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UVA Basketball: Coach Mox adds in-state recruit who was homeschooled
UVA Basketball coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton announced Thursday the signing of Payton Dunbar (Narrows, Va.), who will join the Cavaliers for the upcoming 2024-2025 season. A 5’11” guard, Dunbar was homeschooled, and recently made the decision to reclassify to the Class of 2024. Dunbar competed for Jefferson Christian Academy (Ripplemead, Va.), where she averaged 27 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and 1 block per game.
Virginia Tech football's all-time record against every team on 2024-25 schedule
Going into the upcoming college football season, there are several reasons why there is a lot of hype surrounding Virginia Tech. The Hokies had a ton of retainment from their 2023 team, but one of the more under-the-radar reasons as to why there is hype is because of a doable schedule.
Virginia Tech 2024 Position Preview Series, Tight End: Nick Gallo Has a Chance at Breakout Year
Virginia Tech will returning their starting tight end Nick Gallo in 2024. Gallo, a six-year senior, missed his fifth year in 2023 due to an injury in the presea
The legacy of the Lunch Pail
How a rusted box inspired generations and became the heart of Hokie football. Hokie Pride. Ultimate Teamwork. Dominating Defense. The tradition of the Lunch Pail began in 1995 when legendary Virginia Tech coach Bud Foster was named defensive coordinator. The original lunch pail, which once belonged to a coal miner, was acquired by the mother-in-law of then co-defensive coordinator Rod Sharpless.
From stadiums to jobsites: Virginia Tech lab plans to rate safety helmets
Blacksburg, VA — The Virginia Tech Helmet Lab is planning to venture outside of sports and recreation to create ratings for safety helmets. Researchers from the lab, which introduced the first football helmet ratings system 13 years ago, will soon launch an 18-month study intended to help establish the first ratings system for safety helmets.
Men’s basketball ticket membership nonconference game purchase process unveiled
BLACKSBURG – As previously announced in September of 2023, men’s basketball season tickets for the upcoming season have shifted to a new ticket membership model. This means each membership purchased during the renewal process includes a guaranteed ticket and seat location in Cassell Coliseum for all 10 ACC home games, with the opportunity to order tickets to nonconference games at special member pricing ($5 per ticket, per game, $30 for SEC/ACC Challenge). All tickets ordered during the claim window(s) below will be in the same spot as ticket members’ seats for conference home games.
The quarterback poised to make waves this college football season
Following a dismal 3-9 record two years ago, going 1-6 in conference, play, Virginia Tech football was revitalized by quarterback Kyron Drones, who stepped into the spotlight midway through last season. Under Drones' leadership for the majority of the year, the Hokies finished with a 6-6 record and secured a bowl game victory against the Tulane Green Wave.Drones demonstrated remarkable prowess after earning the starting job as the Hokies' quarterback. In the passing game, he averaged 195.3 yards on 25.6 pass attempts per game. His ability to maximize each play is evident, as he averages a solid 13.02 yards per...
Hokies announce 2024-25 men's golf slate
BLACKSBURG – The Virginia Tech men's golf team has announced its 2024-25 schedule led by sixth-year head coach Brian Sharp. The 2024-25 campaign includes 10 regular-season tournaments, including five that are new to Tech's schedule from last year. Tech begins the fall once again at the Visit Knoxville Collegiate...
Virginia Tech in the mix for 4-star Class of 2025 safety
One area of recruiting that Virginia Tech football has excelled in the spring and early summer was recruiting within the state of Virginia. Currently, 10 of the Hokies 14 commitments in the Class of 2025 are from the Commonwealth and there are in the mix for one of the top remaining players in the class.
Hometown Sports Extra Podcast- Becoming an Olympian
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Last week, we introduced you to the UVA grad turned Blacksburg native who set the women’s national record in Pole Vault. And now, we have a brand-new podcast episode where you can listen to her full story. Bridget Williams is preparing to leave for the...
Virginia Tech Hokies News: MLB Draft, coaching staff additions
In this edition of Virginia Tech Hokies News, two more baseball players were drafted on Day 3 of the 2024 MLB Draft and the men's soccer team added to their coaching staff with the 2024 season right around the corner. Two baseball players selected on Day 3 of MLB Draft.
Tune In: Tech Takeover on ACC Network
Those tuning in to ACC Network on Thursday, July 18, will see a heavy dose of the Hokies as Virginia Tech takes over the programming schedule for 24 hours, showcasing some of the best performances from the past academic year. Six different Tech teams will be represented throughout the day,...
Get Out There: Where to watch the 2024 Summer Olympics
The Olympics are just around the corner and plenty of local athletes are gearing up to represent Team USA and our region. Sprinter Noah Lyles, swimmer Katie Ledecky and teen runner Quincy Wilson are just some of the Olympians hailing from the D.C. area Sprinter Noah Lyles calls Northern Virginia home, while teen runner Quincy Wilson and 7 time olympic gold medal swimmer Katie Ledecky hail from Montgomery County.
Hokie alums ink new professional contracts
BLACKSBURG – Two Virginia Tech women’s soccer alums continue to shine and have signed new professional contracts. Victoria Haugen signed a National Team Replacement contract with the North Carolina Courage and Nicole Kozlova secured a two-year deal with Glasgow City FC. Haugen has been training with the NC...
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