Brooke Leonard
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Award-winning Sports Reporter at WSLS 10 - Virginia Tech alum - Story idea? Email me at [email protected]
Joined August 2009
The Edmunds brothers are out today in Danville handing out lunches- they have just under 1,000 to give away. A great family giving back to the community! . @rell_island6 @maine_savage23 @steelers @BuffaloBills @wsls
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The idea came from @CoachBrooksVT for these shirts tonight. His training staff made them by hand in about four hours. Small gesture that means a lot in support of the @UVAFootball and the Charlottesville community. #HokiesforHoos
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#Hokies Cayla King leaves a roaring Cassell Coliseum for the final time in her career. Probably one of the most underrated players in Coach Brooks’ time at VT. Nothing but heart from her since she arrived.
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UVA: alright guys you have 30 minutes to shoot practice that's it. Me, confused, for 27 of those minutes:
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No Enter Sandman due to NCAA regulations. No problem. Packed house of #Hokies singing it loud and proud for @HokiesWBB! First round of the tournament here we go!
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#Hokies @elizabethkitley’s first ACC game in Cassell was a 76-70 win over UNC in front of 1,939 fans. Today, not an empty seat in the arena. 8,925 got to see a 74-62 win over the same team in her final ACC game in Blacksburg. Full circle.
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Well that’s one way to beat the I-81 traffic! @CoachPryVT making an appearance at Salem vs. Franklin County tonight 🤩
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Nothing will give you chills quite like #Hokies singing Enter Sandman after the song cuts off!
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I really am about to unfollow Buzz it’s like your ex who keeps posting pics and tweeting so you know he’s moved on. .
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#Hokies @TyrellSmith79 with quite the statement in his final Commonwealth Cup game. @HokiesFB bowl eligible, retain the Cup another year.
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#Hokies Rose Micheaux and Matilda Ekh transferred to @HokiesWBB for one year with Kenny Brooks, then decided to stay for their senior years with Megan Duffy. They meant a lot to both programs, but both agree, Blacksburg meant even more to them.
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THIS is what it’s all about. @HokiesWBB showing these girls you can do literally ANYTHING including a Sweet 16 berth. Incredible role models right here in SWVA. #Hokies
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COMMITTED! @Bengal_Football’s Ja’Ricous Hairston (@JaRicous ) running out to Enter Sandman tonight before his bball game. The senior QB will play TE for the #Hokies and says it is his dream school 🤩
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I’ll have more to say tomorrow. Trying to stay present in the fact that I just covered a Sweet 16 and Elite 8 for the first time. And it was my alma mater winning it all. Sometimes words just don’t do the moments justice.
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Special thanks to Coach Beamer for taking the time to talk about @HokiesFB latest hire in @CoachPry_LBU! Quite an endorsement by the legend!
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17 year old me snapped this pic during @HokiesFB media day while starting my new job with @dknachel and @hokiesports. If you’d told me back then I’d still be covering this program 7 seasons later, I would have never believed you… hard work really is the answer to it all 🥺
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I saw the #Hokies discourse on social this weekend and I can understand why fans would feel let down after the loss. But it's not all bad. that is why this sport is so great. I asked Coach Pry about the good in the opener. Take a listen ⬇️
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Good morning world I’m going to Seattle for the Sweet 16 🥹.
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Both TSoule and KT transferred to @HokiesWBB to win championships. But their selfless style of play and pure talent will have them succeeding at the highest level as well. Congrats to two #Hokies for life!.
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Forget in state rivalry, insane crowd for women’s basketball PERIOD.
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WOW! @EvanKHughes says this is the most points scored (105!!!) in a @HokiesWBB away ACC game. Upset DUB over unbeaten-no-more and 13th ranked Georgia Tech! #Hokies.
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The Queen of Cassell @elizabethkitley has arrived in the media room. Her No. 33 jersey will be retired this afternoon. She is by far the most decorated @HokiesWBB player in history!
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If you've been to TSP anytime this season, you've surely met Arthur. He has stolen the hearts of Hokie Nation and @HokiesSoftball and has added sunshine to our weather delays. Full story here:
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#Hokies Megan Duffy has never had a losing season as a head coach. That tradition will continue in her first year with @HokiesWBB. At 16-8, with 5 games to go and a guaranteed one at the ACC tourney, she and the Hokies will finish with a wining season.
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What started as a rumor is now the real thing…. @RoanokeFB takes the field for their first game in front of a packed crowd. LET’S GO!!!!!
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@SamiHill4 told me the only way she'd hang on the rim is if we made the pic go viral. it's on @VT_WBBall #basketball #acc #hokies #senior
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“It’s the greatest tournament on Earth. I’ve been blessed.” Mike Young to Holly Rowe.
