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Beaches in Norfolk, Hampton and Newport News under swim advisories
The Virginia Department of Health has issued swimming advisories for nine beaches in Norfolk, one in Hampton and two in Newport News following recent heavy rains which introduced potentially harmful bacteria to the water. The affected beaches are the portion of Buckroe Beach South at the end of South Resort Road near the James T. Wilson Fishing Pier in Hampton; Hilton Park Beach at 225 River ...
Smithfield finishes strong in PONY tournaments
The Smithfield Recreation Association’s 12-and-under blue district all-star team became the 2024 East Zone Bronco 12U District 1 champions after playing in a tournament hosted by Kempsville PONY Baseball. They are also headed to the Section Tournament July 5 at Great Neck Baseball League in Virginia Beach. Pictured above, from left are Coach Matt Stephenson, […]
Sowden, Curro named all-state in soccer
A recent Smithfield High School graduate and rising senior each made the Virginia High School League’s Class 4 all-state girls soccer teams. Defender Kennedy Sowden, who played in 17 games her junior year, was named first team all-state. Brianna Curro, a 2024 graduate who played in 19 games this season, was named second team all-state. […]
Former Assistant Coaches of Tess Ellis Emerge as Head Coaches in Recent Seasons
By Dave Johnson W&M Athletics William & Mary field hockey coach Tess Ellis knows what’s being said about her program. And she likes it. Over the last four seasons, three of her assistant coaches have been plucked away for head coaching jobs. Mark Egner, who served on Ellis’ staff from 2015-19, was the first when Dartmouth hired him in 2020. Next came Martu Loncarica (2017-18), who took over at La Salle in ’21. Then it was Hillary Fitts , Ellis’ trusted right hand the last five seasons, which included last fall’s CAA championship run. She’s now the head coach at…
Field Hockey Welcomes 2024 Incoming Class
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – William & Mary head field hockey coach Tess Ellis announced the addition of six student-athletes to the defending CAA Champions roster for the 2024 season. The list includes Davidson graduate transfer defender Ellie Taylor (Richmond, Va./St. Catherine's/Davidson) and five incoming freshmen in midfielder/forward Alivia Boatwright (Fredericksburg, Va. / Mountain View), goalkeeper Emma Cari (Emmaus, Pa. / Emmaus), midfielder/forward Josette DeGour (Haddonfield, N.J. / Bishop Eustace Prep), defender Darcy Kopsinis (North Chesterfield, Va. / Trinity Episcopal), and midfielder/forward Ava Rossman (Beaverdam, Va. / Patrick Henry).
Smithfield High’s Brown named all-state in baseball
Maddax Brown, a 2024 Smithfield High School graduate, made the Virginia High School League’s Class 4 all-state baseball team. Twelve players make up the first and second teams: three pitchers, one catcher, one first baseman, one second baseman, one third baseman, one shortstop, three outfielders, and one designated hitter. Only those players selected to all-region […]
New For 2024 – Exclusive Tribe Touchdown Club Gameday Experience
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – William & Mary Athletics is excited to offer an exclusive new field-level gameday experience at all six Tribe Football home contests this season at Zable Stadium. Located directly behind the South End Zone (formerly Tailgate Terrace), the Tribe Touchdown Club provides a premier gameday venue for...
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