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Ty White to Petersburg

Acclaimed John Marshall boys basketball coach Ty White, who built one of the nation’s premier high school programs in Richmond’s North Side, is leaving his post to take the same position at Petersburg, where White was an assistant in the 2000s. The Crimson Wave officially announced the hiring Monday during an introductory press conference at the Petersburg High School […]

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The Crimson Wave officially announced the hiring Monday during an introductory press conference at the Petersburg High School Auditorium. White will also be the assistant athletic director for Petersburg City Public Schools.

White led the Justices for 15 seasons, winning seven state titles in that time, including four consecutive to close out his tenure.

He was previously an assistant at Petersburg under then-coach, now-Crimson Wave AD Bill Lawson III. White took the reins at John Marshall prior to the 2010 season, filling the shoes of longtime Justices coach Frank Threatts Jr.

Former Petersburg coach Ryan Massenburg, who led the Crimson Wave since 2017 and compiled a 115-68 record with a Region 3A championship and Class 3 runner-up finish in 2022, is taking the head job at Prince George. Former Royals coach Travis Carr retired at the end of this past season.

White was named the 2022-23 MaxPreps National Coach of the Year on the heels of a historic season in which Jayem, led by All-Metro player of the year Dennis Parker Jr. (NC State), went 28-0 and reached its first-ever No. 1 national ranking on MaxPreps.

White was also named the Jersey Mike’s Naismith High School Boys Coach of the Year that season.

“It’s an unbelievable honor to be mentioned with the list of guys that were mentioned,” White, who was nominated among a host of the nation’s top high school coaches, said of the award in 2023.

“It’s a testament to the amount of hard work that my assistant coaches do day-in and day-out. They make coaching easy. They’re great basketball minds, and they help prepare our kids every day.”

20200313_SPO_JAYEM_AWE23 — John Marshall coach Ty White celebrates with Elijah Steward after the Justices beat Gate City to win the Class 2 state championship on March 12, 2020.

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A McDonald’s All-American Games selection committee member, White has coached AAU programs Petersburg Elite and Team Loaded to great success, and produced a wealth of Division I college talent.

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He’s also helped organize various community initiatives in Richmond’s North Side, from annual turkey drives at Thanksgiving to the Team Loaded Foundation’s “Weekend of Action” in 2020 during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic in which Justices players, coaches and school personnel helped provide COVID tests to more than 300 community members, and fed more than 5,200 families.

“I pray everyday to be blessed so that I can be a blessing to others,” White said at the time. “This is my calling and my mission in life, so I always want to be a blessing to my community.

“We want to hit everyone in need right now. I don’t care if you’re from Richmond, Colonial Heights, Hopewell, Petersburg, North Side, Southside, West End … we want to be a blessing to our community.”

20191213_SPO_JAYEM_AWE17 — John Marshall Head Coach Ty White calls out to the Justices as they play Landstown the defending Class 6 state champions Thursday, December 12, 2019.

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John Marshall went 25-2 this season and won the Class 2 state title in dominant fashion. Petersburg went 14-10.

Though Jayem’s recent success vastly exceeds that of the Crimson Wave, Petersburg, the alma mater of Pro Basketball Hall of Fame member Moses Malone, is a storied program that played for a Class 3 state championship as recently as 2022, when the Crimson Wave lost in the final to Cave Spring 76-75.

20191213_SPO_JAYEM_AWE18 — John Marshall Head Coach Ty White calls out to the Justices as they play Landstown, the defending Class 6 state champions, Thursday, December 12, 2019.

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Petersburg had a number of dominant seasons in the 2000s and 2010s. When Petersburg and John Marshall, the Nos. 1 and 2 teams in the T-D Top 10 at the time, met in January of 2012 early in White’s tenure, then-Crimson Wave coach Rick Hite spoke about the impact White had on his players, many of whom he knew since childhood.

“It’s more than basketball,” Hite said. “He’s a big figure in some of our guys’ lives.”

The move also alters the statewide complexion of boys high school basketball. The Justices have dominated Class 2 ever since White took the helm, regular blowing out opposition en route to state championships.

