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Dukes selected second in Preseason Sun Belt Men’s Basketball Poll
James Madison men's basketball was selected to finish second in the Preseason Sun Belt Coaches Poll, while Preston Fowler and Gage Lattimore earned Second Team All-Conference honors and K.J. Windham was named Third Team All-Conference, as announced by the league on Monday afternoon.
JMU Women’s Basketball picked to win the Sun Belt again
For the fourth consecutive season, James Madison women's basketball was voted the top team in the Sun Belt Conference, while Bree Robinson (First Team), Zakiya Stephenson (Second Team), and Grace McDonough (Third Team) collected Preseason All-Sun Belt nods, as announced by the league on Monday afternoon.
2 days ago in Sports
Bridgewater’s Burke, Grefe earn weekly ODAC football honors
Parker Burke and Aiden Grefe of the Bridgewater College football team have been named ODAC Players of the Week after their clutch performances in BC's victory over Washington and Lee on Saturday.
2 days ago in Sports
JMU Field Hockey defeats Central Michigan on Sunday, 3-1
A balanced and efficient offensive performance propelled James Madison field hockey (7-6, 6-1 MAC) to its sixth consecutive victory as the Dukes defeated Central Michigan 3-1 on Senior Day Sunday afternoon at the JMU Field Hockey Complex.
3 days ago in High School Sports, Local, Sports
Dukes dominate Georgia State, 49-22, to stay unbeaten
James Madison tallied 515 yards of total offense and went a perfect 6-for-6 in the red zone in a 49-22 win over Georgia State on Saturday afternoon at Bridgeforth Stadium.
3 days ago in High School Sports, Local, Sports
Bridgewater rallies to stun Washington and Lee on last play, 22-21
The Bridgewater College football team knocked off Washington and Lee 22-21 on Saturday, scoring a touchdown and converting a two-point try as time expired to secure the walk-off victory.
3 days ago in High School Sports, Local, Sports
High School Scores from Around Virginia
HARRISONBURG VA: (Rocktown Now) – In Week 8 of High School football, The Shenandoah Valley saw several dominant performances Friday…
4 days ago in High School Sports, Local, Sports
Turner Ashby defeats East Rock 37-13
With the win Turner Ashby is 6-1 on the season. East Rockingham falls to 6-2.
4 days ago in High School Sports, Local, Sports
Area High School Football Scoreboard – Friday, 10/16
Area High School Football Scoreboard - Friday, 10/16
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2 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
UPDATE: Harrisonburg Police seeking public’s help in identifying woman
The Harrisonburg Police Department is investigating an incident on October 19 in which officers responded to the 100 block of Clinton St. for a reported threats/intimidation call.
3 hours ago in Community, Entertainment, Local
New exhibition celebrates Bridgewater College mascot
“Time Travel with Ernie: The Life and Legacy of Ernie the Eagle” runs from October 23, 2026, through April 9, 2027, in the Forrer Learning Commons on the BC campus.
5 hours ago in Features, Local, Native Advertising, Pet of the Week
Meet Gigi and Bubbers | RHSPCA Pets of the Week
Meet Gigi and Bubbers, our RHSPCA Pets of the Week.
11 hours ago in Local
Gov. Spanberger calls for 6 year freeze to electricity rates
The governor called on NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy to freeze residential electricity rates for six years and triple monthly customer bill credits as conditions of any merger.