Randy Meisner, founding member of the Eagles and singer of โTake It to the Limit,โ dies at 77
Randy Meisner, a founding member of the Eagles who added high harmonies to such favorites as โTake It Easyโ and โThe Best of My Loveโ and sang and co-wrote the hit โTake It to the Limit,โ has died at 77.
1st and 10 Camp Tour: Franklin Co. Eagles coming into Fall 2021 with high expectations
The weight room has improved under coach J.R. Edwards and itโs led to more physicality. New to the coaching staff former Cave Spring head coach Tim Fulton--making an impression with the quarterbacks and receivers. The Eagles also return a 3-year starter under center and talented skill guys -- all reasons the Eagles hope to soar high this season.
Making the grade: Colonels, Eagles reaping benefits from textbooks and playbooks
Our week 6 1st and 10 Game of the Week matchup features two Blue Ridge District teams in William Fleming and Franklin County--two programs that have let the success in the classroom guide them in the right direction on the field.
Liberty falls to FGCU in ASUN Womenโs Title game 84-62
KENNESAW, Ga. โ Making its 22nd conference tournament title game appearance in 25 years, Sunday at the KSU Convocation Center, No. 1 seed FGCU claimed its eighth ASUN Womenโs Basketball Championship title with an 84-62 triumph over the Lady Flames. Lytle averaged 21.0 ppg for the three-game tournament, earning her third consecutive ASUN All-Tournament Team award. Tishara Morehouse (15 points, 5 assists) and Aaliyah Stanley (12 points) joined Bell on the all-tournament team. AdThe all-tournament team was rounded out by the duo of Lipscombโs Dorie Harrison and North Floridaโs Rhetta Moore.
Franklin County flies past Staunton River in 45-21 win
Copyright 2021 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. โ On Friday night, the Franklin County Eagles beat the Staunton River Golden Eagles, 45-21. Franklin County flies past Staunton River in 45-21 win A tale of two eaglesIf you need help with the Public File, call 540-512-1558.
The Latest: BC-Ga Tech men's hoops off, delays coach's debut
Boston College forward Andrew Kenny (23), who joined the team as a walk-on, congratulates teammates during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wake Forest, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The Boston College menโs basketball game at Georgia Tech scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed. The Atlantic Coast Conference said the postponement was due to the continued quarantines and contact tracing within the Boston College program. Boston College is 3-13 overall and 1-9 in the ACC. The Flyers are scheduled to face Boston on Sunday outdoors at Lake Tahoe as part of a league event.
Radford falls to Winthrop on Friday night
RADFORD, Va. โ The Radford menโs basketball team fell to Winthrop, 55-47, on Friday night inside the Dedmon Center. Radford held Winthrop to just 24.0 percent (6-for-25) shooting in the first 20 minutes, including a 0-for-7 stat line from long range. On the other end Radford shot 10.5 percent better (34.5 percent) and carried a four-point lead into halftime, 22-18. On the very next possession, a missed 3-pointer by Radford and a defensive rebound by Winthrop forced the Highlanders to foul with 25 seconds. AdStat of the GameAfter 25 second chance points a night ago for Winthrop, the Highlanders didnโt allow them to get any second chance points even though the team corralled 13 offensive rebounds.
The Latest: Michigan-Illinois men's hoops postponed
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___Michiganโs menโs basketball game Thursday against Illinois has been postponed. That came after several positive tests for a new COVID-19 variant that transmits at a higher rate. Michigan said it expects to resume the menโs basketball season Feb. 14 at Wisconsin. ___The Boston College womenโs basketball team is going back into a COVID shutdown for the second time in a month. The Atlantic Coast Conference postponed BCโs next two games after a positive test and contact tracing within the program.
