Cody Elliott
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Sports Editor at the Daily News-Record. VPI ‘13. D.C. Sports Fan. John 13:35. EB14.
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RIP to my brother. You were my best friend and someone I could always rely on. My life has been changed forever and I will never be the same. I miss you and love you so much. ♥️
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T.R. Williams, a standout pitcher for
@PageCountyHS
and
@HokiesBaseball
signee, is dealing with some pretty serious medical issues at the moment. Thoughts and prayers are certainly with him and his family.
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Asking my followers to keep Jeremiah Hughes in your prayers. He is a senior soccer player at Riverheads and he’s as close as you can get to being family to me. He recently found out he has leukemia after being diagnosed with COVID in September. I am sure that he will beat this.
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BREAKING: East Rockingham four-star wing Tyler Nickel has committed to the University of North Carolina. The 6-foot-8 senior chose the Tar Heels over Virginia Tech, Iowa, LSU and Butler. One of the Shenandoah Valley’s biggest recruits of all-time has his home.
#VHSL
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12 months ago, Kate Gordon sent me a DM to ask if I could cover her little brother’s signing ceremony. Six months ago, she sent me another message praising her little sister for a story. The Gordon family and Page County as a whole should embrace, and be proud, of this moment.
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Yo. If you're a high school senior grieving right now, reach out to me today or tomorrow. Seriously, jump into my DMs and lets talk about this. Your stories deserve to be told.
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There's been a slight change to my role at the DN-R.
Looking forward to a new opportunity and new challenges ahead. I love this community and I am grateful to have the opportunity to help this paper continue to grow moving forward. It's truly an honor.
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I'm asking my followers to please keep recent Staunton High graduate and multi-sport standout Josiah Williams and his family in your thoughts and prayers. Williams is currently in the ICU and on life support, fighting for his life. It's really shook the Staunton community hard.
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Veteran
@PageCountyHS
baseball coach Wayne Comer was one of many folks to welcome home standout pitcher T.R. Williams today. The
@HokiesBaseball
signee is set to begin rehab in Elkton and still has sights set on heading to Blacksburg in the fall.
#DNRBSB
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Scary day in Bridgewater. It's going to be a traumatizing experience for a lot of folks. If you have people in your life who work at or attend BC, hug them extra tight tonight. They'll need it. I know I'll be loving on mine.
A man was taken into custody by law enforcement following an active shooter alert at Bridgewater College on Tuesday. Photo by Daniel Lin.
@DNRnews
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Um, I don't usually provide LIVE updates but I've got a pretty big one from the
@PageCountyHS
vs.
@BaseballERHS
game. T.R. Williams — yeah, that T.R. Williams — is playing tonight and is 1-for-3 with three (!!!) RBIs. What an incredible story that young man is becoming.
#DNRBSB
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So I've got some personal news for the timeline:
Today, I officially accepted an offer to become the new high school sports beat writer for
@DNR_Sports
. I will start Monday, July 8th and am extremely excited to get started.
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Back-to-back
@VHSL_
Class 3 heavyweight champion and
@UVAWrestling
signee Jessie Knight talks about capping off his career with another unbeaten season.
#DNRWRES
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Man, I was told tonight that my work is what keeps local media rolling. It was in regards to prep sports coverage and I get it. I truly am not about myself — job doesn't pay enough to ever feel that way — but that meant a lot. And, eyes wide open, I see it. Feeling grateful.
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Just sick to my stomach over this Damar Hamlin news. Can’t stop refreshing my feed in desperation for a positive update.
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You know why I love prep sports? I’ve made two coaches cry in a 24-hour span. You know why that’s awesome? They were talking about how much a senior on their team has meant to them. That’s what makes it special, man. That’s it.
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Every reporter should spend six months as a high school beat writer with a late-night deadline. The adrenaline rush you get from writing a story in a Burger King parking lot at 11:30 p.m. is unmatched and will set you up for so much success with quick turnarounds.
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Awful news out of Shenandoah as longtime Page County baseball coach and former big-leaguer Wayne Comer has passed away. Truly a wonderful man who means so much to that community. Can’t say enough good things about him.
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When a kid from the Shenandoah Valley gets a Division I offer, it's a big deal. That doesn't change when they get several of them. Don't take for granted how special of a talent the area has with
@EastRockHoops
wing Tyler Nickel. Kids like this don't come around often.
#DNRBKB
Very humbled and grateful to receive an offer from LSU ! 🟡🟣
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Bridgewater College guard Zach Hatter deserves every bit of praise thrown his way tonight. Dude has bounced around in a ton of different roles for the Eagles. Tonight, with the season on the line, he finishes 11-of-15 shooting, including seven treys, for 33 points.
