Cody Elliott
@vtcody.bsky.social
Sports Editor at the Daily News-Record. VPI ‘13. D.C. Sports Fan. John 13:35. EB14.
"I’ve told them, ‘I know I’m critical of you guys and I am not easy to please.’ They did tonight."
Wilson Memorial volleyball shocked Turner Ashby on Wednesday, earning its first regional semifinal berth since 2019 (with photo gallery):
Wilson Memorial volleyball shocked Turner Ashby on Wednesday, earning its first regional semifinal berth since 2019 (with photo gallery):
Hornets shock Knights, advance to regional semifinals for first time since 2019
After the initial roar from the players as the Wilson Memorial coaching staff entered the visiting locker room inside Larry S. Pence Gymnasium on Wednesday, the players took a seat
www.dnronline.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:41 AM
"I’ve told them, ‘I know I’m critical of you guys and I am not easy to please.’ They did tonight."
Wilson Memorial volleyball shocked Turner Ashby on Wednesday, earning its first regional semifinal berth since 2019 (with photo gallery):
Wilson Memorial volleyball shocked Turner Ashby on Wednesday, earning its first regional semifinal berth since 2019 (with photo gallery):
Fort Defiance volleyball's player-coach duo of Maecy Ann Frizzelle and Amber Pitsenbarger is the Shenandoah District's best once again:
Fort Defiance's Maecy Ann Frizzelle, Amber Pitsenbarger named Shenandoah's best
Fort Defiance’s 1-2 punch is the Shenandoah District’s best once again.
www.dnronline.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Fort Defiance volleyball's player-coach duo of Maecy Ann Frizzelle and Amber Pitsenbarger is the Shenandoah District's best once again:
Turner Ashby's Bella Schultz, Brandi Baylor swept the Valley District volleyball top honors on Tuesday:
Turner Ashby's Bella Schultz, Brandi Baylor sweep Valley District top honors
Fresh off winning the Valley District regular-season title, Turner Ashby swept the major awards on Tuesday.
www.dnronline.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Turner Ashby's Bella Schultz, Brandi Baylor swept the Valley District volleyball top honors on Tuesday:
"We don’t panic."
Fresh off a Valley District regular-season title, Turner Ashby volleyball is seeking more (via John Breeden):
Fresh off a Valley District regular-season title, Turner Ashby volleyball is seeking more (via John Breeden):
Knights hungry for more after Valley District title win
In one of the more competitive districts in the area, Turner Ashby stood out among the rest.
www.dnronline.com
November 4, 2025 at 11:01 PM
"We don’t panic."
Fresh off a Valley District regular-season title, Turner Ashby volleyball is seeking more (via John Breeden):
Fresh off a Valley District regular-season title, Turner Ashby volleyball is seeking more (via John Breeden):
There's plenty at stake entering the final week of the #DNRFB regular season, with plenty of area teams fighting for #VHSL postseason berths:
Playoff seedings on the line entering final week of regular season
As the final week of the regular season is set to take place, there’s still plenty to play for around the Shenandoah Valley.
www.dnronline.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:59 PM
From Monday: Wilson Memorial opened the postseason impressively, earning a Region 3C volleyball sweep of Monticello in Fishersville:
Green Hornets sweep Mustangs, set up rematch with TA
Wilson Memorial set up an intriguing postseason rematch with an impressive sweep.
www.dnronline.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:50 PM
From Monday: Wilson Memorial opened the postseason impressively, earning a Region 3C volleyball sweep of Monticello in Fishersville:
From Monday: Spotswood was swept by Fluvanna County in the first round of the Region 3C volleyball tournament:
Trailblazers swept by Flucos in opening round
In Palmyra, No. 12 Spotswood suffered a 35-37, 19-25, 19-25 season-ending loss to No. 5 Fluvanna County in the opening round of the Region 3C tournament on Monday.
www.dnronline.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:48 PM
From Monday: Spotswood was swept by Fluvanna County in the first round of the Region 3C volleyball tournament:
From Monday: East Rockingham's season came to a heartbreaking end in the opening round of the Region 3C volleyball tournament:
Eagles suffer heartbreaking first-round loss to Bees
Ninth-seeded East Rockingham suffered a heartbreaking 17-25, 15-25, 25-17, 25-19, 11-15 loss to eighth-seeded Brookville in the first round of the Region 3C tournament at BHS on Monday.
