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John Shifflett

John Shifflett

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Sports journalist free agent looking for the next adventure. Previous stops: The Daily Progress (Charlottesville, Virginia), The Idaho Statesman (Boise, Idaho), The Coloradoan (Fort Collins, Colorado), Culpeper (Virginia) Star-Exponent.

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John Shifflett @johnshifflett.bsky.social · 25d

Members of the UVa football team understand the opportunity that awaits Friday when they face No. 8 Florida State.
“Everybody had been talking about, ‘Getting back to UVa football,’ and I think this would be an opportunity to tell the fan base, ‘Hey, we’re real.’”

Virginia football aims to show its for 'real' in test against No. 8 Florida State

Virginia football hosts No. 8 Florida State on Friday night, and the Cavaliers are aiming to show their fans and the country that they are for 'real' in the game.

John Shifflett @johnshifflett.bsky.social · 25d

Matchup breakdowns: A look at who has the edge at each position in Friday night's ACC tilt between Virginia and No. 8 Florida State.

Matchup breakdowns: No. 8 Florida State at Virginia

Who has the position-by-position edge when Virginia football hosts No. 8 Florida State on Friday night?

John Shifflett @johnshifflett.bsky.social · 25d

Photos from the 2025 Jefferson District golf tournament at Old Trail.

Photos: Scenes from Jefferson District Golf Tournament at Old Trail

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John Shifflett @johnshifflett.bsky.social · 25d

Keys to victory for Friday night's ACC matchup between Virginia and No. 8 Florida State.

Keys to victory: No. 8 Florida State at Virginia

What are the keys to victory when Virginia football hosts No. 8 Florida State at Scott Stadium?

John Shifflett @johnshifflett.bsky.social · 25d

"We sort of seem to be ramping back up and playing really well right now.”
The Western Albemarle golf team's depth was on full display as it won the Jefferson District tournament at Old Trail.

Western Albemarle golf team wins 2025 Jefferson District title

The Western Albemarle golf team won the Jefferson District title on Wednesday, while Albemarle's Charlie Stiffler was a co-medalist after shooting three under par.

John Shifflett @johnshifflett.bsky.social · 25d

How to watch Friday night's ACC tilt between Virginia and No. 8 Florida State.

How to watch Virginia football's Friday night matchup with No. 8 Florida State

How to watch the Virginia football team's Friday night ACC matchup with No. 8 Florida State.

John Shifflett @johnshifflett.bsky.social · 25d

Five must-see games on the Week 5 Central Virginia high school football schedule, which kicks off tonight with a rivalry clash between Charlottesville and Albemarle.

5 must-see games for Week 5 of the Central Virginia high school football schedule

In addition to district openers for most public school teams, this week's slate also includes several high-profile private school matchups.

John Shifflett @johnshifflett.bsky.social · 26d

After picking up big wins at the Fork Union Invitational, Charlottesville High School runners Sam Palmer and Elaina Pierce earn the top spots in the first Ragged Mountain cross country poll of the season.

Week 1 Ragged Mountain high school cross country poll

Charlottesville runners Sam Palmer and Elaina Pierce earn the top spots in the first Ragged Mountain cross country poll of the 2025 season.

John Shifflett @johnshifflett.bsky.social · 28d

The ACC announces that it will joins the other Power 4 conferences in moving to nine league games per season.

ACC football moving to nine-game league schedule

The ACC is joining the other Power Four conferences and moving to a nine-game league schedule.

John Shifflett @johnshifflett.bsky.social · 28d

The kickoff time for the #UVa football team's #ACC road opener against Louisville on Oct. 4 is set.

Kickoff time set for Virginia football team's ACC road opener against Louisville

The kickoff time for the UVa football team's road game against Louisville on Oct. 4 has been set, but the TV designation is still to be undetermined.

John Shifflett @johnshifflett.bsky.social · 28d

After impressive wins in their conference openers, UVa and Syracuse make big leaps in this week's ACC football power poll.

Week 5 ACC football power poll: Virginia and Syracuse rise after impressive wins

Syracuse and Virginia are on the rise in this week's ACC football power poll after wins this past weekend over Clemson and Stanford, respectively.

John Shifflett @johnshifflett.bsky.social · 29d

Football wasn't the only UVa team to pick up a big win this weekend. The Cavaliers' field hockey, women's soccer, men's soccer and volleyball teams all picked up key victories.

Roundup: UVa sports teams have a weekend to remember

The Virginia field hockey, women's soccer, men's soccer and volleyball teams all picked up big wins this weekend.

