Marty Gordon
The Three Rivers District has announced its 2024 all-district volleyball team with two players from Radford High School being named to the first team, and two to the second team.
Mattox Adams leads a group of juniors on the first team along with teammate Jaylyn Holt. Lillian Joyce and Brianna Dobbins were named to the second team.
The TRD player of the year was Kairyn Lian of Alleghany County, and her coach, Charles Leitch was named the coach of the year.
The Radford foursome also picked up Region 2C honors. Adams and Holt were first-team region, and Joyce and Dobbins were second team.
The Region 2C player of the year was Brea Andviza of James River. Lindsey Firebaugh of James River was named coach of the year.
Another Hokie All-American
The Virginia Tech men’s cross country team competed at the 2024 NCAA Cross Country Championship on Saturday morning. The squad competed in the 10k on the Thomas Zimmer Championship Course in Madison, Wisconsin.
Following his individual 10k victory at the NCAA Regional meet, George Couttie secured a 14th place finish at Nationals, with a personal-best of 29:07.4. The finish earned the sophomore the first All-American honor of his career and the first for the cross country Hokies since Peter Seufer in 2019. The top 15 finish is also the third highest in program history, following Peter Seufer (4th, 2019) and Steve Taylor (9th, 1987).
ACC championship game
The Atlantic Coast Conference has announced new premium seating and gameday experience opportunities for the 20th ACC Football Championship Game presented by GEICO, set for Saturday, Dec. 7, at 8 p.m. in Bank of America Stadium.
The new exclusive options this year feature premium hospitality and enhanced gameday experiences for devoted ACC football fans, including the Gridiron Club and The Vault, along with pregame and postgame on-field access.
The Gridiron Club offers a unique gameday experience that stands out from the rest. Spanning 10,000 square feet, this exclusive club provides fans and their guests with a thrilling atmosphere to enjoy the ACC Football Championship Game. With an indoor/outdoor setting, guests can take in great views, relax in comfortable seating, and enjoy premium amenities.
What better way to enjoy your team’s championship victory than being on the field as they lift the ACC Football Championship trophy? The Postgame Trophy Presentation Field Experience gives fans exclusive access to the field, along with authentic team-issued championship gear during the unforgettable postgame celebration.
