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The US is giving Ukraine billions more in weapons. Here's how they will help
Read full article: The US is giving Ukraine billions more in weapons. Here's how they will helpThe Biden administration has announced its latest infusion of more than $2.7 billion in weapons for Ukraine and the promise of billions more.
Far-right groups from France and Hungary to lead a new political force in the European Parliament
Read full article: Far-right groups from France and Hungary to lead a new political force in the European ParliamentFar-right parties from 12 countries, including France’s National Rally and Hungary’s ruling Fidesz, have joined forces to form a new bloc in the European Parliament.
US announces new Patriot missiles for Ukraine as part of new $6 billion aid package
Read full article: US announces new Patriot missiles for Ukraine as part of new $6 billion aid packageThe Pentagon has announced that the U.S. will provide Ukraine additional Patriot missiles for its air defense systems as part of a massive $6 billion additional aid package.
European nations with Patriot missiles hesitate to give the air defense systems to Ukraine
Read full article: European nations with Patriot missiles hesitate to give the air defense systems to UkraineEuropean Union countries possessing Patriot air defense systems appear reluctant to give any to Ukraine.
NATO to help buy 1,000 Patriot missiles to defend allies as Russia ramps up air assault on Ukraine
Read full article: NATO to help buy 1,000 Patriot missiles to defend allies as Russia ramps up air assault on UkraineNATO says it will help buy up to 1,000 Patriot missiles so allies can better protect their territory as Russia ramps up its air assault on Ukraine.
EXPLAINER: How the latest US aid makes Ukraine stronger
Read full article: EXPLAINER: How the latest US aid makes Ukraine strongerThe presence of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington puts a dramatic exclamation point on the Biden administration’s latest announcement of military aid to the war-torn nation.
WATCH: Patrick Henry boys and girls lacrosse advance to Region 5D Championships
Read full article: WATCH: Patrick Henry boys and girls lacrosse advance to Region 5D ChampionshipsIn girls lacrosse action, Patrick Henry defeated Stafford 21-1 in the Region 5D Semifinals. Savannah Derey netted 8 goals, Emma Kate Greer had 6 in the victory. The Patriots will now face Albemarle in the Region 5D Final on Thursday.
Patrick Henry Community College baseball preparing for the first trip to a National Championship in school history
Read full article: Patrick Henry Community College baseball preparing for the first trip to a National Championship in school historyThe Patrick Henry Community College baseball team recently made history- punching their ticket to the school’s first ever trip to the National Championship.
Patrick Henry wrestler Rico Harrington commits to George Mason
Read full article: Patrick Henry wrestler Rico Harrington commits to George MasonROANOKE, Va. – “I guess I’ll just be a Patriot again.”Patrick Henry senior wrestler Rico Harrington committed to hit the mats in Fairfax for George Mason University. While this PH Patriot didn’t get to see competition his senior season (the school didn’t participate in wrestling this school year), he’s excited to reach a lifelong goal when he suits up as a George Mason Patriot. “I’ve been dreaming of being able to wrestle in college since I was six when I first started wrestling,” said Harrington. AdRico Harrington captured two state championships in his 3 years of competition with Patrick Henry (WSLS)Harrington says he was considering a variety of school before deciding on George Mason. During his 3 years of competition, Harrington compiled a record of 118-9.
Patrick Henry girls basketball coach Mike Hedrick resigns
Read full article: Patrick Henry girls basketball coach Mike Hedrick resignsROANOKE, Va. – Patrick Henry girls basketball head coach Mike Hedrick announced Wednesday that he has resigned from his position with the Patriots. He has accepted a head coaching position in the Atlanta metro area. Our success the past 4 years will forever tie me to the Roanoke Community and I will be forever gratefulAs always,#BeBetter pic.twitter.com/1b9vuGGou1 — Mike Hedrick (@coachhedrickjr) March 3, 2021Since 2017, Hedrick has lead the Patriots to four consecutive state tournament appearances, two final fours′s, and this year, a state championship berth. In addition, his senior class has three River Ridge District titles and 2 Region 5D titles. Hedrick’s ability to shape talent is not lost either, he has sent multiple athletes to play at the collegiate level.
