Tech concludes Hokie Invitational with more strong performances

Deakin Volz's first-place finish and personal best in the pole vault was just one of many tremendous efforts by the Hokies on the final day of their three-day meet

BLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech’s Deakin Volz won the men’s pole vault and Will Kendall finished a surprising second in the men’s high jump to highlight the Hokies’ performances on the final day of the Hokie Invitational held Saturday at Rector Field House.

Torben Laidig (men’s pole vault) and Eszter Bajnok (women’s long jump) also recorded second-place finishes, while Courtney Blanden (400) came in third on a day when the Hokies saw 10 athletes record personal bests. Tech’s athletes recorded 29 personal records over the course of the…