Jake Paysour has been on the Vikings coaching staff for the last 14 seasons.

The recently retired coach spoke with Eric Johnson.

The junior signal caller set the tone in a week one victory against Pulaski County.

Antonio Mack named tournament MVP.

Alleghany defeated the defending Class1 State Champion George Wythe.

A tricky, toss-up match happened Friday night when Northside took on Carroll County as the Cavaliers hosted their first playoff game for the first time in 15 years.

Lord Botetourt and Northside are already locked in as two teams in the Blue Ridge Region 3D playoffs.

North Roanoke County saw an intense football matchup as William Fleming took on Northside, two Blue Ridge District rivals.

Northside looked to get back in the win column at Franklin County in a closely contested game.

It was a sight to see — yellow bandanas, Christmas lights and inflatables all over the stadium — celebrating Christmas a little early for William Byrd’s Cam Thepsimong, who is battling bone cancer.

Northside Vikings made a quick pivot after their opponent canceled last week.

Glenvar and Northside faced off in a highly anticipated battle of unbeatens, marking just the second time the two schools have met.

Hidden Valley is trying to find its footing under first-year coach Bud Tolliver, but the visiting Northside Vikings showed no issues finding their stride.

Hubbard spent the last three seasons leading the Roanoke Catholic girls programs.

Roanoke County saw an exciting clash as Northside took on Cave Spring.

For his effort in the Week One win over Pulaski, Casey Hall is your Player of the Week.

"I really think that our speed this year is probably equal to the 2009 state team."

Spring signing class of 11 at the home of the Wildcats

Lord Botetourt girls coach Renee Favaro selected as Coach of the Year.

The Vikings surged ahead of the visiting Warriors of Western Albemarle to secure the 55-33 win.

The Region 3D champions have qualified for the VHSL state tournament for 11 consecutive seasons.

WATCH: Lord Botetourt girls, Northside boys, and George Wythe boys and girls all win Region titles Saturday

WATCH: Northside boys clinch Blue Ridge, James River girls move to 19-3 with win

Northside's Mykell Harvey heading to North Carolina A&T for football and basketball.

Vikings improve to 18-1 this season.

Cy Hardy and Braydan Ragland combined for 32 of the Vikings 41 first half points.

The Carolina Panthers signed both Carlos "Boogie" Basham and former Hokie James Mitchell.

The two Northside hoop stars have played a pivotal role for the defending two-time state champion Vikings.

WATCH: Northside beats North Cross to win Northside Invitational

Vikings defeated the Knights 80-66 behind 27 points from Cy Hardy.

Our Game of the Week takes us to Lord Botetourt, where the Cavaliers won against the Northside Vikings, 43-41.

Skylar Morris finished with 19 assists in the Cavaliers Tuesday night win.

The former Northside standout and current NFL player helped support families affected by the recent Peters Creek Apartments fire.

The Northside Vikings are locked and loaded with experience but the Pulaski County Cougars are always rough and rugged under Coach Akers.

2024 1st and 10 Camp Tour: Northside Vikings

Women in Sports: Northside and Christiansburg softball taking new programs to great heights

Simone' Hamlar and Israel Hairston 2024 B'nai B'rith award recipients

Northside's Simone Hamlar went back-to-back in the Class 3 girls 400 meter dash.

The Cavaliers claim back-to-back Region 4D titles after downing Charlottesville.

Unified sports bring joy, confidence to Lord Botetourt's track Monday

Roanoke Catholic girls, Pulaski boys take home team title in 2024 Cosmopolitan Track Meet

WATCH: Lord Botetourt boys get district win over Northside

The Vikings repeat as VHSL Class 3 state champions.

Auburn boys and LCA girls will also head to Richmond to play for the state championship.

Auburn boys and LCA girls will also head to Richmond to play for the state championship.

Defending state champion Northside returns to the state semifinals as well

Auburn boys claimed their third consecutive region crown.

WATCH: Floyd County girls win Region 2C title, Northside and Tunstall boys meet in championship Saturday

Vikings erase an 11 point second half deficit for the 78-64 victory.

The two-day event wrapped up Saturday with 7 games played at Salem High School.

The annual event wrapped up Saturday after being partially postponed from last weekend.

The Colonels and the Vikings renewed their Blue Ridge District rivalry.

The Red Devils were gritty down the stretch in defeating the hosts 66-62

The LB Cavs hosted the Northside Vikings on Friday night.

