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The 2026 All‑Upstate baseball teams and player of the year were announced, highlighting top talent from the Greenville, Spartanburg and Anderson regions. Carson Bolemon’s dominant performance led Southside Christian to a Class 4A state championship and earned him top billing.
After a early exit from the Los Angeles Regional, Virginia Tech’s baseball program secures key returnees and adds three promising arms from the Transfer Portal, aiming for a stronger ACC campaign.
With several star linebackers gone, Alabama must rely on returning standouts and new transfers to shape its defensive outlook for the upcoming campaign.
Despite not cracking the top ten in the latest all‑state rankings, a host of South Shore and Brockton‑area players delivered championship seasons, record‑breaking performances and college‑level achievements that keep their names in the conversation.
Virginia Tech is targeting Florida Atlantic’s athletic director Brian White to replace Whit Babcock, with a deal expected before the 2026 football season.
CJ Ohuabunwa, a three‑star linebacker from Greater Atlanta Christian High School, has pledged to the Florida State Seminoles, choosing the ACC powerhouse over Louisville, Kansas and Virginia Tech. His commitment adds depth to the defense and lifts the class to No. 56 nationally.
Notre Dame is emerging as the clear frontrunner for four-star defensive lineman Segun Alexander, who has reclassified from the 2028 to the 2027 class after an official visit weekend and a breakout 2025 campaign.
Former NFL linebacker Xavier Adibi will join the Colorado coaching staff, bringing experience from Virginia Tech and East Texas A&M as the program seeks to fix its inconsistent linebacker play.
With the transfer portal set to close in just over a week, Tennessee has secured its fourth incoming pitcher, while several seniors have exhausted eligibility and several prospects eye the MLB Draft.
Virginia Tech’s men’s basketball program entered the 2025‑26 season with a promising 11‑2 start in non‑conference play, only to see its momentum stall during ACC competition. Injuries and close defeats left the team outside the NCAA Tournament, a result that has become all too familiar for the Hokies in recent years. The NCAA announced an expansion to 76 teams beginning next March, a change that could open a new pathway for Virginia Tech. Early bracketology from CBS Sports placed the Hokies among the ‘Last Four In,’ while ESPN analyst Joe Lunardi kept them on the outside looking in, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding their at‑large prospects. Roster movement has been a focal point of the offseason. Key contributors Amani Hansberry, Tyler Johnson and Ben Hammond are slated to return, providing continuity and experience. Freshmen Neoklis Avdalas and Christian Gurdak, however, have transferred out, prompting the coaching staff to integrate new talent while preserving the core that helped the team start strong. Beyond the court, Virginia Tech’s athletics department announced it would decline any invitation to the NIT, a decision that reflects a shift in strategic priorities. The administration, led by the university’s sports administration, is now focused on aligning resources with a realistic path to NCAA qualification. Fans and analysts alike are hopeful that the combination of a larger tournament bracket, a retooled roster and a clear coaching philosophy will translate into a postseason berth. If the Hokies can translate early-season promise into consistent ACC performance, a return to March Madness may finally materialize.
Florida State enters 2026 with high hopes, relying on pivotal performances from the left tackle, cornerback and linebacker groups to turn roster overhaul into tangible success.
After a chaotic season, the Wildcats have turned over most of their roster, keeping only one returning player while bringing in 13 new faces through the transfer portal.
Virginia Tech will face Old Dominion on September 12 in a matchup that could define the early season trajectory for both teams, with new coaches, transferred quarterbacks and a predicted 35‑21 outcome.
A 2026 quarterback recruit arrives in Blacksburg with a strong Penn State background, poised to reshape the Hokies' offense under Coach James Franklin.
After a promising stint at Penn State and a recruitment link to new head coach James Franklin, Grunkemeyer is slated to stabilize Virginia Tech's offense and lead a talented supporting cast back to contention.
Virginia Tech opens its 2026 football season against VMI on September 5, featuring a revamped coaching staff, a promising quarterback transfer, and key returning players, while VMI seeks to rebound from consecutive losing seasons.
Four‑star forward Davis Cochran, ranked among the nation’s top power forwards, announced a Clemson offer after recent official visits and a flurry of interest from Virginia, Virginia Tech, Tennessee and others.
With a new head coach, a massive roster overhaul and a demanding opening slate, Virginia Tech is poised for a pivotal 2026 campaign.
Four‑star forward Davis Cochran, ranked among the nation’s elite prospects, has added a Clemson offer to a growing list of suitors, sparking heightened attention in the college basketball recruiting landscape.
After a 4-8 debut season, Bill Belichick aims to rebuild the University of North Carolina program, leveraging top recruits and a high-profile rematch against TCU in Ireland to rewrite his legacy.
James Franklin, the newly appointed head coach at Virginia Tech, has quickly transformed the program's recruiting landscape, securing top‑25 and top‑15 classes and positioning the Hokies among the top ten for the 2027 recruiting cycle.
The Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox fell 4-3 to the Cotuit Kettleers in their first loss of the 2026 campaign, dropping to 5-2 as they prepare for a Saturday showdown with the Bourne Braves.
Virginia Tech’s new head coach James Franklin has quickly elevated the program’s recruiting standing, landing top transfer portal classes and climbing to No. 2 among ACC coaches according to Andy Staples.
Logan Chwastyk, a highly ranked center in the Class of 2028, is attracting attention from Duke and dozens of other powerhouse schools, even as he eyes a future beyond the U17 national team.