Athletics
Hargrave Knocks Off FUMA to Win First Piedmont Corp. Invitational!
March 1, 2024
Over the weekend, the Hargrave Tigers PG Basketball team hosted the annual First Piedmont Corp. Invitational which featured four thrilling games over two days which has traditionally signified the culmination of the regular season for decades. The 2024 chapter of this storied event was one for the ages as the Tigers welcomed in the Redbirds ... Read more
Tigers Earn 100th Straight Home Win!
December 29, 2023
During the recent Shooting for Success Classic, which featured a 10:00 AM tip-off in front of hundreds of screaming Chatham Elementary School students, the Hargrave Tigers rolled to a 101-57 victory over Experience Academy! This victory wasn’t just a normal, run of the mill, regular season victory because Tuesday’s win marked the 100th straight victory ... Read more
Hargrave takes 1st Place a First Inaugural Hopkins-Godley Invitational
October 12, 2023
Hargrave Cross Country dominates the competition at the inaugural Hopkins-Godley Invitational. Hargrave won the Varsity 5K race; Philip Huddle (21:48) placed second overall and led the way to victory for the Tigers. Phoenix Johnson (22:45), Devin Abrams (22:57), Jake Bradley (22:59), and Skylar Jordan-Williams (24:13) all scored for Hargrave. Jack Pittman (25:13), Eli Willette (25:48), ... Read more
The new Rick Cline Baseball Center provides the opportunity for year round training for Hargrave Baseball.
October 3, 2023
During alumni weekend 2023, Hargrave cut the ribbon on a brand new indoor baseball facility that features a new locker room and state of the art training technology through Rapsodo. The facility now provides the Cadet Athletes’ with the ability to train year round which gives the program a leg up on the completion come ... Read more
Cross Country is taking huge strides forward!
October 2, 2023
This past Friday, the Tigers placed third at the Invitational hosted by Virginia Episcopal School. The rolling hills, open field, and trail course was challenging. Philip Huddle (20:59) placed first for HMA. Followed by Phoenix Johnson (22:13), Jake Bradley (22:44), Skylar Jordan-Williams (23:42), and Brady Ball (24:48), first time Brady scored for the Tigers this ... Read more
Hargrave Athletics Implements Presidential Youth Fitness Challenge to its Cadet Athletes.
September 29, 2023
The Presidential Youth Fitness Program (PYFP) is the national fitness education and assessment program that offers presidential recognition to schools and students. The program provides a model to help schools achieve excellence in physical education through quality fitness assessment practices. The Presidential Youth Fitness Program cultivates and promotes a healthy lifestyle through regular exercise and ... Read more
Hargrave Football flexes their muscles on Fishburne.
September 25, 2023
The Tigers came out in full force this past Friday night with a dominating 41-8 victory over rival Fishburne. The Tigers QB Ashton Hammock threw 4 touchdown passes to lead the offence. Alex Turner collected 2 touchdown receptions and one interception that was ran back for a touchdown. Additionally, David Royster and Manny Guishard each ... Read more
Soccer picks up big a win against FUMA!
September 19, 2023
Hargrave soccer picked up their first win of the season on the road last Friday at FUMA. The Tigers played the entire second half a man down and still came out with the one goal victory 5-4. Michael Butare went on a tear against the Fork Union defense recording a hat-trick, and Jalen Carter ripped ... Read more
Hammock Leads Offense with 5 Passing Touchdowns!
September 11, 2023
This past Saturday the Tigers traveled to St. George, Virginia to take on the Blue Ridge Barons. Ashton Hammock produced a career night by throwing for five touchdowns! He also showed great focus and composure throughout the game as the team battled through injuries. Alex Turner also showed out by making an amazing catch and ... Read more
Freshman Goalie Tallies Breakout Performance!
September 11, 2023
The Tigers battled hard through the humidity and heat this past Thursday against Blue Ridge. Though the team did not get the result they were hoping for, Freshman goalie Joey Shelton made his presence known registering double digit saves. Coach Raines Wall stated that this was Sheltons first career start at goalie and he inspired ... Read more
Tigers Football kicks off season with a victory behind the support of an electric crowd!
