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VHSL State Basketball Day 4

2008-03-19T11:48:00.011-04:00

Hidden Valley High School players celebrate the final moments of their victory over Waynesboro High School. Hidden Valley High School defeated Waynesboro High School 59-45 during the VHSL State Basketball Finals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Saturday evening.

Hidden Valley High School players, Abby Oliver (middle, #5),and Abby Redick (middle, #03) celebrate at midcourt with teammates after defeating Waynesboro High School. Hidden Valley High School defeated Waynesboro High School 59-45 during the VHSL State Basketball Finals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Saturday evening.

Hidden Valley High School players, Abby Redick (middle, #3), and Kylee Beecher (left, #40), consol Abby Oliver (middle, #5) as she wipes away tears in the hallway near their locker room after defeating Waynesboro High School. Hidden Valley High School defeated Waynesboro High School 59-45 during the VHSL State Basketball Finals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Saturday evening.

Hidden Valley High School players, Kayla Osborne (left, #4), drives to the basket against Waynesboro High School players, Shawnte Woodson (right, #14), and Leann Brooks (back, #42). Hidden Valley High School defeated Waynesboro High School 59-45 during the VHSL State Basketball Finals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Saturday evening.

Hidden Valley High School player, Kylee Beecher (middle, #40), drives to the basket, but has her shot blocked by Waynesboro High School player, Kiawna Berry (left, #22). Waynesboro player, Devon Brown (right, #40) is also in on the play. Hidden Valley High School defeated Waynesboro High School 59-45 during the VHSL State Basketball Finals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Saturday evening.

Hidden Valley High School player, Amanda Crotty (left, #22), battles for control of a loose ball with Waynesboro High School player, Leann Brooks (right, #42). Hidden Valley High School defeated Waynesboro High School 59-45 during the VHSL State Basketball Finals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Saturday evening.

Floyd County High School players, Brittany Avancini (left, #00), and Lancaster High School player Andrea White (back, #11) battle on the ground for a loose ball during the first half of the game against Lancaster High School. Floyd County High School defeated Lancaster High School 64-50 during the VHSL State Basketball Finals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Saturday afternoon.

Floyd County High School players, Brittany Avancini (right, #00), gets fouled on a drive to the basket by Lancaster High School player Andrea White (left, #11) during the second half of the game against Lancaster High School. Floyd County High School defeated Lancaster High School 64-50 during the VHSL State Basketball Finals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Saturday afternoon.

Floyd County High School players, Brittany Avancini (right, #00), gets fouled on a drive to the basket by Lancaster High School player Andrea White (left, #11) during the second half of the game against Lancaster High School. Floyd County High School defeated Lancaster High School 64-50 during the VHSL State Basketball Finals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Saturday afternoon.

Floyd County High School players, Brandy Phillips (middle back, #24), and Lancaster High School player Andrea White (right, #11) battle in the backcourt for a loose ball late in the fourth quarter of the game against Lancaster High School. Floyd County High School defeated Lancaster High School 64-50 during the VHSL State Basketball Finals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Saturday afternoon.

Floyd County High School players, Brittany Avancini (far right, #00), Marissa Bowman (middle, right, #30), Molly Brown (middle, #40), Carmen Bolt (left, #54), Kayla Hartman (left, ponytail in air, #50), Kayla McAlexander (middle left, balck headband, #34), and Brittany Bourne (middle left, back, #42) rush the floor as the final buzzer sounds in their game against Lancaster High School. Floyd County High School defeated Lancaster High School 64-50 during the VHSL State Basketball Finals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Saturday afternoon.

George Wythe High School players, Drew Tyler (left, #50), Waleed Ershad (middle, left, #11), and Daniel Meade (right, #35) duck for cover as Gate City High School player, Tihlee Anderson (middle top, #12), jumps over the bench after a loose ball. George Wythe High School defeated Geate City High School 68-53 during the VHSL State Basketball Finals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Saturday evening.

George Wythe High School player, Ethan Mills (middle, #3), celebrates on the bench with teammates late in the fourth quarter of the game against Gate City High School. George Wythe High School defeated Gate City High School 68-53 during the VHSL State Basketball Finals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Saturday evening.

VHSL State Basketball Day 3

2008-03-19T10:47:00.008-04:00

Chilihowie High School player, Emily Doane (middle right, #12), gets hammered on a drive to the basket by Lancaster High School players, Andrea White (back left, #11), and Darnisha Jones (front left, #24). Chilihowie High School lost to Lancaster High School 45-53 during the VHSL State Basketball Semifinals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Friday afternoon.

