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Hardy Wins Medals
Hardy Wins Medals
Lexington resident Ken Hardy earned three medals at the National Veterans Golden Age Games held May 22-24 in Des Moines, Iowa. Hardy’s best event was the long jump, which he won with a leap of 11 feet, 1 inch, setting a record for his age group. Hardy, 75, earned silver medals in both the 50-meter backstroke and the 50-meter sprint and placed sixth in the 1500-meter race walk. The NVGAG is an annual, national competition open to U.S. military veterans over the age of 55. Next year, the NVGAG will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM
Six Rockbridge Girls Laxers All-State
Six Rockbridge Girls Laxers All-State
Six Rockbridge County High School girls lacrosse were named all-state last week, following the Wildcats’ third consecutive Region 4D championship and their third consecutive trip to the Class 4 state semifinals. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM
Blues’ Postseason Honors Announced
Blues’ Postseason Honors Announced
Six Parry McCluer High School baseball players received all-district honors earlier this month, while two PM baseball players and five PM softball players were awarded allregion honors last week. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM
Blues Host 7-on-7 Tourney
Blues Host 7-on-7 Tourney
The Parry McCluer High School football team, under the direction of first-year head coach Jeremiah Brockenbrough (at near right, holding papers), played host for a 7-on-7 tournament last Wednesday at Camden Field in Buena Vista. The Blues were the only Class 1 school there, competing against larger schools Alleghany, James River and Staunton. BrockenbroughsaidtheBlues “played really well to be the smallest school there,” losing close games to Alleghany and James River. Also helping guide the Blues was assistant coach Zack Flower (below), touching elbows with a Staunton player. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos) 06/21/2023 12:00 AM
PM’s Schley Signs With Ferrum
PM’s Schley Signs With Ferrum
Brenan Schley, who graduated from Parry McCluer High School last month, recently signed his letter of intent to play Division III football for Ferrum College. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
Eight Wildcats Head To Next Level
Eight Wildcats Head To Next Level
Eight members of the Rockbridge County High School Class of 2023 committed to compete at the collegiate level at the school’s Spring Signing Day on Wednesday, May 10. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
‘Cats Can’t Solve WA Puzzle
‘Cats Can’t Solve WA Puzzle
Warriors Beat RC In State Semis For Third Straight Season 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
Chandler Repeats In 3200
Chandler Repeats In 3200
Four Blues Earn All-State Track Honors 06/07/2023 12:00 AM
RC Girls Break Own Record
RC Girls Break Own Record
Ludtke Placed Eighth In 3200 To Make All-State 06/07/2023 12:00 AM
Postseason Honors Awarded
Postseason Honors Awarded
Rockbridge County and Parry McCluer high schools recently named four graduating seniors as male and female athletes of the year, and 40 student-athletes received postseason honors – 31 from RC and nine from PM. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM
PM Netters Conclude Season
PM Netters Conclude Season
Parry McCluer High School girls tennis players Sadie Mays and Addisen Roberts concluded their tennis season in the Region 1C doubles semifinals last Wednesday at Auburn, a day after Roberts lost in the Region 1C singles semifinals at the same location. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM
Bellairs Departs RC For SC
Bellairs Departs RC For SC
Following two years as head coach of the Rockbridge County High School girls basketball and girls tennis teams, Andrew Bellairs is headed south to be closer to family. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM
Lady Laxsters Get Defensive
Lady Laxsters Get Defensive
‘Honestly Gorgeous’ Effort Propels RC Into State Semis 06/07/2023 12:00 AM
RC Falls To Western Albemarle In State Girls Lax Semis
RC Falls To Western Albemarle In State Girls Lax Semis
06/06/2023 07:40 PM
Wildcats To Face Western Albemarle In State Girls Lax Semis
Wildcats To Face Western Albemarle In State Girls Lax Semis
06/04/2023 01:07 PM
PM’s Chandler Defends Title in 3200-Meter Run, Four Blues Earn All-State Honors
PM’s Chandler Defends Title in 3200-Meter Run, Four Blues Earn All-State Honors
06/03/2023 03:09 PM
RC Girls Lax Downs Powhatan In State Quarterfinals
RC Girls Lax Downs Powhatan In State Quarterfinals
06/02/2023 08:20 PM
RC Girls Break School Record In 4 X 800-Meter Relay, Place 12th At State
RC Girls Break School Record In 4 X 800-Meter Relay, Place 12th At State
06/02/2023 03:30 PM
PM Girls Tennis Players Roberts, Mays Conclude Season In Regionals
PM Girls Tennis Players Roberts, Mays Conclude Season In Regionals
06/01/2023 06:39 PM
RC Girls Lax To Host Powhatan In State Quarterfinals
RC Girls Lax To Host Powhatan In State Quarterfinals
05/31/2023 09:26 AM
PM Wraps Up Baseball Season
PM Wraps Up Baseball Season
The Parry McCluer High School baseball season concluded with a pair of tough fiveinning losses last week, a 12-0 setback at Narrows in the Pioneer District finals last Monday and a 13-1 defeat at home against Galax in the Region 1C quarterfinals on Thursday. 05/31/2023 12:00 AM

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