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'All you see is cyclists:' Storming of Thunder Ridge bike ride returns to Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Lynchburg, get ready, the Storming of Thunder Ridge is back. On Sunday, over 500 cyclists will ride anywhere from 27 to 100 miles in the John Bell Memorial Ride to benefit the YMCA. After 15 years in charge, this will be organizer Paula Dahl's last...
Liberty softball roars past #25 Charlotte in NCAA opener, 6-3
ATHENS, Ga. (WSET) — Liberty used a five-run fourth inning to gain an advantage on No. 25 Charlotte on the way to a 6-3 victory over the 49ers in game one of the 2024 NCAA Athens Regional, Friday at Jack Turner Stadium. Today's game was moved up two hours...
Liberty softball confident as Athens NCAA regional awaits
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — It seems the only thing slowing down Liberty softball recently has been airports. The Lady Flames were stuck in New Mexico for an additional day and a half after winning the Conference USA title, thanks to lots of travel issues. No matter, LU is ready...
Lynchburg Fire, Police swinging for the fences in annual Guns and Hoses charity softball game
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR)– Members of the Lynchburg Fire Department and LPD are once again getting together their bats and gloves, preparing for the annual Guns and Hoses charity softball game on Sunday, May 19 at the Bank of James Stadium at 2 p.m. Along with an exciting game, snow...
Arrington delivers again for Lynchburg baseball in 3-1 NCAA regional win
CLEVELAND, Oh. (WSET/Lynchburg Sports) — University of Lynchburg baseball graduate student Wesley Arrington pitched his second consecutive complete game on Friday leading the Hornets to a 3-1 win over Ithaca in the NCAA Tournament. Arrington allowed an unearned run in the first against the Bombers, but after allowing two...
New girls, boys basketball head coaches at LCA; Heather Stephens steps down
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — An unexpected shakeup is coming for both the L.C.A. girls and boys basketball teams next season. Heather Stephens, who led the Lady Bulldogs to an undefeated season and state championship in 2024, has stepped down from her head coaching role. The school confirms this in a release this afternoon, but offered no further explanation.
Liberty Flames softball gears up for fourth consecutive NCAA tournament appearance
LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Liberty Flames softball team is making waves once again as they prepare for their fourth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance. Under the leadership of seasoned coach Dot Richardson, the Flames have demonstrated remarkable resilience and skill, securing their spot in the tournament with high expectations. Liberty...
University of Lynchburg Baseball NCAA Preview
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) — The defending NCAA Division III champs in the University of Lynchburg baseball team is headed to Cleveland, Ohio for the NCAA 2024 Division III baseball championship tournament. The Hornets made the NCAA Tournament for the fourth year in a row after winning the 11th Old...
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