Front Royal Cardinals fall short in 2017 VBL season
The Front Royal Cardinals were eliminated from playoff contention after a 10-2 loss to Staunton at Bing Crosby Stadium. With only 13 players, three pitchers started in the lineup and Will Heflin played first base. Manager Brian Daly cited injuries and limits as factors as the team, built with Division I talent, ends a disappointing season and reflects on 1997 parallels.
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Showers earns two All-American wrestling medals at Fargo
Skyline High School sophomore Tara Showers earned two All-American medals at the girls USA Wrestling National Championships in Fargo North Dakota. She finished in the top eight in both Cadet and Junior divisions, qualifying by placing third at the Virginia Freestyle Championships in Fredericksburg last May. She wrestled for Team Virginia and began in the Cadet Division on July 17.
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Depleted Cardinals eliminated in final stretch
The Front Royal Cardinals fell 10-2 to the Staunton Braves at Bing Crosby Stadium, ending their season with ninth loss in 10 games. Strasburg also won 12-3 over Harrisonburg, sealing Front Royal's elimination. Manager Brian Daly blamed the downturn as the roster shrank to 13 players and pitchers filled multiple roles.
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Front Royal Wins Final Road Game on Heflin Gem
Front Royal defeated the River Bandits 7-1 as lefty Will Heflin pitched effectively on the mound in the Cardinals final road appearance.
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Front Royal Drops District 16 Opener to Warrenton 11-10
Front Royal Post 53 led 9-2 after five innings but allowed Warrenton Post 72 to rally and win 11-10 in Fauquier High School's District 16 playoff clash. Manager Rick Almarode praised the effort, noting late hits and walks doomed the comeback as Warrenton seized the lead late.
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Warren County Virginia Golf Scene Aims High Per Capita Lead
Warren County known as the Canoe Capital of Virginia also touts strong golf credentials with six courses totaling 108 holes. The lineup includes Front Royal Golf Club Shenandoah Valley Golf Club Bowling Green CC North and South Blue Ridge Shadows and Sly Fox Golf Course. Local writer ranks top 18 holes in the county.
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