Blacksburg Bruins and Narrows Green Wave prepare for 2026 football season
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Last updated Aug 25, 2026
The Blacksburg Bruins and Narrows Green Wave are gearing up for the upcoming 2026 high school football season. Each team finished last season with a record of 5-6, with both losing in the quarterfinals of their respective regions. The Bruins, led by first-year Head Coach Phillip Reese, will open their season against Giles on August 28. The Green Wave, under new Head Coach Dakoda Shrader, also begin play on August 28, facing Floyd County. Both teams aim to improve upon last year's performance as they embark on their 2026 schedules.
- •Blacksburg Bruins finished last season with a 5-6 record.
- •Narrows Green Wave also ended last season at 5-6.
- •Both teams lost in their regional quarterfinals last year.
- •Blacksburg starts its season against Giles on August 28.
- •Narrows plays Floyd County on August 28.
- 9:36 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz Preview Tour : Blacksburg Bruins
- 9:33 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz Preview Tour : Narrows Green Wave
"ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Here’s a preview of the 2026 Blacksburg Bruins. Head Coach: Phillip Reese (1st Season) Last Season: 5-6….Lost at George Washington in the Region 4D Quarterfinals 2026 Schedule August 28th – vs. Giles September 4th – at James River September 11th – vs. Floyd County September 18th – at Altavista September 25th […]
"ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Here’s a preview of the 2026 Narrows Green Wave. Head Coach: Dakoda Shrader (1st Season) Last Season: 5-6….Lost at George Wythe in the Region 1C Quarterfinals 2026 Schedule August 28th – vs. Floyd County September 4th – vs. Holston September 11th – at Chilhowie September 18th – vs. Giles September 25th […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 9:36 AM2026 Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz Preview Tour : Blacksburg Bruins
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Here’s a preview of the 2026 Blacksburg Bruins. Head Coach: Phillip Reese (1st Season) Last Season: 5-6….Lost at George Washington in the Region 4D Quarterfinals 2026 Schedule August 28th – vs. Giles September 4th – at James River September 11th – vs. Floyd County September 18th – at Altavista September 25th […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 9:33 AM2026 Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz Preview Tour : Narrows Green Wave
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Here’s a preview of the 2026 Narrows Green Wave. Head Coach: Dakoda Shrader (1st Season) Last Season: 5-6….Lost at George Wythe in the Region 1C Quarterfinals 2026 Schedule August 28th – vs. Floyd County September 4th – vs. Holston September 11th – at Chilhowie September 18th – vs. Giles September 25th […]
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