Cody Elliott

Hornets shock Knights, advance to regional semifinals for first time since 2019 After the initial roar from the players as the Wilson Memorial coaching staff entered the visiting locker room inside Larry S. Pence Gymnasium on Wednesday, the players took a seat

"I’ve told them, ‘I know I’m critical of you guys and I am not easy to please.’ They did tonight."

Wilson Memorial volleyball shocked Turner Ashby on Wednesday, earning its first regional semifinal berth since 2019 (with photo gallery):

Fort Defiance's Maecy Ann Frizzelle, Amber Pitsenbarger named Shenandoah's best Fort Defiance’s 1-2 punch is the Shenandoah District’s best once again.

Fort Defiance volleyball's player-coach duo of Maecy Ann Frizzelle and Amber Pitsenbarger is the Shenandoah District's best once again:

Turner Ashby's Bella Schultz, Brandi Baylor sweep Valley District top honors Fresh off winning the Valley District regular-season title, Turner Ashby swept the major awards on Tuesday.

Turner Ashby's Bella Schultz, Brandi Baylor swept the Valley District volleyball top honors on Tuesday:

Knights hungry for more after Valley District title win In one of the more competitive districts in the area, Turner Ashby stood out among the rest.

"We don’t panic."

Fresh off a Valley District regular-season title, Turner Ashby volleyball is seeking more (via John Breeden):

Playoff seedings on the line entering final week of regular season As the final week of the regular season is set to take place, there’s still plenty to play for around the Shenandoah Valley.

There's plenty at stake entering the final week of the #DNRFB regular season, with plenty of area teams fighting for #VHSL postseason berths:

Daily News-Record Sports (11/5/25):
-#JMU open with emphatic victory
-#DNRFB playoff seedings on the line
-Luray wins Region 1B playoff opener
-McBride brings strong mid-range game
-#UVA, #Hokies earn lopsided victories
-#Fast30 ahead of states
-Busy night of #VHSL volleyball

Green Hornets sweep Mustangs, set up rematch with TA Wilson Memorial set up an intriguing postseason rematch with an impressive sweep.

From Monday: Wilson Memorial opened the postseason impressively, earning a Region 3C volleyball sweep of Monticello in Fishersville:

Trailblazers swept by Flucos in opening round In Palmyra, No. 12 Spotswood suffered a 35-37, 19-25, 19-25 season-ending loss to No. 5 Fluvanna County in the opening round of the Region 3C tournament on Monday.

From Monday: Spotswood was swept by Fluvanna County in the first round of the Region 3C volleyball tournament:

Eagles suffer heartbreaking first-round loss to Bees Ninth-seeded East Rockingham suffered a heartbreaking 17-25, 15-25, 25-17, 25-19, 11-15 loss to eighth-seeded Brookville in the first round of the Region 3C tournament at BHS on Monday.

From Monday: East Rockingham's season came to a heartbreaking end in the opening round of the Region 3C volleyball tournament:

Blue Streaks' season ends at Alleghany No. 10 Harrisonburg saw its season come to an end with a 23-25, 15-25, 15-25 loss to No. 7 Alleghany in the first round of the Region 3C tournament in

From Monday: Harrisonburg's volleyball season came to a close in a Region 3C first-round loss at Alleghany:

Bison now one win away from state berth Buffalo Gap is just one win away from a berth in the Virginia High School League Class 1 state tournament after a big win on the road.

From Monday: Buffalo Gap is now one win away from a berth in the #VHSL Class 1 state volleyball tournament:

Cougars stun Buckingham County in 2B quarterfinals Sixth-seeded Stuarts Draft pulled off an upset, defeating third-seeded Buckingham County 25-22, 25-19, 25-21 in the Region 2B quarterfinals at BCHS.

From Monday: Stuarts Draft went on the road and pulled off a first-round upset of Buckingham County in the Region 2B volleyball quarterfinals:

Fort Defiance's Maecy Ann Frizzelle, a Bridgewater College commit, is the Shenandoah District Volleyball Player of the Year. FDHS head coach Amber Pitsenbarger is Coach of the Year. Indians host Madison County in the Region 2B semifinals on Thursday. #VHSL

#ODAC Preseason Women's Basketball Poll:

1. Washington and Lee (10)
2. Randolph-Macon (2)
3. Bridgewater
4. Roanoke
5. Shenandoah
6. Guilford
7. Lynchburg
8. Hollins
9. Virginia Wesleyan
10. Randolph
11. Eastern Mennonite
12. Averett

INBOX: Spotswood alum Taylor Myers has been named the Sun Belt Conference Cross Country Newcomer of the Year and also earned all-conference status. Myers, a Bridgewater College transfer, is just the second #JMU runner to earn Newcomer of the Year. Impressive debut.

