Dawgs home for playoffs tonight; Tech fans cheer UVA’s title Gene Marrano April 10, 2019 1 minute read The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs have a tall order in the first round of the SPHL playoffs – they have to win two of three games from the Peoria Rivermen. And one thing that can muster bipartisan support is UVA’s win in the National title game: Share: Post navigation Previous: Latest gun found at ROA is part of growing national trendNext: Local celebrities “tip-off” tomorrow for a good cause Related Stories United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026