Hargrave News
Hargrave Appoints World-Class Head Swim Coach
November 25, 2025
Hargrave Military Academy is proud to announce the appointment of Arilson Champam as Head Swim Coach, bringing over three decades of international swimming excellence to the Academy’s renowned swimming program. Champam, a former nationally ranked swimmer, has coached athletes at the highest levels of competitive swimming. His credentials include coaching at two Olympic Games (2012 ... Read more
Hargrave Establishes Young Life Chapter On Campus
November 21, 2025
Hargrave Military Academy announces the launch of its on-campus Young Life chapter with Darius Jennings as Young Life Associate, bringing relationship-based Christian ministry directly to cadets.
Hargrave Varsity Basketball Takes Down Winston-Salem Christian 71–54
November 13, 2025
November 8, 2025 – Walter Davis Gym, Chatham, VA Just one night after defeating East Charlotte Christian, the Hargrave Military Academy Varsity Tigers returned to The Jungle and delivered another dominant performance — this time against Winston-Salem Christian School. With a balanced attack and relentless defensive effort, Hargrave improved to 2–0 on the season, defeating Winston-Salem 71–54 ... Read more
Hargrave Varsity Basketball Dominates East Charlotte Christian 59–36
November 13, 2025
November 7, 2025 – Walter Davis Gym, Chatham, VA The Hargrave Military Academy Varsity Tigers picked up an emphatic 59–36 win over East Charlotte Christian, displaying the trademark defensive intensity and teamwork that defines Coach Alan Petty’s program Reports – Hudl East Charlotte . First-Quarter Statement Hargrave exploded out of the gates, putting up 21 ... Read more
Hargrave Announces National Search for Head Football Coach
November 10, 2025
Hargrave is launching a national search for a new Head Football Coach to lead the program as the school makes strategic investments in its elite sports programs. Josh Cothran, Hargrave class of 1998, has led the program for the past four years, achieving solid progress in many program dimensions. “I’m grateful I had the opportunity ... Read more
Hargrave Football Finishes season with a Win over Life Christian
November 3, 2025
The Tigers took to the Gridiron O Friday night after the drive up to Dinwidde Sports complex. Lead by the passing attack of the offense where Cadet Charlie Wall threw three touchdowns One each to Cadets Albers, Chaney & Word and also ran a for a touchdown. Cadet Arjun Gopalakrishna scored on a carry up ... Read more
Hargrave Fencers take to the Floor for First Match of the season
November 3, 2025
With the new fencing facility and a head fencing coach on the horizon, the 5 remaining members of last year’s fencing team have been training for their first competition in their current abode with a dedicated volunteer coach who has driven from Greensboro twice per week for the past 4 weeks! With just 6 competitions (with 2 of them being the Championships), ... Read more
Beyond Tutoring: Hargrave’s How to Study Program
October 31, 2025
Many boys arrive at Hargrave smart but struggling. Our proprietary How to Study program teaches concrete skills: note-taking, reading strategies, organization, and test preparation. Not tutoring—a comprehensive curriculum transforming academic performance and preparing for college success.
Hargrave Announces Head Fencing Coach
October 27, 2025
Hargrave Military Academy is proud to announce the appointment of Marek Piotr Stepien OLY as our new Head Fencing Coach. This appointment represents a significant investment in our athletic offerings and our commitment to providing students with exceptional opportunities for competitive excellence and personal development. Stepien is an Olympic competitor and recipient of the World Olympians Association Certificate of Recognition, ... Read more
Hargrave Announces Elite Sports Expansion
October 24, 2025
Building on a long tradition of elite basketball, Hargrave is expanding elite high school level programs in several additional sports. “Hargrave athletes have been graduating into the Division I college and professional ranks for many years. Our opportunity is to reach more boys and young men who can benefit from the Hargrave experience, while training ... Read more
College Counseling Process: Step by Step
October 24, 2025
Hargrave's comprehensive college counseling supports students from junior year through enrollment. From college list creation and SAT prep to essay support, application management, financial aid guidance, and Service Academy appointments—we ensure 100% acceptance through structured, individualized support.
Hargrave and Fork Union come together in great ending.
October 20, 2025
HMA Soccer traveled to Fluvanna County and the campus of FUMA for the first time since 2023 on Wednesday October 15th As the bus pulled in we were directed not to the soccer field but to the football field where we would be playing the match, due to work on the track surrounding the soccer ... Read more
Soccer gives it a kick against Eastern Mennonite
October 20, 2025
These brave young Cadets traveled deep into enemy territory on Saturday October 18th. For those who don’t know, Eastern Mennonite has a plague hanging in their locker room that reminds them of the worst soccer loss in their school’s history , and you better believe Hargrave Soccer has its name on the chunk of wood ... Read more
Soccer takes on North Cross on the road.
October 20, 2025
On September 9th your Hargrave Varsity Soccer team traveled up to face the Raiders of North Cross School, always a tough match. The Tigers showed up in their brand new white long sleeve jerseys . This exceptionally young Hargrave varsity team showed no fear as many of these players have never seen the likes of ... Read more
Hargrave Athletic Department Announces Electronic Ticketing and Season Passes
October 3, 2025
The Hargrave Athletic Department has established online and electronic ticketing for the upcoming winter sports season. Individual game tickets for the Tiger’s home games are available through Hudl and the links for each game will be posted a week before the game. Season Passes for all the home games are currently available at the following ... Read more
Fencing team prepares to foil its opponents this coming season
September 29, 2025
Hargrave Fencing team has released its upcoming schedule for the 2025 2025 season. With six events on the books including the Bouts at Hargrave on December 13th 2025. Come out and support the Fencers as they take on the teams from North Carolina this season.
Hargrave Announces Leadership Transition
September 29, 2025
Hargrave Military Academy’s Board of Trustees announced today that Hargrave’s President, Eric Peterson is retiring and stepping down from his role as President to attend to family matters. He will be succeeded by Sloan Gibson, who previously served as board chair. Ben Davenport is succeeding Gibson as Board Chair. In his letter to the Board, ... Read more
Hargrave Varsity Hoops Getting ready for season
September 29, 2025
The Hargrave Tigers Varsity Basketball has released it up coming 2025 2026 schedule. With 12 home games on the plans there will be plenty of opportunity to see your Tigers in action at the historic Walter Davis Gymnasium. Check the Varsity Basketball page for a complete schedule.
JV Basketball eyes the rim as it heads into 2025-26 season
September 25, 2025
The basketball season is just around the corner and the young Tigers are preparing for the season. With a schedule of 14 games, including al the conference rivals, Gretna and some other games with the varsity teams, there is a lot of basketball ahead of them. This years team has not been set yet and ... Read more
Middle School Basketball Takes Aim at New Season
September 25, 2025
The Hargrave Tigers Middle School Basketball team will kick off its season on January 20th against Laurel Park Middle School from Martinsville Virginia. The Tigers have a healthy schedule this season with 12 games on the plan. Practice for the season begin November 1st. GOOD LUCK TIGERS