High School Sports for GoDanRiver

Meet Ted, Gretna’s new quarterback

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:08:01 EDT

Previously a relative unknown, the Grenta Hawks’ season now rests on Ted Jennings’ shoulders

Prep roundup

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:04:00 EDT

A roundup of Tuesday’s area high school sports action

Prep roundup

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:01:00 EDT

A recap of Monday’s high school sports action from the area.

Simpson has breakout game in Bengals’ loss

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:04:00 EDT

Former Reidsville Ram wide receiver hauls in five catches for 114 yards in Bengals’ preseason loss

Goodes earns $231,000 at Champions Tour major

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:03:01 EDT

Reidsville’s Mike Goodes moves up to No. 25 on the tour’s money list

Goodes tied for fourth at Tradition

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:41:00 EDT

Reidsville’s Mike Goodes trails leader Fred Funk by four shots

Trojans roll in second round of Piedmont District tourney

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:49:00 EDT

Tunstall’s team score of 313 helped the Trojans edge Bassett by two strokes in the second round of the Piedmont District tournament at Tuscarora Country Club on Thursday.

Goodes in contention at Champions Tour major

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:26:00 EDT

Reidsville’s Mike Goodes sits at 9-under par in Oregon

Tennis Spotlight: McMichael and Reidsville

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:01:00 EDT

A look at local high school tennis teams. McMichael and Reidsville girls’ tennis are in the spotlight.

Danville area prep golf roundup

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:02:00 EDT

Chatham clubs Altavista; Gretna edges Nelson County

Simpson makes NFL debut

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:13:00 EDT

Former Reidsville Ram Jerome Simpson grabbed one pass for 13 yards in his preseason debut with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Prep golf roundup

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:06:00 EDT

GW tops Martinsville by seven strokes; Arnold’s 35 leads Chatham past Dan River

COMMENTARY: It’s so hard to say goodbye

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:01:00 EDT

For more than four years — including the last three-plus as sports editor — it has been my pleasure to provide the Danville area with sports coverage. So it is with a heavy heart that I announce that I will be stepping down in a few weeks.

Chatham football looking for its mean streak

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:01:00 EDT

Chatham seeking something to complement its modified offense

Dan River football evolves a winning attitude

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:06:00 EDT

New coaches installing spread offense

Wrestling with a passion

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:01:00 EDT

Young wrestlers take to the mat at Morehead High School, the site of the Eden Twisters wrestling camp

GW grads Barbour, McGeough capture national AAU crown

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:28:00 EDT

Barbour named MVP, joins McGeough in winning AAU title

All Eyes on Reidsville

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:01:00 EDT

The defending state 2-AA champions and area high schools hit the practice field for the start of the 2008 season.

Large Player turnout has Rockingham County coach pleased

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:01:00 EDT

Rockingham County football coach Lin Stadler was surprised to the large number of kids who attended the first practice.

Gathering momentum at McMichael

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:01:00 EDT

New McMichael High School football coach ready to implement new offense, excitement this upcoming season.

Smart returns home to Morehead

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:01:00 EDT

Morehead coach Jason Smart returns to his alma mater after seven seasons with rival McMichael.

Woodall an alternate in U.S. Amateur

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:01:00 EDT

Bruce Woodall used a two-under-par round to nab one of the final seven positions as the second alternate for the upcoming U.S. Amateur golf tournament.

Youth football camp teaches life lessons, fundamentals

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:01:00 EDT

Former NFL players provide instruction to area kids

Danville pulls off upset, then knocked out

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:01:00 EDT

Post 325’s season ends with a 23-9 record.

Post 325 takes two, will face No. 1 seed

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:01:00 EDT

New River up next for Post 325, as Danville fights its way out of loser’s bracket

Danville Post 325 falls to Lynchburg 6-2 in District 10 playoffs

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:30:00 EDT

Danville Post 325 plays at 9 a.m. today against Martinsville Post 42 at Rocky Mount

Pitching staff gives Post 325 a fighting chance

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:05:00 EDT

Post 325 takes on either Botetourt or Lynchburg in the District 10 playoffs at 4 p.m. today at Ferrum University

