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New York Post
2 days ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Keyshawn Wilder, nephew of NFL great Ray Lewis and college football coach, dead
Keyshawn Wilder, an assistant football coach at Shenandoah University and the nephew of NFL Hall of Famer Ray Lewis, has died, the Winchester, Va., institution announced Friday in a statement. Further details surrounding Wilder's death were not provided. 3 Shenandoah University Athletics announced the death of assistant football coach Keyshawn Wilder. Shenandoah University Advertisement 3 Wilder is the nephew of NFL Hall of Famer Ray Lewis. new york post 'It is with deep sadness that Shenandoah Athletics announces the passing of beloved former-student athlete and assistant football coach, Keyshawn Wilder. Wilder's dedication to the Shenandoah football team was profound both on and off the field. His hard work and compassion for the game translated directly to those around him, and his incredible leadership helped pave the way for new leaders to follow in his footsteps,' the statement read, according to The Northern Virginia Daily. 'We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, teammates and the entire Shenandoah Football family during this difficult time. We stand with them in solidarity and prayer, and we pray for the strength to bear this very painful loss. May his soul rest in peace.' Advertisement 3 Keyshawn Wilder played football collegiately as a cornerback. Shenandoah Hornets Wilder, a native of Baltimore, played football collegiately at Shenandoah University as a cornerback. He appeared in 38 games with the Hornets across four seasons, missing the 2020-21 campaign due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and posted 142 tackles. Advertisement Wilder's mother, Lakeisha, is Lewis' sister. The retired linebacker, 50, played for the Ravens throughout his 17-year career and won two Super Bowls. Lewis was elected to the Pro Bowl 13 times and earned First-team All-Pro honors seven times.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
College football coach and nephew of NFL legend Ray Lewis dies
Shenandoah University athletics has announced the passing of former player and assistant coach Keyshawn Wilder. Wilder is the nephew of legendary former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis. Wilder's sudden death comes two years after Lewis lost his own son, Ray III, to an accidental overdose. 'It is with deep sadness that Shenandoah Athletics announces the passing of beloved former student-athlete and assistant football coach, Keyshawn Wilder,' read a statement from the Northern Virginia school. 'Wilder's dedication to the Shenandoah football team was profound both on and off the field. His hard work and compassion for the game translated directly to those around him, and his incredible leadership helped pave the way for new leaders to follow in his footsteps. 'We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, teammates and the entire Shenandoah Football family during this difficult time. We stand with them in solidarity and prayer, and we pray for the strength to bear this very painful loss. May his soul rest in peace.' MORE TO FOLLOW...
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Winchester literacy program promotes students reading all summer long
WINCHESTER, Va. () — The end of the school year does not mean students' books stay closed throughout the summer — especially in the Shenandoah Valley. There, a community initiative to promote reading is gaining popularity, and not just in northern Virginia, but across the state line in Maryland, too. For years, the Claude Moore Charitable Foundation in Winchester has funded an annual 'Rockin' the Library' event to promote literacy. Shenandoah University professor Karen Huff has taken the lead on community outreach for the initiative. 'The reason for doing Rockin' the Library is to help with summer reading [and] to make sure children are aware of what's going on at the library,' she explained. Motorcyclist seriously hurt after two-vehicle crash in Montgomery County, officials say Student volunteers like Arad Hanaravi love how engaged kids are in the reading experience. 'This is all about encouraging kids of all ages to come and read books together and the authors are here signing books,' said Hanaravi. Not only is Rockin' the Library about keeping kids reading, but it also helps families bond, Huff noted. 'It's to engage and motivate the students,' Huff said. 'Not only the children, though. The parents also.' Meanwhile, just up Interstate 81 in Washington County, Md., Katelyn Morey, librarian at the Washington County Public Library, is touting a similar program for parents. 'It's to encourage bringing kids to the library to engage in summer reading, and just keep the reading bug alive throughout the summer months,' she said. Meanwhile, folks in Winchester are grateful for the commitment from the Claude Moore Charitable Foundation to the summer literacy program. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
