High-energy Sherando shuts out Martinsburg

STEPHENS CITY -- It might not have been James Wood or Millbrook across the net, but you would not have known it watching Sherando's volleyball team go to work Thursday night.

Prep scores: Sept. 2

High school volleyball Eagles 3, Judges 0 Handley at Hedgesville Set scores: 26-24, 25-9, 25-18 Handley leaders: Dierdre Carter (5 kills, 6 blocks), Colleen Koppenhaver, Megan Strother Record: Handley (0-3) Pioneers 3, Cougars 1 Jefferson at Millbrook Set scores: 25-19,...

Top wrestlers to converge on Skyline High

FRONT ROYAL -- Earlier this summer, Skyline wrestling coach Matt Keel sat down at his computer, looking to do some research on The Super 32 Challenge, an upcoming annual tournament showcasing the top wrestlers in the nation.

Stafford: Edwards brings buzz to Hornets

The excitement is humming at Shenandoah University. SU's football team has a clean slate -- last year's 1-9 debacle has been whitewashed from the Hornets' memory like old, crusty paint.

Roberts excited about SU return

WINCHESTER -- Finally, Kevin Roberts can breathe. Finally, he can feel the anticipation intrinsic in every game week, feel it build with each passing day, feel it pluck at his nerves.

Patriots take down Judges in five sets

WINCHESTER -- The Handley Judges hosted the Washington Patriots for their second volleyball match of the season, and alternated set wins in the non-district contest.

SU sweeps home cross country meet

WINCHESTER -- The Shenandoah University cross country teams overcame both the oppressive heat and three opponents Wednesday to sweep its opening meet of the season at Kernstown Battlefield.

Prep scores: Sept. 1

High school golf Eagles 173, Pioneers 179 Clarke County vs. Millbrook at Rock Harbor Golf Course Medalist: Zach Carlisle, Clarke County, 40 Clarke County: Carlisle 40, Donald Tredway 41, Mark Unger 44, Caleb Daisley 48, John Catlett 54, Ben Williams...

SU unveils new-look defense

WINCHESTER -- Shenandoah football coach Paul Barnes is often amazed during the Hornets' defensive team meetings. He blithely absorbs the meetings along with the rest of his team, which is making the transition from a base 4-3 scheme to a 3-4.

Falcons take out Skyline

FRONT ROYAL -- Skyline and Fauquier entered Tuesday night's nondistrict match with emotions running high, and battled evenly through two sets before the Falcons were able to take control and claim a 3-1 (25-21, 19-25, 25-16, 25-21) victory.