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WRIC 8 Sports Director. Virginia Tech Alum.
Joined December 2011
The first @CGBaseballCamp of the summer got underway this week. And this little leaguer came out to Clark-LeClair for one reason. "to hit dingers". Tune into @wnct9 @9OYSSports tonight at 5:00 to hear more about what's going on at the camp and how to sign up for future camps.
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What a day for @CornellPowell17. The former @JHRoseAthletics star turned @ClemsonFB receiver was drafted 181st overall by the @Chiefs today in the fifth round. Here's Powell recapping his phone call with Chiefs head coach Andy Reid. 👇
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Sean Thompson was introduced as the @VCUBaseball head coach on Monday. He is the 3rd head coach in 4 years for the Rams and also the youngest active head coach in all of DI Baseball(28). Today I caught up with @SeanThompsonVCU to discuss his promotion to head coach. @8NEWS
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Had to make sure the Hokies were represented at the National Championship.
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New UVA head coach Ryan Odom on VCU's "very competitive" counteroffer and why UVA was a perfect fit for him. "It has nothing to do with money.". "I was not leaving for other places; this was the place for me to leave for.". @VCU_Hoops @UVAMensHoops @8NEWS
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New VCU Coach @pmjr10 on if VCU is just a "Stepping Stone Job". "I have dreamt big dreams, but I don't know if I've ever dreamed this big at a place like VCU. Hopefully, that tells you what you need to know about my feelings being here.". @8NEWS @VCU_Hoops
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Big Update! Last weekend I graduated from Virginia Tech with a Degree in Multimedia Journalism. Today I accepted a full-time job at WOAY an ABC affiliate in Oak Hill, West Virginia. I will be the Weekend Sports Anchor and Sports Reporter for the next year.
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What an emotional game for VCU. They're going dancing. Here is what some of the players had to say following the win in DC. "Grateful to be a kid from the city have a chance to play for VCU and to bring home a championship.". Recap tonight on 8News. @8NEWS @VCU_Hoops
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BREAKING NEWS! (1). It is with a full heart that I announce that after a life changing three years this will be my final week at WAAY31. In the coming weeks I will be returning home to Virginia with the task to revive the sports department at @8NEWS in Richmond.
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Virginia Tech game with Notre Dame announced as primetime matchup on ABC @ 8:00PM next saturday.
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I caught up with coach Philip Martelli following his first pitch at the Diamond today ahead of the VCU game. Asked him about his throw and if he's been able to explore the city at all. He responded, "The Transfer portal is the biggest thing that we have to explore ."
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Something to end your Sunday with. Does NOT get better
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Max Shulga was named the @A10MBB Player of the Year today. He averaged 15.5 PPG, 3.8 APG, 5.9 RPG and 1.9 SPG. Here's 90 seconds of him being absolutely filthy this year. Because why not @VCU_Hoops @VCUAthletics @8NEWS
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Not sure why Mexico registering on the richter scale is such a big deal when it happens in Blacksburg every Saturday.
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UPDATE:. With a full heart I have to announce that tonight’s show on @WOAYNewsWatch will be my final one. I’ll be leaving the mountain state to head to @wnct9 in Greenville NC, to be their new Weekend Sports Anchor. Thank you to everyone in WV, it’s been an amazing year.
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VCU Men's Basketball received the 30th most poll points in this week's AP Top 25. It's the most they've received all season. They were voted as high as 21st by one voter. The Rams have not been inside the Top-25 since the 2020 season.
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My favorite days on the job are the ones when I'm on the sidelines of big games for moments like this. @ECUPiratesFB led by 14 late in the 4th and needed a stop and that's when Ja'Quan McMillian came up with this INT then joined me in the end zone to celebrate the win.
