Sonny Dearth

Staff writer

Sonny Dearth is a native of Newport News and has worked at the Daily Press since 1989. He grew up in the Richmond area, has played tennis since age 8 (including four years at JMU) and has been a part of the Virginia tennis scene for decades.

The Falcons' boys overcome Hickory, while the Cavaliers' girls defeat Beach District rival Cox. Meanwhile, a Tabb brother and sister each take Class 3 Region A singles titles,

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May 31, 2023

Cox boys, Princess Anne girls take Class 5 Region A tennis championships

Brett Wildman, coming off All-America honorable mention for a 27-4 Penn State NCAA semifinal team, will play in Anaheim in July.

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May 27, 2023

Down the Line: 2018 Cox graduate, just out of Penn State, again will represent U.S. in men’s volleyball

Thousands will converge on Virginia Wesleyan for an event celebrating girls and health.

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May 20, 2023

Down the Line: ‘Girls on the Run’ should be an area celebration

The Old Dominion women and men will play on North Carolina's courts against foes in neutral-site matches this weekend, and the William & Mary women will play against the sixth-seeded Blue Devils on Duke's courts.

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May 01, 2023

Old Dominion, William & Mary tennis teams head to North Carolina for NCAA Tournament

This week’s notable players in the minors include P.J. Higgins and Chase Pinder, who are posting numbers worthy of attention from the parent Diamondbacks and Cardinals, respectively.

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April 29, 2023

How baseball players with Hampton Roads connections are faring in the majors and minors

Macie Rasmussen, 13, of Chesapeake and Ada Inderlied, 11, of Virginia Beach, qualified for the national Drive, Chip & Putt competition at the Masters venue in Georgia.

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April 01, 2023

Down the Line: Girls from Chesapeake, Virginia Beach to compete Sunday at Augusta National

Having played for the Minnesota Twins for five years, the 30-year-old is making a bid to earn a spot with defending National League champion Philadelphia.

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March 25, 2023

Down the Line: Hampton native Jake Cave thriving in spring training with Phillies

Looking at boys tennis teams around Hampton Roads ...

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March 16, 2023

High school boys tennis preview: Team-by-team

Looking at girls tennis around Hampton Roads ...

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March 16, 2023

High school girls tennis preview: Team-by-team

Reigning state Class 5 boys singles champion Harrison Lee of Princess Anne and Class 4 girls champ Kayla Kennedy of Great Bridge are among the area's best players as a new season begins.

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March 15, 2023