The lawsuit alleges that Palmer - a tenth grader - is being barred from participating in VHSL-sanctioned cross country and track meets due to him being homeschooled for religious beliefs.

Gabriella Carnevali earns state player of the year for the second consecutive season.

The VHSL and Roanoke County School Board have been named in a lawsuit by Daniel and Stacie Palmer that alleges that their son Samuel is being barred from participating in track and field meets due to him being homeschooled.

Paisley Mann earns player of the Year, Janet Rawes named coach of the year.

Moldenhauer takes player of the year honors as the Lady Govs captured their first ever state title.

Christiansburg boys, Cave Spring girls soccer reign supreme in Class 3

The VHSL championship picture is clearing up with multiple state semifinals wrapping up Friday.

The semifinal round of the VHSL boys and girls soccer tournaments delivered exciting moments and high scoring action all across the state.

The Bears defeated Rappahannock 5-1, snapping the Raiders win streak at 73.

The first round of the VHSL boys and girls soccer tournaments delivered exciting moments and high scoring action all across the state.

The Knights fall just short of reaching the Class 3 team tennis state championship.

Rockbridge County girls also advance to region final and state tournament.

The family of Samuel Palmer believes he should be able to participate in sports for Northside High School, even though he is homeschooled. The family chose homeschooling because of religious conviction, but believes VHSL rules discriminate against them and other homeschooled students.

Hawks, Puckett of Galax grab top Class 1 Girls honors

Boys and girls basketball teams across Virginia have punched their tickets to state championship games, with the state semifinal round finished.

Blacksburg girls add another team title to their stash.

Tuesday opened up the VHSL boys and girls basketball state quarterfinal round, with many teams advancing closer to a state championship.

Wednesday night provided teams across Virginia another opportunity to punch their tickets to the state tournament, including Salem girls basketball and E.C. Glass boys basketball.

Rural Retreat claims Class 1 team title, snapping Grundy's 10-year win streak.

Rocco will retire as the winningest football coach in Liberty Christian Academy history with a record of 199-35 record over 20 seasons.

Mattox Adams named player of the year, Karen Adams earns coach of the year.

Morgan Taylor was named coach of the year after leading the Blue Demons to their first ever state final.

Taylor, an Ole Miss commit, earns the top honor for the third consecutive season.

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Amari Worsham tallied 21 first half points.

The Spartans knocked off six-time defending state champ Auburn.

Blue Demons remain undefeated entering state tournament play.

Region Quarterfinals start this week!

Floyd County girls win back-to-back team titles, Blacksburg sweeps both boys and girls Class 4 hardware.

On Friday, the Campbell County School Board held a special meeting and voted to sideline the stepsons of former NFL tight end and Brookeville head coach Logan Thomas, albeit with reluctance

SMLCA’s move into the VHSL ranks has been challenging, but the Ospreys consistently put up a fight, even against a tough Roanoke Catholic team.

NFL Veteran Logan Thomas and the VHSL just wrapped up their meeting in court.

Salem's Kaur claims Class 4 individual title.

In Moneta, Auburn and VHSL newcomer SMLCA faced off for the first time in an intriguing matchup.

Radford Athletic Boosters Club plays a key role in funding the school's athletic department and team needs.

The duo won Player of the Year and Coach of the Year

The Eagles earned their fourth title under Altizer.

The Knights were 2025 state runner-ups

The Spartans won the boys lacrosse title for the first time ever

Auburn and Jefferson Forest softball programs finish with state runner-up nods.

The Knights and Mustangs were both playing in their first ever state title game.

Highlanders defeated Bruton 2-0 to capture their third consecutive VHSL Class 2 State Championship.

Auburn baseball and softball programs earn comeback wins.

The Maroons fell to Rappahannock in the Class 1 team tennis final 5-2.

WATCH: All the action and results from the VHSL Class 3 & 4 track meet

WATCH: Cave Spring girls, Christiansburg boys claim Region 3D titles

WATCH: Cave Spring softball beats Christiansburg to advance to Region 3D semifinals

George Wythe’s Doug Campbell named VHSL Class 1 Coach of the Year

The Cavaliers trailed undefeated James Monroe by as many as 13 points in the second quarter.

The Spartans made a late push for a comeback, cutting it as close to a 7 point margin.

The Maroons girls and boys both crowned state champions.

