Ryan4VT

Richlands 
8/17 - Princeton (scrimmage)
8/22 - Grundy (benefit)
8/30 - at Gate City
9/6 - Union
9/13 - Tazewell
9/20 - at Abingdon
9/27 - Lebanon
10/4 - at Ridgeview
10/18 - at Virginia
10/25 - Galax
11/1 - Marion
11/8 - at Graham

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. 

If it’s his son and the kid threw his helmet down, then I’m sitting out the crucify him mentality . If it’s not his kid then that changes the dynamics of the situation considerably. 

Looks like Brian Moore is gonna be the boys coach.

Congrats six! 

Nothing about education is easy. 
One of the most overworked, underpaid professions there is. 

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. 

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. 

*laughs in Giles in the late 80's/early 90's*

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. 

A lot of good football players in our area are also soccer players. 
 
If I was a football coach I would encourage my players to play soccer. The conditioning and physicality of it translates well. 

So, is Trivette coming to Central to play football?

Baseball used to be rather inexpensive for a kid to play. That's no longer the case. My brothers son played for the Lake Norman Flyers, LKN Fury and LKN Thunder (USSSA) for a number of years. The cost, travel and dedication was exorbitant. My nephew burned out and hasn't played baseball at all since his freshman year of high school. 
Soccer is relatively inexpensive and can be played almost anywhere. Soccer has and will continue to hurt baseball numbers across the country. 
High School soccer being played during baseball season in Virginia hurts some as well. Most other states around us play soccer in the fall. 

Snails pace, like everything else around here. 

I'd say going from next to last in the district last year to a state semifinal appearance this year would say she was pretty impactful.

This is sarcasm right?  They had 18 more wins this year than last year and made the state playoffs winning the region.

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

Work is officially underway at Richlands. 

That would be a really big back yard.

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.

Better use of resources than that boring sport baseball. 😉 

“Futbol is life!!!”
~Dani Rojas~

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!
 
 

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.

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