Floyd County High School player, Carmen Bolt (middle, #54), holds the basketball while being defended by George Mason High School player, Meredith Hamme (left, #14), and Bailey Walton (right, #12). Floyd County High School defeated George Mason High School 66-62 during the VHSL State Basketball Semifinals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Friday afternoon.

Floyd County High School players, Brittany Avancini (front, #00), and teammate, Brandy Phillips (back, #24) walk off the court arm in arm after the game against George Mason High School. Floyd County High School defeated George Mason High School 66-62 during the VHSL State Basketball Semifinals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Friday afternoon.

George Wythe High School players, Tristan Boysaw (middle, #23), and Tennis Simon (right, #32), block a shot by Buckingham County High School player, JacQuan Eldridge (left, #5). George Wythe School defeated Buckingham County High School 71-63 during the VHSL State Basketball Semifinals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Friday afternoon.

George Wythe High School player, Robert Yonce (middle, #21), drives to the basket for a score, and a foul (foul shot made) against Buckingham County High School players, Arturo Jones (left, #2, Alex Johnson (middle, #12), and Ethan Lee (back right, #1). George Wythe School defeated Buckingham County High School 71-63 during the VHSL State Basketball Semifinals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Friday afternoon.

George Wythe High School player, Tennis Simon (middle, #5), tries to get a shot off in the paint against tight defense by Buckingham County High School players, David Jones (left, 23), Chris Cochran (middle back, #33), and Jesse White (middle back, top, #45). George Wythe School defeated Buckingham County High School 71-63 during the VHSL State Basketball Semifinals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Friday afternoon.

George Wythe High School player, Robert Yonce (right, #21), makes a high inbounds pass over the outstreched arms of Buckingham County High School player, Arturo Jones (middle, #2). George Wythe School defeated Buckingham County High School 71-63 during the VHSL State Basketball Semifinals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Friday afternoon.

George Wythe High School player, Kenneth Waugh (middle, #22), leads the cheers from the bench late in the fourth quarter of the game against Buckingham County High School. George Wythe School defeated Buckingham County High School 71-63 during the VHSL State Basketball Semifinals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Friday afternoon.

George Wythe High School cheerleaders celebrate just after the final buzzer sounded during the game against Buckingham County High School. George Wythe School defeated Buckingham County High School 71-63 during the VHSL State Basketball Semifinals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Friday afternoon.

VHSL State Basketball Day 2

2008-03-18T17:10:00.015-04:00

Hidden Valley High School player, Abby Oliver (middle, #5), shoots against Greenville County High School player, Quaneva Avent (middle, #24) during first half action. Hidden Valley High School defeated Greensville County High School 65-32 during the VHSL State Basketball Semifinals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Thursday afternoon.

Hidden Valley High School player, Abby Oliver (middle, #5), battles for control of a rebound with Greenville County High School player, Kerris Doyle (front, #3), and Sierra Thomas (back, #14) during first half action. Hidden Valley High School defeated Greensville County High School 65-32 during the VHSL State Basketball Semifinals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Thursday afternoon.

Hidden Valley High School player, Abby Oliver (middle, #5), goes airborne while being blocked by Greenville County High School player, Sierra Thomas (bottom, #14) during first half action. Thomas was called for a blocking foul on the play. Hidden Valley High School defeated Greensville County High School 65-32 during the VHSL State Basketball Semifinals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Thursday afternoon.
Hidden Valley High School fans try to direct a foul shot by Greenville County High School player, Kerris Doyle (middle, #3) during first half action. Hidden Valley High School defeated Greensville County High School 65-32 during the VHSL State Basketball Semifinals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Thursday afternoon.

Hidden Valley High School player, Abby Redick (middle, back, #03), holds teammate, Elizabeth Stump (middle, left, #14) up in the air just after the final buzzer sounded in the game against Greenville County High School. Hidden Valley High School defeated Greensville County High School 65-32 during the VHSL State Basketball Semifinals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Thursday afternoon.

Hidden Valley High School player, Nelson Musselman (middle, #4), drives to the basket against Brunswick High School players, Devonne Lewis (left, #10), Antonio Epps (middle back, #24), DeVone Dugger (right, #52), and Terrance Carter (right, #12) during first half action. Hidden Valley High School lost to Brunswick High School 49-55 during the VHSL State Basketball Semifinals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Thursday afternoon.

