Atlee High School Athletic Hall of Fame

Apologies - we had one name misspelled on the prior graphic. Here is the updated version of our incoming Atlee Athletic Hall of Fame class💙🖤

We are excited to announce the Fall 2026 Class of the Atlee Athletic Hall of Fame! 💙🖤

Through their accomplishments, this exceptional group of coaches, contributors, and athletes has left a lasting legacy at Atlee High School.

The induction ceremony will be held on the evening of Friday, September 18, and our newest Hall of Fame inductees will also be recognized during the Homecoming football game against JR Tucker later that evening.

Please join us in congratulating our newest Hall of Fame inductees on this well-deserved honor. We look forward to celebrating with them on September 18!

We forgot to share the Richmond Times-Dispatch article from December 21, 2025, honoring the 12 Atlee Hall of Fame members who were reinducted in October. Go Raiders! 💙🖤

Hall of Fame Member Spotlight: Coach John Earley | Inducted 2026

John Earley devoted many years to Atlee High School athletics as a coach, helping establish the Raider softball program as one of the premier programs in the state of Virginia.

Coach Earley began his Atlee coaching career in 2001 as an assistant softball coach under head coach Becky Levy. That season, the Raiders advanced to the VHSL State Quarterfinals. The following year, Atlee captured the 2002 VHSL AAA State Championship — the first girls’ state title in Hanover County history.

In 2004, Coach Earley became head softball coach, a position he held through the 2015 season. During his tenure, the Raiders consistently competed at a high level, earning multiple regional appearances and several regional championships. His leadership culminated in another historic season in 2015 when he guided Atlee to the VHSL Group 5A State Championship with a 3–0 victory over Hickory High School.

In addition to his coaching success, Coach Earley also served Atlee High School for four years as an Assistant Athletic Director, continuing his commitment to student-athletes and the school community. His accomplishments and respect within the coaching profession were further recognized through his selection to coach in the VHSCA All-Star Games on two occasions.

A graduate of Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, Coach Earley began his career coaching softball and basketball at Shenandoah University before becoming head softball coach at Essex High School. He later joined Atlee High School as a mathematics teacher before transitioning to physical education.

In retirement, John and his wife, Maureen, enjoy traveling and spending time with family and friends.

Hall of Fame Member Spotlight: Coach Bruce Lovelace | Inducted 2026

Coach Bruce Lovelace’s name has become synonymous with soccer excellence at Atlee High School. A foundational figure in the school’s athletic history, he served as Atlee’s first boys’ varsity soccer coach for ten seasons from 1992–2001 before leading the girls’ soccer program for an additional 20 seasons from 2002–2022.

Under Coach Lovelace’s leadership, Atlee soccer established itself as one of the premier programs in the region. His boys’ teams captured eight Capital District Championships (1992, 1993, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2001) and won the 2001 Central Regional Championship. He then guided the girls’ program to an extraordinary run of 12 consecutive Capital District Championships from 2002–2013, along with Central Regional Championships in 2007 and 2022.

Even after retiring as head coach, Coach Lovelace continued to serve the Raider community as an assistant coach for several additional seasons, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to student-athletes and the sport of soccer.

Coach Lovelace is a graduate of William & Mary, where he earned a degree in Health and Physical Education. He dedicated more than 30 years to Hanover County Public Schools as a physical education teacher, most notably at Chickahominy Middle School. During his career, he coached boys’ and girls’ soccer as well as boys’ basketball at the middle school level.

In addition to soccer, Coach Lovelace played a key role in developing archery programs at both Chickahominy Middle School and Atlee High School. His archery teams achieved tremendous success, earning multiple state championships at both levels.

Today, Coach Lovelace resides in New Kent County, where his legacy of leadership, mentorship, and athletic excellence continues to be celebrated throughout the Hanover County community.

Hall of Fame Member Spotlight: Coach Becky Levy | Inducted 2026

Becky Levy, a 1969 graduate of Lee-Davis High School, dedicated her life to education and athletics through more than five decades of service to Hanover County Public Schools. Following high school, she attended Longwood University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health, Physical Education, and Driver Education.

She began her distinguished teaching career at Rural Point Elementary School before moving to Chickahominy Middle School. Over 35 years as a full-time educator, Mrs. Levy positively impacted countless students through her leadership, mentorship, and commitment to education. Even after retirement, she continued serving Hanover County Public Schools as a substitute teacher at Atlee High School, extending her remarkable career in public education to more than 50 years.

In 1999, Mrs. Levy became the head softball coach at Atlee High School, leading the Raiders for four seasons from 1999–2003. Under her leadership, the program reached unprecedented success, winning Capital District Championships in 2001 and 2002, the Central Regional Championship in 2002, and the 2002 VHSL AAA State Championship. That historic title made Mrs. Levy the first coach in school history to win a state championship and marked the first girls’ team from Hanover County to capture a state title.

