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Shotwell goes out on top as Knights win state title

Jessica Simmons delivered and the batter swung and missed. Bedlam erupted on the field and the girls on the bench sprinted onto the field to join the celebration, their feet barely touching the ground. In the corner of the Radford University dugout, John Shotwell just smiled and put a “K” in his scorebook for... »

Knights, Bobcats meet again – this time in state championship game

RICHMOND – Radford’s and James River’s boys basketball teams have their second date of the season Saturday at 5 p.m. in Richmond. The Region C, Division 2 rivals advanced to the state championship game Thursday night—but in different fashions. Radford needed overtime to take out Lancaster 67-61 while James River breezed past George Mason... »

Show Time: It’ll be River’s ‘old guys’ vs. the Cavs’ ‘young guys’ Friday night

BOTETOURT – New time, new season, same rivalry. The football season will kick off tonight when Lord Botetourt plays host to James River in the annual intra-county game. This year’s game will begin at 7 p.m., moving up a half-hour from recent years. Most of the local districts, except for the River Ridge, will... »

Rockets finish 2-8 season with loss to James River

The James River Knights were able to wrap up the Pioneer District football championship with a 41-7 win over Craig County in Buchanan last Friday. The game was over at the half, as River opened a 34-0 lead by intermission. It was 41-0 before Craig scored on a 53 yard pass play from Josh... »

River football team makes a big step toward playoffs with win over Chargers

The James River Knights have been knocking on the door of the Pioneer District when it comes to the football championship. Last week, they kicked it in. The Knights dominated Bath County 26-7 for just their second win over the Chargers in this century. If James River can defeat Craig County this Friday night... »