Archive: Ray Cox columns
Ray Cox is The Roanoke Times' metro columnist.
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More than competitors - they're cross country contenders - 9/23/2011
A triple-sport threat - 9/23/2011
RU freshman volleyball player pushed higher - 9/16/2011
Obfuscation: A good ol' football coaching strategy - 9/2/2011
Once in a great while, the fish bite like mad - 7/29/2011
Four courses of sports tidbits and bites - 7/22/2011
Biggest battle for Post 68 is its own defense - 7/15/2011
Led by those who came before them - 7/8/2011
Strolling down memory lane - 7/1/2011
Bittersweet end to a full career - 6/10/2011
Benitez is the guy who can do it all for Radford High - 6/3/2011
Radford High: State-meet bound - 6/2/2011
Luck may be out for Cougars, but not heart - 5/27/2011
OK, a nearly overnight sensation - 5/20/2011
Small-time is a matter of relativity - 5/19/2011
Tough lesson could have happy ending - 5/13/2011
Hopes soar in Radford golf program - 5/6/2011
Calling 'em like he seems 'em - 5/5/2011
Radford pitcher's back and swingin' - 4/29/2011
Blacksburg junior owns his pitch - 4/28/2011
Aspiring lawyer brings skill, class - 4/22/2011
Batterymates off to electric start - 4/21/2011
The unfillable shoes of Bill Brill - 4/15/2011
'It's baseball all the way' - 4/14/2011
Christiansburg High School tennis resurgence led by baseball convert - 4/8/2011
Help make the world less filthy - 4/1/2011
Eastern Montgomery''s baseball team looks to create a good bounce rather than wait for one - 3/31/2011
Camo Boy: Mystery of the tourney - 3/18/2011
New coaches take lead in NRV - 3/17/2011
Loss ends greatest-ever season for Christiansburg - 3/11/2011
Bobcat seniors know it's not just about them - 3/4/2011
Understanding playoff basketball - 2/25/2011
Radford junior relishes defense - 2/24/2011
The greatest Radford ball player you never heard of - 2/18/2011
After fear, came victory - 2/11/2011
Giles star fights his own body - 2/10/2011
Miserable start for Glenvar coach - 2/4/2011
A coach's worries, behind the scenes - 1/28/2011
Cougar junior doesn't let size get in the way - 1/27/2011
The rocky paths to Division 1 - 1/21/2011
BHS junior defender leads quietly - 1/21/2011
Cabin fever and a notion of casting off - 1/14/2011
Discpline key to Demon's success - 1/13/2011
Well-rounded athletes often better athletes - 1/7/2011
Hot-handed Buffs off to quick start - 12/24/2010
Narrows players adjust to a new style - 12/24/2010
EastMont may get new all-time lead scorer - 12/17/2010
Ready to rumble for a Division I title - 12/10/2010
Demon coach proves a valuable asset - 12/3/2010
Magna Vista QB a challenge for Demons - 11/26/2010
Unprecedented year for 10-0 squads - 11/19/2010
Senior a fast-talking weapon for Bobcats - 11/18/2010
Look out for the Eagles - 11/12/2010
Mr. Everything leads Buffaloes to playoffs - 11/11/2010
Narrows coach enjoys busy 'retirement' - 11/5/2010
Bruins runners finish strong at district - 10/29/2010
Cougar senior 'all about football' - 10/28/2010
Banged up, Demons keep rolling - 10/22/2010
Sophomore tailback growing with Buffaloes - 10/21/2010
Sportsmanship lives in Galax-Giles golf rivalry - 10/15/2010
Trimmer Wooten shines for Mustangs - 10/14/2010
Defending state champ a dark horse? - 10/8/2010
Fullback hopes worst behind Radford - 10/7/2010
Drastic stink bugs call for drastic measures - 10/1/2010
Giles golfers hitting their strokes - 9/30/2010
Grubb follows in brother's fast footsteps - 9/24/2010
No experience, no problem for Giles backfield - 9/23/2010
This Link not missing in Floyd Co. - 9/17/2010
Demons defense a pain for opponents - 9/16/2010
Former Christiansburg High pitcher Bailey tries to stand out - 9/10/2010
Summer intern makes impact in Pulaski - 9/3/2010
Radford senior prepared for larger role - 9/2/2010
Manager not surprised by P-Mariners run - 8/27/2010
Narrows QB puts past behind him - 8/26/2010
Paths converge at Pulaski Co. QB position - 8/20/2010
P-Mariners rookie's work speaks for itself - 8/19/2010
Radford University pitcher getting taste of the pros - 7/30/2010
New Pulaski County coach brings changes - 7/29/2010
A season of lessons for young Post 68 - 7/23/2010
Mariners 3rd baseman off to hot start - 7/22/2010