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"It's going to kind of be like the night before Christmas. not gonna be a whole lot of stirring going on." . The most Jamie Harless quote ever as he describes the @LBHS_Cavaliers' quiet focus heading to the Class 3 State Championship on Saturday.
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I’m proud of me, the women I work with, and the women and girls I cover! Keep trailblazing ladies 🤩 #NGWSD
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Finally back on Eastern Time. What a wild March. Most fun I’ve ever had in my career. So thankful for the opportunities and so proud of @HokiesWBB and all they accomplished this season. I will never forget it!
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Newest @HokiesFB signees today at @LBHS_Cavaliers! @givens_gunner committed in July, @HunterMclain8 was offered this AM and committed. Both described as “meaner than snakes” on the field by @CoachHarless55. Huge get for the #Hokies and SWVA.
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Georgia Amoore breaks single season 3 pointers made record with 97. Previously held by @____blessed2 who is in attendance tonight. Bound to add more to the record….
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21-year old Brooke is loving that she’s in Greensboro for another @accwbb tournament! This place means so much to me ❤️
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Here we go! An acapella rendition of Enter Sandman to kick the #Hokies NCAA First Round game vs. Marshall off!
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History being made tonight in the Siegel Center. I’m told this is the first all female crew to officiate a boys state final in the entire COUNTRY. Happening right here in VA. Danyelle Smith, Chelisa Painter, Monnazjea Finney-Smith, and Derricka Henry. #trailblazers
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Just heard Bronco Mendenhall address the media for the first time in my life and wow. He could tell me grass is blue and the sky is green and I’d believe him.
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ONE MORE YEAR chant for @georgia_amoore. There’s also an awesome “5hifty” sign in the crowd for her. #Hokies
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Having a BLAST at the game! No clue what the highlights look like but hopefully they’re good!
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My first game covering @HokiesFB 10 years ago ➡️ my most recent game . Lot of learning over the years! Proud to be a woman in sports 🤩❤️
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There are few things more deafening than Cassell Coliseum on the verge of winning free bacon.
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#Hokies - after hearing Coach Pry at #ACCKickoff, who is feeling optimistic? The buzz is this team is very talented. .
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Maaaaannnnn what a weekend! Shout out to the amazing fans who beat the heat, all the special people behind the scenes who made this HUGE event a success (1st ever in bburg) and congrats to the REGION CHAMPS @HokiesSoftball! Back at it in a few days! #Hokies
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Well. today was my last day at @kbzk! So bittersweet but so thankful for my time here. Coaches, athletes, and beyond thank you for letting me tell your stories. Montana, you are the most amazing place. As for what’s next. stay tuned 😊
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Four year anniversary at @wsls! Wildest time of my life but this past year was one of the very best when it came to growth in my career. Proud of myself for sticking through the tough times and learning every day!
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It really is homerun derby up there in Blacksburg. @HokiesSoftball is never out of a game because they're either calling it in 5 innings or can get back up from being down with a quick 3 run homer. INSANE.
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I just love how much Blacksburg loves women’s basketball ❤️ seeing the crowd walking up Beamer Way and knowing there was a time we were begging people to come watch a game. So special.
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All season long it has seemed like the public never believed the greatness that was brewing in Blacksburg. I asked @taylorsoule14 after cutting down the net what she had to say to the people who still don't believe. "We believe, that’s all that matters.” #Hokies
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Selling out a nonconference, 2PM game, with a team we have never competed with before speaks VOLUMES of this football program.
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Megan Duffy came in with straight confidence today! "I've been a winner. I don't know anything else." BOOM! I know the #Hokies loved hearing that this morning.
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#Hokies @CoachBrooksVT showing off his Air Force’s that were painted by a child with cancer at Carilion. They will go up for auction, but he said he might bid himself since they could be his good luck shoes 😅
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Quite the surprise from my @wsls family on my first day back to work! Been four months too long. Feeling the love ❤️
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Check out the line for Game 2! Hard not to get emotional thinking about all the people coming to Blacksburg for @HokiesSoftball. #SupportWomensSports
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So lucky to be a woman in sports today! This is the best job on Earth and I'm so thankful for all the people I've met along the way!!! #NWGSD
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How about @HokiesWBB with their first ACC win & on the road today! Both bball #Hokies beating Miami this weekend.
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We are strong enough to stand tall tearlessly;.We are brave enough to bend to cry.And sad enough to know we must laugh again. We are Virginia Tech. 🧡.
Today, we honor the lives of the 32 students and faculty members who were tragically taken from their loved ones and our community on April 16, 2007. On the 2023 Day of Remembrance, we reflect on the tremendous promise each of them embodied for our world. #VTWeRemember 🧡
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Hi Twitter- I’m back in the Roanoke Valley for awhile working with the @Wsls sports team! Met with @AppySports & @E10Sports today and am so excited to get started on Monday. Feeling so blessed for this opportunity and to be back home ❣️
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The Dog Pound is def the hypest student I’ve seen this season!
