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Ready for Football
Bluefield researcher and 7 others reacted to Mountain Football for a topic
Thats because you have been watching Tazewell football all these years.😂 *I'm just picking but couldn't pass it up lol8 points -
Ready for Football
Jags52 and 7 others reacted to Liam McPoyle for a topic
SWVA SOCCER RECIPE Ingredients: 1-22 Unskilled and overly aggressive players 2 Woefully ignorant, yet vocal fan bases 1-2 Obnoxious coaching staffs 1-3 Incompetent officials Instructions: Mix thoroughly and place both fan bases on the same side of the field for 90 minutes. Watch from a safe distance and ENJOY!8 points -
Two huge passings this week
Mountain Football and 6 others reacted to cityofRaven for a topic
Grim news this morning seeing that prolific kicking coach Doug Blevins has passed. Heard they found cancer on him too late. He is the second coaching legend with local ties to pass this week. Tony Colobro passed earlier this week as well. Coach Colobro had his hand on a number of programs, both high school and collegiate and was a tremendous man. RIP to these two great men.7 points -
Kudos to the Va High kids for not backing down. Listening to these announcers try to validate what JM is doing is sickening. They, and the VHSL, should be ashamed of themselves for doing what they're doing. That wasn't a true 2A championship game that was just played.6 points
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john marshall girls team
RoundBall1982 and 5 others reacted to cityofRaven for a topic
I remember when half of the Euro League played at Twin Springs... But yeah, this doesn't happen anywhere other than at John Marshall.6 points -
Ready for Football
stu_bean and 4 others reacted to cityofRaven for a topic
Soccer may the worst waste of resources on the planet.5 points -
Related to Tazewell Football-The Amish Tragedy That Made National News
cityofRaven and 3 others reacted to EH31 for a topic
Gofundme charges a pretty standard 2.9% for the credit card transaction plus $0.30 cents. example: If you donate $100 to a Gofundme campaign then the recipient would get $96.80. As crowdsourcing goes, they are one of the lowest when it comes to fees. They obviously net a lot of money for theirselves because of the volume they receive being #1 in the industry but that is a trade off you take for using a well known & safe platform. If you can donate at First Sentinel bank then I would encourage that but if you can’t make it then I’d also encourage to use the Gofundme. They can use all the help they can get right now.4 points -
Updated football fields
Gridiron60 and 3 others reacted to bgibb for a topic
Once yall get that right shade of blue, it’s going to be an even better place to play a football game.4 points -
Ready for Football
chipinbogey and 3 others reacted to sixcat for a topic
This recipe can be made spicy by mixing in one fan base speaking a language the other doesn’t understand.4 points -
State Finals Updates/Scores
wdr31 and 3 others reacted to Gridiron60 for a topic
They made it there 48 or so other teams can’t say that! That’s an accomplishment to be proud of no matter the final score today.4 points -
Daniel Jennings to Princeton
chipinbogey and 3 others reacted to BandanaVTDavis4321 for a topic
Really Ryan? A Richlands guy looking for clarification or the intricacies about a WV/VA transfer from McDowell County? That's like a an Italian guy from Brooklyn asking what pizza is made of. Come on man4 points -
State Playoffs Information
Gridiron60 and 3 others reacted to swva_havok_fan for a topic
Virginia High and Graham Friday at Lebanon 6:00 PM confirmed from someone within the Graham community I trust. Not UVa-Wise. Abingdon and LCA at Virginia High confirmed for Friday at 6:00.4 points -
Mac Goes Back To Back
Mountain Football and 3 others reacted to cityofRaven for a topic
They also say he owned part of The Cricket in Pocahontas before its demolition.4 points -
Ready for Football
1inStripes and 2 others reacted to tbgfan for a topic
I saw my first soccer match watching T.J. Rasnick play at Abingdon. Knew nothing about the sport. Watching the kids run up and down the field for 90 minutes, wow!! Just when you thought the Dawgs were getting close to scoring, down the field the ball went with the Falcons. To be honest, not knowing the game and its nuances, I wasn't a fan of the game. I wasn't there for the game, I was there to see "my buddy" whose Dad made a special protective covering so T.J. could play this game without injuring his leg after surgery and chemo. After the game, I got to talk with him and give him a huge hug. The score didn't matter to me, T.J. efforts and wanting to play, not as handicapped, but a talented soccer player, such an inspiration!!! Here are some excerpts from the BDT published June 10, 2009 titled "Fighting On". "One year ago, T.J. Rasnick was facing an uncertain future. He was receiving treatment for Synovial sarcoma, a form of cancer found near his right hamstring. He missed his junior year on the soccer field with the Tazewell Bulldogs and did not know if he would play again." On June 9th, T.J. signed a letter of intent to play soccer at Emory & Henry. "It's just a blessing to be able to stand here and be ready to go to college in the fall." Even though Rasnick received the diagnosis on March 11, 2008, he never relinquished hope that he would be able to continue his athletic career." 