August 31, 2023
Hargrave football opened the season with a 31-14 win over the Roanoke Spartans at Dick Dyer Field last Friday night! The Tigers we backed by a loud and exciting crowd that helped push them to victory. The Tigers were lead by strong quarterback play by Ashton Hammock who tallied 2 rushing touchdowns. In addition, Alex ... Read more
New Life for Hargrave Cross Country
August 28, 2023
The running Tigers were thrown into a crucible of fire. With only three days of practice the team faced their first challenge last Wednesday at the Southside Jamboree. The new look program now features approximately 20 cadet-athletes which is a 500% increase from last season! Hargrave had nine runners participate in the open 3K Race. ... Read more
Hargrave Announces New Athletic Director
June 20, 2023
Hargrave is proud to announce the appointment of Amanda Weishaar as our new Athletic Director. Amanda brings an impressive and varied background to this position, combining her military service, passion for sports, and years of experience in Aquatics administration. Her distinguished career has prepared her to lead Hargrave’s athletic programs to new heights. Originally from ... Read more
Veshi Named Head Postgraduate Basketball Coach!
May 24, 2023
Ben Veshi was officially introduced as the Head Coach of the Hargrave Military Academy Postgraduate Basketball team today. Veshi will also assume the role of Program Director, overseeing the Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Middle School teams in addition to his duties as the Postgraduate Basketball Head Coach. Veshi takes over for Thomas Messinger, who recently ... Read more
Tigers Continue Strong Season on the Links!
April 26, 2023
The Hargrave Tigers Golf team continued their excellent Spring season yesterday in their final home match of the year, splitting a tri-match with Virginia Episcopal and Blue Ridge School! With yesterday’s results, the Tigers are 5-5 overall this season. Hargrave has been paced this Spring by a trio of experienced golfers in Jonathan Posey ’23, ... Read more
Otterbots ‘Analytic Experience’ Presented by Hargrave Military Academy
April 19, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE— The “bots” in the Danville Otterbots brand is there for a reason. STEM-based educational initiatives andworkforce pipeline development are paving the way to Danville and Southern Virginia’s future, and thehometown team is aligned with the vision. Now, in partnership with Hargrave Military Academy, fans of allages will have a chance to gain ... Read more
Tennis Stays Grounded Against New Covenant
April 4, 2023
The Hargrave Tigers Tennis squad took to the Landon Tennis Center for an conference matchup with New Covenant on Monday afternoon! Below is a recap from Head Coach, Jim Tung: The Hargrave Tigers fought to stay grounded against the New Covenant Schools Gryphon squad at the Landon Tennis Center in Chatham, VA. The team match ... Read more
Golf Scores Pair of Victories!
April 3, 2023
Last Thursday, the Hargrave Golf team took a trip to Old Trail near Charlottesville, Virginia to compete in a tri-match with conference opponents, Miller School and Fishburne Military School. After nine great holes of golf, the Tigers emerged victorious over both schools! Check out what Head Coach, Richard Phillips, had to say about the match: ... Read more
Tennis Comes Up Short Against Eastern Mennonite
April 3, 2023
Check out this recap of Thursday’s tennis match against BRAC conference opponent, Eastern Mennonite, as the Tigers fell 7-2 to even their record at 1-1 on the season. The Hargrave Tigers were dazzled by the Eastern Mennonite Flames at the Landon Tennis Center in Chatham, VA. The Tigers finished the singles phase of the match ... Read more
Tennis Triumphs over Carlisle!
March 29, 2023
The Hargrave Tennis team opened their interscholastic season on Tuesday afternoon at the beautiful Landon Tennis Center with a 7-2 victory over conference opponent, Carlisle! Check out this recap below from Head Coach, Jim Tung! The Tiger and Chief tennis squads were not deterred by the threat of rain to open their season at the ... Read more