The NBC 29/McDonald's Tailgate Party will be in Orange County on Friday, as the Hornets will take on Eastern View in their home opener.
High school sports scores and highlights from across Central Virginia on Thursday, September 1st.
A new era in Virginia football kicks off Saturday when new head coach Bronco Mendenhall and the Cavaliers host Richmond at 3:30pm.
University of Virginia swimmer Leah Smith has returned to Charlottesville with her two Olympic medals.
The Woodberry Forest football team kicks off the season Saturday playing at Bishop McNamara (MD) with six guys on the roster who have committed to play in college
Courtney Berry led WAHS with 12 kills. Cassidy Wilson and Hailey McDaniel each had 8 kills. Sierra McCance had 13 assists.
Full StoryCourtney Berry led WAHS with 12 kills. Cassidy Wilson and Hailey McDaniel each had 8 kills. Sierra McCance had 13 assists.
Full StoryJMU head coach Mike Houston isn't saying who JMU's starting quarterback will be.
Full StoryJMU head coach Mike Houston isn't saying who JMU's starting quarterback will be.
Full StoryBell rushed for 180 yards and two touchdowns in Louisa's 22-21 upset of Sherando on Friday. Bell also had 40 yards passing.
Full StoryBell rushed for 180 yards and two touchdowns in Louisa's 22-21 upset of Sherando on Friday. Bell also had 40 yards passing.
Full StoryA different Virginia Tech special teams player will have the honor of wearing Frank Beamer's #25 jersey in each game this season.
Full StoryA different Virginia Tech special teams player will have the honor of wearing Frank Beamer's #25 jersey in each game this season.
Full StoryUVa head coach Bronco Mendenhall says Virginia's three team captains this year will be senior center Jackson Matteo, junior linebacker Micah Kiser and senior nose tackle Donte Wilkins.
Full StoryUVa head coach Bronco Mendenhall says Virginia's three team captains this year will be senior center Jackson Matteo, junior linebacker Micah Kiser and senior nose tackle Donte Wilkins.
Full StoryVeronica Latsko recorded the first hat trick of her career, and the #4 Virginia women's soccer team defeated Old Dominion 4-0 on Sunday at Klockner Stadium.
Full StoryVeronica Latsko recorded the first hat trick of her career, and the #4 Virginia women's soccer team defeated Old Dominion 4-0 on Sunday at Klockner Stadium.
Full StoryThe Fork Union football team hasn't had a winning record since Mickey Sullivan retired in 2012, but they are aiming for a return to the postseason under new head coach Mike Hooper.
Full StoryThe Fork Union football team hasn't had a winning record since Mickey Sullivan retired in 2012, but they are aiming for a return to the postseason under new head coach Mike Hooper.
Full StoryThe UVa volleyball team lost its first match of the season, as the Wahoos fell 3-1 against Northwestern in the Cavalier Classic on Saturday.
Full StoryThe UVa volleyball team lost its first match of the season, as the Wahoos fell 3-1 against Northwestern in the Cavalier Classic on Saturday.
Full StoryThe Stuarts Draft football team has more than a dozen seniors on this years roster, and returns its starting quarterback, running backs, and most of its offensive line.
Full StoryThe Stuarts Draft football team has more than a dozen seniors on this years roster, and returns its starting quarterback, running backs, and most of its offensive line.
Full StoryThe new designs include a blue jersey/white pant ensemble for home games, an alternative orange/white combination for home games, and an all-white kit for road contests.
Full StoryThe new designs include a blue jersey/white pant ensemble for home games, an alternative orange/white combination for home games, and an all-white kit for road contests.
Full StoryHigh School football scores and highlights from across Central Virginia on Friday, August 26th.
Full StoryHigh School football scores and highlights from across Central Virginia on Friday, August 26th.
Full StoryThe UVa volleyball team and UVa field hockey team both won their season openers Friday.
Full StoryThe UVa volleyball team and UVa field hockey team both won their season openers Friday.
Full StoryThe #4 Virginia women's soccer team beat Michigan State 3-0 at Klockner Stadium Thursday night, as the Cavaliers (3-0-0) outshot the Spartans 25-0 in the victory.
Full StoryThe #4 Virginia women's soccer team beat Michigan State 3-0 at Klockner Stadium Thursday night, as the Cavaliers (3-0-0) outshot the Spartans 25-0 in the victory.