'You just keep your faith in God and you can do anything," he said. "There's not one day that I changed what I wanted to do or my goals. It's always been the same. You've just got a never-say-die attitude." In his final season, Rasnick reached the 100-goal milestone for his career--despite sitting out his junior season. He had 24 goals in his final season with Tazewell, playing in just 12 games. "If you put your faith in God, you can do anything," he said. "You just push every day. You live every day. You just do everything you can and as long as you keep your faith in God you just keep going." "It was never "I can't do this." It was always, "Nothing's ever changed. It's always been the same from day one." "Just never give up," he said. "Just keep fighting every day, keep your faith in God and you'll be just fine. You can do anything." I'm thankful my "grandson of the heart" never felt soccer was a waste of resources to him or those whose lives he impacted.3 points -
Tragedy to triumph: Coach Terri Anne Funk's impact as Eastside heads back to state (wcyb.com) Eastside with the championship trophy, but Coach Funk's with life's trophy!!!! Awesome!!!3 points
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Daniel Jennings to Princeton
Mountain Football and 2 others reacted to Jags52 for a topic
I don’t know the landscape of WV football but I do know they have a great coach! Coach Taylor is absolutely a class act. He cares about the kids and does a great job spreading the word which is something that is lost in this day and age of high school sports. What other coach would wear a shirt with a bible verse on in during the playoffs instead of the school colors! That tells me that he care more about what happens in these kids life’s long after that clock hits zero of that last game. I would want my son to play for a guy like that over a coach that wins multiple state championship but the kids get nothing out of it. Princeton will be winners as long as he is heading up that program regardless of what their record is.3 points -
Daniel Jennings to Princeton
cityofRaven and 2 others reacted to EH31 for a topic
Clements played his freshman year at Mount View so that is not the same situation as Jennings.3 points -
Region 1D and 2D Region Tournament Boys Scores and Updates
Mountain Football and 2 others reacted to cityofRaven for a topic
I got hosed by a medical staff once, when I was in a coma.3 points -
Region 1D and 2D Region Tournament Boys Scores and Updates
Lobster and 2 others reacted to cityofRaven for a topic
Old Whitewood High gym3 points -
Region C at Fries!!!3 points
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Region 1D and 2D Region Tournament Boys Scores and Updates
Gridiron60 and 2 others reacted to Ryan4VT for a topic
Personally, I think they should have played it in Council.3 points -
I think my original post might be getting misunderstood somewhat. I'll attempt to clarify in simpler terms. Would coaches of past generations (70's, 80's, 90's) have been interviewed for open coaching positions based on what a 16 year old kid and his father wanted? I think administrators back then would have told the kid and his dad to piss off.3 points
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Taylor stepping down at Lebanon
bleedblue89 and 2 others reacted to sixcat for a topic
On this board, we often discus how kids today are just different than they were in previous generations. I don't think anyone here will argue against that point. The same can be said for the adults in the room. Which is something we rarely, if ever, discuss. Could you imagine for a second, administrators interviewing Phil Robbins, Joel Hicks, Willis White, Norm Lineburg, or Robert Casto based on the whims of a 16 year old kid and his overzealous father?3 points -
Region 1D and 2D Region Tournament Boys Scores and Updates
Real Sasquatch and 2 others reacted to Stelley for a topic
It’s almost like that’s apart of their culture. The kids are literally the same way. #2 can constantly be heard and seen saying the f word to the other team and fans. (Didn’t realize everyone was talking about the girls I meant boys).3 points -
Who has committed and where?
