“Promoter” (sharing the positives. Big fan of VA HS Sports & ODAC). I love trivia too. All takes are my own, you can find me on Facebook & YouTube also.
Amari Osei notched 25 points for
@ecgathletics
on Wednesday night. Afterwards she talked about her night and looked ahead for the Hilltoppers Girls basketball team.
Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft spoke with me after the Hornets knocked off Randolph Macon in Thursday’s Quarterfinal.
@SUHornetsWBB
will take on the winner of Roanoke-Bridgewater on Saturday at 3.
I think putting
@sportsiren
on the prime time ABC game is one of the best decisions, ESPN could make. Holly Rowe to me is the definition of a consummate professional!
Chandler Murray, hit 4 2nd half 3’s, for Bridgewater in the 85-80 win over Randolph. Afterwards, the Charlotte, NC resident &
@BCAthletics
standout chatted with me about his team’s performance. Bridgewater looks to make it 3 in a row when they host Roanoke on Saturday.
Daniel Mbangue was a problem today if you weren’t wearing a white jersey. The junior out of Richmond tallied a season high, 25. He spoke with me about the team victory after the game.
@RMCHoops
is in Saturday’s semifinal.
I have had the pleasure of meeting so many great people in sports (and covering them), without a doubt
@CoachHillScott
is one of the best. Coach is a great coach, but I’m a fan of Hilliary Scott, the man. He’s first class all the way!!!
Salem fell to Jefferson Forest in the Region 4D Semis, 72-60. Afterwards, Kevin Garst, Head Coach of
@SalemSpartans
, shared some thoughts with me & talked about the impact of the Salem seniors.
Jacob Gruse shared his thoughts after Cave Spring advanced to Friday’s state championship, with the win over Central Woodstock.
@CoachGruse
shared his thoughts on what went right and more. Lakeland will be the opposition for Cave Spring in Friday’s title game at VCU at 8.
Griffin Agee struck out 13 against Brookville in Tuesday’s 2-0 win against the Bees. Afterwards, the Jefferson Forest southpaw shared what was going right for him in the performance,
@griffinagee_18
The ODAC’s Most Valuable Player of the tournament, Daniel Mbangue shared thoughts after the contest. The Randolph Macon standout shared a lot including the weirdest his name has been mispronounced. Mbangue &
@RMCHoops
will find out their opponent when the NCAA releases the field.
Randolph Macon’s Will Coble had 9 points for
@RMCHoops
in the semifinal win over Roanoke. The junior out of Charlotte knocked down 3 3 point baskets. I started by asking him about his shooting. Randolph Macon looks to capture the ODAC Title against Guilford on Sunday at 3:30
Ryan Gilleland is a UVA Baseball Hall of Famer, Coach Gilleland was just named to another baseball hall of fame, the Salem-Roanoke baseball hall of fame induction will come Sunday, July 31. G talks about the importance of how being a Cavalier leading to his success.
@TimBrando
@NBCSports
@trailblazers
To me the Snapper-Bill Walton-Tom
Hammond crew was the “A” crew 😂😂😂
Didn’t Dick Enberg do some games with Bill
Walton at one point?
Adam Brazil talks about Hampden Sydney’s win over Virginia Wesleyan. The
@HSCathletics
Tigers will take in Bridgewater or Guilford in tomorrow night’s semi
Call it regional bias, but I am always going to take advantage of coming to the ODAC basketball tournament. It's run with class, the coaches have class, & it's kids playing for the love of the game at one of the highest levels possible. Love the ODAC!!!
Bradley Sutphin and Pulaski Co. are your Region 4D champs. After the game, I asked Coach Sutphin what went right and what he wants to see going forward. Cougars host Millbrook next in a state quarterfinal.”
Brandon Harris, Head Coach of Staunton River, spoke with me about the Golden Eagles big win which featured Kalip Jones with 32 points & Josh Thomas with 23.
Jacob Gruse shared his take on playing on a bigger floor (Roanoke College) as well as reminiscing about interviews in days past. If you need humor in interviews,
@CoachGruse
can oblige.
E.C Glass recorded a big win over Jefferson Forest on Friday night. Afterwards, George White talked about what went right for the Hilltoppers and more.
Jordan Richeson is obviously a huge reason that JF is are where they are (heading back to a 2nd State Tournament) but
@Richeson1Jordan
, spoke with me after
@JFHSsports
knocked off Salem 72-60 in the Region 4D Semi, talked about it being a team effort & more.
Hilliary Scott is always on the lookout for how to make The University of Lynchburg better. Yesterday, I had the chance to catch up with him at the ESD Clinic.
