Jackson Hephner

Journalist covering Cville news and UVa sports | @cvillerightnow, @Cavs_Corner | Past: @TheBreezeSports, @DNR_Sports | VPA award winner | FWAA, USBWA | JMU ‘25

[Jackson Hephner @JacksonHephner]

Here’s my last article on #UVa baseball for this season, detailing how the Cavaliers’ often roller coaster year finally came to an end this past weekend:

[Brad Franklin @Cavs_Corner]

After a disappointing end to the season in Hattiesburg, @JacksonHephner looks back at what went wrong for #UVa in Chris Pollard's first year at the helm.

https://t.co/1O7Av0StQ1

[Virginia Men's Basketball @UVAMensHoops]

Mike Parme Named Director of Analytics for Virginia Men’s Basketball

Learn more 🔗 https://t.co/4Cf398eAMQ

#GoHoos

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#UVa football has officially announced its season opener against NC State has been relocated from Brazil to Charlottesville.

Both schools are working with the NCAA and ESPN to keep the game on Aug. 29.

[Mike Barber @StillMikeBarber]

Virginia is in talks to move its football game against North Carolina State from Brazil to Charlottesville, a source told @cvillerightnow.
https://t.co/rPkVEnl3fs

[Mike Barber @StillMikeBarber]

‘Bicycling Friar’ brings his anti-left message to Charlottesville

71-year-old Lawrence Chase bikes across the country sharing his religious and political views.
https://t.co/OYZxN2sZYl

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Virginia lands a top international big man commit in the class of ‘27, landing Mahamadou Landoure out of the NBA Academy

The former Real Madrid product stands at 6’10, 260 lbs and just turned 17 years old in May. Will be playing for Bridgetown Academy next season

[Zayvon ”Ziggy” Miller @2k_ziggy]

AGTG Committed #GoHoos ⚔️⚔️

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Matt Hart has been named #UVa men's basketball's first General Manager/Director of Player Development.

He served as the Cavaliers' director of analytics last year, and held the same role under Ryan Odom at VCU from 2023–25.

[Virginia Men's Basketball @UVAMensHoops]

Coach Odom has promoted Matt Hart to General Manager/Director of Player Development

🔗https://t.co/Nk26sWKyIe

#GoHoos

[Cville Right Now @cvillerightnow]

Woodbrook teacher to plead guilty to child porn charges

Nicholas Clark, a former fifth grade teacher, will enter his plea deal on July 28 at 11 a.m.
https://t.co/x4rnYBUpMi

[Brad Franklin @Cavs_Corner]

With #UVa's 2026-27 conference slate released, @JacksonHephner takes a look and explains what the Hoos will be up against even as expectations for the program continue to rise.

https://t.co/KLFYn1JVBf

[Jackson Hephner @JacksonHephner]

@wahoojack06 Congrats, man!! Welcome (officially) to the Fun Belt ☀️

[Virginia Baseball @UVABaseball]

Final | Jacksonville State 7, Virginia 6

[David Sewall @DavidSewall12]

A short handed Virginia will turn to Max Stammel to start today’s elimination game against Jacksonville State, per sources

[Xander @xandertilock]

Chris Pollard starts his postgame presser with an apology for Paone and Johnson's ejections:

[11Point7 College Baseball @11point7]

"I believe in ya. I love ya."

Virginia hitting coach Eric Tyler to Zach Jackson right before he delivers the go-ahead 2 run single to put Virginia ahead in Hattiesburg. COACHING!

[Jackson Hephner @JacksonHephner]

The Cavaliers keep their season alive in a wild 10-inning game, eliminating regional hosts Southern Miss in the process.

[Virginia Baseball @UVABaseball]

WE WILL SEE YOU TOMORROW!!!!!!!

#GoHoos

[Preston Willett @PrestonWillett]

No Eric Becker for UVA this afternoon in Hattiesburg after injuring his left hand last night.

Sam Harris replaces Antonio Perrotta in the lineup, while Kyle Johnson will hit and pitch for the Cavaliers.

Elimination game against No. 9 seed Southern Miss.

[Jackson Hephner @JacksonHephner]

Tonight was about as rough as it could've been for #UVa baseball. The Cavalier were down 9-0 by the middle of the 5th and never recovered.

Now, it'll be do-or-die against the Eagles tomorrow at the Pete...

[Virginia Baseball @UVABaseball]

Final | Jacksonville State 15, Virginia 7

UVA will play Southern Miss tomorrow at 4 p.m. ET.

[Jackson Hephner @JacksonHephner]

@434DefensePod This is an elite level GIF pull.

[Jackson Hephner @JacksonHephner]

@Kara_Richey They’re the people’s National Champions. 🙂‍↕️