James Monroe got out to a 29-33 halftime lead but scored just five points in the third quarter en route to a 49-44 defeat.
Turnovers sting Jackets, who fall to Lord Botetourt in Class 3 championship
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JM girls pull away from Hopewell to reach state semis; Riverbend boys fall to Albemarle
James Monroe will visit Grafton on Friday with a trip to the state championship game on the line. Season ends for the Riverbend and Colonial Forge boys.
Lewis paces JM girls to first state tournament appearance in 13 years
Yellow Jackets will host Brentsville in the Region 3B championship game Thursday at 7 p.m.
PHOTO GALLERY: Jackets sting Meridian to advance to state tournament
The James Monroe girls’ basketball team punched a ticket to the Class 3 state tournament with a 54-38 victory over Meridian Tuesday night.
King III hoping to usher in a dynasty at Riverbend
Son of former Caroline standout averaging 15.2 points per game for the Bears, who host Potomac Falls in the Region 5D semifinals Wednesday.
Virginia lawmakers fumble bill to curb high school sports recruitment
Legislation sought to prohibit school officials from accepting money or gifts intended to sway a student’s decision to transfer for athletic reasons.
High school football roundup: Indians, Wolverines, Bears earn share of Commonwealth District crown
King George wins fifth straight Battlefield title; Caroline, Spotsylvania close season with victories.
Fredericksburg-area high school football playoffs scenarios explained
With just one week remaining in the high school football season, 10 local teams are in contention for Virginia High School League playoff berths.
Thomas racks up yards as Bears continue late-season surge
Thomas rushed for 324 yards and three touchdowns on 27 carries to keep the Bears (6-3 overall, 4-1 district) in a three-way stalemate for first place in the Commonwealth District.
High school football roundup: Courtland outlasts Caroline behind Watson-Perry connection
North Stafford keeps district title hopes alive with comeback win over Mountain View.
High school football roundup: Simmons’ all-around performance helps Bears hand Indians first loss
Camden Simmons threw a touchdown pass and returned a kickoff for a score, and the Riverbend High School football team handed Stafford its first loss of the season in a 35-14 upset Friday night. Simmons returned the opening kickoff 97 yards for a TD to give the host...
Once a mere sub, QB Koch playing hero ball for Foxes
Armed with experience in King George’s system, senior is meeting the challenge under center.
High school football roundup: Riverbend wins nail-biter to spoil Mountain View’s homecoming
Stafford wins shootout with Brooke Point to remain undefeated.
‘One cut and go’: Indians’ Creamer churning out big games on the ground
Stafford’s senior RB has already found the end zone 11 times through four games.
Lion tamers: Courtland football beats Louisa for first time since 2016
Stafford County rivals Brooke Point and Stafford each posted commanding wins over Spotsylvania County schools to remain unbeaten.
PHOTOS: Above all, community
Annual season opening game for two schools just miles apart becomes secondary after injury.
Indians, Yellow Jackets look to reverse fortunes starting with season opener
Longtime rivals will open the 2024 season with a Saturday morning showdown at Stafford’s Busch Memorial Stadium.
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