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Lord Botetourt gets final regular season win with visit from Hokiesโ Mutts
Read full article: Lord Botetourt gets final regular season win with visit from Hokiesโ MuttsThe Lord Botetourt boys basketball team had a special pregame appearance by Virginia Techโs Justyn Mutts. Mutts spoke on the importance of life outside of basketball, being present, and having a positive mindset.
Christiansburg wins Region 3D Championship with 34-7 win over Lord Botetourt
Read full article: Christiansburg wins Region 3D Championship with 34-7 win over Lord BotetourtIn the Region 3D Semifinal last year, Lord Botetourt beat Christiansburg by just one single point. On Friday, Christiansburg beat the Cavaliers in dominant fashion, 34-7.
Winner Winner: Area teams dominate Class 1 & 2 titles, LCA baseball walks off for Class 3 champ
Read full article: Winner Winner: Area teams dominate Class 1 & 2 titles, LCA baseball walks off for Class 3 champSouthwest Virginia proved once again its dominance in spring competition, bringing home seven titles back to the area.
A Dozen local squads advance to State Finals
Read full article: A Dozen local squads advance to State FinalsThe scene is certainly set for a SW Virginia gold rush of state spring sports medals. No less than a dozen squads have advance to the state finals. Hereโs a rundown of our local teams that were in action on State Semifinal Friday.
WATCH: James River, Northside boys advance in region tournament
Read full article: WATCH: James River, Northside boys advance in region tournamentIn the Region 2C semifinals, the James River boys beat Floyd County 74-40 behind a 31 point third quarter. The win secured a spot in the Class 2 State tournament, the first appearance for the Knights since 2011.
WATCH: Lord Botetourt & PH girls, Cave Spring boys grab wins
Read full article: WATCH: Lord Botetourt & PH girls, Cave Spring boys grab winsThe Lord Botetourt girls traveled to William Fleming on Wednesday to close their regular season. The Cavaliers won 50-42. In other girls action, Patrick Henry handled Salem 69-50.
Pitt, USC, and more adding Southwest Virginia athletes to their teams during early signing period
Read full article: Pitt, USC, and more adding Southwest Virginia athletes to their teams during early signing periodWednesday marked the fall signing day, meaning all athletes outside of football could sign their National Letter of Intent.
Charity golf event benefits scholarship fund honoring late Kip Nininger
Read full article: Charity golf event benefits scholarship fund honoring late Kip Nininger32 teams made their way around 18 holes at the Botetourt Golf and Swim Club on Thursday to raise money for the Kip Nininger Scholarship Foundation. Nininger was a 2x wrestling state champion who suited up for Cave Spring and Christiansburg. He passed away tragically in May. With 12 corporate sponsors and over 70 hole sponsors, his father Chris was thankful for the turnout.
Virginia state championship football games will be allowed to have 1,000 fans
Read full article: Virginia state championship football games will be allowed to have 1,000 fansMore fans will now be allowed in the stands for the six high school football state title games being played across Virginia on Saturday.
Lord Botetourt heads to second straight Class 3 State Championship with win over LCA
Read full article: Lord Botetourt heads to second straight Class 3 State Championship with win over LCALord Botetourt beat LCA on Saturday 24-22 to head to its second straight Class 3 State Championship game. The Cavaliers will travel to Lafayette High School in Williamsburg next Saturday for the title.
Lord Botetourt wins on the road against Staunton River
Read full article: Lord Botetourt wins on the road against Staunton RiverCopyright 2021 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. โ The Cavaliers defeated the Eagles, 49-6. Lord Botetourt wins on the road against Staunton RiverIf you need help with the Public File, call 540-512-1558.
Lord Botetourt continues series of dominant wins, beating William Byrd
Read full article: Lord Botetourt continues series of dominant wins, beating William ByrdCopyright 2021 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. DALEVILLE, Va. โ Lord Botetourtโs strong season carried on Friday night, in a 55-13 victory over William Byrd. Lord Botetourt continues series of dominant wins, beating William Byrd Cavaliers have outscored their opponents 174-25If you need help with the Public File, call 540-512-1558.
