He also rushed for 134 yards and another score. Senior Graham Walker gave the Titans fits all night as he completed 14 of 33 passes for 343 yards and four touchdowns. The Titans were in their fourth title game in seven years. Vegas says it’s a coin flip, so take your pick, folks.Class 4: In Lynchburg, first-time champion Woodgrove outlasted Lake Taylor 38-33 in a back-and-forth thriller. Experts say this bout may come down to upgrades, from bike infrastructure to improved access to grocery shopping. In the opposite corner, the downtown challenger, standing approximately a half-dozen high-rise apartment buildings tall and counting, is Manchester. Which former industrial wasteland can reach hipster mecca status first? In one corner, weighing in with six breweries, two coffee shops and a popsicle stand, is Scott’s Addition. Manchester, investments along the Hull Street corridor and the imminent (fingers crossed!) development of the next frontier - Jefferson Davis Highway - guarantee this debate will continue for years to come. North of the James has been the big winner of the Richmond renaissance, with Virginia Commonwealth University booming, Broad Street burgeoning and Shockoe Bottom’s nightlife bumping. Those old bumper stickers may have faded or peeled off, but the battle for bank supremacy is still raging on. These two stations, both NPR affiliates, compete for listeners who are inclined to spend their commutes absorbing the day’s news and thoughtful commentary (and hours of WCVE’s classical music) instead of skipping through FM stations playing The Chainsmokers on repeat. Richmond has a soft spot for public radio in its heart of stone. (We’ll look for you in our Twitter mentions, Jason). To be fair, the Times-Dispatch has a substantial advantage in both staff and resources, but don’t tell Style Weekly Editor Jason Roop that. With staff turnover in recent years, the professional animosity between the two has mellowed somewhat - or at least it seems that way. The city’s paper of record and the 35-year-old alternative publication in town compete for scoops in the never-ending journalistic race to be first. Parity is the hallmark of every good rivalry, right? Media Last fall, the Trojans trounced the Panthers on Senior Day, avenging a one-point loss to the Panthers the previous year. The two historically black colleges are conference foes in the NCAA Division II Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association. The Trojans of Virginia State University in Ettrick and the Panthers of Virginia Union University in North Side meet each fall. When these two programs face off, though, the records go out the window. VCU leads the all-time series with 48 wins and 28 losses. The Spiders are consistently competitive in conference play, but haven’t made an appearance in the NCAA tournament since 2011. The VCU Rams are consistently among the elite teams in the Atlantic 10 conference, making six NCAA tournament appearances in a row. The city’s biggest sports rivalry pits two men’s basketball programs with crosstown campuses against each other twice a year. But don’t sleep on the Blue Devils they’ll have something to say this fall. The Highlanders have won the last four clashes, the most recent a decisive three-touchdown victory. The winner earns “Beast of the East” bragging rights. Two Henrico football powerhouses - Highland Springs and Varina - duke it out on the gridiron annually. When it comes to high school sports, the counties are home to the cream of the crop. Illustration by Justin Vaughan photos by Ayasha Sledge Sports
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