The James Monroe girls’ basketball team punched a ticket to the Class 3 state tournament with a 54-38 victory over Meridian Tuesday night.
PHOTO GALLERY: Jackets sting Meridian to advance to state tournament
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King III hoping to usher in a dynasty at Riverbend
Son of former Caroline standout averaging 15.2 points per game for the Bears, who host Potomac Falls in the Region 5D semifinals Wednesday.
FredNats announce 2025 promotional schedule and single-game tickets
Record 19 firework shows, 19 giveaways, 5 bobbleheads, 12 theme nights, daily promotions highlight schedule.
Virginia lawmakers fumble bill to curb high school sports recruitment
Legislation sought to prohibit school officials from accepting money or gifts intended to sway a student’s decision to transfer for athletic reasons.
‘Rally Captain’ commands attention for his viral Washington fandom
Spotsylvania County resident Stephen Boyd, aka the Commanders ‘Rally Captain’ has chronicled team’s Cinderella run to NFC championship game.
540 in the CFP: Locals light up the grid in pursuit of national championship
Several former Fredericksburg-area high school football standouts were represented in the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff field.
Donation to JM athletics department a ‘rewarding feeling’ for Michigan State’s Hall
The Michigan State linebacker starred for the Yellow Jackets as a freshman in 2019 before he became an All-American at IMG Academy in Florida.
FredNats coaching staff announced for 2025 season
McMillon takes over as manager; Lord, Habas and Meyer return from 2024 Carolina League title-winning staff.
PHOTOS: Brrrrr….Perfect name for Embrey Mill race
Frosty 5K and Reindeer Run in Stafford.
High school football playoff preview: Eagles, Bears seeking regional championships Friday
Colonial Forge will visit Patriot in the Region 6B championship game, while Riverbend hosts Briar Woods for the 5B crown.
High school football roundup: Thomas powers Riverbend to Region 5D title game
The season ended for Massaponax and King George after defeats in the region semifinals.
Left side, strong side: despite disability, Ellia ‘didn’t ask for anything special’
Seventh grader overcame a mild form of cerebral palsy to make the football team at Chancellor Middle School.
High school football roundup: Indians, Wolverines, Bears earn share of Commonwealth District crown
King George wins fifth straight Battlefield title; Caroline, Spotsylvania close season with victories.
Fredericksburg-area high school football playoffs scenarios explained
With just one week remaining in the high school football season, 10 local teams are in contention for Virginia High School League playoff berths.
Thomas racks up yards as Bears continue late-season surge
Thomas rushed for 324 yards and three touchdowns on 27 carries to keep the Bears (6-3 overall, 4-1 district) in a three-way stalemate for first place in the Commonwealth District.
High school football roundup: Courtland outlasts Caroline behind Watson-Perry connection
North Stafford keeps district title hopes alive with comeback win over Mountain View.
PHOTOS: The Y adds Grace Anne Braxton to the Massad Branch Wall of Fame
You can see Grace Anne’s name on the outside wall of the Massad Branch Y on Butler Road.
WATCH: The Y honors Grace Anne Braxton
The Rappahannock Area YMCA cut the ribbon and dedicated Grace Anne Braxton’s place on their outside Wall of Fame at the Massad Branch.
High school football roundup: Simmons’ all-around performance helps Bears hand Indians first loss
Camden Simmons threw a touchdown pass and returned a kickoff for a score, and the Riverbend High School football team handed Stafford its first loss of the season in a 35-14 upset Friday night. Simmons returned the opening kickoff 97 yards for a TD to give the host...
Bushrod taking ‘phased approach’ to Ralph Bunche renovation
The former NFL offensive lineman’s first step in restoring the school for Black students during segregation is to overhaul an onsite auxiliary building.
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