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SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Liberty earned its first-ever win over an ACC opponent, rolling to a 38-21 victory at Syracuse, Saturday at the Carrier Dome.
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LYNCHBURG, Va. – Liberty’s Thomas Sargeant, who recently started his 40th career game for the Flames, is drawing national attention for his consistent play on the offensive line.
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South Boston, Va…Five individuals from four states received a big thrill last Wednesday as former NASCAR Cup Series star and Daytona 500 winner Ward Burton and his son, NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Truck Series competitor Jeb Burton, treated them to high-speed laps aro…
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Roanoke, VA – Virginia Amateur Sports, Inc (VAS) organizers of the Virginia Commonwealth Games at Liberty University annual athletes of the year have been selected: Micayah Holland of Portsmouth was named Youth – Female Athlete of the Year, Clayton Stoil of Great Falls was named Youth – Male…
Following the spring sports season that never was, now that Virginia has entered reopening phase 3, baseball is back in Altavista. Altavista, William Campbell, and Staunton River High Schools will be playing a 15-game baseball series this summer, with each team playing 10 games.
Minor League Baseball announced this afternoon that the 2020 baseball season, including that of the Lynchburg Hillcats, has been officially canceled due to COVID-19.
Due to restrictions in Phase 3 of the re-opening plan for the Commonwealth of Virginia and implications to the speedway’s insurance coverage, South Boston Speedway officials have no choice but to cancel Saturday night’s Thunder Road Harley-Davidson Presented by Grand Atlantic Ocean Resort La…
The 2020 Staunton River Masonic Lodge Catfish Tournament in Brookneal enjoyed one of its best turnouts in its eight-year history this weekend. Over 100 anglers participated in the event in the Staunton River at the Brookneal Public Boat Ramp. The event lasted from Friday evening until Sunday…
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Roanoke & Lynchburg hosting try-outs this week
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The VHSL Executive Committee during its May meeting today voted (31-0-1) to cancel all spring sports and activities for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year due to the ongoing threat of COVID-19.
Joe Reed, a product of Randolph-Henry High School and the University of Virginia, was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft on April 25.
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Does the coronavirus shutdown have you feeling the no-sports blues? The Union Star has you covered. Here are a few ideas to help sports fans, fitness buffs, and athletes alike to make it through the current sports drought.
CHESTERFIELD -- In just its second year as a team, the Altavista High School varsity swim team took 12 swimmers to the state championships, earned seven all-region swimming honors, and boasted an all-state swimmer. On top of that, sophomore Kristopher Schultz medaled in both of his individua…
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Altavista’s Kristopher Schultz, foreground, “flies” past a Madison County opponent during the butterfly portion of the 200 intermediate medley at the Feb. 19 VHSL State Championship swim meet in Chesterfield. Schultz took the bronze in the event. (Contributed photo.)
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ALTAVISTA -- The William Campbell Generals conspicuously outranked the Altavista Colonels in boys basketball action Friday night. William Campbell soundly defeated Altavista 72-58 in the away matchup. The Generals would hit seven 3-pointers in the game and used a big third quarter to pull aw…
NARUNA -- William Campbell’s boys basketball team (2-6, 3-12) was edged by Altavista in a hard fought Jan. 21 Naruna nail-biter. Coach Teron Watson’s Generals fell to the Colonels 58-53 in the matchup. Altavista would stretch out to a 14-point lead late into the third quarter before the Gene…
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NARUNA — William Campbell High School plucked the Gretna Hawks 90-60 in a home boys basketball matchup Friday night. With the win, the Generals go to 1-4 in region, 2-10 overall.
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After being named the Region 1B defender of the year last month, William Campbell’s Zekeya Townes has now earned defensive honors on the Class 1 all-state football teams in the VHSL.
Tired of fighting mall traffic and aggressive shoppers? Tired of wracking your brain to come up with that perfect Christmas gift? Want to see a smile as big and bright as Richard Petty’s on Christmas morning?
The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs have announced that forward Bobby Watson has been signed to a full contract and forward Kyle Moore has been placed on waivers.
