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Field of Dreams gymnasts place in nationals
Three gymnasts from Smithfield’s Field of Dreams Gymnastics placed in the Amateur Athletic Union National Gymnastics Championship, held June 20-23 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Out of roughly 3,000 girls from 31 states, 11-year-old Mackenzie Hess placed seventh all-around in the platinum division. Anna Bardwell, 15, placed third all-around in the gold division. Averi Bowe, age […] The post Field of Dreams gymnasts place in nationals appeared first on The Tidewater News.
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, […]
Windsor/Holland Hurricanes win state title
The teamwork of 7- and 8-year-old baseball players from two small communities in the area led to a vintage performance in the Pony Baseball East Zone Pinto 8U State Tournament that culminated in a dominant state championship win for the Windsor/Holland Hurricanes. Jeff Leckrone, head coach of the Windsor/Holland Hurricanes 8U All-Star Team, explained how […] The post Windsor/Holland Hurricanes win state title appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
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 […]
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