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"The behaviors and the mentality I had, I had to get rid of. I had to change my thinking."

The Colonels are coming off a Region Final appearance in 2023, its second in a three year span.

“We were blessed to be in a position to help these young men.”

Troy Daniels' Dream Big basketball camp returns to his alma mater for another year

Four athletic programs were represented in this Spring signing class.

Unified sports bring joy, confidence to Lord Botetourt's track Monday

Roanoke Catholic girls, Pulaski boys take home team title in 2024 Cosmopolitan Track Meet

The Patriots earned goals from Christian Kasinga and Sam Dowdy.

Colonels move to 4-0 in Blue Ridge District play.

Vikings erase an 11 point second half deficit for the 78-64 victory.

The junior running back to a big step forward in his development, rushing for over 1,700 yards in 2023.

The two-day event wrapped up Saturday with 7 games played at Salem High School.

Worsham led the Colonels with 18 points, Caron scored 12 for Cavaliers.

William Fleming head coach Mickey Hardey awarded for 350th career win

The Colonels and the Vikings renewed their Blue Ridge District rivalry.

William Fleming's Malachi Coleman and Patrick Henry's Bodie Kahoun both earned the VHSL's 1st team honors this season.

"It's been amazing to watch it grown and see the plan being put on paper, action being put in, see the work being put in, grind being done," said brand ambassador Ryann Hubbard.

Colonels defeat Patriots 74-60.

The Colonels built a double-digit lead in the second quarter but had to mount a comeback in the closing minutes.

The Colonels back was the workhorse in a 23-16 upset of top Region seed Patrick Henry.

"We're just ready to let our pads do the the work," said Colonels senior Kyah Jordan.

2023 1st and 10 Camp Tour: William Fleming Colonels

Troy Daniels holds 5th annual "Dream Big" basketball camp

Raiders had 8 additional student-athletes make commitments on Tuesday.

Jamar Lovelace returns to E.C. Glass after five seasons in Roanoke as head coach at William Fleming.

Amari Worsham led the Colonels with 21 points, including the game winner as time expired.

The Blue Ridge District Tournament commenced Wednesday evening.

The Colonels and Patriots split the regular season series, with each team winning on its home floor.

The Patriots two losses on the year have now come at the hands of the Colonels.

Devin Johnson moves from wide receiver to quarterback for his senior season.

William Fleming star athlete Micah Jones signed on Friday to run at the next level at George Mason.

The Colonels notched another Blue Ridge District road victory on Tuesday night.

In the Region 1C quarterfinals, Auburn girls defeated Covington 65-34.

Lewis was an offensive juggernaut in winning the Week 5 honors.

Northside’s Ayrion Journiette was honored pregame with the game ball from his 1,000th point against William Byrd on Tuesday. The Vikings downed Franklin County 86-38.

The Colonels led 30-25 at halftime before gaining separation in the second half.

William Fleming held off rival Patrick Henry in front of a sold out gym on Ferncliff by a 56-44 count. The Colonels led 29-27 at the half.

The Colonels held the Celtics to just 3 points in the third quarter.

The Franklin County Eagles trailed by 15 points at halftime.

Friday marked the first time this season that Lord Botetourt has won consecutive games.

It was a great game that someone sadly had to walk away the loser.

Colonels quarterback Dashawn Lewis is Week 5 POW.

The William Fleming Colonels certainly bounced back from last week’s loss against Patrick Henry.

Patrick Henry beats William Fleming 32-28 for the Nel C. Taylor Cup.

Trailing 23-7 at halftime, the William Fleming Colonels did everything except give up on Friday night.

A slew of former 1st and 10 area stars have found their way onto VMI's fall football roster.

There wasn’t much of an off-season for William Fleming who fell to Stonebridge in the Class 5 state semi-finals then the following Monday they were back in the weight room preparing to show what they’ve got this fall.

William Fleming coach Jamar Lovelace and quarterback Dashawn Lewis both earned 1st and 10 honors. Lewis was the Week 6 Player of the Week. Lovelace wins Coach of the year honors.

William Fleming fell to Stone Bridge 46-13 on Saturday in the Class 5 State semifinal game. The Colonels finished their season 6-3 overall.

William Fleming has reached the VHSL State Tournament for the first time since 2003.

William Fleming is one step closer to a state title.

The Colonels quarterback had a monster game in locking down a playoff berth for William Fleming.

William Fleming won big Friday night and will now host next week’s Region 5D Final.

William Fleming focused on physicality as it faced off against Franklin County Friday night.

ROANOKE, Va. – Coming into the night fifth in Region 5D standings with only four teams qualifying this season, William Fleming needed a win. With a decisive 42-0 victory and a loss by Harrisonburg, it’s likely the two teams will flip flop. Fleming certainly won’t be able to coast into the postseason as the Colonels wrap the regular season campaign against Franklin County.

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SALEM, Va. – Glenvar got within a point of William Fleming, but the Colonels outlasted the Highlanders on Tuesday night. In the third quarter, Fleming only led 23-22; however, the Colonels would go on to score 9-straight and go home with a 32-22 victory.

Hunter Rice’s 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

Over 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

Eric is no stranger to the Roanoke Valley. He is a Roanoke native and proud graduate of William Fleming High School.

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At Cave Spring Suzanne Harris heads to JMU for swimming and Zada Porter will play hoops at Appy State. Porter said she always felt like Appalachian State would be home, ever since here first visit as an eighth grader. “Mostly App State was for the coaching staff. Of course every school tries to make you feel like family, but for App State I always had an idea they would be the place I called home next,” Porter says. “I don’t have to worry about my parents paying for college first and that I get to play basketball for another 4 years is something that’s another relief for me,” Anderson says.

But it’s a huge step when you consider it marks the beginning of the return of high school athletics in the state of Virginia. Patrick Henry and William Fleming were back on the football field today, with strict social-distancing guidelines in place. I think that’s what these 3-4 months has taught us is just how much just being around each other means. Patrick Henry volleyball also started workouts Monday. The VHSL is set to meet in about 3 1-2 more weeks to further discuss possible fall sports scenarios.

Roanoke, Va. – It’s a number we like to talk about, and the larger it gets, the better off we all are. Forty percent of William Fleming’s senior class is headed to play football in college. Daequan Nichols is a versatile talent, passing for 1000 yards and 8 touchdowns, and catching five as well. “It makes us feel great knowing that we have this many people are determined --not just to go to college but to play sports in college. Not many people get to play at the next level,” Nichols said.

Roanoke Va. – There was a family celebration for trio of Colonels at Countryside Sports Complex. Two Colonel football players and a girls basketball player are all headed to Averett University to continue their careers. She’s a three point sharpshooter at guard who was a big contributor for the Colonels perennial playoff teams. And teammate Nick Andrews is another wide receiver and defensive back who was a starter his senior season. All three are headed to Averett, and all three are good examples of hard work paying off.

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Salem – Coach Mickey Hardy’s Colonels defeated Carlisle 68-61 on Saturday in the second game of the 2020 Roy Stanley Memorial Basketball Shootout. For over 30 years, Roy Stanley was a fixture on local Roanoke television sports. The tournament honor’s Roy’s legacy and the impact in made in the sports community. The Liberty Christian Girls defeated Roanoke Catholic 49-28. The Cave Spring girls took down Amherst Co. 58-39.