Zach Staton

2 months ago | wtkr.com | Zach Staton

VIRGINIA BEACH — VIRGINIA BEACH (WTKR) — Coming back to Bayside High School brings back countless memories for Paula and Jemar Mullen. It's where the family spent many nights watching Paula's son, Mario, flourish into a local basketball star. "When he dunked his first dunk and point at his mother," Paula said, describing her favorite play Mario ever made. "He said, 'This is for you.'""Just walking into Bayside, it just feels nostalgic," said Jemar, Mario's younger brother.

Mar 28, 2025 | wtkr.com | Zach Staton

NORFOLK, Va. — NORFOLK, Va. (WTKR) — Coming off another MEAC championship and an NCAA Tournament appearance, Robert Jones isn't going anywhere. The 12th year head coach of Norfolk State men's basketball has signed a long-term extension, the school announced on Friday. "With success comes suitors but I'm happy to be a Spartan," Jones said in the statement. "Thank you to Dr. J and AD Webb for their continued support.

Mar 26, 2025 | wtkr.com | Zach Staton

VIRGINIA BEACH — VIRGINIA BEACH (WTKR) — Players only get one chance to make a good first impression. Princess Anne pitcher Russell Baker didn't just make a good opening impression, he turned it into a milestone moment. In a 16-0 win for the Cavaliers over Green Run on Tuesday, the junior tossed a 10 strikeout, no-hitter in a five inning affair. "I was definitely paying attention to everything I was throwing," Baker said.

Mar 23, 2025 | wtkr.com | Zach Staton

NORFOLK, Va. — NORFOLK, Va. (WTKR) — The Norfolk State women capped off its non-conference slate this season with a 63-57 win at Auburn, its second victory over a Power 5 school in its campaign. As it turns out, the Tigers administration might have been watching Spartan's coach Larry Vickers closely. On Sunday, the school announced it is hiring Vickers away from Norfolk State to become its head coach.

Mar 21, 2025 | wtkr.com | Zach Staton

RALEIGH, N.C. — RALEIGH, N.C. (WTKR) — If oddsmakers didn't giver Norfolk State much of a chance against SEC champion Florida before their NCAA Tournament matchup, they certainly wouldn't have thought the Spartans had much fight when the Gators opened a 53-21 lead. The green and gold showed that fire but it wasn't enough to climb out of the hole. Norfolk State fell to the top seeded Gators 95-69 on Friday night, ending their 2024-25 season in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.