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Three SHS players named to all-state boys soccer team
Three members of the Smithfield High School boys soccer team were named to the Virginia High School League’s Class 4 all-state team. Andy Muepu, a rising senior at SHS, was named to the all-state first team as a midfielder. Logan Young and Jackson Stanley, both rising juniors, were named to the all-state second team as […]
Swimming advisory issued Wednesday for Hilton Park Beach in Newport News
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Hilton Park Beach in Newport News is under a swim advisory, according to the Peninsula Health District. The advisory was issued due to bacteria levels in the water that exceed the state water quality standard. Watch: Norfolk, Virginia Beach tackle beach erosion as summer approaches.
Woody Howard seeks another Hampton Heat trophy 15 years after marquee victory
When Woody Howard prevailed in the Hampton Heat back in 2009, the race served as one of several notable events on Langley Speedway‘s calendar. The 15 years that have passed since that day have seen the Hampton Heat emerge as Langley’s crown jewel and a key component of the prestigious Virginia Late Model Triple Crown. Saturday’s festivities are poised to be the largest in Hampton Heat history with a record 38-car entry list and a sold-out crowd.
Yorktown lacrosse standout gets shot at Team USA
YORKTOWN, VA (WTKR)- In New England, lacrosse seems to be a language that everybody speaks. That's where Alex Birkle put down his roots in the sport. Now a rising senior at Tabb, Birkle is helping the game grow in Hampton Roads. The lacrosse standout calls himself a "military kid" who, spending some of his childhood on Long Island and in Massachusetts, had a stick in his hand shortly after he could walk.
Complete Hampton Heat 200 need to know
The second leg of the Virginia Late Model Triple Crown is poised to be one of the most physically and mentally challenging short track races of the year. Langley Speedway’s prestigious Hampton Heat, ongoing since 2008, is a test of stamina on multiple fronts. Not only are competitors tasked with navigating the tight, 0.397-mile flat surface, but they must do so while battling temperatures that exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit inside the cockpit.
16th Hampton Heat At Langley Speedway: Everything You Need To Know
The 16th running of “America’s Hottest Race,” the Hampton Heat 200 at Langley Speedway is finally upon us. It is expected to be the biggest version yet, so let’s make sure you the race fan knows what to expect heading into Saturday night. 2024 16th Annual...
Miami offers C Silas Barksdale at Peach Jam
Newport News (Va.) Woodside center Silas Barksdale has received an offer from Miami, he announced on Tuesday night. "Thankful for an offer from The University of Miami," Barksdale posted on social media. Barksdale, who stands 6-foot-8, is considered a three-star prospect and the 143rd-best overall player, 20th-best center, in the...
Cat Tarvin Named Lady Pirates Head Softball Coach
HAMPTON, Va. (July 18, 2024) … Cat Tarvin, who spent the last four years as head softball coach at North Carolina Central University, has been named the head coach at Hampton University, it was announced by Director of Athletics Anthony D. Henderson Sr. "The hiring of Cat Tarvin marks...
Softball Receives CAA Team Academic Excellence Award
RICHMOND, Va. (July 17, 2024) – The Coastal Athletic Association announced Hampton's softball team as a recipient of the Team Academic Excellence Award for the 2023-24 academic year on Tuesday afternoon. This is the second straight year that Hampton's softball team has earned this honor. The Team Academic Excellence Award recognizes the institution with the highest collective grade point average in all 22 sports sponsored by the CAA. The team GPA is a calculation of the grade point average of each student-athlete who appeared on an institution's roster throughout the final day of their respective championship seasons during the 2023-24...
Lady Pirates Sweep USTFCCCA All-Academic Awards with GPAs and Top Performance
HAMPTON, Va. (July 17th, 2024) – The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced its All-Academic teams and athletes for the 2024 season on Tuesday afternoon. The Lady Pirates were awarded an All-Academic team, while seven individuals from both the men’s and women’s teams were honored. Those included Oluwatomilayo Akintunde , Dejah Grant , Nya Harmon , Jordan Mozie , Emmani Shaw , Damali Williams , and Dugion Blackman . “This is a huge recognition and awards for our student-athletes,” said Coach Maurice Pierce . Our track & field teams continue to show that we put…
Youth Sailing Virginia Celebrates Community and New Sailors
On June 22, Youth Sailing Virginia (YSV) hosted an open house and brought together the local community for a vibrant celebration of Summer Sailstice on Mill Creek. The event welcomed new sailors and featured YSV's new fleet of 18 FJs and two Cape Dory Typhoon Weekenders. The Summer Sailstice was...
Leaving Special Legacy for Christopher Newport Lax, PDS Alum Auslander Achieved Career Assists Record
HISTORIC RUN: Coby Auslander heads upfield this spring for the Christopher Newport University men’s lacrosse team. Former Princeton Day School star Auslander capped his Christopher Newport career by tallying 55 points on 22 goals and 33 assists as the Captains went 16-6 and advanced to the NCAA Division III quarterfinals. Auslander graduated as the program’s all-time assists leader with 161. (Photo provided by Christopher Newport Athletics)
As the Pilots celebrate their 25th season, they have aspirations of a CPL title
HAMPTON, Va. — The Peninsula Pilots these days are playing like a championship caliber team, and they do so in a year that's been an impressive bench mark. Currently they have the best record throughout the league with a 28-10 record and it leads the East Division of the Coastal Plain League.
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