Peri Sheinin
Sports Anchor/Reporter
Peri joined WHSV after graduating from Brown University, where she studied English and played on the Women’s Tennis Team. She covered sports for The Brown Daily Herald and served on the Executive Board of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Over four years at Brown, Peri completed 10 internships in sports media, including positions at HBO and Mandalay Sports Media.
Before landing in Harrisonburg, Peri spent a semester at WPRI Channel 12 in Providence, Rhode Island, where she had the privilege of covering Tom Brady’s last season with the Patriots. Peri is excited to cover the passionate sports community in the Shenandoah Valley!
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Updated: 9 hours ago
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Peri Sheinin spoke with UNC women’s tennis commit Tatum Evans about her goals on the court, her confidence journey, and her ascent to the top of the junior rankings.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 10:40 PM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
The Bridgewater Reds powered past the Elkton Blue Sox in a doubleheader on Saturday evening.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 6:42 PM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
On Saturday, local athletes competed at the VHSL Track and Field State Championships.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 6:29 PM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
On Friday, local athletes competed at the VHSL Track and Field State Championships at Sentara Park.
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 7:59 PM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
On Tuesday, James Madison women’s basketball announced that graduate transfer Carole Miller will be joining the program for the 2023-24 season.
JMU baseball defeats Old Dominion 2-1, advances to double-elimination bracket in Sun Belt Tournament
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 7:46 PM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
On Tuesday, James Madison baseball took down Old Dominion 2-1 in the play-in game in the Sun Belt Tournament.
Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 9:22 PM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
On Monday, East Rockingham baseball defeated Strasburg 4-2 in the Bull Run District Quarterfinals.
Updated: May. 21, 2023 at 10:15 PM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
On Sunday evening, WHSV-TV hosted the annual Student Athlete Banquet celebrating local student athletes in the community.
Updated: May. 20, 2023 at 6:57 PM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
After forcing a rubber match with Georgia Southern, James Madison baseball fell to the Eagles 4-2 in its regular season finale.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 10:03 AM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
Aiden Polson is a senior captain on the Turner Ashby boys soccer team who earned 2022 Second Team All-District honors.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 8:03 PM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
Former James Madison quarterback Ben DiNucci is returning to the NFL. On Monday, DiNucci’s agent confirmed that he has signed with the Denver Broncos.
Updated: May. 14, 2023 at 10:08 PM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
On Saturday, the DC Breeze fell to the NY Empire in a rematch of the 2022 AUDL East Division Championship final.
Updated: May. 14, 2023 at 9:40 PM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
JMU lacrosse advances to the Elite Eight for the ninth time in program history.
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 8:54 PM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
Annika Dellinger is the first Mountain View student in over 30 years to be accepted into an Ivy League University. This fall, she will the first-ever Mountain View student to attend Harvard.
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 12:38 AM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
Peri Sheinin spent time with former JMU women’s basketball standout Holly Rilinger to discuss her career on the court, her strength as an athlete, and her work as a global fitness coach.
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 12:19 AM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
James Madison lacrosse earned the No. 7 seed in the 2023 NCAA Lacrosse Championship and will host Army in the first round on Friday.
Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 12:57 AM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
Turner Ashby is 17-0 in 2023. The Knights bring a tangible energy to every game, which is fueled by the bond between the players.
Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 6:49 PM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
Between volleyball and basketball, Luray senior Lindsay Bly has spent countless hours in the gym with the Bulldogs.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2023 at 8:14 PM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
Scores and highlights from JMU sporting events on Saturday, April 29.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 9:51 PM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin and Jarvis Haren
After dropping the weekend series to Marshall, James Madison softball grabbed a 2-0 win over App State to open the weekend series in Harrisonburg.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 8:44 PM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
This week, Riverheads student-athletes signed National Letters of Intent with top college programs, including two Division I schools.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 8:05 PM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
Local high school athletes took the track at Spotswood High School for the 45th Annual City/County Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
Updated: Apr. 22, 2023 at 6:21 PM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
Spring camp came to a close for the James Madison football program on Saturday afternoon with program’s annual spring game.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 7:15 PM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
After a storied coaching career at both the college and high school levels, Chad Seibert will lead the Stuarts Draft girls basketball team in the upcoming season.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 10:10 PM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
Mountain View baseball moved past Staunton 13-2 while Generals softball took down the Storm 16-2 on Wednesday evening.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 7:22 PM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
The Spring Game will be an opportunity for JMU football players to compete against one another in front of local fans.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 10:22 AM EDT
|By Jacob Fife and Peri Sheinin
After four years at JMU, Kiki Jefferson announced that she will be transferring to the University of Louisville for her final year of eligibility.
Updated: Apr. 15, 2023 at 7:49 PM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
Results from JMU sporting events on Saturday, April 15.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2023 at 10:33 PM EDT
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For the JMU senior class, this week is an emotional one as the Dukes prepare for their final regular season battle at Sentara Park.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2023 at 10:12 PM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
James Madison baseball rolled past Radford 9-3 on Wednesday evening at Veterans Memorial Park.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 7:24 PM EDT
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As JMU football approaches the annual Spring Game, two Dukes seem to have the upper hand in the four-way quarterback battle this spring.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2023 at 7:39 PM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
On Saturday afternoon, No. 4 James Madison lacrosse cruised past Vanderbilt 18-1, improving to 13-1 on the season.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2023 at 7:27 PM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
Upperclassmen leaders are guiding the Dukes into a fall season filled with conference opponents and high expectations.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2023 at 9:59 PM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
On Wednesday evening, No. 4 James Madison lacrosse powered past No. 23 Richmond 20-10 at Sentara Park.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 8:26 PM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
After dropping the weekend series to South Alabama, James Madison baseball won a mid-week matchup against Richmond, 11-8.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2023 at 7:42 PM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
Results from JMU sporting events on Saturday, April 1.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 8:02 PM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
The JMU Hart School of Hospitality, Sport, and Recreation Management selected 10 students to work the Final Four in Dallas, Texas.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 4:18 PM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
For the first time under JMU head football coach Curt Cignetti, there will be a four-way quarterback battle to replace former JMU signal-caller, Todd Centeio.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 7:48 PM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
On Tuesday morning, James Madison football put on pads for the time this year.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 7:36 PM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
Broadway student-athletes were crowned national champions on the track as local runners competed at Adidas Indoor Nationals in Virginia Beach.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 7:40 PM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
Results from JMU sporting events on Saturday, March 25.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 3:59 PM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
It is officially spring football season in Harrisonburg as James Madison began spring practices on Thursday morning at Bridgeforth Stadium.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 10:10 PM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
On Wednesday evening, No. 6 James Madison lacrosse escaped with a 10-8 win over No. 12 Virginia at Sentara Park.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:56 PM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
After dropping the Sun Belt opening series to Coastal Carolina, James Madison baseball rolled to an 8-6 win over Radford.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 9:12 PM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
The James Madison football program hosted a Pro Day with over 20 NFL scouts in attendance Monday afternoon.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 8:00 PM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
JMU Sports Roundup: Saturday, March 18
Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 7:10 PM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
James Madison women’s basketball dropped an 80-68 decision to No. 3 Ohio State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 11:01 PM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
Fort Defiance softball moved past Rockbridge County 10-2 at Fort Defiance High School on Thursday evening.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 9:16 PM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
Broadway baseball and softball teams moved past East Rockingham on Wednesday afternoon.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 7:35 PM EDT
|By Peri Sheinin
Results from JMU sporting events on Tuesday, March 14.