Fleming’s coaching duo: Teaching the game of life through the skills of basketball
ROANOKE, Va. – He’s been a fixture at William Fleming High School for nearly three decades, with the title of ‘Top Colonel’ for 18 years. Boys basketball head coach, Jeffrey “Mickey” Hardy has passed on his passion for the game to some of the best talent to come from the Star City with one goal in mind. Just as Michael Jordan had Scotty Pippen, Mickey Hardy has his own right-hand man, in assistant coach Marshall Ashford. That’s when he learned more about this standout JUCO player, Jeff “Mickey” Hardy. One on one with Mickey Hardy
Recruiting reality: The impact no fall season has on college football recruiting
ROANOKE, Va. – In July, the Virginia High School League announced it would be suspending its fall sports season to the spring. No fall season has left local high school athletes like Radford senior Pj Prioleau wondering what’s next. “So senior season was going to be a big one.”He’s not alone. William Byrd senior Bryson Lutz was depending on his senior season to seal a chance at the next level. “It’s a mouthpiece that makes for more efficiency for the kids, and me as well.”And as Leftwich says, the Twitter recruiting is an all-day, every day deal.
Ferrum football hosts annual Hank Norton Memorial Golf Tournament
Dozens of current and former Ferrum college football players came together for the 2020 Hank Norton Memorial Golf Tournament at Botetourt Golf and Swim Club. The outing serves as a fundraiser and great event for fellowship, giving former players the chance to have a homecoming of sorts while paying homage Norton who left a lasting legacy at Ferrum College. Former NFL star Chris Warren made a return trip to the valley, while Virginia Tech Hall of Famer and former NBA star Dell Curry made a celebrity guest appearance. Hes also the the brother-in-law of first year head coach Cleive Adams, who led the event for the first time since taking over the helm at Ferrum. Its a great program and you can see it here with the support, Curry said.
Active shooter training held at Ferrum College
FRANKLIN Co. - The Franklin County Sheriff's office held an active shooter course at Ferrum College today. The course incorporated the latest tactics for law enforcement and public safety response to active shooter scenarios. Virginia State Police, the Franklin County Department of Public Safety and Virginia Conservation Police also participated.
Active shooter training held at Ferrum College
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – The Franklin County Sheriff's Office held an active shooter course at Ferrum College today. The course incorporated the latest tactics for law enforcement and public safety response to active shooter scenarios. Virginia State Police, the Franklin County Department of Public Safety and Virginia Conservation Police also participated.