Lancers Past

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 to...

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...

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 Lo...

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.           

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, 2...

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.  

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...

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 couns...

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.  

Amy Lynn Bradley went missing from the Royal Caribbean's Rhapsody of the Seas cruise ship on March 24, 1998. In this episode, her brother, Brad, talks about trying to find Amy through IP addresses, Amy's experience at Longwood-on and off the basketball court, the equity of resources for missing person cases, and much more.   This is the second episode of a three-part series.  

Amy Lynn Bradley, Longwood basketball '96, went missing from the Royal Caribbean's Rhapsody of the Seas cruise ship on March 24, 1998. In this episode, Amy's brother Brad critiques the recent Netflix documentary, Amy Bradley is Missing.   He also discusses how the case has affected his family for 28 years.   Brad shares how the Amy Team is seeking help for future missing persons on cruise ships. T...

Adam Webb wasted no time making his mark as a Longwood golfer. The all-state golfer from Magna Vista High School quickly quickly claimed the #1 spot as a freshman.     Listen to Adam re-live his journey--from growing up in rural Henry County, Va, to climbing the steps of professional golf.  The resident of Sanford, NC  joins the Longwood Athletics Hall of Fame in the Spring of 2026.   Listen to Ad...

The tables are turned as Chris Tunstall, past president of the Longwood Alumni Board, interviews Rohn Brown, the regular host of the Lancers Past Podcast and a noted Longwood Athletics historian.   Rohn will receive the Page Cook Axson McGaughy Lifetime Loyalty Award on June 5 for his continued philanthropic giving and unique initiatives and service that benefit the university.  

Cindy Ho landed her first golf head coaching job at Longwood College in 1992, following the legendary Dr. Barbara Smith. Fresh out of graduate school, Cindy embraced the challenge. Her Lady Lancer golfers won national championships in 1993 and 1995, and 10 golfers were named All-American 18 times. Now, in her 24th season at UNC-Wilmington, she has won seven conference titles and advanced to the NC...

Terri Sawyer is synonymous with playing, coaching and officiating, mostly field hockey.   As a senior, she led Longwood College (now Longwood University) to a sixth-place finish in the 1975 AIAW/National Field Hockey Assoc. tournament.   The '75 team was named to the 2026 LU Athletic Hall of Fame.  Terri taught health and physical education for 30 years in the Virginia Beach Public Schools and coa...

For Scott Abell, coming to Longwood in the fall of 1988 was an easy decision. Former Longwood Baseball coach Buddy Bolding made him an offer he could not refuse.   In his four-year career, the Lancer catcher compiled a .336 batting average and led the Lancers to the final four of the 1991 NCAA Division II CWS.   Shortly after graduation, he reunited with his first love, football.   After coaching...

Known at Longwood as Billy Dunn (Class of '91), William's story is one of the ages.   Growing up in challenging neighborhoods, he defied the odds and earned his Associates, Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate while fueling his passion for philanthropy. As founder of the Dunn Foundation, William received the President's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2024 for his community outreach in Southern Californ...

From 1978 to 2013, Longwood's Dynamic Duo -- Head Coach Charles Buddy Bolding and his wife Andi Bolding -- led Lancer Baseball.   In this series, the Boldings talk about their journey from their marriage in 1968 to their 35-years of Longwood Baseball. This is the second episode of a two-part series.           

From 1978 to 2013, Longwood's Dynamic Duo -- Head Coach Charles Buddy Bolding and his wife Andi Bolding -- led Lancer Baseball.    In this series, the Boldings talk about their journey from their marriage in 1968 to their 35-years of Longwood Baseball. This is the first episode of a two-part series.               

In part two of this two-part series, Julie talks about her passion for St. Catherine's and recognizes fellow Longwood grad '71 and former St. Catherine's and Virginia lacrosse and field hockey coach, Linda Southworth.   Finally, Julie recalls perhaps her biggest St. Catherine's honor - Julie Dayton Field at Performance Park.    This episode is part two of a two-part series.  

Recruited by Longwood to play field hockey, Julie Dayton picked up lacrosse from her college coach. With her speed and athleticism, she developed into a two-time All-American and a member of the US National Team.   After assisting Jane Miller in both sports at Virginia, she led the Virginia and Dartmouth Field Hockey teams.   This episode is part one of a two-part series.  

For one season, no one in Longwood Women's Basketball history did it better than Kiki McIntyre.   She racked up 130 steals and averaged 3.82. Both ranked her top 3 in the nation.   After graduation, she started her new career as a paralegal with a major law firm in Richmond, Va.   Listen to Kiki talk about the art of stealing and her first step toward her professional goal as a defense attorney ....

As a member of Longwood College's first softball team in 1981, Lynne Gilbert remembers the humble beginnings. After Longwood, she poured her love for teaching and coaching into a 39-year career with Chesterfield County Public Schools.   Coach Gil may be best known for her 18 years as the Head Coach of the Manchester High School Softball where she won seven district titles and a state championship...

Kelly Brown's love for golf runs much deeper than her four years on the Longwood golf team. After attending an LPGA tournament at Kingsmill in Williamsburg, she appreciated the behind-the-scenes world of golf. Kelly managed professional golf tournaments and learned from entertainment experts such as Disney.   She found her calling and is now the Vice President of Impact at First Tee in Greater Ric...