Powhatan's persistence paying off in breakthrough lacrosse season Robert Fletcher May 11, 2026 May 11, 2026 0 1 of 2 Powhatan defender Joshua Gerow looks to protect the net against Patrick Henry on May 6. Robby Fletcher Powhatan freshman Wyatt Saur works behind the net against the Patrick Henry Patriots. Robby Fletcher Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Robert Fletcher On a cool Wednesday night at Powhatan High School, Sean Bates challenged his team to respond.kAmx? H92E 3642>6 !@H92E2? =24C@DD6’D 4=@D6DE 82>6 @7 E96 D62D@? :? 2 9@>6 >2E49FA 282:?DE !2EC:4< w6?CJ[ :E D66>65 6G6CJ E:>6 E96 x?5:2?D E@@< 2 DE6A 7@CH2C5[ D@>6E9:?8 AFD965 E96> 324<[ 2?5 q2E6D 925 D66? 6?@F89]k^AmkAm$64@?5D :?E@ E96 7@FCE9 BF2CE6C[ :E 76=E =:<6 2?@E96C D6E324< 925 9:E E96 x?5:2?D H96? 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Hanover captures second Region 4A lacrosse title in three years For the past three seasons, the Region 4A girls lacrosse title has belonged to either Hanover (15-2) or Powhatan (11-6).
Mapes sinks top-seeded Chancellor to keep state tournament hopes alive It was four years ago that multiple storm delays and an already extended overtime game took place between Powhatan and Chancellor’s boys socce…
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