John Shifflett @johnshifflett.bsky.social · 29d

On Saturday night against Stanford, UVa WR Trell Harris become the third different Cavalier to score 3 TDs in a single game this season. A deeper look at Virginia's abundance of offensive options, plus other things we learned from the Hoos' 48-20 victory.

Greg Madia: What we learned from Virginia football's win over Stanford

Virginia football tallied more than 500 yards of total offense for the third straight game in its win over Stanford on Saturday when the Hoos had a breakout performance from Trell Harris. What we lear...

John Shifflett @johnshifflett.bsky.social · Sep 21

Photos from the Virginia football team's 48-20 win over Stanford.

Photos: Scenes from Virginia vs. Stanford football at Scott Stadium

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John Shifflett @johnshifflett.bsky.social · Sep 21

Game balls from the #UVa football team's 48-20 win over Stanford in its #ACC opener.

Game balls: Virginia 48, Stanford 20

Awarding game balls from Virginia’s 48-20 win over Stanford in its ACC opener on Saturday night in Charlottesville.

John Shifflett @johnshifflett.bsky.social · Sep 20

Live coverage of tonight's ACC matchup between Virginia and Stanford.

Live coverage: Virginia football hosts Stanford in its ACC opener

Live updates from the Virginia football team's ACC opener against Stanford at Scott Stadium.

John Shifflett @johnshifflett.bsky.social · Sep 20

Cavalier GameDay page for UVa vs. Stanford.
* How to watch: tinyurl.com/yzzbjf53
* Keys: tinyurl.com/4zczxbh2
* Matchups: tinyurl.com/ydxu4een
It is part of a 14-page Daily Progress weekend sports section that also has high school, JMU, Virginia Tech and NFL coverage.

John Shifflett @johnshifflett.bsky.social · Sep 20

The Madison County football team earns a hard-fought road win over William Monroe for its first victory of the season.

Madison County football team grinds out 14-13 win over William Monroe

A Stephan Turner 40-yard catch-and-run touchdown and a clutch defensive stop guided Madison County to a 14-13 win over William Monroe.

John Shifflett @johnshifflett.bsky.social · Sep 20

Scores from this week's high school football games. tinyurl.com/nhw36ar6

Week 4 Virginia high school football scores

Scores from Week 4 of the high school football season in Virginia.

John Shifflett @johnshifflett.bsky.social · Sep 19

Matchup breakdowns: A look at who has the edge in Saturday's #ACC tilt between #UVa and Stanford.

Matchup breakdowns: Stanford at Virginia

Virginia football welcomes Stanford to Charlottesville for the ACC opener on Saturday night. Here is who has the edge at each position.

John Shifflett @johnshifflett.bsky.social · Sep 19

Keys to victory for Saturday's #ACC matchup between #UVa and Stanford.

Keys to victory: Stanford at Virginia

Virginia football hosts Stanford for its ACC opener on Saturday night. Here are the keys to victory.

John Shifflett @johnshifflett.bsky.social · Sep 19

The Fluvanna County volleyball team began preparing for the season early, hitting the court and the weight room throughout the summer. The preseason work has paid dividends on the court, with the Flucos off to a 9-1 start.
"We worked really hard [in the] preseason to be where we are now.”

Focused preparation has helped Fluvanna County volleyball get out to a 9-1 start

The Fluvanna County volleyball team has defeated nine of its first 10 opponents, with preseason preparation playing a key factor.

John Shifflett @johnshifflett.bsky.social · Sep 19

Info to know from the #UVa-Stanford player availability report, which was released Thursday night.

Availability reports for Virginia football's ACC opener against Stanford are here

Initial availability reports for Virginia football's ACC opener against Stanford were released on Thursday night by the league.

John Shifflett @johnshifflett.bsky.social · Sep 18

#UVa's offensive line is one of five nationally that hasn't yet allowed a sack this season. That streak will face a major test on Saturday night against Stanford's pass rush, which ranks in the top 20 nationally in sacks per game.
“It’s a big challenge.”

Virginia football's O-Line expects stiff test from Stanford in Saturday's ACC opener

Virginia football's offensive line is one of five nationally that hasn't yet allowed a sack this season, and the Hoos are expecting their front to be challenged by Stanford's pass rush on Saturday.

John Shifflett @johnshifflett.bsky.social · Sep 18

Jahmeer Carter has played in 58 games and made 47 career starts at #UVa, but he is not resting on his laurels. The sixth-year defensive tackle never stops trying to improve.
“He’s going to get every inch and every ounce out of his ability as he can.”

Virginia football notes: Even in Year 6, DT Jahmeer Carter remains motivated

Virginia football's sixth-year defensive tackle Jahmeer Carter stays motivated to improve even having played in 58 games with 47 career starts.