“I’m truly proud of my girls, the effort they came out with,” Fleming head coach Richard Wilson said.

George Wythe boys and girls basketball teams both heading to Class 1 state title

Alaila Everett, the I.C. Norcom High School Senior and track star, is now facing charges stemming from the now viral incident that took place at the Class 3 State Finals at Liberty University.

Jasmine Houston hit the game-winning shot to send the Colonels to the state championship game.

The Vikings surged ahead of the visiting Warriors of Western Albemarle to secure the 55-33 win.

The Region 3D champions have qualified for the VHSL state tournament for 11 consecutive seasons.

2025 VHSL State wrestling roundup

WATCH: Lord Botetourt girls, Northside boys, and George Wythe boys and girls all win Region titles Saturday

Patrick Henry, William Fleming boys fall short

The Virginia High School League announced they are canceling all planned state championships that were scheduled for Feb. 23 and 24 due to the vast amounts of snow that has impacted the Commonwealth.

The Virginia High School League has announced they have adjusted their planned schedule to account for the winter storm that will impact the Commonwealth on Wednesday.

The Virginia High School League announced on Monday that they will no longer allow trans athletes to participate in women’s sports, a reversal of their previous decision.

The junior signal caller accounted for more than 3,000 total yards and 61 touchdowns.

Titans head football coach tells 10 Sports he's retiring from the coaching ranks.

Fleming's Coleman earns first-team offense honors, Patriots Derey named to second-team offense

VHSL names Grayson County's Mac Goad as Class 1 Defensive Player of the Year

Longtime Roanoke Times sports writer Robert Anderson is one of nine to be inducted in April.

Auburn Eagles win 6th straight Class 1 volleyball title, Hidden Valley goes back-to-back in Class 3

WATCH: Hidden Valley, Auburn return to VHSL Volleyball State Championship

Eric and Brooke take a look at the 8 regions that include our local high school football teams that will be competing in the VHSL postseason.

Class 1 defending state champion Auburn also advanced to the Region 1C final.

The Spartans return to the field following a Class 4 state runner-up nod in 2023.

The defending VHSL Class 3 State Champions have five returning starters on each side of the ball.

PH's Anna Maria Rincon, Salem's Drew Perez among the honorees.

Football season may seem far away, but it just got one step closer — the VHSL has released the master schedule for the 2024 football season.

Purdue commit Kadyn Camper held a 20-2 record in the circle with a 0.85 ERA.

Auburn's Katie Light and Head Coach Adam Ritchie Named VHSL Class 1 Player and Coach of the Year

Kyleigh Drew was named coach of the year and Giuliana "Jules" Stanley earned player of the year.

"We started showing everybody our dedication to our sport and our love for our sport."

Blue Demons defeated Turner Ashby 6-3 in eight innings of play.

Among the teams advancing to state championships are the Glenvar boys and girls soccer teams and Christiansburg softball.

The Bobcats came up short against Bruton who found itself in the team state championship game for the third consecutive season.

Glenvar boys and girls soccer teams remain unbeaten, Christiansburg softball advances to state semifinals.

The Trojans multi-sport athlete is the new record holder in the high jump.

WATCH: Appomattox softball, Glenvar girls and boys soccer advance in state tournament

The Eagles claimed their seventh consecutive region crown in a shutout win over Giles.

Salem remains undefeated after a 9-6 region final win over E.C. Glass.

The Salem High School Forensics team won their 18th-straight state championship Saturday — breaking the all-time VHSL record.

The Vikings repeat as VHSL Class 3 state champions.

Bulldogs claim first state title in school history.

The Auburn boys basketball team fell to the defending Class 1 state champs Lancaster 65-59 in the Siegel Center on the campus of VCU in Richmond.

The Eagles have made it an every-other-year tradition to reach the VHSL Class 1 final.

Auburn boys claimed their third consecutive region crown.

WATCH: Region 3D and 1C girls battle for a spot in States

Cave Spring boys upend Lord Botetourt to reach region semifinals.

Staunton River looks for a Class 3 Team title repeat in Salem, while William Fleming tries to makes some noise in Class 5 in Virginia Beach.

Magna Vista advances in the Region 3d bracket with a 73-66 win at William Byrd in Vinton.

Patrick Henry defeated Franklin Co in boys basketball action 82-63.

The Maroon Tide freshman kicker was presented with the Josh Leonard Character, Courage and Commitment award.