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“I was speechless,” Staunton boy becomes soap box derby world champion
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Caleb Gilbert is only 12 years old, but he’s already become the newest All-American Soap Box Derby World Champion, and the first winner to represent Harrisonburg in the competition. “I just jumped up in the air and people picked me up,” Caleb said, “It was...
Crozet’s Thomas Heilman feeling prepared heading into Olympics
CROZET, Va. (WVIR) - Seventeen-year-old Thomas Heilman says he feels prepared for the Olympics. The Crozet native has been in the pool six days a week for the past year at Charlottesville’s Piedmont YMCA getting ready for this moment. “It’s been a lot of fun, but obviously it takes...
Projecting JMU Football’s 2024 Depth Chart Before Fall Camp
JMU football begins camp next week, with the season opener against Charlotte just over 30 days away. While much of camp happens behind-the-scenes – media access is limited – it’s one of the most important parts of the year as teams undergo final preparations for the season.
JMU football players foster teamwork through video games
With 64 new players, JMU football is facing its latest in this season’s series of uphill battles: build chemistry. While in-person have lent themselves toward this task, such as playing name games or going for a swim at the Westover Pool, last week’s release of EA Sports College Football 25 has built a new form of healthy comradery.
Taji Hudson unafraid of bigger role's pressure
With JMU losing last season’s top three wide receivers to graduation and the transfer portal, the pressure is on redshirt junior receiver Taji Hudson to produce this season. “I think pressure is fear, and most of the time fear is not real,” Hudson said on the podium at Media Day.
Robinson Steps Down as Head Tennis Coach
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - Bridgewater College Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach Jordon Robinson is stepping down from his current role at BC to pursue another opportunity outside of college athletics. Robinson departs the program after piloting the Eagles for ten seasons. During his tenure, BC became a mainstay in the...
Alexander Named Second Team All-State
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - Bridgewater College senior Gabriel Alexander was named Virginia Sports Information Director's Second Team All-State at the faceoff spot after a well-decorated campaign. Alexander adds an all-state pick to First Team All-ODAC, First Team IMLCA All-Region and USA Lacrosse All-America honors this season. The program's second ever IMLCA...
11 Dukes Named NFCA All-America Scholar-Athletes
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The National Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association (NFCA) announced that 11 James Madison softball players were named 2024 Scholar All-Americans. To be eligible for the award, student-athletes must have posted a grade-point average of 3.50 or better during the 2023-24 academic year. In all, 11 JMU players were recognized, as the Dukes finished the year with a team GPA of 3.443.
Trio of Dukes Named GCAA All-America Scholars
NORMAN, Okla. – A trio of James Madison men's golfers were named Golf Coaches Association of America All-America scholars for the 2023-24 season, the organization announced on Thursday, as Alexandre D'Aurelle de Paladines, Graduate student Nick Schlickenrieder, and sophomore Václav Tichý were all honored by the organization.
Jacob Dobbs Named a Nominee for Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
NORTHBROOK, Ill. – James Madison linebacker Jacob Dobbs has been named a nominee for the 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, as announced by Allstate and the Wuerffel Foundation. Dobbs joined the Dukes in January after a stellar five-year career at Holy Cross, in which he started all 43...
Lacrosse Named IWLCA Academic Squad, Six Dukes Recognized on Academic Honor Roll
NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. – The Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association recognized James Madison as one of 325 schools to earn academic squad honors across all divisions for the 2024 season, the organization announced on Wednesday afternoon. Additionally, six Dukes were named to the IWLCA Academic Honor Roll. For the academic...
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