Golfers round out season at Hartfield club (10/28/2020) - The Piankatank River Ladies Golf Association played last Thursday at the golf course in Hartfield. The competition was stroke play, net. Three places were awarded in each flight. Winners were:… …

Fall ball (10/28/2020) - Fall ball is underway at the Mathews County Little League fields on the Piankatank Ruritan Club grounds in Hudgins. “We have had nearly 150 kids sign up for the fall… …
Baystars FC soccer news (10/28/2020) - BARRACUDAS: The Baystars FC Under 19 Barracudas got by the Richmond Kickers Red 2002, 1-0, on Saturday in Poor Farm Park in Ashland. Elijah Miller had the lone goal and… …
The World Series that never was (10/28/2020) - The year 1964 did not begin well in Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love. The populace, which adored former President John F. Kennedy, continued to mourn his tragic deaths seven… …


Piankatank Ladies hold Memorial Tournament (10/21/2020) - On Thursday, Oct. 15, the women of the Piankatank River Ladies Golf Association and men from various groups which play at the Piankatank River Golf Course, held their annual Memorial… …
Wharf to Wharf fundraiser brings in $3,500+ (10/21/2020) - Although not held due to bad weather, the 2020 L. Wayne Hudgins Wharf to Wharf Swim has raised more than $3,500 to benefit the Mathews Land Conservancy, according to event… …
Seniors beat Juniors in PRGC Fall Classic (10/21/2020) - The Senior Team, captained by Joe Becht and Randy Pollard, defeated the Juniors, led by captains Harley Moore and Drew Pitts, in the Fall Classic golf tournament, held on Saturday… …
U12 Admirals tie CSC Phoenix, 3-3 (10/21/2020) - The Baystars FC U12 Admirals returned to league soccer play on Saturday with a 3-3 draw against the CSC Phoenix in Chesapeake. Down by two goals in the first half,… …



NPS looking for temporary park guides in Hampton Roads (10/14/2020) - The National Park Service is looking for temporary park guides to fill multiple positions in Hampton Roads, including openings with the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail. The positions… …
Some musings on past World Series games (10/14/2020) - Last month, the Major League Baseball Network rebroadcast the seventh game of the 1960 World Series between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the New York Yankees. With legendary sportscaster Bob Costas… …
PRLGA holds championship tournament (10/14/2020) - The Piankatank River Ladies Golf Association held its annual championship tournament Oct. 7-8 at the Hartfield course. Twenty-one members participated in the 36-hole tournament on two beautiful fall days. Top… …

Decision on GHS sports postponed until Oct. 14 (10/7/2020) - After announcing on Sept. 29 that sports conditioning at Gloucester High School could begin this week, GHS Athletic Director Kristy Hunter informed that Gazette-Journal last Thursday that the decision to… …
Approximately $18,000 raised in Amos West Spot Tourney (10/7/2020) - Approximately $18,000 has been donated to date for this year’s third annual Amos G. West Memorial Spot Fishing Tournament, which was held on Sept. 19. Stan Simmerman took first place… …
Hudgins reels in citation red drum (10/7/2020) - Chris Hudgins of Mathews caught and released a 50-inch red drum fishing on the Eastern Shore on Sept. 4. He earned a citation in the Virginia Saltwater Fishing Tournament for… …
Admirals shut out Phoenix, 2-0 (10/7/2020) - The Baystars FC U12 Admirals shut out the Chesapeake Soccer Club Phoenix, 2-0, on Saturday at the Centerville Soccer Complex in Chesapeake. Game captain Elton Hudgins Garciatello scored both game… …
Hammerheads overcome 3-goal deficit to tie Hotspurs (10/7/2020) - Spearheaded by a relentless late-game offensive effort, the Baystars U11 Hammerheads responded to a three-goal deficit in the second half to tie the Smithfield Hotspurs, 5-5, in youth soccer action… …
Sports conditioning to begin next week at GHS (9/30/2020) - Gloucester High School Athletic Director Kristy Hunter announced Tuesday that she had received permission for the school to begin sports conditioning activities next week. Hunter said she was notifying coaches… …
