October outdoor competition
The Fall New River 500, also known as the Fall-Free-for-All, will be held at Kairos Wilderness Resort in Giles County, October 7-8. The event will encompass over 500 kilometers of riding per day. Depending on your route choice, riders will experience between 150-160 miles per day during your weekend.
This event has developed to include an endure-cross training track with fun competitions, a big hill-climb fun event, a basic riding and fundamental training session, and the opportunity to meet with experts plus see new equipment and demonstrations.
For more information or to register call 235-2777 or go to: kairosresort@gmail.com.
Haught at all-star classic
Redshirt senior Jared Haught will be represent the Virginia Tech wrestling program at the annual NWCA All-Star Classic on Sunday, Nov. 5, in Jadwin Gym on the campus of Princeton University.
Haught, who enters the season ranked second at 197 pounds by FloWrestling, becomes just the seventh Hokie wrestler to compete at the All-Star Classic. Haught’s opponent will be announced by the NWCA in the coming weeks.
Last season, Haught earned his second All-American honors at the 2017 NCAA Championships with a fourth place finish. Haught went 4-2 in the tournament where he made an appearance in the semifinals. The Parkersburg, West Virginia native also won his first ACC championship at 197 pounds last season. The 2017 ACC Wrestling Scholar-Athlete of the year, Haught finished with an overall record of 28-4 and went 18-1 in duals