Sports News for Stafford County Sun

Colonial Forge graduate part of history at Bucknell

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:08:00 EDT

Ed Rubbo of Stafford had just 18 RBIs this past season for Bucknell University, but two of them came at just the right time.

April Sinkler earns USA Junior All-America honors

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:06:01 EDT

STAFFORD — Brooke Point High School graduate April Sinkler has earned All-America honors in two weekend events at the USA Junior Track & Field Championships.

NEVILLE: Prep sports season ends

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:42:00 EDT

The high school sports season came to an end Saturday. The Colonial Forge High School baseball team advanced to the Group AAA state tournament for the third time in school history.

Youth, police join for Badges for Baseball

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:10:00 EDT

STAFFORD — Badges for Baseball, which pairs law enforcement professionals with children for sports mentoring, will be held at the Gari Melchers Complex next week.

Local graduate still has major-leauge dreams

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:48:00 EDT

STAFFORD — Gregg Ritchie of Stafford spent 10 years as a minor-league hitting coach with the Chicago White Sox and worked with several future major-league hitters.

Virginia increases its in-state recuiting efforts

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:31:01 EDT

CHARLOTTESVILLE — As signing day for football approached in February, fans and media members across the commonwealth raised this question time and again:

Going out on top

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:19:00 EDT

STAFFORD — Amanda Babineau says the sport of field hockey was a great way to experience new and fun things. She didn’t know those experiences would allow her to play field hockey for college.

NCAA baseball: up close

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:17:00 EDT

STAFFORD — The college career for Staffords Marshall Thomason did not begin well for his team, as Mt. St. Mary’s lost its first 15 games of the season.

NEVILLE: Sports team wrap up season

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:15:00 EDT

The outdoor high school track and field season ended Saturday with the group AAA state meet at Todd stadium in Newport News.

Canoe group opens its doors

Wed, 28 May 2008 17:33:00 EDT

STAFFORD — A new outdoor option has arrived for area canoe paddlers and it promises to make those who have the interest and desire to learn be better river-goers.

NEVILLE: Some teams set for region’s semifinals

Wed, 28 May 2008 17:31:00 EDT

Well, the first round of the Northwest Region playoffs was good for a number of Stafford county teams.

JMU’s Kuhn hopes to bounce back in ‘09

Wed, 21 May 2008 23:20:00 EDT

Jason Kuhn, after shoulder surgery in June 2006, missed all of the last college season as a pitcher for James Madison University.

NEVILLE: Local players move to playoffs in baseball, tennis and lacrosse

Wed, 21 May 2008 23:14:00 EDT

They say hitting is contagious in baseball.

NASCAR teams not too sure what to make of All-Star race

Wed, 21 May 2008 23:12:00 EDT

CONCORD — If Saturday night’s no-caution, no-incident All-Star race is any indication of what to expect in next weekend’s Coca-Cola 600, drivers and crew chiefs aren’t going to be very happy

Kyle Busch seems to enjoy being bad guy

Wed, 21 May 2008 23:10:00 EDT

CONCORD — Racing is good guys and bad guys and fast cars and faster tempers.

You can’t run from ‘Five Questions’

Wed, 14 May 2008 16:43:01 EDT

The Stafford County Sun catches up with North Stafford High School’s Reynaldo Radlin to ask five questions:

North Stafford softball thrives, looks to playoffs

Wed, 14 May 2008 16:40:00 EDT

The North Stafford High School softball team has wrapped up its third straight Commonwealth District regular season title and qualified for the upcoming Northwest Region playoffs.

NEVILLE: Mountian View tops in tennis

Wed, 07 May 2008 17:50:00 EDT

The Mountain View High School boys’ tennis team has qualified for the Northwest Region tournament for the second straight year.

Five burning questions

Thu, 01 May 2008 19:03:00 EDT

North Stafford High School tennis standouts Kyle Boes, 18, and Jake Rasmussen, 17, have taken their team 7-7 this season, with a final regular-season win over Massaponax. The team went on to play its first playoff game at home against Brooke Point High School.

Maine strives for all the right moves

Thu, 01 May 2008 19:01:00 EDT

WASHINGTON, D.C. — John Maine sat by a table in the middle of the New York Mets clubhouse at Nationals Park, resting his chin on his left arm - the arm that does not make him a rich young man - and pondered his next move.

Tennis duo heads for tournament

Thu, 01 May 2008 18:58:00 EDT

STAFFORD — After her son had won the first point of his doubles match against Stafford High School on Tuesday, a proud Lydia Ackermann clapped and hollered, “Good job, guys.”

NEVILLE: High School Sports

Thu, 01 May 2008 18:55:00 EDT

The Penn Relays track and field competition is one of the biggest track and field events in the country.

Soccer standouts answer the big “five questions”

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:44:00 EDT

The Stafford County Sun’s feature, “Five Questions,” paid a visit to Mountain View High School this week, and focused on two of the school’s standout soccer players.

Godin pitches for Wilmington against P-Nats

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:51:01 EDT

Local graduate, 23, seeing success on baseball field

High school roundup: Baseball, soccer teams thrive

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:55:01 EDT

It looks like the race for the top spot in the Commonwealth District baseball standings is going to be almost as wild as the boys’ basketball race was in the winter.

Former Stafford players moving on up

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:43:00 EDT

COLLEGE PARK, MD — Curtis Lazar fouled off one pitch then lined a sharp single up the middle in the ninth on a full-count Sunday for the University of Maryland.

Redskins to kick off NFL season on national TV

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:48:00 EDT

The Washington Redskins open their 2008 season on a Thursday night in a nationally televised game, play two other nationally televised games and finish their season by playing three of their final four games on the road.

