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It’s easy for us to say coach/player situation not father/son looking as someone not part of the dynamic. If you’ve coached your own kid at the high school level and always maintained coach/player mindset in every circumstance , then kudos to you but I’d say that’s harder said than done. All the coaches I know that have coached their own kids expect more from their kid and are harder on them. I’m not saying it’s fair to the kid but it is what it is.

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.

Open up the Wise County transfer portal 😂. Seriously, it’s April. 7 on 7s two months away. They’re really doing a disservice to the kids.

Every coach in high school was a teacher in my day too. Teachers have a lot on them these days compared to back then and I’m betting unless they just love a sport dearly, most aren’t going to coach for the minuscule stipend, extra time involved, & added stress.

Tony Palmer actually did a brief stint at Graham High School, maybe as SPED teacher but went back to law enforcement. I agree, it helps when the head coach is in the building but I think one of Graham’s assistants works there though.

This funny because three of the coaches during my high school career taught English, math, & the other history. These days, I do see a lot of PE teachers that are coaches and I see many who aren’t even employed by school system around here anyway.

I’d say Richlands will be ready. I don’t know about Graham as I don’t know where they are in the completion process. If Tazewell hasn’t started not sure how long it will take. Obviously quicker than Graham but Graham started weeks ago. Anyone know projected dates?

That’s Tennessee, right? Maybe someone else can clarify the rules for Virginia about multiple transfers. I could be off base about sitting a year. That could be an old rule or something I completely fabricated in my mind. 🤣

I agree. They certainly would have made a good run. Their current coaching staff seemed to do a good job this season and the players seemed to like them from what I heard.

Did she come in later?

I’m not sure why? SWD has Lebanon who will be competitive but how competitive will Tazewell be without the Compton girl? Richlands might be pretty good but unless things have changed Marion & Graham shouldn’t be contenders and well, VA High isn’t even fielding a team.

Wouldn’t Trivette have to sit a year if she transferred again?

I didn’t see any fall athletic appointments on the minutes for March 11th, probably next time fall may be appointed.

There is also an account set up at First Sentinel. GoFundMe takes an absorbent amount of the donations for themselves. I don’t donate through them if there’s an alternative.

From this side of the state, I’d give the nod to region C in C2 but I’d like to see someone from D make a run to state championship. I think Glenvar could run the table again. I know the coach & he thinks they are going to have a promising season. They did return a lot of talent.

Not sure when the estimated completion date is for Graham but they’re sure moving a lot of dirt & looks like getting ready to install drainage soon. Hopefully, weather cooperates and things get done expediently so all three schools will have a place to practice once that begins in earnest.

Clements commits to VT as preferred walk on.

Maybe that’s what happened, I’m not sure a lot thought the regional final would be a SWD showdown with VA High vs Graham.

It’s just baffling to me that the two teams in the regional final and both advancing to final four have one a piece on 1st team & one a piece on the 2nd team. VH & Graham had some younger players possibly deserving of some recognition. Nothing against the kid from Gate City, maybe he had stats much greater than others but his team didn’t even make it to regional final. Perhaps, he is most deserving but I figured it would be a player from VA High or Graham (Mozzell or Ray). It’s just my opinion & probably means squat.

Not sure what back room deals were made but this list seems a bit off in my opinion. Granted my thoughts could be off too.

Rest in peace! Two great ones!

I may need to go just to watch the fans. Who was it that played in the M7 when that brawl happened? Was that last year? I remember it being brought up on here. Ridgeview & Union maybe. I’m not sure but there was video, lol!

Now that basketball is over , can we just fast forward to football? Not that the spring sports aren’t important just not as much fun as chewing the fat about football. Maybe baseball & softball get interesting but soccer? 😂😂😂😂 So here’s my question…what’s y’all’s best & worst football memory either as a player and/or spectator?

They made it there 48 or so other teams can’t say that! That’s an accomplishment to be proud of no matter the final score today.

Very true…a lot of factors in play from middle until they reach juniors/seniors, not always transitive for sure.