Now, Class 2 programs throughout the state will breath a sigh of relief, while Class 3 teams shudder at the prospect of a powerhouse comparable to White’s John Marshall outfit beginning a dynasty one classification higher.

More locally, the hierarchy of the Central District will change dramatically. Though a traditionally strong Hopewell program, Petersburg’s fierce rival, might have something to say about that.

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Uvalde Booster Club honors top athletes

Top award recipients from the 2025 Uvalde High School Sports Award Ceremony are (front row, left to right) Victoria Martinez, Delilah De La Cruz, George Rodriguez, Ashlynn Aguero, Analeigha Najera, (back row) Malachi Castano, Matt Blanco, Jaxon Parker, and Devere Willis. Not pictured is Justine Luevanos. The ceremony was conducted May 5 in John H. […]

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Three Uvalde High School seniors topped the list of special award recipients at the 2025 UHS Sports Award Ceremony staged May 5 in John H. Harrell Auditorium.

Track and football standout Devere Willis was named as the winner of the Orville Etheredge Award, presented annually to the top UHS male athlete.

Analeigha Najera, a track standout, and Victoria Martinez, a soccer standout, were selected as co-recipients of the Lobo Award, presented annually to the top UHS female athlete.

Those two awards were the top two made during the event sponsored by the Uvalde Athletic Booster Club.

“This was another great school year for our athletes,” said UHS head coach Wade Miller. “We are happy to honor all of our athletes tonight.

“Thanks go to everyone involved in making the school year a success, including the administration, our coaching staff, teachers, parents, and most of all our athletes,” said Miller.

Several other special awards were made.

Recipients of the UHS Fighting Heart Awards were football and track standout Malachi Castano and basketball standout Justine Luevanos. The award is made to those who show outstanding dedication and sacrifice while representing UHS in athletic competition

Delilah De La Cruz, a soccer standout, was named as the winner of the Lobo Spirit Award. The award goes to the female athlete who lifts her teammates through her support.

Matt Blanco, a UHS football and baseball standout, was named as the recipient of the Mike King Hustle Award. The award honors the memory of the late coach who encouraged athletes to give their very best on the playing field and in the classroom.

Wrestling standout George Rodriguez was presented the W.B. “Pappy” Drennan Award, presented each year to the UHS student athlete who displayed his personal best through participation in athletics.

Jaxon Parker, a football standout, and Ashlynn Aguero, a UHS cheer standout, were the recipients of the Marvin Kolinek Award made annually to the UHS male and female student-athlete who exhibit class and demonstrate the virtue of community service.

Long-time supporter of UHS athletics Eloy Del Toro was named as the recipient of the 2025 Harvey Kinchlow – Here Come The Coyotes Award made each year to a top supporter of the Coyotes and the Lobos.

Del Toro thanked the Booster Club for the award and delivered a brief speech highlighting his years of love and support for UHS athletics.

UABC president Tracey Parker, vice president Jo Francis Massey, and treasurer Velen Galindo announced the awards, which Coach Miller presented to the recipients.

Michael Derek Sandoval was on hand to present Zachary Lambert and Andrew Maldonado with the Michael Derek Sandoval Collegiate Athlete Award made to former UHS graduates who have gone on to excel in athletics in college.

Lambert, a 2021 UHS graduate, excelled on football at McMurry University, while attaining a bachelor’s degree in all levels of physical education in 2025.

Maldonado, a 2020 UHS grad, excelled in baseball at Iowa Wesleyan for three seasons and for one season at Culver-Stockton College. He gained a bachelor of science in business administration in 2024.

Following the awards presentations, the head coaches from the various UHS varsity sports recognized their athletes and gave a brief rundown on the accomplishments of their team, including all-district, all-region, and all-state performances during the 2024-2025 school year.

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UFC 315

Getty Images There’s a king at 170 pounds. After a tough battle in the main event of UFC 315 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Jack Della Maddalena outlasted Belal Muhammad to earn the welterweight title. Della Maddalena stepped in on short notice to replace Shavkat Rakhmonov in the main event and made good on […]

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There’s a king at 170 pounds. After a tough battle in the main event of UFC 315 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Jack Della Maddalena outlasted Belal Muhammad to earn the welterweight title. Della Maddalena stepped in on short notice to replace Shavkat Rakhmonov in the main event and made good on his opportunity.

