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Region/state roundup: Green Run junior defensive back commits to Virginia Tech

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2 years ago

February 10, 2024

FOOTBALL RECRUITING

Green Run junior defensive back Knahlij Harrell revealed his commitment to Virginia Tech on social media. The 5-foot-10 1/2, 165-pounder made the All-Class 5 Region A second team last season as the Stallions went 12-1 and reached the state semifinals.

COLLEGE TRACK AND FIELD

Suffolk runner zooms to Boston victory

LSU’s Michaela Rose, who grew up in Suffolk, ran the 800 meters in 1 minute, 59.49 seconds for a victory at the Boston University David Hemery Invitational.

According to flotrack, which is streaming then meet, Rose’s time is the second-fastest indoor women’s 800 in collegiate history.

COLLEGE BASEBALL

Apprentice sweeps Va. Peninsula CC

Apprentice School (4-0) swept Virginia Peninsula Community College 7-6, 9-3 in a doubleheader at War Memorial Stadium in Hampton.

Jett Winslow and Nate Yeary hit RBI singles in the seventh to give the Builders a walk-off win in Game 1. Caleb Russell hit a three-run homer in the third.

In Game 2, Russell and Matt Phoebus both homered and combined for five RBIs.

Virginia juniors Ethan Anderson, a Cox High graduate, and Griff O’Ferrall were two of 55 players named to the preseason Golden Spikes Award watch list.

COLLEGE SOFTBALL

HU splits two on opening day

Hampton began its season by splitting two games at the Stinger Classic in Montgomery, Alabama.

The Pirates opened with a 3-0 loss to Western Carolina but bounced back to shut out host Alabama State 4-0 as Angelina Branch struck out 10 in seven innings.

Western Carolina’s Tessa Juett pitched a three-hit shutout, striking out eight in seven innings.

When the Catamounts batted in the top of the fourth, Becka Wonsick’s sacrifice fly scored Natalie Henry before Savannah Baldwin hit a two-run triple to right-center.

That dealt HU starter Emily Workman the loss, but reliever Jada Evans pitched 3 1/3 shutout innings.

Branch shut down Alabama State. The Pirates’ Camryn Thompson scored on an error in the third, Kylee Quinn hit a two-run triple in the sixth, and Carmynn Bonner scored on a dropped pop-up in the seventh.

NSU drops opening two games

Norfolk State lost 4-3 to Tennessee Tech and then 13-0 to Presbyterian at the Blue Hose’s season-opening event in Clinton, South Carolina.

Against Tennessee Tech, the Spartans went ahead 3-0 in the bottom of the first inning as freshman Kachelle Refour, a First Colonial High graduate, scored on an error before Landstown product Emree Sky Obispo socked a two-run single to left-center.

But Tennessee Tech recovered with a four-run third inning, getting two runs on Carmen Betts’ single to right, followed by an error, and a go-ahead two-run double by Sydney Kirby.

NSU starter Kailey Bryant took the loss, but Emma Zieg pitched 4 2/3 shutout innings of relief.

Presbyterian racked up an 8-0 lead in the first inning of the Spartans’ second game. Rylie Gilbreath had three hits for NSU.

No. 23 Hokies start 2-0

No. 23 Virginia Tech began its season with a flourish, routing Illinois 18-1 and then knocking off No. 20 Auburn 8-1 in eight innings on the Tigers’ field.

Against Illinois, Michelle Chatfield and Rachel Castine hit home runs. Lyndsey Grein struck out 12 in seven innings against Auburn, and Castine hit a grand slam in the eighth inning.

UVA wins twice

Virginia won its first two games, edging UNC Greensboro 6-5 and Jacksonville State 7-3 in Columbia, South Carolina.

Shelby Barbee homered against UNCG, a game the Cavaliers led 6-0. Against Jacksonville State, UVA scored five runs in the fifth to erase a 3-2 deficit. Abby Weaver hit a go-ahead two-run single and Sarah Coon hit a two-run homer in that inning.

COLLEGE WOMEN’S TENNIS

ODU sweeps singles to beat Iowa State

Old Dominion (3-3) earned its second victory over Iowa State (2-3) this season, sweeping every singles match for a 6-1 triumph in Urbandale, Iowa.

