The past two years, James River had just four wins combined, but Coach Jack Baker has the Knights sitting at 5-5 entering the playoffs, visiting Floyd County.

James River returned to action after a bye week, hosting Floyd County on a cold October evening.

Glenvar and James River renewed their rivalry, battling for the Rocking Chair in a Friday night Three Rivers District clash.

James River faced Radford on a rainy night in a high-stakes football game.

Binns' 303 rushing yards and three touchdowns led the Knights to victory over Parry McCluer.

The Knights came out hoping to put on a show for the home stand under coach Jack Baker’s renewed energy.

Coach Jack Baker led James River to Blacksburg for the first-ever meeting between the two schools.

“I’m very excited that I get a chance to work with these kids."

The Highlanders win their third consecutive Three Rivers District championship.

The Salem girls also earned a Region 4D title.

The Maroons and Pioneers are set to meet for the Region 1C Championship.

WATCH: Northside boys clinch Blue Ridge, James River girls move to 19-3 with win

The Knights defeated Marion 3-1.

Region volleyball roundup: James River, Christiansburg take home Region titles

Knights hope that a big boost in off-season workouts will pay off.

The Golden Eagles left New Kent in the dust by 77 points in winning the VHSL State Class 3 wrestling title.

Staunton River looks for a Class 3 Team title repeat in Salem, while William Fleming tries to makes some noise in Class 5 in Virginia Beach.

The Spartans defeated Eastside 3-0 and will host Auburn in the Class 1 semifinals on Tuesday.

James RIver's softball team was well-represented on the VHSL All-State teams.

SW Virginia schools will be well represented in this year's spring jubilee. State semifinals are Friday.

Region Roundup: East Mont girls soccer, Jefferson Forest boys soccer victors in Region Championships.

Glenvar boys and girls soccer programs advance to semifinals while Auburn baseball punches a ticket to the state tournament.

WATCH: James River softball cruises to victory over Alleghany

Stark Jones led Cave Spring with 25 points in the Knights 3D quarterfinals win over Bassett.

Parry McCluer hosted Eastern Montgomery girls in the Pioneer District championship Friday night. The Fighting Blues won in double overtime 55-51.

Glenvar clinched the Region 2C wrestling championship on Saturday at James River High School. The Highlanders had six champions in the finals, including senior Mason Hylton, who won the 132lb class.

The Bobcats dominated the Knights to complete a 1-loss regular season.

The history of the rocking chair dates back to 1996.

It was a quick lead and a strong offensive line that led the Knights to victory.

The Knights hosted their first ever playoff home game in fall 2021.

James River and Auburn played to a 3-3 draw in girls soccer.

Carroll County girls also advanced to the Class 3 Championship.

The high school basketball season has reached the Region semifinal and final rounds.

In the Region 2C semifinals, the James River boys beat Floyd County 74-40 behind a 31 point third quarter. The win secured a spot in the Class 2 State tournament, the first appearance for the Knights since 2011.

Area wrestlers are battling for state medals in Salem in Classes 1, 2, and 3.

Humphries helped lead the Knights to their lone state basketball title.

In what was a close game throughout, the Knights outlasted the Highlanders 50-47.

The Vikings and Knights went toe to toe in a physical, back-and-forth matchup Monday night.

James River beat Staunton River on the road on Tuesday, 62-19.

William Byrd boys and girls teams each earned wins over Hidden Valley.

The 5-seed Bulldogs beat the 4-seed Knights 16-13.

The Bobcats proved to be dangerous with a win against James River, 42-0.

James River made the trip south and went home with a victory in this Three Rivers District match-up on Friday night.

Tied at the half and after three-quarters, Giles and James River played each other tightly on Friday night.

Monday night football action on the high school gridiron served the latest installment of the Rocking Chair rivalry: Glenvar at James River, a matchup the Highlanders haven’t lost since 2013.

The Knights had a 1-5 spring season.

Morgan Marshall wins the 1st and 10 Josh Leonard Courage and Commitment award. Brady Dalton was the 1st and 10 Player of the week for Week 3.

In the second quarter of James River’s game verus Parry McCluer Friday, the Knights got on the board, and they needed the extra point to tie it up. Kicker Morgan Marshall hurried out to the field for the point after attempt.

A big moment of the night in this game was James River’s first female kicker scoring.

Eric is no stranger to the Roanoke Valley. He is a Roanoke native and proud graduate of William Fleming High School.

CARROLL COUNTY, Va. – The Cavaliers are on a roll and didn’t let the Knights slow them down on Friday night. Carroll County hosted James River and beat the Knights, 40-0.

BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. – In our Game of the Week, the Radford Bobcats left no doubt as to who the better team was on Friday night. Late in the third quarter, they scored to take a commanding 46-0 lead and would go on to only allow James River to score one touchdown.

Copyright 2021 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. BUCHANAN, Va. – James River Knights scored 26 unanswered points to beat the Alleghany Mountaineers Friday night, 26-0. James River crowned with season-opening win over Alleghany The Knights won 26-0 Friday nightIf you need help with the Public File, call 540-512-1558.

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Roanoke, Va. – The Lord Botetourt Cavaliers opened their season Wednesday, hosting James River. Kyle Arnholt lead the way for Lord Botetourt with 25 points, and James River’s Patrick Clevenger had 24 for the Knights. Meanwhile, Roanoke County schools hit the practice courts Wednesday after being cleared to compete Tuesday afternoon. The biggest difference since Tuesday is Roanoke County schools have been cleared for competition, which means teams can integrate passing the ball at practice. “You practice every day like you’re going to play so that’s our attitude towards every practice, that you’re going to play.

Buchanan, Va. – It was something that was always talked about, but never realized. James River high school unveiled its new, state of the art, all-weather six lane track. Planning began more than a year ago and Knights athletic director Vincent Wyatt says construction took just 3 months to complete. When I first started coaching here we’d always talk about how it’d be nice if we got a new track. And we have some really good kids, good student-athletes and they came down and loved it from the time they stepped foot on it,” Wyatt said.

In his 6th year at Cave Spring, he helped lead the Knights to a state title under head coach Jacob Gruse. “Coach Gruse, he’s been unbelievable, he’s taught me many things on and off the court but I’m looking forward to the next chapter,” Humphries said. The next chapter is a head coaching position at his alma mater, James River High School. A lot of the pride comes from its only boys basketball state title in 2010, a game Humphries helped win. I’m excited to be back in the community, I know what a great community it is, just happy to compete with them,” he finished.

Salem, Va. – Southwest Virginia’s top team contender in the class 1 ranks remains Rural Retreat. The Knights Mason Stewart won the 138-pound crown with a 5-2 decision, to help his father’s team to a program best--third place team finish. .I"I feel like most of the people on my team know what to do next year, we’re gonna bring it next year. I think they’re going to know how to overcome that and get in the finals next year," Mason Stewart explained. The Blue Demons won this head to head battle with the Trojans at 120, when Brandon Crowder racked up a 3-0 decision win.