www.dnronline.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:45 PM
From Monday: East Rockingham's season came to a heartbreaking end in the opening round of the Region 3C volleyball tournament:
From Monday: Harrisonburg's volleyball season came to a close in a Region 3C first-round loss at Alleghany:
Blue Streaks' season ends at Alleghany
No. 10 Harrisonburg saw its season come to an end with a 23-25, 15-25, 15-25 loss to No. 7 Alleghany in the first round of the Region 3C tournament in
www.dnronline.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:43 PM
From Monday: Harrisonburg's volleyball season came to a close in a Region 3C first-round loss at Alleghany:
From Monday: Buffalo Gap is now one win away from a berth in the #VHSL Class 1 state volleyball tournament:
Bison now one win away from state berth
Buffalo Gap is just one win away from a berth in the Virginia High School League Class 1 state tournament after a big win on the road.
www.dnronline.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:40 PM
From Monday: Buffalo Gap is now one win away from a berth in the #VHSL Class 1 state volleyball tournament:
From Monday: Stuarts Draft went on the road and pulled off a first-round upset of Buckingham County in the Region 2B volleyball quarterfinals:
Cougars stun Buckingham County in 2B quarterfinals
Sixth-seeded Stuarts Draft pulled off an upset, defeating third-seeded Buckingham County 25-22, 25-19, 25-21 in the Region 2B quarterfinals at BCHS.
www.dnronline.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:38 PM
From Monday: Stuarts Draft went on the road and pulled off a first-round upset of Buckingham County in the Region 2B volleyball quarterfinals:
Fort Defiance's Maecy Ann Frizzelle, a Bridgewater College commit, is the Shenandoah District Volleyball Player of the Year. FDHS head coach Amber Pitsenbarger is Coach of the Year. Indians host Madison County in the Region 2B semifinals on Thursday. #VHSL
November 4, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Fort Defiance's Maecy Ann Frizzelle, a Bridgewater College commit, is the Shenandoah District Volleyball Player of the Year. FDHS head coach Amber Pitsenbarger is Coach of the Year. Indians host Madison County in the Region 2B semifinals on Thursday. #VHSL
#ODAC Preseason Women's Basketball Poll:
1. Washington and Lee (10)
2. Randolph-Macon (2)
3. Bridgewater
4. Roanoke
5. Shenandoah
6. Guilford
7. Lynchburg
8. Hollins
9. Virginia Wesleyan
10. Randolph
11. Eastern Mennonite
12. Averett
1. Washington and Lee (10)
2. Randolph-Macon (2)
3. Bridgewater
4. Roanoke
5. Shenandoah
6. Guilford
7. Lynchburg
8. Hollins
9. Virginia Wesleyan
10. Randolph
11. Eastern Mennonite
12. Averett
November 4, 2025 at 8:59 PM
#ODAC Preseason Women's Basketball Poll:
1. Washington and Lee (10)
2. Randolph-Macon (2)
3. Bridgewater
4. Roanoke
5. Shenandoah
6. Guilford
7. Lynchburg
8. Hollins
9. Virginia Wesleyan
10. Randolph
11. Eastern Mennonite
12. Averett
1. Washington and Lee (10)
2. Randolph-Macon (2)
3. Bridgewater
4. Roanoke
5. Shenandoah
6. Guilford
7. Lynchburg
8. Hollins
9. Virginia Wesleyan
10. Randolph
11. Eastern Mennonite
12. Averett
INBOX: Spotswood alum Taylor Myers has been named the Sun Belt Conference Cross Country Newcomer of the Year and also earned all-conference status. Myers, a Bridgewater College transfer, is just the second #JMU runner to earn Newcomer of the Year. Impressive debut.
November 4, 2025 at 8:27 PM
INBOX: Spotswood alum Taylor Myers has been named the Sun Belt Conference Cross Country Newcomer of the Year and also earned all-conference status. Myers, a Bridgewater College transfer, is just the second #JMU runner to earn Newcomer of the Year. Impressive debut.
