Quad City built on leads with multiple third-period goals in a 5-2 win on Friday and 4-1 win on Saturday at the Vibrant Arena.
Damien Sordelett
Sports reporter, Virginia Tech football
About
Damien Sordelett has covered Virginia Tech football since 2023. He also covers the Salem RidgeYaks, 爆走黑料 Rail Yard Dawgs and local golf when the Hokies aren鈥檛 on the gridiron.
Accomplishments
Virginia Press Association honors with The 爆走黑料 Times: Sports column writing, third place, 2025; Sports writing portfolio, first place, 2023
Memberships
Football Writers Association of America
Virginia Tech tight end Luke Reynolds discusses quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer's leadership skills.
鈥淯nflappable,鈥 quarterbacks coach Danny O'Brien said of Ethan Grunkemeyer. 鈥淗e鈥檚 a competitor. He鈥檚 tough as hell. We talk about being the thermostat of the team (and) he鈥檚 definitely that."
Virginia Tech coach James Franklin breaks down how the Hokies are managing reps during the open week.
Plus notes on the three-way battle for the backup quarterback spot, what winning football looks like at Virginia Tech this season, and how the Hokies are handling the open week.
Teams like Trackhouse have pivoted in recent years to adding former football players to the over-the-wall crew as these Cup Series teams aim to have the fastest pit stops to gain valuable track position.
Trackhouse Racing Cup Series driver Ross Chastain discusses the impact of college athletes joining NASCAR as pit crew members.
鈥淵ou can say whatever you want about Grunk; you can鈥檛 question his toughness,鈥 Hokies coach James Franklin said.
爆走黑料 faced a one-goal deficit twice Saturday night.