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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.

Lake Mary of Florida shocked Taiwan last Sunday in the Little League World Series, rallying for a 2-1 win in extra innings. Lake Mary coach Jonathan Anderson credited God and the prayer of two Chesapeake residents, Jeff Guill and Joe Smith, with helping them.

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Rubama: Prayer changes things, even in sports, as one team learned at Little League World Series

August 31, 2024 at 5:10 p.m.

Lake Mary of Florida shocked Taiwan last Sunday in the Little League World Series, rallying for a 2-1 win in extra innings. Lake Mary coach Jonathan Anderson credited God and the...

Oscar Smith's two-headed monster running game led the Tigers over Hermitage, outside of Richmond, in a season opener.

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Oscar Smith’s running game too much for Hermitage in the season opener

August 31, 2024 at 8:21 a.m.

Oscar Smith's two-headed monster running game led the Tigers over Hermitage, outside of Richmond, in a season opener.

Green Run shut out Tallwood in the season opener for both teams as Charles Jackson scored three touchdowns.

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Fifth-ranked Green Run blows out Tallwood in season opener to run Beach District winning streak to 34

August 30, 2024 at 7:58 p.m.

Green Run shut out Tallwood in the season opener for both teams as Charles Jackson scored three touchdowns.

"It's more than just a Tiger Cage," a current player said. "It's one of the things that makes Oscar Smith, Oscar Smith."

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There’s no high school football entrance like it in the 757. Here are the origins of Oscar Smith’s ‘Tiger Cage.’

August 29, 2024 at 5:17 p.m.

"It's more than just a Tiger Cage," a current player said. "It's one of the things that makes Oscar Smith, Oscar Smith."

More than half of the 757Teamz top 15 high school football teams, eight in all, debut on Friday.

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757Teamz football predictions: Churchland at King’s Fork features classic rushing duel

August 29, 2024 at 5:51 p.m.

More than half of the 757Teamz top 15 high school football teams, eight in all, debut on Friday.

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.