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No. 16 Virginia Downs No. 19 Illinois, 70-61, to Win Continental Tire Main Event
Virginiasports.com LAS VEGAS — No. 16 Virginia (4-0) scored 13 unanswered points late in the second half and held on to defeat No. 19 Illinois (4-1), 70-61, in the championship game of the Continental Tire Main Event Sunday afternoon (Nov. 20) at T-Mobile Arena. Virginia was led by guard Reece Beekman, […]
Virginia Tech falls to College of Charleston, 77-75, in tournament final
Hokies rally from 13-point deficit, come up short on the road Hokiesports.com CHARLESTON, S.C. – Virginia Tech fell to the College of Charleston, 77-75, in the Charleston Classic championship game on Sunday afternoon. After trailing by as many as 13 points in the first half, the Hokies rallied to take […]
Holston scores 3 TDs, Virginia Tech trips up Liberty 23-22
Via Hokiesports.com LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) – Jalen Holston rushed for 99 yards and a career-high three touchdowns and Virginia Tech snapped a seven-game losing streak by surprising Liberty 23-22 on Saturday. The Hokies’ defense, maligned during the lengthy losing skid, came up with two big stops in the final minutes to preserve […]
Correction
A story in this week’s issue of The Patriot and on our website indicates parking will be available at the Central Gym in Pulaski when the Town of Pulaski begins it West Main Street water line project. That is not correct. Three parking areas will be available downtown, including the […]
Obituary for Rhondie Dean Ousley
Rhondie Dean Ousley, age 57 of Hiwassee passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022 in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born January 19, 1965 in Pulaski, he is the son of Joeann Duncan Ousley and the late Charlie Estel Ousley, Sr. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death […]
Second-Half Shooting Lifts Cavaliers Over No. 5 Baylor, 86-79
Virginiasports.com LAS VEGAS — After making just one 3-pointer in the first half, No. 16 Virginia (3-0) went 8-for-12 from deep in the final 20 minutes to knock off No. 5 Baylor (3-1) 86-79 Friday evening (Nov. 18) at the Continental Tire Main Event from T-Mobile Arena. Virginia was led by […]
Mutts records double-double in Virginia Tech’s 61-59 win against Penn State
Hokies advance to Charleston Classic championship game with four players in double figures Hokiesports.com CHARLESTON, S.C. – Behind the second Justyn Mutts double-double in two games, Virginia Tech advanced to the Charleston Classic championship with a 61-59 win over Penn State on Friday afternoon. In addition to Mutts’ 10 points and 12 boards, the […]
Obituary for Roy Ken Hunter
Roy Ken Hunter, age 85 of Pulaski County, died Friday November 11, 2022 at Kroontje Warm Hearth Village in Blacksburg. Roy was born on August 30, 1937, in Sanford, North Carolina, and was the son of the late Bertie Mae Knott Hunter and the late Frank Norris Hunter. Roy was […]
PCHS Sports Schedule
Monday 11/21/22 Girls Basketball Scrimmage: Pulaski Co. @ Northside JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Tuesday 11/22/22 Girls Basketball Scrimmage: Pulaski Co. @ Lord Botetourt JV @ 6 pm, Varsity @ 6 pm Wednesday 11/23/22 Boys Basketball Scrimmage: Pulaski Co. @ Liberty-Bedford JV @ 1:30 pm, Varsity @ 1:30 pm Thursday 11/24/22 Thanksgiving: Have a Blessed Day!! […]
New supervisors sworn in Friday
The three winners in this month’s Board of Supervisors elections participated Friday in a swearing in ceremony at the County Administration Building in Pulaski. Chris Stafford (Cloyd District), Mike Mooney (Massie District) and Jeff Reeves (Robinson District) were sworn in individually by Maetta Crewe, Pulaski County Circuit Court Clerk. Stafford […]
Cougars Inconsistent in Scrimmages
By RODNEY YOUNG The Patriot DUBLIN – The young Cougar boys basketball team on Thursday went up against Abingdon and Lord Botetourt in a couple of scrimmages. They looked young and inexperienced because they are that. The first scrimmage saw the Abingdon Falcons, behind 7’0” center Evan Ramsey’s 31 points, […]