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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The Dukes opened their season with a 7-0 victory over the Hoyas.
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Division III basketball scores from Saturday, January 22.
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High school basketball highlights and scores from Saturday, January 22.
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Local wrestling teams competed in Dayton while local swim teams squared off in Bridgewater.
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In men’s basketball, the Eagles beat the Royals 73 to 63.
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Kiersten Ransome is a star senior at Fort Defiance High School.
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Former top-ranked tennis player Chris Evert has been diagnosed with stage 1c ovarian cancer.
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The Furious Flower Poetry Center is the recipient of a grant to preserve past and future poetry
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After an elite playing career, Keith Oddo serves as an assistant coach for the Bridgewater men's basketball program.
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In men’s basketball, the Dukes beat the Tribe in overtime 95-91.
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Emilee Weakley scored her 2000th career point as Luray defeated against Page County,
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High school basketball highlights and scores from Friday, January 14.
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High school basketball highlights and scores from Tuesday, January 11.
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As COVID-19 cases rise across the country, the Staunton-Augusta YMCA is offering virtual classes for the community.
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Jada Schutt and Rachel Craun represented Rockingham County Fair in local competitions.
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High school basketball scores and highlights from Saturday, January 8.
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Offensive lineman Isaac Owusu-Appiah is transferring from Coastal Carolina to James Madison.
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Eastern Mennonite University is focusing on its purpose of support and unity.
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Friendly City Food Co-op is helping shoppers select healthy foods in the new year.
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“We are in the midst of a youth mental health youth crisis,” said MHA of Augusta County executive director Bruce Blair. “We offer community support and allow people to see that they’re not alone.”
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VA Momentum hosts community-based running events that promote fitness and fun.
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Peri Sheinin spent time with NBC Sports marketing manager and former Strasburg standout Jenna Smoot to discuss her athletic career, her work highlighting women in sports, and her evolution from the playing field to the sports media world.
Women’s sports receive only 4% of media coverage but they are slowly gaining traction.
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High school basketball scores and highlights from the Twila Showalter Holiday Classic.
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High school basketball scores and highlights from Tuesday, December 28.
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Chase Hart will be transferring from William and Mary to James Madison.
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Noah Smiley is an exceptional senior at Riverheads High School.
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Ellie Cook has verbally committed to continue her athletic career at James Madison University.
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Standout high school players squared off in the Coaches USA All-Star Game held at Broadway High School.
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Highlights and scores from the Roger Bergey Classic at Harrisonburg High School.
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With the holiday season in full swing, neighborhood businesses are working hard to match the demand.
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Caris Lucas is a star senior at Page County High School.
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In women’s basketball, the Dukes lost to the Mountaineers 75-68.
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Parker Sheetz is an outstanding senior at Central High School.
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The James Madison men’s basketball team made history Tuesday night.
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Peri Sheinin spoke with Riverheads track and field star Summer Wallace about her goals on the track, her faith, and her future as a runner.
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In women’s basketball, the Dukes lost to the Tar Heels 93-47.
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A student-run organization at Bridgewater College is working to support women in the Valley and beyond.
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James Madison University Athletics recently moved from the CAA to the Sun Belt Conference, which will allow JMU to compete at the highest level of college football. However, the move comes at a cost for student-athletes.
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Margo Fox is a standout senior at East Rockingham High School.
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Head Coach Robert Casto shares how the Gladiators are preparing for the Class 1 State Semifinal.
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In men’s basketball, the Dukes defeated the Owls 69-65.
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Virginia Tech overcame Virginia 29-24 in the Commonwealth Clash.
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