@ESDCoachDW
@David4Williams3
Coach Scott talked about what he looked for, the importance of clinics like this & more
Cooper Campbell shared his thoughts after E.C Glass captured a 1-0 win over Jefferson Forest in 12 innings. Campbell shared his thoughts on the contest.
@ecgathletics
will take on Dan River on Monday.
Riley Corcoran matched her season high of 17 in Thursday’s win against Roanoke. The first year out of Chapel Hill, NC has scored 9 or more points in 11 of her last 12 games. She talked about the team victory for Bridgewater & what the
@BridgewaterWBB
needs to do going forward.
Lord Botetourt got the best of Jefferson Forest, 53-47 on Wednesday night in Forest. Afterwards, Renee Favaro gave her thoughts on the contest.
@CoachG430
gave her thoughts on what district play will look like & more for Lord Botetourt.
@LBHS_AD
I asked the head coach of Roanoke to talk about what he was proud of today. Then, I asked the head man of
@RoanokeMBB
to do a little self promotion, “Why should Roanoke” be included in the field. The field will be announced on Monday.
Caleb Kimbrough shared his thoughts after Hampden Sydney moved past Ferrum, 81-61 in the ODAC Tournament.
@HSCBasketball
will take on the winner of Virginia Wesleyan and Guilford. That semi will be on Saturday.
With the popularity of women’s college basketball right now, if you want to be in the know, then
@TaliaGoodmanWBB
is a must follow. Informative for coaching changes & portal info
Justin Dula, of the Randolph Wildcats, chatted with me after
@TrackTheCats
knocked off Emory and Henry, 91-73 in Lynchburg. Dula, talked about the team’s victory and more. Randolph travels to Guilford on Wednesday, before returning home to face Eastern Mennonite next Saturday
Cave Spring senior, Parker Huffman spoke with me after recording a double double in Friday’s win against LCA.
@CSHS_Castle
and
@PkHuffman
(18 points, 11 rebounds) will take on Central on Tuesday in a state semifinal matchup
After, E.C Glads knocked off Jefferson Forest on Friday night, DreSean Kendrick caught up with me to talk about the “W”.
@Dre_Ken5
spoke about the win, who stood out for
@ecgathletics
and more. Hilltoppers will battle LCA for the Seninoke District title on Tuesday.
Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft and her Shenandoah Hornets are back in the ODAC Finals. Afterwards, she shared her thoughts & more. Madisen Kimble finished with 32 for a Hornets team looking to repeat as ODAC tournament champions.
@SUHornets
People in the media get a lot of heat thrown on them, (most of the time unjust in my option) but if you’re a fan of high school sports in the Lynchburg area, we got a good one in
@bencates8
Id like to appreciate him on Ben Cates Appreciation Day!
Head Coach Renee Favaro spoke with me after Lord Botetourt moved past Booker T Washington on Tuesday night to earn a shot at the state title on Friday against Spotswood.
@CoachG430
talked about what she liked & more. Title game at 6 pm Friday at VCU
Most people had never seen the spread offense on a consistent basis until Brad Bradley came to Central Virginia. Coach Bradley has carried that to Heritage. I asked him about having the reputation as a spread guy when his teams are constantly monsters on the defense.
Teron Watson becomes just another coach to win his debut with his new team. Amherst picked up the road win at Jefferson Forest, 58-52. Coach Watson talked about the energy of his group, what he liked and what needs to get better. Amherst travels to E.C Glass on Monday.
A big road win for the
@BridgewaterWBB
, Bridgewater’s 1st year head coach Stephanie Flamini talked about the win, as well as what’s next for Bridgewater.
@BCAthletics
is 4-0 & will host non conference foes at Nininger Hall to close the month.
I don’t like to call people idiots but if you’re bashing your coach or players for not winning a regional final. YOU ARE AN IDIOT. Only two teams from each region make it & that’s a lot of work
Corey Baldwin (Henderson,NC/Vance County) registered a double double (19 points & 11 rebounds) & Dan River Product, Bryson McLaughlin registered 12 rebounds. Afterwards,
@AverettUCougars
head coach David Doino shared his thoughts on the team’s victory & more.
Head Coach of the E.C Glass Hilltoppers, Allen Jones shared his thoughts after the outlasting Jefferson Forest, 1-0 in 12 innings. Coach Jones shared his thoughts on his pitching staff, (Campbell, Jones & Harpster) as well as the Hilltoppers lone run in the 12th.
@ecgathletics
Josh Merkel talks about what went well for Randolph Macon.
@RMCHoops
is looking to get back to the final BUT first the semifinal awaits tomorrow. Coach Merkel talks about that & more.
Nick Doyle & Shenandoah defeated Lynchburg on the road yesterday.
@SUHornets
have recorded 3 straight conference wins. Afterwards, the head man of the Hornets shared his thoughts.
