Sports Dogs Podcast: The Road To Week 1- Skyline and Warren County previews

With the high school football season just weeks away, The Sports Dogs will be highlighting our area teams in the next few podcasts, starting with previews of Warren County and Skyline.

The Duke interviewed Warren County AD Matt Waddas to discuss the football team and the other fall sports at WCHS and then headed over to Skyline for their practice and interviewed Brently Grindle, Ryan Held, Brady Lupton, Lane Kenney, Adrian Schmitz and All State Running Back Zayden Burks.

The Dogs also discussed the recent VHSL classification recommendations.

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(The Duke with Skyline RB Zayden Burks and WCHS AD Matt Waddas)

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Corey Shenk named AD at PCHS

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Page County Public Schools announced the appointment of Corey Shenk as the new Athletic Director for Page County High School.

Shenk brings experience as an athletic director, volunteer assistant athletic director, and head coach in basketball and baseball.

Most recently, he served as the Dean of Students for Springfield and Luray Elementary schools.

As Athletic Director, Shenk will oversee the school’s athletic programs, support coaches and student athletes, coordinate events and schedules, and promote programs that reflect the school division’s expectations of sportsmanship, academic achievement, safety, and character.

In the press release, Page County Superintendent Dr. Bryan Huber said, “Corey is a dedicated, student-centered leader who understands the important role that athletics and extracurricular activities play in the overall educational experience. He values teamwork, accountability, strong relationships, and school pride, and I am confident he will provide positive leadership for Page County High School’s student-athletes, coaches, families, and community.”

To view the full announcement, click here.

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Brian Kibler named AD at Central

The Shenandoah County School Board announced the appointment of Brian Kibler as the new Athletic Director at Central High School, effective July 1st.

Kibler joins Central after working in Frederick County Public Schools since 2007.

He brings with him experience as a Physical and Health Education Teacher, wrestling coach, and football coach and most recently served as the Assistant Coordinator of Student Activities at Sherando High School.

Before his time in Frederick County, Kibler worked for SCPS as an Alternative Education Teacher and earned his bachelors and masters degrees in kinesiology from James Madison University.

In the announcement, Kibler said, “I am truly honored and excited to have been appointed as the Central High School Athletic Director… I hope to enhance the overall student-athlete experience by promoting championship-level performance where success is driven by focusing on the day-to-day process both on and off the field.”

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Strasburg’s Hiserman named AD of the Year

The VIAA selected Strasburg High School’s Matt Hiserman as Class 1/2 Athletic Director of the Year during the Association’s annual conference in Richmond.

Hiserman has spent the last 19 years as the Ram’s AD and 26 years total at the school.

He also serves on the VIAA Board of Directors, the VHSL Executive Committee, and as the Chairman for the Bull Run District and Region 2B.

In the announcement, he received praise from Strasburg Principal Melissa Foltz for his “exceptional leadership, vision, and dedication to the development of student-athletes, coaches, the athletic department, and the community as a whole.”

Honored by the award, Hiserman said, “The selections are made by the past presidents of VIAAA, so that’s a great feeling to be recognized by them for not just what you do at your school, but also across the state.”

To view the full announcement, click here.

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PCPS makes administrative changes

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Page County Public Schools announced a few administrative changes for the school district.

Luray High School Principal Nicky Clark will transition to her new role as Director of School Administration on July 1st.

The Luray High School community will receive a survey this week to share qualities they would like to see in the new principal.

Chief Financial Officer Patty Secrist accepted the position of Athletic Director at Luray High School and will be replaced at CFO by Tanya Miller, current Principal of Page County Middle School.

PCMS will also send out a survey as they begin their search for a new principal.

Page County also announced the retirement of Cathy Marston, Director of Elementary Education, after 33 years of service.

Her position will be realigned to the Director of Teaching and Learning for grades Prek-12.

Sarah Hammill will take on the newly created role after most recently serving as the principal of Wayland Elementary in Rockingham County.

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Christendom College’s Quest named AD of the Year

The USCAA awarded Christendom College’s Patrick Quest as the Athletic Director of the Year and named him to the organization’s Board of Directors.

Quest has led the athletics department since 2015 and during his tenure, Christendom has won three national championships, five national runner-ups, and saw 333 student athletes named Academic All-Americans and another 83 as All-Americans.

This past year was one of the best in Christendom’s history which included the women’s basketball teams first national championship in an upset, the women’s track and field team finishing 3rd in the country, and national championship tournament appearances for the rugby teams and women’s soccer team.

50 student-athletes from this academic year qualified as Academic All-Americans and the varsity sports teams achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.51.

To view Christendom’s announcement on the award, click here.

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