Blue Ridge clinched the No. 1 seed in the VISAA Division II playoffs and home-field advantage throughout the postseason with a 40-22 non-conference victory over Atlantic Shores Christian on Saturday afternoon.

For the first time in three years, the St. Anne’s-Belfield football team enters the season without a state championship to defend.

Fork Union’s Mark Shuman, considered one of the top offensive tackle prospects in the nation, committed on Wednesday to play for Virginia Tech.

While just about everyone in Central Virginia is grateful for all the rain so far this spring, there is a handful of people — namely, area high school athletic directors — who wouldn’t mind seeing the precipitation disappear, if only for just a little bit.

When an old friend called Fork Union Military Academy basketball coach Fletcher Arritt and asked him to take a look at a one-armed player he was bringing by for a tryout, the veteran coach was less than enthusiastic.

Across Central Virginia, a great number of stars return this year after strong 2007-2008 campaigns.

Across Central Virginia, a great number of stars return this year after strong 2007-2008 campaigns.

High school is a time when students can recognize their unlimited potential and make the most of their opportunities. Jamal Hunter has certainly found his niche at Fork Union Military Academy — both on the football field and in the classroom.

The reigning state champions remained undefeated, handling Fork Union 41-27 despite a late push from the home team.

Former Albemarle High standout R.J. Archer made his first career start at quarterback for William & Mary this past Saturday.

“It was just an error,” said FUMA coach Micky Sullivan.

Last week at the Birdwood Golf course, Albemarle’s squad wrapped up its sixth consecutive district crown with a four-stroke victory over Colonial Forge.

Turnovers, penalties, rain and mud. This year’s installment of Woodberry Forest against Fork Union was a shining example of old-time football.

Albemarle High’s volleyball team isn’t just winning matches right now — they’re dominating them. The Patriots (12-0) have lost just three games in matches this year behind the heavy-hitting attack duo of Kara Elder and Laura Gomez.

A big reason for Albemarle’s success in its 35-13 win over Western Albemarle was the play of senior quarterback Jeremy Robinson.