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The Rams are headed to the NCAA Tournament following a dramatic 68-63 win over George Mason in the A10 Tournament. I was able to catch up with head coach Ryan Odom moments after the final buzzer and in his words "These kids earned it.". @8NEWS @VCU_Hoops
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THANK YOU EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA!. It has been an absolute pleasure serving this community that I've called home over the past two years. Next up? Huntsville, Alabama. I will be the new sports director at @WAAYTV starting in August. My last Sunday Knight Thought: Thank You
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It was great to see @D_styles4 back on the floor tonight for the @kinstonmbb team against Washington. The future @UNC_Basketball player returned to play following an injury on opening night and scored 17 in his return. More highlights and sound tonight on @wnct9
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BREAKING NEWS:. AHSAA Evacuates Legacy Arena. Hearing rumors of shots fired at the BJCC Campus. Hysteria as fans rush for cover at the AHSAA State Championships
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Looks like our friend Parker has gone National.😂😂.
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What a fun and busy day covering the 2024 ACC Football Kickoff in Charlotte. @accnetwork . Big shoutout to @KyronDrones for taking the time to chat with me about the upcoming season and the work he and the @HokiesFB have put in over the offseason. @8NEWS @ACCFootball
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Man its FUN here at @ElevateTheStage at the @VonBraunCenter. @AuburnGym having a blast competing here in Huntsville. Check out some of the sights and sounds of this event tonight at 10 on @WAAYTV @HSVsports
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Full circle moment for me in Blacksburg today getting to cover my alma mater. From graduate in 2018 to Sports Director in Richmond at @wric8 in 2024 it’s been an incredible ride, excited for the future!
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I’m so humbled to have been honored with two awards from the Virginias AP Broadcasters for both:. Best TV Sports Anchor and Best Sports Operation of the Virginias. Thanks to everyone that has shown me support this past year in bringing back sports coverage to @8NEWS
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Phil Martelli Jr. makes his entrance at the Siegel Center. His Dad Phil Martelli is alongside him and the first thing he did was come over and greet the Rams players that are here in attendance. @8NEWS
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Here’s a look at the staple in this one HUGE dunk to end the game from Mark Glen. Bluefield win the AA Region 3 Section 2 Championship. 49-42. Full highlights tonight at 11. #WVPrepBB
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VCU is off to a 1-0 start following an 84-65 win over Bellarmine. But the night's highlight was easily Joe Bamisile's near back-to-back dunks in the second half and he gave us all a hilarious play-by-play of what was going through his mind during the plays. @VCU_Hoops
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Phil Martelli Jr. on the news breaking that he was heading to VCU, and if the reports are true that Phil Martelli Sr. will be on staff. "Anywhere I would be he would have a role. what that looks like, I don't know yet. ". @VCU_Hoops @8NEWS @pmjr10
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Okay you guys have got to see this. Have you ever seen an UNDERCLASSMEN high school girls basketball player with this much swagger to her game?. Meet Skylar Davidson from Wyoming East.
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Very pleased and excited to announce that I was hired as the voice and director of media relations for the @GBBullfrogs for this summer!.
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Anyone that knows me knows my favorite thing about Huntsville has been the @trashpandas. So of course I had show my appreciation with a Trash Pandas Pumpkin.
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Don’t care who you root for on Saturdays. This one doesent add up. SVP as always, explains it perfect.
.@notthefakeSVP lays out why he believes the NCAA’s decision on Brock Hoffman is wrong. Hoffman, who transferred to Virginia Tech to help care for his mother, was denied his appeal for an immediate-eligibility waiver and will sit out this season.
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Happy to share with my friends and family that for this semester I will be a sports reporter and anchor for WVVA in Bluefield.
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Hello North Alabama!. I finally made my @WAAYTV debut tonight. Looking forward to hanging out with you all nightly at 6 and 10 and I’m SO excited to be working with @LyndenBlake and @MaxCohan to bring you great local sports coverage from around the area.
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New Longwood head coach Roy Noe talks about his new head coaching job at @LongwoodBase. Coming up tonight on @8NEWS hear from Longwood AD Tim Hall on his new hire.
