PETERSBURG — Former NFL player Jerome Mathis was named Petersburg High School [PHS] varsity football head coach. "It's amazing how life comes at you full-circle, and you can come back where it all ...

Seven people, including Olympic track athlete Yvette Lewis and former NFL wide receiver/kick returner Jerome Mathis, will be inducted to the Hampton University Athletics Hall of Fame. The ceremony is ...

Of Note: Mathis takes over as Head Coach for Mike Scott, who will remain on staff as the team's Defensive Coordinator. The Wave returns eight starters from last year's team that ended the season with ...

PETERSBURG, Va. — Among the resurgent stories in high school football this year is the one taking place in Petersburg, where the Crimson Wave are experiencing their best point differential in 20 years ...

In a weather-delayed showdown Thursday night, Petersburg powered past visiting Norcom 30-6 behind a balanced offensive attack and timely big plays. The Crimson Wave (2-0), led by head coach and former ...

Hampton visits William & Mary on Saturday (6 p.m. at Zable Stadium) for the first time in 20 years facing a huge legacy. Their 2004 NCAA Division I-AA (now Football Championship Subdivision) ...

Hopewell Mayor Johnny Partin Jr. reads resolution to Michael Rogers Hopewell Mayor Johnny Partin Jr. reads resolution to Stacey Jordan ...

Jerome Mathis, a candle flickering in the darkness of the Texans' holiday season, received a Christmas present on Thursday. On the surface, the autographed pair of white sneakers in a box seemed an ...