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Mounted archers gather in rural Virginia Beach for a competition of skill and poise

August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, print edition. THE INDEPENDENT NEWS BACK BAY — Mounted archers from Hampton Roads and beyond competed this past

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Sanderlin, Kempsville hoops coach, honored for more than the game

June 12, 2022 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, May 8, print edition. BY GLEN MASON CHESAPEAKE — It’s deeper than the game.  That is the mantra of Kempsville High

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Planning Commission recommends approval, City Council to vote on permit for backyard ‘Field of Dreams’ in Blackwater

May 18, 2021 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE VIRGINIA BEACH — The City Council is poised to determine whether to grant a conditional use permit that would allow for

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From the Editor: Regarding my Patriots hat and Tom Brady

September 13, 2020September 13, 2020 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE BACK BAY — Usually, I can tell from the way someone glances at my hat that they are about to ask about

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Column: In life, there is a time to coach and a time to encourage

November 19, 2019 The Independent News

BY CORTNEY MORSE DOUCETTE PUNGO — I have an 11 year old who loves soccer. She wants to be Megan Rapinoe or Alex Morgan. I want

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Battle of the Bravest at Harbor Park helps Muscular Dystrophy Association

July 25, 2019 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE NORFOLK — Softball teams from four Hampton Roads fire departments took the field at Harbor Park on Saturday, June 29, for this

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The Pitch: Building support for VB United, hoping pro soccer can grow in Virginia Beach

June 30, 2019 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE VIRGINIA BEACH — In its first season, Virginia Beach United, a new soccer club playing in the United Soccer League’s League Two

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Photos: Summer baseball for Creeds Athletic Association

August 22, 2018August 22, 2018 The Independent News

THE INDEPENDENT NEWS Creeds Athletic Association wrapped up a strong season of youth baseball this summer. Ken Beasley, farm baseball coordinator for the association

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Column: A football upbringing leads to enduring gridiron appreciation

January 24, 2018 The Independent News

BY LISA VERSPRILLE BURKETT VIRGINIA BEACH — I am in front of the television for hours on Saturdays during the fall. I’m a college football fanatic.

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Column: Thoughts about football when a granddaughter wanted to play

December 18, 2017 The Independent News

BY LINDA RUSSELL VIRGINIA BEACH — We’re nearly through the football season, which reminds me that this time last year my granddaughter, then 12, announced

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