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I’m grateful to be one of this year’s Daily Progress Distinguished Dozen. It was an incredible honor and privilege to be the sports editor of my hometown newspaper for 15 years. I’m eager to see what the future holds and remain hopeful that my next professional opportunity will present itself soon.

The University of Virginia has been playing football since 1888. This is the first time the Cavaliers have ever won 11 games in a single season. Heck of a year for Tony Elliott and the Hoos.

Members of the UVa football team understand the opportunity that awaits Friday when they face No. 8 Florida State. “Everybody had been talking about, ‘Getting back to UVa football,’ and I think this would be an opportunity to tell the fan base, ‘Hey, we’re real.’”

Matchup breakdowns: A look at who has the edge at each position in Friday night's ACC tilt between Virginia and No. 8 Florida State.

Photos from the 2025 Jefferson District golf tournament at Old Trail.

Keys to victory for Friday night's ACC matchup between Virginia and No. 8 Florida State.

"We sort of seem to be ramping back up and playing really well right now.” The Western Albemarle golf team's depth was on full display as it won the Jefferson District tournament at Old Trail.

How to watch Friday night's ACC tilt between Virginia and No. 8 Florida State.

Five must-see games on the Week 5 Central Virginia high school football schedule, which kicks off tonight with a rivalry clash between Charlottesville and Albemarle.

After picking up big wins at the Fork Union Invitational, Charlottesville High School runners Sam Palmer and Elaina Pierce earn the top spots in the first Ragged Mountain cross country poll of the season.

The ACC announces that it will joins the other Power 4 conferences in moving to nine league games per season.

The kickoff time for the #UVa football team's #ACC road opener against Louisville on Oct. 4 is set.

After impressive wins in their conference openers, UVa and Syracuse make big leaps in this week's ACC football power poll.

Football wasn't the only UVa team to pick up a big win this weekend. The Cavaliers' field hockey, women's soccer, men's soccer and volleyball teams all picked up key victories.

On Saturday night against Stanford, UVa WR Trell Harris become the third different Cavalier to score 3 TDs in a single game this season. A deeper look at Virginia's abundance of offensive options, plus other things we learned from the Hoos' 48-20 victory.

Photos from the Virginia football team's 48-20 win over Stanford.

Game balls from the #UVa football team's 48-20 win over Stanford in its #ACC opener.

Live coverage of tonight's ACC matchup between Virginia and Stanford.

Cavalier GameDay page for UVa vs. Stanford. * How to watch: tinyurl.com/yzzbjf53 * Keys: tinyurl.com/4zczxbh2 * Matchups: tinyurl.com/ydxu4een It is part of a 14-page Daily Progress weekend sports section that also has high school, JMU, Virginia Tech and NFL coverage.

The Madison County football team earns a hard-fought road win over William Monroe for its first victory of the season.

Scores from this week's high school football games. tinyurl.com/nhw36ar6

Matchup breakdowns: A look at who has the edge in Saturday's #ACC tilt between #UVa and Stanford.

Keys to victory for Saturday's #ACC matchup between #UVa and Stanford.

The Fluvanna County volleyball team began preparing for the season early, hitting the court and the weight room throughout the summer. The preseason work has paid dividends on the court, with the Flucos off to a 9-1 start. "We worked really hard [in the] preseason to be where we are now.”

Info to know from the #UVa-Stanford player availability report, which was released Thursday night.

#UVa's offensive line is one of five nationally that hasn't yet allowed a sack this season. That streak will face a major test on Saturday night against Stanford's pass rush, which ranks in the top 20 nationally in sacks per game. “It’s a big challenge.”

Jahmeer Carter has played in 58 games and made 47 career starts at #UVa, but he is not resting on his laurels. The sixth-year defensive tackle never stops trying to improve. “He’s going to get every inch and every ounce out of his ability as he can.”

Five must-see games on this week's Central Virginia high school football schedule.

"You get a very dynamic athlete back at the linebacker position.” Virginia linebacker Kam Robinson, who missed the first three games of the season with a collarbone fracture, is expected to play on Saturday in the Hoos' ACC opener against Stanford.

Virginia defensive end Daniel Rickert, a Tennessee Tech transfer, is beginning to feel more comfortable with the Cavaliers, and it is showing on the field . “I think I’m really starting to settle in and I’m looking forward to the rest of the season.”

After falling to 0-3 and firing head coach Brent Pry, Virginia Tech drops to the bottom spot in this week's ACC football power poll.

Catching up on a busy weekend of UVa sports. The Cavaliers' nationally ranked field hockey and women's soccer teams remain unbeaten, plus men's soccer picks up a road win over a top 10 opponent, and Connor Shellenberger wins a title and is named PLL MVP.

What we learned from Week 3 of the Central Virginia high school football season. St. Anne's-Belfield continued its unbeaten start, Western Albemarle and Monticello moved above .500 heading into district play, and Fluvanna and CHS pick up their first wins.

After picking up big wins on Saturday, Georgia Tech and Texas A&M crack the top 10 in Daily Progress reporter and AP Top 25 voter Greg Madia's rankings.

What we learned from the Virginia football team's 55-16 win over William & Mary.

Photos from the #UVa football team's 55-16 win over William & Mary.

The Virginia football team sets a new school record for total yards in a game - breaking the previous record that had stood since 1968 - in its 55-16 rout of William & Mary.

Game balls from the #UVa football team's 55-16 win over William & Mary.

This week's Augusta Health Athlete Spotlight is on Keondre Hudgens, who was prepared when he became Woodberry Forest's starting running back. In his first season in the role, he was an all-state performer. "Success is inevitable when you’re putting in preparation."

Week 3 Virginia high school football scores.

Matchup breakdowns: A look at who has the edge in Saturday's in-state tilt between Virginia and William & Mary.

Keys to victory for Saturday's matchup between Virginia and William & Mary at Scott Stadium.

How to watch Saturday's game between Virginia and William & Mary.

The No. 5 Virginia women's soccer team opens ACC play with an impressive win over No. 2 Duke.

“They just have a chemistry that you can’t find with a team that hasn’t been playing together for a long time.” A strong group of returning players has helped the Monticello field hockey team get off to a 4-0 start and net its first win over Orange County in 3 years.

After last week’s loss to NC State, Virginia safety Devin Neal is confident the Cavaliers will get back on track against William & Mary on Saturday. “You have to bounce back, come back gritty and stronger, and I believe we’ll do that.”

Virginia tight end Sage Ennis, who fought back from two season-ending ACL injuries in the last two years, savored his first career TD reception last Saturday against NC State. So did his coaches and teammates. “We don’t have a more committed guy on our team."

Five must-see games on this week's Central Virginia high school football schedule, including a matchup of defending state champions in St. George.

Ryan Odom and his staff wanted UVa players “to play free of fear of failure,” in practices during their first summer together. That approach allowed Odom the chance to learn more about his Cavaliers and the roster he assembled.