Fall signals start of high school sports season
The author notes fall practice begins for all area teams as summer ends. Golf starts late next week with two big 18 hole events, then shifts to 9 hole matches after school. Football kicks off in late August, bringing the true fall atmosphere and cooler evenings.
Gill named Warren County boys basketball coach in Front Royal
Mario Gill, 34, is appointed Warren County coach succeeding TJ Atlee. Born in Portland, Oregon, Gill is a former McDonalds All-American nominee who played at Eastern Arizona College and the University of Alaska Anchorage. Athletic director Bill Hall says Gill brings purpose and a plan to develop players and rebuild the program with a Brick by Brick approach to energize community support.
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TJ Atlee
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Bill Hall
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Sherando High
Frederick Community College
Cardinals season ends with 11 game skid in league
Front Royal Virginia faced a disappointing 2024 season as the Cardinals under coach Brian Wirth collapsed after a 2-8 start. A 12-5 surge into playoff position was followed by an 11 game losing streak, the longest in the Valley Baseball League, wiping out hopes of a repeat championship. The team didn’t win again until the final day, ending a two-decade title run.
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Front Royal Cardinals
Brian Wirth
Cardinals
Gibson heads to Little League home run derby in Williamsport
Gabby Gibson, 13, from Warren County Softball Little League, earned a top four finish at a Kansas City qualifier after smashing 11 homers in round one and 9 in round two. She will compete in the August 22 girls derby in Williamsport, with coaches praising her standout performance.
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Front Royal
Gabriella Gibson
Warren County
Williamsport
Pennsylvania
Kansas City
Warren County Girls Little League
Gabby
Christina Rogers
Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Course Challenges in Warren County
The article reviews Blue Ridge Shadows in Front Royal Virginia Opened 2007. It highlights tough holes on the front nine including the 561 yard par 5 sixth with bunkers and out of bounds plus a left line into trees. On the back nine the 11th 426 yard par 4 and the 15th 426 yard par 4 offer elevated tees and ponds with risky slopes and marshy areas.
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Warren County
Blue Ridge Shadows
BRS
Shenandoah Valley
Brian Jones
the Shadows
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