Patrick Henry shuts out Blacksburg in River Ridge action
Read full article: Patrick Henry shuts out Blacksburg in River Ridge actionCopyright 2021 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. BLACKSBURG, Va. – Patriots defeated the Bruins 56-0 on Sunday afternoon in River Ridge District play. Patrick Henry shuts out Blacksburg in River Ridge actionIf you need help with the Public File, call 540-512-1558.
Patrick Henry girls lead charge into State semifinals
Read full article: Patrick Henry girls lead charge into State semifinalsRoanoke, Va. – The Patrick Henry girls basketball team is back to back--Region 5D champs under head coach Mike Hedrick. in the state semifinals. Coach Hedrick says the visiting Panthers will bring a lot of size to Roanoke. If you see a game that looks some like a snail can compete, it could be a long night for us,” Hedrick explains. The Patrick Henry boys will immediately follow the girls with a 6:30 p.m. start against Stone Bridge in the Class 5 boys state semifinals.
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: Fleming and LB boys among teams to advance in Region hoops
Read full article: WATCH: Fleming and LB boys among teams to advance in Region hoopsROANOKE, Va. – The third time is typically the charm, but not for the William Fleming girls on Tuesday night. They faced off with cross-town rival Patrick Henry for the third time this season, this time in the Region 5D Semifinals. Back at the home of the Colonels, the William Fleming boys had no problems with Albemarle-- coming away with a 61-21 victory. Lord Botetourt defeated Carroll County 86-46, advancing to the Region 3D Semifinals. They will play at Northside, which defeated William Byrd Tuesday night.
Spagnuolo defense perfect complement to elite Chiefs offense
Read full article: Spagnuolo defense perfect complement to elite Chiefs offenseFILE - Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo addresses the media during a news conference at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., in this Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, file photo. “That game," Brady said Monday, “is one of my least favorite football memories.”He hopes he can reflect on Sunday with a bit more joy. Brady will once again lead his offense against Spagnuolo's defense, only this time it will be his Tampa Bay Buccaneers facing the defending champion Chiefs in the Super Bowl. It also will be a rematch of a game earlier this season, when once more Spagnuolo kept Brady off balance as Kansas City coasted to a 27-24 victory in Tampa Bay. All traits that Mathieu shares with the entire Chiefs defense.
High School hoops practice opens with restrictions
Read full article: High School hoops practice opens with restrictionsRoanoke, Va. – Monday marked the first day of basketball practice for the abbreviated VHSL winter season. But the Roanoke-Alleghany zone remaining in Phase 2 restrictions, practices are underway at schools including Patrick Henry with limitations. This also means less time for tryouts. Schools wait for the metrics to calm down in order to proceed with games, possibly later this month. The original VHSL guidelines marked December 21st as the first basketball game date, while other winter sports could begin competition on December 28th.
Chiefs-Patriots game off after Newton positive for COVID-19
Read full article: Chiefs-Patriots game off after Newton positive for COVID-19– The NFL postponed this week’s game between New England and the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs after “positive COVID-19 tests on both teams.” Patriots starting quarterback Cam Newton and Chiefs practice squad quarterback Jordan Ta’amu were both added to the NFL’s COVID-19 reserve list released on Saturday afternoon. It is the second game this weekend that has been affected by COVID-19. After an outbreak on the Titans, the matchup between Pittsburgh and Tennessee was postponed — originally for a day or two, and then until Oct. 25 as the positive tests accumulated. But if a player tests positive and is asymptomatic, he can return 10 days after the initial positive test or just five days if he has two consecutive negative tests. I think we all knew at some point we might get some positive tests.
Two groups of protesters come face-to-face in Marion
Read full article: Two groups of protesters come face-to-face in MarionMARION, Va. – A small town in Southwest Virginia became the backdrop for a opposing protests on Friday. As Black Lives Matter and LGBTQ+ protesters were marching Friday evening, counter-protesters with the American Patriots followed them. Police asked the Black Lives Matter protesters to keep walking up one side of the road. It all started back in June, one day after a peaceful Black Lives Matter protest was met with counter-protesters. The family organized that Black Lives Matter protest and the one on Friday.