Her 2001 team advanced to the VHSL Quarterfinals, and she was recognized as Capital District Coach of the Year. In the summer of 2003, she was selected as head coach for the Virginia Coaches Association All-Star Softball Game, further honoring her contributions to the sport.

Mrs. Levy continued her service to Atlee athletics as an assistant softball coach for 12 additional seasons from 2004–2015. Prior to her tenure at Atlee, she served eight seasons as head softball coach at Chickahominy Middle School from 1990–98, where she also worked as Co-Athletic Director.

She currently continues her commitment to Raider athletics as Assistant Athletic Director at Atlee, a role she has served in for 17 years.

Hall of Fame Member Spotlight: Narissa Suber | Inducted 2026
 
Class of 2004 Atlee High School alumna Narissa Suber distinguished herself as one of the school’s premier two-sport athletes, excelling in both basketball and softball during her outstanding high school career. A four-year letter winner on the basketball court, she helped lead the Raiders to an undefeated season and the 2003 Virginia AAA State Championship. Her exceptional play earned her numerous accolades, including 2003 Richmond Times-Dispatch Metro Player of the Year and Capital District Player of the Year honors in both 2002 and 2004.
 
Narissa also received All-Central Region honors in 2003 and 2004, All-State recognition in 2003 and 2004, and was named to the 2004 Richmond Times-Dispatch All-Metro First Team. During her four-year basketball career at Atlee, the Raiders compiled an impressive 98–12 overall record.

On the softball field, Narissa starred at shortstop and played a key role in one of the most successful seasons in school history. In 2002, the Raiders captured the Virginia AAA State Championship, as well as Capital District and Central Regional titles. Her leadership and athletic ability helped establish Atlee softball as one of the premier programs in the state, while she also earned multiple individual honors throughout her career.

Narissa and her twin sister, Anora Suber, remain the only athletes in Atlee High School history to win Virginia AAA State Championships in two different sports.
 
Following her remarkable high school career, Narissa continued her basketball journey at Drexel University on a full athletic scholarship. A four-year player and letter winner for the Dragons, she remains ranked among the program’s top five in several statistical categories, cementing her legacy as one of the university’s standout student-athletes.
 
Today, Narissa Suber Taylor resides in the Glen Allen area.

All of our Hall of Fame members are now featured on the website! 💙🖤

Visit atleehof.com to check them out.

Hall of Fame Member Spotlight: Anora Suber | Inducted 2026

Anora Suber (Class of 2004) distinguished herself as a standout multi-sport athlete in basketball and softball during her career with the Atlee Raiders. A four-year varsity letter winner in basketball, she helped lead the Raiders to an extraordinary 98-12 record. Her junior season was highlighted by an undefeated campaign and the 2003 Virginia AAA State Championship. In 2002, she was named MVP of the Richmond Times-Dispatch InSync Holiday Tournament and earned recognition as a two-time All-District Academic Athlete. During her senior season, she was selected as a Virginia Prep Top 100 Senior and received Richmond Times-Dispatch All-Metro Third Team honors.

In softball, Anora excelled as both a pitcher and first baseman. She was a member of the 2002 Virginia AAA State Championship team, as well as the 2002 Capital District Tournament and Central Regional Championship teams. She also helped lead the Raiders to a Central Region Runner-up finish in 2001.
Anora and her twin sister, Narissa Suber, remain the only athletes in Atlee High School history to win Virginia AAA State Championships in two different sports.

Following graduation, Anora attended Drexel University on a full basketball scholarship, where she continued her success as a four-year letter winner.

Today, Anora Suber Logan resides in the Glen Allen, Virginia area.

Hall of Fame Member Spotlight: Rachael Rounds | Inducted 2026

Rachael Rounds (Class of 1997) was a standout gymnast for the Atlee Raiders in the mid-1990s under Coach Donna Koehler.

As a sophomore in 1995, she captured the VHSL State Championship in the All-Around with a score of 38.85 and also earned the state title on vault with a 9.40, tying for first. She delivered her strongest performances at the state meet, outperforming her closest competitors by 1.5 points. Her vault score remains among the top marks in VHSL historical records.

With these achievements, Rachael became Atlee High School’s first individual Group AAA state champion in gymnastics and the school’s first individual state champion in any sport.

She competed for the Atlee gymnastics program for three seasons, missing one season due to injury.

Following her high school career, she remained involved in gymnastics as a coach at Hanover Olympiad.

Rachael has been married for 13 years and currently works supporting individuals with disabilities.