Lord Botetourt is going through a cycle, All they do is win, win, win. After defeating Turner Ashby, Friday, softball standout & solid senior on the hardwood, Meredith Wells shared her thoughts on the W.
@_meredithwells
& the Cavs back in the final 4 for the 2nd straight year.
So Cave Spring’s Jacob Gruse knew he had a champion, before his team was crowned state champions, I asked
@CoachGruse
for his thoughts on his Cave Spring ATC, Danielle Power.
@Danielle__Power
Stephanie Flamini, Head Coach of the Guilford Quakers, talked about Guilford’s 75-45 win over Randolph.
@goquakers
host Ferrum on Wednesday and travel to Washington & Lee next Saturday.
Bridgewater knocked off Randolph today, 59-42 at the RAD in Lynchburg. Afterwards, Sarah Mathews, head coach of
@BCAthletics
caught up with me to share her thoughts on the W.
Lord Botetourt’s Ainsley Anderson talked about what went right for Botetourt in the Cavaliers Thursday night win over the Cavaliers from Bedford County. Anderson talked about individuals stood out & what Lord Botetourt needs to do to be a strong team this season.
HS BOYS BB: Cameron Shepherd informed me he has resigned as head boys basketball coach at Jefferson Forest. Under Shepherd, JF made back to back appearances in the State Tournament with a state semi this past season. Shepherd will be joining Pete Hamilton’s staff at Randolph
It was a no-no for Ben Blair tonight as LCA blanked Brookville, 11-0 in 6. Afterwards, Blair shared his thoughts not only about himself but about the team as well.
@LCA_Athletics
takes on Heritage on Friday.
This is an unsolicited comment & he’s probably gonna block me for this, but watching
@kylehoehne
coach, shows you there are good people still around. Hard to find a more positive vocal guy to the kids he’s coaching & I mean like 99.5 positive!! I’d want him coaching my kids
Griffin Agee played his last regular season game last night at Thacker Field. Afterwards the UVA commit spoke with me about his night as the DH and his career as a whole.
@griffinagee_18
travel to Liberty on Monday to close out the regular season.
Caleb Kimbrough talked after his alma mater beat the team he coaches. Coach Kimbrough talked about the end of the game & more. Hampden Sydney awaits Monday to see if the
@HSCathletics
name will be called when the NCAA announces the field.
Dave Doino will tie for the most wins as a head coach at Averett with his next win. It could come Saturday at North Carolina Wesleyan. The Head coach of the
@AverettUCougars
talked about the individuals that stood out in Wednesday night’s win.
Caleb Kimbrough, the ODAC’s Coach of the year, talked about the challenge Virginia Wesleyan gave. The 2nd seeded
@HSCathletics
Tigers advanced by the score of 79-69
Scott Cisco & the Staunton River Golden Eagles reached the State Quarterfinal but ran into a red hot Liberty team, falling 2-0. After the game Coach Cisco shared his thoughts on the season as a whole as well as the state quarterfinal
I talked with players from Lord Botetourt (Jackson Crawford & Connor Tilley) and James River’s (Patrick Clevenger & Jayson Easton) at the
@ESDCoachDW
clinic. Former head coach Billy Hicks also shared thoughts on the good that
@David4Williams3
is doing.
A National title belongs to Randolph Macon. 75-45 winners in the championship over Elmhurst. Buzz Anthony tallied 14, Miles Mallory had 10, Josh Talbert tallied 15 (game high for the Yellow Jackets) & Daniel Mbangue had 10. Congrats to Josh Merkel & the whole
@RMCathletics
team
Cole Perry (Salisbury, NC) & Jerry Goodman (Suffolk, VA) both shared their thoughts on the 75-62 win by Randolph over Virginia Wesleyan.
@TrackTheCats
heads to Eastern Mennonite on Saturday.
Mark Lineburg hasn’t had a Day 1 in High School football for 27 years. Coach talked about how special day 1 was this year & why high school football is so great!
Landon Mitchell makes it sound so simple, the Cavaliers just have to keep hitting. The 5th place hitter for the Cavaliers talked about the big hits, his team’s preparation as well as offense supporting his pitchers as well.
Head Man of LCA, Randy Tomlin shared some time with me after
@LCA_Athletics
defeated Brookville on Wednesday night. Always enjoy Coach Tomlin and his kindness towards me. The coach shared what he liked in the team’s win & more.
2/2 that I’m able to make with fans, players, coaches, admins, media members, etc. I’ll never make the “big time” but I’m fine with that, the relationships I make (and there are too many to name) are more rewarding to me then any amount of money
Sully Tibbs talked about the senior class from Jefferson Forest. The Cavaliers notched a win over Liberty. Cavs will host a Seminole District semifinal on Thursday night.
