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Smithfield's Ryan Jones and Bruton's Jalen Carr are all-state boys basketball picks

Ryan Jones, who led Smithfield to its first Bay Rivers District boys basketball title, has been selected to the Group 4A all-state team. Jalen Carr, who helped Bruton reached the state tournament for the third time in four seasons, was picked to the 2A all-state team. Jones, a junior point guard...

Poquoson's Sondra Fan and Warhill's Olivia Schulz make 3A All-State girls basketball team

Woodside baseball zips past Hampton

Tuesday's 11:59 p.m. UPDATE: Multi-sport high school results

Kecoughtan boys tackle steep learning curve in soccer loss to Lafayette

Pictures: Peninsula players in the NCAA tournament

Pictures: 2016 Bay Rivers/Peninsula District Baseball & Softball

Pictures: 2016 Peninsula & Bay Rivers District Soccer

Pictures: 2015-2016 Peninsula District Basketball

Pictures: 2015-2016 Bay Rivers basketball

Pictures of college commitments and signings

Tuesday's high schools: York edges Poquoson in 10th inning in baseball; Warhill stifles Smithfield in softball

Baseball: Jamie Lewis scored the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning on a wild pitch to lift York past Poquoson 6-5 Tuesday. Lewis picked up the pitching win and was 2 for 4 with a double and an RBI for the Falcons, who scored three runs in the seventh to force extra innings. ... Ricky...

Monday's high schools: Smithfield soccer teams cruise past Churchland; HRA's Fields to play tennis for D-II Eckerd

Boys soccer: Zachary Thacker scored two goals and added an assist to lead Smithfield to a 3-0 victory against Churchland. ... Grafton (3-1) dominated Bethel 7-1. Girls soccer: Savannah Cook had two goals and an assist to lead Smithfield to a 13-0 victory against Churchland. Girls tennis: Hampton...

Monday's 11:59 p.m. UPDATE: Multi-sport high school results

Baseball HIGHLAND 10, WALSINGHAM AC. 7 Highland 051 220 0 — 10 7 2Walsingham 000 100 6 — 7 6 5 WP: Bartley. LP: LeJeune. Standouts: Highland: Lerman 2-4 (double, 3 runs, RBI); WA: West 2-4 (double, run, 2 RBI). Records: WA 2-2. Softball COLONIAL HEIGHTS 5, NEW KENT 3 New Kent 000 300 0 — 3 10 1Col....

Peninsula District baseball: Crabbers look to gain steam behind Gunn brothers

Spring training is well and good, but the Hampton High baseball team could only learn so much on the practice field. So Coach Danny Mitchell was glad to send his Crabbers out for the first two games of the season last week.“We learned a whole lot more Tuesday and Friday than Wednesday and Thursday...

Peninsula District softball: Bethel welcomes another new coach

When Chad Ochsenfeld accepted the position of head softball coach at Bethel, he became the fourth coach in five years for the Bruins.While he is excited to take the helm, he understands that some of his players feel jinxed. Throughout the constant regime changes, it became easier for Bruins players...

Warhill, Grafton and York to slug it out for BRD softball title, as many others hope to earn regional berths

If, as many suspect, Warhill, York and Grafton are the Bay Rivers District softball favorites, then Warhill threw down the gauntlet first with its 5-2 win Friday at York. It helps that the Lions have Virginia Tech recruit Keely Rochard throwing softballs, which she did very well in striking out...

Jamestown and Lafayette are top dogs in a BRD brimming with baseball talent

The Bay Rivers District baseball season is underway, so let’s get the not-so-surprising prediction part out of the way: Lafayette and Jamestown are the favorites.Between them, they possess five Division I recruits and return many top players from terrific 2015 seasons. Jamestown won the district...

Gloucester shuts out Indian River in softball

Gloucester's softball team (2-0) won 16-0 Saturday at Indian River as Kaleigh Arnett drove in four runs and winning pitcher Morgan Haywood had three RBI and three hits. Bridget Motley drove in three runs and Jessica Hogge homered for the Dukes in a game that ended after five innings because of...

Phoebus celebrates indoor track championships, looks forward to outdoor season

The Phoebus track team won the 3A boys state championship, as well as five individual and relay championships. But the Phantoms had a message at their celebratory pep rally on Wednesday afternoon: They aren't done yet.

