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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.

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...

The only thing missing from Grant Holloway's impressive resume is Olympic gold. The Grassfield High grad could get that Thursday.

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Rubama: Winning a gold medal would elevate Grant Holloway’s legacy as one of the best ever

August 8, 2024 at 8:09 p.m.

The only thing missing from Grant Holloway's impressive resume is Olympic gold. The Grassfield High grad could get that Thursday.

The former Grassfield High standout advanced to the finals of the 110 hurdles by winning his semifinal heat in 12.98 seconds Wednesday. The finals are Thursday.

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Chesapeake’s Grant Holloway moves one step closer to Olympic gold

August 7, 2024 at 7:31 p.m.

The former Grassfield High standout advanced to the finals of the 110 hurdles by winning his semifinal heat in 12.98 seconds Wednesday. The finals are Thursday.

Chesapeake's Grant Holloway, a Grassfield High graduate, easily won his first-round heat in the 110-meter hurdles in 13.01 seconds, the fastest time of the day at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Chesapeake’s Grant Holloway advances to the Olympic 110-meter hurdles semifinals

August 4, 2024 at 12:42 p.m.

Chesapeake's Grant Holloway, a Grassfield High graduate, easily won his first-round heat in the 110-meter hurdles in 13.01 seconds, the fastest time of the day at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Warwick conducted its opening practice Thursday minus all-state defensive back Messiah Delhomme, who broke a leg in a 7-on-7 competition this summer and will miss most, and possibly all, of the season.

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757 football report | Defending state champ Maury opens with intensity, Warwick starts without injured star

August 2, 2024 at 4:35 p.m.

Warwick conducted its opening practice Thursday minus all-state defensive back Messiah Delhomme, who broke a leg in a 7-on-7 competition this summer and will miss most, and possibly all, of...

Hampton Roads native and Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas was back in the region to celebrate Dick's Sporting Goods' one-year anniversary of the House of Sport in Chesapeake. She was welcomed by hundreds of fans.

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Hundreds of fans greet Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas in her return to Hampton Roads

July 28, 2024 at 5:36 p.m.

Hampton Roads native and Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas was back in the region to celebrate Dick's Sporting Goods' one-year anniversary of the House of Sport in Chesapeake. She was welcomed...

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