Alex Murphy

1 week ago | fredericksburg.com | Alex Murphy

The softball season is heating up just as the playoffs are inching closer and closer, meaning clutch performances, top performers and incredible games. Last week had that and then some, but two players seemed to stand above the rest. Fredericksburg Christian senior Scarlett Whittaker and King George freshman Kallie Slovak both showcased their success on a grand scale, both at the plate and in the circle. They’re sharing Free Lance-Star Athlete of the Week honors as a result.

1 week ago | fredericksburg.com | Alex Murphy

The eyes of the women’s basketball world were on New York City on Monday night as the 2025 WNBA Draft took place. Consensus No. 1 draft pick Paige Bueckers was the talk of the draft coming in, but secondary to that was the Washington Mystics, who had a league-high three picks in the first round, all three selections coming within the first six picks overall.

1 week ago | fredericksburg.com | Alex Murphy

From 4-7 to 7-7, the UMW women’s tennis team has fought its way back to the .500 mark this season with an impressive showing last week, taking down North Carolina Wesleyan and Salisbury by a combined 13-1 score. This is now the second time this season that the Eagles have won three-straight matches and they look like they’re finding their stride at the right time.

1 week ago | fredericksburg.com | Alex Murphy

Home cooking was the story of last week’s first home series of the season for the Fredericksburg Nationals, hosting the Salem Red Sox. Fredericksburg won five of six against Salem, something the team did just once all of last season, and dominated after an 0-3 start against the Carolina Mudcats the previous weekend. Now 5-4, the FredNats sit alone in second place, three games behind Carolina, which has the best record in the North Division and best record in the Carolina League overall.

1 week ago | fredericksburg.com | Alex Murphy

The time has finally come for the 2025 WNBA Draft, yet another stacked class of talent led by UConn national champion Paige Bueckers. For local and regional fans of the Washington Mystics, there’s a lot to be excited about ahead of Monday night as the Mystics currently hold three of the top six picks in the draft, the third, fourth and sixth overall picks.