William Byrd came into the game needing a win to try to qualify for a tough 3D playoff field.

Franklin County and Staunton River faced off in a competitive matchup that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

Lord Botetourt welcomed Staunton River for a Blue Ridge District matchup, where the Cavaliers have dominated recently.

William Fleming traveled to Staunton River Friday night for a Blue Ridge District showdown. The Golden Eagles defeated the Colonels by one point in last year’s contest to earn a trip to the postseason and Fleming was looking for revenge.

Magna Vista has been a force to be reckoned with this season, but Staunton River put up a strong battle against the Warriors last season.

Pulaski County returned to action at home after a bye week, facing Staunton River in a highly anticipated matchup.

Week 2 of 1st and 10 high school football kicked off tonight with a highly anticipated matchup in Moneta.

Golden Eagles open the season with first-year coach Clay Feazell.

Five of the Golden Eagles' sports programs were represented in addition to Emma Bays heading to K-State for Rodeo.

Lord Botetourt girls coach Renee Favaro selected as Coach of the Year.

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The 2015 SRHS graduate has spent the last 8 years on staff.

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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.

Cavs were victorious on Friday night, 62-6.

The Warriors defeated the Golden Eagles, 41-6.

We start out in Class 3 132 lb, Noah Nininger of Staunton River against Phoenix Alyea of Skyline.

VHSL State Wrestling Championships for Classes 1, 2, and 3 are underway in Salem.

Emory and Henry commit Rhyan Harris scored 38 points in the Highlanders home win.

The Colonels notched another Blue Ridge District road victory on Tuesday night.

The Golden Eagles have eleven student-athletes headed to the next level.

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

Before this season, the last time the Golden Eagles took the court for a game was in February of 2020.

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

Christiansburg left no doubt as to why they’re entering the Region 3D playoffs as the top seed.

The Golden Eagles picked up their fifth win of the season in dramatic fashion on Friday night.

William Byrd took down Staunton River in a final Blue Ridge District matchup for the season.

ROANOKE, Va. – Coming into the night fifth in Region 5D standings with only four teams qualifying this season, William Fleming needed a win. With a decisive 42-0 victory and a loss by Harrisonburg, it’s likely the two teams will flip flop. Fleming certainly won’t be able to coast into the postseason as the Colonels wrap the regular season campaign against Franklin County.

Copyright 2021 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – The Cavaliers defeated the Eagles, 49-6. Lord Botetourt wins on the road against Staunton RiverIf you need help with the Public File, call 540-512-1558.

Copyright 2021 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – 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.

Copyright 2021 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – Despite scoring 15 points in the game’s final minutes, Staunton River still fell on Friday night. Magna Vista wards off late comeback attempt by Staunton River Warriors defeated the Golden Eagles, 49-35If you need help with the Public File, call 540-512-1558.

Bedford, VA – Bedford county student athletes got the green light tonight to get back on the playing field for the VHSL Fall season(transplanted to the spring). The first practices to begin for football, competition cheer and sideline cheer immediately. Cross country, golf and volleyball to begin practices on the February 15th. The decision includes varsity sports at Jefferson Forest, Liberty and Staunton River high schools, involving the Seminole and Blue Ridge districts. Volleyball is approved for play with masks, and JV play beginning in-county only with more discussion coming at the February 18th meeting.