#ODAC
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Everyone knows Rockingham Co. and Harrisonburg are my primary focus at
@DNR_Sports
, but my coverage will expand even more this year with so much uncertainty. If you're playing, I'm covering. If there's a story, I'm writing. Looking forward to seeing EVERYONE again soon.
#VHSL
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Here's video of Lee's Darius George with a monster one-handed slam tonight vs. Wilson.
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I really hope folks start realizing the importance of mental health in both men and women. Check on your friends you haven’t talked to in a while, send them a message, reach out to folks struggling. I’ve lost way too many good people recently and I desperately want it to stop.
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However, don’t mistake my tweets about sports or my attempt at staying professional as a sign I’ve moved on. I know things will eventually get easier to understand, but I will NEVER be the same. That’s not dramatic. It’s facts. I’ve been changed as a man forever. I miss you, Ev.
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JUST IN: Former Turner Ashby star Brenan Hanifee has officially been called up by the Detroit Tigers. The 6-foot-5, 215-pound right-hander will be in the bullpen tonight at Dodger Stadium. Big-time news for the 2016 fourth-round draft pick.
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For the first time in 15 (!!) months, I got to see my grandmother yesterday. Just hearing a simple ���I love you, too” before I left was enough to make my week. Sometimes we need reminders of the good things in life and my grandmother is certainly one of them. Very thankful today.
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Just want to send my thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Jaeda Riner and the entire Spotswood community that is mourning her loss this morning. Jaeda has been a big part of the SHS community since I arrived at the DN-R and I know she will be missed dearly.
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“It’s not easy and it won’t be for some time, but it’s still a great day to be an Eagle."
As current Bridgewater College athletes and coaches continue to grieve, former Eagles reflected on what makes the campus so special:
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Another heartwarming update on the status of
@PageCountyHS
pitcher T.R. Williams as he continues to battle back from Guillain-Barré syndrome:
@HokiesBaseball
head coach John Szechuan and assistant Ryan Fecteau visited with him and his brother, Lance, today in Elkton.
#DNRBSB
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I am so sad about the state of prep athletics right now. I understand my job as a reporter isn’t supposed to be easy (most people would tell you I touch the hard subjects), but it’s hard to see something that was once the light of my life be diminished. I pray for better days.
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Man, this video of
@HHS_BlueStreaks
legend Norman “Pee Wee” Barber Jr. is incredible. Ralph Sampson deservedly gets a lot of love in this city, but Pee Wee is a household name in barbershops, cookouts, YMCA games, etc. The dude still has it, too.
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In April of 2019, I wrote about
@taknightsfb
coach Chris Fraser’s fight against kidney disease
Tonight, I’m happy to report Chris found a match Friday and went through surgery. He’s now in recovery and should be home Tuesday.
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“No one ever told me that grief felt so much like fear.” I miss the homie, man.
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National Signing Day seems like a nice time to remind folks that it's completely psychotic behavior for grown adults to tweet at 18-year-old kids about their choice for college.
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Absolutely electric atmosphere in Blacksburg these days. I love it.
The Hokies home run hammer might be the most electric thing in sports right now.
@HokiesBaseball
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Tragic news out of Bridgewater.
Turner Ashby football coach Chris Fraser unexpectedly passed away this past weekend at his home:
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And that, my friends, is why covering prep sports will always be the best job in the world to me. Everyone has those dreams of covering pros, the Division I programs. I’ve had chances to experience both, but nothing will compare to the genuine passion in high school athletics.
They're not athletes. They're your buddy in the hall, your study pal, your chemistry partner. They're you. They just happen to play basketball ... for you.
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Man, what a ride it’s been. Today marks three years since I was hired as the preps sports writer at
@DNR_Sports
. Grateful for
@Jim__Sacco
giving me the opportunity, the ADs, coaches and athletes for working with me and the readers for following along.
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“I had JMU in mind the whole time.”
Broadway standout Ryder Post is officially headed to the Division I level as a preferred walk-on with nearby
#JMU
(via
@CatieHarper
):
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Just wanted to share an update that’s close to my heart from Riverheads senior Jeremiah Hughes. Him and his family mean a lot to me and the fight they’ve been through over the past year has been one that no one should go through. It genuinely made my day seeing this. 🙌🏼
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Just want to express my gratitude to everyone that has reached out and continues to reach out and check on me. I’m far from the only one struggling right now and I’ve felt selfish at times, but I’m blessed to be surrounded by such wonderful people in every aspect of my life.
