John Appicello is the Sports Director for WSLS 10, focusing on local sports news in Roanoke, Virginia. With a passion for covering high school and college athletics, John provides in-depth coverage of games, player profiles, and sports-related events in the area.
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Roanoke, Virginia, United States (Local)
John Appicello's coverage is primarily focused on local sports, especially high school and college level athletics in the Virginia area. He frequently covers events such as high school football and basketball games, as well as college-level bowl games.
Given his focus on event coverage and expert commentary, he would likely be interested in pitches that offer insights into upcoming local sporting events or feature interviews with coaches, players, or experts who can provide unique perspectives on the teams and competitions he covers.
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By: Brooke Leonard, John Appicello
Carroll County, George Wythe, Fort Chiswell girls advance BLACKSBURG, Va. – Virginia Tech hosted the Region 3D and 1C girls' semifinals on Thursday.
By: Brooke Leonard, John Appicello, Eric Johnson
Defending state champion Northside returns to the state semifinals as well
ROANOKE, Va. – At the home of the Celtics, the Roanoke Catholic girl's basketball team is proving it's now how you start but rather, how you finish.
By: Lauren Helkowski, John Appicello
Welcome to Appitude , a sports commentary show from our very own John Appicello — or as you know him, Appy.
By: Eric Johnson, John Appicello
RICHMOND, Va. – The Auburn boys basketball team fell to the defending Class 1 state champs Lancaster 65-59 in the Siegel Center on the campus of VCU in Richmond.
Highlanders will face Presbyterian in Sunday Finals Radford Women advance to Big South Final
Virginia Tech got 20 from Lynn Kidd in a 74-58 win Blacksburg, Va. – Coach Mike Young told the press after his team's loss to Florida
By: John Appicello, Eric Johnson
Women's NCAA Tournament Round of 32 Blacksburg, Virginia – It's halftime in Blacksburg where the Virginia Tech Hokies trail Baylor 34-28 in the second round of the NCAA Women's Tournament.
Pedulla, Collins join Kidd in transfer portal Blacksburg, Va – The Hokies' starting five is officially in jeopardy --in its entirety.
By: Lauren Helkowski, John Appicello
On Wednesday, 10 News announced the first of two WSLS scholarship winners — judged on academics, activities, and community service.
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