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Thankful I had a couple games this season in Cassell. Happy there’s a couple more on the horizon 🤩
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Taking my Big J hat off for a second and come to y’all as a human. Coach Brooks helped shape my career as a student at VT. He let me be the “team reporter” my senior year and showcase a gutsy run to the NIT championship while my bestie was a player. Moments I’ll never forget.
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Check out #HokieNation showing out for @CollegeGameDay. Such a special senior day for @HokiesWBB with the storm before the storm!!!!
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It's been a few days since #Hokies Elizabeth Kitley had her named called at the #WNBADraft. @LVAces GM @NatWillBBall was gracious enough to take the time to hop on a Zoom with me today to chat about why making her an Ace was so important.
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The @HokiesWBB reporter duo you never knew you needed until now. @therealdcunna and I talk the #Hokies matchup with Miami tomorrow and the impact Rose Micheaux will have inside. Coming up on @wsls at 11!
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Been grinding fearlessly for the last decade. Why would I stop now? Set your goals. Vision your future. Believe in yourself. Happy National Girls & Women in Sports Day to all the amazing gals who paved the way and continue to do so. #NGWSD
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Some fellow #Hokies came up to Botetourt today for the @LBHSGirlsBball camp! The squeals of excitement by the campers when @elizabethkitley and @caylanicole22 walked out was so sweet. Lots of @HokiesWBB fans in the building!
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Special moment between @CoachBrooksVT and @____blessed2 following today's win over #2 NC State. Shep had 28 points tonight and helped add their third conference win. #Hokies
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Tomorrow night at 7pm it’s all going down for @HokiesBaseball! Blacksburg hosting the Region AGAIN and the #Hokies will face Wright State first.
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The most decorated @HokiesWBB player @elizabethkitley will have her jersey retired in January when VT hosts Louisville! Well deserved!.
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Me & @NolanKnightJr both up for the @AP Best Sports Operation award this year. They only announced top two finalists, so we both were leaving @The_Greenbrier happy either way. Nolan with the award sweep but proud to have two #Hokies (and friends) recognized 🧡
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I have no words. Just emotional. I loved talking to everyone in Blacksburg today. What a joy of a lifetime to see what we saw tonight ❤️.
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Pretty cool night for the @LBHS_Cavaliers! #Hokies @JM_Squarepants spoke to the basketball team before the game about mindset, mental toughness, hard work and life outside of basketball. Then balled out in a game of knockout at halftime!
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Nothing but happy tears, as @caylanicole22 called it, from the #Hokies locker room. Everyone we talked to is EXTREMELY proud of the team and season. Hear from @georgia_amoore and @taylorsoule14 in just a few minutes on @wsls.
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34 points and 12 rebounds. The Queen of Cassell @elizabethkitley taking it all in after the 61-56 win over Duke. Yes, she scored over half the #Hokies points.
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The replies are NOT it. Proud to be a woman standing around talking about football! The fun part is if you don’t like it you can literally turn off the TV. Magic 🤩.
Who actually wants to watch three women stand around and talk about football? I do not.
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Thanks to @elizabethkitley and @caylanicole22 for giving me the inside scoop on Greensboro eats! I've always wanted to be in a Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives episode and this came pretty darn close. #Hokies if you're heading to the 336, try these spots out.
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I’m at the Coliseum for @HokiesWBB practice this am. Liz Kitley is not here. Unfortunately we do not have any media access today to ask questions. We will have locker room access post game tomorrow. @AppySports @E10Sports
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Lots of love for Cave Spring alum Owyn Dawyot with his first career bucket!!!! Big smile on his face!
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I’ve decided eating healthy is just not worth it. Fresh grain bread I bought 4 days ago has already molded and I’ve been eating it thinking it was flour, and then my RD friend told me to not eat too much tuna because it has Mercury in it. name one bad thing about chicken wings.
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There’s few coaches who remember your name. And there’s even fewer coaches who truly make you feel like you belong, and know your name. That’s Mike and it’s a pleasure and joy working with him!.
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What a nice surprise! Honored and thankful. In great company with people I love working with, too. 🤩.
2024 @NSMASportsMedia Awards finalists: . Virginia Sportscasters. @BillRoth2020 .@spidervoice .@13BrianSmith .@BritMorganTV .@abrookeleonard .@JermaineFerrell .@JohnFreemanUVA .@LaneCtvsports .@marcdavissports .@CBS6SportsSean
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One @HokiesFB practice down and had to get @CoachdjCheetah Cheetah wings from PK’s on the way out! If the #Hokies are as good as these wings, fans will be happy!
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