by James Ritch | Apr 16, 2021 | Sports
Story and Photo by Matthew Yoder The 2021 Central Accomack Little League season commenced last Thursday evening with an opening ceremony two years in waiting. An eager group of ballplayers and parents filled the grounds at Onancock to celebrate the spirit of...
by James Ritch | Aug 27, 2020 | Sports
By Matthew Yoder A community center represents a lot of things to many different people. At its core, it is an inclusive space, providing fellowship and fostering a strong community ethic. In many respects, the ballfields in Onancock epitomize the definition of such a...
by James Ritch | Mar 5, 2020 | Sports
By Matthew Yoder Youth is the word when it comes to the 2020 edition of Arcadia softball. The Firebirds’ roster is predominantly made up of freshmen, with three juniors and one lone senior adding needed experience. For fourth-year coach Keith Justis, that inexperience...
by James Ritch | Mar 5, 2020 | Sports
By Matthew Yoder The best coaches adapt when circumstances don’t go as planned, adjusting on the fly to play to their team’s strengths. So, when the top two hitters in Arcadia’s order became unavailable before practices got underway, coaches Michael Hatcher and Kyle...
by James Ritch | Dec 30, 2019 | Features, Sports
By Bill Sterling Now an established major league baseball player, Tyler Webb spent five days on his native Eastern Shore over the holidays, enjoying time with family, but not any of his beloved outdoor pursuits. Webb is the son of Kirk and Kristin Webb of Machipongo...