Ingle turning heads in short motocross span

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:31:00 EDT

Coby Ingle, 7, headed to nationals next week in Tennessee

Wilson makes a Tech-nical decision

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:01:01 EDT

David Wilson speaks out on how he narrowed down his list of suitors

Post 325 wins two, secures bye for conference tournament

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:25:00 EDT

Defeats Rocky Mount and Covington on Saturday

Pittsylvania County Pony All Stars win tournament championship

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:23:00 EDT

Defeat Greensboro 11-7 to capture tournament championship

Max Thore Memorial

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:11:00 EDT

Saturday’s First-Round Scores
At Wolf Creek Golf Course

Sunday’s Max Thore Memorial

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:23:00 EDT

Sunday’s Final-Round Tee Times

GW’s Wilson verbally commits to play football at Virginia Tech

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:42:00 EDT

David Wilson has picked Virginia Tech over Auburn

Danville Post 325 powers to win despite errors

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:10:00 EDT

Coach more concerned about team’s five errors than impressed by its 22 hits

Yanceyville’s Woodall takes Tuscarora Invitational

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:16:00 EDT

Incoming University of Virginia freshman wins invitational by two strokes

Former NFL linebacker Curry making a return investment

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 21:37:01 EDT

Kids & Pros is July 28-31 at Dan Daniel Park

Woodall, Hensley lead Tuscarora Invitational after first-round 67s

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:30:00 EDT

Woodall, Hensley share lead at Tuscarora Invitational

Lynchburg tops Danville, forces District 2 title rematch

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:09:00 EDT

Danville takes on Lynchburg for District 2 crown today

Gretna’s Haynes still shocked about state softball player of the year honor

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:13:00 EDT

Hawks’ center fielder honored with Group A coaches’ award

Roberts steps down as MHS baseball coach

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:43:00 EDT

Ricky Nance, JV baseball coach, takes over for departing Roberts

Morehead’s Roberts steps down as baseball coach

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:47:00 EDT

Ricky Nance, Morehead’s junior varsity coach, named as Roberts’ successor

Lynchburg gift-wraps legion baseball win for Danville Post 325

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:02:00 EDT

Lynchburg’s eight errors help Danville prevail in extra innings

Danville Little League Baseball roundup

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:21:00 EDT

Danville American, Danville National both stay unbeaten

GW’s Tarpley earns MVP honors at prep football all-star game

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:17:00 EDT

GW’s Tarpley wins West’s offensive MVP

Legion baseball roundup

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:16:00 EDT

Burlington downs Danville Post 325

Prep roundup

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:31:00 EDT

Gretna’s Haynes named player of the year’ GW’s Barbour gets MVP at all-star game

Timely throw nets victory for Post 325

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:21:00 EDT

Westmoreland’s quick recovery of a wild pitch thwarts Anglers

Danville American 9-10-year-old All-Stars eliminated

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:06:00 EDT

The Danville American 9-10-year-old All-Stars trailed by 11 runs after three innings

Legion baseball roundup

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:10:00 EDT

Danville Post 325 takes two during showcase tournament

Youth baseball roundup

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:01:00 EDT

Danville American All-Stars edge National in Little League action

Karate expert ‘Superfoot’ Wallace still kicking at 62

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:14:00 EDT

Former world karate champion pays visit to a Danville dojo

Danville Post 325 edges BY in 10 innings in junior legion baseball

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:41:01 EDT

Christian Clifton drove in the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning

Post 325 comes away with win thanks to lucky breaks

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EDT

Danville gets by Big Island in bottom of the 10th inning

Danville Post 325 crushes Kingsport in legion baseball doubleheader

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:17:00 EDT

Danville Post 325 swept a doubleheader with the Kingsport (Tenn.) Tigers by scores of 11-1 and 19-1 on Sunday at Dan Daniel Park.

Junior legion baseball roundup

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:06:00 EDT

Danville Post 325 takes two from South Hill

Danville’s bats come through in legion baseball win over Lynchburg

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:12:00 EDT

Post 325 allows 12 hits, but manages to outscore Lynchburg Post 16

Danville’s Adult Baseball League thrives on competition

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:50:00 EDT

Adult Baseball League preps for start of upcoming season

Danville Post 325 jumps on Lynchburg Post 16 in legion baseball action

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:34:00 EDT

Danville pulls away with a five-run fifth inning

Junior legion roundup

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:33:00 EDT

Danville explodes past Dan River and Chatham downs Tunstall

Danville Post 325 falls to Big Island in legion baseball

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:01:00 EDT

Big Island Post 217 topped Danville Post 325 5-2 over the weekend.

Weaver wins Ray’s Creek golf invitational

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

R.J. Weaver holed five consecutive birdies and tapped in for par on the 18th hole to edge Jerel Whiting

Whiting holds one-shot lead at Ray’s Creek Invitational

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 01:13:01 EDT

Jerel Whiting posted a six-under par 64 to secure a one-shot lead in the Ray’s Creek Invitational

Danville junior legion edges Bassett

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 01:12:00 EDT

Danville Post 325’s junior legion team eeked out a 10-9 win over Bassett on Saturday.

