Mountain Football

I was wondering that myself

The Bill Akers that is mentioned in the Facebook post, is that any relation to Chris? And for the record this thread just really got derailed😂 I have a vision of Leatherhead Larry sitting in a recliner down in Gate City smoking a cigar saying "I tried to tell them guys on that board and they wouldn't listen."

Oh I'm sure that's in the works.

That's an absolute mess! Where does this stand now?

A dual between Graham and Tazewell would consist of 2 or 3 actual matches and the rest forfeits. How much gate money will this bring in?😂

Great showing for our area! Heard rumor the VHSL is going to consolidate 1a/2a for the state tournament. Has anyone else heard of this?

I'd say you are right on that. I was still very surprised at last year's game with Graham at the attendance from Richlands. Just wasn't the same crowd you normally see at a Richlands game. First the sake of quality football in our area. I hope they take their time and make the right hire. As someone said earlier in the thread learn from Graham and Gate City. I wish Mance and his family all the best. Thank you for helping raise the level of football here in SW Va.

So true. Great post to close out 2019!

The officiating must have been pretty bad because I don't think I've ever heard the folks from Galax complain about the officials.

Very frustrating

Great example of why football is considered a "game of inches". If you are a Galax fan that's depressing.

Thanks for all the updates today @trublue

Well boys our football season didn't go as planned.

Good luck to the Appomattox Raiders tomorrow. Safe travels to everyone going to Salem.

I was not aware the VHSL got some of the money from the benefit game. I would be perfectly fine with eliminating that game. Seems like 2 or 3 years in a row Richlands lost a starter in the benefit game with Honaker. To me the "Bye week" you need to keep. Kids and coaches both need a week to heal, rest, decompress, etc. Just keep in mind one thing. If it can be screwed up, the VHSL will do it. That much we know for sure.