Virginia High School League

It's 100 days until the high school football season

2013-05-15 18:02:00

It might seem out of place now, with the warm weather finally here and spring sports going into postseason mode, but football isn't as far off as you might think. In exactly 100 days, assuming no hiccups between now and then, Phoebus will open the...

Inside the BRD: District tournament era nears end

2013-05-15 18:21:00

The Bay Rivers District will crown tournament champions for the final time during the next week. With Virginia High School League realignment set for the fall, Bay Rivers teams will move into conferences based strictly on enrollment for the first level of...

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Charger lineman moving north

2013-05-14 03:34:02

Chancellor sophomore offensive lineman Matt Burrell plans to transfer to a school in Prince William County, his father said Monday. Burrell, who has 12 Football Bowl Subdivision scholarship offers, will head to either C.D. Hylton or Woodbridge. His...

Tunstall inducts Cook into Sports Hall of Fame

2013-05-12 08:14:02

Legendary Tunstall softball coach Roger Cook was enshrined into the Tunstall High School Sports Hall of Fame Saturday night at Tunstall High School. On a night that many gathered to warmly remember Cook, who won 488 games in his career, those who worked...

Role Model Role Model

2013-05-12 09:54:03

NORFOLK Being a role model is a responsibility some athletes shy away from. Not Aramis Massenburg -- even as his stock as a potential Olympian continues to rise. Massenburg wants to serve as an example for youngsters from his hometown (Ettrick)...

Incident with Salem volunteer coach triggers policy reviews

2013-04-28 09:14:01

Volunteer coaches for local school systems and club team coaches work closely with thousands of student athletes each year. Hiring a coach usually begins with a background check. But after that, guidelines regulating private communications and one-on-...

In surprise move, Henrico approves laptop contract

2013-04-26 10:44:02

With little warning and a lot of confusion, the Henrico County School Board awarded a $17.6 million contract Thursday to Dell Inc. for almost 19,000 new laptops for high school students and staff members. The contract award comes as school and county...

Star's bid to play senior year thwarted by eligibility issue

2013-04-24 00:00:00

Shannon Hudson earned a rare high school tennis triple crown in 2011, winning singles, doubles and team state championships as a sophomore at First Colonial. Since that sweep -- a feat only two other Group AAA girls players have accomplished -- Hudson...

Hayes steps down at Heritage, ends storied 23-year career

2013-04-20 12:24:03

When one considers Heritage girls' basketball coach Tracie Hayes, the image of a leader with a winning tradition may come to mind. Or, maybe the thought of a coach with a knack for resurrecting programs long mired in defeat. For her players, perhaps it'...

Inside the BRD: New format for state basketball tournament appears to be set

2013-04-15 12:48:00

With reclassification to six statewide groups (based strictly on student population) set for the fall, the Virginia High School League will institute a new format for its state basketball tournament. Rather than have the state semifinals and finals played...

Salem High School Forensics team wins its eighth straight state title

2013-03-26 14:39:00

The Salem High School Forensics team continued its dominance over the weekend, winning its eighth straight Virginia High School League state Group AA title on Saturday. The Spartans sealed the title with a 56-17 win over John Handley on Saturday in...

VHSL's new pitching regulations come in the interest of player safety

2013-03-09 10:51:00

Like any plan, this one isn't perfect. Even those who worked tirelessly for its passage would acknowledge that. Yet the Virginia High School League's new baseball pitching regulations, which go into effect with Tuesday's season openers, are being viewed...

Phoebus coach Stan Sexton walks off the field after the team won their fourth straight VHSL Division 5 state championship against South County Saturday.

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