Sports

Clemmer Named AVCA All-Region

Published on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 12:00am

Rockbridge County High School senior volleyball player Jaydyn Clemmer was named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association all-region team last week.

Chessie Trail Supporters, Runners Thanked

Published on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 12:00am

Friends Of The Chessie Trail wishes to thank the more than 70 runners who registered for the Chessie Trail Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K.

VHSL Releases Guidelines

Published on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 12:00am

Taking a step toward resuming sports in December, the Virginia High School League released its “Guidelines for Return to Participation” on Friday that provide mitigation rules for schools to ensure a safe reopening of sports and activities. In addition to the 39-page document of guidelines, the VHSL also addressed fan capacity at sporting events.

Rowsey Playing In Germany

Published on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 12:00am
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Continuing his professional basketball career, Lexington’s Andrew Rowsey started playing basketball for the Giessen 46ers in Germany last month. The 46ers play in the Basketball Bundelisga, an 18-team league that is the highest level league of professional club basketball in Germany.

Youth Golf Contest Draws 24

Published on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 12:00am
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The local Drive, Chip and Putt competition welcomed 24 youth participants on Oct. 22 at the Lexington Golf & Country Club. The event was an in-house mock competition that used the format of the national competition that was not held this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Blues Golf Tourney A Big Hit

Published on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 12:00am
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Twelve teams participated in the inaugural Blues Education Foundation Golf Tournament at The Vista Links Golf Course on Saturday, Oct. 17, successfully raising funds for the foundation and Books for Blues.

Preparing For Return

Published on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 12:00am
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In anticipation of the upcoming delayed sports seasons, high school teams at both Rockbridge County and Parry McCluer have been working out regularly to prepare.

Boneyard Becomes Improvised Training Ground

Published on Wed, 10/21/2020 - 12:00am
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Editor’s note: the following story was written by Jeremy Franklin for Washington and Lee University.

RARO Basketball Registration Due Friday

Published on Wed, 10/21/2020 - 12:00am

The Rockbridge Area Recreation Organization is currently taking registration for its junior basketball program for boys and girls ages 7-8.

RARO Teaches Speed And Agility

Published on Wed, 10/14/2020 - 12:00am
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RARO Teaches Speed And Agility Thirteen youths participated in the the Rockbridge Area Recreation Organization’s opening Speed and Agility Clinic on Monday of last week at the Brewbaker Field Sports Complex and the Rockbridge Aquatics Center. The clinic put the kids through an instructional workout consisting of a dynamic warmup, agility ladders (at far right) and an introduction to plyometric (jumping) drills. After that, RARO Board member Leslie Ayers (center) and her pool staff led the kids through a structured pool workout. BELOW, RARO interim executive director and senior program coordinator Darrell Plogger puts a life preserver on one of the kids. There will be several more speed and agility clinics the next few Mondays from 4-5:15 p.m. for children ages 10-13. Because RARO can only accommodate 20 kids for each session, RARO asks that those who plan on attending or have questions contact Smith in the RARO office at bsmith@rarorec.org or at 463-952 (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos)

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