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.
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.’”
“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.
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September 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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.’”
“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.’”
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?
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September 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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.
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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September 25, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Photos from the 2025 Jefferson District golf tournament at Old Trail.
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?
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September 25, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Keys to victory for Friday night's ACC matchup between Virginia and No. 8 Florida State.
"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.
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.
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September 25, 2025 at 1:33 PM
"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.
The Western Albemarle golf team's depth was on full display as it won the Jefferson District tournament at Old Trail.
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.
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September 25, 2025 at 1:05 PM
How to watch Friday night's ACC tilt between Virginia and No. 8 Florida State.
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.
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September 25, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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.
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.
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September 24, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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.
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.
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September 22, 2025 at 10:05 PM
The ACC announces that it will joins the other Power 4 conferences in moving to nine league games per season.
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.
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September 22, 2025 at 12:35 PM
After impressive wins in their conference openers, UVa and Syracuse make big leaps in this week's ACC football power poll.
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.
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September 21, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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.
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...
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September 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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.
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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September 21, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Photos from the Virginia football team's 48-20 win over Stanford.
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.
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September 20, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Live coverage of tonight's ACC matchup between Virginia and Stanford.
Cavalier GameDay page for UVa vs. Stanford.
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It is part of a 14-page Daily Progress weekend sports section that also has high school, JMU, Virginia Tech and NFL coverage.
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* 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.
September 20, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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.
* 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.
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.
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September 20, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The Madison County football team earns a hard-fought road win over William Monroe for its first victory of the season.
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Week 4 Virginia high school football scores
Scores from Week 4 of the high school football season in Virginia.
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September 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Scores from this week's high school football games. tinyurl.com/nhw36ar6
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.”
"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.
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September 19, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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.”
"We worked really hard [in the] preseason to be where we are now.”
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.
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September 19, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Info to know from the #UVa-Stanford player availability report, which was released Thursday night.
#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.”
“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.
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September 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
#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.”
“It’s a big challenge.”
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.”
“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.
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September 18, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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.”
“He’s going to get every inch and every ounce out of his ability as he can.”