Top Story GIRLS BASKETBALL Franklin County girls basketball coach leaving for Roanoke College Mark Berman Jul 30, 2026 Jul 30, 2026 Updated Jul 30, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Two months ago, Tessa Hampton was hired as the girls basketball coach at Franklin County High School. 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Virginia Tech gives contract extensions to Young, Duffy, D'Amour, Robie, Lopez Miro Mike Young is no longer entering the final year of his contract.
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