The Virginian-Pilot

First Colonial blanked by Independence in Class 5 field hockey state championship

VIRGINIA BEACH — First Colonial was unsuccessful in its attempt to win its first field hockey state championship since 2015, dropping a gutsy 1-0 decision to Independence in the Class 5 final Saturday ...
The Virginian-Pilot

First Colonial captures first volleyball state championship since 2014

RICHMOND — Since First Colonial’s first day of tryouts on July 31, it was all or nothing for the Patriots. After a heartbreaking loss to Midlothian in last year’s state title game, the Patriots came ...
WVEC

'Lightning in a bottle': Chase Wilkerson helping to propel First Colonial swimmers to new heights

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Chase Wilkerson has quickly made a name for himself as a standout swimmer for First Colonial High School. The junior has embraced his role as a key contributor to the Patriots' ...
WAVY-TV

BayPort Athlete of the Week: First Colonial field hockey forward Rylee Brooks-Booth

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (WAVY) — A star is born when they’re able to step into the big moment and perform. On Tuesday night’s Region 5A championship game between First Colonial and Cox, Patriots forward ...
Daily Press

First Colonial sweeps Class 5 swimming state titles, Lafayette boys win Class 4

The First Colonial boys and girls climbed to the top of the podium at the Virginia High School League swimming championships, using their depth and some standout performances to sweep the Class 5 ...
Daily Press

First Colonial names Lemort Smith, a former Patriots player and assistant, new football coach

First Colonial has named Lemort Smith as the school’s new head football coach. Smith replaces Ty Traister, who was 4-16 in two seasons, including 3-7 last season. Smith, a 2008 First Colonial graduate ...
WTKR

First Colonial's Tucei eclipses 400 win plateau

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (WTKR)- If Joe Tucei had his way, his 400th career win might have passed by without any notation or acknowledgment. His players, assistants and supporters, however, were not about ...
WAVY-TV

Four-peat! First Colonial celebrates another girls swim, dive team state title

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – First Colonial High School in Virginia Beach made a big splash by winning its fourth straight swimming and diving championship last weekend. Tuesday morning their school ...
WTKR

First Colonial, Cape Henry baseball turn helping hands towards legendary coach Norbie Wilson

VIRGINIA BEACH (WTKR) — As fans enter First Colonial's baseball stadium along the right field line, a sign on the visitors dugout reminds them of the man that helped make the park so special. Norbie ...