journey through more than 400 years of Black history,...
Yellow Jackets and Vikings fall in Friday night action
The Northampton Yellow Jackets fell at home Friday night to the Bruton Panthers 36-0. The Yellow Jackets will return to action Friday evening traveling to Brunswick High School. The Broadwater Academy Vikings fell on the road to Greenbrier Christian 51-0. The Vikings are now 0-2 on the season and will...
Scientists study mysterious invader in the Chesapeake Bay’s largest underwater grass bed
Researcher Judy O’Neil dons a wetsuit, a snorkel and goggles, and jumps into one of the Chesapeake Bay’s most important ecosystems: the vast underwater grass beds of the Susquehanna Flats. But O’Neil isn’t there to study the grasses, so much as a perplexing invader in their midst called microseira, which is growing more and more prevalent there. Located offshore of Havre de Grace, the Flats ...
Crisfield holds 77th National Hard Crab Derby
CRISFIELD, Md. – Labor Day Weekend festivities are underway all across the country, and in Crisfield that means the 77th Annual Hard Crab Derby. Leanne lives in Texas these days, but she grew up on the Eastern Shore. She said her grandmother was the first female crabber in town,...
Men's Soccer Falls Short at New Hampshire
DURHAM, N.H.— Despite battling hard, the William & Mary men's soccer team was unable to walk away with a result Saturday night, falling to New Hampshire 3-2 on the road. UNH (1-1-1), who began the year inside the top-10 of the national poll, maintained possession in their attacking half early, with a shot wide in the 7th minute and a potentially dangerous cross in the 10th minute that was cut off by Cole McNally in net for the Tribe (1-1-0).
Stockton Plays 0-0 Tie with Christopher Newport
Newport News, Va. – Stockton University (0-1-1) concluded its two-game trip to Virginia with a 0-0 tie at Christopher Newport (1-0-1), which is in the Also Receiving Votes category of the United Soccer Coaches Division III poll. Stockton goalkeeper Brady Bartletta (Hainesport/Rancocas Valley) made four saves to earn his...
UMES Downs Mercyhurst in Straight Sets, Starts the Season 2-0
The Hawks utilized a well-rounded effort from the veterans and newcomers to defeat Mercyhurst, 3-0, earning the two-game series sweep. Compared to game one of the series, UMES got off to a much better start. The Hawks played with a high energy level out of the gate, igniting the offense to attack at a .259 clip in the first set. Soleil Cotton set the tone with five kills in the opening frame, keeping the Mercyhurst defense off balance through strong swings and well placed tips from her middle blocker position. To complete the 25-22 victory, Nkemjika Ikemefuna tooled the block from the pin.
Spartans Top Four Finishers to Win UMES Opener
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. --- The Norfolk State Women's cross-country team tallied the top four places to win the UMES Opener Saturday morning. The Spartans won the event with runners taking 1-2-3-4-6-7-11-12 for a total of 16 points. They were followed by Fairleigh Dickinson (69), Delaware State (74) and Maryland-Eastern Shore (76).
MISSING PERSON: Devin Eric Webb, 37; Last Seen In Port Royal, VA
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – St Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office seeks your help in locating a missing person: Devin Eric Webb, 37, M, W, 5’06, 160. Last seen: Hornes Restaurant in Port Royal. If you have information that can assist in helping safely locate Devin Webb, please call...
High school football roundup: Chancellor player avoids serious injury; released from hospital
The Chancellor and Riverbend football teams hope to resume the season-opener that was halted Friday night with 44 seconds left in the third quarter when a Chargers player appeared to suffer a severe injury. Chargers head coach Neil Sullivan said senior guard James Smith was released from the hospital early...
Knights Kick Off 2024 Campaign with Second Place Finish at UMES
PRINCESS ANNE, MD. – FDU Men's Cross Country took a trip down to Maryland Saturday to begin their 2024 season by running in the UMES Season Opener. The Knights placed second as a team out of the four competitors in Saturday morning's meet. The Knights were led by Junior...
Men Place Second, Women Take Sixth at Spider Alumni Open
MECHANICSVILLE, Va. – The American University men's and women's cross country teams took to the course at Pole Green Park for the Spider Alumni Open on Saturday (Aug. 31). In their first races of 2024, the men finished second out of 14 teams in the 6k race while the women finished sixth in the 4k.
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