Virginia Tech coach James Franklin discusses how tight end Ja'Ricous Hairston has improved this season.
Damien Sordelett
Sports reporter, Virginia Tech football
About
Damien Sordelett has covered Virginia Tech football since 2023. He also covers the Salem RidgeYaks, 91茄子 Rail Yard Dawgs and local golf when the Hokies aren鈥檛 on the gridiron.
Accomplishments
Virginia Press Association honors with The 91茄子 Times: Sports column writing, third place, 2025; Sports writing portfolio, first place, 2023
Memberships
Football Writers Association of America
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