The native of Australia outboxed and outstruck Muhammad for most of the five rounds of action, though the final five minutes turned into an interesting back and forth battle as Muhammad attempted to mount a rally. Now, the next contender at 170 pounds could be lightweight champion Islam Makhachev as he looks to move up and become the latest two-division champion.

Elsewhere on the card, Valentina Shevchenko remains the class of the 125-pound division. Shevchenko outpointed Manon Fiorot in a tight battle between the pair of veterans. Shevchenko is now on her second reign as champion in the flyweight ranks after a trilogy with Alexa Grasso. Plus, Jose Aldo laid his gloves down in the ring to signify his retirement (for a second time) after a tough loss to Aieman Zahabi on the main card. Aldo, who was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2023, went 1-2 in his three appearances upon return.

CBS Sports was with you throughout fight week with the latest news, in-depth features and betting advice to consider. Thanks for stopping by and we’ll see you at UFC 316 in Newark, New Jersey.

UFC 315 fight card, results

Jack Della Maddalena def. Belal Muhammad via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)
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ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your local scores from Saturday, May 10, 2025. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS BASEBALL Fatima (0) Mexico (10) FINAL – Southern Boone Invitational Championship North Callaway (2) Southern Boone (7) FINAL – Southern Boone Invitational Third Place Game Hallsville (0) Moberly (15) FINAL – […]

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Here are your local scores from Saturday, May 10, 2025. You can watch the highlights in the video player above.

HS BASEBALL

Fatima (0) Mexico (10) FINAL – Southern Boone Invitational Championship

North Callaway (2) Southern Boone (7) FINAL – Southern Boone Invitational Third Place Game

Hallsville (0) Moberly (15) FINAL – Southern Boone Invitational Fifth Place Game

Eldon (3) Fulton (7) FINAL – Southern Boone Invitational Seventh Place Game

Rock Bridge (10) Christian Brothers College (3) FINAL

Rock Bridge (3) Kickapoo (2) FINAL

Springfield Catholic (1) Hickman (7) FINAL

Hickman (3) Rolla (8) FINAL

Tolton (3) St. Elizabeth (6) FINAL

Tolton (15) Camdenton (6) FINAL

Camdenton (1) St. Elizabeth (7) FINAL

Liberty (0) Blair Oaks (1) FINAL

Liberty (6) Blair Oaks (0) FINAL

Smith-Cotton (5) Glendale (1) FINAL

Crocker (3) Osage (0) FINAL

Cole Camp (7) Osage (13) FINAL

New Covenant (13) Skyline (2) FINAL

HS SOCCER

Helias (0) Quincy, IL (1) FINAL

Affton (1) Osage (3) FINAL

Waynesville (2) Osage (1) FINAL

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The Heritage boys soccer team secured its first state tournament berth in program history with a 1-0 win Saturday over Gig Harbor in the 3A bi-district playoffs in Gig Harbor. The Timberwolves broke a scoreless tie with a goal in the 70th minute, and the defense did the rest at Heritage notched its sixth consecutive […]

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The Heritage boys soccer team secured its first state tournament berth in program history with a 1-0 win Saturday over Gig Harbor in the 3A bi-district playoffs in Gig Harbor.

The Timberwolves broke a scoreless tie with a goal in the 70th minute, and the defense did the rest at Heritage notched its sixth consecutive shutout.

Heritage, the No. 5 seed in the tournament, will face top-seeded Silas of Tacoma in the bi-district semifinal match on Tuesday. The match is set for 7:30 p.m. at Federal Way Memorial Stadium.

MOUNTAIN VIEW 1, CAPITAL 0 — The Thunder advanced in the 3A bi-district playoffs by winning at loser-out game Saturday at home.

The Thunder will face White River of Buckley at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Stadium High School in Tacoma in another loser-out match. If Mountain View wins Tuesday, it will get two chances to clinch at state berth.

No other details from the match were reported.

PUYALLUP 2, CAMAS 1 — The Papermakers fell into the loser-out bracket with a loss at Puyallup.

