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Larry Rubama

Larry Rubama is a columnist for The Virginian-Pilot. He joined The Pilot in 1999 after writing for The (Ind.) Journal-Gazette. A former track athlete at Ohio University, he became a sports reporter so he could tell other athletes’ stories.

Green Run is riding a 33-game Beach District regular-season winning streak and has won three consecutive district titles heading into its opener against Tallwood at home.

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757Teamz high school football predictions: Season kicks off Thursday night for several teams

August 28, 2024 at 11:12 p.m.

Green Run is riding a 33-game Beach District regular-season winning streak and has won three consecutive district titles heading into its opener against Tallwood at home.

The Bulldogs, who shared the title with Oscar Smith in 2017, want more as their playoff run ended early with a loss to Warwick in the region semifinals.

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757Teamz Southeastern District football preview: Wide-open race with defending champ King’s Fork in front

August 28, 2024 at 10:55 p.m.

The Bulldogs, who shared the title with Oscar Smith in 2017, want more as their playoff run ended early with a loss to Warwick in the region semifinals.

No. 1 players in South Hampton Roads' Top 50 high school football recruits since 2004, including their college choice.

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Top 50 high school football recruits in Hampton Roads: A look back at No. 1 players since 2004

August 27, 2024 at 10:19 p.m.

No. 1 players in South Hampton Roads' Top 50 high school football recruits since 2004, including their college choice.

Bolstered by a roster with commits headed to the SEC, ACC and Big Ten, the Commodores are riding a 22-game district winning streak.

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757Teamz Eastern District football preview: Maury reloads for another state championship run

August 27, 2024 at 2:40 p.m.

Bolstered by a roster with commits headed to the SEC, ACC and Big Ten, the Commodores are riding a 22-game district winning streak.

The Stallions have dominated the Beach in recent seasons, winning 33 straight district games and the past three regular-season crowns.

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757Teamz Beach District football preview: Green Run is the favorite again, but other teams hope to close the gap

September 7, 2024 at 8:12 a.m.

The Stallions have dominated the Beach in recent seasons, winning 33 straight district games and the past three regular-season crowns.

The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press released its list of the Top 50 high school senior football players in Hampton Roads. Here’s a look at the next 50 players who just missed.

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A look at the next 50 high school senior football players to watch in Hampton Roads’ Class of 2025

August 26, 2024 at 4:12 p.m.

The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press released its list of the Top 50 high school senior football players in Hampton Roads. Here’s a look at the next 50 players who just missed.

Here are the top 50 high school football recruits in Hampton Roads’ Class of 2025. A Maury senior is at the top of the list.

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Here are the top 50 high school football recruits in Hampton Roads’ Class of 2025

September 3, 2024 at 2:21 p.m.

Here are the top 50 high school football recruits in Hampton Roads’ Class of 2025. A Maury senior is at the top of the list.

The brothers are both unbeaten professionally, and will be part of a Nov. 8 fight card in their hometown.

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Norfolk brothers Keyshawn, Kelvin Davis to bring boxing back to Scope

August 22, 2024 at 5:03 p.m.

The brothers are both unbeaten professionally, and will be part of a Nov. 8 fight card in their hometown.

The Americans rallied to finish third in their first-round heat and qualify for Saturday's final.

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Chesapeake native Quincy Wilson, 16, helps U.S. advance to the 4×400 relay final

August 9, 2024 at 10:02 p.m.

The Americans rallied to finish third in their first-round heat and qualify for Saturday's final.

Holloway is an Olympic champion for the first time. The Grassfield High grad has been focused on winning gold since he was a silver medalist at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.

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Chesapeake’s Grant Holloway becomes first American to win Olympic gold in 110-meter hurdles since 2012

August 8, 2024 at 7:50 p.m.

Holloway is an Olympic champion for the first time. The Grassfield High grad has been focused on winning gold since he was a silver medalist at the Tokyo Olympics in...

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