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By Carol Vaughn — Many of us have that one teacher who made a lasting mark on our lives — if we are really lucky, we may have two or even three.
John Coates was that teacher for some of us who sat under his tutelage in the late 1970s at...
By Brennan Waldorf The 2020 Broadwater softball season kicked off this week March 10, as the Vikings hosted Holly Grove Christian Academy in Exmore. The Vikings fought from behind the entire game after allowing two runs through the first three innings. The fourth inning was the turning point in the...
By Brennan Waldorf The Broadwater Vikings fell in conference play last Thursday to Metro Conference nemesis Isle of Wright. The Chargers knocked off the Vikings with home court advantage 49-41 ending the Vikings season. The Chargers were led by senior Grant Worthy with 14 points and junior Russ Wells with 11. The Vikings Willie Holden...
By Brennan Waldorf The 2019-20 wrestling season has come to a conclusion with teams from around the Shore competing in the state tournament last weekend. Nandua, Arcadia, and Northampton all traveled to Salem last weekend to compete in the tournament in their respected divisions. This year’s tournament was quite bountiful with several wrestlers placing...
By Brennan Waldorf Another close game came down to the final seconds in Exmore, when the Nandua Warriors edged out the Broadwater Vikings on the Vikings’ home court. The Warriors won the tipoff and found success in the first quarter, using a full-court press. They built a 6-point lead by turning...
By Matthew Yoder Rewind to early December. Following an opening night loss on its homecourt, Broadwater coach, Eddie Spencer, foresaw a difficult road ahead for his team, with games against tremendous competition. Last Friday, Atlantic Shores Christian entered the gym in Exmore as one of the teams Spencer was concerned...
By Matthew Yoder Arcadia played to its strengths of speed and defense and employed some timely 3-point shooting to dismantle Broadwater Tuesday night in Exmore, 51-38. The Firebirds relentlessly pressed the Vikings from the outset. Lethon Williams stepped into the passing lane on Broadwater’s first possession and raced to the basket...
By Brennan Waldorf The number one team in the VISAA Division III came to Exmore last weekend to face off with the Broadwater Vikings. The Vikings, unfazed by their opponents standing, stood toe-to-toe with the number one team and led the game going into the half. The Vikings put together an even, balanced attack...
By Brennan Waldorf The third-ranked team in the VISAA Division III came to Exmore last Saturday to face off against the Broadwater Vikings. The St. Michael the Archangel Warriors had only 15 players dressed for their bout against the Vikings, but it was all they needed. The Warriors were a well-oiled...
By Brennan Waldorf Last Friday, Oct. 18, was the Broadwater Vikings last home game of the season. Seniors Mary Blake Leland, Kerry Ford, Virginia Ross, Caroline Arnold, McKenzie Mabalot, and Alexa Cobb all finished their careers in Exmore with a victory as they were celebrated on Senior Night. The Vikings...
