FILE - These are 2019 and 2020 file photos showing, from left: Aliyah Boston, Dana Evans, Rhyne Howard, Aari McDonald and Michaela Onyenwere. She was joined on the five-person team by sophomore Aliyah Boston of South Carolina, who was also a unanimous pick. She was joined on the five-player team by sophomore Aliyah Boston of South Carolina, who was also a unanimous pick. Howard was first team while Boston, McDonald and Evans made second team. The AP started choosing a preseason All-America team before the 1994-95 season.

ROANOKE, Va. The sun beamed directly down on the Roanoke Valley to start the long Independence Day weekend. Temperatures reached the low to mid 90s throughout the area Friday afternoon, and people did whatever they could to manage the hot weather. Blue Cow Ice Cream experienced a rush of customers looking for a cool snack, while some people like Matthew Mitchell focused on staying hydrated. I think everyone has to stay hydrated as best as you can right now, said Mitchell, who visited Roanoke from Fredericksburg. Were in the dead of summer, so we have a long way to go, but I think it will work out.