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VTChip VTChip OP
May 05, 2026 at 10:26 PM ET
Softball had an AWESOME night at the Gobblers tonight
The Gobblers is an annual award night for VT athletes - kind of a ESPY award night for Hokies. Virginia Tech Softball was honored with a number of awards. Hopefully I can post some of the pictures.

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Sonyesman
2mo
We absolutely have the most athletic softball team in the country.
They all look like they should be in a commercial for health and beauty.
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Hokie-2x
2mo
And character.
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vt49701
2mo
So awesome that they earned the bye and were able to attend!
VTChip VTChip OP
2mo
Both Emma Lemley and Kylie were name Scholar Athletes
They are both very deserving. I think this may be Kylie's third year of winning that award.
VTChip VTChip OP
2mo
Team Picture at the event
Good lookin' bunch!
laphroaig laphroaig
2mo
Nice BUT. . . is that little Anni in the back? Holding an award?
Italian Stallion Italian Stallion
2mo
Looks like we are missing Luginbill, Gagliardi, Bishop, and Fisher.
SarahVTHokie24 SarahVTHokie24
2mo
I've always said we have the hottest softball team
In the country
Atlee Hokie Atlee Hokie
2mo
The picture just reminded me of a question.
Does the softball team have a student trainer assigned? I know the women's basketball team used too. My daughter was a student trainer for the women's basketball team, 95-96, 96-97, 97-98. Her Sophomore, Junior, and Senior years. She was a busy young lady her sophomore & Junior years, because she was also a Color Guard for the Marching Virginians her Freshmen, Sophomore, and Junior years. Also, is this when the athletes, who have earned them, get their letters? ** Edited by Atlee Hokie at 5/6/2026, 12:26:54 AM
VTChip VTChip OP
2mo
I believe letters happen at a different time - maybe in the fall
I’m not 100% sure on the student trainer question. I have seen a young lady hanging out with Kristen Mathis, our primary trainer.. Your daughter certainly had a full plate. Congratulations to her.
Atlee Hokie Atlee Hokie
2mo
They really clean up well. :-) Good looking bunch of ladies.
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RJHokie
2mo
Where was the event held?
VTChip VTChip OP
2mo
Its usually at the Moss Center/Center for the Arts
VTChip VTChip OP
2mo
And the Award for Breakthrough of the Year goes to...
Bree Carrico, VT Softball
VTChip VTChip OP
2mo
And the Award for Women's Rookie of the Year goes to....
Jordan Lynch, VT Softball.
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RJHokie
2mo
But Jordan is a sophomore who started last season.
VTChip VTChip OP
2mo
Rookie of the Year is always a year behind
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RJHokie
2mo
Ok, but why?
VTChip VTChip OP
2mo
Because it is usually held in April - before the season ends
vatechcowpatty vatechcowpatty
2mo
Which is always true, but how can Bre be breakout layer of the year? She
redshirted?
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GBOHokie
2mo
Maybe we can fool everyone and keep her another year. 😊
laphroaig laphroaig
2mo
Shush now. Some things are best left unsaid! :-)
laphroaig laphroaig
2mo
You know that's too much math for RJ don't you. :-)
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nkhooch
2mo
Great! Seems like Bree's breakthrough year and Lynch's rookie year are two
different seasons. What am I missing?
laphroaig laphroaig
2mo
Just celebrate. Don't question why when things are good! :-)
VTChip VTChip OP
2mo
Preach, my friend!
VTChip VTChip OP
2mo
Rookie of the Year is always a year behind
The Gobblers are always held before the season ends so it always seems like it's a year behind.
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nkhooch
2mo
But, only the rookie award. Kylie also current?
VTChip VTChip OP
2mo
I believe that’s true. Golden Gobbler is a BIG DEAL.
I’m not sure all the specifics and details of each award. I just saw the posts on Instagram and was excited to share and celebrate. I do know these are great accomplishments for each winner and I know the team is happy and proud of their teammates. I’m especially glad that the team earned the bye in the ACCT and was able to attend and celebrate together. Let’s just share the joy and congratulate the players and parents when you see them. They rock! ** Edited by VTChip at 5/6/2026, 8:07:31 AM
laphroaig laphroaig
2mo
Some people are asking for verification like they're afraid there's gonna
be a recount and the award will have to be returned. Stop with the questions already. Celebrate! Post not directed at you, Chip
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nkhooch
2mo
I haven’t heard anyone NOT celebrating or trying to verify the results.
It’s just curiosity. The attribute that drives innovation and scientific discovery. There is nothing wrong with the way they do it. It just seems odd that they would need a full season to give one performance award but not another. So, if Jordan Lynch had transferred after her freshman year, would they still give her the award this year? If Bree transfers she will already have hers. I am pretty sure they have thought this through and have a good reason. People are just wondering what the thought was. Goodness knows we have discussed more trivial things on here. If Chip tires of addressing questions or doesn’t know the specific rationale, he can always ignore them.
laphroaig laphroaig
2mo
Said "LIKE" they were not "THAT" they were.
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GoFightingGobblers
2mo
I think Emma Lemley received an award for academic achievement this year
So that award is obviously based on last year's info.
VTChip VTChip OP
2mo
Emma is in grad school this year
And since Kylie also received a Scholar Athlete Award it might be current. I truly don't know.
VTChip VTChip OP
2mo
And the Award for the Golden Gobbler goes to....
The Golden Gobbler is an honor for two student-athletes (one man and one woman) that have excelled in competition, in the classroom and in serving others, and embody the true definition of a Hokie. The ladies award goes to... Kylie Aldridge, VT Softball
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HokieAvalanche
2mo
Congrats to Kylie! 👏👏👏
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BEST2VT
2mo
That’s terrific, happy for her!
laphroaig laphroaig
2mo
But of course it goes to Kylie. Very well-deserved!