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Bjorn Jurgensen becomes second QB to commit to UVA
Bjorn Jurgensen wanted an offer from Virginia heading into during the weekend visit and it took a few more days for it to happen, and when it did the decision became easy. The Orlando Bishop Moore prospect threw for quarterbacks coach Taylor Lamb earlier this week and picked up an offer, and then it led to a quick commitment.
Virginia softball closes out regular season with series victory over Georgia Tech
After an impressive series win against Duke last weekend that secured Virginia’s spot in the ACC Championship — followed by a crushing loss Tuesday versus Virginia Tech — the Cavaliers (32-17, 15-9 ACC) faced off against Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Ga. for their final conference series of the year. While the Yellow Jackets (31-22, 12-12 ACC) bested Virginia in the first game, the Cavaliers came back strong to win the two following matches and the series.
RCA cancels annual Rivanna River Race
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- A race that was going to take place this weekend on the Rivanna River has been canceled. The Rivanna Conservation Alliance says the 18th annual Rivanna River Race will not be run this Saturday. According to a release, the cancellation is due to low registration...
Virginia WR Delaney Crawford enters transfer portal after two years with Cavaliers
Virginia wide receiver Delaney Crawford has entered the college football transfer portal after two years in Charlottesville, Wahoos247 learned. Crawford rated as a three-star quarterback in the class of 2022 but transitioned to receiver last offseason. The redshirt sophomore didn't record a stat in 2023. Crawford captured the California State...
Record-setting weekend for Virginia track and field at Penn Relays and Virginia High Performance
This past weekend was a busy one for Virginia track and field — from Thursday to Saturday Virginia brought its best to compete in the Penn Relays, one of the biggest stages in collegiate track and field. At the Virginia High Performance meet Sunday the Cavaliers once again scored some excellent performances back home in Charlottesville. In an exciting couple of days, the Cavaliers set multiple personal-best times, broke school records and became ranked collegiately and globally.
Analysis: UVA dramatically behind its ACC, Power 5 peers in football spending
UVA ranks eighth among the eight ACC public universities that have to report their athletics spending in its annual spending on its football program, and 46th among the 52 Power 5 public schools. The data is from Sportico, which maintains a database that tracks the official balance sheets of public...
Student Athlete of the Week: Cooper Weiss
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 SPORTS) -- Being the number 1 singles player on your team is pressure in itself. Add only two losses to that this year. That's what Cooper Weiss faces every time he steps on the court. "I'm pretty calm even though on the inside I might not be,"...
UVA tops Navy in baseball as former Cox High star moves up on career doubles list
Ethan Anderson, a former star for Cox High in Virginia Beach, hit his 55th career double to move into third on UVA’s all-time doubles list and help Virginia top Navy 10-0 Wednesday night in Charlottesville. Anthony Stephan hit his first home run of the season, and Evan Blanco and Matt Augustin combined for the second shutout in three games for the 11th-ranked Cavaliers (35-12). The Midshipmen ...
Evan Blanco throws five scoreless in #10 Virginia’s 10-0 win over Navy
Evan Blanco got a rare mid-week start, ahead of #10 Virginia’s exam break, and put up five shutout innings in a 10-0 run-rule win over Navy on Wednesday at Disharoon Park. Blanco (5-3, 4.38 ERA) allowed three hits, struck out five and walked one in the win. Matt Augustin...
Jurgensen: 'I am excited to be part of Coach Elliott's vision' at Virginia
Virginia football's momentum on the recruiting trail continued on Thursday, when Bjorn Jurgensen made the call to commit to the Cavaliers, becoming the sixth high school pledge, and seventh overall commitment for the Wahoos over the last two weeks. "My decision today is just one of the many goals I...
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