Abingdon Native Tyler Locklear On When MLB Draft Dreams Started To Become Real

For Tyler Locklear, hearing his name called in the MLB Draft was the culmination of years of hard work at Archbishop Curley and VCU. “I’ll grind. I get hit by pitches, I steal bases, my jersey’s dirty,” Locklear said of what the Mariners are getting after taking him No. 58 overall.

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All-America Lacrosse Classic: Showcase For Budding Stars … And An Opportunity For Many

When he founded the All-America Lacrosse Classic nearly two decades ago, Lee Corrigan wanted to create the lacrosse equivalent of basketball’s McDonald’s All-American Game. And he has done just that, showcasing top players and helping grow the game in different parts of the country.

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Former Maryland, Calvert Hall Soccer Star Ben Bender Settling In With Charlotte FC

Former Calvert Hall and Maryland soccer star Ben Bender has thrived through the opening months of his professional career in North Carolina, aided by a close-knit family and a healthy dose of playing time that has accelerated his development.

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