head coach Brent PryWith the third spring game officially over, Hokie fans can get a glimpse of Virginia Tech's power, pace and progress heading into an exciting fall. The culmination of the team's spring practice unfolded with his four vibrant quarters in maroon and orange.
Virginia Tech's new recruits were recognized before the game, and at halftime, the Hokies' Spring Practice Award winners were presented with trophies for their hard work and dedication.
The success of the Maroon team was due to an impressive offensive performance by the running backs PJ Prioleau He led the team in rushing yards with 62, and his longest streak was a 31-yard rushing touchdown for the game's first score. Prioleau scored his second touchdown on a 22-yard receiving touchdown connection. chiron drone.
tight end Jallikas Hairston It also got his name on the board, giving the Maroon team their third touchdown and dominating the Orange team. Drones scored two touchdowns on an impressive 66-yard connection with the running back and finished the game with 122 total yards. malachi thomas.quarterback Dylan Witke He also showed up and had a great performance, completing 5 of 8 passes for 44 yards.
On the Orange team, quarterback William 'Pop' Watson III and ben locklear Watson completed 13 of 21 passes for 130 total yards, including a 3-yard rushing touchdown, and Locklear completed 7 of 11 passes, including a 38-yard connection with a wide receiver. Gained 90 yards. chance fitzgerald.
run back Jeremiah Coney showed off his athleticism, leading the team with 81 rushing yards, including a 33-yard sprint to keep the Orange in the game.running back buddy tralon mitchell He scored his second touchdown on a 2-yard rush.
Defensively, the Maroon team was anchored by defensive linemen. james jennet, had four solo tackles, three tackles for a total loss of eight yards, and earned a sack for a five-yard loss.On the other hand, the cornerback joshua clarke He contributed four solo tackles and one interception, which he returned 15 yards.He was joined by a teammate, a defensive lineman. Kemali Copeland, also got an interception and returned it 13 yards.veteran defensive lineman keyshawn burgos He had an impressive three sacks against Watson for a total loss of 24 yards, and rounded out the defensive effort with four solo tackles and a pass breakup.
Orange team's defense is the star stephon hix He recorded two sacks, a loss of nine yards and three solo tackles.linebacker Darius Taylor He also added a sack for a 5-yard loss, but derrick dandy He also secured a sack for an 8-yard loss.corner back Josh Gholston and receiver ali jennings Contributed with fumble recovery.
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