Our Game of the Week for week nine takes us to William Fleming, where two teams, on a grind to be the best, meet with big Blue Ridge District implications on the line.

Our Game of the Week takes us to Vinton for a much-anticipated game between the Terriers and Colonels.

We had another installment in the battle of the Mayor’s Cup with Patrick Henry at William Fleming on Friday night.

1st and 10 Player of the Week: William Fleming’s Malachi Coleman is Week 3 honoree

Patrick Henry defeats Albemarle, 55-28.

On Friday, the Colonels took the win, 25-7.

The William Fleming Colonels have a new head coach at the reigns after replacing longtime head coach Mickey Hardy.

Find out which high school football teams made this week's 10 Strong Poll!

On Friday, William Fleming returned home to host Albemarle out of Charlottesville and got their first win in the last three meetings, 55-0.

The Hidden Valley marching band tried to keep the spirits high at Bogle Stadium, but there wasn’t a lot of good news for the Titans.

Documents the school board will talk about at a workshop Tuesday night include increasing classroom space at the high schools so more than 2,000 students can attend each or building a third high school.

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

The William Fleming alum brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the sidelines.

The Patriots earned goals from Christian Kasinga and Sam Dowdy.

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

Cave Spring boys upend Lord Botetourt to reach region semifinals.

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.

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

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

A William Fleming high school counselor and coach will serve one year behind bars after allegedly having sex with a 14-year-old at school.

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

Matoaca defeated William Fleming in the Region 5C finals on Friday night.

Fleming came out on top, 23-16, against top-seeded Patrick Henry.

William Fleming takes home the win, 28-0.

We’ve reached the end of the regular season of football and now it’s time for the playoffs.

In Daleville Friday night, the Cavaliers were looking for a bounceback game with William Fleming in. The Colonels handled Northside in Week 8 action.

The Star City Classic brought over 18 high school marching bands together for a competition at William Fleming Saturday.

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

The game’s final score was 33-14.

Find updates on the 2023 10 Strong Poll here.

2023 1st and 10 Camp Tour: William Fleming Colonels

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

William Fleming school officials have confirmed that the employee charged is Warren Craft, a coach at the school.

Salem's Reese Redford wins the Artie Levin Personal Life Award for citizenship.

William Fleming's Amari Worsham dropped 21 points for the second consecutive game.

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

The Blue Ridge District Tournament commenced Wednesday evening.

William Fleming High School in Roanoke is currently under a "hold and secure" status, according to school officials.

Lawrence Cole led the Vikings with 19 points in a 66-31 victory.

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.

William Fleming boys, Carroll County girls among the winners on Saturday.

Oak Hill red team and James River also among the winners on Saturday at the Cregger Center.

William Fleming took the win 14-7.

Fleming didn’t stop there. They took the win on Friday night 28-27.

The game’s final score was 35 to 26, William Fleming won.

The Cavaliers were victorious, 41-27.

The Colonels were looking for a victory under the Friday night lights.

Carnis Poindexter, a local tennis legend who spent a lifetime coaching African American students, has died at the age of 84.

Roanoke City parents are calling on school leaders to do more to prevent more school threats and lockdowns from happening.

Marching bands from William Fleming High School and Patrick Henry High School will host the Star City Classic Marching Band Competition on Sept. 17.

Albermarle shut out Fleming with a 33-17 final score.

Tyree was told he wouldn’t be able to walk or talk, and on Friday night, he made his first touchdown in a football game.

After a feisty four quarters and a lot of back and forth – Heritage didn’t give up the fight to win.

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

As schools prepare for the fall semester, the Virginia Department of Health is reminding all parents about the immunization requirements for children and young adults. Virginia state law requires specific immunizations that students, depending on their age group, must have to enroll in school. Unless there is a religious exemption, getting immunizations and making sure they are up to date are the first steps of a child’s early education. Though the vaccination requirements of young adults may not be as obvious a step, they are equally as important.

For Daryl Robertson, it’s been a surreal few weeks walking around the hallways of Liberty High School – The former E.C. Glass and William Fleming assistant took over the program where he won a state title in 2002.

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

"Your walk of life ends up being your future. We need to know our history to go further."

There will be no school for William Fleming High School students Monday due to a power outage.

Roanoke City Public Schools and law enforcement have determined that a social media post claiming there was a threat made toward a Roanoke high school is not credible.

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

Patrick Henry girls claim the top spot in the 4 x 100 relay.

The Cosmopolitan track meet returned to the Roanoke Valley on Thursday, a tradition steeped in history, starting in 1966. 40 schools and more than 1800 student-athletes flock to William Fleming this weekend, with middle school, junior, and senior high school represented.

Colonels rally in second half for a 2-1 victory.

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

The 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.

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 Patriots scored all 12 first quarter points from beyond the arc.

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

William Fleming took on Salem Friday night, but they fell to the Spartans in Week 3 with a score of 46-20.

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

Heritage beat William Fleming in the season opener on Friday night with a final score of 33-18.

The 2002 William Fleming graduate reflects on his journey from his playing days to now being a veteran coach at Southern University and the lessons he's learned along the way.

Ball For a Cause held its 3rd annual "Baskets for Academics" event at William Fleming.

Coach Brad Bradley's Pioneers return a number of skill position players on offense.

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.

The flag football tournament raised money for field trip costs for students at Hurt Park and Westside Elementary Schools.

The former William Fleming and VCU standout worked out relentlessly and kept in shape despite not being picked up by an NBA team this past season.

Natalie Overstreet will play soccer at Concord University and Tyriq Poindexter will play football at VMI.

The Wasps have benefited greatly by recruiting local talent from our area and want to continue that as they transition to the Division II ranks.

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.

Patrick Henry’s season came to a close on Friday night.

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.

The two teams are poised to reach the postseason in their respective regions.

Our week 6 1st and 10 Game of the Week matchup features two Blue Ridge District teams in William Fleming and Franklin County--two programs that have let the success in the classroom guide them in the right direction on the field.

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.

ROANOKE, Va. – Families and graduates will have the chance to celebrate the Class of 2021 in a more traditional way this year. Both of Roanoke’s high schools, Patrick Henry and William Fleming, will hold in-person graduation events, the school board announced during its meeting on Tuesday. This announcement follows the new guidelines from the Northam administration that allow for up to 5,000 people, or 30% capacity, whichever is less at outdoor graduation venues. For indoor ceremonies, the maximum number of attendees drops to 500, while the building capacity remains at 30%.

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.

It’s hard to believe we’re already at the final week of the regular season.

ROANOKE, 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.

ROANOKE, Va. – Magna Vista found itself in the Region 3D Tournament on Monday night against William Byrd. But William Byrd outscored Magna Vista 24-6 in the second quarter. William Byrd won 71-41, advancing to the Region 3D Quarterfinals to take on Northside on Tuesday at 6pm. On the ladies side, William Fleming notched a big 68-21 win over visiting Brooke Point in the Region 5D Quarterfinals. Next up for the Colonels is a Region 5D Semifinal matchup with cross-town rival Patrick Henry, Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.

LEXINGTON, Va. – On the first day of the February signing period, Scott Wachenheim and the Keydets announced nine signees to the 2021 recruiting class. “We are excited to add nine future cadet-athletes to our VMI Football 2021 signing class, said Wachenheim. They complement our December signees and give us the ability to compete for future SoCon championships,” said head coach Scott Wachenheim. AdHe joins other Patrick Henry football players Trace Pedigo, redshirt freshman Daniel Cox and Sophomore Leroy Thomas on the VMI roster. This is the first time the football team has signed two athletes in the same class to full-ride scholarships.