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The Salem native returns home to lead the Titans program.

Titans head football coach tells 10 Sports he's retiring from the coaching ranks.

Auburn Eagles win 6th straight Class 1 volleyball title, Hidden Valley goes back-to-back in Class 3

WATCH: Hidden Valley, Auburn return to VHSL Volleyball State Championship

Regarded as the top volleyball player in the state, Caleigh Ponn made her commitment to K-State official on Wednesday.

Class 1 defending state champion Auburn also advanced to the Region 1C final.

The Titans have a strong senior group coupled with a coach with nearly three decades of experience.

Titans senior Caleigh Ponn reached 2,000 career kills.

Caleigh Ponn had 19 kills in the Titans 3-1 victory.

Titans focused on returning to a higher standard of play.

WATCH: Cave Spring gets girls lacrosse win against rival Hidden Valley

The Spartans finished first with Cave Spring finishing second.

Auburn claimed its 5th consecutive while the Raiders claim their first in program history.

Auburn and Altavista to play each other in Class 1 final on Saturday.

The Spartans defeated Eastside 3-0 and will host Auburn in the Class 1 semifinals on Tuesday.

Hidden Valley's Sarah Thomson will take her lacrosse skills to Virginia Tech.

The Titans and Cavaliers move into Region semifinal action with wins.

Normally a 3-0 Volleyball win in HS is a whitewash. The situation in the River Ridge final was far from that.

Titans head coach Carla Ponn was recognized for recently reaching 550 career wins.

The rising Hidden Valley junior is the reigning Class 3 Volleyball Player of the Year.

The first round of the Northside Invitational was underway Wednesday.

Hidden Valley and Glenvar both advance to the state semifinals on the volleyball court.

The Titans win Region 3D, Glenvar and Appomattox will play for the Region 2C crown.

Hidden Valley defeated Blacksburg 3-1 to secure the River Ridge District regular season and tournament titles.

The game’s final score was 41-7, Cougars.

The Titans hope to improve on a 7-win season with a more balanced offensive attack.

Southwest Virginia proved once again its dominance in spring competition, bringing home seven titles back to the area.

The scene is certainly set for a SW Virginia gold rush of state spring sports medals. No less than a dozen squads have advance to the state finals. Here’s a rundown of our local teams that were in action on State Semifinal Friday.

The Titans

Cave Spring beat Hidden Valley in boys soccer on Thursday, 5-0.

Hidden Valley had five spring athletes sign their National Letter of Intent Friday. Swimmer Meagan Baxley is off to Washington and Lee, Titan goalie Rio Jarrett is going to Concord University, and three lacrosse players are moving on. Landon Blackshear to Bridgewater, Tyler Duffey to Averett, and Connor McGarry to Pfeiffer University.

Salem beat Hidden Valley on Tuesday 13-5 at Kiwanis Field.

Hidden Valley Quarterback Sam Dragovich scored four times on his way to our Week 3 honor.

The Cavaliers pulled away from Hidden Valley in a non-District matchup.

Patrick Henry beat Hidden Valley 73-28.

On Wednesday, nearly a dozen area student athletes signed their National Letter of Intent for the early signing period.

Rustburg beat Hidden Valley in Class 3 State Semifinals, 3-2.

The Cavaliers beat 4-seed Hidden Valley 41-6.

The Titans sweep the Carroll Co. Cavaliers in 3 for the region crown.

Wednesday marked the fall signing day, meaning all athletes outside of football could sign their National Letter of Intent.

Hidden Valley beat Bassett Thursday 3-0, 25-13, 25-14, 25-9. Head Coach Carla Ponn earned her 501st win as well.

The Spartans are looking to make a deep playoff run and weren’t slowed down on Friday night.

It was a strong showing for Christiansburg in Roanoke County on Friday night.

On Friday night, the Patrick Henry Patriots beat the Hidden Valley Titans.

Hidden Valley beat Pulaski County, 28-20.

Hidden Valley downed Cave Spring in three games, 25-20, 25-14, and 25-16.

Nobody said it’s easy to be perfect.

Hidden Valley defended its home turf, winning over Glenvar in a close game with a score of 55-51.

Titans Faith Mitchell sets milestone as Hidden Valley blanks Salem.

Hidden Valley defeated Northside in Week 3 with a score of 42-7.

Hidden Valley won 3-1, 23-25, 29-27, 25-15, 25-10. Cam Davenport had 30 kills and 13 digs, Caleigh Ponn had 10 kills 15 digs, and Faith Mitchell had 26 assists.

Hidden Valley left no doubt on Friday night, beating William Byrd, 42-10.

The Titans volleyball team wants to take the final step after falling in the state semifinals in the spring season.

Three Titan soccer players signed college letters on Thursday.

The Rustburg Red Devils beat Hidden Valley Tuesday in the Class 3 Volleyball State Semifinals 3-1: 25-16, 27-25 (HV), 25-19, 25-21.

Titans advance to Region 3D Championship after its 3-0 win over Northside.

The Rockbridge County volleyball team claimed their fourth straight Valley District Tournament championship on Thursday, beating Spotswood 25-17, 25-12, 25-14.

Cave Spring ended its three-game winning drought with a close game against Hidden Valley.

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – Salem left little doubt about which team was better on Friday night. The Spartans offense put up 42 points while the defense held the Titans to zero points.

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ROANOKE, Va. – Christiansburg is now 1-2 on the year, after a win Friday night against Hidden Valley. The Blue Demon defense stayed strong and held the Titans to 0 points in the 26-0 victory.

Brooke Leonard is the newest addition to the 10 Sports team, joining in June 2019. Copyright 2021 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. WATCH: Hidden Valley volleyball wins in three over ChristiansburgIf you need help with the Public File, call 540-512-1558.

Brooke Leonard is the newest addition to the 10 Sports team, joining in June 2019. Copyright 2021 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – On Tuesday night, the Patrick Henry Patriots beat the Hidden Valley Titans, 14-6. Patrick Henry opens 2021 season with a home win over Hidden Valley Patriots beat the Titans, 14-6If you need help with the Public File, call 540-512-1558.

over Dameon Robinson (Carroll County) 4-7, Jr. (Fall 2:48)Xavier Williams (Lord Botetourt) 5-2, So. (NC)Bryan Taylor (Christiansburg) 4-0, Sr. over Will Quesenberry (Northside) 4-3, Sr. (Fall 2:09)Bryan Taylor (Christiansburg) 4-0, Sr. over Will Quesenberry (Northside) 4-3, Sr. (Fall 2:09)2nd Place - Will Quesenberry of Northside2nd Place - Will Quesenberry of NorthsideEvan Elliott (Northside) 1-3, So. over Sam Francis (Lord Botetourt) 5-2, Sr. (Dec 8-4)Jake Baier (Christiansburg) 3-0, So. over Sam Francis (Lord Botetourt) 5-2, Sr. (Dec 8-4)JJ Pociask (Christiansburg) 4-1, So. (Dec 5-4)WATCH: VHSL Region 3D wrestling tournament in Christiansburg Christiansburg takes home the team title, advances 9 to State TournamentsIf you need help with the Public File, call 540-512-1558.

Brooke Leonard is the newest addition to the 10 Sports team, joining in June 2019. Copyright 2021 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. WATCH: Northside beats Hidden Valley High School hoops in full swing on FridayIf you need help with the Public File, call 540-512-1558.

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