Front Royal Post 53 Baseball Faces Financial Struggles
Front Royal Post 53 battled a tough season with a shrinking roster from 18 to about nine players late, as injuries and defections reduced stability. Manager Rick Almarode cites high costs from hats to insurance and facility fees at Warren County Park, with fundraising including a spaghetti dinner and Yankee Candle sale. A promising junior team at 10-3 offers hope for the future if funds hold.
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Fall sports begin Monday for area schools
Fall sports start August 1 for Warren County and Skyline high schools with football volleyball cross country cheer and golf. Golf opens at the Curley Licksider Invitational at Shenandoah Valley Golf Club next week. Skyline hires Roy Kelly as new golf coach. Football scrimmages set for August 12 with Warren County hosting Turner Ashby and Skyline visiting Dominion. Regular season begins late August with Skyline hosting Central and Warren County at Handley Bowl.
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Front Royal Cardinals rally past Braves to cap season at home
Front Royal snapped Staunton with a 4-3 comeback win at Bing Crosby Stadium, overcoming a 3-2 deficit in the eighth as rain delayed the game. Manager Victor Gomez praised the late rally and the team’s resolve before playoff action begins against rival Winchester at Bridgeforth Field.
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Post 53 Falls To Warrenton In District 16 Tourney
Purcellville War renton erased a 7 1 lead to beat Front Royal Post 53 10 9 in the District 16 tournament at Fireman's Field ending Front Royal s season at 7 11. Stephen Johnson opened the scoring with a two run double as Post 53 led early but could not hold on. Almarode praised players for their late effort in a tough, forfeit filled event.
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Joseph Rutherford
Shenvalee Resort Golfing in the Valley Personal Narrative
A group of golfers recounts annual tournaments at Shenvalee Resort in New Market dating back to 1927 when Bobby Jones is said to hit the first tee shot. The 27 hole, self contained grounds offer reliable fairways and ample amenities, with the Marge Moyers Invitational in late October as the weekend highlight.
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