Turner Ashby's Bella Schultz has been named the Valley District Volleyball Player of the Year and Knights head coach Brandi Baylor is the league's Coach of the Year. TA hosts Wilson Memorial in the Region 3C quarterfinals on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. #VHSL
November 4, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Turner Ashby's Bella Schultz has been named the Valley District Volleyball Player of the Year and Knights head coach Brandi Baylor is the league's Coach of the Year. TA hosts Wilson Memorial in the Region 3C quarterfinals on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. #VHSL
“These girls have worked really hard this season. They’re excited to go to states.”
Strasburg, Page County competition cheer punched tickets to the #VHSL Class 2 cheer competition on Wednesday (via John Breeden):
Strasburg, Page County competition cheer punched tickets to the #VHSL Class 2 cheer competition on Wednesday (via John Breeden):
Rams impress while winning regional crown
After finishing runner-up at regionals one year ago, Strasburg set out to place one spot higher this time around.
www.dnronline.com
October 30, 2025 at 6:06 PM
“These girls have worked really hard this season. They’re excited to go to states.”
Strasburg, Page County competition cheer punched tickets to the #VHSL Class 2 cheer competition on Wednesday (via John Breeden):
Strasburg, Page County competition cheer punched tickets to the #VHSL Class 2 cheer competition on Wednesday (via John Breeden):
“To be able to come here and perform the way we wanted and do really strong as a team means a lot.”
Spotswood's success highlighted a big day for locals at the Region 3C cross country championships on Wednesday (with photo gallery) (via John Breeden):
Spotswood's success highlighted a big day for locals at the Region 3C cross country championships on Wednesday (with photo gallery) (via John Breeden):
Spotswood's Caden Erickson, girls team claim 3C championships
Caden Erickson entered this season with no expectations.
www.dnronline.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:05 AM
“To be able to come here and perform the way we wanted and do really strong as a team means a lot.”
Spotswood's success highlighted a big day for locals at the Region 3C cross country championships on Wednesday (with photo gallery) (via John Breeden):
Spotswood's success highlighted a big day for locals at the Region 3C cross country championships on Wednesday (with photo gallery) (via John Breeden):
Luray girls win Region 1B cross country title, while Riverheads is also sending both teams to next week's #VHSL Class 1 state meet:
Luray girls win Region 1B title; Riverheads sends two teams to states
Luray had three runners in the top 10 and scored 32 points to win the Region 1B girls team championship on Wednesday at Frazier Farms in Altavista.
www.dnronline.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Luray girls win Region 1B cross country title, while Riverheads is also sending both teams to next week's #VHSL Class 1 state meet:
“I worked really hard to get here. I’m really excited for where our team is headed next. It was a great day.”
Clarke County girls, Stonewall Jackson boys headlined a strong day for local teams at the Region 2B cross country championships on Wednesday:
Clarke County girls, Stonewall Jackson boys headlined a strong day for local teams at the Region 2B cross country championships on Wednesday:
Clarke girls, Stonewall boys headline strong performances at Region 2B meet
Heading into the Region 2B championships at New Market Battlefield on Wednesday, Strasburg sophomore Piper Dellinger admitted she hadn’t shared a lot of conversations with Clarke County’s Lyla Gerensk...
www.dnronline.com
October 30, 2025 at 2:34 AM
“I worked really hard to get here. I’m really excited for where our team is headed next. It was a great day.”
Clarke County girls, Stonewall Jackson boys headlined a strong day for local teams at the Region 2B cross country championships on Wednesday:
Clarke County girls, Stonewall Jackson boys headlined a strong day for local teams at the Region 2B cross country championships on Wednesday:
Daily News-Record Sports (10/30/25):
-#JMU wins big over #SBC foe Texas State
-TA volleyball wins finale over Spotswood
-Full #VHSL volleyball results from Tuesday
-#JMU men rely on continuity with coaches
-Athlete Spotlight: East Rock's Arrington
-#JMU's DeCerb earns #SBC honor
-#JMU wins big over #SBC foe Texas State
-TA volleyball wins finale over Spotswood
-Full #VHSL volleyball results from Tuesday
-#JMU men rely on continuity with coaches
-Athlete Spotlight: East Rock's Arrington
-#JMU's DeCerb earns #SBC honor
October 29, 2025 at 9:36 PM
"He’s really shown me the dedication and pride he has to be the best football player that he can be."