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STATE CHAMPIONS! . JH Rose (@JHRbaseball) wins their first state title since 2008. 7th under head coach Ronald Vincent. The Rampants won 6 straight road playoff games. Over 1500 miles. Danny Sadler was named game MVP. #NCHSAABaseball #NCHSAABASE @9OYSSports @wnct9
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Last Saturday @HokiesMBB got a 78-56 win over Syracuse in a game in which @5Alive_ broke the school record for career assists surpassing the great Bimbo Coles. I was able to catch up with the now Greenbrier East Head Coach. Here's Coles' reaction of his record falling. #Hokies
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Joe Bamisile scored 15 points in the win. @VCU_Hoops . 5-10 FG, 3-6 3PT, 7 Reb. Max Shulga was originally on a P.I.T. Roster but is no longer listed on any teams. Joe's team will play tomorrow in the winners bracket at 9PM.
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Scene from the @WAAYTV studios here on Monte Sano. @jeffcastlewx keeping the WAAY team and our viewers safe from our little bunker.
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More than excited to join the WOAY family! For the Hampton-Roads sticklers of course I’m from Suffolk! Can’t wait to cover everything from: Virginia Tech, West Virginia, Marshall, the Greenbrier Classic, to local sports!
Welcome to the WOAY Sports Team @NolanKnightJr! Nolan is originally from Virginia Beach, and is excited to meet the area teams & athletes in Southern West Virginia!
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Hokies lost to JMU in 2010 (while ranked 13th) and won the ACC Championship that same year. Seasons not over for Hokies 1-0 in the ACC.
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More from @VCU_Hoops Media Day:. Ryan Odom on his mindset two weeks before the season here in 2024 compared to two weeks before the season in 2023. "Right now we are in a much stronger position than we were a year ago at this time. ". @8NEWS
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Growing up Virginia Tech was my dream school. Now I’m an alumni. Go Hokies
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PERSONAL NEWS:. Tonight���s Final Score will be my last show at @wnct9. Be sure to tune in at 11:00 as I share with you the weekends biggest sports stories as well as say goodbye to eastern North Carolina.
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Mae Jemison’s season comes to an end in the Elite Eight. Great first year for head coach Jeremey Byrum @jemisonhoops finishes their season 18-16 and just one game short of Birmingham.
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Thought it was right to keep tonight's Sunday Knight Thought simple. Kobe you'll be missed
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Minges Coliseum has a new wrap for 2020. Stretches only on the broadcast side of the coliseum. Branding has been key focus for Jon Gilbert, it’s a clean look.
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The Atlee Raiders are Class 4 State Champions!. The Raiders take down Varina 66-44 to claim their first state championship in School History. Highlights and postgame reaction coming up tonight on @8NEWS @AtleeAthletics @AtleeFootball @AthleticsVarina @AtleeBaseball
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The 6A State Champion @HHSTigerSports Baseball team is in the house for tonight’s @trashpandas game.
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Phil Martelli Jr. is being introduced today on the 14-year anniversary of VCU’s win over Kansas in the 2011 Elite Eight. Check out the old 8-News Live Truck taken over by the Ram faithful. @8NEWS @VCU_Hoops
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The VCU Rams @VCUBaseball host UVA for the final time at the Diamond tonight. VCU, after starting the year 4-19, has now won 6 of their last 8, and first-year head coach @SeanThompsonVCU is happy with where is team is headed. More tonight at 6:00 on @8NEWS
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I think it's safe to say we've come a long way in the past 14 months. @ECUBaseball @ECUAthletics. Can't wait to see the Pirates in action again this weekend.
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It was a sell-out crowd tonight at John Marshall. The #9 Nationally ranked Justices took down a REALLY good Hopewell team tonight 77-57. More tonight on @8NEWS . @HHS_VA_Sports @JMJusticesFB @HHS_HOOPS_VA @Shawn5k__ @_rxprell
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ECU Punter Jonn Young the biggest storyline from ECU media day. Check out this stache. A little #ForTheBrand if you will! @PatMcAfeeShow
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This is awesome to see. Glad your surgery went well @JaquanYulee2. Get well soon man.
