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Liberty knocks off 11th-ranked Georgia to advance to Athens Regional Final
ATHENS, Ga. (WFXR)—The Liberty Lady Flames Softball team continues rolling in the NCAA Tournament, knocking off 11th-ranked Georgia 7-3 on Saturday, May 18. After trailing 1-0 in the first inning following a Bulldog home run, the Lady Flames captured the lead after a sacrifice fly by infielder Megan Fortner and a two-run home run down the right field line by Brooke Roberts, putting Liberty up 3-1.
Georgia softball drops second game of NCAA Athens Regional, falls to Liberty 7-3
Georgia softball had an uncharacteristic game against Conference USA champions, the Liberty Flames, falling 7-3 at Turner Softball Stadium during the NCAA Athens Regional on Saturday. The Bulldogs struggled on the mound throughout the afternoon, giving up seven runs on just eight hits and committing one error in the process....
An amphitheater and a sports complex spotlight quality of life as an economic development goal
In localities including Lynchburg and Pulaski County, economic development efforts are focused on adding amenities, not just shell buildings. The post An amphitheater and a sports complex spotlight quality of life as an economic development goal appeared first on Cardinal News.
Lynchburg baseball blanks #7 Case Western, advances to region finals Sunday
CLEVELAND, OH (WSET/Lynchburg Sports) — The University of Lynchburg baseball team defeated Case Western Reserve 5-0 on Saturday in the NCAA Tournament behind a winning-pitching performance from Nick Mattfield and pinch-hit home run from Sean Pokorak. The Hornets took the field in the top of the first inning as...
Rustburg alum Bigham leads UVa softball to win, region finals Sunday
For the second straight day, Eden Bigham tossed a gem and the Cavaliers used the long ball to power to victory as Virginia (34-19) shut out No. 24 Miami (OH) (49-9) with a 6-0 victory in an elimination game in NCAA Regional play. With the win, Virginia advances to a...
15th Annual Storming of Thunder Ridge brings hundreds of riders from dozens of states
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — It was a morning of miles in Forest as the 15th Annual Storming of Thunder Ridge. The John Bell Memorial Ride got underway just after 7:00 a.m. at the Jamerson YMCA. It's an event that just keeps getting bigger each and every year. Riders had...
Walk-off win sends University of Lynchburg to Super Regional
CLEVLAND, Ohio (WFXR)—The University of Lynchburg baseball team won 6-5 in dramatic fashion over Case Western Reserve Spartans to win an NCAA regional championship. Lynchburg struck first in the bottom of the first inning as Sean Pokorak knocked in a run on a ground out to the third baseman. However, the Spartans responded shortly after with a single up the middle by outfielder Logan Andreyko that brought in two runs, giving Case Western Reserve an early 2-1 lead.
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...
Shorebirds Steal Thriller in Lynchburg
The Lynchburg Hillcats dropped a back-and-forth game to the Delmarva Shorebirds by a score of 7-6 on Saturday night. The loss gives Delmarva the chance to win their first series of the season. For Lynchburg, they are on the verge of dropping their first home series. Lynchburg was boosted by...
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