The Class 2 VHSL softball runner-up Knights of James River High (Buchanan) put a trio of talent on the all-state first team. Senior pitcher Austyn Moran, senior 2nd baseman Elly Lackey, and senior outfielder Jenna Pugh were given the VHSL’s top honor. Teammate Kaycee Kincaid earned second-team honors as well.
The Knights won Region 2C with a 1-0 extra innings victory over Appomattox County, then defeated James Battle and King William before falling in the state finals to Tazewell. James River finished 24-2 on the season.