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Sandy Ridge News — Danbury man wins motocross national title
The Grassifieds Bluegrass Band were fantastic this past Saturday. Join us September 14 as Sandy Ridge Music Association will welcome High Strung to the community center at 6 p.m. Karen Mannering Bullins is hosting a Benefit Bingo this Saturday at Huntsville Community Building. The proceeds will go to Rodney Grant...
Getting to know Elijah Tilley
WALNUT COVE — South Stokes’ Elijah Tilley is looking forward to the start of school and what the football season holds. The Walnut Cove community is special to him because of all the memories he has made and will continue to make during his senior year. One of Tilley’s best qualities is his personality, which helps him enjoy the many different people that he will meet in high school and the relationships that he can build with them. ...
Finding out about Rori Long
DANBURY — North Stokes’ Rori Long says one of the best things about her is her unique personality and outstanding sense of humor. She loves the North Stokes community where everyone knows each other, and it also has the nature aspect with the mountains and woods. She is looking forward to finishing her senior year strong before moving onto college next fall. Rori also loves the fact that the people in the school can have close-knit relationships with her peers and professors. ...
Lady Wildcats win thriller over Sauras
KING — West Stokes’ volleyball team opened their 2024 season with an exciting 3-2 win over rival South Stokes on Monday, Aug. 12, giving Jordan Stevens his 167th career win at the school. Newly named South Stokes’ coach Baylee Cooper had her squad ready for the challenge as they took game one 25-19 behind Olivia Amos’ seven aces in the set. The Sauras’ Payton Bowman and Jade Bullins combined for...
P&HCC Men's Soccer Team Ranked #17 In the NJCAA Division II
The Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) men's soccer team has earned a #17 ranking in the 2024 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II Preseason Polls. Following back-to-back Region 10 championships and a win as the 2023 Atlantic District champion, this recognition marks a significant milestone for the program and sets high expectations for the new season.
Trapp Named 2024 CPL Broadcaster of the Year
The Coastal Plain League announced today that the voice of the Martinsville Mustangs, Riley Trapp, has been named the CPL Broadcaster of the Year for the 2024 season. “It is truly humbling to be able to represent Martinsville and the CPL with this award,” said Trapp. “I’d like to thank Jason Davis and Joe Haynes for having faith in me. I’d also like to thank Connor Akeman, who not only hired me but helped me every step of the way and made this summer better. With Connor being a broadcaster himself, he took a chance on me, and while I don’t think I will ever be able to fill his shoes, I hope I was able to live up to the standard he set originally. I want to thank Brandon Nania, Mason Gary, Hunter Steel and all the boys for accepting me as a part of the team, as they made my job so easy with the way they played day in and day out. I also want to thank Ty Hairston, our producer for putting up with me all season long. He is the best producer in the CPL, and we are truly lucky to have him in Martinsville. Finally, I want to thank my lord and savior Jesus Christ as without Him, none of this would be possible.”
Mustangs Carmichael Crowned Tucci 2024 CPL Hitter of the Year
The Coastal Plain League announced today that Lucas Carmichael of the Martinsville Mustangs has been selected as the 2024 CPL Hitter of the Year presented by Tucci. “It is an honor to be acknowledged as Hitter of the Year in the Coastal Plain League, which has really talented hitters throughout,” said Carmichael. “This could not have been accomplished without the complete efforts of a special team and coaching staff all season long. Further, it is a testament to the quality of the Martinsville Mustangs organization and their dedication to providing inspired baseball for their players every season.”
Laurel Park picks and ponderings: August 16, 2024
Late Pick 5 — $0 other handicapping here!. RACE 1: CLAIMING $20,000 (CONDITIONED), 3-YEAR-OLDS AND UP, 1 1/8 MILES (GRASS) We’re kicking off a very busy final weekend of the season with conditioned claimers on the grass. #1 David’s Prospec (20-1) turned in some solid efforts towards the end of grass season last year, racing near the pace and holding on for shares at good prices. He didn’t do much at this level first off an eight-month break last out, but that was at 5 1/2 furlongs, suggesting that that race was being used as a prep for a spot like this one. He should run much better going longer, and has some speed in a race without much of it. #3 Silverbullettwenty (5-2) finished a hard-charging third in his grass debut last out, in a race where he got a hot pace to close into. Even though there isn’t as much speed this time around, he’s shown some tactical foot in the past, suggesting that he can sit near the leaders and strike. #5 Class Wizard (6-1) gets his sixth different rider in his last six starts; in this case, Jevian Toledo. He exits the same race as Silverbullettwenty, and closed only mildly off that hot pace. That said, he’s a very consistent sort who rarely turns in a bad effort, and should get up for at least a slice.
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