For his efforts in the 35–29 win over Atlantic Shores Christian to send North Cross to the VISAA Division II state championship, North Cross’ Jaziel Hart is your Player of the Week.

North Cross channeled last year’s disappointment of missing a championship three-peat into a powerful postseason start.

Back at it again, North Cross faced Hargrave at Willis Field this afternoon.

North Cross and Blue Ridge faced off this week in Salem for the first time since their intense state championship game last fall in St. George, Virginia.

The highly touted defensive back committed to Penn State.

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He went 12-of-13 for 217 yards and had 4 touchdowns

North Cross advances to state title game, looking for third straight VISAA DII Championship

Raiders won the battle in the trenches to defeat a stout Saints program

It’s the dawn of a new era at North Cross with a new coaching staff but their goal to reach the mountain top is the same.

Named after the former longtime coach and athletic director, 12 different schools will take part in Saturday's event.

The back-to-back state champion Raiders open the season under first year coach Dwayne Priest.

North Cross sends two hockey athletes to next level

The Raiders veteran baseball coach is set to retire at the end of the season.

The Raiders captured a second straight VISAA state title on Saturday.

North Cross defeated Blue Ridge school 35-7 to win the state football championship in Division II of the VISAA

Raiders advances to VISAA DII State Final

North Cross fell to Benedictine, 34-7.

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Oak Hill red team and James River also among the winners on Saturday at the Cregger Center.

North Cross blanked Atlantic Shores to avenge last year's state finals loss.

The Raiders complimentary style of play yielded a huge margin of victory in the VISAA DII Semifinals.

They went on to a 44-20 victory, defeating Blue Ridge School.

North Cross 49 East Mont 0

Our 1st and 10 Camp tour rolls on to North Cross where the Raiders are boasting the biggest roster they’ve ever seen.

The event, originally scheduled for Friday and Saturday, featured a slate of 8 games on Saturday along with the inaugural 3-point contest.

North Cross defended their home turf with a big win against Hargrave.

North Cross picked up another win on Friday afternoon.

North Cross was one of the handful of teams able to have somewhat of a fall season in 2020. Although they only played four games, they put up big numbers in all of the wins. They also had a complete offseason, creating a bit of normalcy for the Raiders who are back stronger and faster after nine months.

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ROANOKE, Va. – It’s always a good day when we get to see schools sending their players off to the next level, especially after a year like this. On Friday, North Cross linebacker Michael Mack put pen to paper with the Naval Academy to play football. Mack helped lead the Raiders to a VISAA State Championship in 2019 and earned all conference and all state honors that year.

ROANOKE, Va. – On Friday, North Cross senior James Jackson signed to play football at UVA with plans to enroll early in January. He had 77 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, and 9 sacks during this fall’s shortened season. Patrick Henry’s Trace Pedigo also put pen to paper. While he’s hopeful for a senior season, he’s ready for the next chapter. Just being able to actually go play division I sports is God’s blessing,” he said.

Roanoke, Va. – North Cross’s football game against Woodberry Forest set for Saturday at 1 p.m. has been canceled. The change occurs due to a single positive test at North Cross. Coach Stephen Alexander says his team hopes to be ready to play against Fork Union Military Academy next Friday. That contest is scheduled for Friday at 4 p.m. at Fork Union. The Raiders are the defending VISAA Division II State champions, and are currently 2-0 on the season.

Roanoke, VA. – After weeks of uncertainty, North Cross head football coach Stephen Alexander finally knows he will see his team play football this fall. The Raiders are coming off of a VISAA Division II State title in 2019, and while they did lose a few seniors, Alexander is confident in the weapons he still has. We have two seniors who are college level players and some new guys that will be pretty good as well,” Alexander says. “I don’t think we have a secret weapon, I think we’re all pretty pretty deadly wherever you put us on the field,” Cann says. North Cross is set to open the season on Friday night the 18th against the Virginia Spartans home school squad.

ROANOKE, Va. Tuesday marks day two and the first full day back at Roanoke Valley Christian Schools. At North Cross, students return to campus on September 8. Head of School Christian Proctor said they are as ready as they can be. At North Cross, face masks will be required, as well. Plus, all students, staff and faculty will be tested for COVID-19 before and during the school year.

ROANOKE, Va. – High school basketball players from around the Roanoke Valley played on Roanoke’s largest stage this weekend. The annual tournament at the Berglund Center showcased the area’s largest rivalries, including William Fleming vs. Patrick Henry and North Cross vs. Roanoke Catholic. Lea said he organized the tournament to unite the city and the county through sports. Money received from the tournament will go to non-profits in the Roanoke Valley.

ROANOKE, Va. - North Cross advanced to the VISAA Division II State championship game by defeating Atlantic Shores Christian 40-0. The Raiders move to 10-1 on the season. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.