A beautiful sight at today’s practice: Jaquan Yulee walked out of the Shewey Building and joined his teammates (briefly) at practice. Every player and coach hugged and greeted Yulee. #HerdFamily | @JaquanYulee2
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I would say if you're a Hokie fan you need to watch this. Butttt I think it's safe to say if you're a football fan you need to watch this.
We're in the endgame now. The Virginia Tech Football: Endgame trailer is officially live!.
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A PACKED house for the Henny Derby! . My biggest takeaway from being in Richmond these past few weeks is the support of their local teams. Ivy, Squirrels, Kickers it’s been impressive! @RichmondKickers @richmondivysc @GoSquirrels @8NEWS
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Alabama has ARRIVED! . Awesome scene from the Indianapolis Airport as the Crimson Tide touch down in Indy for the #CFPlayoff National Championship. Hear from head coach Nick Saban coming up at 6:00 on @WAAYTV. #RollTide #GoDawgs
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This is the scene outside of @HHSPantherHoops!. Hundreds lined up to get inside Huntsville’s Gym. To see the panthers take on Sparkman. You could say this game means something. @SparkmanAD @SparkmanHoops @HSVsports @huntsville
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Phil Martelli Jr. takes the stand at his introductory press conference. “This program belongs to the entire VCU community” “Our goal each and everyday is to make you proud”. Hear more from him tonight on @8NEWS . @VCU_Hoops @pmjr10 @PhilMartelli
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Here’s your feel good video of the day. Surprising mom with a visit.
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Tonight before the Lee-Jemison game at @leehighhsv former star guard @jacari_lane5 had his jersey retired. The ASUN player of the week even had @UNA_Basketball coach Tony Pujol in the house for the event.
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Here at Fayetteville High School where Luke Vass scored his 1000th point. He’ll go down as the last player to ever accomplish the feat at Fayetteville. See how he did it tonight at 11!
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This was a nice surprise to wake up to. 2012 Nolan’s pretty excited about this. ✔️.
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I think it's safe to say that @Tgetsbuckss23 is special. The @FCHSsportsJags senior and @PackMensBball commit scored FIFTY tonight for the Jags in a 86-78 win over an undefeated Trinty Team. Here's him after the game and just about every point.
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My dad wins Halloween every year. This year Gortons fisherman.
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7A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME ONE HIGHLIGHTS. @BJHSBaseball vs Central . Bob Jones 6.Central 1. The Patriots are a win away from their first state championship in school history. Game two set for 4:00 tomorrow at Jacksonville State. More on today's showdown at 6 and 10 on @WAAYTV
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What an awesome event at Randolph-Macon today. The 10th Annual @BigRiverRivalry All-Star Game took place today. The South took down the North 20-19 in overtime in an instant classic. @3talkk North MVP.@brycetheathlete South MVP. Highlights ⬇️
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There are not many people like Delmar Williams of Florence. The 42-year-old has been inspiring fans in the Shoals for years from his beautiful national anthems to his jaw-dropping half-court shots. There isn't much that Delmar can't do.
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This is my parents Christmas card. They are so proud of it. They call it "The empty nesters"
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Four area athletes will be playing in this year's @BlueGreyFB Game this upcoming Saturday. @DHCATHLETICS's Panda Askew (@paskew20).@JHRoseAthletics's Storm James (@StormJames6) and Elic Haddock (@elichaddock) .@HavelockHigh's Zaphyere Harvey. Good luck this Saturday guys!
