Fall Sports Hope for Near Normal VHSL Decision Looms
Warren County athletic director Ed Dike says VHSL will decide this week on fall plans while Shenandoah Valley hosts opening golf tournaments for Wildcats and Hawks. Skyline coach Monty Goff expects a regu lar season with COVID protocols kept, and August 18 hole invitational events returning.
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Warren County
Ed Dike
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Hawks
Shenandoah Valley
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Monty Goff
Goff
Cards defeat New Market 5 1 in final home game
End last Wednesday in the teams final home contest by beating playoff bound New Market 5 1. Ryan Murphy JMU pitched seven strong innings allowing two hits and one earned run. Teddie Nelson Bates closed with two innings for Front Royal. Niko Amory Marist doubled with two outs in the first to set up Ben Brantley Louisiana Tech for an RBI double to put the Cards ahead. Front Royal added two more in the second.
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New Market
Ryan Murphy
JMU
Teddie Nelson
Bates
Front Royal
Niko Amory
Marist
Ben Brantley
Louisianna Tech
RBI
New Market Errors Set Stage for Cardinals Rally
In a B1 game, Jeffcoat delivered an RBI single during the inning. The Cardinals sealed the win with two insurance runs in the seventh as Brantley and Amory produced RBI hits to plate Jeffcoat and Adarius Myers, each having started the inning with a single.
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Brantley
Amory
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Adarius Myers
VBL Playoff Teams Include Losing Records Despite Strong Splits
In the VBL, four of eleven teams made the playoffs with losing seasons. North champion New Market went 26-15, while South winner Charlottesville dominated at 30-10. Front Royal faltered with the league’s worst pitching, allowing 371 hits and posting a 6.16 ERA, while the Cardinals showed solid hitting with a .270 team average and 256 runs.
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New Market
Strasburg
Charlottesville
Cardinals
Front Royal
Cardinals miss playoffs due to baserunners and runs allowed
The Cardinals posted 241 base on balls in 341 innings, marking the second worst in the league. Excess baserunners and runs doomed their postseason chances as only the top four teams in each division qualified for the Valley Baseball League playoffs.
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Cardinals
Valley Baseball League
Santella takes over Warren County basketball program
Santella discussed learning from mentors and plans to instill a hard fighting culture at Warren County after a 2 11 season. He aims to change external views, rebuild from scratch, and deploy a fast paced offense while developing players to move without the ball and play aggressively. Athletic Director Ed Dike praised his energy and rapport with the team.
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Santella
Warren County
Wildcats
Gabe Davis
Ed Dike
Santella Builds Continuity as Wild Cats Coach
Santella says his prior stint as the Wild Cats junior varsity coach smooths the transition to head coach. He argues he has established relationships with each player and aims to deepen those ties beyond basketball.
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Santella
Wildcats
Old Trail Golf Course Opens With Tough Front Nine
Golfing yards at Old Trail feature Gray Tees 5519 and Red Tees 4828 for all levels. Start with warming up at the driving range before three demanding holes, including a 570-yard par 5 over a lake, a downhill 222-yard par 3 with wetlands, and a 608-yard par 5 front to keep players cautious on the right side. The front ends with a 168-yard downhill par 3 ninth on a two tiered green, offering a potential birdie with careful club selection.
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Old Trail
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Old Trail Golf Course Highlights and Local Sights
The back nine features a former par 5 turned par 4 and a scenic 463 yard 10th hole at Old Trail. The 12th offers a short risk reward drive and a penal left bunker. A picturesque 15th par 3 plays downhill with a middle bunker. The Pavilion clubhouse hosts a pro shop and grillroom with veranda views. Located 15 miles west of Charlottesville, near Starr Hill Brewery, Old Trail makes a strong day trip option in Central Virginia.
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