Riley reels in citation sheepshead (10/14/2026) - James L. Riley Jr. of Gloucester, caught a citation sheepshead weighing 11 pounds, 10 ounces on Sept. 18, while fishing in Mobjack Bay. Another Gloucester resident winning a citation from… …
MHS volleyball teams split a pair of away games (10/14/2026) - The Mathews High School volleyball teams split a pair of games last Thursday at West Point, and split the two games on Tuesday night at King William, with the JV… …The Gloucester Knights youth football action (10/14/2026) - The 6U Knights fell to Bennetts Creek, 41-0, in Gloucester Knights Youth Football and Cheer League action. The notable players named were Aaron “Noah” Smith and George Wilson. The next… …
Dukes fall to Islanders (10/14/2026) - CHARLIE KOENIG / GAZETTE-JOURNALGloucester High School varsity football player Steven Byrd-McManus carries the ball for the Dukes, with #22 Matthew Hensley leading the blocking, in the opening series of Friday… …MHS boys win cross country meet, girls place second (10/14/2026) - The Mathews High School cross country team hosted a meet last Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Gloucester’s Beaverdam Park, competing against runners from Middlesex and Rappahannock. The Mathews boys placed first… …
Mathews Marathon to be held Saturday (10/14/2026) - The Mathews Marathon, with 195 runners registered, takes place Saturday, starting and finishing at the historic Mathews Courthouse. The marathon offers three ways to run the course: full marathon, 26.2… …
Hubbard places sixth in state golf tournament (10/14/2026) - Mathews High School sophomore Brandon Hubbard represented the Blue Devils at the Class 1 VHSL State Golf Tournament on Tuesday at Hobbs Hole Golf Course in Tappahannock, placing sixth in… …
Week of wins for GHS field hockey (10/14/2026) - The Gloucester High School girls’ varsity field hockey team dominated on the road last week as they faced Nansemond River and Bruton high schools, bringing home wins of 5-3 against… …
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… …