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He’s number one…again! Eli Sullivan, an 11-year-old Henley student, competed in the cadet class of the World Horseshoe Tournament in Lansing, Michigan in July, and held on to his first-place status. Sullivan, who has also won three Virginia State Championships, faced other top young pitchers in an intense competition over several days. The World Tournament is sponsored by the...
The Crozet Gators secured another Jefferson Swim League championship after sweeping in various events during the two-day swim meet held at the Brooks Family YMCA July 29 and 30, securing 2,424 points to claim the title.
The Gators amassed points in a wide variety of events to win against Boar’s Head Swim Club, Hollymead, Fry’s Spring, and Glenmore, the teams...
Crozet’s Peachtree 12U Softball team experienced an unparalleled season, setting a number of records and securing the program’s first-ever Babe Ruth State Championship following a 7-0 state tournament win in Manassas in early July. This win marked the team’s first state title following two seasons finishing in the runner-up position. The team followed up the state victory by winning...
Sixteen-year-old Thomas Heilman, a Western Albemarle High School rising junior, has had a pretty interesting summer so far. In June, he went to the U.S. Swimming National Championships and broke a 200m butterfly age-group record held for 22 years by superstar Michael Phelps. He qualified for the U.S. National Team in the 200m and 100m butterfly by finishing second...
There are few areas as ideal for mountain biking as Crozet, a town that boasts some of the highest elevations and most accessible mountain biking in the region. Crozet’s Jackie Neilon discovered her own passion for cycling and later mountain biking following an injury to her Iliotibial Band, a tendon that runs the length of the thigh, after which...
The Western Albemarle High School boys soccer program had an impressive season, with the junior varsity team going undefeated and the varsity team claiming their first Jefferson District Title in nearly a decade. The varsity team was led by head coach Michael Nafziger and finished with an overall record of 15-3-1, which included defeating the eventual 4-A state champions,...
In a remarkable final game to end their triumphant season, the Western Albemarle girls lacrosse program claimed their first state championship since 2010 with a 14-11 victory against the Dominion Titans June 10. Last year the Warriors lost the state championship to Dominion in a tight 8-2 game, but this season they departed the field victorious.
Maggie Craytor was integral...
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Eli Sullivan, Crozet Horseshoe Prodigy, Best in World
He’s number one…again! Eli Sullivan, an 11-year-old Henley student, competed in the cadet class of the World Horseshoe Tournament in Lansing, Michigan in July,...
Crozet Gators Defend Their JSL Championship Title
The Crozet Gators secured another Jefferson Swim League championship after sweeping in various events during the two-day swim meet held at the Brooks Family...
Peachtree 12U Softball All Stars Bring Home Program’s First Babe Ruth State &...
Crozet’s Peachtree 12U Softball team experienced an unparalleled season, setting a number of records and securing the program’s first-ever Babe Ruth State Championship following...
Thomas Heilman vs. The World
Sixteen-year-old Thomas Heilman, a Western Albemarle High School rising junior, has had a pretty interesting summer so far. In June, he went to the...
Crozet Mountain Biker Jackie Neilon Second in State
There are few areas as ideal for mountain biking as Crozet, a town that boasts some of the highest elevations and most accessible mountain...
WAHS Boys Soccer Claims First District Title in Nine Years
The Western Albemarle High School boys soccer program had an impressive season, with the junior varsity team going undefeated and the varsity team claiming...
Girls Lacrosse Earns State Championship and Coach of the Year After Undefeated Season
In a remarkable final game to end their triumphant season, the Western Albemarle girls lacrosse program claimed their first state championship since 2010 with...
