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Shaquem Griffin: Follow Your Dreams
Shaquem Griffin: Follow Your Dreams
Virginia Military Institute welcomed Shaquem Griffin, retired NFL linebacker who played for the Seattle Seahawks, as he kicked off the Center for Leadership & Ethics 2023 Courageous Leadership Speaker series on Wednesday, Feb. 1, before a packed house in Gillis Theatre. 02/07/2023 11:00 PM
VMI Takes Down The Citadel
VMI Takes Down The Citadel
The Virginia Military Institute men’s basketball team earned its first Southern Conference victory of the season by defeating rival The Citadel 75-69 on Thursday night at McAlister Field House in Charleston, S.C. 02/07/2023 11:00 PM
Snider Headed To E&H
Snider Headed To E&H
Parry McCluer High School senior John Snider, an all-region running back and defensive end for the Fighting Blues’ football team, signs his letter of intent to play football at Division II school Emory & Henry College. Joining him at the table in the PM library for the signing last Wednesday were his parents, John Sr. and Lindsey. (Chris Floyd photo) 02/07/2023 11:00 PM
RC Boys Overcome Broadway On Senior Night, 59-49
RC Boys Overcome Broadway On Senior Night, 59-49
02/07/2023 10:07 PM
Four RC Wrestlers Advance To State Tournament
Four RC Wrestlers Advance To State Tournament
02/04/2023 10:57 PM
RC Girls Place Second At District Indoor Track And Field Meet
RC Girls Place Second At District Indoor Track And Field Meet
02/04/2023 12:23 PM
RC Girls Fall To TA In Last Home Game
RC Girls Fall To TA In Last Home Game
02/03/2023 10:01 PM
RC Boys Earn Road Win Over TA, 62-51
RC Boys Earn Road Win Over TA, 62-51
02/03/2023 09:36 PM
Blues Down Covington In Girls Hoops
Blues Down Covington In Girls Hoops
02/02/2023 09:47 PM
RC Boys Come Up Short Against Alleghany, 57-52
RC Boys Come Up Short Against Alleghany, 57-52
02/01/2023 10:03 PM
Flames Scorch Blues, 67-55
Flames Scorch Blues, 67-55
Tomlin The Parry McCluer High School boys basketball team lost a tightly contested game to Eastern Mennonite 67-55 on Saturday at the ninth annual Rock the Ribbon Roundball Shootout on Saturday at Rockbridge County High School. 01/31/2023 11:00 PM
PM Boys Slip Past Cougars
PM Boys Slip Past Cougars
The Parry McCluer High School boys basketball team earned a 67-56 home win over Pioneer District rival Covington on Tuesday of last week in Buena Vista. 01/31/2023 11:00 PM
RC Outlasts Streaks In OT
RC Outlasts Streaks In OT
Making clutch shots in the final stretch, the Rockbridge County High School boys basketball team earned a 63-60 road win in overtime over Valley District rival Harrisonburg on Tuesday of last week. 01/31/2023 11:00 PM
RC Girls Lose Twice
RC Girls Lose Twice
The Rockbridge County High School girls basketball team suffered a pair of losses last week, falling 48-33 at home against Valley District rival Harrisonburg last Tuesday before Fort Defiance trounced the visiting Wildcats 52-13 on Thursday. 01/31/2023 11:00 PM
PM Grapplers Ninth At Glenvar
PM Grapplers Ninth At Glenvar
C ontinuing t o s how i mprovement, the Parry Mc-Cluer High wrestling team placed ninth of 18 teams at the Highlander Invitational on Saturday at Glenvar High School in Salem. The Fighting Blues, who were missing two grapplers, had three wrestlers who earned medals by placing in the top six. 01/31/2023 11:00 PM
PM Girls Rout Cougars
PM Girls Rout Cougars
A huge first quarter propelled the Parry McCluer High School girls basketball team to a 62-29 road win over Pioneer District rival Covington on Tuesday of last week. 01/31/2023 11:00 PM
VMI Inducts 10 Into Sports Hall Of Fame
VMI Inducts 10 Into Sports Hall Of Fame
VMI Inducts 10 Into Sports Hall Of Fame 01/31/2023 11:00 PM
Lax Stick Saturdays Set
Lax Stick Saturdays Set
The Lex Lax Lightning youth lacrosse program will hold Stick Saturdays at Maury River Middle School for the next three Saturdays: Feb. 4, 11 and 18. This is a free opportunity to learn stick skills and play lacrosse with friends. 01/31/2023 11:00 PM
DuPaix Returns To SVU
DuPaix Returns To SVU
Southern Virginia University announced the hiring of Joe DuPaix as its next head football coach on Jan. 17. 01/31/2023 11:00 PM
PM Girls Top JR, 40-33
PM Girls Top JR, 40-33
Anna Claytor Eclipses 1,000-Point Mark 01/31/2023 11:00 PM
Still Rockin’ The Ribbon
Still Rockin’ The Ribbon
The ninth annual Rock the Ribbon Roundball Shootout welcomed big crowds to watch 11 high school basketball games last Friday and Saturday at Rockbridge County High School. 01/31/2023 11:00 PM

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