Princess Anne's Zakiya Stephenson embraces her mother, Shemieka Sutton, after defeating Menchville during a VHSL Class 5 state semifinal game at Heritage High School in Newport News, Va. on Monday, March 6, 2023. Stephenson, an Ole Miss commit, sank two free throws with mere seconds left to win the game 53-51 and send her team to the state championships.  

Cox's Reed Rader flips Great Bridge's Myrin Nixon in the 132 weight class match during a regular-season dual at Cox High School in Virginia Beach, Va. on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023.

Liberty football players stretch before the spring game at Williams Stadium in Lynchburg, Va. on Saturday, April 9, 2022.

Eastern Kentucky forward Jayla Johnson (right) looks on in disbelief as Liberty guard Dee Brown celebrates a call on the floor during an ASUN Conference tournament quarterfinal game in Liberty Arena at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va. on Sunday, March 6, 2022.

Liberty Christian Academy shortstop John Simmons misses a ground ball during a game against Jefferson Forest at Forest Middle School in Forest, Va. on Monday, May 2, 2022.

Norfolk Academy's Alden Roberts (2) sets the ball during a game against Catholic at Catholic High School in Virginia Beach, Va. on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022.

Lynchburg forward Luke Mega celebrates after his first goal of the night during a semifinal game of the ODAC tournament against Randolph College at the University of Lynchburg in Lynchburg, Va. on Tuesday, April 6, 2021.

Old Dominion University students storm the field following a 20-17 win against Virginia Tech at S.B. Ballard Stadium in Norfolk, Va. on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022.

Liberty quarterback Malik Willis celebrates with his mother Shastca Grier after participating in Football Pro Day in Lynchburg, Va., on Tuesday, March 22, 2022.

Teammates celebrate in the dugout with Liberty right fielder Aaron Anderson after he hit a home run to score the Flames only run of the game during a matchup against North Carolina at Liberty Baseball Stadium in Lynchburg, Va. on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.

Liberty guard Darius McGhee (2) protects the ball from the floor during a game in Lynchburg, Va. against University of Missouri at Liberty Arena on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.

Old Dominion safety R'Tarriun Johnson (1) attempts to intercept a pass in the end zone received by Georgia Southern wide receiver Derwin Burgess Jr. (2) during a game at S.B. Ballard Stadium in Norfolk, Va. on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. The pass did not result in a touchdown.

Liberty pitcher Emily Kirby pitches during a game against Arkansas at Kamphuis Field at Liberty Softball Stadium in Lynchburg, Va. on Thursday, March 10, 2022.

Old Dominion University safety Terry Jones (13) celebrates following an interception during a game against Virginia Tech at S.B. Ballard Stadium in Norfolk, Va. on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022.

Liberty linebacker Storey Jackson (12) celebrates after a play during a game against Army in Lynchburg, Va. at Williams Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021.

E.C. Glass attackman Caleb Hill embraces teammate Markevus Graves after taking a ceremonial final lap around the field following a season-ending loss to Atlee during a Class 4 state semifinal game at E.C. Glass High School in Lynchburg, Va. on Wednesday, June 8, 2022.

Liberty forward Blake Preston finishes an alley-oop with dunk during a game against Florida Gulf Coast at Liberty Arena in Lynchburg, Va. on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022.

Special teams coordinator Tanner Burns celebrates with Liberty wide receiver DJ Stubbs after a touchdown during the LendingTree Bowl against Eastern Michigan played on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021 at the University of South Alabama's Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama.

Liberty guard Darius McGhee goes up for a shot during a game against the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Lynchburg, Va. at Liberty Arena on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021.

Front-runners travel through fog in Riverside Park while competing in the Virginia Ten Miler in Lynchburg, Va. on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021.

Victoria West High School head coach Courtney Boyce holds up the Class 5A Bi-district playoff trophy while his team celebrates after the Warriors defeated La Joya Palmview High School at Memorial Stadium in Victoria, Texas on Nov. 15, 2019. 

Brookville High School takes the field to play against Heritage High School at Lynchburg City Stadium in Lynchburg, Va. on Friday, March 19, 2021.

Campbell University quarterback Hajj-Malik Williams (6) dives for a loose ball during a game against Liberty University at Liberty's Williams Stadium in Lynchburg, Va. on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021.

An American Flag is unveiled on the field during the military appreciation halftime show as Liberty takes on Louisiana-Lafayette on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Williams Stadium in Lynchburg, Va.

Lynchburg defender Bhayle Kearns drives towards a loose ball during a semifinal game of the ODAC tournament against Randolph College at the University of Lynchburg in Lynchburg, Va. on Tuesday, April 6, 2021.

A runner travels along Rivermont Avenue during the Virginia Ten Miler in Lynchburg, Va. on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021.

Teammates of Donald Frances watch from the bull pins as he rides Brown Fuse during the Goliad County Area Go Texan Professional Bull Riding competition in Goliad, Texas. The event raised money for scholarships available to Golaid youths. 

Becca DiNunzio chips the ball out of the sand pit during the Donna Andrews Invitational at Boonsboro Country Club on Tuesday, June 29, 2021.

Chad Hall trains on a rural road in Mission Valley, Texas on Oct. 2, 2019. Hall competed in the Iron Man World Championship in Hawaii on Oct. 12, 2019. Hall was 21-miles into a 100 mile training ride in August when an animal ran out in front of his bicycle causing him to wreck. Hall suffered a concussion, whip lash and facial injuries just two months before he was to compete in the Ironman World Championship. With support from his wife Michelle and daughter Georgia, Hall did not stop training or lose faith and completed his fifteenth Ironman race in October.

Old Dominion running back Blake Watson is taunted by Liberty student fans as he rides the training bike on the sidelines during a game at Williams Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021.

Western Michigan junior Austin Rueschhoff (22) battles for the puck during a game against the University of Minnesota Duluth at Lawson Ice Arena in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020.