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![Virginia Union University had much to celebrate with its homecoming win over Lincoln University 57-0 on Oct. 21 at Hovey Field. The Panthers had 481 yards total offense to just 168 for the Lions. All-American tailback Jada Byers ran for 55 yards and four touchdowns on just 12 carries.](https://epmgaa.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2023/10/26/Jada_Byers_VUU_Homecoming_2023_16_of_21_r190x220.jpg?15134d8ecf80f15357c5f07aa65289834e904796)
Virginia Union University had much to celebrate with its homecoming win over Lincoln University 57-0 on Oct. 21 at Hovey Field. The Panthers had 481 …
Published on October 26, 2023
![Virginia Union University’s alumni, students, faculty and friends celebrate their homecoming win over Lincoln University 57-0 on Oct. 21 at Hovey Field.](https://epmgaa.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2023/10/26/VUU_Homecoming_2023_12_of_21_r190x220.jpg?15134d8ecf80f15357c5f07aa65289834e904796)
Virginia Union University’s alumni, students, faculty and friends celebrate their homecoming win over Lincoln University 57-0 on Oct. 21 at Hovey Field.
Published on October 26, 2023
![Mr. Virginia State University, Christopher Lawrence, and Miss Virginia State University, Aliya Mayers, wave to the crowd during the game, which drew 3,409 people. VSU won 39-23 over Bluefield State, leaving the Trojans 7-0 overall and atop the CIAA North with a 5-0 record.](https://epmgaa.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2023/10/19/VSU_Homecoming_2023_13_of_24_r190x220.jpg?15134d8ecf80f15357c5f07aa65289834e904796)
Mr. Virginia State University, Christopher Lawrence, and Miss Virginia State University, Aliya Mayers, wave to the crowd during the game, which drew 3,409 people. VSU …
Published on October 19, 2023
![Thomas Jefferson High School’s Shamar Graham adds another 162 yards rushing and another touchdown to his statistics during the Vikings’ 30-28 victory last Friday over King William High School to clinch the regional title.](https://epmgaa.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2019/12/05/TJ_Football_Shamar_Graham_2_r190x220.jpg?15134d8ecf80f15357c5f07aa65289834e904796)
Thomas Jefferson High School’s Shamar Graham adds another 162 yards rushing and another touchdown to his statistics during the Vikings’ 30-28 victory last Friday over …
Published on December 6, 2019
![Virginia State University quarterback Cordelral Cook makes an 8-yard run across the goal line during the first quarter, giving the Trojans a 7-0 lead over the Bowie State Bulldogs in last Saturday’s homecoming game. The Trojans lost the game 24-14.](https://epmgaa.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2019/10/24/VS_homecoming_2019_29_of_35_r190x220.jpg?15134d8ecf80f15357c5f07aa65289834e904796)
Virginia State University quarterback Cordelral Cook makes an 8-yard run across the goal line during the first quarter, giving the Trojans a 7-0 lead over …
Published on October 25, 2019
![Virginia State University running back Demetrius Strickland rushes the ball down the field during last Saturday’s 35-16 victory over the University of North Carolina at Pembroke during the Trojans’ first home game.](https://epmgaa.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2019/09/19/VSU_9.14_1_of_7_r190x220.jpg?15134d8ecf80f15357c5f07aa65289834e904796)
Virginia State University running back Demetrius Strickland rushes the ball down the field during last Saturday’s 35-16 victory over the University of North Carolina at …
Published on September 20, 2019
![Spectators enjoy fireworks over the Appomattox River from the beach at Hopewell’s City Park last Saturday. It was the first of several holiday fireworks displays in the area. (James Haskins/Richmond Free Press)](https://epmgaa.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2019/07/04/fireworks_2019_4_of_11_r190x220.jpg?15134d8ecf80f15357c5f07aa65289834e904796)
Spectators enjoy fireworks over the Appomattox River from the beach at Hopewell’s City Park last Saturday. It was the first of several holiday fireworks displays …
Published on July 4, 2019
![John Marshall High School senior Aubrey Merritt goes up for the score during the Justices’ 100-62 victory over Culpeper County High School on Feb. 22 in the regional final.](https://epmgaa.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2019/03/01/marshall_v_culpepper_1_of_6_r190x220.jpg?15134d8ecf80f15357c5f07aa65289834e904796)
John Marshall High School senior Aubrey Merritt goes up for the score during the Justices’ 100-62 victory over Culpeper County High School on Feb. 22 …
Published on March 1, 2019
![Hometown celebration: Boston Red Sox centerfielder Jackie Bradley Jr., right, spends time with his dad, Jackie Bradley Sr. of Richmond, during a celebration held for the pair on Dec. 28 by the older Mr. Bradley’s co-workers at GRTC. In late October, the younger Mr. Bradley helped the Red Sox clinch a World Series victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. A Richmond area native, he played ball for Prince George High School and the University of South Carolina before joining the Red Sox, where he has been the starting centerfielder since 2014. His dad is a veteran bus driver for GRTC. The festive celebration was held at Southern Kitchen restaurant in Shockoe Bottom. (James Haskins/Richmond Free Press)](https://epmgaa.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2019/01/04/Jackie_Bradley_3_of_4_r190x220.jpg?15134d8ecf80f15357c5f07aa65289834e904796)
Hometown celebration: Boston Red Sox centerfielder Jackie Bradley Jr., right, spends time with his dad, Jackie Bradley Sr. of Richmond, during a celebration held for …
Published on January 4, 2019
![Jubilant John Marshall High School basketball players show off their 3A state championship trophy after their big victory in March over Western Albemarle High School at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Siegel Center. This was the Justices first state championship since 2014.](https://epmgaa.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2018/12/30/john_marshall_3.10.18_18_of_18_r190x220.jpg?15134d8ecf80f15357c5f07aa65289834e904796)