Camas will face Mount Rainier at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Art Crate Field in Spanaway in a loser-out match. The Papermakers now need to win two loser-out games to reach state.

No other details were reported.

AUBURN RIVERSIDE 2, SKYVIEW 0 — The Storm saw their season end in a loser-out game in the 4A bi-district tournament. No other details were reported.

COLUMBIA RIVER 3, RIDGEFIELD 1 — Mason Renner, Johnny Avalos and Tyson Massengale scored goals as the Rapids advanced to the semifinals of the 2A district playoffs.

River will host R.A. Long on Tuesday. Ridgefield, which got a goal from Adrian Merino, will play at Aberdeen in a loser-out match Tuesday.

W.F. WEST 2, HOCKINSON 1 — Ryder Cole-Vogler scored off an assists from Gabe Cannon, but it wasn’t enough for Hockinson in a 2A district first-round match.

The Hawks have now lost three of their last four matches.

W.F. West scored a pair of second-half goals to win. Hockinson will host 2A Greater St. Helens League rival Hudson’s Bay on Tuesday in a loser-out match.

R.A. LONG 2, ABERDEEN 1 — Eric Garcia scored the tiebreaking goal to lift the Lumberjacks in the 2A district semifinals.

TUMWATER 1, HUDSON’S BAY 0 — The Eagles fell into the loser-out bracket with a first-round loss at Tumwater.

SETON CATHOLIC 6, MONTESANO 0 — Easton Ross and Brady Angelo scored two goals each to lead the Cougars into the 1A district semifinals.

Tynan Young-Byle had three assists for Seton, and Teagan Petracca had a goal and assist.

The Cougars next play at Raymond-South Bend on Tuesday.

KING’S WAY CHRISTIAN 4, ROCHESTER 1 — The Knights advanced to the 1A district semifinals with the win.

King’s Way will play at Columbia-White Salmon on Tuesday. No other details were reported.

COLUMBIA-WHITE SALMON 6, FORKS 0 — The Bruins advanced to the 1A district semifinals. No other details were reported.

RAYMOND-SOUTH BEND 4, LA CENTER 1 — The Wildcats fell into the loser-out bracket and will host Montesano on Tuesday. No other details were reported.

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HOCKINSON 13, CENTRALIA 3 — The Hawks continued on their hot streak, eliminating Centralia in a 2A district play-in game.

Tyler Fehrer, Julian Gonzalez and Kelso McAfee had two hits, and Skyler Liddie hit a home run as the Hawks scored in every inning of the five-inning game.

Hockinson will open the double-elimination bracket of the 2A district playoffs on Tuesday at Columbia River.

ABERDEEN 6, WASHOUGAL 5 — The Panthers saw their season end with a gut-wrenching eight-inning loss at Aberdeen.

Washougal took a 5-1 lead into the bottom of the ninth, but the Bobcats rallied for four runs with making an out. The rally was sparked by four batters being hit by a pitch, one walk and two singles.

With the bases loaded and no outs, Owen MacDonald was able to work out of the jam with a strikeout, a force play at home and a groundout to short.

Aberdeen won it in the eighth on a walk, error, sacrifice and a two-out single.

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PLAINFIELD, Wis. (WSAW) – A sunny day in Plainfield set up a perfect time for Tri-County to host a softball invite. Tri-County, Wild Rose, Port Edwards, Adams-Friendship, Nekoosa and Lena/St. Thomas Aquinas all took part of the festivities at Veterans Park. In a pair of its matchups, Wild Rose stayed in the drivers seat against […]

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In a pair of its matchups, Wild Rose stayed in the drivers seat against Port Edwards, taking down the Blackhawks 16-6. Simultaneously, Tri-County had an early lead over Lena/St. Thomas Aquinas, but the Wildcats would ultimately take over with a 20-10 win.

Later in the evening, Wausau East hosted Kaukauna. The Lumberjacks sought their sixth non-conference win of the year, but left with an 11-0 shutout loss.

Wausau East hosted Kaukauna. The Lumberjacks sought their sixth non-conference win of the year, but left with an 11-0 shutout loss.