Nolan Knight

Huntsville

Sports Director at WAAY-TV (Huntsville, AL)

WRIC 8 Sports Director. Virginia Tech Alum.

Articles

Hopewell’s TreyVeon Henderson drafted 38th overall to the New England Patriots

2 weeks ago | wric.com | Nolan Knight

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC-TV) — Hopewell native and former Hopewell Blue Devil TreyVeon Henderson of Ohio State was drafted in the second round, 38th overall to the New England Patriots. Henderson was the 4th running back to come off the draft board and will be heading to New England to play for Mike Vrabel. Henderson, who graduated from Hopewell High School, rushed for over 4,000 yards and 50 touchdowns during his high school career and was named the Virginia Gatorade Football Player of the Year.
William & Mary to leave the CAA for the Patriot League in 2026

2 weeks ago | wric.com | Nolan Knight

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — William & Mary football will join the Patriot League as an associate member starting in the 2026 season. “We are excited to accept this invitation from the Patriot League as football members,” said W&M President Katherine A. Rowe. “This move is a perfect fit for our football program, and we look forward to the future.”The rest of W&M Athletics remains mostly unchanged.
John Marshall head coach Ty White leaves Justices for Petersburg

3 weeks ago | wric.com | Nolan Knight

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Petersburg High School officially introduced John Marshall head coach Ty White as its new head basketball coach during a press conference Monday afternoon. He will also take the role of Assistant AD effective July 1, 2025. White brings an impressive resume to Petersburg, having led John Marshall for 15 seasons. During his tenure, he amassed over 300 career wins and captured seven state championships — including an extraordinary four straight titles from 2022 to 2025.
Squirrels claim first home win of the season taking down the Bay Sox 10-0

3 weeks ago | wric.com | Nolan Knight

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Richmond Flying Squirrels broke out of a slump with a big 10-0 win over the Chesapeake Baysox on Friday night at The Diamond for their third win of the year. The win ended a five-game losing streak for Richmond and was their first home win of the year. Pitcher Manuel Mercedes had a strong outing, throwing 5.2 scoreless innings. Nick Sinacola finished the game, keeping the shutout going. Richmond got off to a fast start, scoring four runs in the first inning.
Flying Squirrels fall on the 40th anniversary of The Diamond 4-3

3 weeks ago | wric.com | Nolan Knight

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Richmond Flying Squirrels lost to the Chesapeake Baysox, 4-3, on Thursday night at The Diamond. The game also marked the 40th anniversary of The Diamond’s first game back on April 17, 1985. It was Richmond’s fourth one-run loss of the season, and their third straight loss to the Baysox in the series. Chesapeake scored first in the opening inning.
Richmond, William & Mary Agree to Extend Football Rivalry

4 weeks ago | wric.com | Nolan Knight

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — “The Oldest Rivalry in the South” will continue!. Richmond and William & Mary have agreed to keep their football series, the Capital Cup, going. They’ve announced the dates for the next six games in this historic matchup. The Capital Cup is always one of the biggest games on both teams’ schedules. Starting in 2025, it will be a non-conference game since Richmond left the CAA and joined the Patriot League.
Virginia State announces Millette Green as next head women’s basketball coach

4 weeks ago | wric.com | Nolan Knight

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Millette Green has been named the seventh head coach of the Virginia State University Women’s Basketball program, announced by Associate Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Tiffani-Dawn B. Sykes. “In VSU Athletics, we’re committed to aligning with both departmental and institutional priorities, and that starts with putting students at the center of everything we do,” said Sykes.
Rousell signs extension with Richmond following historic season

1 month ago | wric.com | Nolan Knight

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond Athletics announced Thursday that it has extended women’s basketball head coach Aaron Roussell’s contract. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. “Aaron has built a championship program and his teams play an exciting brand of basketball which has captivated the Spider community,” said Director of Athletics John Hardt.
VSU women’s basketball coach steps down, takes job at Morgan State

1 month ago | wric.com | Nolan Knight

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Coach Nadine Domond announced on Wednesday that she is stepping down as the head women’s basketball coach at Virginia State University to pursue new opportunities. She was later announced as the next head basketball coach at Morgan State. In her three seasons at VSU, Coach Domond led the team to a 58-28 overall record, including a 5-1 record against rival Virginia Union University and a 35-14 mark in the conference.
Brandon Jennings withdraws from transfer portal, will stay at VCU

1 month ago | wric.com | Nolan Knight

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — VCU freshman guard Brandon Jennings announced on his Instagram on Tuesday that he plans to return to VCU. After entering the transfer portal following the conclusion of the 2024-2025 VCU basketball season to explore options at other universities, it appears Jennings has decided that VCU is where he belongs.