STEPHENS CITY -- All Sherando High School kicker Justin Haines wanted was one more chance. His teammates got it for him, and the junior made the most of it in Friday night's regular-season football finale.
FRONT ROYAL -- Two weeks ago, James Wood spoiled Millbrook's Senior Night with a thrilling five-set win. It was the Colonels' first win over Millbrook in eight matches, and a loss Millbrook senior Jordan Orndoff said was "devastating."
WINCHESTER -- Handley quarterback Geremi Long said it would take him and the Judges "about five more minutes" to get over their 15-7 win over district rival Millbrook.
FRONT ROYAL -- Heading into Thursday's regular-season finale, Millbrook's volleyball team wanted to pick up momentum before heading into district play.
WINCHESTER -- Millbrook High School made big plays on defense and in the kicking game Friday night, and that was just enough to propel the Pioneers to a 10-7 Northwestern District football victory over Frederick County rival James Wood at Kelican Stadium.
WINCHESTER -- James Wood players can't explain it. Neither can Millbrook's. But both will agree when the two schools meet on the court, the level of intensity skyrockets.
STEPHENS CITY -- Millbrook's Devon Courneya drilled a spike into Sherando's backline, and she and several of her Pioneer teammates began to celebrate early in the fourth set against the Warriors. The joy on their faces quickly turned to shock as they watched Sherando dig the ball out, put it back in play and win the point.