This is part two of a two-part series. Former Longwood Pitcher Wyatt Bunch is country strong. The Northern Neck native learned how to maximize his talents and overcome limitations. As a 6-4, 180 senior in high school, he was mostly recruited by DIII schools. His gamble to attend DI Longwood produced long term success as the Lancers advanced to the championship game of the 2026 Big South tournament and won 34 games after winning only 14 in 2025.

This is part one of a two-part series. At Longwood, Wyatt Bunch was far from an overnight success. Showing up on campus as a 6-4, 180-pound freshman pitcher, the Northern Neck native filled out to 6-4, 235 and evolved into an inspirational leader and mentor. As a senior in the 2026 Big South tournament, Wyatt's Lancers came out of the losers' bracket to force the winner take all championship game vs. USC-Upstate. Despite losing the final, the Lancers posted a 34-27 record, tying the most wins in school history since the 2007 season (34-19).

Rohn Brown received the Page Cook Axson McGaughy Lifetime Loyalty Award at Longwood University on June 5, 2026. The award is awarded periodically to honor alumni volunteer service to the university through active participation in alumni or university affairs, faithful and continued support in expanding the influence and prestige of Longwood University, and a history of philanthropic giving to Longwood.

This 11-minute podcast recreates Rohn's acceptance speech and offers bonus insight!

Part one of a three-part series celebrates Hollis "Doc" Powers, former Longwood College (Va.) Athletic Trainer and Associate Professor. Former LC Assistant Men's Basketball Coach Martin "Mo" Schoepfer and Janice Powers (widow) celebrate Hollis's life at Longwood and beyond. "Doc" passed away on February 15, 2024.

Part two of a three-part series celebrates Hollis's "Doc" Powers, former Longwood College (Va.) Athletic Trainer and Associate Professor. Jennifer Jarrett, Powers' daughter, reflects on her time with her father at Longwood as a young girl. She remembers the student athletes, including her bubble blowing tutorial from Longwood Basketball legend Jerome Kersey. "Doc" passed away on February 15, 2024.

Part three of a three-part series celebrates Hollis "Doc" Powers, former Longwood College (Va.) Athletic Trainer and Associate Professor. Former Longwood soccer player, Steve McGurl describes his deep admiration and respect for Doc. McGurl also shares some of the infamous pranks between Doc and his team. "Doc" passed away on February 15, 2024.

Doug talks more about his hitting style and how Longwood's former swimming requirement delayed his graduation. Turk shares his family's journey of adopting three children as an "empty nester." Finally, the duo shares their keys to respecting baseball. This is the second episode of a two-part series.

Former Longwood Baseball standouts, Doug Toombs and John "Turk" Crosby were featured in Faces in the Crowd in the June 9, 1980 edition of Sports Illustrated for leading NCAA DIII baseball in batting average and stolen bases, respectively. Doug talks about hitting .565 as a freshman and Turk explains how he earned the title, The Surgeon of Steal. The guys also talk about the lack of stolen bases in amateur and professional baseball. This is the first episode of a two-part series.

From the pitching circle, Libby Morris helped make Longwood Softball history. As a new member of the Big South Conference in 2013, the Lancers won their first conference championship and Libby was named tournament MVP. Two years later, Libby repeated as MVP and Longwood won their second title in three years. After 10 years of college coaching, Libby is in her second year as a high school counselor in Shenandoah County. With husband Daniel, the Bowmans are proud parents of a two-year-old daughter.

Amy Bradley and Nikki Hall shared the Lady Lancer backcourt for three seasons. Nikki was the point guard and Amy was an athletic scorer that loved to shoot the three. In this bonus episode, Nikki reflects on her time with Amy as a friend and teammate. Nikki is a Real Estate Agent with CENTURY 21 Realty in Farmville, Va. This is the third episode of a three-part series.