Pioneer pride

Not taking it that way, everyone has an opinion. Their schedule is a lot easier this year, and from the looks of it they have a chance to win their remaining games minus Graham, Richlands, and Tazwell. They are young and will improve each week. They will struggle against a lot of speed. I don't think they will be so easy to beat next season, or in the next couple years. They have 19 freshman on the roster.

I still say we beat Eastside.

No disgrace losing to that fast team.

Anything more than 2 wins is an improvement. I think they would be happy with 4.

Looks like you were on the money..I'm cool with losing, we just need to score.

What are some updates

I'm not sure how good Eastside is..they have given up almost 1000 yards in 2 weeks if you count the benefit game. I'm going to wait until I say Central truly legit or if Eastside is just bad defensively. I know Central is improved but I want to see how they do against stronger teams. I figure their speed will hurt lebanon but I have a feeling Lebanon will keep it closer than people think. Lebanon's defensive coordinator is really good at coming up with game plans. I also expect the lebanon offense to be more productive in this one. It will be interesting.

It moved due to fair day for students, as well as a concert that was originally scheduled but got postponed.

Sleeper? Maybe, but I still dont think they are in the same class as Abingdon. Abingdon's size and depth is going to really hurt them. I think they might give either Ridgeview or Union problems though. I still dont think they finish better than 4th in the Mountain 7.

Haha same here

Well I guess we will have to find out.

Did you see them in a scrimmage? I usually take those with a grain of salt to a point. We will find out, when Eastside comes to Lebanon later in September.

Is Central really that good ? Or was Eastside just really bad ? I know central has speed, but do they have size? I also know they are young. Lebanon is also a young team that is improving I wouldn't overlook them. It might end up being a better game than you think. With that being said I don't think the Pioneers win this. Let's see how central does later on against tougher competition.

Exactly...that's fishy. They should have come out over a year ago. This is a classic example of a principal doing his job and the board office covering it up, because of who the offender was. That is shameful and a disservice to the students in Norton and the staff he worked with. He needs to have all teaching credentials revoked and all coaching records vacated in my opinion. He also deserves to face jail time. Pathetic excuse for a teacher, coach and community leader.

Let me spell this out for you. I'm optimistic about what's going on with the pioneers for a couple reasons. 1. Increased numbers- the result from an expanded youth program. They should maintain 40 to 50 players per season as a result. This will increase depth. Will this produce wins over night ...no but in time they will be a playoff caliber team consistently. 2. I'm not the only one who thinks they are improved. The Lebanon News who was quick to point out that the pioneers could go 0-10 last season picked them ahead of both Marion and VHS this season. They are very unbiased when it comes to the teams coverage. 3. Do I think they are world beaters who can beat any team? No, I'm realistic, I even picked Central to beat them my at least 2 scores. I also see Graham, Richlands, and Tazwell beating them. My guess is by the time they play Marion, they will be improved and it will be a good game. I say they beat Virginia High because I saw them play, and I've watched enough of Lebanon to form my basis for that. This is a young Pioneer team. They have talent and they are going to improve with every game. I've said all along they win 4 games at least and I'm sticking to it. Their haters are going to continue to be their motivators.

I didn't call out another team. I said I think lebanon is better than both marion and vhs at the moment. That is totally my opinion, and I'm totally entitled to it. If I'm wrong I'm wrong only time will tell. Sorry my comment triggered you sheesh.

True, but the abingdon team in week 2 last year was breaking in a new coach and system. Abingdon went on to win that game 45 to 13. They didn't fix things until they lost to winless Hidden Valley team. Following that game they didn't lose until they lost to Lord Botatort in the playoffs. Gate City might keep it close, but I'm still betting the falcons win by 2 or 3 scores. I just don't think Gate City is on their level yet.

I'm not seeing it. Virginia High is bad. I think Battle got blown out by a very good Abingdon team. Just like Virginia high got beat by a good Tazewell team. Unless Virginia High fixes the defense, battle has enough speed to hurt them. I think Battle wins by 14 at least. I'm sorry to say but I think Bearcatsdad is accurate when he said VHS could go 0-10 to a generous 3-7. My guess is 1-9. I think they might get Marion. I honestly think Iebanon is better than both of those teams at the moment, but who knows I could be wrong.

How do you think GC will fair against Lucus and the Abingdon passing game ? Lucus is a beast.

What are your thoughts? Optimistically I hope my pioneers can pull an upset. I think I they have the potential to do so against someone this season. They held a potent Honaker offense to 14 pts. Lebanon had a couple opportunities to score but mistakes hurt them. You've got to finish drives to win games. Realistically I would give Central the edge in this one. I hope I'm wrong in this one. I think Lebanon still wins 4 or so, just not this one. Central 28 Lebanon 14 Keep plugging pioneers you will get there. That being said I think they win in their next two games against Grundy and Eastside.

Graham wins by 3tds. Tazewell in my opinion has more to prove for me to see them as a contending team. I think they will win some games, but they have to stay healthy.

I think abingdon wins by 2 tds. They scored at will against a supposedly stingy battle defense. The Falcons are well coached and will be ready for them. I'm not taking anything away from Gate City, but I think they caught Richlands in a very overconfident unprepared moment. That won't happen with the Falcons.

I'm glad GC is improving, but I think Abingdon still wins by 2 tds. After beating Richlands, GC isn't a secret anymore. Abingdon is well coached they will be ready.

That's all well and good but I don't care what team it is nobody likes cocky. I think you and I can both agree on that. You made my point for me.....nobody was humble to them, so they aren't going to be the bigger team and have humility now ? Not sure I agree with that. What is that teaching them in the long run? Humility always goes a long way. We should be teaching our students humility, kids don't get taught that a lot now days Good luck the rest of the season and I hope you have a blessed day.