Newport Sweeps, Football Glory, and Fast Track Stars | Virginia Beach News

Christopher Newport’s field hockey team dominated the season, sweeping major awards with Carrie Moura as Coach of the Year, Courtney Hughlett as Player of the Year, and Lily Kerr as Defensive Player of the Year—all while going 19-1 and reaching the DIII semifinals. Their depth was on full display as multiple captains earned All-State honors. On the gridiron, Coach Paul Crowley of Christopher Newport was named Virginia SID College Division Coach of the Year after leading his team to a 10-1 record and an undefeated regular season, capped by a NJAC title. Standouts like QB Connor Barry also earned All-State first-team honors. Meanwhile, rising senior Simeon Jones Jr., a 6’1”, 315-pound defensive force from South Carolina, committed to James Madison amid a strong recruiting haul. Salem Stadium will host four VHSL championship games this year. In baseball, the Peninsula Pilots are riding high after two straight wins, including a 12-3 rout of the Devil Dogz, powered by their top hitters and standout pitcher Parker Codington’s four shutout innings. In track, former Indian River star Brianna Selby, a two-time All-American from USC with the seventh-fastest 100m collegiate time ever, is transferring to Kentucky. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/82d423b5401bef12