by James Ritch | Aug 4, 2022 | Sports
Not much has changed in fishing over the last week. Extra-warm water temperatures and excessive heat are forcing most anglers to fish early in the mornings and late in the afternoons. Coincidentally, this is when most of the highky productive action also occurs....
by James Ritch | Jul 29, 2022 | Sports
By Bill Hall – High water temperatures and lower oxygen levels have combined to impact a lot of the local fishing activity negatively. Fishing early in the morning, especially during the latter portion of a rising tide, will often improve your odds of catching....
by James Ritch | Jul 28, 2022 | Sports
Submitted Story – Chincoteague High School athlete Emma Jackson was recently named to the Extra Innings Softball High School All-American Team as a first team outfielder. Extra Innings Softball is one of the nation’s premier softball rankings publications. Jackson...
by James Ritch | Jul 28, 2022 | Sports
By Adolphus Ames – Central Accomack Little League’s senior softball team competed in the Southeast Region Senior League Softball Tournament in Salisbury, N.C., this past weekend as Team Virginia. On Saturday, July 23, Virginia defeated Georgia 2-0 to advance to a...
by James Ritch | Jul 21, 2022 | Sports
By Bill Hall – Cobia action has slowed for the second week in a row. Theories for the decline include the high water temperatures and the fish entering the spawning season. Flounder fishing on the seaside remains steady, both inside the inlets and on the ocean wrecks....
by James Ritch | Jul 21, 2022 | Sports
By Whitney Metz – The 2022 major softball team from Shore Little League competed in the state tournament in Bridgewater, Va., from July 14 to 16 after winning the District 8 championship. The tournament started with pool play for the first two days, which determined...