Hidden Valley High School players, Luke Hancock (middle, #34), blocks a shot by Brunswick High School player, DeVonne Lewis (left, #10) during first half action. Hidden Valley player, Zach Barett (left, #20) is also in the picture. Hidden Valley High School lost to Brunswick High School 49-55 during the VHSL State Basketball Semifinals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Thursday afternoon.

Hidden Valley High School player, Ben Boggs (middle, #23), shoots against Brunswick High School players, Tony Robinson (left, #4), and DeVone Dugger (right, #52) during second half action. Hidden Valley High School lost to Brunswick High School 49-55 during the VHSL State Basketball Semifinals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Thursday afternoon.

Hidden Valley High School head basketball coach, Chris Morris (middle), reacts to a turnover by his team late in the fourth quarter of the game against Brunswick High School. Hidden Valley High School lost to Brunswick High School 49-55 during the VHSL State Basketball Semifinals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Thursday afternoon.

Hidden Valley High School players, Chad Earhart (middle, #24, hands on face, 0 points), Zach Barrett (left, #20, 1 point), and Logan Singleton (right, #31, 5 points) show their emotions on the bench late in the fourth quarter of the game against Brunswick High School. Hidden Valley High School lost to Brunswick High School 49-55 during the VHSL State Basketball Semifinals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Thursday afternoon.

Hidden Valley High School fans watch as the final seconds of the game tick away late in the fourth quarter of the game against Brunswick High School. Hidden Valley High School lost to Brunswick High School 49-55 during the VHSL State Basketball Semifinals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Thursday afternoon.

Hidden Valley High School player, Nelson Musselman (middle, #4), stares at the floor in disbelief as the final buzzer sounds in the game against Brunswick High School. Hidden Valley High School lost to Brunswick High School 49-55 during the VHSL State Basketball Semifinals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Thursday afternoon.

Blacksburg High School player, Harland Brown (middle, #5), grabs a defensive rebound against Millbrook High School players, Clayton Rodney (right, #32), and Andrew Oates (back left arm, #23) during first half action. Blacksburg High School lost to Millbrook High School 67-73 in overtime during the VHSL State Basketball Semifinals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Thursday afternoon.

Blacksburg High School player ,Daniel Mitchell (left, #15), gets a hand in the face while looking to pass against Millbrook High School player, Clayton Rodney (right, #32) during first half action. Blacksburg High School lost to Millbrook High School 67-73 in overtime during the VHSL State Basketball Semifinals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Thursday afternoon.

Blacksburg High School player, Daniel Mitchell (middle, #15), goes airborne after a loose ball against Millbrook High School player Clayton Rodney (middle, #32) during first half action. Blacksburg High School lost to Millbrook High School 67-73 in overtime during the VHSL State Basketball Semifinals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Thursday afternoon.

Blacksburg High School player, Daniel Mitchell (middle, #15), gets his shot blocked by Millbrook High School players, Andrew Oates (right, #23), and Calvin Rodney (left, #34) during second half action. Blacksburg High School lost to Millbrook High School 67-73 in overtime during the VHSL State Basketball Semifinals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Thursday afternoon.

Blacksburg High School cheerleader, Kelly Corvin (middle) puts her face in her hands as the final seconds of regulation wind down during Blacksburg's game against Millbrook High School. Blacksburg High School lost to Millbrook High School 67-73 in overtime during the VHSL State Basketball Semifinals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Thursday afternoon.

Blacksburg High School bench goes crazy after teammate Daniel Mitchell hit a tying three pointer with 7.9 seconds on the clock to tie the game against Millbrook High School player, Calvin Rodney (middle, #34) during second half action. Blacksburg High School lost to Millbrook High School 67-73 in overtime during the VHSL State Basketball Semifinals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Thursday afternoon.

Blacksburg High School player, Tyler Holmes (middle, #23), gets a hug from Blacksburg head coach, Doug Day (left) after Holmes was pulled late in overtime during the game against Millbrook High School. Blacksburg High School lost to Millbrook High School 67-73 in overtime during the VHSL State Basketball Semifinals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Thursday afternoon.
Blacksburg High School player, Nick English (middle, #22), looks to the sky as the final buzzer sounds in the game against Millbrook High School. Blacksburg High School lost to Millbrook High School 67-73 in overtime during the VHSL State Basketball Semifinals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Thursday afternoon.

