Music to Everyone’s Ears?
Riverfront Park Amphitheater Splits Opinions Between Businesses and Residents By: Evan Gates A public parking lot neighbors Lynchburg’s Riverfront Park Amphitheater, which opened in April 2026. Photo by Nick Brent. Lynchburg, Va. – As the Riverfront Park Amphitheater transitioned from a blueprint to the City of Lynchburg’s newest music venue, neighboring business owner Dave Henderson surveyed the sunlit lawn with a smile. Throughout the same Friday evening, many downtown resi
Apr 309 min read
Home Away from Home: International Recruiting Strengthens Family Culture for Lynchburg Men’s Tennis
By: Evan Gates | Sports Reporter Members of the Lynchburg men’s tennis team pose for a preseason picture on media day. Photo by Caroline Gerke. Although each of the University of Lynchburg men’s tennis team’s 12 athletes come from an international background, the program’s family culture has offered support away from home while producing improved collective performances on the court. Throughout Director of Men’s and Women’s Tennis Chris Johnson’s nine-year tenure at Lynchburg
Apr 235 min read
Victoria Triumphs to 60-Meter Title, Men's Team Places 5th at NCAA Championships
By: Evan Gates | Sports Reporter Birmingham, Ala. – Lamont Victoria led the University of Lynchburg indoor track & field teams at the 2026 NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships by contributing 18 points to the team total, including a victory in the men’s 60-meter dash with a 6.71 finals performance. The men’s team posted 30 points with just five athletes, falling two points shy of returning to the podium for the second consecutive season. The Hornets improved upon the team’
Apr 233 min read
Shoveling and Synergizing: Lynchburg Athletics Maneuver Ice Storm to Begin Spring Slate
By: Evan Gates / Sports Reporter Snow covers the Hornet statue adjacent to Shellenberger Field. Photo by Caroline Gerke. LYNCHBURG, Va. – While Virginia’s recent ice storm canceled in-person classes for over a week at the University of Lynchburg, the athletic department relied on contributions from student-athletes to ensure in-season teams could continue practicing despite the frigid conditions. With Lynchburg’s baseball, lacrosse, softball and track & field teams each geari
Apr 235 min read
Lynchburg Men's Basketball Optimistic to Improve Free Throw Stats
Sophomore Jake Hart shoots a free throw against Roanoke in the ODAC Semifinals at the Salem Civic Center. Despite suffering its worst...
Apr 24, 20252 min read
Lynchburg Track & Field Honors Csorba with Memorial Walk, Plaque Dedication
Frank Csorba, a six-time All American and national champion for the Lynchburg men's distance medley relay, passed away in Apr. 2024. On...
Apr 9, 20252 min read
Lynchburg Hornets Sports Network Welcomes Student Assistance for Broadcasts
LHSN student worker Ethan Marotske prepares a camera and tripod for Lynchburg's home softball broadcast at Moon Field. With 18 sports...
Mar 24, 20252 min read
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