GHS field hockey picks up two wins, drops one (10/7/2026) - The Gloucester High School varsity field hockey team picked up two wins and suffered one loss this past week of gameplay.The Lady Dukes defeated the Lafayette Rams, 6-1, Thursday evening… …Mudrie qualifies for state golf tournament (10/7/2026) - Following his performance at the Virginia High School League’s Region 4A Golf Tournament last week, Gloucester High School senior Aidan Mudrie has qualified to compete in the Class 4 State… …
MHS boys win CC meet; girls place second (10/7/2026) - The Mathews High School cross country team competed against runners from Middlesex, Essex and Lancaster high schools this past Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Gloucester’s Beaverdam Park.The boys placed first with… …Mathews Marathon to be held Oct. 17 (10/7/2026) - The Mathews Outdoor Club will hold the Mathews Marathon and Half Marathon, billed as “the world’s flattest race course,” on Saturday, Oct. 17.The race is a qualifier for the Boston… …
Knights take part in weekend play (10/7/2026) - The Gloucester Youth Football and Cheer League Knights had a full weekend of matches.The 14U Lady Knights flag football team beat Bennett’s Creek, 40-12. Jemma Washington scored four touchdowns and… …
Registration begins for 2027 Archery Open (10/7/2026) - Registration is underway for the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources 2027 Archery Open taking place on Saturday, Jan. 9, at the Richmond Raceway Complex.In an effort to encourage more participation… …
Baystars boast wins across the board (10/7/2026) - Three Baystars youth soccer teams report wins from over the weekend.CaptainsThe U15 Captains battled through the rain to secure a 5-3 victory over Richmond United. Jackson Scalf, Fen Strack and… …
MHS volleyball sweeps K&Q, falls to Middlesex (10/7/2026) - The Mathews High School volleyball teams hosted King and Queen and Middlesex this past week, with the JV and varsity teams sweeping the visiting Tigers last Thursday, and both squads… …Inge earns citation for red drum (10/7/2026) - Aaron Inge of Mathews, has received a citation from the Virginia Saltwater Fishing Tournament for a 48-inch red drum caught and released on Sept. 29 at New Point Comfort. …
Entries accepted for DWR art competition (10/7/2026) - The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources’ annual Restore the Wild Artwork Competition is now open for submissions. This year, artists are asked to create original pieces depicting the American woodcock… …
Women’s League Championship (10/7/2026) - Martha Wiggs of Hayes, and Nina Carter of Gloucester, from left, were the overall winners at the Piankatank River Ladies’ Golf Association’s 2026 Women’s League Championship Tournament, held on Sept.… …
Six earn boating safety certificates (10/7/2026) - U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Mathews Flotilla 66 presented a boating safety class on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad in Hudgins. Six students received their lifetime boating… …
State fair (10/7/2026) - Siblings Zachary and Lindsey Murphy of the Gloucester Animal Science 4-H Club showed their market hogs during the State Fair of Virginia in Doswell over the weekend. Zachary earned sixth… …
Hubbard earns Region 1A Golfer of the Year honors (9/30/2026) - Mathews High School sophomore Brandon Hubbard capped an outstanding postseason run by earning top honors at both the Class 1 Tidewater District and Region 1A golf tournaments, securing his place… …
Lady Dukes shut out Bull Islanders (9/30/2026) - The Gloucester High School varsity field hockey team defeated the Poquoson Bull Islanders, 6-0, Tuesday night at home. Jenna Seaton led the scoring for the Lady Dukes with two, followed… …
MHS girls sweep Carver in volleyball (9/30/2026) - The Mathews High School varsity volleyball team hosted Carver College and Career Academy at home on Tuesday, with the Lady Devils sweeping the match, 3-0. Mathews easily defeated the visiting… …
Lady Dukes (9/30/2026) - Cadence Mooney, above , tips the ball over the net during the Gloucester High School girls’ varsity volleyball home match against the New Kent Trojans on Tuesday evening. The Lady… …GHS boys fall to Monarchs in volleyball (9/30/2026) - The Gloucester high school boys’ varsity volleyball team battled Menchville on the home court Monday night, but ultimately fell, 0-3. During the game, William Trueblood had nine kills, six digs,… …
Walk/run being held to honor memory of ‘Pete’ Peterson (9/30/2026) - An Alzheimer’s/dementia 5K run/walk will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, in Mathews. The walk will begin at Mathews County Parks & Recreation next to Mathews High… …
Baystars win through the rainy weekend (9/30/2026) - Baystars youth soccer teams had another successful weekend, despite the rainy conditions. Rockfish The U19 Rockfish soundly defeated the Charlottesville Alliance Navy, 5-0, at Woodville Park on Sunday. Parker Mahnke… …
Women’s Championship (9/30/2026) - The Piankatank River Ladies’ Golf Club held its 2026 Women’s Club Championship tournament on Tuesday, Sept. 15. Vicky Gunn, at left, won the Championship Gross title, shooting an 83. Regina… …
Knights play Dawgs (9/30/2026) - The Gloucester Youth Football and Cheer League Knights played the Tidewater Dawgs over the weekend. The 10U Lady Knights flag football team defeated the Dawgs, 25-18. Genesis Pluim scored two… …
PRLGA winners named (9/30/2026) - Winners of the Piankatank River Ladies’ Golf Association Sept. 17 play day (Criss Cross) at the Hartfield course were:First flight—Kaye Stout (first place, 39—tied scores played off scorecards), Sue Ball… …
Anglers win citations for catches (9/30/2026) - Citation fishing honors won by residents, as reported in the Sept. 16 and 23 vasaltwaterjournal.com, include: Robert F. Flippin of Gloucester, a 6-pound, 8-ounce flounder, caught Aug. 31 at the… …
Dukes best York in ‘Battle of the Bridge’ game (9/23/2026) - The Gloucester High School varsity football team took home the “Battle of the Bridge” trophy after decimating the York Falcons, 41-0, Friday night at Bailey Field. Omari Lockley and Steven… …