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Could a future big league ballplayer be staying with your family this summer?
This summer, lots of us will check out youth baseball near where we live, but there’s a special opportunity for fans to connect with up-and-coming ballplayers. Every summer, fans flock to historic Fireman’s Field, a few blocks from the tiny downtown in Purcellville, Virginia, to watch the Purcellville Cannons play.
Sam Kirkpatrick Receives State Farm Good Neighbor Award
May 1, 2024 – Belmont senior infielder Sam Kirkpatrick was named a State Farm MVC Good Neighbor Award recipient, announced by the conference Wednesday afternoon. In order to be eligible for the award, the student-athlete must be in good academic standing, must demonstrate good citizenship through good sportsmanship and significant community service, and participate in a sport, during the season of recognition.
Charles Town picks and analysis: May 3, 2024
Picks and analysis for this evening’s card from Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races:. 6. Big Boy OviBig effort on debut when chasing sharp winner and well clear of rest; should graduate here. 9. Tup’s to TakeHas caught pretty tough winners in first two; might do so again tonight...
Rock Ridge baseball holds on for 11-6 win over Deer River
VIRGINIA—The Rock Ridge baseball team built up an 11-run lead heading into the bottom of the seventh inning and managed to hold off a late surge from Deer River in order to pick up an 11-6 win at Frandsen Bank & Trust Field Wednesday. The home team on the scoreboard due to the game being moved from Deer River to Virginia, the Wolverines came to bat and put up four runs in the top of the first inning. They’d tack on more runs in the...
Wolverines solid, consistent in 7-2 win over Lumberjacks
VIRGINIA—Looking at the box score between the Rock Ridge and Cloquet softball teams, one big difference stood out when comparing the two squads. Both teams grabbed nine hits in the seven-inning game, but the difference came down to runners left on base. The Wolverines left just four while the Lumberjacks stranded 10. That difference showed in the amount of runs scored as well, with Rock Ridge getting the 7-2 edge...
Troilo leads Sterling past Haddon Heights for 4th straight win - Girls lacrosse recap
Antonia Troilo netted seven goals as Sterling held off Haddon Heights 12-11 in Haddon Heights. Shay Wiley and Adriana Zasada each scored twice for Sterling (5-4), which won its fourth straight game. Sterling led 8-4 at the break. Kylee Ferranto tallied six goals and two assists for Haddon Heights (4-6)...
Baseball Recap: Luray wins going away against Clarke County
Luray can now show off five landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Thursday. They were the clear victor by an 8-1 margin over the Clarke County Eagles. The victory was familiar territory for Luray who now have three in a row. Conner Hilliard made a splash while hitting...
Four-star Virginia OL visiting South Carolina on Friday
On Friday, 2026 four-star offensive lineman Carter Scruggs will make his way to South Carolina for an unofficial visit. The 6-foot-6, 270-pound Scruggs out of Loudoun County High School in Leesburg, Va., is ranked the No. 105 overall player in the country and the No. 7 interior offensive lineman, according to the 247Sports Composite. In the state of Virginia, Scruggs is tabbed as the No. 4 prospect.
Softball Game Preview: Luray Plays at Home
The Luray Bulldogs will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Clarke County Eagles at 6:00 p.m. Luray is looking for their season?s first victory. Luray is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to ten runs last Tuesday, they were much more limited against Mountain View on Friday. They lost 9-1 to the Generals.
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