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High School Football: Looking at the schedule beyond Week One
Of the seven James River District high school football teams, just three were playoff-bound in 2023 with Amelia County, Buckingham and Lunenburg filling the spots. Amelia finished with a 9-4 mark, advancing to the Region 2A Championship game, where they were ousted by Poquoson, 57-18. The flag carriers of the district the last two seasons, […] The post High School Football: Looking at the schedule beyond Week One appeared first on Farmville.
Football Preview: Buckingham Knights primed for repeat playoff run
Things didn’t quite end as planned last season for the Buckingham County Knights. A strong regular season put them in the playoffs, where they played a tough, physical game. But in the end, Clarke County scored three touchdowns and sent the Knights home in the first round, winning 21-7. But there was plenty to build […] The post Football Preview: Buckingham Knights primed for repeat playoff run appeared first on Farmville.
Football Preview: Prince Edward lays foundation for ‘a solid house’
For Melvin Mitchell, it’s about laying a strong foundation. That’s how Mitchell, the new varsity football coach at Prince Edward County High, sees this season. Just like any house, if you want the building to be strong, you have to start with a good foundation. “It’s about building a mindset, developing or encouraging the competitiveness,” […] The post Football Preview: Prince Edward lays foundation for ‘a solid house’ appeared first on Farmville.
Football Preview: Fuqua keeps building as ‘8-man’ plan continues
Last season was a trial by fire in several ways for the Fuqua Falcons. First off, they didn’t really get a full off-season with their new coach, as Tyler Cristo took over two months before practices started. More than that, they were switching to an entirely new concept, going from the traditional 11-man football to […] The post Football Preview: Fuqua keeps building as ‘8-man’ plan continues appeared first on Farmville.
Hampden-Sydney Rebuilds: New faces, more changes for Tigers
In order to build a stronger Hampden-Sydney football program, you have to do it from the ground up. And for new head coach Vince Luvara, that means making changes in ways that don’t automatically show up on the field. But if all goes according to plan, by the end of the season, the results will […] The post Hampden-Sydney Rebuilds: New faces, more changes for Tigers appeared first on Farmville.
Lancers Set Fall Tennis Schedules
FARMVILLE, Va. — The Longwood women's and men's tennis teams will play 11 fall tournaments — including six on the women's side — Director of Tennis Charlotte Clarke announced Friday. Each team will also play in the inaugural Big South Individual Singles and Doubles Championship on Oct. 25-27 in Asheville, N.C. That event includes 16 singles players and eight doubles pairs. The men's season gets underway Sept. 7-8 at Mary Washington in the UMW Kickoff Classic. The women's season begins at the CNU Mock Dual Invitational Sept. 14-15 in Newport News, Va. The three-day Davidson Invitational is next for the...
High School Football Week One: Teams suit up on the road
Week One of the 2024 high school football season sees some teams in our region go on the road, while others have to wait another 14 days to get started, due to some bizarre circumstances. We’ll start off with that part. We’ve reported before about Cumberland High’s decision to shut down their varsity football program […] The post High School Football Week One: Teams suit up on the road appeared first on Farmville.
Men’s Cross Country Roars Into 2024
The Longwood men's cross country team kicked off the 2024 season with a strong performance at the Spider Alumni Open, building on last year’s historic finishes. Ben Goulet led the charge with a record-breaking 19:09 in the 6K, finishing 33rd out of 162 competitors. Goulet smashed the previous program record by 21 seconds and now holds two of the top ten times in the team's history. The Lancers ended up ninth among 14 teams, closely trailing VCU and George Mason by just a few points, showcasing their competitive edge as they look to make waves in the Big South.
The G.A.M.E. Returns for Year XIV September 6
FARMVILLE, Va. – The G.A.M.E. is back for year 14 when Longwood field hockey hosts Davidson on Friday, September 6 at 6 p.m. The annual event, which is one of Longwood's strongest and best traditions, features the yearly scarf handout along with a thriving, vibrant crowd for a Longwood fall sporting event. In addition to the annual scarf handout to Longwood students, the G.A.M.E. XIV will feature a variety of fun and food options for attendees. One of the highlights will be a dunk tank, and there will be plenty of big names waiting to be dropped into the water....
Longwood women’s basketball team sets nonconference schedule
The Longwood women’s basketball team will play half of its 14 non-conference games at home in the Joan Perry Brock Center in 2024-25, head coach Erika Lang-Montgomery announced on Thursday. Longwood is also set to host its first in-season tournament since 2010-11 when South Carolina State, McNeese State and William & Mary come to Farmville for […] The post Longwood women’s basketball team sets nonconference schedule appeared first on Farmville.
Garrison’s Brace Leads Mountaineers Past Lancers
In a thrilling match, freshman Ellie Garrison scored twice in the last 15 minutes of the first half, leading the Appalachian State Mountaineers to a 2-0 victory over Longwood. This marked Garrison's first two goals in her collegiate career and helped extend the Mountaineers' home unbeaten streak to 13 games. Following a weather delay early on, Garrison’s goals came off a corner kick and a powerful run down the pitch. Additionally, redshirt freshman Sarah Wommack recorded her third shutout of the season, showcasing a solid defensive effort. App State outperformed Longwood with significant offensive pressure, setting the stage for their upcoming match against 13th-ranked Auburn.
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