Hunter Riceโs 7 TDs lead Lord Botetourt in win against William Fleming
Read full article: Hunter Riceโs 7 TDs lead Lord Botetourt in win against William FlemingHunter Riceโs 7 TDs lead Lord Botetourt in win against William Fleming Rice had 5 rushing touchdowns, one receiving touchdown and even returned a blocked punt for a touchdownPublished: March 5, 2021, 11:51 pm
Lord Botetourt opens season with big win, beating GW Danville, 70-6
Read full article: Lord Botetourt opens season with big win, beating GW Danville, 70-6Copyright 2021 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. DALEVILLE, Va. โ The Lord Botetourt Cavs secured an opening-season win against the GW Danville Eagles Saturday afternoon, 70-6. Lord Botetourt opens season with big win, beating GW Danville, 70-6 The Cavs won Saturday, 70-6If you need help with the Public File, call 540-512-1558.
Lord Botetourt ready to resume football vs GW Danville
Read full article: Lord Botetourt ready to resume football vs GW DanvilleDaleville, Va. โ When last we saw Lord Botetourtโs football team, they were battling Hopewell in the Class 3 state title game at Liberty University. Itโs not a traditional opponent for the Cavaliers, but coach Harless says he was happy to get the matchup. โGreat football program, great tradition, just neat having them come to Daleville and play,โ Harless says. AdWhen last we saw GW Danville they were falling in the Class 4 region semifinals to Salem by a 48-21 count. The Eagles and Cavaliers are set to kick off at 1 p.m. in Daleville on Saturday.
WATCH: Patrick Henry boys wins region 5D championship, Cave Spring girls, Northside boys advance in 3D
Read full article: WATCH: Patrick Henry boys wins region 5D championship, Cave Spring girls, Northside boys advance in 3DOver at Patrick Henry, the Region 5D finals were underway, Patriots facing the William Fleming Colonels. Patrick Henry the victor, winning 66-65, and claiming back-to-back region titles. Patrick Henry will face the winner of Potomac Falls versus Stonebridge in the first round of the State Championship. On the hardwood at Cave Spring, the girls taking on 5 seed Lord Botetourt. Boys Basketball Scores:Patrick Henry 66, William Fleming 65Northside 80, Lord Botetourt 74Abingdon 60, Cave Spring 46Girls Basketball Scores:Cave Spring 53, Lord Botetourt 57Carroll County 65, Northside 40Honaker 68, Rural Retreat 30Thomas Walker 69, Chilhowie 45
WATCH: VHSL Region 3D wrestling tournament in Christiansburg
Read full article: WATCH: VHSL Region 3D wrestling tournament in Christiansburgover Dameon Robinson (Carroll County) 4-7, Jr. (Fall 2:48)Xavier Williams (Lord Botetourt) 5-2, So. (NC)Bryan Taylor (Christiansburg) 4-0, Sr. over Will Quesenberry (Northside) 4-3, Sr. (Fall 2:09)Bryan Taylor (Christiansburg) 4-0, Sr. over Will Quesenberry (Northside) 4-3, Sr. (Fall 2:09)2nd Place - Will Quesenberry of Northside2nd Place - Will Quesenberry of NorthsideEvan Elliott (Northside) 1-3, So. over Sam Francis (Lord Botetourt) 5-2, Sr. (Dec 8-4)Jake Baier (Christiansburg) 3-0, So. over Sam Francis (Lord Botetourt) 5-2, Sr. (Dec 8-4)JJ Pociask (Christiansburg) 4-1, So. (Dec 5-4)WATCH: VHSL Region 3D wrestling tournament in Christiansburg Christiansburg takes home the team title, advances 9 to State TournamentsIf you need help with the Public File, call 540-512-1558.
Hardwood happenings spice up Roanoke sports scene
Read full article: Hardwood happenings spice up Roanoke sports sceneRoanoke, Va. โ The Lord Botetourt Cavaliers opened their season Wednesday, hosting James River. Kyle Arnholt lead the way for Lord Botetourt with 25 points, and James Riverโs Patrick Clevenger had 24 for the Knights. Meanwhile, Roanoke County schools hit the practice courts Wednesday after being cleared to compete Tuesday afternoon. The biggest difference since Tuesday is Roanoke County schools have been cleared for competition, which means teams can integrate passing the ball at practice. โYou practice every day like youโre going to play so thatโs our attitude towards every practice, that youโre going to play.
