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Chastain, Campbell and Grubb visit Virginia Tech
It may be a bye week for Virginia Tech football but the Hokies had some special NASCAR guests at practice Tuesday afternoon. With it being race week for Martinsville Speedway, track president Clay Campbell and Trackhouse driver Ross Chastain were in Blacksburg for the day. Floyd County native and VT alum Darian Grubb was also in attendance. He currently serves as the Director of Performance at Trackhouse.
MLB
Salem RidgeYaks Announce 2027 Game Times
SALEM, Va. – The Salem Ridgeyaks are excited to announce game times set for the 2027 season, with Opening Day slated for Friday, April 2nd at 6:30p against the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (HOU). A total of 10 homestands make up the home slate in Virginia’s Championship City, with a 9-game series (across 10 days) from July 16-25 and a 12-game series (across 13 days) from June 15-27. Carilion Clinic Field hosts 36 weekend games in 2027.
Hinton News
Deon Butler Visits Summers County Again
Deon Butler returned to campus yesterday for a mentoring session with Summers County 5th grade, middle, and high school students. "Seeing students light up with confidence because they feel comfortable and supported in the way they learn is truly amazing. Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and shine," Butler posted on his personal Facebook page. Butler attended Central Michigan University and played college football before signing with the NFL's Detroit Lions. Butler specializes in encouraging young people to read as he struggled during his younger days due to his undiagnosed dyslexia. "Thank you, Summers County, with love and gratitude," he said thankfully. The post Deon Butler Visits Summers County Again appeared first on The Hinton News .
gobblercountry.com
Virginia Tech football: Brent Pry’s defense dominant in key area
Some impressive numbers from Brent Pry’s defense. If you listened to some Virginia Tech fans, you’d think Brent Pry was doing a terrible job in his first year as the Hokies’ defensive coordinator. Pry, of course, is judged a bit differently because he’s technically in his fifth year with the Hokies. Pry, Virginia Tech’s head coach for the last four seasons before he was fired in Sept. 2025, was rehired as the new defensive coordinator when the Hokies hired former Penn State head coach James Franklin last November.
The Clemson Insider
Snap Counts, PFF Grades from Virginia Tech Loss
A late touchdown by Virginia Tech sent Clemson to its eighth loss in its last 10 home games against Power-4 teams. The Hokies’ 20-16 victory also snapped the Tigers’ seven-game winning streak in the series. With the loss, Clemson falls…
WSLS
Around the Way with EJ: Clay Campbell and Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
ROANOKE, Va. – NASCAR is gearing up for another exciting fall race weekend at the historic Martinsville Speedway. It’s always a pleasure and a joy to talk racing with track president Clay Campbell. He and Hyak Motorsports’ Ricky Stenhouse Jr. recently spent time talking about the expectations, the...
The Associated Press
Virginia Tech tries to return to March Madness for 1st time since 2022 behind 3 returning starters
Virginia Tech (19-13, 8-10 ACC) The Hokies are chasing their first March Madness bid since winning the program's lone Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament title in 2022. Last year's team had a chance before losing seven of its last 10 games. Eighth-year coach Mike Young's Hokies return three starters and have added through the transfer portal to build a team picked to finish ninth in the ACC race. Players to watch Amani Hansberry (senior, F, 6-8, 240). Hansberry led the team in scoring (14.3) and was second in rebounding (7.4) last year, giving the Hokies an experienced player to build around. Hansberry started his career with a year at Illinois then a year at West Virginia as a starter before last year's run in Blacksburg. Ben Hammond (junior, G, 5-11, 170). Hammond was the team's No. 2 scorer last year (13.2) while also averaging 3.2 assists to offer playmaking potential. Hammond shot 43.1% and hit at least three 3s in seven games against league opponents last year. Tyler Johnson (junior, G, 6-5, 208). Johnson averaged 8.0 points and 4.5 rebounds while starting 13 of the 17 games he played in a year interrupted by a lower-body injury that cost him 15
WDBJ7.com
Target 7: Referees say fan behavior is driving officials away
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) — On Sunday mornings, Greg Irby preaches about grace, patience and loving your neighbor from behind the pulpit at Temple Baptist Church. On Friday nights, he trades the cross around his neck for a whistle. Irby has officiated for 43 years across five sports. He said...
bvmsports.com
College Basketball Hot Seat: 5 Coaches Under Pressure in 2026-27
Five coaches enter the 2026-27 season under pressure to deliver results: Memphis’ Penny Hardaway, Oklahoma’s Porter Moser, South Carolina’s Lamont Paris, Kentucky’s Mark Pope and Virginia Tech’s Mike Young. The list isn’t a prediction that they’ll be fired; it highlights coaches who may need strong seasons to keep their jobs. Each has a different challenge, from rebuilding fan confidence to meeting the unusually high expectations at Kentucky.