HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
Virginia’s first adult high school in Roanoke shapes state’s workforce
Read full article: Virginia’s first adult high school in Roanoke shapes state’s workforceVirginia’s Secretary of Labor visited The Excel Center in Roanoke to get a firsthand look at how the state’s first adult high school is helping shape Virginia’s workforce. The school, operated by Goodwill Industries of the Valleys, serves adults 18 and older through an accelerated diploma program and offers free childcare, transportation assistance, life coaching and career counseling.
VHSL Tournament: Auburn softball cruises, Hidden Valley baseball falls
Read full article: VHSL Tournament: Auburn softball cruises, Hidden Valley baseball fallsTuesday was a busy day on the diamond around the state, including Auburn softball taking down Honaker 13-2, while Hidden Valley baseball saw the end of their season with an 11-1 loss against Spotswood.
A Titan of a turnaround: Hidden Valley baseball gears up for state playoffs
Read full article: A Titan of a turnaround: Hidden Valley baseball gears up for state playoffsThe days of struggling to win double-digit games are behind the Hidden Valley Titans, who have transformed themselves into one of the state’s most dangerous teams heading into the state playoffs.
Outdoor Track and Field Championships Wrap Up with Thrilling Finishes
Read full article: Outdoor Track and Field Championships Wrap Up with Thrilling FinishesState championships wrapped for outdoor track and field Saturday and close to home, classes 3 and 4 finished up at Liberty University with more local athletes claiming state gold.
Fort Chiswell baseball claims Region 1C Championship in state final rematch
Read full article: Fort Chiswell baseball claims Region 1C Championship in state final rematchA back-and-forth battle between Fort Chiswell and Auburn baseball resulted in a Region 1C championship for the Pioneers, who won 4-3 in an eight inning battle.
High School Soccer: Auburn, Blacksburg boys soccer claim region championships
Read full article: High School Soccer: Auburn, Blacksburg boys soccer claim region championshipsWednesday night saw two local boys soccer teams claim region titles, as Auburn boys soccer took home the 1C title with a 4-2 win over Galax while Blacksburg completed an unbeaten season with a 3-0 win over Charlottesville in the 4D final.
High School Soccer: Cave Spring, Hidden Valley girls to square off, Blacksburg boys win thriller
Read full article: High School Soccer: Cave Spring, Hidden Valley girls to square off, Blacksburg boys win thrillerHidden Valley girls soccer took down Abingdon 6-2 while Cave Spring defeated William Byrd 8-0. Blacksburg boys soccer battled Jefferson Forest and it was the Bruins who came out on top in overtime, 2-1.
Two Southwest Virginia Schools Rank in Top 20 Nationally for Personal Finance Education
Read full article: Two Southwest Virginia Schools Rank in Top 20 Nationally for Personal Finance EducationTwo Southwest Virginia high schools are among the best in the country when it comes to teaching students how to manage their money.
Franklin County baseball & softball advance to Blue Ridge District finals
Read full article: Franklin County baseball & softball advance to Blue Ridge District finalsTuesday was an exciting day for the Eagles of Franklin County, as their baseball team took down Lord Botetourt 7-2 and softball team walked off on Lord Botetourt 9-8, with both teams advancing to a championship game appearance.
Former Radford standout Landen Clark returns home for football camp
Read full article: Former Radford standout Landen Clark returns home for football campThere’s nothing like giving back to your community, and that couldn’t ring truer for Landen Clark, who returned to his alma mater for a football camp.
North Cross boys lacrosse wins state title, girls lacrosse falls short of championship
Read full article: North Cross boys lacrosse wins state title, girls lacrosse falls short of championshipNorth Cross boys and girls lacrosse both played home championship games on Saturday, but it was only the boys program who walked away with a championship.
Botetourt County Considers $2.8 Million Increase for Public Schools in FY27 Budget
Read full article: Botetourt County Considers $2.8 Million Increase for Public Schools in FY27 BudgetThe future of school funding in Botetourt County drew passionate debate Wednesday night as students, parents and residents packed a public hearing on the county’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget.
Parents launch scholarship in memory of William Byrd High School teen, Camden Thepsimuong
Read full article: Parents launch scholarship in memory of William Byrd High School teen, Camden ThepsimuongThe Thepsimuongs are working on another way to keep Cam’s spirit present: a scholarship fund that will pay for two children each year to attend Cam’s favorite church camp.
Blacksburg’s Szefc continues diamond dominance
Read full article: Blacksburg’s Szefc continues diamond dominanceWhether it’s the pitchers mound, at the plate, or in the field, Blacksburg’s Sam Szefc has proved to not only be one of the area’s best players, but one of the best in the state of Virginia.
Cave Spring’s Tull named 2026 Don Holliday Memorial Scholarship recipient
Read full article: Cave Spring’s Tull named 2026 Don Holliday Memorial Scholarship recipientThe Don Holliday Memorial Foundation celebrated its 40th year of existence on Wednesday, and in doing so, named Cave Spring’s Emily Tull the recipient of the Don Holliday Memorial Scholarship.
Football to golf: Hidden Valley grad Sam Dragovich leading the drive as Links365 owner
Read full article: Football to golf: Hidden Valley grad Sam Dragovich leading the drive as Links365 owner"I think the biggest thing I learned through college, athletics, high school athletics, is not to make it about myself," Dragovich said.
Former principal of E.C. Glass High School to act as deputy superintendent of King George County Schools
Read full article: Former principal of E.C. Glass High School to act as deputy superintendent of King George County SchoolsFormer E.C. Glass High School Principal Dr. Daniel Rule will take on the role of deputy superintendent at King George County Schools in July.
Student arrested after bringing gun-shaped lighter to Halifax County High School
Read full article: Student arrested after bringing gun-shaped lighter to Halifax County High SchoolThe South Boston Police Department announced Tuesday that a student was arrested and charged after bringing a lighter that was shaped like a gun to Halifax County High School on Tuesday.
Gretna, Northside and Patrick Henry hold signing days
Read full article: Gretna, Northside and Patrick Henry hold signing daysDreams turned to reality on Monday for Gretna, Northside and Patrick Henry High School student-athletes as they officially put pen to paper, signifying their college commitments.
Liberty High School names Justin Waldron new head boys basketball coach
Read full article: Liberty High School names Justin Waldron new head boys basketball coachLiberty High School boys basketball will be under new guidance come the 2026-2027 season, as the school has announced Justin Waldron as the newest Head Boys basketball coach.
Cave Spring, Radford celebrate student-athletes with signing days
Read full article: Cave Spring, Radford celebrate student-athletes with signing daysDreams turned to reality on Monday for Cave Spring and Radford student-athletes as they officially put pen to paper, signifying their college commitments.