Riley Fox Digital Portfolio

BLACKSBURG,VA --For the Virginia Tech Women's Club Soccer team, the spring semester provides a much deserved break from the chaos of the National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) season.  After a successful season which led them to the National Tournament in Austin, Texas last November, the Hokies competed in the open bracket and came up just short of the title, falling in the semifinal match to eventual runners-up, Missouri.  Although they opted not to join the Collegiate Club Soccer (CCS) Spring League as their men’s team did, the Hokies still have an action-packed spring ahead. They practice twice a week to maintain fitness for upcoming matches and tournaments. To encourage regular participation, the team has scheduled friendly matches against local schools. On March 2, they traveled to Harrisonburg to face James Madison University, suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of the Lady Dukes. Additional friendlies are yet to be determined, but the t...

BLACKSBURG,VA -- A kid's dream is to always play the sport they love at the professional level. And before you make it professionally, for most athletes collegiate athletics is the first step. Although a staggering 7% of women's high school athletes make it to the collegiate level, Mallory became a part of that 7%. Her journey is one to remember and sets the example for students who love their sport to never give up, because the right opportunity will be out there for the taking if the work is put in. This story is a culmination of her soccer experience, and some insights from past and current teammates on the type of person she is on and off the field. Enjoy this package! Riley Fox, Virginia Tech School of Communication