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Bo Bassett wins third World Championship; defeating two-time Olympian
ASTANA, Kazakhstan — Virginia Tech freshman and former Bishop McCort wrestler Bo Bassett, 20, is a World Champion again after winning the 65kg World Title Friday. Bassett, of Windber, PA, defeated 2023 World bronze medalist and two-time Olympian Vazgen Tevanyan of Armenia, 9-1, to win the gold medal. His victory came after he won a world […]
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James Franklin uses off week to watch Virginia Tech RB commit in action
James Franklin is using Virginia Tech's off weekend to watch high school football. Franklin made an appearance at Benedictine Military School (GA) on Thursday, Oct. 29, to watch Hokie running back commit Stanley Smart Jr. in action. Smart tallied two touchdowns as the Cadets rolled to a 49-6 win over Groves on senior night. Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin on hand to see Hokie commit Stanley Smart Jr. of BC tonight @TheBC400 @VTechFootball pic.twitter.com/5xzUQygfKk — Dennis Knight (@DennisKnightSMN) October 30, 2026 Smart, who committed to Virginia Tech in April, picked the Hokies over offers from Auburn, Texas Tech, Georgia Tech, Illinois and others. This is Franklin's first season at the helm for Virginia Tech, after previously spending 12 seasons at Penn State and three at Vanderbilt. Last season, Smart totaled 1,004 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns, and is already sitting at 10 touchdowns this season. Also a track and field athlete, Smart placed second in the 100-meter dash at the 2026 GHSA Class 4A State Championship with a personal best time of 10.52 seconds. Virginia Tech's off week comes after a 20-16 win over Clemson on Oct. 24. The Hokies return to action on Friday, Nov. 6 with a
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College wrestling season underway following 2026 Southeast Open
SALEM, Va. – The college wrestling season got underway Sunday with some of the nation’s top programs taking the mat at Roanoke College’s Cregger Center for the 2026 Southeast Open. The 18th season-opening tournament brought together nearly 30 collegiate programs, including Virginia Tech, Virginia, VMI, Washington and...
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Syracuse ends regular season with only 1 ACC win after 2-1 loss to VT
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. After 45 minutes in Blacksburg, Virginia, there was nothing really to shout about. Combined, Syracuse and Virginia Tech had eight shots, but only two stung the gloves of Juan Martinez-Bastidas and Diego Dauzier. A week...
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Ex-Lady Vols Basketball Forward Lauren Hurst Ruled Out For Season With New Team, Won’t Play vs. Tennessee
Lady Vols basketball forward Lauren Hurst (Photo via @LadyVol_Hoops on X) Former Lady Vols basketball forward Lauren Hurst has been ruled out for her sophomore season, according to a report from David Cunningham. Hurst is now at Virginia Tech, but is inactive due to a knee injury, her head coach Megan Duffy said. This means…
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Kelly, Powell Earn Silver at Southeast Open
SALEM, Va. – The No. 21 ranked Illinois wrestling team completed the Southeast Open on Sunday (Nov. 1). No. 20 at 174 pounds Colin Kelly and Griff Powell (133 pounds) took silver in their brackets. Kelly wrestled in the 174 open bracket that saw him dominate his first bout...
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Salem makes it look easy against Hidden Valley in 84-0 rout
The Salem Spartans took on Hidden Valley at Home on Friday. Coach Holter’s squad finally found a rhythm after a lone loss to Patrick Henry four weeks ago. The Spartans paid tribute to the late Coach Billy Miles; his family was honored at midfield before the game. Hidden Valley...
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William Fleming rallies to win tight Blue Ridge District matchup against Lord Botetourt
ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — A back-and-forth Blue Ridge District matchup between Lord Botetourt and William Fleming, which was our Football Friday Game of the Week. William Fleming’s defense set the tone early, with the Colonels able to shut down Lord Botetourt’s Gus Feeny. Lord Botetourt also came up empty on an early fourth-down try when a pass fell incomplete.
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Week 10 showdown: Lord Botetourt visits William Fleming with playoffs at stake
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The playoff pressure is rising as Week 10 of the high school football season rolls into a matchup that could reshape the postseason picture: Lord Botetourt heads on the road to face William Fleming in a key Blue Ridge District showdown. Lord Botetourt enters the...