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sports reporter at Richmond Times-Dispatch // fmr. reporter, columnist & editor with @newsadvance even walls fall down

Richmond, VA
Joined January 2013
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The top-seeded Raiders muzzled the Cougars in three sets: 25-22, 25-14, 25-10 to claim the region title at Atlee High School, setting themselves up in grand fashion for the upcoming richmond.com/sports/high-sch…
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Super stoked to announce I’ve accepted a position as sports reporter at the Richmond Times-Dispatch. A lot of wonderful people helped me get back to full-time journalism and I’m so very grateful for each one. Ready to get things rolling Monday. @RTDSports @804Varsity
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Midlothian goes 43 yards after a Manchester punt and now trails 23-20, 0:18, 3Q
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Midlothian with an interception and score. After the PAT, the Trojans lead Manchester 34-30, 8:11 4Q
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Final: Midlothian 34, Manchester 30
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Manchester scores on its first drive, five plays, and runs in the conversion for an 8-0 lead.
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Midlothian makes a goal-line stop to end the first half. At the break: Manchester leads 16-13
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6:20, 3Q: Manchester forces a Midlothian punt to start 2H, then scores to take a 23-13 lead.
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Updates tonight from Manchester vs Midlothian. #richmonder
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During state championship weekend I always wanna know #whereisgregory
Vhsl class 2 tennis: ridgeview clinches state title with 5-2 decision over bruton. #hcgtrn
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HEELS BIH!!!! 🐏🐏🐏
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Heritage coach Brad Bradley (@hhspioneersfb) celebrated a big milestone last night. His team’s statement win over Teejay was the 250th of his coaching career. “I feel like we have fun. We’re hard on them, but we have fun. And that’s what it’s all about.” newsadvance.com/sports/high-…
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