Gridiron60 and 2 others reacted to bucfan64 for a topic
Heard FalconMan got committed to the state hospital!3 points -
Ready for Football
cityofRaven and one other reacted to SwvaOG for a topic
Just watch hockey, which, quite honestly, is a better sport than most other options. Just as physical as football, hand-eye coordination of baseball and soccer. Much faster pace. Waaaaayyyy less arrogance and entitled attitudes. My family has a lot of midwestern roots. I played on a street hockey league in Texas for a couple of years while I was in the Army stationed at Fort Hood......a whole new level of being in shape....and I was a plodding defensemen with average change of direction for that league. Those forwards are world class athletes. I remember the other defensemen I played with was a tanker and had a glass eye. He would smack dudes in the boards and was always checking with me to make sure his eye didn't come out. Lol. Good times!2 points -
Ready for Football
LacesOutDan23 and one other reacted to Cousin_Hoyt for a topic
Sounds like you had Trouble with the Curve.2 points -
Ready for Football
swva_havok_fan and one other reacted to EH31 for a topic
If you think soccer isn’t interesting then you haven’t attended a match. There is always something interesting going on during SWVA soccer, whether its on the field or in the stands.2 points -
State Finals Updates/Scores
Bcats and one other reacted to BandanaVTDavis4321 for a topic
41-23 at the half with JM leading. All the respect in the world to Va High. Man, this bunch is something. Mozzell (probably off on the spelling) could give a total of 2 rats arses about JM and how great they are. That kid can play. I know it sounds crazy and sure, VH is losing, but to be down by 18 at the half and holding them under 45 points is actually pretty darn impressive. It will get worse in the 2nd half though as VH has major, major foul trouble.2 points -
Tazwell star pitcher transfers
LacesOutDan23 and one other reacted to BigWinners for a topic
Yeah that’s what it seems like, family simply moved and she is going somewhere else. Kinda refreshing tbh, an athlete moving for no nefarious or self-centered reason.2 points -
You are correct. That is the rule. I was responding to someone who said Clements situation was the same as Jennings. It wasn’t.2 points
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New Head Coach at Richlands
Gridiron60 and one other reacted to Cousin_Hoyt for a topic
Brother Lance. Uncle Percy says it’s about time to shutdown these topic and lock it away. The critics have expounded their thoughts and concerns. The “experts” have voiced their “expert” opinions. The head coach has been discussed, asst coaches’ names have been tossed around along with discussions on “recruiting” and other topics. As always, when it comes to Richlands, The Mayor of the Trailer Park has made the most sense. However, after 25 pages, 614 comments and 51k views Uncle Percy just laughs. He said “Out of this commenting there’s no Paul Harveys that know the rest of the story”. Mayor, Uncle Percy says you’re probably the closest. See folks, Uncle Percy knows something the rest of us don’t and he’s not talking. He won’t even tell Cousin Claude and they both belong to one of those secret societies with about 13 - 15 handshakes and upteem pass words. So Bother Lance, Uncle Percy says if these people haven’t figured it out yet, they probably never will, except maybe the Mayor. So lock her down and turn out the lights as Dandy Don used to sing.2 points -
john marshall girls team
MMcMahon26 and one other reacted to BandanaVTDavis4321 for a topic
VHSL can make a rule. If you are the local AAU coach, you can't be on the coaching staff. That's rule one. They could argue conflict of interest and unfair competition and it would likely hold up in court and it would hold up to the point that a school like JM likely couldn't overturn that ruling. That fixes a good chunk of it right there. Lastly, all open enrollment schools that are within a city of over 200K have to play up in classification in athletics at the level in which the VHSL decides based on competitiveness. It's really that simple. Now, maybe only one or none of these rules holds up in court. Maybe they both do. But.......what you do is......TRY. You TRY to do something. So far....I've seen no trying.2 points -
Taylor stepping down at Lebanon
Mountain Football and one other reacted to sixcat for a topic
My daughter has 67 credit hours completed, taking 17 credit hours currently, and is in her second semester of college. She'll have 84 credit hours completed at the end of her first year of college.2 points -
State Playoffs Information
Comegetsum and one other reacted to Gridiron60 for a topic
Maybe the want GMen to travel further? But I’m like you, Lebanon makes more sense logistically for both.2 points -
State Playoffs Information
Gridiron60 and one other reacted to Comegetsum for a topic
Graham was in control after the !st Lead by 12-18 pts most of the night. Gretna hit few threes near the end to make it look little closer2 points -
The ball left his hands with .04. There is plenty of evidence on twitter for those that don’t believe. Unbelievable game! I think both teams see each other again.2 points
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2024 VHSL Girls State Champiosnhips
Gridiron60 and one other reacted to Ryan4VT for a topic
