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Craig Loper

Norfolk

Sports Reporter and Anchor at WAVY-TV (Portsmouth, VA)

Sports Reporter and Anchor at WVBT-TV (Portsmouth, VA)

Sports Director at WAVY10/FOX43 in Southeast Virginia. Eugene, Los Angeles, & Baton Rouge previously. 2013 Oregon Grad. Fitness and mindset enthusiast.

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  • 2 weeks ago | wavy.com | Craig Loper

    Green Bay, Wis. (WAVY) —After speculation that the Commanders might trade out of the 29th selection on Thursday night in the first round of the NFL Draft, the team ended up picking Josh Conerly Jr.An offensive tackle out of Oregon, Conerly Jr. is listed at 6-foot-5, 311 pounds. He fills a need for Washington at the position after the departure of Cornelius Lucas to the Cleveland Browns in the offseason.

  • 2 weeks ago | wavy.com | Craig Loper

    ROME, Ga. – (Release via ODU Athletics) — Old Dominion men’s tennis claimed its third straight Sun Belt Conference Championship following a 4-2 win over Georgia Southern on Sunday afternoon. Jean-Karim Olivier de Sardan clinched the championship with a 7-6, 7-5 win at No. 5 singles for the Monarchs. Brother duo No. 84 Codie and Connor Van Schalkwyk set the tone for the championship with the first doubles win of the day, downing Laurent Julia Calac and Aaron Williams on court one, 6-3.

  • 4 weeks ago | wavy.com | Craig Loper

    PORTSMOUTH (WAVY) – Former Virginia Tech Hokie Sean Padulla shined in the opening game of the 71st annual P.I.T. for team K&D Rounds. Padulla had 16 points, six rebounds and three assists in a 74-73 win against Sales Systems, Ltd. Highlights are in the video above.

  • 1 month ago | sports.yahoo.com | Craig Loper

    NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. (WAVY) — Virginia Beach native and former Princess Anne High School star Aziaha James fulfilled a lifelong dream Monday night when she was selected by the Dallas Wings with the final pick of the first round, going 12th overall. James was a standout player under coach Darnell Dozier at Princess Anne, where she won multiple state championships. After her prep career, she went to N.C. State.

  • 1 month ago | wavy.com | Craig Loper

    NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. (WAVY) — Virginia Beach native and former Princess Anne High School star Aziaha James fulfilled a lifelong dream Monday night when she was selected by the Dallas Wings with the final pick of the first round, going 12th overall. James was a standout player under coach Darnell Dozier at Princess Anne, where she won multiple state championships. After her prep career, she went to N.C. State.

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Craig Loper II
Craig Loper II @CraigLoperWAVY
14 May 25

RT @NorfolkAdmirals: Admirals nation, Thank you for another amazing season. We can’t wait to be back at The Scope with you in October for…

Craig Loper II
Craig Loper II @CraigLoperWAVY
10 May 25

The @NorfolkAdmirals handled business tonight at home winning 1-0 to even its series against Trois Rivières at 2-2. Chesapeake native Brandon Osmundson with the game winning goal! @WAVY_News https://t.co/wG9rcDHIkw

Craig Loper II
Craig Loper II @CraigLoperWAVY
9 May 25

Game 4 tonight at Norfolk Scope between the Lions and Admirals in the #ECHL playoffs. Puck drops at 7:05! @WAVY_News https://t.co/JTWfuRBGvX