Hawks' Williams grows into stardom

FRONT ROYAL -- In the eyes of Skyline wrestling coach Matt Keel, the difference between the Justin Williams who entered the program as a 189-pound freshman in 2009 and the Justin Williams who will leave this year as a 220-pound state champion is so much more than simply the 31-pound weight difference.

Keel, Kirkland deliver winners

FRONT ROYAL -- Skyline wrestling coach Matt Keel admits he suffers from a small case of kleptomania when it comes to uncovering new coaching tips to pass on to his wrestlers.

2012-2013 All-Area Wrestling team

First Team • Hunter Dean, Strasburg 106 pounds The sophomore won a Group A state title and finished with a...

R-MA's Blankenship saves best for last

FRONT ROYAL -- Tanner Blankenship can admit the truth now. After a summer of precious little time in the water to prepare for his senior season at Randolph-Macon Academy, Blankenship was sweating hard over how he'd perform his first time out for the Yellow Jackets.

Shaffer guides Central boys to record-setting season

You really couldn't blame Steve Shaffer if he'd chosen to walk away from the pool, never to return, decades ago.

2012-2013 All-Area Boys Swim Team

FIRST TEAM • Tanner Blankenship, R-MA The senior won Delaney Athletic Conference Swimmer of the Meet honors for the second...