Danville Post 325 gets by Magna Vista in junior legion baseball action

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:42:00 EDT

Alex Bailey drove in Ryne Farmer and James Feldmann with a two-out single in the bottom of the eighth inning

Chatham, Tunstall have players selected to all-state baseball team

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Chatham’s Gavin Hylton and Jacob Yates were named to the Group A first-team all-state team.

Tunstall tops Dan River in junior legion opener

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:37:00 EDT

Tunstall beat Dan River 12-1

Simpson finds rookie life exciting, busy

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:51:00 EDT

Former Reidsville Ram just 47 days away from first NFL training camp

Title time: The Gretna Hawks take Group A softball championship

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 01:27:00 EDT

Gretna wins first-ever state softball championship

Gretna softball’s great escape

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 01:19:00 EDT

The Gretna Hawks are state champions after making a great escape from trouble in the bottom of the fourth inning

Tunstall softball flattened in Broad Run rematch

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 01:14:00 EDT

The nationally-ranked Spartans once again end Tunstall’s season

Selfless senior Smith breaks up Broad Run’s no-hitter

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 01:11:00 EDT

Sarah Smith offers to give up her final at bat, but manages to salvage some dignity for Tunstall in state finals loss

Tunstall falls in state finals

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 14:34:01 EDT

Inning-by-inning updates from Radford

GRETNA CAPTURES THE GROUP A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 11:43:00 EDT

Inning-by-inning updates from Radford

Gretna shocks James River, advances to Group A softball state title game

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:36:00 EDT

Gretna’s Teresa Dalton strikes out 12 and allows only two hits

Tunstall softball advances to Group AA state title game

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:31:00 EDT

The victory against Poquoson advances Tunstall to the state championship game for the first time in 20 years

Toeing the line: Tunstall balancing being lucky with being good

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:26:00 EDT

A few strokes of fortune helped Tunstall hang on to beat Poquoson the Group AA state semifinals

Errors doom Knights against Gretna

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:23:00 EDT

James River committed a whopping five errors in its Group AA state semifinal softball game against Gretna

McMichael HS pitcher drafted by Dodgers

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:44:00 EDT

Carl Webster, 6-2, 165 pounds, was the 547th player picked in the annual draft.

Gretna drops James River, advances to Group A state title game

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Inning-by-inning updates from Radford

Tunstall wins it 2-0, advance to finals tomorrow

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:00:00 EDT

Inning-by-inning updates from Radford

Cook’s last stand? Tunstall softball coach in search of first state title

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:46:00 EDT

Cook leads his Tunstall softball team into state semifinals for what might be one final run at a title

Assistant coach has helped Gretna’s offense improve, reach state softball semifinals

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:44:01 EDT

Mills’ work with offense has helped Hawks get over the hump

Danville Post 325 baseball wins in season debut

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Danville Post 325 defeated the Pulaski Pirates, a team out of the Carolina Virginia College League, 15-5 on Tuesday at Dan Daniel Park.

Haynes’ heroics keep Gretna alive in Group A state softball playoffs

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:21:00 EDT

Hawks rally from three runs down to win in the seventh

Tunstall returns to Group AA state softball semifinals

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:16:01 EDT

Tunstall scores four unearned runs to dispatch Spotswood

Tunstall softball taking advantage of opponents’ mistakes

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:31:00 EDT

Trojans capitalizing on opponents’ postseason inexperience, errors

Gretna softball thriving under Brooks’ influence

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:26:00 EDT

Sometimes, when Gretna coach Ketina Brooks stops to watch her team, she can’t help but be a little awed.

Danville native signs letter of intent to play women’s basketball at DII Pfeiffer University

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:22:00 EDT

Danville native Jamila Harris signed a national letter of intent to play basketball for Division II Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer, N.C., this fall.

Morehead names Smart new head football coach

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:16:00 EDT

Morehead High School’s Athletic Director, John Harder announced Monday afternoon that Jason Smart has been named the new Morehead head football coach.

GW’s Wilson, Chatham relay team win state track & field titles

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:16:00 EDT

Chatham’s Thompson, Gretna’s Griffin capture runner-up honors

SCHEDULE/RESULTS: Danville area region/state high school tournaments

Sat, 31 May 2008 00:18:00 EDT

A look at this week’s playoff schedule

Gretna tastes sweet victory in Region B softball championship

Sat, 31 May 2008 00:14:00 EDT

Teresa Dalton one-hits Buckingham County as Gretna wins Region B title

Tunstall capitalizes on Salem’s errors in Region IV softball championship

Sat, 31 May 2008 00:11:00 EDT

Region IV champion Tunstall will host Region III runner-up

Danville area schools combine to send 34 to high school state track meet

Fri, 30 May 2008 00:36:00 EDT

Athletes from GW, Tunstall, Chatham, Dan River and Gretna will participate in Friday and Saturday’s meets

Arnn’s no-hitter puts Tunstall in region title game, state tournament

Fri, 30 May 2008 00:22:00 EDT

The Trojans play Salem in Friday’s Region IV championship game at 5 p.m.

