Virginia continued its drive for in-state football talent Thursday when it took an oral commitment from Luke Bowanko, a 6-foot-5¹₂, 265-pound offensive tackle from Fairfax County’s Centreville High School.

Bowanko became the sixth junior to commit to the Cavaliers, all six from Virginia. There were three Virginians among the 18 seniors who signed with UVa in February.

Bowanko had visited spring games at Virginia and Virginia Tech on back-to-back Saturdays before the Cavaliers on Monday became the first Division I-A team to offer him a scholarship.

"Oh, my goodness, it’s been crazy," said Bowanko, a 3.3 student, of his decision to commit three days after the offer.
Bowanko also plays in the post for the Centreville basketball team, and both of his parents have basketball backgrounds. His father played college basketball and tennis at Frostburg (Md.) State.

— Doug Doughty

RADFORD — The Highlanders extended their winning streak to nine games and set a regular-season school record with 39 wins after sweeping a doubleheader Thursday against Longwood.

Ashley Taylor allowed one run in seven innings as Radford won the opener 2-1. Kristen Shifflett went 2-for-3 and drove in four runs as Radford won the nightcap 7-6.

Virginia Tech’s Dave Cianelli has been named the ACC women’s outdoor track and field coach of the year.

Cianelli led Tech to a sweep of the ACC indoor and outdoor titles for the second straight year. This is the fourth ACC coaching award for Cianelli in that span.

PHILADELPHIA — Donnie Cowart placed 13th in the 3,000 meters at the Penn Relays in a NCAA regional qualifying time of 9:05.97.

Hannah Granger broke her own school record with a 17:47.57 finish in the 5,000 meters.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Virginia attackman Ben Rubeor (26 g) made the all-ACC team for the third time.

Cavalier attackman Danny Glading (21 g, 30 a) and middie Brian Carroll also made the team.

VMI scored a bid to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference tournament when Manhattan beat Saint Joseph’s in double overtime on Wednesday night.

This is the first postseason berth in the program’s history. The tournament will be held May 2-4 in Loudonville, N.Y.

CHARLOTTESVILLE — Virginia defender Claire Bordley, middie Kaitlin Duff, goalie Kendall McBrearty and attacker Ashley McUlloach were named to the all-ACC team.

Virginia Tech attacker Kady McBrearty also made the team.

Duke 19, Va. Tech 6

CHARLOTTESVILLE — Carolyn Davis scored four goals to lead Duke over Virginia Tech in the quarterfinals of the ACC tournament at Scott Stadium.

Jenna Reich and Rachel Culp each scored two goals for the Hokies (4-14).

LYNCHBURG — Washington and Lee scored 10 runs in the fourth inning to rout Virginia Wesleyan 15-4 in the opening game of the ODAC tournament.

Jim Olantholt went 2-for4 and drove in three runs for the Generals (22-10).

— Staff reports