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Brookville High School's Korren Kirven announced on Wednesday he will be attending the University of Alabama in the fall to play football.
Brookville defensive tackle Korren Kirven signed with Alabama at an 8 a.m. press conference this morning at the high school.
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Korren Kirven picks Alabama over Virginia Tech
Brookville defensive tackle Korren Kirven signed with Alabama at an 8 a.m. press conference this morning at the high school.
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Hokies' tradition, coaching staff swayed Clover Hill standout
As Joel Caleb sat in a chair on stage Wednesday morning, ready to make his college announcement, no one else knew which school he was about to select.
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Korren Kirven chooses Alabama
Brookside High School defensive lineman Korren Kirven signed to play football at Alabama. Virginia Tech was also in the running to land the highly-rated recruit.
Woody showed poise in repeating as The N&A football coach of the year
Throughout his seven-year career as Brookville’s head football coach, Jeff Woody has emphasized to his teams the importance of maintaining composure through adversity. He certainly was an excellent example for the Bees to emulate this past fall, keeping his cool and remaining calm under pressure through the ups and downs, highs and lows of a perfect season.
Wilson was a human highlight reel for Raiders
Appomattox senior Josh Wilson was a reluctant quarterback, but wound up being the next Kenny Scott behind center for the Raiders, and was named The News & Advance all-area football offensive player of the year two years after Scott received the honor.
All-area football offensive team capsules
The News & Advance all-area football team capsules.
All-area defensive football team capsules
The News & Advance all-area football defensive team profiles.
Gretna's Miller turned into a ball Hawk for state champions
An offensive workhorse, Gretna senior Tony Miller didn’t start playing defense with a passion until this past season, when he shifted from outside to inside linebacker and anchored a defense that yielded just 9.3 points per game for the Group A, Division 2 state champion Hawks.
Former Amherst head coach takes over W&L job
Scott Abell promoted from Washington & Lee offensive coordinator to head coach
Rustburg's Heath earns All-Area girls volleyball honor
Michelle Heath is The News & Advance’s all-area girls volleyball player of the year.
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