Gretna softball advances to Region B title game, state tournament

Thu, 29 May 2008 00:30:00 EDT

The Hawks outlasted Page County 4-2 in 12 innings Wednesday in the Region B semifinals

Chatham baseball once again falters in Region B semifinals

Thu, 29 May 2008 00:24:00 EDT

History repeated itself as Chatham lost its lead and then the game — falling to Luray 7-6

Danville area prep briefs

Thu, 29 May 2008 00:23:00 EDT

Prep sports events from around the Danville area

High School Sports for GoDanRiver

Meet Ted, Gretna’s new quarterback

Prep roundup

Prep roundup

Simpson has breakout game in Bengals’ loss

Goodes earns $231,000 at Champions Tour major

Goodes tied for fourth at Tradition

Trojans roll in second round of Piedmont District tourney

Goodes in contention at Champions Tour major

Tennis Spotlight: McMichael and Reidsville

Danville area prep golf roundup

Simpson makes NFL debut

Prep golf roundup

COMMENTARY: It’s so hard to say goodbye

Chatham football looking for its mean streak

Dan River football evolves a winning attitude

Wrestling with a passion

GW grads Barbour, McGeough capture national AAU crown

All Eyes on Reidsville

Large Player turnout has Rockingham County coach pleased

Gathering momentum at McMichael

Smart returns home to Morehead

Woodall an alternate in U.S. Amateur

Youth football camp teaches life lessons, fundamentals

Danville pulls off upset, then knocked out

Post 325 takes two, will face No. 1 seed

Danville Post 325 falls to Lynchburg 6-2 in District 10 playoffs

Pitching staff gives Post 325 a fighting chance

Ingle turning heads in short motocross span

Wilson makes a Tech-nical decision

Post 325 wins two, secures bye for conference tournament

Pittsylvania County Pony All Stars win tournament championship

Max Thore Memorial

Sunday’s Max Thore Memorial

GW’s Wilson verbally commits to play football at Virginia Tech

Danville Post 325 powers to win despite errors

Yanceyville’s Woodall takes Tuscarora Invitational

Former NFL linebacker Curry making a return investment

Woodall, Hensley lead Tuscarora Invitational after first-round 67s

Lynchburg tops Danville, forces District 2 title rematch

More than 80 golfers ready to take on Tuscarora

Gretna’s Haynes still shocked about state softball player of the year honor

Roberts steps down as MHS baseball coach

Morehead’s Roberts steps down as baseball coach

Lynchburg gift-wraps legion baseball win for Danville Post 325

Danville Little League Baseball roundup

GW’s Tarpley earns MVP honors at prep football all-star game

Legion baseball roundup

Prep roundup

Timely throw nets victory for Post 325

Danville American 9-10-year-old All-Stars eliminated

Legion baseball roundup

Youth baseball roundup

Karate expert ‘Superfoot’ Wallace still kicking at 62

Danville Post 325 edges BY in 10 innings in junior legion baseball

Post 325 comes away with win thanks to lucky breaks

Danville Post 325 crushes Kingsport in legion baseball doubleheader

Junior legion baseball roundup

Danville’s bats come through in legion baseball win over Lynchburg

Danville’s Adult Baseball League thrives on competition

Danville Post 325 jumps on Lynchburg Post 16 in legion baseball action

Junior legion roundup

Danville Post 325 falls to Big Island in legion baseball

Weaver wins Ray’s Creek golf invitational

Whiting holds one-shot lead at Ray’s Creek Invitational

Danville junior legion edges Bassett

Danville Post 325 gets by Magna Vista in junior legion baseball action

Chatham, Tunstall have players selected to all-state baseball team

Tunstall tops Dan River in junior legion opener

Simpson finds rookie life exciting, busy

Title time: The Gretna Hawks take Group A softball championship

Gretna softball’s great escape

Tunstall softball flattened in Broad Run rematch

Selfless senior Smith breaks up Broad Run’s no-hitter

Tunstall falls in state finals

GRETNA CAPTURES THE GROUP A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

Gretna shocks James River, advances to Group A softball state title game

Tunstall softball advances to Group AA state title game

Toeing the line: Tunstall balancing being lucky with being good

Errors doom Knights against Gretna