There was some big news in the tennis world last week, that probably went unnoticed to most sports fans, especially non-tennis fans. Although, it could have an eventual effect on all sports fans.
WINCHESTER -- Millbrook girls soccer coach Carter Smith wanted his team to be focused from the start, after what he thought was a sub-par performance in the Pioneers' last game.
Most sports focus on the team, especially when it's postseason time. Sherando track and field coach Tom Grim knows things are a little different with track and field.
STEPHENS CITY -- Alaina Combs is much more confident and experienced this year. That's why the Sherando junior was able to overcome a scratchy start in the discus at the Northwestern District meet last week.
FRONT ROYAL -- Presley Rutherford wasn't sure what to expect for her senior season. The Skyline girls tennis player had never played at No. 1 singles before this season, but this year moved to the top spot and now has even advanced to regionals.
WINCHESTER -- Alaina Combs waited patiently as the Northwestern District track meet helpers struggled with the tape measure in the discus event. Then when the number 109 feet was called out, she gave a fist pump to the crowd.
Millbrook has looked like the team to beat in the Northwestern District this season, but that doesn't mean this week's girls soccer district tournament is a lock for them.
FRONT ROYAL -- Matt Nicholson had a tough decision to make earlier this season. The Warren County senior had been trying to play baseball and run track, but decided focusing on one would be better -- so he chose to focus on track.
As I sit here trying to figure out what to write my column about this week and with Sonny and Cher's "I Got You Babe" playing in my head (thanks, "One Life to Live") it hit me that summer is just around the corner.
WINCHESTER -- Johnny Newman had a solid college and NBA career and scored plenty of points. The former NBA star still enjoys sports, but what he loves to do as much as anything is to give back to others.
Greg Van Sickler went from playing baseball in Belgium to playing in Australia. The James Wood and Shenandoah University graduate has enjoyed his time in Australia so much that he's making an extended stay of it.
STEPHENS CITY -- Sherando pitcher Courtney Reid looked at catcher Haley Miles and gave her a message with the Warriors game on the line against James Wood.
With a berth in the Virginia Association of Christian Athletics state tournament on the line, Shenandoah Valley Christian Academy coach Bobby Wheelock felt comfortable handing the ball to senior Mike Powell to start the game.
With just a little over a month left in the regular season, the spring season is in full swing. And as usual, many of the area teams are off to great starts.
There's always plenty of attention given to the NCAA men's basketball tournament each year, and rightfully so. However, as a women's basketball fan, I think the women's tournament sometimes gets overlooked.
There was some big news in the tennis world last week, that probably went unnoticed to most sports fans, especially non-tennis fans. Although, it could have an eventual effect on all sports fans. 
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ELKTON -- Central went from jubilation to heartbreak in the blink of an eye. 
WINCHESTER -- Millbrook girls soccer coach Carter Smith wanted his team to be focused from the start, after what he thought was a sub-par performance in the Pioneers' last game. 
STEPHENS CITY -- Alaina Combs is much more confident and experienced this year. That's why the Sherando junior was able to overcome a scratchy start in the discus at the Northwestern District meet last week. 
FRONT ROYAL -- Presley Rutherford wasn't sure what to expect for her senior season. The Skyline girls tennis player had never played at No. 1 singles before this season, but this year moved to the top spot and now has even advanced to regionals. 
WINCHESTER -- Alaina Combs waited patiently as the Northwestern District track meet helpers struggled with the tape measure in the discus event. Then when the number 109 feet was called out, she gave a fist pump to the crowd. 
There's not much question Skyline is the team to beat in the Northwestern District tournament, when it starts today. 
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FRONT ROYAL -- Matt Nicholson had a tough decision to make earlier this season. The Warren County senior had been trying to play baseball and run track, but decided focusing on one would be better -- so he chose to focus on track. 
FRONT ROYAL -- Emotions were high for Warren County in Thursday's Northwestern District meet. 
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Greg Van Sickler went from playing baseball in Belgium to playing in Australia. The James Wood and Shenandoah University graduate has enjoyed his time in Australia so much that he's making an extended stay of it. 
FRONT ROYAL -- It was just another typical Skyline-Warren County softball game. 
With a berth in the Virginia Association of Christian Athletics state tournament on the line, Shenandoah Valley Christian Academy coach Bobby Wheelock felt comfortable handing the ball to senior Mike Powell to start the game. 
FRONT ROYAL -- If Chaz Rutherford feels a little snake-bitten these days you can't blame him. 