Maddie McCay Dominates Valley Swim League Meet
Harrisonburg youth Maddie McCay wins all five events in the Valley Swim League championships at James Madison University Godwin Pool. She breaks her own 2015 record and lowers the 50 butterfly and 50 freestyle marks, ending the season with 45 straight top finishes. She competes for the Valley Waves with coach Chad Gusler praising her positive, driven approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonburg
Westover Waves
Chad Gusler
Maddie McCay
Gusler
McCay
James Madison
Godwin
Redeemer Classical School
Keezletown
Valley Area
VSL
Karen Folsom
Folsom
Noah Gabriele
Spotswood Dolphins
Massanutten Marlins
Kyle Nickel
East Rockingham High School
Chris
Coaches Clash With Pitch Count Rules Across Virginia
TA coach Armstrong argues VHSL limits dilute coach authority and ignore individual pitcher needs. He cites past playoff delays delaying Trent Abernathy and notes coaches rely on trust, scorecards, and databases to enforce counts while advocates push for up-to-date tracking, with concern over overwork and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong
Trent Abernathy
Ohio State
Whsls
Vhsls
Spotswood
Adam Dofflemyer
Dofflemyer
East Rockingham
David Scott
Scott
Doffiemyer
SHS
Luray
Logan Morrison
Texas
Minnesota
Virginia
Brenan Hanifee
Baltimore Orioles
Shenandoah Valley
SHL
Marcus Davis
Daryl Irvine
Blazers
Coaches fine tune prep with preseason practice rules
VHSL preseason rules spark questions from Coleman and nearby coaches as ERHS TA and HHS gear up for camps. Coleman notes efficiency gains and staff meetings covering program nuts and bolts, depth charts, and schedules. Coaches report long hours and full time commitment, with spouses describing football as a family focus.
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Coleman
VHSL
ERHS
Turner Ashby
Charlie Newman
Newman
Knights
East Rock
Thurman
Harrisonburg
Grottoes Little League Teams Compete in Regional Tourneys
The Grottoes 9-10 softball all stars went 1-2 in the Southeast regional in Clarksville Tenn, beating North Carolina 7-6 then losing 8-7 to Daniel Boone and 12-6 to West Virginia. The 11-12 baseball squad was 2-2 in Norfolk, opening with a 12-3 loss to Vienna American, then a 2-1 win over York County, a 3-0 loss to King William, and an 11-2 defeat by Annandale-North Springfield in bracket play.
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Grottoes
Clarksville
Tenn
North Carolina
Daniel Boone
West Virginia
Norfolk
Vienna American Little League
York County American
King William
Annandale
North Springfield
Danville
Vienna American
Sandlot Players Reunite After Baseball History Event
Former sandlot players and families left Shenandoah Valley on a bus, reuniting after decades. Jim Gates of the National Baseball Hall of Fame Library emphasizes the era's impact, while Donnie Wilson and Painter reflect on the journey, teamwork, and hopes for a Stanley baseball museum.
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America
National Baseball Hall of Fame Library
Jim Gates
Sandlot
Gates
Shenandoah Valley
Donnie Wilson
Painter
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the Valley Banner
Elkton, Va
McCaychamps Valley Swim League
Maddie
The
Waves
Dolphins
Evan Weakley
Grant Folsom
Julia Sheffer
Jacob Emmerman
Dan Emmerman
Donnie
Coleman, Erhs
Dawn Coleman
HHS
Lisa Thurman
Kendall Morris
Bridgewater
Travis Long
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