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Virginia Tech yields solid results from Spring Game
BLACKSBURG, Va. – “I love that we know more about our team, more about more guys and what we’re going to get.”
Those were the words of Virginia Tech head coach Brent Pry following the programs annual Spring Game Saturday where the Maroon team defeated the Orange team 21-14. It was an outing that gave the coaching staff and Hokie nation a glimpse into what’s to come in the fall of 2024.
At the quarterback position, Kyron Drones played for much of the second half, connecting on 6-of-10 of his passes for 122 yards and 2 touchdowns. He also carried the ball twice for 8 yards.
As for some local flare from the game, Radford High School grad PJ Prioleau had a coming out party of sorts. He led the Maroon team in rushing with 62 yards on 6 carries and a 31-yard touchdown run. Prioleau was also productive on the receiving end as well. Two catches for 29 yards and 1 touchdown.
Former Bassett High School standout quarterback Ja’Ricous Hairston is entering his second season with the Hokies program. He’s been working hard at the tight end position since arriving in Blacksburg. He found himself on the receiving end of a 3-yard touchdown catch in the first half.
Defensively, Keyshawn Burgos was a force to be reckoned with. He ended the afternoon with three sacks, three tackles for loss, one pass break up and one fumble recovery. The Maroon team tallied 6 sacks total. The Orange team had 7 sacks.
“They had good springs and it’s just a matter of getting this next group ready to play and we’re making strides there,” Pry said.
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A skydiver crashed into the Lane Stadium scoreboard before Virginia Tech’s spring football game Saturday.
Virginia Tech officials said on X that the skydiver “was safely secured and is currently stable” following rescue efforts. The incident caused a delay in the start of the spring game.
“Thankful for game days with Hokie Nation and for the Blacksburg and Virginia Tech first responders whose quick actions safely returned today’s parachuter to the ground without injury,” the university said.
The name of the skydiver wasn’t released.
“Our primary focus remains on their well-being,” Virginia Tech officials said in a statement. “We extend our sincere appreciation to the first responders, event staff, and medical personnel for their swift, coordinated and professional response.”
Video footage showed the skydiver’s parachute landing between the “C” and the “H” on the Virginia Tech lettering on top of the scoreboard before first responders rescued him.
CBS News has reached out to the Blacksburg Fire Department for details on the incident.
A much cleaner performance carried Clemson baseball on Friday, as it answered the previous night’s loss with a 5-1 win over No. 9 Virginia.
Michael Sharman set the tone from the start. He kept Virginia off balance all night, working eight innings while giving up just a single run. There weren’t many free passes, and he consistently pitched ahead, which allowed him to stay in control deep into the game. Hayden Simmerson wrapped things up in the ninth without any trouble.
At the plate, Nate Savoie was the difference. He delivered two home runs, including a go-ahead shot later in the game that put Clemson in front for good. His first long ball gave the Tigers an early edge, and he finished with three RBIs on the night.
Virginia managed to pull even midway through, but Clemson quickly responded. The offense strung together quality at-bats, with Bryce Clavon driving in a run and Luke Gaffney continuing his strong weekend with multiple hits. The Tigers created more separation late, adding another run after working a bases-loaded situation.
Clemson moves to 25-15 overall and 6-11 in conference play with the win. The series now comes down to Saturday’s matchup in Charlottesville.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A car crashed into the patio at Murphy’s Irish Pub on the Oceanfront on Friday night.
Virginia Beach medics arrived at the scene around 7:54 p.m. at Murphy’s Irish Pub and found several victims, according to police. All were taken to the hospital with injuries ranging from non-life-threatening to very severe.
Medics are still on the scene, according to News 3’s team onsite.
This is an active scene and an ongoing investigation; News 3’s team will continue providing updates.
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