Sports

Athletes Of The Year Named

Published on Wed, 07/07/2021 - 12:00am

Parry McCluer High School and Rockbridge County High School recently named their male and female athletes of the year – all seniors. Also, 23 PM athletes – seven baseball players, eight softball players and eight soccer players – were selected to the Virginia High School League all-district teams.

Bike Races Debut In Buena Vista

Published on Wed, 07/07/2021 - 12:00am
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In an effort to draw competitive racers and raise funds for the Rockbridge Trail Coalition, Lexington’s Cynthia Frazier organized the inaugural Gravista, a pair of bicycle races on Saturday, June 26, in Buena Vista and the surrounding area, including the Blue Ridge Parkway and National Park and National Forest service roads.

RARO Hosts State Tourney

Published on Wed, 07/07/2021 - 12:00am
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The Rockbridge Area Recreation Organization served as host for nine teams from the Babe Ruth Leagues of Virginia in the Cal Ripken 12/60 State Baseball Tournament last Thursday through Saturday at Fox Field in the Brewbaker Field Sports Complex. This was the first state tournament held locally for boys age 12 and under.

Conditions Ideal For 5K

Published on Wed, 07/07/2021 - 12:00am
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Back with a new course, the fourth annual Balloons Over Rockbridge/Team Red, White and Blue 5-kilometer trail run/walk welcomed 43 participants on Saturday morning at the Virginia Horse Center.

RC 12-And-Under Baseball Team Competes In State Tournament

Published on Fri, 07/02/2021 - 3:45pm

 

RARO To Host State Baseball 12-And-Under Tournament Thursday to Saturday

Published on Wed, 06/30/2021 - 3:35pm

 

Chris Steck To Direct VMI’s Olympic Sports

Published on Wed, 06/30/2021 - 12:00am
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Chris Steck has been hired to be the director of sports performance for Olympics sports at Virginia Military Institute. He replaces Dave Lawson, who served in the position since 2017.

Storybook Season Ends In Semis

Published on Wed, 06/30/2021 - 12:00am
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A historic season came to an end for the Rockbridge County High School girls lacrosse team with a 17-7 road loss to Western Albemarle in the Class 4 state semifinals on Tuesday of last week.

RARO To Hold First Field Hockey Clinic

Published on Wed, 06/23/2021 - 3:56pm

 

Rockbridge Rolls In Regionals

Published on Wed, 06/23/2021 - 12:00am
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With three dominant home victories, the Rockbridge County High School girls lacrosse team won the Region 4D championship last week and earned a trip to this week’s Class 4 state tournament.

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