Phoebus, Bethel, Hampton compete at New Balance Nationals Indoor

The Phoebus boys 4x55-meter shuttle hurdle relay team placed third and the Bethel boys 4x200 relay team placed fourth at the New Balance Nationals Indoor track meet last weekend.

Woodside's Orlina, Heritage's Marrow named to all-state basketball teams

Senior forward Chris Orlina of Woodside and senior guard Jermaine Marrow of Heritage earned first-team all-state recognition.

Bay Rivers weather updates: Jamestown-Tabb baseball is postponed but softball is on; Grafton-Poquoson ppd

Rain last night has prompted the postponement of the season-opening baseball game between defending Bay Rivers District champ Jamestown and Tabb at Tabb's field. The game will be played March 24 at 4 p.m. Jamestown at Tabb softball is still on for today at 4:30 p.m., Tabb athletic director Susan...

Ex-Poquoson High baseball standout Chad Pinder homers Saturday in exhibition game for Oakland A's

Chad Pinder, a former star for Poquoson High and Virginia Tech, belted a home run Saturday in an exhibition game for the Oakland Athletics. Texas beat the A's 14-5. LINK TO STORY ON GAME

Tabb boys lacrosse team opens with 9-7 win over Bishop Sullivan

Tabb High rallied from a two-goal deficit at halftime Wednesday to beat Bishop Sullivan of Virginia Beach 9-7 in boys lacrosse. Tyler Mills led the way with seven goals for the Tigers. Zach Wusk and Patrick Myatt also scored goals for Tabb. Steven Smith had three assists, while goalie Matthew Herrmann...

Softball roundup: Rochard fans 14, Davis homers in Warhill softball win over Smithfield

Large connects for grand slam in Tribe's baseball win over Spiders

Tyler, Crookston are Gazette indoor track and field athletes of year

Reigning 4A champion Walter one of 3 Jamestown returning starters that anchor lineup

Jamestown girls soccer marked by depth; Warhill and Walsingham return standouts

Former Jamestown swimmer makes honorable mention all-America in D3 championships

Roundup: Warhill tennis teams shut out Hopewell

Jamestown on verge of historic boys tennis season

Tribe's Gould named CAA baseball co-player of the week

Jamestown, Lafayette, Warhill debut boys club lacrosse teams

Fab 15: Where the class of 2016 signed

FAB 15 Here's a look at where the football players selected last July for the Daily Press' annual Fab 15 collection of the state's top high school talent signed letters of intent Wednesday: 1. Levonta Taylor, CB, Ocean Lakes (Virginia Beach) — Signed with Florida State 2. Scott Bracey, WR, Benedictine...

Oak Hill Academy power forward Khadim Sy commits to Virginia Tech for 2016 recruiting class

Virginia Tech men's basketball coach Buzz Williams gained his first commitment Monday for his 2016 recruiting class from power forward Khadim Sy. Sy, a 6-foot-10, 235-pounder from Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, pledged to Tech after considering multiple scholarship offers, according to Scout.com....

Oklahoma point guard chooses ODU

Tre Evans, a 6-foot-2 point guard from Edmond, Okla., committed to Old Dominion’s basketball program during his weekend visit. Evans becomes the second high school senior to commit to the Monarchs, following Williamburg Christian wing Xavier Green. ODU also expects to add guard Randy Haynes from...

Woodberry Forest TE John Kirven becomes Virginia's first commitment for its 2017 recruiting class

Virginia got started with its 2017 football recruiting class Tuesday by picking up a commitment from tight end John Kirven. Kirven, a 6-foot-6, 230-pound junior at Woodberry Forest School in Woodberry Forest, confirmed his pledge to U.Va. via a message posted to his Twitter account (@Johnkirven)....

Promising CB prospect Khalil Ladler commits to Virginia Tech for 2016 recruiting class

BLACKSBURG - As demoralizing as Saturday's 17-13 loss to Pittsburgh was for Virginia Tech, the addition of intrigiuing cornerback prospect Khalil Ladler for the recruiting class of 2016 ensured the weekend wasn't a total loss. Ladler, a 5-foot-11, 172-pound senior at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla.,...

Wide receiver Phil Patterson becomes rare commitment to Virginia Tech from Bayside High

Phil Patterson could end up representing a recruiting breakthrough for Virginia Tech, which hasn't had a player go directly from Bayside High in Virginia Beach to Tech in more than 30 years. Patterson, a 6-foot-2, 180-pound wide receiver from Bayside, committed Saturday to Tech. He confirmed his...