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Roanoke County family files lawsuit against VHSL, school board over homeschool sports rule

Roanoke County family files lawsuit against VHSL, school board over homeschool sports rule

  • ZACH JOACHIM Richmond Times-Dispatch

A Roanoke County family has filed a lawsuit against the VHSL challenging the constitutionality of Virginia's rule prohibiting homeschool students from participating in high school athletics.

Photos: Saturday's VHSL state basketball action in Richmond

Photos: Saturday's VHSL state basketball action in Richmond

  • ALLYSE PULLIAM, MIKE KROPF TIMES-DISPATCH

The final day of state championship games at the Siegel Center

Photos: Clarke County, Graham, Galax, Luray win state basketball titles

Photos: Clarke County, Graham, Galax, Luray win state basketball titles

  • ALLYSE PULLIAM, MIKE KROPF TIMES-DISPATCH

Scenes from the second day of state championship basketball games in Richmond

At first VHSL girls wrestling state meet, competitors, organizers praise sport's growth

At first VHSL girls wrestling state meet, competitors, organizers praise sport's growth

  • ZACH JOACHIM Richmond Times-Dispatch

After 15-plus years of organizational efforts, girls wrestling is a VHSL-sanctioned sport, and held its first official state meet Tuesday and Wednesday at the Henrico Sports and Events Center.

Virginia Tech's Franklin plants recruiting flag in Richmond at All-Metro football banquet

Virginia Tech's Franklin plants recruiting flag in Richmond at All-Metro football banquet

  • ZACH JOACHIM Richmond Times-Dispatch

James Franklin remembers well the days when Virginia Tech "was kicking butt and taking names." To get the Hokies back there, he's starting with Virginia's high school stars.

3 charged in Craig County-Narrows basketball game fight, sheriff says

3 charged in Craig County-Narrows basketball game fight, sheriff says

  • MATT CASE The Roanoke Times

County Sherriff Trevor Craddock released a statement Wednesday afternoon, announcing the result of his department's investigation from the Jan. 22 incident

VHSL finds Craig County coach committed sportsmanship violation

VHSL finds Craig County coach committed sportsmanship violation

  • MATT CASE The Roanoke Times

The Virginia High School League issued a statement regarding its investigation into the altercation that took place Jan. 22

Coach charged in Virginia high school basketball game altercation

Coach charged in Virginia high school basketball game altercation

    Both school district superintendents have released statements. Read what they said

    5 things to know about the Craig County-Narrows basketball game fight and its aftermath

    5 things to know about the Craig County-Narrows basketball game fight and its aftermath

      A fight involving players and spectators erupted after a Craig County–Narrows game in New Castle, resulting in a felony charge and ongoing investigations

      Man charged in high school basketball game fight released from jail

      Man charged in high school basketball game fight released from jail

        Rodney Wayne Dalton was initially held at the Botetourt-Craig Regional Jail in Fincastle without bond

        Players, coaches, executives and journalists with Virginia ties prominent in Super Bowl LX

        Players, coaches, executives and journalists with Virginia ties prominent in Super Bowl LX

          A collection of articles about Super Bowl participants with ties to Virginia

          Former Lebanon QB Ryan Cowden still leading, winning as Patriots' VP of Player Personnel

          Former Lebanon QB Ryan Cowden still leading, winning as Patriots' VP of Player Personnel

            Those traits – the unceasing drive, tireless work ethic and extreme intelligence – are now on display in the National Football League where Cowden is the vice president of player personnel for the New England Patriots, who play the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX on Sunday in Santa Clara, California.

            Justin Hamilton, a Virginia Tech alum and Clintwood grad, to coach in Super Bowl

            Justin Hamilton, a Virginia Tech alum and Clintwood grad, to coach in Super Bowl

              “It’s something I will appreciate a lot more the further I get removed from it,” Hamilton said. “But it’s been an awesome ride.”

              Video: Foul leads to on-court melee between spectators at high school basketball game

              Video: Foul leads to on-court melee between spectators at high school basketball game

                A Narrows man now faces felony charge stemming from fight at Craig County-Narrows basketball game

                Man faces felony charge after melee at Virginia high school basketball game

                Man faces felony charge after melee at Virginia high school basketball game

                The accused has been charged in juvenile court and is being held in jail without bond

                In rural Iowa, girls basketball still thrives as numbers fall

                In rural Iowa, girls basketball still thrives as numbers fall

                As girls basketball participation drops across the U.S., a powerhouse program in rural Iowa shows how tradition, community and early investment can still keep the sport thriving.

