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32,000 seats installed on bleachers at Lane Stadium
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) -We are just over a month away from college football season kicking off. Work is underway at Lane Stadium at Virginia Tech to make sure your experience cheering on the Hokies is one to remember. “The overcrowding is definitely an issue in every stadium,” Virginia Tech Athletics’...
Virginia Tech 2024 Position Preview Series, Offensive Line: Virginia Tech Bolsters Offensive Line in Portal
Ron Crook enters his second season as the offensive line coach at Virginia Tech, with his first year being a big success. Crook’s offensive line led the Virgini
Opening ceremony brings Olympics, Blue Ridge Games excitement
ROANOKE, Va. – The world gathered around their TV screens to watch incredible athletes from around the world as the Olympics officially kicked off on Friday. “The opening ceremony is one of my favorite parts,” fan Melissa Kinlaw said. “I’ve watched it every year, and so I’m excited to be able to see it live, to be able to see it on the big screen.”
Olympics-bound runner is training in Blacksburg with Virginia Tech coach
The U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials 1,500-meter champion has moved from Oregon to the New River Valley. The post Olympics-bound runner is training in Blacksburg with Virginia Tech coach appeared first on Cardinal News.
David Bowers: Roanoke Needs A Sports Entertainment and Tourism Authority
I was delighted to read in The Roanoke Times yesterday that Pulaski County is undertaking the creation of a “SET”, Sports Entertainment and Tourism Authority. Roanoke should immediately follow Pulaski’s lead and organize a Roanoke SET in cooperation with and under the auspices of Virginia’s Blue Ridge tourism agency. I’ve spoken with Landon Howard at […]
Siegner to stay pitching at Campbell; Poteat to remain at Virginia Tech on basketball team
Former Southern Alamance baseball pitcher Drew Siegner entered the college transfer portal, but that didn’t last long. He’s staying at Campbell. A coaching change in late June had many of the Camels pondering their futures in recent weeks. Justin Haire left Campbell after 10 seasons as head coach...
Virginia Tech Stars at 2024 Paris Olympics: Gourley, Alexander-Walker, and Swimmers Impress
Virginia Tech has several athletes competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics, with a focus on swimming events. Notable participants include Neil Gourley, Alexander-Walker, and Hill, each aiming for success in their respective competitions. Virginia Tech is sending seven swimmers to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Mario Molla Yanes is set to...
Basketball: Paige Breuer’s journey to committing to Roanoke College
BISMARCK, N.D. — Every high school athlete’s goal is to play at the collegiate level, and for former Bismarck high star Paige Breuer, she has accomplished that goal. However, her journey to find the right place for her future was filled with ups and downs. Breuer originally committed to Southeastern University, an NAIA school in […]
Virginia Tech Football: Hokie Fest list features some big-name recruits on campus this weekend
This weekend is a big weekend in Blacksburg with Hokie Festand there are going to be a number of recruits on campus that have committed to Virginia Tech and others who have yet to decide on their future. Several Class of 2025 commits will be back on campus with quarterback...
Kaminiski to head Roanoke program
SALEM, Va. – Brett Kaminski, formerly the assistant baseball coach and recruiting coordinator at Ferrum College, was announced as the new head baseball coach of Roanoke College on Thursday. Kaminski was a large part in bringing in 65 student-athletes to the Ferrum baseball program the last two years through...
Opening round of the USA softball girls’ class a 12u & 16u national championship
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — In the USA softball girls’ Class a 12u & 16u National Championship, the Phoenix from Vinton, Virginia took on the lady Lightning Gold from Raleigh, North Carolina. In the 6th inning, Phoenix’s Zoe Sartin hit one into the gap and brought Macy Akers home from third as Virginia extended its […]
Excitement ramps up for the Olympics as local athletes compete
ROANOKE, Va. – We’re just a couple of days away from the opening ceremony and the excitement is building here at home for the 2024 Summer Olympics. Nicola Cranmer, manager of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Women’s Professional Cycling team, coaches a few cyclists that are headed to Paris.
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