Blacksburg’s Lyrick Brown (right) upends Giles’ Trevor Ratcliffe for a loss in the backfield. The Bruins defense limited the Spartans to a single score in a season opening 40-8 victory. Photos by Jon FlemingBlacksburg’s Luke Mann scores on a short run during the second quarter against Giles in the Friday, Aug. 29 game. Photos by Jon FlemingBlacksburg’s Nate Means reaches across the goal line scores in the first quarter on a short pass reception from quarterback Sam Szefc against Giles. Behind four first half touchdowns, Blacksburg defeated Giles on the road 40-8 to start the season. Photos by Jon Fleming