Full StoryThe UVa volleyball team has finished with a winning record in each of the last three seasons, and the Cavaliers will be looking to make the NCAA Tournament for the first time in more than two decades.
Full StoryThe UVa volleyball team has finished with a winning record in each of the last three seasons, and the Cavaliers will be looking to make the NCAA Tournament for the first time in more than two decades.
Full StoryVirginia head coach Tony Bennett says the trip to Spain was a great team-bonding experience.
Full StoryVirginia head coach Tony Bennett says the trip to Spain was a great team-bonding experience.
Full StoryRiverheads High School in Augusta County is ready for their season opener Friday.
Full StoryRiverheads High School in Augusta County is ready for their season opener Friday.
Full StoryWestern Albemarle High School is getting ready for the football season to start Friday!
Full StoryWestern Albemarle High School is getting ready for the football season to start Friday!
Full StoryCorey Hunt will coach both the Monticello baseball team and the Charlottesville Tom Sox next summer.
Full StoryCorey Hunt will coach both the Monticello baseball team and the Charlottesville Tom Sox next summer.
Full StoryThe Albemarle football team is preaching effort, toughness and finishing in 2016.
Full StoryThe Albemarle football team is preaching effort, toughness and finishing in 2016.
Full StoryVirginia sophomore Olamide Zaccheaus has been named to the Paul Hornung Award Watch List.
Full StoryVirginia sophomore Olamide Zaccheaus has been named to the Paul Hornung Award Watch List.
Full StoryThe Charlottesville Tom Sox have hired former UVa baseball player Corey Hunt to be its new head coach. Hunt currently serves as the head baseball coach at Monticello High School. Hunt lead the Mustangs to the 3A state semifinals last season.
Full StoryThe Charlottesville Tom Sox have hired former UVa baseball player Corey Hunt to be its new head coach. Hunt currently serves as the head baseball coach at Monticello High School. Hunt lead the Mustangs to the 3A state semifinals last season.
Full StoryThe Saints must replace guys like Jalen Harrison, Kareem Johnson and Campbell Miller, who have all graduated.
Full StoryThe Saints must replace guys like Jalen Harrison, Kareem Johnson and Campbell Miller, who have all graduated.
Full StorySenior goalkeeper Morgan Stearns became the program’s career leader in wins on Sundayas No. 4 Virginia shutout George Mason by a score of 2-0 in the home opener.
Full StorySenior goalkeeper Morgan Stearns became the program’s career leader in wins on Sunday as No. 4 Virginia shutout George Mason by a score of 2-0 in the home opener.
Full StoryHe's just five foot nine but Jamison Crowder is in position to have a big impact for the Redskins this season.
Full StoryHe's just five foot nine but Jamison Crowder is in position to have a big impact for the Redskins this season.
Full StoryHicks is implementing a zone-based rushing attack on offense. Junior Devante Rose returns as the team's duel-threat starting quarterback.
Full StoryHicks is implementing a zone-based rushing attack on offense. Junior Devante Rose returns as the team's duel-threat starting quarterback.
Full StoryThe UVa men's basketball team finishes a tour of Spain undefeated at 5-0
Full StoryThe UVa men's basketball team finishes a tour of Spain undefeated at 5-0
Full StoryThe Virginia men’s soccer team was selected third in the Coastal Division in the 2016 ACC Preseason Coaches Poll, releasedWednesday by the conference office.
Full StoryThe Virginia men’s soccer team was selected third in the Coastal Division in the 2016 ACC Preseason Coaches Poll, releasedWednesday by the conference office.
Full StoryVirginia out-shot Liberty 22-5 and put eight shots on goal to two for Liberty. Sergi Nus scored a pair of first-half goals for the Cavaliers.
Full StoryVirginia out-shot Liberty 22-5 and put eight shots on goal to two for Liberty. Sergi Nus scored a pair of first-half goals for the Cavaliers.
Full StoryMike Shiers joined the NBC29 News Team as a weekend sports anchor in September of 2009.
Full StoryMike Shiers joined the NBC29 News Team as a weekend sports anchor in September of 2009. A proud graduate of Syracuse University, Mike comes to Charlottesville from WALB in Albany, Georgia, where he served as weekend sports anchor for three years.
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