SMLCA’s move into the VHSL ranks has been challenging, but the Ospreys consistently put up a fight, even against a tough Roanoke Catholic team.

Roanoke Catholic had an extra day of preparation as it hosted Hargrave Military Academy in the final home game of the season for the Celtics.

Roanoke Catholic, despite a smaller roster, plays with a lot of heart and hustle. The Celtics aimed to get back to .500 on the season as they hosted Montcalm from West Virginia.

Roanoke Catholic sought back-to-back wins against an undefeated St. Anne’s-Belfield team at home.

Roanoke Catholic took control early in their football game against The Covenant School.

Celtics enter year two under head coach Howard Tucker.

In the middle school game, Lucy Addison defeated Breckinridge 45-30 to remain undefeated this season.

It was a scenic Friday evening at Vineyard Park, where the Roanoke Catholic Celtics hosted Isle of Wight.

Celtics enter their first year under new head coach Howard Tucker.

He brings over two decades of coaching experience from in and around the Roanoke Valley.

The Celtics are following up last year's state runner-up finish with another deep post-season run.

"It's been amazing to watch it grown and see the plan being put on paper, action being put in, see the work being put in, grind being done," said brand ambassador Ryann Hubbard.

In the end, Roanoke Catholic defended their stomping grounds and took the win - 44-14.

The Highlanders had 9 more student-athletes put pen to paper on Tuesday.

The Celtics of Roanoke Catholic got a 37-35 win to move into the Division III Final 4.

Northside def. Roanoke Catholic 71-53.

The Colonels led 30-25 at halftime before gaining separation in the second half.

William Byrd boys and girls teams each earned wins over Hidden Valley.

The Colonels held the Celtics to just 3 points in the third quarter.

Roanoke Catholic wasn’t able to string together back-to-back wins on the season on Friday night.

The Roanoke Catholic losing streak came to a halt on Friday night.

The trip to Roanoke County didn’t bother the Craig County Rockets on Friday night.

The Celtics are returning to the field after a two-year hiatus for Covid.

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