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Coalfield Dreams book signing Sat. Dec 13th, 2008
Dec 12, 2008 - 3:43 AM - by Lance


Local sports guru and writer for the VA Mountaineer, BDT, and BHC...Lloyd Combs...has finished his long awaited book project entitled - Coalfield Dreams: A sports history of Buchanan County, VA

Lloyd will be doing a book signing at the Vansant Food City in Vansant VA from 3pm to 6pm on this Saturday Dec. 13th, 2008

If you have never met Lloyd, it is worth... [Read More]
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In the end, heartbreak for Clintwood
Dec 07, 2008 - 12:40 AM - by Lance


SALEM, Va. – Rick Mullins’ voice was almost completely drowned out by the commotion erupting from the home team’s victorious crowd.

The Clintwood coach’s... [Read More]
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Basketball: Grundy wins double OT thriller vs. Haysi to improve to (1-1)
Dec 06, 2008 - 6:07 PM - by Lance
GRUNDY, Va. – Haysi’s 30th and final turnover sealed its fate.

Grundy saved its best defense for the final stages of a 67-63, double-overtime win over the Tigers Friday night.

The Golden Wave forced Haysi into 16 turnovers in the final 16 minutes, including the fourth quarter and the two extra periods.

The final one came as the Tigers tried to get the ball in the hands of its leading scorer Chris Fleming. The ball went out of bounds with 5.9 seconds... [Read More]
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G-Men edge Bears 60-56 to open basketball season
Dec 04, 2008 - 4:17 AM - by Lance


Bland County’s Nick Leighton blocks a shot attempt by Graham’s Cole Sarver during the G-Men’s 60-56 win on Tuesday night. Graham’s Ryan Woodson (50) looks on.


ROCKY GAP, Va. — Not a bad start to the season for the Graham G-Men, and especially for sophomore Jordan Bryan.

Bryan collected 16 points, 10 rebounds, six steals and... [Read More]
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Graham High Teacher and Baseball Coach Morgan Clay Campbell passes away at age 53
Dec 04, 2008 - 4:00 AM - by Lance



BLUEFIELD, Va. — A figure in area athletics described as “a nice, kind gentleman” is being remembered this week following his death on Sunday (Nov. 30th, 2008) at his home.

Funeral services for Graham High School teacher and baseball coach Morgan Clay Campbell, 53, will be held Thursday morning.

Graham principal John O’Neal said on Tuesday... [Read More]
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Greenwave Backed by a League of Fans
Dec 04, 2008 - 3:49 AM - by Lance


CLINTWOOD, Va. – For this one week, everything in this small town, including the Christmas season, is taking a back seat to football.

Just check out the shops along Main Street. The green-and-gold messages scribbled in shoe polish across storefront windows convey one universal message: Greenwave pride.

“Greenwave football is the town of Clintwood and has... [Read More]
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Greenwave Ready to Win State Title for LPD Community
Dec 01, 2008 - 3:52 AM - by Lance


It’s tired. It’s old. It’s such the cliché.

But ask any Clintwood football player about the team’s success this season, and chances are it’s the answer you will hear.

“Take it one game at a time,” senior running back Chris Robinson said. “We wanted to go at it one game at a time.”

“We just took it one game at a time,” agreed Heath Counts,... [Read More]
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Richlands falls to Brookville 47-0
Nov 30, 2008 - 3:30 AM - by Lance



LYNCHBURG, Va. – Richlands senior quarterback Joel Elswick entered Stinger Stadium longing for a storybook performance.

The opponent for Richlands, top-ranked Brookville, was fueled by three NCAA Division I prospects and a bad memory.

“[Brookville] was by far the best team we’ve seen,” Elswick said. “We had to play a near-perfect game to win, and... [Read More]
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Good Tradition For Greenwave
Nov 30, 2008 - 3:21 AM - by Lance


Justin Hamilton rushed for more than 3,000 yards during his career at Clintwood.

He was named a first-team all-state running back and defensive back in high school, before starting at safety for Virginia Tech during college. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns and recently played for the Washington Redskins.

“[But] I’d give my whole career back,”... [Read More]
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Clintwood Puts Clamps On Holston
Nov 30, 2008 - 3:17 AM - by Lance



CLINTWOOD, Va.
– Holston High School football coach Jason Matlock succinctly and honestly summed up his latest opponent on Saturday afternoon.

“Top to bottom, that’s the best football team we’ve played all year,” he said, referring to Clintwood.

The Greenwave used a stingy defense and balanced offensive attack to overwhelm Holston as... [Read More]
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