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Massaponax plays for the Region 5D title Tuesday night

Plus, Stafford wants your thoughts on roads, a coat drive returns, and UMW men's basketball is 2-0.

The Daily Fredericksburg team7 sources3 min read

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Football

If you're heading to Tuesday's championship, Massaponax hosts Briar Woods at its stadium, with the listing showing 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $8, and the listing says no bags and no outside food or drinks. GoFan

UMW hoops

No. 1 UMW beat Scranton 82-65 on the road to improve to 2-0. All-America guard Kye Robinson scored 27 points. Fredericksburg.com

UMW men's basketball beat Scranton to move to 2-⁠0

  • UMW82
    Scranton65
    FinalKye Robinson scored 27 points for No. 1 UMW.

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Thornburg

Traffic was a concern for residents who spoke up during public hearings on the water park four years ago. Fredericksburg.com now asks whether Thornburg is ready for the traffic. Fredericksburg.com

Stafford roads

If you drive, walk or bike in Stafford, the county is asking for your thoughts on road safety, traffic congestion, sidewalks, bike paths and trails. It's updating its . Fredericksburg.com

Coat drive

Mountain View Fire & Safety Association is partnering again with Stafford County Fire and Rescue, Stafford County Schools and Operation Warm for the coat drive's 17th year. The goal is that no child in Stafford County faces frigid temperatures without a warm coat. Fredericksburg.com

Beauty

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Massaponax plays for the Region 5D title Tuesday night

Plus, Stafford wants your thoughts on roads, a coat drive returns, and UMW men's basketball is 2-0.

The TLDR

  1. Massaponax hosts Briar Woods for the Region 5D title Tuesday
  2. UMW men's basketball beats Scranton 82-65 to go 2-0
  3. Is Thornburg ready for Kalahari water park traffic?
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