I asked Brad Bradley
@hhspioneersfb
how much of an asset, his long time assistant, John Earich is to the success in the Pioneers run. Bradley also credited DC, Jay Phares, in Heritage’s state semi win.
Hunter Carlson fired a 2 hitter in Rustburg’s 3-0 win over Jefferson Forest on Friday night. Afterwards, the sophomore shared his thoughts with me. Rustburg travels to Brookville on Tuesday.
Ryan Clements did his talking on the court on Wednesday night. The senior out of Conyers, GA was gracious enough to tell me what he thought the Tigers did well, & some other thoughts. Clements is 18 shy of 1,000 points for his career.
@HSCBasketball
takes on Salisbury, Saturday.
Jermaine Johnson, the defensive coordinator for the E.C Glass Hilltoppers shared his thoughts after the Hilltoppers victory.
@ECGCoachJJ
shared his thoughts on preparing for unique offenses & what could be next week.
Breckin Nace came up big tonight for the Cavaliers. 6 1/3 on the hill for the Cavaliers (who will play Hanover in the State Semis). Nace talked about the “next man up” mentality, as well as giving credit to his team.
LCA got the best of Heritage on Thursday night. Bulldogs secured a 12 point lead at the end of 1. Paul Redgate, of
@LCA_Athletics
commented on the quick start & the tough task it is to hold Heritage in check (and more). Coach
@predgate24
& LCA take on Parry McCluer on Saturday.
The 7 seed knocked off 2nd seeded Randolph Macon in Thursday’s QF. Madisen Kimble finished with 14 points, 9 rebounds & 7 assists in the 66-57 win. This Shenandoah team has zero seniors, so the junior, Kimble commented on wanting to get better with leadership in the off season.
So a few years back on my birthday I wanted to go out dinner. Lots of my friends were out of town (summer birthday 🤦♂️) or had work engagements. Coach Hamilton was like what time & I’m there. Coach is one of my favorite folks and today Happy Birthday to YOU
@coach_phamilton
Miles Mallory was the ODAC’s player of the year & a member of the All Tournament team. He discussed that & more with me after Randolph Macon’s victory over Guilford in the ODAC Final.
@RMCHoops
now awaits to see what awaits them in the NCAA Tournament.
I think
@TravisWells7
is one of the better folks walking on the planet. Today, he makes another trip around the sun!!! Trav, thanks for making our lives better!!!
New sports director at News Channel 10,
@E10Sports
asked LCA about avoiding complacency. Justis Belford & Ryan Sissney gave their thoughts on how the Bulldogs don’t let down.
Randolph had 5 players set a career or tie a career high in Wednesday’s 119-115 overtime win over Mary Baldwin.
@TrackTheCats
CJ Loving’s 35 points & 10 rebounds opened Randolph’s 2021-2022 home slate with a “W”. The Amherst Co product shared his thoughts & more
Keith Pieper, head coach of the Altavista Colonels gave his thoughts after the Colonels road win over Brookville.
@Kpieper17
talks about the bright future for
@Avcolonelsbsb
Jacob Gruse & Cave Spring punched their ticket to the final 4 with a win over LCA in the state quarterfinals.
@CoachGruse
talked about the win for
@CSHS_Castle
, as Cave will “host” Central Woodstock, Tuesday. He also talked about what went right & praises LCA for a great effort
Unless all regions are going to have the district tournament count towards the regional standings. The district tournaments need to be eliminated. No point in them at all (except $$) & to me you’re risking kids getting hurt for no reason. My opinion and my opinion alone.
To me the reason I love the local sports scene like I do, is the folks I “cover” when they become family! Coach and his family, they are top notch.
@coach_phamilton
Drew Barnett’s hustle pushed a run across for E.C Glass in a 12 inning marathon win at Jefferson Forest. Barnett talked about the at-bat & more.
@ecgathletics
hosts Dan River on Monday & travels to Rustburg on Tuesday.
Kim Jones, the head coach of Staunton River Lady Golden Eagles, spoke with me after the Golden Eagles started their season with a 64-32 win over Jefferson Forest. Golden Eagles will take a 1-0 record to Tunstall for their 2nd contest of the year
BREAKING NEWS: Two new hires at Jefferson Forest last night approved by the School Board. Jake Whitman takes over the Girls Basketball program replacing Paul Smith, and the new head football coach is Paul White., He replaces Bob Christmas.
Congrats to both!
Cody Lang (Amherst Co) provided a double double as Lynchburg knocked off Randolph 82-69 on Wednesday night in Lynchburg. Afterwards,
@codylang__
shared his thoughts on the
@LynchburgSports
victory and what stood out about his team’s performance