Lord Botetourt football sends seven players to next level
Read full article: Lord Botetourt football sends seven players to next levelDALEVILLE, Va. โ Lord Botetourt is notorious for sending multiple athletes to the next level each year, and this yearโs Early Signing Day was no different. Seven players on the Lord Botetourt football team put pen to paper:Kyle Arnholt (OLB): Appalachian StateColston Powers (OL): Appalachian StateTroy Everett (OL): Appalachian StateZach Horton (LB): JMUFrank Sawyers (OL): Bluefield StateBryson Oliver (TE): Charleston Southern UniversityHead Coach Jamie Harless said he was proud of his players and hopes everyone can see what they can do in February. โFortunately for us in the last three years, weโve got to play 42 games in the last three years,โ Harless said. โThese kids have actually played four whole seasons of football in the last three years, Iโm very hopeful that weโre going to play and Iโm very optimistic that we will play. But if we donโt, to think of the accomplishments this group has had, itโs still going to be a great feeling.โ
Recruiting Reality: How no high school fall sports affected recruiting among prep and college football
Read full article: Recruiting Reality: How no high school fall sports affected recruiting among prep and college footballThat put Virginia prep football players trying to get recruited by colleges in a tough position. โSo senior season was going to be a big one.โHeโs not alone. William Byrd senior Bryson Lutz was depending on his senior season to seal a chance at the next level. โItโs a mouthpiece that makes for more efficiency for the kids, and me as well.โAnd as Leftwich says, the Twitter recruiting is an all-day, every day deal. That leaves high school football coaches as the liaison between their players and the next level.
Recruiting reality: The impact no fall season has on college football recruiting
Read full article: Recruiting reality: The impact no fall season has on college football recruitingROANOKE, Va. โ In July, the Virginia High School League announced it would be suspending its fall sports season to the spring. No fall season has left local high school athletes like Radford senior Pj Prioleau wondering whatโs next. โSo senior season was going to be a big one.โHeโs not alone. William Byrd senior Bryson Lutz was depending on his senior season to seal a chance at the next level. โItโs a mouthpiece that makes for more efficiency for the kids, and me as well.โAnd as Leftwich says, the Twitter recruiting is an all-day, every day deal.
Lord Botetourtโs Dewease earns number in Broncoโs program
Read full article: Lord Botetourtโs Dewease earns number in Broncoโs programThe system is why is speaks volumes that former Lord Botetourt standout Jake Dewease earned his number -- 51 last week. Jake just tries hard every day. He just tries hard which is so valuable for life. Heโs tough, heโs competitive and he just tries hard every single day. Now a redshirt freshman with the Cavaliers, Dewease was a 2-time all-state defensive back and all-state wide receiver under coach Jamie Harless at Lord Botetourt.
Lord Botetourt football sending 3 stars to Appalachian State
Read full article: Lord Botetourt football sending 3 stars to Appalachian StateDaleville, Va. Its not unusual for Lord Botetourt football to send its players off to the next level. offensive tackle Colston Powers committed to Appalachian State. The football program is great, they have winning seasons every year, and it was just where I wanted to be., Powers said. So its definitely pretty special and im sure it will be pretty cool down at App State too, Everett added. And it is certainly a testament to Head coach Jamie Harless, and the legacy hes built at Lord Botetourt.
Athletic Directors sort through possible issues with VHSL options
Read full article: Athletic Directors sort through possible issues with VHSL optionsIn the first model, traditional seasons would remain, and the current Covid guidelines would dictate what sports would be played. That would present scheduling issues that most Athletic Directors have never dealt with. In VHSL model 3, all three seasons will be compressed into what amounts to about six and a half months. But it is clearly the most challenging model for Athletic Directors statewide. All this equates to a nightmare for Athletic Directors who will be tasked with simultaneously shoe-horning all these games into a calendar that will have very little wiggle room.