BRIDGEWATER — Spotswood’s dominance continued at Turner Ashby on Thursday.

Taylor Myers won comfortably with a time of 19:04.30 and teammates Ashland Dickel (20:29.00) and Marika Dickel (20:29.30) finished in second and third as the Spotswood girls took home first place at the Town Park Invitational in Grottoes on Wednesday.

After a disappointing finish a year ago, there wasn’t much preseason hype around Luray.

There’s something special about when Broadway and Turner Ashby meet on the gridiron.

There’s certainly plenty to like for both Fort Defiance and Wilson Memorial heading into Week 7 of the high school football season.

Although it felt like a devastating setback at the time because of how important it was to so many folks in the Greenville area and around the Shenandoah Valley, a loss to Lord Botetourt on Sept. 9 may have helped Riverheads.

(First-place votes in parenthesis)

There's reason to believe the Bull Run District competition cheer scene could be more competitive this season.

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PENN LAIRD — Throughout his lengthy career as a volleyball coach at Spotswood, there have been a handful of years where 23rd-year head coach Jim Roth has had enough depth to do something special in practice.

It's hard to believe, but we're now less than a month away from postseason volleyball.

Playoff time is quickly approaching for area high school football teams.

The match went to five sets, but Broadway was able to push through for the win.

The area competition cheer scene has been impressive in recent years and that trend is continuing.

1. Fort Defiance (15-1, 5-0 Shenandoah): The Indians remain atop the rankings on a 10-match winning streak and with no sign of being slowed down any time in the near future. Movement: —

1. Riverheads (3-1, 1-0 Shenandoah): The Gladiators have been somewhat overlooked recently with the loss of standout running back Cayden Cook-Cash and a game at Westmoreland canceled last week, but a big one is coming up this week against Buffalo Gap. Movement: —

LURAY — In a battle of two unbeaten teams, Luray left no doubt who was better.

FISHERSVILLE —  Wilson Memorial bounced back in a huge way from its first defeat of the season last week with a 35-14 win over Western Albemarle in rainy non-district football action in Fishersville on Friday.

BROADWAY — With a steady, hard rain falling, a 14-point halftime lead and an offense that was controlling the clock, it looked as though Central was in for another easy win Friday night against Broadway.

SHENANDOAH — On what was a rainy and soggy night, Page County’s rushing attack stole the show.

STRASBURG — East Rockingham had plenty of opportunities on Friday against Strasburg but couldn't capitalize.

SWOOPE — Buffalo Gap dominated on both sides of the ball from start to finish and cruised to a 44-14 Shenandoah District victory Friday night against Waynesboro.

Staunton senior quarterback Walker Darby scrambled around the backfield with just north of eight minutes left in the second quarter, launching the ball 30 yards to an open Kealo Smith streaking to the end zone.

PENN LAIRD — Spotswood showed on Thursday that it may get down, but is never out.

Allison Bryan had a huge night with 27 assists and 11 digs as Broadway earned a thrilling 13-25, 25-10, 25-16, 22-25, 15-8 non-district win over local rival Eastern Mennonite in prep volleyball action in Harrisonburg on Thursday.

It’s an overused cliche in the sports journalism world, but certainly applies this week.

As East Rockingham arrived in Bridgewater last week for a showdown against Rockingham County rival Turner Ashby, first-year ERHS head coach Drew Spitzer said he could tell by the look in his players’ eyes that it would be a good night.

(First-place votes in parenthesis)

BROADWAY — When it mattered most, Turner Ashby found just enough grit to pull it off.

When Danny Grogg lines up in front of his team before and after practice each day, following a game on Friday nights and in the locker room at various points throughout the season, he’s quick to point out how proud he is.

With depth unmatched by any team in the league, Fort Defiance appears to be the favorite.

Kriston Parr had a breakout match with 15 kills and four aces as Staunton snapped an 11-game losing streak with a 25-21, 29-27, 19-25, 25-20 win over Buffalo Gap in Shenandoah District volleyball action inside Paul Hatcher Gymnasium on Tuesday.

1. Riverheads (3-1, 1-0 Shenandoah): Luke Bryant and Cody Cash each scored two touchdowns on the ground as Riverheads bounce back with a runaway non-district win over Tazewell at home on Saturday. Movement: —

All of the golfers at Monday's Region 2B Golf Championships were facing tough conditions.

STAUNTON — There was a ride on the golf cart alongside his head coach, an extended period of time standing around the green on the 18th hole and even a stint walking around the clubhouse with his arms crossed.

BROADWAY — A new coach has brought new life to Broadway’s volleyball program.

PENN LAIRD — Elliott Brown has taken a significant step forward behind center at Spotswood.

1. Fort Defiance (13-1, 3-0 Shenandoah): The Indians continued their stellar season with a four-set win over Wilson Memorial to take over sole possession of first place in the Shenandoah District. Movement: —

As the season came down the stretch a year ago, Ryan Hutchinson found himself feeling a bit fatigued.

There’s a certain calmness Ben Edwards displays on the golf course these days that wasn’t always there.

Fresh off a loss that snapped a historic 52-game winning streak, Riverheads got back to work on Saturday with a 35-12 win over Tazewell in prep football action in Greenville.

BERRYVILLE — After Clarke County backup quarterback Tanner Sipe failed to turn the corner and was stopped for no gain on fourth-and-goal from the 2-yard line with 20 seconds remaining, a thunderous roar emerged from the Strasburg sideline.

BRIDGEWATER — It was homecoming for Turner Ashby on Friday, but East Rockingham did its part in spoiling the party.

FISHERSVILLE — Spotswood made the trip down to Augusta County on Friday and made a statement against previously unbeaten Wilson Memorial, opening up a big first-half lead before cruising to a 42-21 victory in non-district prep football action.

WAYNESBORO — Benefiting with a number of big plays, Staunton stormed past Waynesboro 48-10 on Friday, scoring 27 unanswered points in the second half in Shenandoah District football action at WHS.

William Fleming used a combination of speed and big plays en route to a 48-0 shutout win over Harrisonburg in a non-district high school football game Friday at HHS.

In Berryville, Strasburg made an emphatic statement with a 38-0 rout of Bull Run District rival Clarke County in high school football action Friday.

The loss of Fort Defiance graduate Ramsey Corbin is certainly noticeable this season.

As his mind has developed, so has his game on the golf course.

One of the biggest keys to Toby Corriston’s success on a golf course is his even-keeled approach to the game.