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Wasn’t he the football coach at one at Bland and they let him go from that position?

Not to get in the middle of all this but I don’t remember anyone attacking kids from JM personally just the way the team gets assembled every season.

If true, they are protecting their investment which I don’t blame UNC. I still don’t like to see a kid quit a team but as I stated I don’t know all the facts.

Maybe he knows the family ?? I’d say a lot of us know a lot of the athletes and some of their family members from SWVA & southern WV and some of the folks on here probably a few from east TN. I have lived in WV,KY, & VA and know folks from everywhere I have lived.

I agree with this. I obviously don’t know the extend of the entire situation or what the actual facts are but the young lady is very talented & definitely works hard at her sport. There no denying that. The folks I know from Tazewell area, say she’s one of the nicest well mannered young ladies you’d ever meet. I normally don’t agree with quitting a team mid season but her dreams are bigger than TN High. Good luck to her at UNC.

Any clue which is correct? Either way, quitting seems extreme. What will she do in college? I highly doubt any colleges pitch the same pitcher every game. Has she already signed to play?

That’s what happened Chris Stacy would not override Young’s decision.

Yes she did, even went it was addressed with Dr. Stacy & he said it was up to the principal. Cambel Fix came that year & moved to attendance zone, the other two 9th graders stayed in Princeton. (Yes, technically out of state). Principal’s reasoning was enrollment numbers might get too high if she let multiple out of attendance zone 9th graders come to Graham and she’d have to hire another teacher or at an minimum have overcrowded classes is what I was told. The rules in the county are a 9th grader can attend any high school and not live in the attendance zone per principal’s discretion . After 9th grade, you have move to the attendance zone to be eligible to play. Graham had one player (upperclassman) a few years back whose parents didn’t move into the attendance zone and he transferred and sat out 365 days then he participated.

This is true! A couple years ago the Graham principal refused to let three 9th graders from another school attend Graham. Technically, they would not have to move to the attendance zone as 9th graders as long as the principal signs off on it. Two of those students still attend their other school and the 3rd moved into the attendance zone to attend Graham.

M7 girls is the gold standard at this point & has been for several years.

That will be a huge loss to the program. I hope they find someone of high quality to replace him.

Amy idea where the other Team Loaded seniors have signed to go? Hopefully, Henderson has a good career with Tennessee. He’ll have some big shoes to fill. Rick Barnes is a good coach though and will help Henderson further develop as an elite player.

I knew they didn’t go all the way but was thinking maybe undefeated in district. Those dang Blue Devils. 😂

Did GMen go unbeaten that year? I was thinking they did or nearly did.

Congratulations to Ethan Collins & Kam Bostic. Glad to see Region D had some others recognized! I feel like the Hayes kid should have at least got 2nd team but I realize they only have so many slots. I’m sure they’ll be lots of accolades in his future. Thanks @Stelley for sharing the list!

Thanks, I wasn’t sure where it was , I just know he has Richmond, VA listed on his social media. I presumed it was in Richmond, thanks for clarifying.

Markelle Ray -1st Team All-State I haven’t seen the official list of all players but I’m presuming one of John Marshall’s players was Class 2A POY. Hopefully, some other SWD & M7 players were recognized.

Bears nearly beat Graham regular season last year. I don’t think anything is a given. GMen have some big shoes to replace in the likes of Hill, Graham, Edwards, & Isabelle. The Bostic kid is an athlete though.

Gotcha! Once again, John Marshall will benefit from Richmond’s open enrollment. If I’m not mistaken Manchester Middle School students would not be in John Marshall’s attendance zone. He’s talented kid but so was his brother. Some families just have athletic genes & definitely healthy work ethic.

I thought Bacot was already part of Team Loaded organization. At least according to clips on his X & Instagram, he seems to be. Now that’s he’ll be a 9th grader, he can be part of the varsity squad. I guess he only plays for Justices if Ty White stays & doesn’t move the team to Petersburg.

This is all true & in the end what do these awards even mean in the grand scheme of things. Sure, it’s great to see your kids’ name on there but I guarantee anyone not a player for Graham on the first team would trade that recognition to be the team playing in Richmond. Congratulations to all the players recognized from the SWD & the M7. Once again, congratulations to the GMen for their state championship appearance & outstanding game!

Some good seasons, some not so good. He’s got some talent to work with though at Princeton.

FB Post from Fresh Off the Clock Sports Page. “Per Sources : Nathan Tanner to be named the next HC of Princeton Football. 🏈 The Concord Graduate led Parkersburg South to 11 wins last year in 4A. He takes over a LOADED Senior class. Former Summers County HC & Pearisburg Native , he makes his way back down south. Welcome home coach! 🤝 #Tigers 🐅” If true, sounds like a good hire; although , I don’t really know much about Coach Tanner. Good luck to him. Hopefully, parents will let him coach & leave him alone.