Emma Seetoo is Now The Defending State Champion Jim McGrath Jun 24, 2018

Westfield's Emma Seetoo holds one distinction that will separate her from almost every one of her freshman peers as they enter 10^th grade - that of defending state champion.

Hampton Crabber Power Comes From Freshmen Jim McGrath Jun 13, 2018

The Hampton girls finished the 5A state girls meet in a surprising third place, to Nansemond River and Stone Bridge.

Annandale Boys Finish Second at 6A States Jim McGrath Jun 13, 2018

One of the more pleasant surprises from the Virginia 5A/6A state track meet was the 6A runner-up status achieved by the Annandale boys' team.

River City Represents Well at 5A/6A Track States Jim McGrath Jun 08, 2018

There were a slew of outstanding performances from athletes in the Richmond region at last weekend's 5A/6A state track meet.

Grassfield Grizzly Throwers Continue Winning Tradition Jim McGrath Jun 05, 2018

Ebonie Whitted and Chelsea Wallace provided one of the day's best 1-2 scoring punches for their Grassfield team.

Cason Gardner of Atlee Feature Jim McGrath Jun 04, 2018

Rather than funnel more energy into repeating the same process, Gardner decided to call it a day after one jump, and with that decision, completed his 5A state-winning performance with a best jump of 6-8. 

Trevor Cosenke of John Champe is Headed To West Point Jim McGrath Jun 04, 2018

John Champe's Trevor Cosenke enjoyed a personal-best outing at the Friday session of the 5A state track championships in Newport News.

Will Spollen of Ocean Lakes Defeats Injuries To Run at State Jim McGrath Jun 03, 2018

As a youngster, Spollen endured two brain surgeries to cure conditions that would require a medical degree to understand, much less spell.

The 5A Kings, Chapman & Richardson, Head to NBIN Jim McGrath Mar 07, 2018

A pair of Virginia's best 5A athletes will make the trip to this weekend's New Balance Nationals harboring expectations of finding their way to the medal stand.

Potomac Senior Boys Head to Nationals Jim McGrath Mar 06, 2018

Lost in the shuffle of some magnificent performances among the young men and women within the 5A and 6A classifications was a solid group effort by the boys' sprinters from Potomac High in Dumfries.

Jabari Bennett: Arriving & Going Out With A Bang Jim McGrath Mar 02, 2018

In the day's first event, the 6A boys shot put, Washington-Lee once again was the first team to put its stamp on the victors' podium.    

The First of Many For Hannah Waller Jim McGrath Mar 02, 2018

Hannah Waller is fairly new to track, but it hasn't taken her long to make waves on the national level.

From Distance Runner To State Long Jump Champion Jim McGrath Feb 28, 2018

For Centreville track standout Caden Billak, winning a 6A state championship in the long jump was like a dream.

New Heights & Nervous Waits for Abby Tershak At States Jim McGrath Feb 28, 2018

Although Stafford's Gennifer Hirata won the 5A girls pole vault with a clearance of 12-6, there was plenty for Patrick Henry sophomore Abby Tershak to celebrate on Friday.

Nyla Ward: The Next Great VA Jumper? Jim McGrath Feb 27, 2018

It would be hard to find fault with T.C. Williams junior Nyla Ward for scratching on all three of her attempts in the 6A long jump. After all, there haven't been many opportunities this indoor season to jump in a real pit.

Bethel Girls Lead After Day One's Competition Jim McGrath Feb 23, 2018

Standing in the middle of the track oval at the Boo Williams Sportsplex on Friday afternoon, the uniqueness of her team's Day 1 team lead was not lost on thrower Indya Hansley.

Bullis Girls Set National and World Junior records in 4x200 Jim McGrath Jan 20, 2018

The Bullis girls ran an absolutely dominating performance in the 4x200m in Lynchburg on Saturday afternoon.   

Masai Russell Nearly Perfect In 55 Hurdles To Set US No. 1 Effort Jim McGrath Jan 20, 2018

Masai Russell ran a nearly perfect 55mH race to win on Saturday at the VA Showcase

Loudoun Valley Punches Home US No. 1 In Boys DMR At VA Showcase Jim McGrath Jan 20, 2018

Loudoun Valley rocked the VA Showcase on Friday

Stars Align On Friday For Field Athletes At VA Showcase Jim McGrath Jan 20, 2018

A breakdown of the top field action from Friday's events at the VA Showcase

Brian Herron Earns Emphatic VA Showcase Win And World Junior Record At 300 Meters Jim McGrath Jan 19, 2018

Brian Herron set a World Junior record on Friday at the VA Showcase in the 300m

Bullis Girls 4x400 Nearly Set World U20 Record At VA Showcase Jim McGrath Jan 19, 2018

The Bullis girls performed up to expectations on Friday at the VA Showcase

Oscar Smith Boys Show Eyes of the Tiger in 6A Boys Title Quest Jim McGrath Jun 13, 2017

The Oscar Smith Tigers were not ready to roll over.

Stafford's Lambert Surprises 5A Boys' 3200m Field For 1st State Title Jim McGrath Jun 13, 2017

Stafford's Philip Lambert couldn't contain his excitement.

The Next Brandee' Johnson? Sophomore Carter Wins 3 & Moves Into Rarified Air Jim McGrath Jun 09, 2017

As Kori Carter completes her sophomore year at Nansemond River, it's hard not to mention her name without also invoking the name of the greatest female prep hurdlers in Team WAR, and Virginia history.

Britton Wilson Overcomes Nasty Spill in 400; Wins 200 Jim McGrath Jun 08, 2017

There were several nasty red marks on Mills Godwin's Britton Wilson as she sat down at a picnic table on the far end of the track after watching her Eagles compete in the 4x400.

Grassfield's Gorum Wins Throwing Double With State Records Jim McGrath Jun 07, 2017

Grassfield thrower Taylor Gorum couldn't have picked a better time to hit her peak.

Upstart Colgan HS Fielding State Contenders & Champions Jim McGrath Jun 06, 2017

Under longtime coach Dave Davis, the Sharks have flourished in athletics in its first year, in spite of a team roster stacked with freshmen and sophomores.

Lee-Davis' Connor Scott Wins 5A Shot Put Title Jim McGrath Jun 05, 2017

As soon as Connor Scott got off his first practice throw with the shot put in the Todd Stadium circle on Friday afternoon, he knew it was going to be a good day.

Spring Break Didn't Stop Anyone at NSU Invite Jim McGrath Apr 11, 2017

In spite of the shared vacation mode felt by many of the athletes, there was no shortage of effort or accomplishment under the blue skies that blanketed Norfolk.