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Area High School Basketball Scoreboard – Thursday, 12/11

James Madison quarterback Alonza Barnett III has been named the winner of the 2025 Bill Dudley Award, which recognizes the top Division I football player in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

James Madison University officially introduced its new head football coach at a press conference Wednesday afternoon.

Area High School Basketball Scoreboard – Wednesday, 12/10

James Madison running back Wayne Knight and right tackle Pat McMurtrie have been recognized as Touchdown Club of Richmond Players of the Year, as Knight was named Running Back of the Year and McMurtrie took home Offensive Lineman of the Year.

James Madison quarterback Alonza Barnett III was selected as one of three finalists for the 2025 Bill Dudley Award, which is given to the top Division I football player in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

James Madison running back Wayne Knight has been named the Associated Press National Player of the Week after his play in last weekend’s Sun Belt Football Championship game.

Riley Corcoran of the Bridgewater College women’s basketball team has been named the Old Dominion Athletic Conference’s Offensive Player of the Week.

Bridgewater College announced it will add women’s flag football as its 26th intercollegiate sport, with the program set to begin competition in the 2026–27 academic year.

James Madison earned the No. 12 seed for the 2025 College Football Playoff and will face off at No. 5 seed Oregon on Saturday, Dec. 20 in the opening round in Eugene Oregon.