                What NIL Money Teaches You About Growing Up Fast

                What NIL Money Teaches You About Growing Up Fast

                NIL money is changing how young athletes grow up—fast. This video explores the pressure, responsibility, and life lessons that come with earning real money early, from managing fame and finances to learning maturity before most students even graduate.

                PHOTOS: Meet the 2025 All-Metro football team

                PHOTOS: Meet the 2025 All-Metro football team

                Photos of the 2025 All-Metro football team, led by the player of the year, Varina QB Kaleb Wyche. 

                Transgender teen athlete in Supreme Court fight knows upcoming sports season could be last

                Transgender teen athlete in Supreme Court fight knows upcoming sports season could be last

                Becky Pepper-Jackson is a 15-year-old in West Virginia who knows the upcoming sports season could be her last. West Virginia has banned transgender girls from competing in sports.

                Transgender teen in a Supreme Court fight knows upcoming sports season could be her last

                Transgender teen in a Supreme Court fight knows upcoming sports season could be her last

                Becky Pepper-Jackson knows that the upcoming sports season could be her last. West Virginia has banned transgender girls like the discus-throwing sophomore from competing in girls and women’s sports. The Supreme Court hears arguments in the case this week.

                Transfer controversy fallout: Brookville High football team placed on probation

                Transfer controversy fallout: Brookville High football team placed on probation

                The Bees will be unable to play in the postseason and must forfeit their win over Liberty High on Oct. 17 for playing the Thomas brothers in the game.

                Alex Dunn, Rustburg's hidden-gem candidate, inks football commitment to Virginia

                Alex Dunn, Rustburg's hidden-gem candidate, inks football commitment to Virginia

                Dunn signed on Wednesday to play college football just up the road in Charlottesville at Virginia, finalizing a whirlwind recruitment that came together quickly earlier this year.

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                Michigan rolls over Arizona in Final Four, will play UConn for national title

                Michigan rolls over Arizona in Final Four, will play UConn for national title

                Virginia football QB Chandler Morris denied preliminary injunction in pursuit of 7th year

                Virginia football QB Chandler Morris denied preliminary injunction in pursuit of 7th year

                Trust established with Danny O'Brien helped bring Bryce Baker to Virginia Tech

                Trust established with Danny O'Brien helped bring Bryce Baker to Virginia Tech

                VHSL football programs with the most state championships

                VHSL football programs with the most state championships

                Which public high schools in Virginia have won the most football state titles?

                Girls flag football is finally catching on. Florida high schools were 20 years early

                Girls flag football is finally catching on. Florida high schools were 20 years early

                Right now, girls flag football is spreading like wildfire into American high schools, helped along by millions of dollars from benefactors like Nike and the NFL.

                Stepsons of Logan Thomas ruled eligible to play against Jefferson Forest on Friday

                Stepsons of Logan Thomas ruled eligible to play against Jefferson Forest on Friday

                The oldest stepsons of Logan Thomas who play football for Brookville High School were granted eligibility by an independent hearing officer to take the field in the Bees' game on Friday night against Jefferson Forest.

                Stepsons of Logan Thomas sidelined by Campbell County School Board in 'under duress' vote

                Stepsons of Logan Thomas sidelined by Campbell County School Board in 'under duress' vote

                The Campbell County School Board voted unanimously, some "under duress," to recommend sidelining the stepsons of Logan Thomas amid the family's dispute with the VHSL over eligibility.

                What to know: Stepsons of Logan Thomas suit up for Brookville despite judge's ruling

                What to know: Stepsons of Logan Thomas suit up for Brookville despite judge's ruling

                The dispute over the eligibility of the Thomas brothers, sons of Logan Thomas, took a turn Friday night when the two suited up for Brookville's home game against Liberty.

                Family of Logan Thomas denied relief by Lynchburg judge in eligibility dispute with VHSL

                Family of Logan Thomas denied relief by Lynchburg judge in eligibility dispute with VHSL

                A Lynchburg judge on Friday denied a request for a temporary restraining order to the family of Logan Thomas, leaving his oldest two stepsons sidelined still.

                5 things to know: Thomas family sues VHSL over eligibility dispute

                5 things to know: Thomas family sues VHSL over eligibility dispute

                The suit will go before a judge on Friday hours before the Bees take the field against Liberty High at 7 p.m.

                Family of Logan Thomas files suit against VHSL seeking injunction over eligibility dispute

                Family of Logan Thomas files suit against VHSL seeking injunction over eligibility dispute

                A lawsuit filed in Campbell County court details the ongoing dispute over the eligibility of Logan Thomas' stepsons at Brookville.

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