If it took place on a Cavalier playing field there’s a good chance that Mr & Mrs Gallimore were in attendance ! Sure enough, Bill and Linda have been experiencing Lady 👩 Cavaliers Softball since the beginning of the Rick Nester era.

In a search for folks in the community that were along for the ride, asking Bill to turn back the clock ⏰ to reflect on what they remember seemed like a natural thing to do.

” Looking back, following the Carroll County High School softball team from 2013 to their unforgettable state championship win in 2015 was one of the most exciting experiences we’ve ever had as fans. It all started when our neighbor joined the team and we began attending games to show our support.

    Before long, our casual interest turned into real enthusiasm—we rarely missed a game. As the 2015 season unfolded, it became clear that this team was something special. With every win, the momentum grew, and so did the crowds. By the time the championship game arrived at Liberty University, the energy was electric, and the fan support was overwhelming.

    Witnessing Carroll County High School secure its first-ever state team championship was nothing short of amazing. The ride home from Lynchburg was filled with joy, pride, and celebration. Go Cavs Go!!!”

Bill & Linda Gallimore

Thank You Sir, for taking the time to jot down your thoughts 🙏 ➕ your unconditional support of Carroll County Softball.

  Mr Gallimore was also able to provide me with an update on one of the 15 players on the field back in Lynchburg. Sydney Childress is currently living in Alaska and teaching School up there. She might win the award for furthest removed from Carroll County…

We knew that we would have coverage galore from both Allen and Craig Worrell but it was a pleasant surprise to uncover a ” Gamer ” from Mr David Broyles ! David and Allen share an office down on Main Street, having done so for years and years. But if you have been fortunate enough to sit in said office 🏢 with them, its easy to appreciate how much they mean to each other.

Allen and his bride 👰 Crystal were on a planned vacation when Chancellor High School came to town on June 1st. David headed over to Cavalier Park and while there was plenty of drama in regards to whether or not the game would get postponed due to storms in the area, there was very little drama as to which team would win the game.

  Carroll County squeaked out a 12-0 victory, advancing to the Win and you’re In Game at Fluvana. The Lady Cavaliers were now 23-0 on the season with Mother Nature about to become an additional opponent going forward.

  There was speculation about the fact that Allen Worrell knew Carroll County High School Softball was on the cusp of something great and he just wanted to share the journalistic Spotlight with his partner in crime. If this was a fiction story, that would be a great movie 🎥 scene.

Worrell would be watching the game from a rental car 🚗, parked in the lot at the nursing home, maybe with a fake mustache…

Seriously, I now have spent 50 years around Newspapers 📰 and I cannot remember working with a duo that care about each other in the manner that Allen & Plucky do. Great to add one more reporter to the list, especially one as skilled as David Broyles !