Hargrave News
Tigers Open Season Against Experienced North Raleigh Christian Academy Squad
September 11, 2026
The Hargrave Military Academy JV football team opened its season Friday night with a 20-0 loss to North Raleigh Christian Academy. The Tigers faced a challenging matchup against an NRCA squad playing its third game of the season, while Hargrave was taking the field for the first time. Despite the early-season disadvantage, the game provided ... Read more
Tigers Battle Fishburne in 3-1 Defeat
September 11, 2026
The Hargrave soccer team continued to show improvement from a season ago, battling Fishburne Military Academy before falling 3-1 on Thursday. Senior captain Patrick Fowlkes scored the lone goal for the Tigers, providing Hargrave with a strong offensive moment in a hard-fought contest. The Tigers continued to compete throughout the match, showing the progress they ... Read more
Tigers Fall Late to Eastern Mennonite
September 9, 2026
The Hargrave soccer team showed significant improvement from a season ago on Wednesday, battling Eastern Mennonite School from start to finish before falling 2-1 in a hard-fought contest. The Tigers took the lead in the first half when senior captain Henry Robertson found the back of the net off an assist from fellow senior captain ... Read more
Tigers XC Continues to Qualify for States
September 9, 2026
The Hargrave cross country team competed at the 2026 Bendall Clash at the River at the Smith River Sports Complex in Martinsville, Va., with the Tigers continuing to show progress early in the season. Hargrave did not have enough runners to field a scoring team, but the Tigers turned in a strong individual performance, with ... Read more
Tigers Hold Off Eagles in Thrilling 20-15 Victory
September 8, 2026
Friday night was a memorable one for the Hargrave Military Academy football program as the Tigers earned a hard-fought 20-15 victory over The Covenant School Eagles. The victory marked a significant milestone for head coach Wade Green in his first season at the helm of the Tigers. Junior quarterback Ivan Escudero led the Tigers with ... Read more
Hargrave Falls to North Cross in Season Opener
August 30, 2026
This past Friday night, the Hargrave Tigers embarked on their first season under Wade Green. The Tigers hosted the Red Raiders of North Cross at Dick Dyer Field in Chatham, VA. The game was tightly fought through three quarters until North Cross punched it into the endzone at the start of the fourth quarter. The ... Read more
Hargrave Names Kyle Fleming as Head Baseball Coach
August 13, 2026
Hargrave Military Academy is pleased to announce the appointment of Kyle Fleming as the Academy’s Head Baseball Coach effective August 21. Fleming brings a distinctive combination of college coaching, professional baseball scouting, and military leadership experience. A 2009 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Fleming earned a Bachelor of Science in ... Read more
Former Hargrave Standout Naji Marshall Signs Three-Year Extension with Dallas Mavericks
August 6, 2026
Former Hargrave Military Academy Post-Graduate standout Naji Marshall has signed a three-year, $52.2 million contract extension with the Dallas Mavericks. The deal was announced on August 2, 2026. The extension follows the best statistical season of Marshall’s NBA career. In 2025-26, he averaged 15.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game while shooting 51% ... Read more
What Helps Boys Turn Into Strong Leaders: How Hargrave’s Honor Code Shapes Character
July 22, 2026
Most parents raising a capable son are not worried about whether he knows the difference between right and wrong. He does. What they are watching for is whether he acts on it when no one is checking, when the easier choice is also the dishonest one, and when there is a real cost to telling ... Read more
What a Military School for Boys Actually Looks Like Day to Day
July 6, 2026
One of the first things parents ask when they start looking at military school is some version of the same question: “What is it actually like there?” They’ve heard the reputation. They want to know what a regular day looks like for their son, not the brochure version, but the real one. It’s a fair ... Read more
Levi Englman Named Head Wrestling Coach
July 2, 2026
Hargrave Military Academy continues to strengthen its athletics program with the addition of Levi Englman as Head Wrestling Coach, effective July 20, 2026. A Virginia native, Englman brings a wealth of experience as both an accomplished wrestler and collegiate coach. His background spans collegiate athletics, youth development, and national-level coaching, making him an outstanding addition ... Read more
Smart, Capable, and Stuck: Why Your Son Isn’t Reaching His Potential
June 22, 2026
One of the most common observations shared by parents during the admissions process is some version of the same statement: “He’s smart. He’s just not living up to what he’s capable of.” This is not a description of a struggling student. It is a description of a capable young man whose current environment is not ... Read more
Nate Bates Named Head Lacrosse Coach
June 12, 2026
Hargrave Military Academy is pleased to announce Nate Bates as the new Head Lacrosse Coach. Nate brings more than two decades of collegiate coaching and athletic leadership experience to Hargrave. He completed graduate studies in Administration and Leadership at Liberty University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management from Taylor University. Throughout his ... Read more
Ron Beverly Named as Chaplain
May 29, 2026
Following a nationwide search, Hargrave is pleased to announce the appointment of Ron Beverly as the Academy’s new Chaplain. Ron brings with him a lifelong commitment to Christian ministry and mentorship, along with a deep passion for Hargrave’s mission of developing young men in the areas of Academics, Character, Faith, and Athletics. Ron will officially ... Read more
Spring Jiu-Jitsu Evaluations
May 11, 2026
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a belt test (often called a promotion test or evaluation) is a formal assessment where students demonstrate their technical proficiency, knowledge, and character to earn stripes on their current belt or advance to a new belt rank. At Hargrave Military Academy, our recent Spring Evaluations served as this comprehensive examination for both ... Read more
Austin Burnette Named Head Post Graduate Basketball Coach
April 30, 2026
Austin Burnette has been named Head Post Graduate Basketball Coach at Hargrave Military Academy. A proud alumnus of the Academy, Austin returns to lead one of the nation’s premier prep basketball programs, bringing with him Division I coaching experience, a strong background in player development, and a deep appreciation for Hargrave’s tradition of excellence. He ... Read more
Hosting Excellence in Early Physical Education: Hargrave Military Academy and Motor Skill Learning Academy Switzerland
April 23, 2026
Abstract Early childhood is a critical period for physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development. A substantial body of research indicates that motor competence and high-quality physical education are associated with healthier activity patterns, stronger executive functioning, more positive self-perceptions, and broader developmental benefits. This article examines the educational importance of physical education and motor development ... Read more
Join the Hargrave Tennis Program
April 23, 2026
On April 8, 2026, I had the pleasure of visiting the Hargrave Military Academy Tennis Program—and what I experienced was truly inspiring. This is more than just a team; it is a vibrant community of motivated, energetic, and ambitious young men who grow every day—both on the court and in life. Led by Head Tennis ... Read more
A Celebration of Commitment and Community: Hargrave Baseball on Home Ground
April 23, 2026
On this beautiful spring afternoon, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, the campus of Hargrave Military Academy stands united in anticipation of a remarkable moment—a home baseball game that represents far more than competition. It is a celebration of dedication. At the center of this inspiring journey is Head Coach Robbie Bailey, whose leadership has become the ... Read more
A Bold New Chapter for Hargrave Football
April 23, 2026
On 16 April 2026, I had the privilege of meeting with Coach Wade Green, Head Football Coach at Hargrave Military Academy, and Mr. Robert Prunty, a distinguished Hargrave alumnus and senior leader whose experience continues to strengthen the school community. As a head coach and a teacher of marketing, I found this meeting both inspiring ... Read more