VHSL State Basketball Day 1

2008-03-12T22:51:00.014-04:00

Bland High School player, Kristin Dunn (middle, back, #44), cries as she leaves the court with teammates after Bland lost to Franklin High School 42-72 during the VHSL State Basketball Semifinals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Wednesday afternoon.

Bland High School player, Morgan Brizendine (right, facing camera, #42), blocks a shot by Franklin High player, Janice Holeman (left, #42) during first half action. Bland lost to Franklin High School 42-72 during the VHSL State Basketball Semifinals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Wednesday afternoon.

Bland High School player, Morgan Brizendine (right, #42), battles for control of a loose ball with Franklin High player, Keshara Bradley (left, #14) during first half action. Bland lost to Franklin High School 42-72 during the VHSL State Basketball Semifinals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Wednesday afternoon.

Bland High School player, Cari Neal (left, #34), dives after a loose ball which was eventually controlled by Franklin High player, Kierra Lee (right, #24) during first half action. Bland lost to Franklin High School 42-72 during the VHSL State Basketball Semifinals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Wednesday afternoon.

Bland High School fans cheer as Bland scores a basket near the end of the first half. Bland, who was down by only 4 at the half, lost to Franklin High School 42-72 during the VHSL State Basketball Semifinals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Wednesday afternoon.

Bland High School players, Samantha Magyar (right, #20), and Morgan Brizendine (middle, right, #42), fight for a rebound with Franklin High players, Kierra Lee (left, #24), and Janice Holeman (middle, left, #42) during first half action. Bland lost to Franklin High School 42-72 during the VHSL State Basketball Semifinals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Wednesday afternoon.

Galax High School player, Phillip Wilkins (middle, #30), dives to the floor for a loose ball with Surry County High player, Jermaine Minerve (middle,back, #33) during first half action. Galax High School lost to Surry County High School 50-68 during the VHSL State Basketball Semifinals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Wednesday afternoon.

Galax High School player, Scott Alouf (back, #20), tries to swat the ball away from Surry County High player, Vincent Batten (middle, #24) during second half action. Galax High School lost to Surry County High School 50-68 during the VHSL State Basketball Semifinals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Wednesday afternoon.

Galax High School player, Tyler Houk (left, back, #34), dives to the floor for a loose ball with Surry County High player, John Newman (right, front, #20) during second half action. Galax High School lost to Surry County High School 50-68 during the VHSL State Basketball Semifinals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Wednesday afternoon.

Galax High School player, Cameron Frazier (middle, #14), goes airborne during a drive against Surry County High players, Montell White (left, #14), Jermaine Minerve (middle,back, #33) , and Ryland Wells (right #30) during second half action. Galax High School lost to Surry County High School 50-68 during the VHSL State Basketball Semifinals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Wednesday afternoon.

Galax High School player, Drew Burnett (middle, #24), gets a hand on the ball despite being locked up with Surry County High player, John Newman (left, #20) during second half action. Galax High School lost to Surry County High School 50-68 during the VHSL State Basketball Semifinals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Wednesday afternoon.

Galax High School player, "G" Zachary (#30), buries his head in a towel after he came to the bench late in the fourth quarter of the game against Surry County High. Galax High School lost to Surry County High School 50-68 during the VHSL State Basketball Semifinals at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia on Wednesday afternoon.

Keith Urban Concert

2008-02-16T22:52:00.002-05:00

Keith Urban performs at the Roanoke Civic Center on Saturday night.

Lord Botetourt Clinches District

2008-02-08T22:12:00.000-05:00

Lord Botetourt High School baskeball player, Rick Alderman (middle, hand of face, #23) gets swarmed by fans at halfcourt after Lord Botetourt defeated Northside 60-42, clinching their district.

Hidden Valley vs Webb School

2008-02-05T11:47:00.001-05:00

Hidden Valley High School basketball players, Abby Oliver (middle, back, #5), and Kayla Osborne (right, back, #4), celebrate at midcourt as other HV players rush the court after Hidden Valley defeated Webb School 55-52 during the Member One Shootout tournament at the Salem Civic Center on Saturday afternoon.

Hidden Valley High School basketball player, Kylee Beecher (middle, #40),fights for control of a rebound with Webb School players, Jessica Goswitz (right, #14), and Faith Dupree (left, #32) during the second half. Hidden Valley defeated Webb School 55-52 during the Member One Shootout tournament at the Salem Civic Center on Saturday afternoon.

