Mountain Football

Like Ryan said Richlands quit in the 2nd quarter. That's the best I've seen Graham play as a unit in a very long time. Total team effort, good play calling, and most of all the defense played great. Good luck to Richlands the rest of the way. Continued prayers for the family and friends of Justin Dye. He was represented well tonight.

What is it??

So Chris Akers is the reason the Redskins didn't have enough kids for a team this year?

Good point. From a law enforcement perspective, what exactly can be done? Say for instance Little Johnny is making fun of someone's weight, height, race or whatever the case may be. What can they do to put an end to it before a child takes his/her life? I'll be honest, I know schools place signs up in the hallways and tell everyone they have a "No Bullying Policy" but when it's reported to the school most of the time nothing is done.

I would think the kind of home life a kid as would play a role in it. Parents and family involvement in a kids life or lack there of can make a big difference. When we went to school our issues were basically over at the last bell. Today kids take it home with them via their cell phones. Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook and other social media have really enabled bullying.

Very sad

Very true. I had high hopes for Tazewell having a winning record this year. Friday night's performance was disappointing to say the least. If Marion can find someone willing to run the ball up the middle it may be another long night for Tazewell.

I can understand the frustration from the Gate City faithful concerning their football team losing as much as they have lately. Sometimes when you are inside a situation like this you don't always see things the same way as someone on the outside looking in. In this case those of us on the outside see a handful of Gate City fans bashing the coach for the past year and a half. When you watch the video that was posted that isn't a team that has given up on their coaching staff or the game of football. Whether the fans, coaches, parents, or kids want to admit to it or not the talent simply isn't on the field. Are the "athletes" not playing because of Chris Akers? Possibly. I'm gonna say it has to do with a lot of kids walking around with a basketball in their hands hoping to be the next McClung. I'm not saying that's a bad thing but it is what it is. I'm sure back in the day kids were wanting to be the next Houseright. I may be reading the few of you wrong but it seems there is a perception that when Reed or whoever takes over Gate City football will return immediately to its glory days. That may very well be the case but just in case it doesn't happen then what?

1. Bluefield 2. Ridgeview 3. Pulaski 4. Union 5. Chilhowie 6. Graham 7. Richlands 8. Galax 9. Abingdon 10. Mt. View

This should be a good game. Both teams seem to be improving. Defensively, Graham seems to be playing better as of late. This game could go down to the wire. If it comes down to special teams, give the edge to Richlands. It seems Graham has struggled and little bit with long snapping. I'm pretty excited to see this game. I agree, I don't much care for Thursday night games either. I'll say Graham wins by 10.🤞

I'd say Freddie Simons may want one.

Is this the 2019 State championship?

@EH31 Bluefield Va Wendy's??

Graham 44 Va High 7 Final

LB 17 Bluefield 3 I believe

I hate that. Hang in there

Is Rose out for Va High?

Graham 6 VH 0. 10:25 left in half.

Fort Chiswell 7 Tazewell 0 1st quarter

I saw this called once in a little league game in Richlands against the QB, who was running the ball.

Why was this game originally scheduled for today? Just curious.

Given the emphasis on camps/combines today in the recruiting process. What are some of the best to attend? What grade level should kids start attending?

Has this game been moved to Friday?

Reed will take over at Gate City(hopefully). Gate City will go undefeated next year on their way to the 2019 championship. What's going to be the most impressive thing about their run to the championship is they won't have a single turnover along the way. 2019 can't get here fast enough.

And Jason