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Roanoke College football making swift progress
SALEM, Va. – It was back in November when Bryan Stinespring was introduced as the head coach for Roanoke College football. Ever since then, it’s been a lot of hard at work to build something that the college hasn’t had in more than 8 decades. From recruiting, hiring a staff to even the logistics of uniforms and more--the excitement is still all the buzz on the Maroons campus as things continue to move swiftly.
Wait ’til next year: Dawgs fall to Huntsville in semifinal series
ROANOKE, VA. – The Rail Yard Dawgs (3-3) finally ran out of that late game magic they had possessed for so much of the 2023-2024 season on Saturday night, falling 3-1 to the Huntsville Havoc (4-1) in Game Three of the 2024 President’s Cup Semifinals at Berglund Center. Dominiks Marcinkevics scored the lone goal for Roanoke The win sends the Havoc back to the President’s Cup Final for first time since 2019, and Huntsville will face the second-seeded Peoria Rivermen in a best-of-three series.
Roanoke College to host Little Feet Meet
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke College will host the Little Feet Meet Special Olympics for K-12 athletes on April 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thousands of children with and without intellectual disabilities compete in the Feet Meet Series including the Big Feet Meets and Little Feet Meets, according to the Special Olympics of Virginia. The Special Olympics of Virginia stated that over 500 athletes from 35 elementary schools in the area will complete on Alumni Field at Roanoke College, to showcase their skills in running, jumping, and throwing.
Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon returns 2024
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Elmwood Park was packed and busy Saturday morning as 3,000 anticipated runners from 42 different states and 5 different countries came to Roanoke for the 15th running of the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon. The race is an annual event for the valley, a chance...
Rail Yard Dawgs eliminated after 3-1 loss against Huntsville in Game Three
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs have been eliminated from the President’s Cup, coming up short in a 3-1 loss to the Huntsville Havoc on Saturday night. Roanoke took an early lead after capitalizing on a power play with over six minutes to play in the first period. Left winger Dominiks Marcinkevics knocked the only goal in for the Rail Yard Dawgs on the night, capitalizing on a rebound after a shot from CJ Stubbs.
Rail Yard Dawgs come up short in SPHL Semifinals to Huntsville, 3-1
ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — he Rail Yard Dawgs (3-3) finally ran out of that late game magic they had possessed for so much of the 2023-2024 season on Saturday night, falling 3-1 to the Huntsville Havoc (4-1) in Game Three of the 2024 President’s Cup Semifinals at Berglund Center. Dominiks Marcinkevics scored the lone goal for Roanoke The win sends the Havoc back to the President’s Cup Final for first time since 2019, and Huntsville will face the second-seeded Peoria Rivermen in a best-of-three series.
Salem lacrosse downs E.C. Glass 12-3, remain undefeated
SALEM, Va. – Monday night featured a battle of two of the best boys lacrosse teams in our area--E.C. Glass and Salem. The Hilltoppers are a mainstay when it comes to state championship contention each year while the Spartans are off to a hot start, 7-0 entering the matchup.
Lynchburg Hillcats wrap series with decisive 6-2 win over Salem
SALEM, Va. (WSET) — The Lynchburg Hillcats put an emphatic stamp on their series win in Salem Sunday, defeating the Red Sox, 6-2. Lynchburg (8-7) jumped on the Red Sox early in the first inning, with Angel Genao knocked in two runs, thanks to two throwing errors by the red sox. Christian Knapczyk added on an RBI single to left that plated Genao to make it 3-0 Hillcats after 1.
VHSL Class 3 Runner-up Layne Jones (2024) Commits to Liberty
Layne Jones, a free/back specialist from CCA Marlins, has committed to swim and study at Liberty University in the class of 2028. Current photo via Layne Jones. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
Cougar tennis team drops 3 matches
1. Camden Hite 6-1 3-6 11-9 2. Ethan Worley 1- 6 3-6 Tuesday; Away at Blacksburg. “On April 19th, Cave Spring’s boys tennis team journeyed to Pulaski County High School, securing an 8-1 victory. The day was marked by excellent weather and equally impressive performances from Cave Spring players. Notably, the Pulaski team faced challenges as their lineup shrank from six to four players shortly before the match, due to illness and a drama commitment. In the highlight match of the day, Pulaski County’s #1 Camden Hite dazzled the audience. After a straightforward win in the first set, his opponent rallied to force a tiebreaker, but was ultimately edged out by Camden 11-9. This closely mirrored their previous encounter at Cave Spring, where Camden clinched a tense match with set scores of 6-2, 3-6, and a 10-6 tiebreaker. Regrettably, the reduced Pulaski lineup resulted in three forfeited matches, denying some visiting players the chance to compete.”
Soccer Recap: Blacksburg extends road winning streak to three
Blacksburg put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. Their defense stepped up to hand the Cave Spring Knights a 6-0 shutout. It was an even better day for Craig Huxtable as he scored three goals for his team. Blacksburg pushed their record up...
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