Good luck to all of our girls from SWVA as they go for their state championships this weekend up at Gar-Field in Woodbridge. I’ll try to keep how the SWVA contingent does as it goes along. Here are the ladies and their seeds. Central: 100 - Kyle Sturgill 9 seed 114 - Sophie Carter 16 seed Ft. Chiswell: 107 - Olivia Scott 11 seed Grayson Co.: 132 - Danielle Burkhardt 19 seed 138 - Ashlynn Wilson 15 seed 145 - Isabella Hill 3 seed 152 - Lucy Kate Cherry 7 seed 185 - Lizbeth Lopez 12 seed John Battle: 120 - Kari Streit 6 seed Lebanon: 114 - Portia Campbell 10 seed 185 - Hazel Garrett 14 seed Pulaski Co.: 152 - Emily East 26 seed 165 - Patricia Eubanks 32 seed Radford: 100 - McKenzie Leighton 17 seed 120 - Kathryn Price 13 seed 132 - Kaitlyn McMurray 17 seed 145 - Lilly Brunner 16 seed 152 - Margaret Paige 8 seed 165 - Jackson Barnett 11 seed Richlands: 120 - Cami Spencer 7 seed 126 - Kendi Dye 2 seed 138 - Abby Hampton 43 seed Thomas Walker: 138 - Gabby Dixon 42 seed Union: 145 - Kyndal Satterfield 1 seed2 points -
2024 VHSL Girls State Champiosnhips
BandanaVTDavis4321 and one other reacted to Ryan4VT for a topic
Congrats to our super 6 from SWVA who finished on the podium and earned All-State honors!! This tournament is different from the boys — there are no classes. In some brackets there were upwards of 50 ladies battling it out, and to stand on the podium is one helluva achievement. Grayson Co.: 145 - Isabella Hill - State Champion John Battle: 120 - Kari Streit - 5th place Lebanon: 114 - Portia Campbell - 3rd Radford: 152 - Margaret Paige - 3rd Richlands: 126 - Kendi Dye - 6th Union: 145 - Kyndal Satterfield - 4th2 points -
Region 1D and 2D Region Tournament Boys Scores and Updates
Ryan4VT and one other reacted to cityofRaven for a topic
But the banquet room at Bonanza was available, no excuses.2 points -
Region 1D and 2D Region Tournament Boys Scores and Updates
Gridiron60 and one other reacted to cityofRaven for a topic
I heard that no one could agree on a venue change so it reverted back to Gate City. And I thought the only time coaches couldn't agree was in all-district meetings...2 points -
WV Football Championships moving to Charleston
SW_VA_boy and one other reacted to swva_havok_fan for a topic
Well on the bright side.... at least it's not in Wheeling and a much closer drive for Bluefield and Princeton and James Monroe.2 points -
Region 2D Predictions? Boys
BigWinners and one other reacted to pdfan for a topic
I agree with you Stripes. I would dare say that most of the kids on Martinsville have never been to Richmond, so just the experience of the trip would be a lifetime memory. I remember when I was keeping the scorebook for the team when they won back to back in 14-15, when I see those young men in the community they don't talk about the games as much as they talk about all the fun we had on the bus trips or other things. Would they have a chance to win, not at all !! But in my opinion you still show up and give your best effort, the VHSL needs to straightened all this out.2 points -
Region 1D and 2D Region Tournament Boys Scores and Updates
swva_havok_fan and one other reacted to cityofRaven for a topic
So... no M7 boys teams advance...2 points -
Grayson Co. 84 Narrows 71
MMcMahon26 and one other reacted to sixcat for a topic
Narrows lost every game they played against teams from tougher districts with the exception of the worst Fort Chiswell team in a generation. Narrows has to get out of the Pioneer. You can't play a dogshit schedule and be prepared to face teams that are playing a significantly tougher slate of opponents. This is not a very good Grayson team either.2 points -
Region 1D and 2D Region Tournament Boys Scores and Updates
Real Sasquatch and one other reacted to CriticalNoise for a topic
should've just called it after the first basket2 points -
In my opinion he is doing a good job. He's not everyone's cup of tea. He coaches the boys hard, which they are not used to. He had a couple of kids quit and he lost a couple of big men ( 6'6" and 6'5") who could of really helped but they got in trouble at school and they were gone. He's a former player at the University of Buffalo, played overseas for a number of years and also worked in the Chicago Bulls organization for a couple of years. He's from Rahway, NJ so he brings a certain type of toughness to the program. He also coached the jv team this year who ended up only losing 3 or 4 games. I hope we can keep him.2 points
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Grayson Co. 84 Narrows 71
MMcMahon26 and one other reacted to BandanaVTDavis4321 for a topic
Dude, not trying to be rude, but I can put my finger on it and it happened from game one in my opinion. It's called strength of schedule.2 points -
Mnt 7 and SWD Player of the Year predictions?
Stelley and one other reacted to pakdastands for a topic
In the M7, it should be Ethan Collins. He's the better overall player. He finished the last two years above Garrett for POY. Garrett will probably get it because he is a senior, which is wrong. SWD, in my opinion, it comes down between 2 players. Reece from Lebanon and Mozell from Va High. Arguments can be made for each.2 points -
Mac Goes Back To Back
Wolf1207 and one other reacted to cityofRaven for a topic
Once he takes a bite of a Big Pal with Cheese and some Frenchy Fries he'll be on board.2 points