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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
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...
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.
Patrick Henry High School coach remembers player killed in Myrtle Beach
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Patrick Henry High School Basketball Coach Jack Esworthy is remembering Jakolbi Taylor, the 16-year-old player who was shot and killed in Myrtle Beach over the weekend. “Real infectious personality, he was great to be around,” he said. He adds that Jakolbi, who he’d known...
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 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...
Virginia Tech football: Brent Pry says the Hokies have the best fans and game-day atmosphere
Virginia Tech head coach Brent Pry was in Charlotte this week representing the Hokies along with quarterback Kyron Drones, defensive end Antwaun Powell-Ryland and cornerback Dorian Strong for the 2024 ACC Kickoff event. Pry discussed a wide range of topics, from recruiting to the 2024 squad. He also didn’t forget...
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 […]
Virginia Tech Football boasts 13 players on East-West Shrine Bowl list
Another sure sign that the 2024 college football season is right around the corner, the East-West Shrine Bowl Top 1000 list has been released. This season, 13 members of Virginia Tech made the list ahead of what is expected to be a big Year 3 under head coach Brent Pry.
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 […]
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.”
Hanson, Valociek named to Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar list
NORMAN, Okla. – Two members of the Virginia Tech men's golf team were named 2023-24 Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars Thursday. Charlie Hanson and Kobe Valociek made the list comprising 531 NCAA Division I men's golfers from 180 schools. To be eligible for Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar nomination, an individual...
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