VIDEO: Unbreakable Commitment. James Monroe Football Coach Rich Serbay says that’s the team motto this season. Serbay says that means practicing hard, studying hard and being a good teammate.

PHOTOS: For the first time, the James Monroe Football team practiced on Monday in pads. Coach Serbay says he likes the dedication of this team.

PHOTOS: Another Rappahannock Swim League season concluded on Saturday. The Dixon Park pool one of several locations for the RSL Finals.

PHOTOS: Under a hot summer sun, the James Monroe High School football team opened fall football practice Thursday afternoon. They’ll add pads to practice on Monday.

VIDEO: The calendar doesn’t say it, but we got our first taste of fall on Thursday. Area high schools started fall sports practice. We were on the field when Hall of Fame football coach Rich Serbay participated in the first practice of the new season at JM.

Fredericksburg Baseball Founders Club members select seats

VIDEO: So, you’d like to run the Braswell 5K race in September, but you don’t run. No problem! The Couch 2 5K will get you ready. It’s free. Tuesdays and Thursdays for an hour at Pratt Park July 23-Sept. 19. Info @ braswellrun.com

AUDIO: 300 kids are signed up for the Sunshine Baseball League this summer. With more funding and sponsors, that number could exceed 500. A look at the program and potential in the region.

VIDEO: Fredericksburg Baseball opened a team store downtown at 601 Caroline Street in the Executive Plaza on Friday afternoon. The team has sold 1700 season tickets. Opening Day in Fredericksburg will be April 23. 

Fredericksburg Baseball updates.

The Nationals will extend the protective field netting at Nationals Park.

Former Chancellor High School football player featured on ESPN.com profile

PHOTO: State Champions! Stafford beats Mills Godwin 4-3 in the Class 5 title game. The Mountain View girls softball team lost to Stone Bridge in the Class 5 softball championship.

Mountain View beat Mills Godwin to advance to today’s softball Class 5 championship against Stone Bridge.

TWITTER: Stafford will play today for the Class 5 State Baseball title after beating Hickory 11-10. The Indians won it with a bases loaded, two out infield single.

VIDEO: As Spotsylvania looks to add field hockey and baseball to Middle Schools, School Board member Dawn Shelley wants to ensure there are athletic trainers on-site in case of injuries.

VIDEO: The Spotsylvania School Board is considering adding girls field hockey and boys baseball to Middle School sports.

VIDEO: The calendar says it’s not even summer. But sitting down with JM coach Rich Serbay is a reminder that high school football isn’t really that far off. The coach also tells us he’s beginning to think about retirement.

PHOTOS: 17th annual Rappahannock Passing Tournament featured some regional high school football teams on Saturday at Maury Stadium in Fredericksburg.

PHOTOS: Friendly competition on the river for people of all ages on Saturday.