Saying goodbye to a fearless man - 7/16/2010
Post 68 gains steam heading to district - 7/15/2010
P-Mariners get to work on opening night - 6/25/2010
Pulaski Mariners prepare to 'play ball' - 6/18/2010
Post 68 team seeking return trip to state - 6/17/2010
Giles High base runners are making opponents nervous - 5/27/2010
Pathway Christian on a different path to baseball success - 5/21/2010
RHS senior working hard for 11th letter - 5/20/2010
Freshman leads young Radford squad - 5/14/2010
CHS tennis team looks to gridders, grapplers - 5/14/2010
Growth in store for Post 68 in 2010 - 5/7/2010
Christiansburg pitcher shows durability, poise - 5/6/2010
Radford tennis ponders future amid loss - 4/30/2010
Floyd County senior is a triple threat - 4/29/2010
Floyd County baseball can survive hard times - 4/23/2010
Soldiering on for football field lights - 4/16/2010
Finding peace with the fishes - 4/9/2010
Downs back in coaching gig at Radford - 4/8/2010
Team leadership isn't tied to an age - 4/2/2010
Seniors key to Narrows' baseball success - 4/1/2010
Blustery weather no match for Auburn - 3/26/2010
Giles baseball hopes arms can compete - 3/25/2010
Pathway the region's top basketball team - 3/19/2010
Christian leads EastMont into tournament - 3/5/2010
Carter now the go-to-guy for Radford - 3/4/2010
Playoff games mean emotional end for some - 2/26/2010
EastMont junior is a man for 3 seasons - 2/25/2010
Radford High wrestler piling up the spills - 2/19/2010
Floyd County succeeding, not rebuilding - 2/18/2010
Basketball teams struggle for practice time - 2/12/2010
Auburn's season better than expected - 2/11/2010
Storm rages on for Katrina refugee - 2/5/2010
Radford junior grows into Bobcat force - 2/4/2010
Training new dog a match for hard heads - 1/29/2010
Blowout a Knight-mare for Blue Demons - 1/22/2010
'Pip' playing dual roles for Bobcats - 1/21/2010
Saying goodbye to a good friend - 1/15/2010
Lessons weren't lost on Blacksburg senior - 1/14/2010
What does the season hold for RU's women? - 1/8/2010
Back in U.S., Radford receiver shines - 12/11/2009
Breaking down the state title game - 12/11/2009
Football season is perfect weather for shorts - 12/4/2009
Radford's kicker handling stressful task - 11/27/2009
Radford's Oliver paces himself on offense, defense - 11/13/2009
Bruins stick together through tough season - 11/6/2009
Grinding it out in Giles - 11/5/2009
Quitting baseball a tough call for Hiner - 10/30/2009
Floyd County's go-to guy - 10/29/2009
RU field hockey embraces competition - 10/23/2009
Change of position didn't faze Narrows senior - 10/22/2009
Brothers share football tribulations - 10/16/2009
Undersized Minter filling gaps for Radford - 10/15/2009
Happy year ruined by trout excursions - 10/9/2009
Auburn scraps air attack after injury - 10/8/2009
Anxious moments for RU soccer - 10/2/2009
Giles High School's big boys clear the way - 10/1/2009
Working together, Narrows plans to bounce back - 9/25/2009
Radford High fullback raising the bar - 9/24/2009
EastMont's taking things slowly - 9/18/2009
Rested players mean trouble for Demon foes - 9/17/2009
Opponents brace for Floyd County's chill - 9/11/2009
Despite attire, this Demon's digging - 9/10/2009
Women's soccer coach fishes for challenges - 9/4/2009
Rivals reunited -- and it feels so good - 8/28/2009
Mariners make progress - 8/27/2009
Giles football team may be leading contender - 8/21/2009
Former Post 68 coach missed at state - 7/31/2009
Post 68 takes title -- with second chance - 7/24/2009
CHS pitcher helps Post 68 near district title - 7/23/2009
Here's to the best summer ever - 7/17/2009
Selling seats in a tough climate - 7/10/2009
Pulaski's oldest player off to nice start - 6/26/2009
Post 68 off to a high-octane start - 6/18/2009
High school students raise trout through national program - 6/12/2009
Mustangs look to get their season turned around - 5/8/2009
Take any blow to the head seriously, folks - 5/1/2009
Radford University runner battling identity crisis - 4/24/2009
Buffaloes hope young talent brings wins - 4/17/2009
Chilly April baseball brings back memories - 4/10/2009
Former Giles High School coach stays on track - 4/3/2009
Reflections on a busy week of high school basketball - 3/20/2009






