Here’s a photo of Ryan Davis of Cave Spring returning the ball against Patrick O’Keefe of Salem during this week’s Region IV tournament.

Do you have photos of Southwest Roanoke County sports? If so, you can share them at news@swo-co.com

Our previous post about Cave Spring High School was earlier today.

Photo by Shaozhuo Cui

Here are three photos from Hidden Valley’s big win (13-1) over Bassett on Tuesday in the Region IV tournament. At left, Cam Hodge (#19) is congratulated by teammates after scoring in the second inning.

Below, Scott Stilwell (#4) fields a grounder — and went on to make the put-out at first. And Matt Williams (#16) slides safely into second ahead of a tag by Bassett’s Rashawn “Boo” Woods in the bottom of the first inning.

If you have photos from sports events involving Southwest Roanoke County teams, you can share them at news@swo-co.com.

Photos by Kyle Green

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Here are two photos from Hidden Valley’s girls’ soccer game against Patrick County Tuesday night in the Region IV tournament. Here, Hidden Valley’s Maddy Elder (in white) challenges Patrick County goalie Hootie Boles.

Below, Hidden Valley’s Alisa Patton (#3, in white) challenges the goal. At left is Hidden Valley’s Claire Sibley (#21, in white). Hidden Valley, of course, won, and plays later today against Salem for the regional championship.

If you have photos from sports involving teams in Southwest Roanoke County, you can send ‘em to us at news@swo-co.com

Photos by Jared Soares

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If you’ve seen today’s sports pages of The Roanoke Times, you’ll find three photos from Thursday’s boys’ soccer game between Hidden Valley and Cave Spring in the Region IV semi-finals. Here are two more. At left, Luigi Greco of Cave Spring (#10, in white) controls a header over Will Hare from Hidden Valley.

Below, Cave Spring goalie Will Dooley blocks a shot by Parker Walsh of Hidden Valley (middle, #20) while Taylor Woodrum of Cave Spring (#12, in white) defends on the play.

Hidden Valley won 1-0. Here’s the account by sportswriter Doug Doughty.

Photos by Kyle Green.

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More Southwest Roanoke high school students were recognized at last week’s school board meeting.

Lauren Bosche, a junior at Cave Spring High School, was named the the 2007 – 2008 First Team All State AA in Volleyball. She was the only junior selected and Bosche holds the school record for career assists (901).

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Tonight, join in on some singles fellowship at Bonsack Baptist Church. Bonsack Baptist and Carolyn Krishna will host a barbecue in the Fellowship Hall at 6:40 p.m.

Those who plan to attend will need to bring a side dish and dessert.

A video will also be show featuring Francis Chan from the Cornerstone Church in Simi Valley, California on “Joy”.

A Dessert Comedy Evening for singles featuring Scott Gregory on Friday, June 13 at the Vinton War Memorial at 814 E. Washington Avenue in Vinton. First Baptist Church is sponsoring this event. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets cost $12 in advance, $20 at the door.

Tickets can be ordered here or call 224-3380.

Any questions can be directed to Carolyn at 977-5701.

In year’s past Roanoke and Salem have operated a joint Relay for Life, an American Cancer Society fundraiser, but for the first time this year the events will be held on different days.

Roanoke’s will be held May 30 and 31 at Green Hill Park. The event will begin at 7 p.m. and end Saturday at 10 a.m.

For more information on tonight’s event, visit here.

We’ll have a photographer at tonight’s event — but if you’re there and taking pictures of people you know from Southwest Roanoke County, send ‘em on to us at news@swo-co.com

Roanoke County has received a federal grant to develop a system of trails off Merriman Road that will connect the new library with Penn Forest Elementary School, Darrell Shell Memorial Park, Starkey Park and the Merriman Soccer Complex.

Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-Roanoke County, made the announcement this morning. His official press release follows:

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North Cross School science teacher, Anthony Curtis is considered one of Virginia’s top educators. On June 10 he will gather with other teachers to Alexandria to compete for cash for himself and for his school.

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