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Hey, guys. Not sharing this for sympathy, but for transparency. It’s been a challenging week in general for me and after tomorrow, I’ll officially be furloughed again. Going to try to find some good vibes during my time away. Catch y’all on the other side.
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BREAKING: The
#RCBL
(
@rcblonline
) has voted to begin its season June 27th. The league will play a 21-game schedule.
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Women’s sports — It’s a vibe more of y’all should jump on. If not, your loss.
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It’s been a fun first year working for
@DNR_Sports
. Very appreciative of
@Sacco_DNRSports
for all the tips and advice this year and an even bigger thanks to all of the local athletic directors and coaches. Looking forward to even bigger and better things in 2019-20!
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Waynesboro will announce the hiring of former player & assistant Sidney "Popsicle" Diggs today as the new head boys basketball coach.
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Received an email from a woman asking why I didn’t write a story on her son’s game last night. Told her I was at SHS-TA, but we had someone there that wrote a story. She asked why I couldn’t write stories on both games. Who wants to take this one for me?
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In a year like 2020, it’s the little things that mean the most. There’s something different and special about covering sports in the Shenandoah Valley and I’m going to really miss it when I have to give it up. I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season.
#SupportLocal
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Chase DeLauter (
@Chase_DeLauter1
) of
@JMUBaseball
was named MVP of the
@rcblonline
championship series after the
@BroadwayBruins
captured their first league title since 1938.
#RCBL
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“Ever since I started playing, I imagined pitching on the big screen and being up there."
Fort Defiance senior Lilian Berry has officially signed her NLI to play softball at Penn State:
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RIP to my hero and my idol. I am devastated and sick beyond words.
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If you know of any former local athletes that are now playing at the college level, please comment below as many as you can. I am compiling a list of standouts from the Shenandoah Valley who are now playing Division I, Division II, Division III, JUCO, professionally, etc. Thanks!
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SD coach Nathan Floyd: "Thanks Cody for being the only reporter to have faith in us."
Me: "Thanks for making me look smart."
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East Rockingham alum Tyler Nickel, a 6-foot-7 wing who has spent a year each at North Carolina and Virginia Tech, is set to announce where he'll play next tonight at 8 p.m. He averaged 8.8 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game this past season for the
#Hokies
.
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My heart has been heavy this morning. Really missing having this guy around to talk to and spend my free time with. I hope everyone is lucky enough to have a friend like Evan in their life. And if Evan was your friend, you know exactly what I mean.
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I received two emails from two different grandmothers of prep athletes from around the area. One told me I was "just fantastic" and "doing a great job." The other told me "bless your heart" and called me a "sweetie." This was the energy I needed on this Monday morning.
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"The idea that having people loyal to you is the most important thing, that you can build a family on your own in your community if you treat people right."
Chris Fraser leaves behind a lasting legacy with his players, coaches at Turner Ashby:
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I’ve watched my grandmother battle Alzheimer’s for most of my adult life and I am confident she’ll now be victorious in her latest challenge against COVID-19. Happy Birthday to the strongest woman in the world. I love you. ❤️
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Just a seasonal reminder that myself and the rest of the local media do NOT have any say on the all-district teams or awards. Those are voted on by coaches in the area. Thank you for your time. :)
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...
@TAHS_Activities
senior catcher Carley Davis with the type of quote that shows why she’s a captain and a Division I signee:
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“We’re really going to pour a lot into him and give him the leeway for Tyler Nickel to be Tyler Nickel.”
Relationships were key as former East Rockingham star Tyler Nickel made the decision to transfer home to Virginia Tech:
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Turner Ashby alum Brenan Hanifee tossed two scoreless innings in relief in the Detroit Tigers’ 8-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals in Game 1 of a doubleheader. Hanifee allowed two hits and zero walks while striking out one. Nice appearance for the former Knight.
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Former Eastern Mennonite University assistant Mat Huff has been hired as Luray's new boys basketball coach. Huff served as an assistant for 11 years under former EMU coach Kirby Dean.
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Valley District Players of the Year Honors:
Baseball: Noah Burtner, Spotswood
Softball: Makenzie Cyzick, Turner Ashby
Boys Soccer: Brayan Cruz, Broadway
Girls Soccer: Riley Thorpe, Spotswood
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"He wanted to write his own story and not listen to others. I will always appreciate that about him."
East Rockingham's Tyler Nickel has officially signed his NLI with the University of North Carolina:
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