Peri Sheinin
Sports Anchor/Reporter
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Peri joined WHSV in June 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 recent 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 join the passionate sports community in the Shenandoah Valley!
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Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 11:54 PM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
Highlights and scores from high school basketball games on Tuesday, January 24.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 12:26 PM EST
|By Jacob Fife and Peri Sheinin
On Tuesday, James Madison women’s basketball junior guard Peyton McDaniel was named Sun Belt Conference Player of the Week.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 12:16 PM EST
|By Jacob Fife and Peri Sheinin
Todd Centeio was voted the VaSID Offensive Player of the Year and running back Kaelon Black was selected as the Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 7:41 PM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
On Saturday, James Madison men’s basketball fell 83-70 to Southern Miss, the top-ranked Sun Belt team.
Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 7:27 PM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
James Madison women’s basketball grabbed a thrilling 80-79 win over Troy to regain the top spot in the Sun Belt standings.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 7:24 PM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
The mid-year signing class consists of three wide receivers, two quarterbacks, two tight ends, one running back, one defensive lineman, and one punter.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 7:23 PM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
Former James Madison quarterback Todd Centeio has been selected for the 2023 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, which will be played at the historic Rose Bowl.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 12:49 AM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
Highlights and results from high school basketball games on Thursday, January 19.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 12:33 AM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
On Thursday, James Madison men’s basketball notched an 89-87 overtime win on the road against Troy, the top team in the Sun Belt.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 12:12 AM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
James Madison women’s basketball dropped its first Sun Belt game in program history on Thursday, falling to Georgia Southern 69-65.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 6:57 PM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
JMU women’s soccer goalkeeper Alexandra Blom was named the VaSID Defensive Player of the Year on Thursday, while three other Dukes earned First Team honors as well.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 12:01 AM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
James Madison women’s basketball senior guard Kiki Jefferson was named to the Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year Award Midseason Watch List on Wednesday.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 11:56 PM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
On Wednesday, Eastern Mennonite men’s basketball fell to non-conference foe Mary Washington, 89-71.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 7:01 PM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
James Madison volleyball head coach Lauren Steinbrecher and senior Sophie Davis earned three Virginia Sport Information Directors University Division awards on Tuesday.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 7:01 PM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
Former James Madison quarterback Todd Centeio and defensive tackle Jamare Edwards have been selected to play in the 2023 Tropical Bowl in Orlando, Florida.
Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 12:11 AM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
James Madison men’s basketball powered past Georgia Southern 83-71, snapping a three-game losing streak in Sun Belt play.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 6:07 PM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
James Madison women’s basketball topped Georgia State 62-57, going 6-0 in Sun Belt play in its conference debut.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 11:43 PM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
James Madison announced that Jarred Holley will be joining the football program as the new cornerbacks coach ahead of the 2023 season.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 10:18 PM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
After dropping the last three games to Sun Belt opponents, the men's basketball Dukes host Georgia Southern on Saturday.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 9:57 PM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
James Madison women’s basketball is the only Sun Belt team to remain unbeaten in conference play heading into the weekend.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 12:05 AM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
On Thursday, James Madison men’s basketball dropped a heartbreaker to South Alabama, 63-62.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 11:21 PM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
James Madison women’s basketball continued its unbeaten streak in the Sun Belt with a 73-64 win over App State.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 11:08 PM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
Results from high school basketball games on Thursday, January 12.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 9:47 PM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
After dropping their last two games, the Dukes are looking to flip the script when they take on South Alabama on Thursday.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 9:35 PM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
After kicking off Sun Belt play on a 4-0 tear, the Dukes return to the court on Thursday for their next test against App State.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 11:41 PM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
Highlights and scores from high school basketball games on Tuesday, January 10.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 11:15 PM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
Eastern Mennonite University announced that Anna Hardin has been named the new head coach of the women’s soccer program.
Updated: Jan. 8, 2023 at 12:01 AM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
Peri Sheinin spoke with Commanders assistant running backs coach Jennifer King about her own professional football career, her bond with head coach Ron Rivera, and her path to becoming the first black female full-time coach in the NFL.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 11:02 PM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
James Madison women’s basketball grabbed its second consecutive road win with a 63-54 victory over Southern Miss.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 10:47 PM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
James Madison men’s basketball came up short against App State 71-62, dropping its second consecutive home game during the Sun Belt Conference slate.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 11:04 PM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
Results from high school basketball games on Friday, January 6.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 12:26 AM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
Results from high school basketball games on Thursday, January 5.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 12:22 AM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
James Madison will host App State, Georgia Southern, Old Dominion, and South Alabama in 2023.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 12:19 AM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
James Madison women’s basketball took down Marshall 74-67 on Thursday as the Dukes improved to 3-0 in Sun Belt play.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 11:55 PM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
James Madison men’s basketball barely fell short to Texas State 63-62, dropping its first home game this season.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 11:15 PM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
Highlights and scores from high school basketball games on Wednesday, January 4.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 9:50 PM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
Bridgewater men’s basketball snuck past Averett 57-56, improving to 6-6 overall and 1-2 in conference play.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 6:59 PM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
James Madison lacrosse grabbed the 12th spot in the Nike/USA Lacrosse Preseason Top 20.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 6:08 PM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
After grabbing two wins over Georgia State and Marshall, the Dukes are preparing to host Texas State in their third-ever Sun Belt matchup.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 6:00 PM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
After opening Sun Belt play with wins over Coastal Carolina and Old Dominion, James Madison women’s basketball is looking to go 3-0 against Marshall.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 11:10 PM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
Highlights and scores from high school basketball games on Tuesday, January 3.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 6:08 PM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
James Madison women’s basketball kicked off Sun Belt play with a dominant 77-56 win over Coastal Carolina.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 11:16 PM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
Highlights and scores from high school basketball games on Wednesday, December 28.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 7:11 PM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
The 9-4 men’s basketball Dukes will open Sun Belt play in Atlanta with a matchup against Georgia State on Thursday.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 6:06 PM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
The 10-2 women’s basketball Dukes will open Sun Belt play on Thursday when they host Coastal Carolina in Harrisonburg.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 9:30 PM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
Scores from high school basketball games on Tuesday, December 27.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 12:44 PM EST
|By Jacob Fife and Peri Sheinin
James Madison seniors Kris Thornton and Isaac Ukwu were both named to the 2022 Football Bowl Subdivision All-ECAC Team, the Eastern College Athletic Conference announced.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 8:49 PM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
James Madison men’s soccer defender Tyler Clegg was selected 85th overall by the Portland Timbers.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 8:29 PM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
James Madison men’s basketball dropped a double-overtime contest to Coppin State, 107-100, falling to 9-4 overall.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 8:20 PM EST
|By Peri Sheinin
The Dukes captured their first Hawk Classic in program history with a 78-66 win over Saint Joseph’s, improving to 10-2 overall.