Triple Murder Funeral Service

2008-01-31T11:32:00.000-05:00

Allison Hudler holds son, Cole Hudler (right, age 6), after the funeral services for Ron and Fred Hudler held Wednesday at the Boone Family Funeral Home in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Fred, Cole's dad and Allison's ex-husband; and his father, Ron Hudler, were murdered along with an employee of their Christmas tree farm on Thursday. Police have arrested Frederick Phillip Hammer for the murders, which police suspect were motivated by robbery.

Heather Necole

2008-01-31T11:29:00.000-05:00

Heather Necole, of Fincastle, is an aspiring country star with a record label deal. Heather will by having a launch party for her new cd, February 14th in Salem.

Running for Bangledesh

2008-01-07T11:28:00.000-05:00

Glen Argabright (left, on treadmill), runs as supporters, (left to right), David Argabright, Mike Wade, Lindsey Farris, Brad Argabright, and Brittany Argabright, pray in the background. Noting that "sleep has not come easy since my return from Bangladesh", Glen Argabright is trying to run 150 plus miles on and elliptical machine in his basement to help raise money for children centers in Bangladesh. Glen, his late father, Leon Argabright, and brother, Dave Argabright, and their families devote a lot of time and money to missions, primarily through the Church of the Nazarene. Glen's friends say this is the first time they recall him seeking donations for any of his work.

William Fleming vs Hidden Valley

2007-12-31T09:53:00.000-05:00

Hidden Valley basketball player, Logan Singleton (right, #31), Luke Hancock (middle, #34), and Ben Boggs (left, #23), battle for a rebound with William Fleming basketball players, Marcus Johnson (middle right, #50), and Troy Daniels (far left, #30) during the finals of the Member One Holiday Hoopla Tournament held at the Salem Civic Center of Saturday night. Hidden Valley trailed William Fleming 36-42 at the half.
William Fleming basketball player, Jamelle Hagins (middle, #44) rips down an offensive rebound over Hidden Valley player, Logan Singleton (back, #31) during the finals of the Member One Holiday Hoopla Tournament held at the Salem Civic Center of Saturday night. Hidden Valley trailed William Fleming 36-42 at the half.

Ben Boggs (middle, #23) leads the team in celebration as the last seconds run off the clock in overtime during the finals against William Fleming High School at the Member One Holiday Hoopla Tournament against held at the Salem Civic Center of Saturday night. Hidden Valley defeated William Fleming 74-71 in overtime.

Burning Car

2007-12-21T11:35:00.001-05:00

A car burns beneath a collapsed deck during a house fire at 203 Howard Drive in Salem, Virginia on Thursday morning. A woman, Jackie Sarver, her cat, and dog got out of the house safe after being alerted to the fire by a passer-by.

This was the biggest fire I have ever been to. The car burned for nearly an hour. Luckily, the woman who lived in the house made it out without injury, with her dog, who the neighbors said was her life.

Championship Win

2007-12-21T11:31:00.001-05:00

After losing in the title game to Mt. Union in two consecutive years, Wisconsin-Whitewater defensive lineman, Chris Kneeland (right, #75), shares a moment with offensive lineman, Dan Anstett (left, #68), after their teammate, quarterback, Danny Jones scored the winning touchdown against the Mt. Union defense during the fourth quarter of the 2007 Stagg Bowl held at Salem Stadium in Salem, Virginia on Saturday. Wisconsin-Whitewater won its first ever Division III National Championship 31-21 over the number 1 ranked Mount Union Raiders, in the process ending the Raiders' NCAA-best 37-game win streak.

Thought this was a really nice moment. There is something about sports that makes men, even these physically giant football players, let their guard down, and not be afraid to show emotion.

State Football Loss

2007-12-20T20:11:00.001-05:00

Salem High School football player, Ryan Dowe (left, #70), is comforted by his dad, Raymond Dowe (right), on the field after Salem's 35-48 loss to Amherst County High in the VHSL Regional Championship game held at Amherst County High School on Saturday night.

Got an email from Ryan's mom Renee...she said :

" That picture really captured the feelings of everybody. Ryan was just overcome with emotions and his father happened to be there at the right time. Thank you for taking that picture. It's priceless to me."...

What a great email...that made my day!

Thanks Renee, Ryan, and Raymond