Sports

Cobbler Signs to Wrestle at P&HCC

Patrick County High School Senior, Ethan Cobbler, signed his letter of intent to wrestle at Patrick & Henry Community College. Cobbler said, “I am very excited to continue wrestling at P&H. I am very appreciative of this opportunity.” In attendance for the signing were front (l-r) Stepfather John Corns, Ethan...

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Baseball team ready to defend title

For the first time in school history, a team from Patrick County High School will be the defending state champions when members of the baseball team take the field this week. According to head coach Tal Swails, his team is ready for the challenge. Coach Tal Swails throwing batting practice....

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Condon named head volleyball coach at P&HCC

Megan Condon was hired as the next head volleyball coach at Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC). She is set to take over for Brandi Woods, who led the Patriots for two seasons. Megan Condon "I'm over the moon about accepting this position at Patrick & Henry and taking the...

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Athletes celebrated at banquet

Patrick County High School held its Winter Sports Banquet on Monday, February 26.  Award winners are as follows: Wrestling- Coach Bradley Pell, Ben Knight and Mason Spencer- Tied for Most Improved, Coach Tim Lawson, Logan Rakes- Coaches Award, Ethan Cobbler- Iron Man Award, Stephen Spencer- Most Valuable, Coach Scott Lawson...

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PCHS Fishing Team to compete in qualifier

Best of luck to members of the Patrick County High School Fishing Team as they compete against other high school teams in the B.A.S.S. Nation of Virginia State Qualifier tournament at Smith Mountain Lake this upcoming weekend. Thank you to all the boat captains and sponsors who make this experience possible for the students. Good luck to all the youth anglers. (Contributed)

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Lady Cougars fall in region semifinals

Allanah Mitchell puts up a shot in the paint. Eliza Clifton drives past a Floyd defender. The Patrick County Lady Cougar basketball team lost to Floyd County in the region semifinals, 44-29, on February 21 at Bassett High School. The loss ended the season for the Lady Cougars. The Lady...

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Heath earns spot on academic team

Will Heath, a member of the Patrick County High School Fishing Team, earned a spot on the 2022-2023 John Crews All-Academic Team. To earn this award, anglers must earn a GPA of 3.0 or higher at the end of the school year. Awards were presented at the Angler's Choice Open...

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Glenvar tops Cougars

Noah Jessup drives over Glenvar defenders for the shot. Easton Harris flies toward the basket. The Patrick County varsity boys’ basketball team closed out their season against the Glenvar Highlanders on February 12, falling 73-51. The Highlanders came out from the opening tip playing a full-court press, which caused the...

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Heath, Handy earns awards for last season

Patrick County High School Fishing Team members Will Heath and Chace Handy were among those to receive the John Crews All Elite Team last season. To earn this award, anglers must place in the Top 10 of all Southern division teams at the end of the 2022-2023 season. Also receiving...

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Fishing Team members earn recognition

Several members of the Patrick County High School Fishing Team recently earned spots on the 2022-2023 John Crews All-Academic Team. Eli Wood, Jonah Shockley, Hunter Heath, Evan Havens, and Tripp Thompson were among those to earn awards (pictured), as were Devin Walker, Jake Caine, Caleb Hostetter, Lacey Sutphin, Evan Wood...

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