It was a battle of the Eastern District versus the Peninsula on the first night of basketball's Eastern Region semifinals at Churchland High in Portsmouth on Thursday. In the first game, the Wilson Lady Presidents could not contain a fierce storm in the form of the Heritage Lady Hurricanes while the nightcap kept fans glued to their seats as Bethel had to work overtime to hold off an upset bid from Norcom.

>> Continue reading: Eastern Region basketball semis night one

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Norfolk Collegiate's She'la White is a groundbreaker. She becomes the first player from Hampton Roads ever named to play in the McDonald's All American girls basketball game.

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An annual rite of winter continues as once again, a local wrestling power adds another championship to its trophy case. For the 18th consecutive year, the Great Bridge Wildcats took advantage of home mat advantage, if you will, over at Oscar Smith High School in Chesapeake to capture the Eastern Region title but it was not easy.

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Associated Press State Rankings
1. Highland Springs 19-1
2. GW-Danville 21-0
3. Bethel 19-1
4. Petersburg 18-2
5. Nansemond River 19-2
6. Chantilly 18-1
7. Westfield 17-2
8. William Fleming 16-4
9. T.C. Williams 17-3
10. Deep Creek 18-3

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Associated Press: Girls State Top 10
1. Princess Anne 20-0
2. Stonewall Jackson 21-0
3. T.C. Williams 17-0
4. Edison 18-1
5. Heritage 16-2
6. Atlee 16-2
7. James Madison 19-1
8. King's Fork 19-2
9. Meadowlands 19-1
10. Hampton 16-4

>> Continue reading: GIRLS STATE RANKINGS

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High school seniors and college coaches are breathing a little easier today. No more recruiting wars, as it was national signing day. As usual Hampton Roads is supplying the country with some very talented football stars.

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Could it be that Old Dominion University just found their opening day quarterback? Gloucester High School's Tommy Reamon Jr gave his verbal commitment to ODU earlier today.

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Virginia Tech continues on a roll when it comes to enticing Hampton Roads football stars. Ocean Lakes' Marcus Davis is the latest recruit to verbally commit to Hokie Nation.

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Associated Press state rankings
1. Highland Springs 15-1
2. GW Danville 17-0
3. Bethel 15-1
4. Petersburg 14-2
5. Nansemond River 14-2
6. Deep Creek 14-2
7. Westfield 13-2
8. Chantilly 14-1
9. C.D. Hylton 11-3
10. T.C. Williams 13-2

>> Continue reading: BOYS TOP 10

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