Turner Ashby's Bella Schultz has been named the Valley District Volleyball Player of the Year and Knights head coach Brandi Baylor is the league's Coach of the Year. TA hosts Wilson Memorial in the Region 3C quarterfinals on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. #VHSL

Rams impress while winning regional crown After finishing runner-up at regionals one year ago, Strasburg set out to place one spot higher this time around.

“These girls have worked really hard this season. They’re excited to go to states.”

Strasburg, Page County competition cheer punched tickets to the #VHSL Class 2 cheer competition on Wednesday (via John Breeden):

Spotswood's Caden Erickson, girls team claim 3C championships Caden Erickson entered this season with no expectations.

“To be able to come here and perform the way we wanted and do really strong as a team means a lot.”

Spotswood's success highlighted a big day for locals at the Region 3C cross country championships on Wednesday (with photo gallery) (via John Breeden):

Luray girls win Region 1B title; Riverheads sends two teams to states Luray had three runners in the top 10 and scored 32 points to win the Region 1B girls team championship on Wednesday at Frazier Farms in Altavista.

Luray girls win Region 1B cross country title, while Riverheads is also sending both teams to next week's #VHSL Class 1 state meet:

Clarke girls, Stonewall boys headline strong performances at Region 2B meet Heading into the Region 2B championships at New Market Battlefield on Wednesday, Strasburg sophomore Piper Dellinger admitted she hadn’t shared a lot of conversations with Clarke County’s Lyla Gerensk...

“I worked really hard to get here. I’m really excited for where our team is headed next. It was a great day.”

Clarke County girls, Stonewall Jackson boys headlined a strong day for local teams at the Region 2B cross country championships on Wednesday:

Daily News-Record Sports (10/30/25):
-#JMU wins big over #SBC foe Texas State
-TA volleyball wins finale over Spotswood
-Full #VHSL volleyball results from Tuesday
-#JMU men rely on continuity with coaches
-Athlete Spotlight: East Rock's Arrington
-#JMU's DeCerb earns #SBC honor

Athlete Spotlight: East Rock's Demetrius Arrington putting together special season There was a moment just before kickoff against William Monroe last week when East Rockingham offensive lineman Wyatt Morris approached running back Demetrius Arrington in the visiting locker room in

"He’s really shown me the dedication and pride he has to be the best football player that he can be."

The latest Daily News-Record Athlete Spotlight shines on East Rockingham's Demetrius Arrington:

#VHSL Girls Cross Country, Region 1B Championship:

Luray wins regional title and Riverheads places third, with both earning team berths in the state meet.

Bulldogs led by Briana Plum (4th) and Isabela Rizek (5th), while Gladiators led by Verity Jordan (3rd).

#VHSL Boys Cross Country, Region 1B Championship:

Riverheads advancing to state meet as a team, led by Sam Ashby (9th), Jack Young (15th), Cooper Boyd (18th) and Sam Jarvis (23rd).

Buffalo Gap's Noah Lilly (12th) and Luray's Max Banks (13th) also advanced as individuals.

Knights close regular season with five-set win over Trailblazers Turner Ashby wanted to close out the regular season by paying tribute to the team’s senior trio with a victory on senior night.

“As we stepped onto the court, the emotions were turned off and we were ready to play.”

Turner Ashby closed the regular season by winning a Valley District volleyball thriller over Spotswood on Tuesday (via John Breeden):

Falcons remain hot with semifinal sweep of Mountaineers Central is suddenly heating up at just the right time.

Central remained red hot with a road sweep of Madison County in the Bull Run District volleyball semifinals on Tuesday:

Eagles hold off Bulldogs to avoid upset Top-seeded Clarke County did just enough to hold off fourth-seeded Luray 25-15, 25-13, 20-25, 23-25, 15-6 in the Bull Run District semifinals in Berryville on Tuesday.

Clarke County held off an upset bid by Luray in the Bull Run District volleyball semifinals on Tuesday in Berryville:

Gobblers close regular season with sweep of Blue Streaks Broadway won its fourth straight and for the 10th time in the last 11 matches with a 25-14, 25-14, 25-19 sweep of Valley District opponent Harrisonburg on Tuesday to close

Broadway won its fourth straight and for the 10th time in 11 matches with a Valley District volleyball sweep of Harrisonburg on Tuesday to end the regular season:

Bison snap 12-match skid with win over Cougars In Swoope, Buffalo Gap snapped a 12-match losing streak with a four-set win over Shenandoah District opponent Stuarts Draft on Tuesday.

Say goodbye to Buffalo Gap's 12-match losing streak after a four-set volleyball win over Stuarts Draft on Tuesday:

Green Hornets pick up big victory over Alleghany Wilson Memorial has won seven of its last eight after a big five-set victory over Alleghany in a battle of the second- and third-best teams in the Shenandoah District in

Wilson Memorial has won seven of its last eight after a big Shenandoah District volleyball win over Alleghany on Tuesday: