Hidden Valley and Cave Spring swimmers brought home many medals at Saturday’s state championship finals. Hidden Valley boys and girls teams each took second place, with many individuals winning state titles.

We have a gallery of photos by John Wimmer of Saturday’s action. You can view them in the slideshow above or in a gallery with captions here.

We have full results from The Roanoke Times here. They include:

Cave Spring’s Ali Horn won two individual titles in the 200 individual medley and the 100 butterfly, while also teaming up with Amy Mayo, Hailey Bivens and Lauren Cowher to win the 200 freestyle relay.

Hidden Valley’s Alex Vance won the 100 breast stroke, 200 individual medley, and swam a leg in the 200 medley relay win with Dylan Otruba,  Mark Adams and Lucas Otruba. Hidden Valley’s Lauren Gray won the 500 freestyle.

Haley Cutright, a senior who has signed to run at Ole Miss, won the 1000 meter title at the indoor track and field state championships on Saturday. You can read full results from the meet here.

Check back on swo-co.com for photos from the meet.

We have more photos of the Hidden Valley boys basketball team winning the regional title.

T.J. Witten shares this photo gallery; we had a previous photo gallery from the Church of the Holy Spirit Photo Ministry.

Do you have news or photos from around Southwest Roanoke County? You can share at news@swo-co.com.

The Hidden Valley boys basketball team defeated Christiansburg 78-62 to win the regional championship Friday.

The Church of the Holy Spirit Photo Ministry shares this photo gallery.

Do you have news or photos from around Southwest Roanoke County? You can share at news@swo-co.com.

The Hidden Valley girls basketball team came up short in the regional championship game Friday, but still qualifies for the upcoming state tournament.

T.J. Witten shares this photo gallery of the action.

Cave Spring High School Spring Sports Schedules 2010-2011

Varsity Baseball

March 5 CSHS Jamboree (H), 10 a.m.
March 9 Tunstall (A), 4:30 p.m.
March 16 Franklin County (A), 4:30 p.m.
March 19 Turner Ashby (DH) (A), 1 p.m.
March 23 Northside (H), 4:30 pm.
March 25 William Byrd (H), 4 p.m.
March 30 Franklin County (H), 4:30 p.m.
April 1 Northside (A), 5 p.m.
April 4 Brookville (A), 5 p.m.
April 8 William Byrd (A), 7:30 p.m.
April 12 Salem (H), 5 p.m.
April 15 Pulaski (A), 5 p.m.
April 19 Blacksburg (H), 5 p.m.
April 21 Christiansburg (A), 5 p.m.
April 25 Brookville (H), 5 p.m.
May 3 Hidden Valley (A), 5 p.m.
May 6 Salem (A), 5 p.m.
May 10 Pulaski (H), 5 p.m.
May 13 Blacksburg (A) 5 p.m.
May 17 Christiansburg (H), 5 p.m.
May 19 Hidden Valley (H), 5 p.m.

Read on for complete schedules for JV baseball, varsity softball, JV softball, boys soccer, girls soccer, boys tennis and girls tennis.

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Here are the Hidden Valley High School Spring Sports schedules for 2010-2011.

Varsity Baseball

March 5 Carroll County (scrimmage) (H), TBA
March 9 Botetourt (scrimmage) (H), 4:30 p.m.
March 16 Northside (H), 4:30 p.m.
March 22 Carroll County (A), 2:30 p.m.
March 26 William Byrd (H), 2:30 p.m.
March 30 Northside (A), 4:30 p.m.
April 6 Salem (H), 5 p.m.
April 9 Bassett (H), 2:30 p.m.
April 12 Blacksburg (A), 5 p.m.
April 15 Christiansburg (H), 5 p.m.
April 16 William Byrd (A), 12:30 p.m.
April 19 Pulaski (A), 5 p.m.
April 21 South Point (A), 7 p.m.
April 22 St. Vincent (H), 1 p.m.
April 22 Mauldin (H), 4 p.m.
May 3 Cave Spring (H), 5 p.m.
May 6 Blacksburg (H), 5 p.m.
May 10 Christiansburg (A), 5 p.m.
May 13 Pulaski (H), 5 p.m.
May 17 Salem (A), 5 p.m.
May 12 Pulaski (H), 5 p.m.
May 19 Cave Spring (A), 5 p.m.

Read on for complete schedules from varsity softball, boys soccer, girls soccer, boys tennis, girls tennis and track.

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Hikers at Camp Alta Mons in Shawsville can enjoy the beauty of the outdoors while they take a breather on one of seven benches on a neatly trimmed path, thanks to Meredith Simmons of Roanoke.  Meredith, aided by family and friends, built the benches, cleared the hiking path and created a brochure, “Hiking Survival Guide:  For the curious, confused, or interested hiker.”  In doing so, Meredith has earned the Gold Award, the highest achievement given by Girl Scouts of the USA.

A member of Girl Scout Troop 107 of Roanoke, she received her award through Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council.

Achieving the Gold Award takes true commitment and dedication.  The Girl Scout Gold Award is earned by fulfilling requirements that recognize a Girl Scout Senior’s commitment to excellence as she develops leadership skills and personal values to meet present and future challenges in her life.  To earn the Gold Award, Meredith had to prove her leadership abilities by designing and carrying out a plan of activities that included community service, career exploration, and specialized interest projects.  She had to meet the requirements for 65 hours of volunteer community service.

Meredith, 18, will graduate in June from Hidden Valley High School, and hopes to attend the University of Virginia to major in chemistry and physics.  She is the daughter of Greg and Susan Simmons of Roanoke.    Her troop leader is Pat Montgomery.

Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council is a leadership program for girls that develops life skills in business, science, and technology; provides adventures and challenges in sports, the environment, and the great outdoors; and encourages girls to give back to their communities through service projects conducted locally, across the United States, and internationally.

Submitted by Cyndi Young-Preston, Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline.

Priyanka Chati of Roanoke wanted to teach kids about nutrition and fitness while they were still young, so she conducted two interactive health fairs for children ages 9-13.  In doing so, she has earned the Gold Award, the highest achievement given by Girl Scouts of the USA.

A member of Girl Scout Troop 107, she received her award through Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council.

Achieving the Gold Award takes true commitment and dedication.  The Girl Scout Gold Award is earned by fulfilling requirements that recognize a Girl Scout Senior’s commitment to excellence as she develops leadership skills and personal values to meet present and future challenges in her life.  To earn the Gold Award, Priyanka had to prove her leadership abilities by designing and carrying out a plan of activities that included community service, career exploration, and specialized interest projects.  She had to meet the requirements for 65 hours of volunteer community service.

Priyanka’s health fairs, held at Penn Forest Wesleyan Church and Green Valley Elementary School, were designed to raise children’s awareness of nutritious food, fitness and medical issues such as diabetes.  She set up 10 stations — with snacks, displays and activities — to address different parts of the food pyramid.  A nutritionist explained the food pyramid and the benefits of exercise.

Priyanka, who wants to become a pediatrician, also created a PowerPoint presentation for pediatric medical offices and a pamphlet listing activities to teach children what it takes to lead a healthy lifestyle.

Priyanka, 18 years old and a 12^th grader at Hidden Valley High School, is the daughter of Priti and Satish Chati of Roanoke.  Her troop leader is Pat Montgomery.

Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council is a leadership program for girls that develops life skills in business, science, and technology; provides adventures and challenges in sports, the environment, and the great outdoors; and encourages girls to give back to their communities through service projects conducted locally, across the United States, and internationally.

Submitted by Cyndi Young-Preston, Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline.

The Mission Committee of Colonial Presbyterian Church is sponsoring a Lenten Concert Series on several Sunday afternoons during March and April.

The first concert, on March 13th at 4:00pm, will feature the band Stone Canyon, of which church member Randy Hurt is a member. Hurt is also the organist/pianist/handbell choir director for the Church.

April 3rd will feature the band Trident, which is made up of church members Randy Hurt on keyboard, Gretchen Miller on flute and Chris Gregory, percussionist. Gregory and Hurt have played in a wide variety of bands through the years, including Southwind and The Key West Band. Hurt and Miller also give music lessons to local residents.  Trident plays a variety of oldies.

April 10th will feature Pantasia, the Roanoke Adult Flute Choir.  The choir was formed 20 years ago and is made up of 22 musicians, playing C flutes, piccolos, alto and bass flutes.  Gretchen Jensen is the director.  They play a variety of music.

On April 17th The Soulmates, a Roanoke band playing a wide range of styles all geared towards having a good time, will be on stage. The band is comprised of Wade Newell (guitar), Clark Grasty (drums) and Roy Nanz (bass), with Scott Ramsburg (keyboards, steel drums) and John McMillen (various instruments) providing vocals.

More concerts are still being added.

All concerts will take place at 4:00pm. The church is located at 3550 Poplar Drive, just off Colonial Avenue between Rt. 419 and Ogden Road. Light refreshments will be served and donations will be accepted for the Dominican Republic Mission Team. Everyone in the community is welcome to come enjoy wonderful music and fellowship.

Submitted by Melissa Williams