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3 hours ago, sixcat said:

Congrats six! 

Looks like Brian Moore is gonna be the boys coach.

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T1. The Yeti (29)
T1. The Pied Pigeon (29)
3. The Executioner (27)
4. King Mart (26)
T5. Sir Kern (25)
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8. Main Event Benny USO (23)
9. Big Kyle Zittel (22)
10. Raise Hell, Praise Dale (20)
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T11. The Black Cat (18)
T11. Big Bad Booty Billy (18)
14. The Angry Canadian (15)
T15. The Mudulator (14)
T15. Teen Wolf (14)
17. The Gobstopper (10)

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53 minutes ago, swva_havok_fan said:

So, while I was on vacation, my wife and I considered going to opening day in Chicago for the White Sox and Tigers.  Could have got tickets fairly cheap but the outrageous amount for parking was what made us decide against it.  Glad we didn't go now.

Tigers won 1-0.  I would have been bored out of my mind watching a 1-0 baseball game, especially with the one run not coming from a home run.  

I imagine folks got bored out of their minds who watched that VT and Wake football game several years ago be scoreless in regulation.

I also get bored watching a 0-0 draw in soccer.  How do you feel @EH31 and @Ryan4VT watching a scoreless draw unfold?

 

I mean, I would 100% rather see goals lol. But some of the most exciting games can be 0-0 draws where both teams take 20+ shots each and you get some crazy saves and hits off the posts or bar. That said, I've never seen 0-0 in person. Every Charlotte game I've been to that actually counts, we have lost lol. 

14 hours ago, EH31 said:

You explained what I was as getting at.

I think baseball vs. soccer is a personal preference and you’ll have a hard time changing anyone’s mind on the subject. 

I only became a soccer fan a few years ago but I’m hooked now. It takes a while to learn it to the point that you understand it. And if you’re only watching SWVA high school soccer it’s going to take you much longer. Ultimately I enjoy the fast pace and the strategy of the game. 
 

Nothing is wrong with being a baseball fan. I, as I imagine most everyone else here did, grew up watching and playing it. Somewhere in the mid 2000’s I lost interest in it and haven’t been able to pick it back up. I think mainly it’s just hard for me to commit to all the down time that takes place during the games. 
so given the choice I would choose to watch a soccer match over most baseball games. Just preference. 

Soccer is gaining a lot of traction in the USA currently. If you’re even thinking of giving it a chance now is a great time. Arguably the greatest player to ever play is now playing in Miami and playing in the MLS which has helped the image of the league to help recruit higher level players to America. Stadiums around the country are opening up their stadiums for international friendlies which is bringing some of the top talent in the world within driving distance of us. The player that most people consider to be the best current player in the world is going to play a match in Charlotte this summer. Plus we will have the World Cup here in 2026.
 

Give it a chance if you haven’t yet. 

I think I have a similar story to you. Grew up playing baseball but somewhere around the time I got into high school, I just lost that interest and I’ve never been able to get it back. I worked for the Salem Red Sox for 2.5 seasons when I was at VT and it’s fun to watch in person, but I just can’t watch it on TV. Or commit to paying attention for 162+ games in a season. To me, even the NBA with their 82 is far too much for my attention span lol. 
 

Soccer is so fun once you figure out the nuances and intricacies. And even before you gain that understanding, go to a MLS match at Charlotte and sit near the supporters. You won’t be disappointed at the party atmosphere this sport is bringing to the country. I’m so excited to see where the sport is in 20-30 years from now. 

1 hour ago, cityofRaven said:

Would those kids choose soccer over football if soccer was in the fall?

The point being, a football program can survive without a few soccer players. Spring sports are spread thin.

But could a soccer program survive without football players?

Since they're re-doing the track at Richlands, does that mean we can finally center the soccer circle around the R at midfield instead of having the soccer lines like 7 yards off in one direction? haha

18 minutes ago, cityofRaven said:

I've heard from a really good source that it could be finished and played on at the end of this season. 

This should have been done 20 years ago and in honesty I think it will bring interest back to baseball in Richlands. 

But it's baseball. It's inherenly NOT interesing. hahaha. (I'm in danger)

Just saw where the old turf at Richlands is being sent to Tazewell for their baseball and softball fields. First I’ve heard of that. 

1 hour ago, 1inStripes said:

Going to have to haul in a lot more rock to get that crown back in the middle though.

You ain't kidding haha. I remember being a freshman in the band and getting ready to perform for the first time and standing on the visiting sidelines and not being able to see anything below the mid-thigh of the Richlands players on the other side haha. Blew my 14 year old mind. 

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56 minutes ago, Hokiebird7 said:

It's big enough to put a soccer field there

I think you mean pitch. 

But I don't judge. I never miss a PBA telecast and I know that most people would rather watch grass grow in Antartica than ever watch bowling on TV haha. So I get it. 

I would legitimately rather go watch grass grow in Antartica than watch a hockey game lol. I've tried to watch in the past. I've been to a handfull of Canes games. I just can't get into it. It's clearly a me thing since so many of my friends and people I've met love it. 

1 hour ago, EH31 said:

Soccer is a sport you have to experience in person to really appreciate it. 
 

I’d encourage anyone to make the trip to Charlotte to watch a MLS match. Tickets are affordable and the atmosphere is worth the trip alone.

All of this. 

13 hours ago, Cousin_Hoyt said:

Sounds like you had Trouble with the Curve.

I had trouble with the fastball 😂

1 hour ago, cityofRaven said:

Soccer may the worst waste of resources on the planet.

Better use of resources than that boring sport baseball. 😉 

8 hours ago, EH31 said:

Clements played his freshman year at Mount View so that is not the same situation as Jennings.

Shhh! You'll ruin their narrative! 

Like taking candy from a baby. 

5 hours ago, CPF said:

The rule says you can transfer if out of state and pay out of state tuition prior to entering 9th grade. No penalty. Hope that clears your question.

That explains Jennings. But what about Clements & Edwards? 😉

Hunter Norris is the new coach. 

The last line of that first paragraph certainly raises some questions. 

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 - 4th