by James Ritch | Jul 22, 2021 | Features
By Carol Vaughn — For the second consecutive year, the Chincoteague pony auction is being held online. The wild pony swim and live auction were cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Can’t wait to see the winning bids on the 29th!” said a...
by James Ritch | Jun 24, 2021 | Sports
By Matthew Yoder and Connie Morrison – Athletes from Chincoteague, Nandua, and Arcadia participated in the Virgina High School League Track and Field State Championships held June 18 and 19 in Harrisonburg, Va. Chincoteague standout Emma Jackson placed first in the...
by James Ritch | Jun 11, 2021 | Sports
By Matthew Yoder – With playoff seeding at stake, the Chincoteague Ponies bested the Arcadia Firebirds for the second time this season Tuesday night by a score of 8-6. The Ponies welcomed back starting pitcher Alex McComb and put aside a pair of disappointing losses...
by James Ritch | Jun 8, 2021 | Sports
Story and Photo by Matthew Yoder – Nathan Barnes picked up his third win of the season in dominating fashion, going six innings, while allowing only two hits and striking out 11 to help fuel Arcadia’s 7-3 defeat of Chincoteague Tuesday evening. Barnes helped his own...
by James Ritch | Jun 8, 2021 | Sports
Story and Photos by Matthew Yoder – Arcadia High School was again the host for a track and field meet May 28. Team results are reported below. GIRLS RESULTS Girls 100 Meter 1. Emma Jackson, Chincoteague, 12.94 2. Kayla Wharton, Arcadia, 13.42 3. Amizyah Harmon,...
