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Turner Ashby High School Football Coach Scott Turner previews his team ahead of week 1.

Rocktown High School Football Coach Curtis Cherebin previews his team ahead of week 1.

East Rock High School Football Coach Dontae Gholson previews his team before week 1 begins.

Broadway High School Football Coach Jesse Lohr previews his team ahead of week 1.

The Bridgewater College football team was selected fifth in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference’s Preseason Poll released on Tuesday.

New EMU Women’s Basketball Coach Tori Jankoska has finalized her staff for her first season at the helm of the Royals. Joining her on the bench this year as assistant coaches will be Travis Muntz and Marsha Justice.

Two second half scores by Manuel Lolas (53rd minute) and Håkon Rake propelled James Madison (1-1-0) to a 2-0 victory over Gardner-Webb (0-1-0) on Monday evening at Sentara Park.

James Madison’s 2027 home football game vs. Duquesne has been shifted from the previously-announced date of Sept. 11 to instead be the season opener on Aug. 28 at Bridgeforth Stadium.

The Bridgewater College field hockey team was picked fifth in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference’s preseason poll, released on Monday afternoon.

The sellout comes on the heels of the program’s recent College Football Playoff appearance and reflects the continued excitement surrounding Dukes football in Harrisonburg.