Farmville
‘It’s one of those never give up stories’: PEFYA Majors keep playing
It started after the district tournament. Beaten by scores of 23-3 and 18-8, the Prince Edward-Farmville Youth Association (PEFYA) Majors team was eliminated from the ...
Matthew Hatfield, Author at Farmville
Farmville
‘We drive our own race’: Penick, Sangillo rise in Hornets Division
A couple of young racing prodigies from Farmville and Meherrin continue to open eyes and impress this season as part of the Hornets Division at ...
by Matthew Hatfield, Saturday, May 4, 2024 12:06 am
Cumberland High
‘It’s their home’: Cumberland athletes see 42-year streak end
Wednesday, April 17 marked a banner moment for Cumberland High’s athletics program. The school hosted its first track meet since 1982. Coach Kenneth Jasey, who ...
by Matthew Hatfield, Saturday, April 27, 2024 1:24 am
College Sports
‘I try to run faster’: Arvonia resident VonCanon sets records at HSC
Sometimes, a break can work wonders. It seemingly did for Hampden-Sydney freshman and Arvonia resident Haden VonCanon. After competing in cross country, VonCanon elected not ...
by Matthew Hatfield, Sunday, April 14, 2024 7:30 pm
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
Amare Gough takes two: Buckingham sophomore wins state titles
Buckingham County High sophomore Amare Gough has only scratched the surface of his potential, yet is picking up some hardware on his multi-sport journey. Recently, ...
by Matthew Hatfield, Wednesday, March 27, 2024 1:13 am
College
Making History: Adriana Shipp-Davis joins 1,000 point club
[AdrianaLongwood’s Adriana Shipp-Davis knows her college basketball career is winding down. But rather than be sad, the 5’10 redshirt senior guard says she’s grateful for ...
by Matthew Hatfield, Tuesday, March 5, 2024 1:36 am
Prince Edward
‘The future of the program is bright’: Prince Edward girls build for future
Even now that the playoff run is over, you can’t argue that the 2023-24 basketball season has been one to remember for the Prince Edward ...
by Matthew Hatfield, Friday, February 23, 2024 10:58 am
Farmville
‘It’s my goal’: Christian Max Sangillo aims for Victory Lane
Christian Max Sangillo is like most 15-year-olds in Farmville, studying for classes and hanging out with friends. However, where he’s different is that he races ...
by Matthew Hatfield, Wednesday, January 31, 2024 12:19 am
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
High School Football: What does the playoff picture look like?
We saw plenty of good high school football during the 2023 regular season. From the heat of summer through the mix of warm and cold ...
by Matthew Hatfield, Friday, November 10, 2023 3:09 am
FOOTBALL PREVIEW
FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Central Lunenburg Chargers keep building
A proud program with four state titles in its history – 1980, 1986, 1987 and 1992 – the Central Lunenburg Chargers are gearing up for ...
by Matthew Hatfield, Saturday, August 26, 2023 12:08 pm
FOOTBALL PREVIEW
FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Buckingham Knights aim at playoff run
The Buckingham Knights are traditionally considered one of the top contenders in both the James River District and Class 2 level. The 2022 squad finished ...
by Matthew Hatfield, Friday, August 25, 2023 11:55 am
FOOTBALL PREVIEW
FOOTBALL PREVIEW: What to watch — Must see games of 2023
High school football returns this month all across the state of Virginia. For many – whether that means players, coaches or fans alike – there ...
by Matthew Hatfield, Thursday, August 24, 2023 1:34 pm
Cumberland
Cumberland High girls roll into regionals, bringing 20-1 record
CUMBERLAND – The Cumberland High girls are enjoying a season to remember on the hardwood. Since dropping their opener for the 2022- 23 campaign to ...
by Matthew Hatfield, Wednesday, February 22, 2023 2:30 am
High School Football
High School Football Notebook: Streak ends for Central Lunenburg
VICTORIA – At some point, it had to end. Coach Will Thomas knew that. Up until Nov. 24, his team had beaten all challengers. But ...
by Matthew Hatfield, Wednesday, November 30, 2022 2:00 am
High School Football
High School Football Notebook: Central looks ahead to championship
And then there were two. After months of competition, with teams pouring blood, sweat and tears into the games, we’ve reached the end of the ...
by Matthew Hatfield, Monday, November 21, 2022 5:57 pm
Buckingham Knights
High School Football Notebook: Buckingham falls, Central advances
The sixth-seeded Buckingham Knights saw their 2022 season come to a close last Thursday. In a hard-fought game, the team lost 17-12 to the reigning ...
by Matthew Hatfield, Monday, November 14, 2022 1:16 pm
BUCKINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL
High School Football Notebook: Buckingham Knights prep for road test
A forfeit victory over winless Cumberland did not provide much benefit to the final power rating for Seth Wilkerson’s Buckingham Knights, who closed out the ...
by Matthew Hatfield, Monday, November 7, 2022 11:31 am
Buckingham
A family experience: Ansari chosen for alma mater’s Hall of Fame
Albeit soft-spoken and full of humility, Buckingham County resident Dr. Abdulbari Musa Ansari is beaming with pride these days. That’s because back in September, he ...
by Matthew Hatfield, Friday, November 4, 2022 7:58 pm
High School Football
High School Football Notebook: Can Central Lunenburg finish perfect?
VICTORIA – With sole possession of first place in the James River District on the line, fans were treated to a defensive battle on the ...
by Matthew Hatfield, Monday, October 31, 2022 2:38 pm
Buckingham County Knights
High School Football Notebook: Buckingham prepares for a showdown
DILLWYN – Notching their seventh straight double-figure triumph, the Buckingham County Knights took care of business against Amelia by a score of 28-12 last Friday. ...
by Matthew Hatfield, Wednesday, October 26, 2022 12:20 am
High School Football
High School Football Notebook: Knights, Chargers keep momentum going
DILLYN – As we head toward the final weeks of the regular high school football season, some teams in the James River District are building ...
by Matthew Hatfield, Monday, October 17, 2022 3:31 pm
High School Football
High School Football: Buckingham, Lunenburg climb state rankings
DILLYN – Earlier this month, the Virginia High School League released its first official set of high school football power ratings and will be releasing ...
by Matthew Hatfield, Monday, October 10, 2022 4:24 pm
Buckingham County
High School Football Notebook: Buckingham makes it four straight
DILLWYN – Go ahead and blame it on the storm. Thanks to Hurricane Ian, this past week’s high school football schedule looked more like an ...
by Matthew Hatfield, Monday, October 3, 2022 12:35 pm
James River District
High School Football Notebook: Only one unbeaten team remains
And then there was one. After Week Five of the high school football season, just one unbeaten team remains in the James River District. That ...
by Matthew Hatfield, Tuesday, September 27, 2022 9:15 pm
High School Football
High School Football Notebook: Big games loom this week
VICTORIA — They just keep winning. Central Lunenburg. Randolph-Henry. Prince Edward County. All three remain undefeated in the James River District as we head into ...
by Matthew Hatfield, Tuesday, September 20, 2022 2:50 am
High School Football
Buckingham Football: With veteran team, Knights built for success
BUCKINGHAM – Exciting moments and close finishes were the norm for the Buckingham football team the past couple seasons. In 2019, the Knights pieced together ...
by Matthew Hatfield, Sunday, August 21, 2022 8:46 pm
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