ODU dropped two of three sets in doubles to fall behind 1-0 against a Cyclones program that reached last year’s NCAA Elite Eight, but No. 5 Lidiia Rasskouskaia, No. 6 Ulyana Romanova and No. 4 Kira Matushkina won in straight sets.

The Monarchs’ top three all came from a set behind to win, with reigning Sun Belt Player of the Week Allison Isaacs providing the clincher with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 triumph at line 3. No. 1 Sofia Johnson and No. 2 Alexandra Viktorovitch won third sets of 6-3 and 7-6 (8-6), respectively.

No. 11 Virginia (7-1) picked up a 5-2 victory against No. 6 Pepperdine (2-2) in the opening round of the ITA National Team Indoor Championship in Seattle.

The Cavaliers advance to face No. 4 seed Michigan (6-1) at noon Eastern time Saturday in the quarterfinals.

COLLEGE MEN’S TENNIS

CNU opens with triumph

Christopher Newport earned an 8-1 victory over Hampden-Sydney in the opener for both teams at James River Country Club’s indoor facility in Newport News.

Eddy Porsmyr Hansen, Gus Mitchell and Ahun Vodela won in singles and doubles for CNU, and Maury High graduate Alex Seretis won on singles line 5. Cox High graduate Barrett Foster and Thomas Davis won at No. 1 doubles for the Tigers’ victory.

No. 6 Virginia (6-3) picked up a 4-0 victory against No. 24 Georgia (4-2) on Friday at the Boar’s Head Sports Club in Charlottesville.

COLLEGE WRESTLING

No. 8 N.C. State rolls past UVA

Virginia (7-4, 1-2 ACC) fell 38-3 at No. 8 North Carolina State (13-2, 3-0).

In the night’s third match, UVA 174-pounder Justin McCoy, ranked No. 14 nationally in his weight class, beat No. 29 Alex Faison 3-0. The Wolfpack won at the other nine weights.

COLLEGE WOMEN’S LACROSSE

George Mason spoils W&M’s opener in OT

William & Mary opened its season with an 11-10 overtime loss against George Mason at The St. James in Springfield.

After neither team scored during the initial 3-minute session of overtime, Mason’s Morgan Gunn tallied the game-winner off an assist from Hailey Zutic with two minutes remaining on the clock.

W&M led by two late in regulation, but the Patriots evened the score with a pair of goals by Shannon Tuozzo and Kate Elam in the final two minutes.

Freshmen Finley Hoffman and Chloe Pierini both came off the bench to lead W&M in their collegiate debuts with two goals apiece, while junior Justyce Barber — Pro Football Hall of Famer Ronde Barber’s daughter — totaled a team-high four points.

Freshman Katia Carnevale scored four goals and Mackenzie Hoeg had three as No. 16 Virginia defeated Liberty 14-6 in a season opener in Lynchburg.

COLLEGE MEN’S GOLF

UVA’s James on Ben Hogan award watch list

Virginia sophomore Ben James was one of 40 college golfers named to the 2024 Ben Hogan Award watch list. James, a first-team All-American last season, is in the running for an award that goes to the top men’s NCAA Division I, II or III, NAIA or NJCAA golfer based on all collegiate, amateur and pro events over the previous 12 months.

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Patchwork 250: Share your community’s unique history for Virginia’s 250th anniversary

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February 27, 2026

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Patchwork 250: Share your community’s unique history for Virginia’s 250th anniversary

We’re highlighting the many threads that make Virginia so special

Virginia is filled with so much history just waiting to be explored. As we mark the 250th anniversary of the United States and Virginia, we’re celebrating this milestone with a new series: Patchwork 250.

The series will highlight the many threads that make Virginia so special and celebrate every patch (whether that’s a remarkable person, an unforgettable location or a memorable event).

As this new initiative gets underway, we’d love to hear from you. Share your favorite pieces of history and be a part of Virginia’s ongoing story.

Using Pin It or the form below, let us know: what’s a unique piece of history from your community that you think more people should know about?

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Fatal motorcycle-pickup collision shuts northbound S. Virginia Street Thursday evening

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13 hours ago

February 27, 2026

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Fatal motorcycle-pickup collision shuts northbound S. Virginia Street Thursday evening

A fatal collision between a motorcycle and a pickup truck on Thursday evening has claimed a life and prompted a significant road closure in South Reno.

The Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) responded to reports of the crash at approximately 5:29 p.m. on February 26. The incident occurred on northbound South Virginia Street, just north of Damonte Ranch Parkway.

According to the Nevada State Police, the rider of the motorcycle, an adult male, was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical personnel. The driver of the pickup truck remained on-site, though no further details regarding other injuries or the cause of the crash have been released. Northbound South Virginia Street: Completely shut down from Damonte Ranch Parkway to Bishop Manogue Drive.

Southbound South Virginia Street: Open, but expect “rubbernecking” delays as drivers pass the emergency vehicles. Officials expect the northbound lanes to remain closed until at least 11:30 p.m. as the NHP Highway Patrol Division completes their investigation.

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York County’s Commonwealth Attorney, United Way of the Virginia Peninsula Partner to Establish The Guardian Network | Williamsburg Yorktown Daily

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February 26, 2026

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York County’s Commonwealth Attorney, United Way of the Virginia Peninsula Partner to Establish The Guardian Network | Williamsburg Yorktown Daily

A new effort is being led by Commonwealth Attorney Krystyn Reid, with support from Sen. Danny Diggs to help missing persons. (Ron Lach/Pexels.com)

HAMPTON ROADS— A proposed initiative known as The Guardian Network seeks to strengthen coordination and public access to verified information when children, seniors, and vulnerable adults go missing in Virginia.

The effort is being led by Commonwealth Attorney Krystyn Reid, with support from Sen. Danny Diggs through a budget amendment to SB30. If the amendment passes, development would move forward through the Virginia State Police.

Reid said the idea grew from her years of public service.

“The difference between politics and public service is simple,” Reid said. “One is what you say. The other is what you do.”

Reid began her career representing domestic violence survivors and said she witnessed firsthand how quickly families can be thrown into crisis.

“When someone does not make it home, that is a family’s worst moment,” Reid said. “The Guardian Network comes from a belief that we can strengthen coordination in those first critical hours and better protect vulnerable communities.”

The network is designed to complement existing alert systems such as AMBER, Silver, Ashanti and CODI alerts. Participation would be voluntary for both families and the public.

“It does not replace them. It reinforces them,” Reid said. “What we lack is one centralized, accessible place to see verified information. This is about coordination and clarity.”

Currently, information can be fragmented, she said, making it harder for families and communities to respond effectively.

“Families in crisis should not have to search multiple platforms,” Reid said. “Public safety requires structure. Our response should be organized and accessible.”

The United Way of the Virginia Peninsula has expressed support for the initiative, citing its alignment with the organization’s mission to improve lives by advancing education, financial stability and health.

“Children are the highest age demographic experiencing eviction and homelessness, which creates unique vulnerabilities including separation, exploitation and trafficking,” said Charvalla West of United Way of the Virginia Peninsula. “Seniors face increasing isolation, housing instability and caregiver strain in what many describe as the ‘Silver Tsunami’ of a rapidly aging population.”

She said the organization supports The Guardian Network because it strengthens coordination during the most critical moments when vulnerable individuals go missing.

“The Guardian Network aligns directly with our work to stabilize families and protect vulnerable communities,” West said. “When vulnerabilities are reduced, safety increases.”

United Way collaborates with certified partner agencies across the Virginia Peninsula that focus on homelessness prevention, youth development, domestic violence response, aging services and housing repair. Those organizations would continue serving in their core roles, providing safe housing, trauma-informed care, mentorship, caregiver support and case management, while the network enhances coordination and awareness.

“The Guardian Network enhances coordination and awareness, while nonprofits provide the direct relational support that protects individuals before, during and after crisis events,” West said.

The concept also includes a second phase of development that would establish a standing advisory committee composed of survivors, impacted family members, nonprofit leaders, victim advocates and public safety professionals. A third phase would focus on identifying and allocating resources to support coordinated response efforts in collaboration with law enforcement, including ensuring necessary logistical supplies are available during active situations.

The immediate focus is Virginia. If successful, supporters say the model could be scalable to other states seeking to strengthen coordination in missing-person cases.

Reid said the goal is clear.

“A stronger safety net. Better coordination. And helping bring loved ones home,” she said. “Everyone deserves to come home.”

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