Patrick Henry’s Wright commits to Virginia State
Read full article: Patrick Henry’s Wright commits to Virginia StateOne of Mike Hedrick’s charges made a big decision on Tuesday. Patrick Henry’s Monesha Wright commits to VSU. In a congratulatory tweet, Hedrick calls an NCAA D-2 scholarship to Virginia State ‘a life changer.’ The 6-0 senior post will be heading to compete in the CIAA. The Patriots are coming off their first ever trip to the VHSL final 4. They’ve put together back-to-back region championships and Wright has been right in the middle of it all.
Patrick Henry’s Hedrick named Class 5 girls coach of the year
Read full article: Patrick Henry’s Hedrick named Class 5 girls coach of the yearThe girls basketball Class 5 State Final 4. The ‘Star Trek-like’ feat was accomplished by Patrick Henry head girls coach Michael Hedrick and his lady Patriots. Friday he was honored with the VHSL Class 5 Girls Coach of the Year title. Patrick Henry was 22-6 overall, and the region D champion. The Patriots won a state quarterfinal match up with before bowing out in the state semifinals.
Cave Spring, Auburn boys, Lord Botetourt girls advance to State Championship games in Richmond
Read full article: Cave Spring, Auburn boys, Lord Botetourt girls advance to State Championship games in RichmondROANOKE, Va. – Three area teams are moving onto the State Championship showdowns this week in Richmond. The Patriots ultimately fell 59-35, Highland Springs will play Princess Anne in the state championship. They will see Green Run in the state championship. In Class 3, The Lord Botetourt girls were back in the state semi-finals, this year taking on Booker T. Washington. “I told the three volleyball girls as we were walking in, the last time you guys were here it was a state championship,” head coach Renee Favaro said.
Patrick Henry girls take “Be Better” motto to heart
Read full article: Patrick Henry girls take “Be Better” motto to heartROANOKE, Va. – For the past three years, their motto has been “Be Better”. And since Mike Hedrick became head coach, that’s all the Patrick Henry girls basketball team has done. Hedrick says the girls have bought into the “Be Better” philosophy on and off the court. If you do it one time, maybe it’s luck, but we’ve done it 3 years in a row and every year we’ve gotten better, beaten better competition,” Hedrick said. Patrick Henry will host Highland Springs at William Fleming High School in Roanoke on Tuesday night.
Area hoops squads move into VHSL Final 4
Read full article: Area hoops squads move into VHSL Final 4In the other Class 5 girls game, the William Fleming girls fell to Woodgrove 51-47. On the boys side, defending state champ GW Danville advanced to their third final 4 in four years with a 63-55 win over Loudon County. Halifax County fell to Millbrook 61-58. In Class 1, Grundy edges Parry McCluer 49-46, while Auburn vs Eastside scheduled for UVA-Wise was moved to Saturday because of snow. Honaker defeated George Wythe 65-59 and PH Glade Spring downs Galax 51-30.and in Class 1 Grundy beat Parry McCluer 49-46.
Patrick Henry signs four to next level
Read full article: Patrick Henry signs four to next levelRoanoke, Va. – The Patriots program is no stranger to churning out student athletes that continue their academic and athletic careers in college. Patrick Henry HS signed four athletes to the next level on Thursday. It is another quality class at the home of the Patriots. It is the most important day we have, everything is positive. If they do not have that piece it shuts a lot of doors,” Patriots athletic director Patricia Sheedy said.
Patrick Henry football gets first playoff win since 1994
Read full article: Patrick Henry football gets first playoff win since 1994ROANOKE, Va. – Patrick Henry certainly took advantage of playing at home on Friday night. PH defeated No. 6 Albemarle 56-14 to advance in Region 5D. Now, the Patriots will head to play No. 2 North Stafford.