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Can't get over the atmosphere at Huntsville High tonight. Tonight's featured games:.@HHSPantherHoops 65, @AHS_Aggies 49.@SparkmanHoops 65, @GrissomHoops 58. Panthers will take on Sparkman for the area title Friday night. Full scoreboard on .Highlights⬇️
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365 days sports reporting at @SportsWOAY I’ve enjoyed every minute. Even the off air antics 😂
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@omwhitmireTV @SportsCenter @thejacksonreece @MAMustangsFB Alternate angle, what a catch @thejacksonreece
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Happy Fathers Day to all the Sports Dads out there.
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Touched down in Norfolk for some family time. So won’t be as active on the ol twitter-sphere. @MaxCohan will have all your North Alabama news for the next week!
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When it's Saturday night and you're nearly done with a 15 hour day following:. 5 hours on the road.2 State Championship games.1 ECU baseball win.and the greatest rivalry in sports. I love this job🍻
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VCU's Max Shulga was named the @A10MBB Player of the Year. Let me be the first to say it was DESERVED, the guy has been incredible this season.
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Former East Carolina Baseball (@ECUBaseball) RHP Michael Wright (@Mikewright_Os) has found a home in the KBO with the NC Dino's. Through 3 starts Wright is posting a 1.69 ERA and a 2-0 record. Mike took the time (13-hour difference) to talk with me this week. Check it out 👇
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Virginia Tech represented in the top five. The growth @BillRoth_ and the Virginia Tech School of Communication have made over the past five years is incredible. So proud to be a @commvt alum.
🎓 Unveiling the Top 2️⃣0️⃣ sports broadcasting schools. The pride and passion you have for your school is awesome. Love it! The list, of course, is subjective. Strong arguments can be made for many schools not on the list. 📰
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Nice crowd here at The Diamond for tonight’s @VCUBaseball game vs @HokiesBaseball. Highlights tonight on @8NEWS
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6A NW Region Final:. @HazelGreenHigh 48.Mortimer Jordan 38. The ladies quest for a fifth straight state title continues.
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Back to Back to Back to Back State Champions!. John Marshall claims the Class 2 State Championship 107-81!. Full game recap tonight at 11:00. @JayemMarshall @8NEWS
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WAAY's 31 Teams in 31 Days -- Day 16: Sparkman Senators . #31in31. (@SparkmanAD @SHSSenators @SenatorsFB). Full Story:
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Happy Father’s Day to all you dads out there. Feel free to use this joke to annoy your kids. (Instagram: @NolanKnightJr )
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Varina is headed to the Class 4 State Championship!. Here are the highlights from the Blue Devils 28-0 win over Tuscarora. Next up Phoebus for the State Title. @AthleticsVarina @VarinaFootball @RecruitingVHSFB @8NEWS
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This Media thing is pretty cool. I was able to play the Greenbrier. Home of PGA’s A tribute to our Military at the Greenbrier. (Formerly The Greenbrier Classic). It’s as beautiful as advertised.
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The @FCHSsportsJags will play for their THIRD straight state title this Saturday. Here's what head coach Larry Williford had to say after the Jags punched their ticket to another championship.
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Former @ECUPiratesFB CB Josh Hawkins made the most of his time in the XFL and signed this week with the Falcons. A big thank you to @28degreess for taking the time to talk with me about the league and his new shot in Atlanta. and he's got a special message for Greenville!
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Things may seem smooth on air. However, we all have those awkward handshake moments.😂😂 @DigbyMatt
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Powell will go from catching passes from the best College QB in @Trevorlawrencee, to catching passes from the best NFL QB in @PatrickMahomes. He has the best luck ever👇
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In the age of the transfer portal, it's rare for a player to stick around if they don't play right away. Cornell Powell waited for his time at Clemson and it paid off, racking up 882 yards receiving and catching 7 touchdowns his senior year. "Makes it so much more worth it"👇
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An Alabama fan was knocked unconscious by Alabama security following the game. The fan rushed the field and as you can see over my left shoulder was tackled hard. He was able to walk away under his own power in handcuffs with the Police.
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Officially adding “Popcorn Catching” to the resume. A little corny 🌽 but pretty excited about my snag😂🍿🍿
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