The latest Daily News-Record Athlete Spotlight shines on East Rockingham's Demetrius Arrington:
The latest Daily News-Record Athlete Spotlight shines on East Rockingham's Demetrius Arrington:
Athlete Spotlight: East Rock's Demetrius Arrington putting together special season
There was a moment just before kickoff against William Monroe last week when East Rockingham offensive lineman Wyatt Morris approached running back Demetrius Arrington in the visiting locker room in
www.dnronline.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:54 PM
"He’s really shown me the dedication and pride he has to be the best football player that he can be."
The latest Daily News-Record Athlete Spotlight shines on East Rockingham's Demetrius Arrington:
The latest Daily News-Record Athlete Spotlight shines on East Rockingham's Demetrius Arrington:
#VHSL Girls Cross Country, Region 1B Championship:
Luray wins regional title and Riverheads places third, with both earning team berths in the state meet.
Bulldogs led by Briana Plum (4th) and Isabela Rizek (5th), while Gladiators led by Verity Jordan (3rd).
Luray wins regional title and Riverheads places third, with both earning team berths in the state meet.
Bulldogs led by Briana Plum (4th) and Isabela Rizek (5th), while Gladiators led by Verity Jordan (3rd).
October 29, 2025 at 7:59 PM
#VHSL Girls Cross Country, Region 1B Championship:
Luray wins regional title and Riverheads places third, with both earning team berths in the state meet.
Bulldogs led by Briana Plum (4th) and Isabela Rizek (5th), while Gladiators led by Verity Jordan (3rd).
Luray wins regional title and Riverheads places third, with both earning team berths in the state meet.
Bulldogs led by Briana Plum (4th) and Isabela Rizek (5th), while Gladiators led by Verity Jordan (3rd).
#VHSL Boys Cross Country, Region 1B Championship:
Riverheads advancing to state meet as a team, led by Sam Ashby (9th), Jack Young (15th), Cooper Boyd (18th) and Sam Jarvis (23rd).
Buffalo Gap's Noah Lilly (12th) and Luray's Max Banks (13th) also advanced as individuals.
Riverheads advancing to state meet as a team, led by Sam Ashby (9th), Jack Young (15th), Cooper Boyd (18th) and Sam Jarvis (23rd).
Buffalo Gap's Noah Lilly (12th) and Luray's Max Banks (13th) also advanced as individuals.
October 29, 2025 at 7:57 PM
#VHSL Boys Cross Country, Region 1B Championship:
Riverheads advancing to state meet as a team, led by Sam Ashby (9th), Jack Young (15th), Cooper Boyd (18th) and Sam Jarvis (23rd).
Buffalo Gap's Noah Lilly (12th) and Luray's Max Banks (13th) also advanced as individuals.
Riverheads advancing to state meet as a team, led by Sam Ashby (9th), Jack Young (15th), Cooper Boyd (18th) and Sam Jarvis (23rd).
Buffalo Gap's Noah Lilly (12th) and Luray's Max Banks (13th) also advanced as individuals.
“As we stepped onto the court, the emotions were turned off and we were ready to play.”
Turner Ashby closed the regular season by winning a Valley District volleyball thriller over Spotswood on Tuesday (via John Breeden):
Turner Ashby closed the regular season by winning a Valley District volleyball thriller over Spotswood on Tuesday (via John Breeden):
Knights close regular season with five-set win over Trailblazers
Turner Ashby wanted to close out the regular season by paying tribute to the team’s senior trio with a victory on senior night.
www.dnronline.com
October 29, 2025 at 7:47 PM
“As we stepped onto the court, the emotions were turned off and we were ready to play.”
Turner Ashby closed the regular season by winning a Valley District volleyball thriller over Spotswood on Tuesday (via John Breeden):
Turner Ashby closed the regular season by winning a Valley District volleyball thriller over Spotswood on Tuesday (via John Breeden):