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Prince William taking Howison soccer complex from 'good to great'
As Prince William's soccer community expands, the county is having its facilities grow with it. County representatives broke ground at the Howison Soccer Complex at 14716 Minnieville Road outside Dale City on Thursday. The site is set to have $5.2 million in new construction expansions and facility improvements with the...
Churchill Downs record results fine, but more work ahead
After record quarterly results, it would be natural for Churchill Downs CEO Bill Carstanjen to take a victory lap. Churchill Downs Wednesday reported revenue of $890.7 million and EBITDA of $444.8 million, both records, for 2Q24. “We are demonstrating that we can deliver strong returns on the strategic choices and...
Delmarva Erupts for 17 Runs to Beat Nats
FREDERICKSBURG, VA - Delmarva had an offensive eruption to defeat the FredNats 17-5. The Shorebirds are 12-14 (35-56) while the Nats fall to 17-9 (52-40). Delmarva got a run in the first inning, then plated six more in the second inning to open up a 7-0 lead. They added another in the top of the third, and two more in the fourth to make it 10-0.
Thompson traces his baseball roots to Charles County
Tuesday evening after he had limited the visiting Hagerstown Boxcars to just one run in seven innings and collected the 100th win of his Atlantic League career in his 250th game as a member of the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, La Plata High School graduate Daryl Thompson recalled his more youthful days playing with Hughesville Little League. Thompson, who also competed in his 250th game as a member of the Blue Crabs on Tuesday when Southern Maryland defeated Hagerstown 7-1 for his milestone victory, deflected...
Shorebirds Ride Best Offensive Performance of the Season to Victory
Delmarva Evens Series with Dominant Win over Fred Nats. Shorebirds Ride Best Offensive Performance of the Season to Victory. FREDERICKSBURG, VA: The Delmarva Shorebirds (35-56, 12-14) delivered their best offensive performance of 2024 on Wednesday night in a dominant, 17-5 win over the Fredericksburg Nationals (52-40, 17-9). The Shorebirds struck...
Two Gar-Field grads headed to Summer Olympics
Besides Battlefield graduate Lauren Hoffman, two other Prince William County high school graduates will be participating in the Summer Olympics. High school: Gar-Field (1992 graduate) Sport: Rowing. Olympic connection: Head U.S. Men’s Sweep Coach. Did you know? Galvanek is a member of Gar-Field’s Athletic Hall of Fame. In 1991,...
Stand-out, 2025 RB, Jackson McCarter talks Villanova commitment
Class of 2025, dynamic, high-level running back, Jackson McCarter rushed for 1,804 yards and 24 touchdowns for Patriot high school (Nokesville, Virginia) last season. The Pioneer's star running back had a phenomenal 8.4 yards per carry. McCarter is a one of the best prospects in Virginia and recently committed to the Villanova Wildcats. We talked about his commitment to 'Nova and more for VUSports.
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