Sports
Saluda couple aiding effort to create an area disc golf course
Davy Nichols of White Stone, along with five of his friends and fellow players, are raising money for the new Deadrise Disc Golf at King Carter near Kilmarnock.
MHS v’ball Gets a Win
The Middlesex High School (MHS) varsity Lady Charger volleyball team split a pair of matches last week, defeating Northumberland 3-0 but losing a five-game match to Chincoteague.
Local Football Week 3
Middlesex High School and Christchurch School missed last week’s planned matchup, which was canceled three days before the game. It follows game cancellations the previous week.
MHS volleyball team led by Ella Hodges
Returning hitter Ella Hodges led the Lady Chargers with four kills and one block. Emma Oliver, another returning player, had seven assists and one ace.
Dragon Run paddle trips signups going on now
“This is an exceptional time of year to visit Dragon Run. The days are still warm and the autumn foliage is stunning, especially where the trees arch across the water creating a cathedral effect.”
MHS-CCS gridiron matchup canceled
Although school officials are unable to speak about the reason for cancellation, high school and college sports games across the nation are being canceled due to COVID-19.
Deltaville Ballpark hosting tourney
The 241 League baseball tournament will start Tuesday, Sept. 7, at Deltaville Ballpark at 7 p.m. The double elimination tournament will include all the teams in the league.
D’ville Deltas edged in championship final
Nine days and five postponements after the Deltaville Deltas defeated the Richmond El Heaters in game one, the Deltas and Heaters finally took the field to complete the best-of-three championship.
Middlesex football team looks sharp against Mathews
The Middlesex High School (MHS) football team scrimmaged the Mathews High School Blue Devils on Friday night at Mathews.
COVID-19 resurgence fears shorten 241 baseball season
The 241 Baseball League has made a decision to shorten its season from the last regular season game ending on Sept. 28 to a double elimination tournament starting on Sept. 6.
