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In 1938 Tazewell and Graham were scheduled to play football at Tazewell. At the coin toss Graham protested three Tazewell players as ineligible. Tazewell refused to remove the three from the lineup so Graham left without playing the game. Tazewell was originally awarded a forfeit by the referee which was correct procedure. Graham appealed to the VHSL the eligibility of the three Tazewell players and eventually two of the three were declared ineligible and no decision was ever made on the third as far as I can tell. Tazewell and Graham both claim a forfeit but upon finding the VHSL ruling in the Bluefield paper the game was declared a no contest. Therefore I have updated the Tazewell and Graham records to show this. That means this year's game is not the 100th encounter between the two but only the 99th.

Why can’t Wise Central girls play at Virginia High? It works both ways. GC won the Region D, it’s their choice, sorry but that’s how it goes. My opinion is that boys and girls should play on separate days because of this issue. Plus GC historically does not play well at UVA-Wise, not sure why, it’s probably a mental block. That’s why GC was tickled when Graham wanted the State Semifinal game at Tazewell last year. But Gate City has won some historic games at VHS in the past. Good choice by Scotty, Brent, and all involved to have it at the Bearcat Den. Most GC fans much rather travel to VHS vs UVA-Wise. Plus having just 2 games at each venue will keep fans from arguing over seating and parking.

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If the Lady Dogs beat Floyd Co tomorrow night then they would play Ridgeview at Magna Vista on Friday so it is what it is. Martinsville will not bring many fans whether they play at Wise or Bristol, maybe would have been a few more if they played at the same site but not enough that you would have noticed. The Dogs fans dont travel like they used to.