Norfolk tides players celebrate near the pitchers mound after defeating the Durham Bulls 7-0 to win the International League Championship series on Sept. 28, 2023, at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia. The championship is the first for the Tides since 1985, and their first playoff appearance since 2015.
Leilani McGonagle, of Costa Rica, competes in the Women’s Open Shortboard at the 60th Annual Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championship in Virginia Beach, Virginia on Aug. 28, 2022. McGonagle won the event with a score of 14.84.
Nick Walker reacts to placing first in the Arnold Classic on September 25, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio, only his second professional competition. Walker earned a bid to the Olympia meet in Orlando, Florida with his victory. "My supporters saw me go two-for-two, now they'll see me go three-for-three at Mr. Olympia," Walker said.
First Colonial players swarm their teammates on the court after defeating Riverside 3-1 in the Class 5 state championship at the Siegel Center on Nov. 17, 2023 in Richmond, Virginia.
Jarnorris Hopson from Horn Lake High School prays before the start of the game against Hernando High School. Horn Lake defeated Hernando 16-14 in Hernando, Mississippi on Oct. 16, 2020.
Deep Creek’s Samuel Diggs is hoisted by Deep Creek head coach Travis Ferguson after Diggs pinned his opponent in the final seconds for a come-from-behind victory in the class 6 weight class 175 state championship at the Virginia Beach Sports Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on Feb 17, 2024.
First Colonial Emerson Sosa (23) heads a ball toward the goal between Princess Anne Danny Florkowski (9), front, and Princess Anne Wyatt Wetzler (8). Princess Anne defeated First Colonial 2-1 in the Class 5 Region A semifinals on May 30, 2023 at Bayside High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Gavin Perez prepares to snap the ball during field goal drills during the first practice of the season at Bethel High School in Hampton, Virginia, on Aug 1, 2024.
Joy, a toy poodle, catches the sights and sounds of the Norfolk Admirals against the Reading Royals on Pucks and Paws Night at the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia, on April 3, 2024.
The sun sets over James Frye stadium at Indian River High School in Chesapeake, Virginia on Sept. 29, 2022. Hurricane Ian brought severe weather to many parts of the East Coast.
University of Mississippi reliever Josh Mallitz pitches during the 19-11 win over Auburn University at Swayze Field in Oxford, Mississippi on Mar 21, 2021.
First Colonial Jules Dooren (15), center, and Rachael Zimmer (14), right, block a spike from Kellam Gracy Stuart (9). First Colonial girls defeated Kellam 3-1 at First Colonial High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia on Aug. 29, 2023.
University of Mississippi infielder Peyton Chatagnier (1) tags out a University of Louisiana - Monroe player during Ole Miss' 10-1 win at Swayze Field in Oxford, Miss. on Mar. 12, 2021.
University of Mississippi corner Deane Leonard (24) defends Indiana wide receiver Ty Fryfogle (3) during the second half of the Outback Bowl in Tampa, Florida on Jan. 2, 2o21. Ole Miss defeated Indiana 26-20 in their first bowl game appearance since the 2016 Sugar Bowl.
Woodside Aaliyah Carter (11) is comforted by teammate Zaria Richmond (23) after colliding with another player while going for a rebound. Norview defeated Woodside 52-24 in the Class 5 Region B girls semifinals at the Norfolk Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia on Feb 22, 2023.
Maury head coach Dyrri McCain throws his arms into the air to celebrate defeating Stone Bridge 45-34 in the class 5 state championship at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Virginia on Dec. 9, 2023.
Hampton Kyrese Mullen (3) watches the ball hit the rim after a shot attempt in the second half. Campbell defeated Hampton 80-69 on Jan. 6, 2024 at the Convocation Center in Hampton, Virginia.
Lake Taylor Triston Skipwith (3) wipes tears from his face after Northside defeated Lake Taylor 73-58 in the VHSL Class 3 State Championship at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia, on March 8, 2024.
First Colonial Sydney Miller (11) flies through the air attempting to score from just inside the box. Princess Anne defeated First Colonial 5-2 in the Class 5 Region A championships on June 2, 2023 at Bayside High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