Jubilant John Marshall High School basketball players show off their 3A state championship trophy after their big victory in March over Western Albemarle High School …
Published on December 30, 2018
![John Marshall High School’s Kevon Dark agilely slips through the pack to carry the ball down the field during last Saturday’s victory over George Wythe High School.](https://epmgaa.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2018/09/04/JM_vs_GW_3_of_4_r190x220.jpg?15134d8ecf80f15357c5f07aa65289834e904796)
John Marshall High School’s Kevon Dark agilely slips through the pack to carry the ball down the field during last Saturday’s victory over George Wythe …
Published on September 4, 2018
![Virginia State University tailback Trenton “Boom” Cannon goes airborne for a touchdown over Virginia University University defensive back Ray Lewis III. His above and beyond effort on the last play of the first half of last Saturday’s game at Rogers Stadium in Ettrick brought the score to 28-17 for VSU. The Trojans won the seesaw of a game with a final score of 40-39 over the Panthers.](https://epmgaa.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2017/11/10/vsu_vuu_11.4.17_15_of_19_r190x220.jpg?15134d8ecf80f15357c5f07aa65289834e904796)
Virginia State University tailback Trenton “Boom” Cannon goes airborne for a touchdown over Virginia University University defensive back Ray Lewis III. His above and beyond …
Published on November 10, 2017
![Virginia Union University quarterback Shawheem Dowdy drops back to pass during last Saturday’s comeback victory over Bowie State University at Hovey Field in Richmond.](https://epmgaa.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2016/10/30/vuu_10.22-3_r190x220.jpg?15134d8ecf80f15357c5f07aa65289834e904796)
Virginia Union University quarterback Shawheem Dowdy drops back to pass during last Saturday’s comeback victory over Bowie State University at Hovey Field in Richmond.
Published on October 30, 2016
![Virginia Union University’s Kiana Johnson kisses the NCAA regional championship trophy she and her teammates were awarded after Monday night’s victory over West Liberty University at Barco-Stevens Hall.](https://epmgaa.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2016/03/17/VUU_v_W_Liberty_7_of_23_r190x220.jpg?15134d8ecf80f15357c5f07aa65289834e904796)
Virginia Union University’s Kiana Johnson kisses the NCAA regional championship trophy she and her teammates were awarded after Monday night’s victory over West Liberty University …
Published on March 17, 2016
![Virginia Commonwealth University forward Mo Alie-Cox emphatically slams home two of his 12 points in the Rams’ 87-74 win last Friday over the University of Richmond Spiders at the Siegel Center.](https://epmgaa.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2016/02/26/VCU_vs._Richmond_9_of_20_r190x220.jpg?15134d8ecf80f15357c5f07aa65289834e904796)
Virginia Commonwealth University forward Mo Alie-Cox emphatically slams home two of his 12 points in the Rams’ 87-74 win last Friday over the University of …
Published on February 26, 2016
![VCU homecoming royalty //
Lawrence Cooper and Amy Chong are all smiles after they were presented as the Virginia Commonwealth University 2015 Homecoming King and Queen last Friday at the Rams’ game against Prairie View A&M University at the Siegel Center. The Rams trounced the Panthers 75-50. Last weekend’s homecoming festivities at VCU included a parade, alumni and student leader networking brunch, a step show and a VCU women’s basketball game won by the Lady Rams, 73-42, over Coppin State University.](https://epmgaa.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2015/11/20/VCU_11.13.15_11_of_15_r190x220.jpg?15134d8ecf80f15357c5f07aa65289834e904796)
VCU homecoming royalty // Lawrence Cooper and Amy Chong are all smiles after they were presented as the Virginia Commonwealth University 2015 Homecoming King and …
Published on November 20, 2015
![Virginia State University quarterback Tarian Ayres is upended by a Virginia Union University defender during Saturday’s 28-27 win by the Panthers over the host Trojans at Rogers Stadium in Ettrick.](https://epmgaa.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2015/11/13/union_state_2015_17_of_22_r190x220.jpg?15134d8ecf80f15357c5f07aa65289834e904796)
Virginia State University quarterback Tarian Ayres is upended by a Virginia Union University defender during Saturday’s 28-27 win by the Panthers over the host Trojans …
Published on November 13, 2015
![FIREWORKS OVER RICHMOND-Others watched the fireworks from the Virginia War Memorial on South Belvidere Street.](https://epmgaa.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2015/07/09/fireworks_2015-6_r190x220.jpg?15134d8ecf80f15357c5f07aa65289834e904796)
FIREWORKS OVER RICHMOND-Others watched the fireworks from the Virginia War Memorial on South Belvidere Street.
Published on July 9, 2015
![FIREWORKS OVER RICHMOND - Many sat in chairs and on blankets on the lawn next to the Lee Bridge to view the aerial show.](https://epmgaa.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2015/07/09/fireworks_2015-7_r190x220.jpg?15134d8ecf80f15357c5f07aa65289834e904796)
FIREWORKS OVER RICHMOND - Many sat in chairs and on blankets on the lawn next to the Lee Bridge to view the aerial show.
Published on July 9, 2015
![FIREWORKS OVER RICHMOND -Thousands of spectators gathered to see the skies painted in spectacular colors last Friday at the city’s annual fireworks show at Brown’s Island in Downtown.](https://epmgaa.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2015/07/09/fireworks_2015-3_r190x220.jpg?15134d8ecf80f15357c5f07aa65289834e904796)
FIREWORKS OVER RICHMOND -Thousands of spectators gathered to see the skies painted in spectacular colors last Friday at the city’s annual fireworks show at Brown’s …
Published on July 9, 2015
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