Virginia High School Football Prepares for a New Season
As the Virginia High School League dead period ends, teams like Glenvar and William Fleming are gearing up for competition, each facing distinct challenges and opportunities.
Jul 31, 2026
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Cave Spring Girls Soccer Team Captures First State Championship
The Cave Spring Knights concluded an unbeaten season with a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Western Albemarle, earning the program’s first state title and multiple individual awards.
Jun 23, 2026
Craig Huxtable Named 2026 Class 4 All‑State Boys Soccer Player of the Year
The Virginia High School League announced its 2026 Class 4 All‑State Boys Soccer Team, recognizing Craig Huxtable as Player of the Year and Shelley Blumenthal as Coach of the Year. Blacksburg completed a perfect 25‑0 season, securing its 14th state championship.
Jun 18, 2026
Nelson County’s Historic Soccer Season Earns State Honors
The 2026 Class 2 All‑State Girls Soccer Team was announced, highlighting a breakout season for Nelson County and its standout athletes.
Jun 18, 2026
Yorktown Patriots Fall Short in State Final After Dominant Season
The Yorktown Patriots girls soccer team finished a historic spring with a 19‑2‑1 record, reaching three championship matches before a narrow 1‑0 loss to the Independence Tigers in the Virginia High School League Class 6 state final.
Jun 15, 2026
Abingdon Softball Eyes Historic Trifecta
One win separates the Abingdon High School softball team from a historic championship trifecta, sparking community excitement.
Jun 13, 2026
Riverheads Baseball Advances to State Semifinal After Dominant Quarterfinal Victory
Riverheads defeated Lancaster 2-0 in the state quarterfinal, with pitcher Jackson Berkstresser delivering a standout performance. The team now prepares to face Patrick Henry in the semifinals, aiming for their third title.
Jun 10, 2026
Curt Newsome, Beloved Virginia Coach, Passes Away at 71
Veteran coach Curt Newsome, celebrated for his role in James Madison University’s 2004 national championship and his distinguished career at Emory & Henry, has died, leaving a lasting imprint on Virginia football.
Jun 1, 2026
Jimmy Carrasquillo Celebrates 300th Win, Joins Elite Coaches in Arlington
Jimmy Carrasquillo, the Washington‑Liberty Generals boys soccer coach, reached his 300th career victory, a milestone that places him among Virginia’s top coaches and highlights a family legacy in Arlington soccer.
May 22, 2026
Commanders Fuel Girls Flag Football Expansion Across Virginia
The Washington Commanders are backing a new high school flag football league in Hampton Roads, targeting Suffolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Newport News and Hampton. The effort, led by Jamaar Hawkins, seeks VHSL sanctioning and reflects the sport’s rapid rise from a modest i‑64 circuit to a statewide high school competition.
May 19, 2026