WATCH: Fleming and Radford boys get wins on the hardwoods Tuesday night
ROANOKE, Va. โ On senior night at William Fleming, Mickey Hardyโs Colonels paced themselves in a 59-43 victory over Franklin County. In Daleville, the highly touted Radford Bobcats put their show on the road, earning a 65-55 win over Lord Botetourt. The three-point machine, Cam Cormany, tallied 23 points in the win for the Bobcats. Other scores from Tuesday night included:BOYS SCORES:Cave Spring 66, William Byrd 43E.C. Glass 74, Heritage 10Nelson County 46, Altavista 36Northside 46, Glenvar 42Patrick County 58, GW-Danville 8Patrick Henry-Roanoke 64, Salem 43Timberlake Christian 46, Blue Ridge Christian 22William Fleming 45, Franklin County 34
ODAC Hoops: Roanoke men win conference opener, Lynchburg women fall to Bridgewater
ROANOKE, Va. โ After losing its season opener to Greensboro on Wednesday, the Roanoke College Maroons opened up ODAC play with much more intensity, leading to a 66-55 win over Hampden-Sydney. The Maroons, who were picked 4th as preseason favorites, welcomed the return of former Northside Viking Kasey Draper who made his season debut--tallying 16 points and 10 rebounds. At the Hive in Lynchburg, the women opened up ODAC play with Bridgewater. On the road, the Ferrum women also came up short to Randolph-Macon. The Yellow Jackets saw 4 players notch double-digit scoring performances including Cheridan Hatfield who lead with 16 points and Aimee Debell who added 15 points and 19 rebounds.
Radfordโs Lytton commits to Boston College
RADFORD, Va. โ Standout kicker Conor Lytton committed to take his talents to Boston College. The senior made it official on Monday morning after fielding offers from the likes of Rutgers and UConn. The 6-foot-2 kicker garnered all district and all region honors during his time as a Bobcat, which included game-winning kicks in big games.
Twenty 3-pointers carry the Hokies past Coppin State
The Hokies had several runs in the second half, including a nine-point run to go ahead 57-32 at the 14-minute mark. Another run followed a Coppin State timeout late in the second half. Coppin State went on a 9-0 run in the last minutes of the game, but it wasnโt enough to make up the lost ground against the Hokies. The Hokies held the lead throughout the game, scoring 58 points in the second half to win 97-57 against the Eagles. GAME NOTES-The Hokies forced 18 turnovers leading to 30 of the Hokiesโ points.
Armstrong, balance lead Virginia past Boston College, 43-32
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. โ Brennan Armstrong threw for a touchdown and ran 60 yards for another as Virginia beat Boston College 43-32 for its first victory ever against the Eagles. โBrennan Armstrong continues to be exceptional and continues to get better and better and better,โ said head coach Bronco Mendenahll. I think theyโre coached well. And I think their culture is strong I think theyโre very competitive. Iโm happy for our team.โโI think Iโm getting better every game.
Franklin County high school sees 7 student-athletes make college commitments
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. โ Seven Franklin County student athletes made decisions on where they will take their talents after leaving the Eagles nest. The school had commitments from itโs soccer, lacrosse and baseball programs. Maddie Chitwood will play soccer at the University of Lynchburg. Oscar Garcia will do the same at Bridgewater and his teammate Julian Nichols will be on the pitch at Ferrum. John Michael Holley will play baseball for Averett while his teammate Michael Williams will take the diamond at nearby Radford University.
Malcolm Jenkins says therapy helps him cope with stress
Malcolm Jenkins is passionate about many subjects, including mental health awareness. Going to weekly therapy helps him cope with stress and he wants young men to know itโs not a weakness. Jenkins, a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Saints and Eagles, spent time Tuesday with students in New Orleans talking about the importance of mental health and psychological effects of racism. โWeโre using the film `Black Boys' to really create some more dialogue among Black boys and be able to create spaces where they can feel comfortable in their own skin,โ Jenkins said. In the third quarter of that game, Jenkins wasnโt on the field for a third-and-1 play that the Chargers converted.
Auburn boys clinch Class 1 state title, second in school history
RINER, Va. โ Last Thursday, the Auburn boys basketball team was patiently awaiting their 8 p.m. tip against Matthews in the Class 1 state basketball championship. โOnce we saw the NCAA cancelled all their tournaments, we were like, oh no this isnโt good,โ junior Reed Underwood said. โThen when we saw the VHSL cancelled all theirs, we realized, ours was probably next.โAs they watched the Class 2 championship unfold, so did their fate. Auburn would be declared the Class 1 co-champions, and not play a game. โThen we were just like, weโre state champs, co-champs.โAnd as they rolled into the parking lot of the school that night, the Riner community was waiting.