Congratulations to Mat Huff '06, head coach of the Luray High School boys basketball team, for leading the Bulldogs to their first state championship win since 1976. Huff was also an assistant coach for the EMU "Runnin' Royals" men's basketball team that advanced to the Elite Eight of the 2010 NCAA Tournament.
Men’s basketball
ODAC Hall of Fame: Leonard Dow 鈥�86
In August 2025, the Old Dominion Athletic Conference announced its inaugural class of 50 to the ODAC Hall of Fame. Four Royals were named to the ODAC鈥檚 first-ever class. Over ... read more about ODAC Hall of Fame: Leonard Dow 鈥�86
Hall of Honor:聽David Falk ’15
This is the second of four profiles about the 2025 inductees of the EMU Athletic Hall of Honor. For more information about the Hall of Honor and a full list ... read more about Hall of Honor:聽David Falk ’15
Hall of Honor: Roland Landes
Roland Landes wore many hats over the course of three decades at EMU, serving as an exemplary employee and coach of five different sports: men鈥檚 cross country, baseball, men鈥檚 basketball, ... read more about Hall of Honor: Roland Landes
EMU Athletics to honor former athletic trainer, pitcher and 2010 basketball team
EMU Athletics is honoring two individuals and one team during the 2022 Homecoming and Family Weekend. Former athletic trainer Mike Downey will receive the Distinguished Service Award. Hall of Honor ... read more about EMU Athletics to honor former athletic trainer, pitcher and 2010 basketball team
The Flames captured their first VISAA DIII state win March 5, 2022. See photos and read Daily News-Record coverage.
EMU recognizes the 2010 Elite Eight Runnin鈥� Royals
When head coach Kirby Dean heard that 草莓社区 wanted to honor and celebrate his 2010 Royals basketball team 鈥� the one that qualified for the Elite Eight and ... read more about EMU recognizes the 2010 Elite Eight Runnin鈥� Royals
EMU to celebrate 2010 Elite Eight Squad
2010. What a year it was for the Runnin Royals. EMU finished with a record 25 wins, finished second in the ODAC with a 14-2 record and, most importantly, advanced ... read more about EMU to celebrate 2010 Elite Eight Squad
Entrepreneur and star basketball alum shares about betrayal and healing
George Johnson ’11 was used to being the person who others came to for help. He grew up in northside Richmond, and through his work ethic and entrepreneurial savvy, he ... read more about Entrepreneur and star basketball alum shares about betrayal and healing
EMS taps two alumni for head coaching positions
Eli Crawford ’11 and Meredith Stinnette Hall ’20, both alumni of 草莓社区, have been announced as new head coaches at Eastern Mennonite School in Harrisonburg, Va. Crawford and ... read more about EMS taps two alumni for head coaching positions