Pulaski County took down the Northside Vikings Friday night, 42-7.

Cave Spring third baseman Tristyn Tofano named player of the year. Northside's Kassie Brammer named coach of the year.

"I trusted my coaches pitching calls so I knew if I hit my spots, my defense would have my back," Compton said.

Auburn claimed its 4th consecutive Class 1 championship.

Northside's Simone` Hamlar wins Class 3 girls 400 meter dash.

WATCH: Cave Spring softball and baseball brings home a pair of Region 3D titles

The Eagles won both the Blue Ridge regular season and tournament titles.

Northside sends 11 athletes to the next level

Vikings led by 17 but had to withstand a fierce Blue Devils comeback.

In the Region 1C girls basketball final, Fort Chiswell beat Eastern Montgomery 52-50 in overtime.

The Blue Ridge District shined in Thursday night’s Region 3D Semifinals action.

The Blue Ridge District Tournament commenced Wednesday evening.

Lawrence Cole led the Vikings with 19 points in a 66-31 victory.

In a battle of Blue Ridge District rivals, The William Fleming boys defeated Lord Botetourt Friday night, 75-49.

Northside def. Roanoke Catholic 71-53.

The first round of the Northside Invitational was underway Wednesday.

It’s not often after a state semifinal loss, redemption almost immediately follows.

Salem was victorious over the Northside Vikings 55-14.

The defending VHSL Class 3 state champions look sharp, remain unbeaten in the second week of the season.

"Football was something I always played but was always secondary."

The Lady Cavaliers defeated the Vikings 5-1 to advance to the Region 3D Semifinals.

Northside baseball beat Lord Botetourt on Tuesday 8-7 on a walk-off single by Dylan Danpeer.

Carroll County girls also advanced to the Class 3 Championship.

Northside held a brief fourth quarter lead before Cave Spring's defense helped lead them to victory.

In the Region 2C semifinals, the James River boys beat Floyd County 74-40 behind a 31 point third quarter. The win secured a spot in the Class 2 State tournament, the first appearance for the Knights since 2011.

In a Region 3D matchup, #1 Cave Spring beat #8 William Byrd 64-43. On the other side of the bracket, #2 Northside beat #7 Christiansburg 85-43.

The Vikings signed five athletes to move on to play college athletics.

Knights avenge an early season loss to Northside with a blowout win on Monday night.

Northside’s Ayrion Journiette was honored pregame with the game ball from his 1,000th point against William Byrd on Tuesday. The Vikings downed Franklin County 86-38.

The Vikings down the Bruins for the Northside Invitational Title.

The Vikings and Knights went toe to toe in a physical, back-and-forth matchup Monday night.

The Vikings defeated the Knights in a county rivalry that’s usually reserved for the playoffs. Nick Crawford hit the game winner for Northside in a 71-68 win at Cave Spring.

7-seed Northside had an uphill battle ahead of them on Friday night as they fell to 2-seed Abingdon.

It was a strong night for the Northside defense.

Lord Botetourt’s bounce-back continued on Friday night.

It was a great game that someone sadly had to walk away the loser.

Patrick Henry picked up its third win of the season, beating Northside on Friday night.

William Byrd defeats Northside 25-17, 13-25, 18-25, 25-17, 15-5.

Salem traveled to Northside on Friday night and celebrated on the bus ride home.

Hidden Valley defeated Northside in Week 3 with a score of 42-7.

The Northside Vikings had a difficult spring season between COVID cancellations and injuries, but the team did put up numbers when it mattered, and used the experience to fuel their offseason.

Torrence has been at Heritage since 2016 where he won a State Title as an assistant in 2018.

William Byrd beat Northside in a doubleheader regular season finale tonight, 25-17, 23-25, 15-11 in the first game and 27-25, 25-21 in the second.

VINTON, Va. – The Northside Vikings took down the William Byrd Terriers Monday evening, 28-13, after their game Saturday was canceled due to inclement weather.

Forest, Va. – Tuesday it was the Northside Vikings having their spring football season paused because of Covid. Wednesday, both Jefferson Forest and E.C. Glass are forced to cancel Friday games because of contact tracing. The Jefferson Forest high athletic twitter account confirms the cancelation “in accordance with quarantine guidance from the VDH” (Virginia Department of Health). The Seminole District website has both the Rustburg at EC Glass game scheduled for Friday at City Stadium, and the Jefferson Forest at Liberty Christian Academy game scheduled for Friday at Liberty University--updated to canceled.

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