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In Thursday’s matchup of High School football, Kings Fork took down Nansemond River in a battle of undefeated Suffolk rivals. The game went through a wild double overtime period before the Bulldogs walked away with the 24-21 win. Booker T. Washington pulled off the upset against Granby tonight, winning 10-7, and showing out defensively. All […]

It's rare that a matchup lives all the way up to the hype. It's rare that anything lives ALL the way up to the hype. With that in mind, it doesn't get much more hype than Thursday night's Nansemond River vs. King's Fork game. It's become the Battle for Suffolk, with the winner often laying claim to the best in the city. It's the first time the two teams have met while both were 3-0 or better. Just in case that wasn't enough, Nansemond River's victory over Oscar Smith last week means this was likely the battle for the Southeastern District.

Will he pick his beloved bulldog brothers? Or will he go with the warriors? Check it out in the video player above.

The Apprentice School golf team lost to William Peace in a dual match held at Sleepy Hole, Suffolk, Va. The top player for the Builders was Jeremy Carr with a score of 76. He was followed by Chris Ivey who scored 77 and Kai Crockett who scored 79. Ian Williams was the only golfer to shoot under par, finishing with a 1-under 71.

SUFFOLK, Va (WTKR) — For the second time since Nansemond River and King's Fork began playing in 2004, both teams enter the rivalry matchup unbeaten. "For many years, football in the city of Suffolk, outsiders looking in might have said it's down," said King's Fork head coach Anthony Joffrion. "I think the city of Suffolk is on the rise."

Due to rainy weather on Friday, several area high school football teams switch to Thursday.

Several games are being moved to Thursday night. Read more: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/local-high-school-football-games-moved-to-thursday-due-to-forecast/

Attention all golf enthusiasts! Mark your calendars for the Fall Swing Golf Tournament taking place on Fri, Sep 22 from 9am - 12pm. This exciting event will be held at the scenic Sleepy Hole Golf Course, located at 4700 Sleepy Hole Road, Suffolk, VA 23435.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Football season is in full swing, and there are several new faces on the sidelines at Tabb High School. A few of them bear a striking family resemblance. Bridgewater alum, John Byron, is in the midst of his first season as Tabb’s head coach, where he’s showing his players that football is much more than a game. Get to know him in this week’s I Am Hampton Roads.

By James J. Lidington Isle of Wight Academy   CROSS COUNTRY Isle of Wight Academy junior John Butler finished 12th in a cross country meet Wednesday, Sept. 13, at Norfolk Academy. Butler completed the 5,000-meter course in 18 minutes, 49 seconds, and the Chargers finished fourth out of seven teams. Zachary Jackson finished 15th with […]

Williams, a Norfolk native, played his high school ball at Norview and college at William & Mary.

The 2023 College football season is in full gear and after 3 weeks Norfolk State University is 1-2 on the season. The Spartan’s lone win comes against Hampton in the Battle of the Bay but issues in run defense are the story in Norfolk, Virginia so far. “It certainly hasn’t gone the way we hoped it would,” NSU Defensive Coordinator Steve Adams said. “That’s always our focus every game priority number one stop the run.”

The Tribe improved to 3-0 with a 15-7 win over the Buccaneers.

Eagles “Soar High” and the Bethel Assembly Christian Academy (BACA) are enjoying the “Air Up There” as it sports a 12-0 overall record and a 7-0 conference record after sweeping the Rock Church Lions in three straight sets on Monday, Sept. 18. The Eagles won 25-7, 25-8 and 25-7. The Eagles’ hard serving and the lack of their opponents’ ability to return the serves was the demise of the Lions in all three sets. ...

NORFOLK, Va. — When LaMareon James starred at Indian River, he was liable to score at any time. Offense, defense, special teams; at any moment James would make his way to the end zone with the ball in tow. Since his arrival at ODU, James has remained an explosive...

The Hampton Roads Sports Hall of Fame class of 2023 was selected on Wednesday. Five new members will incredible resumes will be enshrined on November 8th at 7pm from Old Dominion's Chartway Arena. Among them 2-time MLB all-star and Virginia Beach native Ryan Zimmerman. He was selected the 4th overall...

Old Dominion volleyball secured a 3-2 victory over the Liberty Flames on Tuesday night after pulling ahead in the final set and a pair of service aces from senior setter Teresa Atilano. With the win, the Monarchs improved their record to 8-6 on the season. ODU is 2-0 against the Lady Flames overall.

NORFOLK TIDES (89-56) WON 11-8 AT BUFFALO – AAA. Colton Cowser went 3 for 4 with a double, a homerun, 2 runs scored, 2 RBI and a walk. Coby Mayo went 1 for 4 with a run scored, 2 RBI and 1 walk. SP: Garrett Stallings (8-4) allowed 3...

NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk State men's basketball team received a wide variety of pre-season accolades in "The Almanac," The Field of 68's annual preview magazine released on Wednesday. The Spartans picked up individual, team, and coaching recognitions in the publication. The Almanac ranked Norfolk State first in the...