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 Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026