Brittany Morgan

2 weeks ago | wdbj7.com | Brittany Morgan

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - After securing a win in Game One of the best of three series, the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs couldn’t find a rhythm in the remaining two games against the Knoxville Ice Bears, resulting in elimination from the SPHL playoffs in the first round. In the deciding game three, Carson Gallagher evened the score in the first period, scoring the first goal of the playoffs at the Berglund Center for the Dawgs. Tommy Munichiello would reach the back of the net in the third period.

2 weeks ago | wdbj7.com | Brittany Morgan

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - It’s a headline we could seemingly recycle every April, as the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs are playoff bound once again!This year, the Dawgs are looking to return the President’s Cup to the Star City after losing as defending champions last year in the SPHL semifinals. “We’ve got a great group here. You work all year, and then playoffs are quick. You’ve got to be prepared for game one, and in a best of three series, things happen,” begins Roanoke head coach Dan Bremner begins.

3 weeks ago | wdbj7.com | Brittany Morgan

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - With a mix of returning and debuting talent- and a new manager, the hopes are high for the ballclub that is eager for first pitch. “I think we’re going to be good,” says Salem Red Sox General Manager Allen Lawrence. “We’ve got some returning guys, and at this level, when you have some returners, some veterans on the staff so to speak, I think it’s a sign of good things to come.”16 returners occupy the 30-man roster for the low single-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox.

Aug 16, 2024 | wdbj7.com | Brittany Morgan

SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - The first ever practice of the new Roanoke College football team took place Friday afternoon. The Maroons will play five club football games this upcoming fall before officially joining the ODAC next year. Clifton Forge native Bryan Stinespring was named the head coach earlier this year, and this was the first time his new team was officially together.

Aug 12, 2024 | wdbj7.com | Brittany Morgan

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Heritage football is preparing for another season with coach Brad Bradley leading the charge. The Pioneers finished the 2023 season in the Region quarterfinals, falling on the road to Turner Ashby. It’s a shorter run than Coach Bradly and company would like to see this year, having a group with another year of high school ball under its belt. “We were really young last year,” he begins. “We started a lot of sophomores and actually two freshmen at the end of the year.