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E.C. Glass takes down Amherst in Region 4D semifinal game
Read full article: E.C. Glass takes down Amherst in Region 4D semifinal gameItโs a matchup that was our Week 7 1st and 10 Game of the Week โ E.C. Glass at Amherst County. At the time, the Lancers were undefeated ... until the Hilltoppers served them some humble pie. That was in early October.
EC Glass lacrosse tradition, family approach leads to success
Read full article: EC Glass lacrosse tradition, family approach leads to successLynchburg and Campbell county schools have a rich history of impressive prep athletics.
Tonight we spotlight a stellar spring sports program in E.C. Glass boys lacrosse team.
In the last decade theyโve become a force to be reckoned with.
Liberty Flames win season opener 30-24 over Western Kentucky
Read full article: Liberty Flames win season opener 30-24 over Western KentuckyBOWLING GREEN, Ky. โ The Liberty Flames defeated the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 30-24 in their 2020 season opener. For the first time in nearly 4 years Liberty had a different starting quarterback after Stephen โBuckshotโ Calvert graduated a season ago. Western Kentucky made another late comeback attempt when Pigrome threw his third touchdown pass, for 36 yards, with 3:04 remaining in the game. While the Flames defense didnโt record any sacks, it did create havoc in the backfield with 16 tackles for loss. Liberty will now return home to prepare for a 1 p.m. kickoff against Florida International University at Williams Stadium next Saturday.
Flames ready to open the season with Western Kentucky on Saturday
Read full article: Flames ready to open the season with Western Kentucky on SaturdayLYNCHBURG, Va. โ For nearly the past four years, more than 1,400 days, 43 games to be exact, only one man was under center for the Liberty Flames-- Stephen โBuckshotโ Calvert. With the record setting passer now graduated, the Flames turn to Malik Willis to be the starting quarterback in the season opener. โI appreciate the faith they placed in me and I just want to go out there and do what they tell me to do and the right way, you know,โ Willis said. As they prepare to open the season with Western Kentucky, the Flames will face a defense that ranked 4th in passing in Conference USA last season and returns with the conferenceโs reigning defensive player of the year DeโAngelo Malone at defensive end. The Hilltoppers offense is a work in progress with grad transfer Tyrrell Pigrome at quarterback but experience is on the side of Western Kentucky.
10 Strong Poll: Ranking the region's high school football teams
Read full article: 10 Strong Poll: Ranking the region's high school football teams1 in this week's poll; however, the Pioneers are not alone at the top as they're tied with Lord Botetourt for that honor. 1, but for the first time this season, the 10 Strong Poll has a unanimous No. The final spots in this week's poll go to two teams who are making their first 10 Strong Poll appearances of the season. Thanks to a tie for 10th place, William Fleming makes this week's 10 Strong Poll for an 11-team poll. For those unfamiliar with the 10 Strong Poll, it's similar to the AP Top 25 poll.
Lynchburg police adding extra security measures for Jug Bowl on Friday night
Read full article: Lynchburg police adding extra security measures for Jug Bowl on Friday nightLYNCHBURG, Va.- - A series of incidents at E.C. Glass High School has prompted Lynchburg police to increase security for the school's upcoming football game. The Hilltoppers will go up against their big rival, Heritage High School, on Friday night. "We, like everyone else, love this high school. We love the Jug Bowl.