Good morning! A man with a plan: football’s new defensive coordinator Sam Siefkes. Read about his plans for the 2025 season here.

What else are we covering into today’s edition, Hokies?

🏆 Scholarship awards
🥎 Stats so far
🦃 And much, much more!

🔼 Scholarships. Two Hokies have been selected as 2025 Weaver-James-Corrigan-Swofford Postgraduate Scholarship Award recipients. Anna Summers and Charlotte Cartledge are two of 35 Atlantic Coast Conference student-athletes who received the award.

🏆 Here’s more about the award.

🔼 Stat Check. The softball team has been making big moves in the early season. The Hokies posted their NCAA-leading 11th shutout, third-ranked win and eighth run-rule victory.

Following a sellout of every home game last fall, be sure to secure your spot in the iconic Lane Stadium by purchasing season tickets now. Whether renewing or buying for the first time, act fast to guarantee your seat in Lane for seven must-see matchups!

Get in the game by making a Pledge Per for your favorite Hokie sport in 2025! There's never been a better way to follow along and support your favorite team. All pledges will be charged at the end of each team's respective season.

🤔 HOKIE TRIVIA

Hokie Spotlight. Senior softball player Bre Peck is a combination of raw talent and athletic ability. Learn all about Peck here.

So far this season, Peck has ___ hits.

Think you got it? Scroll to the bottom and find out!

🟠 HUNGER DRILLS

Workout Time. Phase One of offseason football workouts started this week. The workouts, which are commonly known as the Hunger Drills, focus on improving agility, showcasing strength, and lighting a competitive fire amongst student-athletes. 

🏈 Learn more about the Hunger Drills.

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📅 THE DAYS AHEAD

Friday, February 28

🏊 Swim & Dive at Last Chance Meet 
⚾️ Baseball vs. Indiana State @ 12pm ET
🥎 Softball vs. Villanova @ 3/5:30pm ET
🎾 Men’s Tennis at North Carolina @ 4pm ET

Saturday, March 1

🏊 Swim & Dive at Last Chance Meet
👟 Track & Field ACC Championships
🥍 Lacrosse vs. Boston College @ 11am ET
⚾️ Baseball vs. Kent State @ 12pm ET
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Syracuse @ 12pm ET | Tickets
🥎 Softball vs. Penn State @ 5:30pm ET

Sunday, March 2

👟 Track & Field ACC Championships
🎾 Women’s Tennis at SMU @ 1pm ET
🎾 Men’s Tennis at Duke @ 12pm ET
🥎 Softball vs. James Madison/Radford @ 12:30/3pm ET
🏀 Women’s Basketball at Clemson @ 2pm ET
⚾️ Baseball at East Carolina @ 3:30pm ET

🦃 Click here to view the entire Virginia Tech Athletics Calendar.
🦃 Game promotions schedule.

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 21!

🦃 Have a great Friday!