Blowing the whistle on referee shortage: How this program aims to help nationwide issue
The billion-dollar youth and high school sports industry around the country has been plagued by a referee shortage, with overbearing parents and coaches and time demands being examples of why many donโt want to be officials anymore.
Parents of Iowa teen who killed 1 and wounded 7 in shooting say they had 'no inkling' of his plan
The parents of the 17-year-old who killed a sixth grader and wounded seven others in a shooting at his small-town Iowa high school last week said in a statement Monday that they โhad no inkling he intended the horrible violence he was about to inflict.โ.
โIโm going to bet on my kidsโ: Heritage ready for Class 3 title game with Phoebus
It was 45 degrees and raining at Heritageโs practice on Tuesday. While some teams may move inside, the Pioneers suffered through, building character, confidence, and motivation, all in preparation for Saturdayโs Class 3 State Championship game.
1st and 10 Camp Tour: Phillips returns to lead Bath County to success
Our Camp Tour rolls to the Highlands where Bath County alum Jake Phillips has returned as head coach. Phillips is no stranger to winning, he helped lead Bath to a state title in 2001, finishing his high school career with nearly 10,000 yards of offense before heading to William and Mary.
1st and 10 Camp Tour: Glenvar stays consistent with mix of young and old on largest roster to date
Our 1st and 10 Camp Tour rolls on to Glenvar, where the Highlanders are prepping for another dominant season. Last year, the Highlanders went 11-2, their final loss in the Region 2 final to Appomattox. Glenvar is turning the page, boasting with the highest numbers theyโve ever had in fall camp. This year, theyโre lead by a young quarterback named Eli Taylor, who showed he can play against anyone last fall.
1st and 10 Camp Tour: Martinsville building on last seasonโs success
Our 1st and 10 Camp Tour continues in Southside, where the Martinsville Bulldogs continue to build on their success from last season. The Bulldogs saw a playoff trip for the first time since 2017, and advanced to the second round. Our 2021 1st and 10 Coach of the Year Bobby Martin enters his fourth season with a group of hungry seniors, who are ready to show off what Coach Martin has taught them over the years.