In fashioning a seven-game winning streak, the Essex High baseball avoided devastating errors that cost teams games. That wasn’t the case during the Trojans’ Region 1A tournament semifinal match-up with Northumberland. Essex committed four errors during the first two innings that helped Northumberland grab a 4-0 lead en route to an 8-3 victory over the Trojans. The result ended the […]
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Rappahannock Repeats As Region 1A Champ
Landon Schefflein tossed a five-inning two hitter and helped his cause at the plate with three hits as Rappahannock repeated as the Region 1A baseball champion following a 10-0 triumph over Northumberland in the region’s title game. The contest, which was called after 4 ½ innings due to the 10-run mercy rule, was played June 5 in Warsaw. “All we […]
Hill Brothers 1,000-Point Scorers
King and Queen Central High School recently recognized the achievements of the Hill brothers—Gerald (Class of 2019), D’Andre (Class of 2020), and Gerard (Class of 2025)—each of whom has scored over 1,000 career points in basketball. Gerald, with just over 1,000 points, and D’Andre, who tallied an impressive 1,306 points, showcased their incredible talent and passion for the game while […]
Bee Your Best 5K Run/Walk
Saturday’s 14th Annual Bee Your Best 5K Run and Walk in downtown Tappahannock attracted nearly 175 participants. Among the runners/walkers were nearly a dozen members of the 2024 Essex High School state championship football team. The event was managed by Colonial Sports using the Jaguar Race Timing System, and sponsored by the Ledwith-Lewis Free Clinic in Tappahannock. The non-profit Ledwith-Lewis […]
Essex Claims Two Runner-up Finishes At State Track Meet
Essex claimed a pair of runner-up finishes during last weekend’s Virginia High School League Class 1 state track and field championships. In the girls’ meet, the Essex 4X100 meter relay team went to a photo finish with Chilhowie. The Essex foursome of Naveah Gray, Victoria Pierce, Paris Bacon and Amani Brown was clocked in 51.25 seconds. Chilhowie’s winning time was […]
Trojans Breeze In Region Opener
Essex punched across three runs in the opening inning and went on to defeat Middlesex 11-1 in a Region 1A baseball tournament quarterfinal round contest. The game, which was contested under overcast skies, was played May 29 at Ashton Field in Tappahannock. It was called in the bottom of the fifth inning due to the 10-run mercy rule. The win […]
Winning For Cason
The Essex High baseball team dedicated its May 29 Region 1A tournament quarterfinal round victory over Middlesex to the memory of Cason Chilton who passed away unexpectedly on May 17. Cason, a resident of Loretto, played on a variety of youth baseball teams and was looking forward to beginning his high school baseball career next spring after graduation from Aylett […]
Essex Girls’ 4X100 Relay Claims Title
Essex returned home with one title following the May 29 Region 1A track and field championships held at Charles City High School. The Runnin’ Ladies of Troy 4X100 meter relay unit claimed the Region 1A crown with a clocking of 51.63 seconds. The foursome was composed of Naveah Gray, Victoria Pierce, Paris Bacon, and Amani Brown. The best finish for […]
Baseball Greats And The ‘Gas And Flame’ Division During WWI
During World War I, four of baseball’s most accomplished, most celebrated Hall of Famers volunteered in The Great War, specifically in the Chemical Warfare’s “Gas and Flame” division. Ty Cobb was a captain who served under Army Maj. Branch Rickey, a former baseball player and manager. Two other famous baseball players were in the unit, including Army Capt. Christy Mathewson […]
Essex Captures Region 1A Third Seed With 7-3 Win
The Essex High baseball team clinched the third seed and a first round home game in this week’s Region 1A tournament following a 7-3 victory over Lancaster at Ashton Field in Tappahannock. The result allowed the Trojans to finish in third place in the final Northern Neck District standings with a 6-3 record. The Westmoreland at Essex game scheduled for […]
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