The Christiansburg High School Blue Demons boys basketball program is in the midst of a competitive 2025-26 season, displaying growth and resilience in Virginia’s Division III River Ridge District. As of mid-January, the Blue Demons hold a solid 10-5 overall record with notable victories over teams like Radford and Pulaski County, and competitive showings against Salem and Hidden Valley. Their balanced play on offense and defense has helped build momentum heading into the latter part of the season.

At the helm is Coach Kevin Cox, a program leader with deep ties to Christiansburg basketball — both as an alumnus and as a coach who has worked to reestablish a winning culture over recent seasons. Under Cox’s guidance, the team has relied on a mix of veteran leadership and emerging talent.

Two central figures from your interview are:

• Senior Guard/Forward Mason King — A senior leader on and off the court, King brings size, experience, and scoring versatility to the Blue Demons. Listed at 6’4”, he plays both on the perimeter and inside when needed, anchoring the team’s backcourt and providing a stabilizing presence in key moments.

• Sophomore Forward/Center Garrett Overbay — One half of the Overbay twins frontcourt duo, Garrett is a significant interior force. At 6’8”, he impacts the game with his ability to score around the rim, rebound, and provide a rim-protecting presence. His contributions this season include double-figure scoring and physical play that have helped Christiansburg secure key wins.

Surrounded by a roster featuring a blend of seasoned seniors and coached sophomores, the Blue Demons exemplify a team in transition: embracing the wisdom of veteran players while integrating young talent poised to define the program’s future.

Your interview captures the dynamic between leadership, development, and competitive ambition — from Coach Cox’s strategic direction to Mason King’s senior responsibility and Garrett Overbay’s breakout contributions, offering listeners a vivid portrait of a team navigating a pivotal season for the Blue Demons.

In this episode, we continue our ODAC men’s lacrosse coverage with Averett University head coach Bryan Habick and student-athletes Zac Coleman and Matthew Clark. Coach Habick, the second head coach in program history, shares his vision for building the Cougars’ lacrosse program, establishing culture, and competing in one of Division III’s toughest conferences.

We also hear directly from Zac and Matthew about their individual journeys to Averett, the experience of helping grow a developing program, and what it’s like to balance academics and athletics at the Division III level.

The conversation dives into the challenges and opportunities of growing lacrosse in Danville and Southside Virginia, the evolving local lacrosse scene, and Averett’s role in expanding the sport in a non-traditional area. It’s an in-depth look at program building, player development, and the student-athlete experience within the ODAC.

Hampden-Sydney men’s basketball has long been defined by discipline, toughness, and consistency—and that standard continues under Head Coach Caleb Kimbrough. In this episode, we sit down with Coach Kimbrough and senior forward Shane Fernald to discuss the culture that drives one of Division III’s most respected programs.

The conversation covers program expectations, player development, and what it takes to compete year after year in the ODAC. Fernald shares insight into leadership as a senior, the responsibility of carrying the Hampden-Sydney tradition, and the daily habits that separate successful teams from great ones. Coach Kimbrough breaks down his approach to coaching, maintaining continuity within a storied program, and preparing his team for the grind of conference play.

A deep dive into culture, accountability, and the standards that define Hampden-Sydney basketball—on and off the floor.