Hargrave News
Hargrave Football Enters New Era
January 29, 2026
Hargrave is pleased to announce the hiring of Wade Green as our Head Football Coach. Green will be joining the staff at Hargrave in the coming weeks to begin meeting players, recruiting, and preparing for the 2026 football season. “Hargrave has a proud football tradition, with many former players moving on to the college and ... Read more
Integral Education in Military Boarding Schools
January 20, 2026
Sport, Leadership, and a Culture of High Expectations as the Foundation of Intellectual, Emotional, and Moral Development Military boarding schools and other forms of structured residential education at secondary level (Years 7–12) represent one of the most coherent and systematically implemented models of integral education. These institutions combine rigorous academic instruction, a disciplined pastoral environment, ... Read more
Tigers Triumph At Tornado Classic
January 6, 2026
It was a proper cat-fight when Hargrave Military Academy took on Alexander Central on Saturday. The Tigers managed a 69-64 win over the Cougars. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Tigers. Hargrave Military Academy found their leader in sophomore Isaac Smith, who went 8-for-15 en route to 19 points and seven rebounds. The contest was Smith’s fourth in ... Read more
Tigers Rebound with win at Ironton Classic
January 6, 2026
Hargrave Tigers had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Wesley Christian Circuit Riders by a score of 61-50 on Saturday Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Hargrave Military Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Isaac Smith, who went 9-for-13 to ... Read more
Tigers Take to the Court in Ohio At Ironton Classic
January 6, 2026
Hargrave Military Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell 76-66 to the Huntington Expression Prep Kings. That’s two games in a row now that the Tigers have lost by exactly ten points. Hargrave Military Academy’s defeat shouldn’t obscure the performances ... Read more
Tiger Wrestlers Compete in Knights of the Round Table Tournament
December 16, 2025
The Hargrave wrestling team hit the road this weekend as they went to the Knights of the Round Table tournament at Cave Springs High School, in Cave Springs Virginia. The Tigers first match was against a familiar foe James River High School. The Tiger took to the mat with a slightly smaller line up this ... Read more
Hargrave Wrestlers Secure Victory at Cody Day Memorial Tournament
December 9, 2025
The Hargrave Tigers took to the mat on Saturday December 6th, in the historic Davis Gym in the Cody Day Memorial tournament hosted at Hargrave. Due to some weather issues the tournament format was changed to a round robin tournament with Hargrave, Chatham High School, Martinsville High School, George Washington High School, and James ... Read more
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