Despite death, team eyeing third regional title

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:22:00 EDT

For a softball team that recently felt the loss of a fellow bright athlete, these two standouts have maintained a sense of focus, camaraderie and humor.

Larranaga will stay at George Mason

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:22:00 EDT

Citing strong support from the communities surrounding George Mason University and its men’s basketball program, head coach Jim Larranaga signed a three-year contract extension Wednesday afternoon.

Quantico’s Butler Stadium gets facelift

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 12:53:01 EDT

QUANTICO — An improved Butler Stadium was unveiled last week at Quantico Marine Corps base.

Grand opening

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:26:00 EDT

On Sunday, a red carpet stretched across Half Street at the center field gate — welcoming fans in Hollywood fashion.

Teen wonder

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:14:00 EDT

Brooke Point’s Keidel says her success is all about teamwork

North Stafford standouts are team’s role models

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:03:00 EDT

NORTH STAFFORD - Fresh off a 3-7 season last year, you could say the North Stafford High School varsity baseball team is considered an underdog this season.

Athletes shine at Olympics

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:03:00 EDT

STAFFORD - Approximately 600 athletes from across the state of Virginia participated in a two-day basketball tournament that began with opening ceremonies at Colonial Forge High School on March 14.

Darnell, Tribe, make history

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:03:00 EDT

RICHMOND - Chris Darnell's basketball coach his senior season at North Stafford High School was his father, Michael, a retired military man.

Colonial Forge soccer captains discuss team, future

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:03:00 EDT

STAFFORD - Varsity team soccer captains Jordan Zarone and Caitlin Hickey are often heard using the phrase, "word" as they go about their day at Colonial Forge High School.

Special Olympics basketball tips off

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:03:00 EDT

NORTH STAFFORD - More than 600 basketball players from across the Commonwealth will converge on Colonial Forge High School on Friday for the opening ceremonies of the Special Olympics Virginia 2008 Basketball Championship Games.

Local runner heads to top

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:03:00 EDT

"I felt great," said Joe Murgo. "I wanted to finish feeling good because I didn't know what to expect."

North Stafford soccer seeks to rebuild a ‘powerhouse’

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:03:00 EDT

NORTH STAFFORD - In their fourth and final season playing soccer at North Stafford High School, team captains Kelly Reinwald and Nik Conklin say the success of their respective teams will be all about the hard work and dedication of their teammates - teammates they plan to lead to victory.

Football standouts face bright future

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:02:00 EDT

NORTH STAFFORD - You can tell by Donovan Miles' firm handshake that he means business, both on and off the field.

Eagles’ wrestlers soar

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:02:00 EDT

The Colonial Forge High School wrestling team made it two straight Group AAA state championships on Saturday. At Oscar Smith High School in Chesapeake, the Eagles crowned four individual state champs and rolled to the state title by 64.5 points over runner-up Great Bridge High School

Eagles wrestling wins eighth straight

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:02:00 EDT

The Colonial Forge High School wrestling machine was on display Feb. 9 at Mountain View High School. The Eagles won their eighth-straight Commonwealth District title after sending 10 wrestlers into the championship finals. They came away with nine individual titles and racked up 296 points to easily outdistance runner-up Mountain View.

Stafford swimmers dominate, basketball heats up

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 10:01:00 EDT

The frustration of losing to Albemarle High School by two points at last year's Commonwealth District swimming championships spurred the North Stafford High School girl's to a dominating team title Jan. 26.

Former N. Stafford coach hired at WVU

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 11:01:00 EDT

STAFFORD - Just eight days after being promoted as West Virginia's 32nd head football coach, Bill Stewart has hired former North Stafford Assistant Football Coach Chris Beatty to coach West Virginia's running backs.

Gibbs says goodbye

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 08:01:00 EDT

ASHBURN - Washington Redskins Head Coach Joe Gibbs announced his retirement from the football team Tuesday, ending his most recent 4-year stint with the organization.

Gibbs’ resigns as Redskins coach

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 04:01:00 EDT

Washington Redskins coach Joe Gibbs resigned as coach and team president of the Washington Redskins on Tuesday.

Washington Redskins head to playoffs

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:01:00 EDT

STAFFORD - The Washington Redskins closed out their regular season with a 27-6 much-needed win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.

Vick’s now on defense

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 08:07:00 EDT

There have been few federal arraignments in Richmond that have attracted the kind of attention as NFL star Michael Vick's, set for today on dogfighting charges.

Why do companies choose sponsorship programs-

Tue, 15 May 2007 11:05:00 EDT

If Cup cars as a group have one signature feature, it's the mass of stickers that stretch from the front corner to just behind the wheel.

Friday is the busiest day for RIR

Fri, 04 May 2007 08:05:00 EDT

NASCAR BLOG There's so much going on on the track: a Busch practice, a Cup practice, Busch qualifying, Cup qualifying and tonight's Busch race.

Getting from Charlotte, thanks to the RTAA

Wed, 02 May 2007 10:05:00 EDT

Drivers, owners and many other team employees fly to race tracks outside of the Charlotte area; obviously, they need pilots to get them there.

Guilty or not, NASCAR needs a clean-up

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:04:00 EDT

There's all kinds of stories you hear if you read enough. Teams cheat and sometimes they get caught; whether officials turn a blind eye in certain situations has its own section in the myth book.

Earnhardt’s contract will dominate news

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 07:04:00 EDT

Everything with Earnhardt is magnified. His popularity causes that, but as much a part of it is the unique circumstance Earnhardt is in. His team bears his name, after all.

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