It looks simple on race night: line the cars up, wave the green flag and let ‘em race.
Postseason high school football honors were recently announced as William Campbell and Altavista were well represented led by Generals junior defensive end Zekeya Townes who was named Region 1B Defensive Player of the Year.
William Campbell defensive end Zekeya Townes has been named Region 1B defender of the year after leading his team to a 5-6 season for the Generals.
South Boston Speedway Drivers Look Forward To Thanksgiving Time With Family And Friends
After Successful Season With New Engine Rules, 2020 Looks Bright For South Boston Speedway’s Limited Sportsman Division
‘Up And Down Season’ Has McCarty On Verge Of CARS Tour Championship At South Boston Speedway Saturday
McCarty, Berry In Tight Battle For CARS Tour Late Model Title Headed To South Boston Speedway
Pro wrestling is a sport that offers many opportunities to those dreaming of entertaining in the squared circle.
Nathan Crews And The Little Team That Could Put Up Impressive Numbers On Way To Pure Stock Championship
Billy Warlock of Madison Heights is a seasoned veteran of the ring wars. He is owner/promoter of Strong Style Pro wrestling (SSP) as well as operating the Lion Kai Dojo for pro wrestlers and teaching a variety of martial arts, self defense, and kid's anti-bullying techniques.
Bruiser Wrestling Federation will present a pro wrestling fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 9, 8 p.m., at Appomattox High School. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Successful marketing is a crucial part of any wrestling promotion or wrestler himself. Knowing your weaknesses and strong points and playing up to them can make or break you. Brandon Ashworth, age 27, from Scott Depot WVA, is a good example of someone young who clearly realizes the importanc…
There was an exciting night of action Saturday when Pure Pro Wrestling (PPW) put on a SPCA fundraiser at the Chatham Volunteer Fire Department. This is the third event where Pittsylvania County SPCA has benefited from working with PPW.
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Pure Pro Wrestling will hold a big fundraising show for the Pittsylvania County SPCA in Chatham at the fire department on Saturday, Sept. 21. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the SPCA who will get all concession sales for some good tasting food including their delicious hot dogs.
The William Campbell Generals defeated Stonewall Jackson 45-0 on Friday night in Quicksburg.
The Altavista Colonels rolled into town on a rainy Friday night undefeated and was looking to stay that way. Rustburg wasn’t having it. With an impressive game, Rustburg walks away with the victory.
Today it is fairly easy to find a pro wrestling school or trainer. It didn’t used to be that way with many having to move thousands of miles to attend a good school.
Appomattox Raiders jumped on the board quick Friday night and never looked back with a shut-out win over the Rustburg Red Devils.
Pure Pro Wrestling wrestler Jimi Love has been in the wrestling world since graduating from Boogie’s Wrestling Camp in 1997. This was certainly a “golden period” in local independent wrestling since so many of the stars you see on shows now were just starting out during the 1990s.
Sellers Captures Fifth Career South Boston Speedway Title
DGIF TO OFFER FREE FISHING DAYS IN VIRGINIA
Rustburg wins with a Shutout on opening night
Flames get squeezed by Syracuse
The William Campbell Generals opened their 2019 season on the grid iron with a 28-10 victory over the visiting Staunton River Golden Eagles on Friday night. Quarterback
Skeet shoot for scholarships set for October
It is championship week, the week that drivers in every division at South Boston Speedway have been racing toward since the season began back in the early spring.
Young Daniel Silvestri Happy To Call South Boston Speedway His Racing Home These Days
THE COUNTDOWN TO THE 27TH BWC GRADUATION CEREMONY HAS BEGUN! Boogie’s Wrestling Camp 27th Graduation will be held on Sunday, Sept. 8. The big day is fast approaching, so make your plans now to be there! Don't miss it! No admission charge! Noon to 4 p.m. at Boogie's Wrestling Camp in beautifu…
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It would be safe to say that most pro wrestlers started out as fans themselves of the wonderful grapplers we now call “legends.” Local pro wrestler James Harris is no exception as he fondly reminisces about his own inspiration of legendary stars such as Brett “The Hitman” Hart, Ric Flair, Sh…
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