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Region 2D boys basketball superlatives Player of the year: Dante Worley, Virginia High Coach of the year: Julius Gallishaw, Virginia High First team Dante Worley, Virginia High, Sr. Chantz Robinette, Ridgeview, Sr. Aquemini Martin, Virginia High, Sr. Ethan Collins, Central, Soph. Gunner Garrett, Gate City, Jr. Colton Mullins, Richlands, Sr. Cannon Hill, Ridgeview, Sr. Markelle Ray, Graham, Soph. Second team Parker Wolfe, Marion, Jr. Eli McMurray, Gate City, Jr. Johan Willis, Tazewell, Sr. Brynnen Pendergraft, Lee High, Soph. Jack Ford, Marion, Jr. Reyshawn Anderson, Union, Jr. Blake Graham, Graham, Soph. Kam Bostic, Union, Fr.

I haven't seen the entire list, just the players from Ridgeview that made it. Chantz Robinette and Cannon Hill - 1st team, Terran Owens - 2nd team and Koda Counts and Ryan O'Quinn - honorable mention.

J.I. Burton @ Honaker Hurley @ Twin Springs Chilhowie @ Eastside Grundy @ Lebanon

Virginia High Union Ridgeview GC Union Central Ridgeview Gate City

The officiating in the RV/Union game was atrocious, but that's not what lost it for the Pack; lack of composure did them in. Two technical fouls and multiple moments of players whining to the officials.

Not seeing Beavers on that list nor has he posted anything to social media.

Players are allowed to play a certain number of games per season. I'm not sure what the number is.

I noticed that when I watched it too. If there is a bright side to this whole situation, it's that it seemed that the individuals that came out of the crowd only did so to de-escalate the situation. Of course there could have been words exchanged, but I didn't see any punches thrown (on camera).

With everything being on NFHS now, can that footage be used to determine if a suspension is deemed necessary?

Anybody notice a common trend on this board? In every season a player from Tazewell is the best player in their sport, yet the TEAM isn't very good.

Merry Christmas ya filthy animals!!! Seriously though, spend as much time with the people you love because you never know if you'll be able to do it again.

I was talking about boys but both games could potentially be good. I didn't think Ridgeview girls would beat Central but they pulled it out.

Big game tonight between two of the top teams in the M7. This one could have big conference championship implications. Ridgeview has yet to be tested, however GC has already had a few close games. Playing at GCMS is never easy but I think the Pack will weather the storm and come out on top in a close one.

I initially questioned the call as well. Upon further review, the call on the court was confirmed lol.

Watch it again, #12 pulled Hill's pony tail. That's an automatic intentional foul.

Great news!!!

Just watched this one on NFHS. Abingdon was outcoached, that's what it comes down to. The way that Ramsey and Osborne are (not) used on offense is mind blowing. Add that to the lack of discipline and not taking care of the ball at the end, not a good way to start the conference schedule. Hats off to Coach Barnes on having his team ready. Anybody else notice that Ramsey was trying to call timeout at the end? Not saying it would have made a difference, but it would have given them a chance at a heave.

The only thing that saved RV from getting into serious foul trouble is their depth. I'm all for a kid being aggressive and trying to get to the basket but some of those calls were head scratchers.

You are somewhat right. The first technical was for shoving a player, then later he got his 5th foul and threw a tantrum. As for the rest of the game, 72 free throws!!!! How many did Collins shoot? Seemed like he went to the line every time down the floor.

He got a technical for shoving a player right in front of an official then proceeded to throw a fit once he got to the bench.

This one isn’t even over but my assessment of this one is that RV has more athletes that happen to have a little bit of basketball talent. Collins for Central is a good player but he got bailed out a lot on his spin moves to the basket. He also likes to use the ole chicken wing when he makes his initial move. The Dotson kid shouldn’t see the floor again. After the fight last year and temper tantrum tonight I would ask for his jersey and tell him to stay at home. There’s no place for that.

Don't know if I would call it a quality win, but a win is a win.

Clintwood - Justin Hamilton, Johnny McFall, Yogi Mooney and Seth Askins

Completely agree. Houseright could have taken the kids at Ridgeview and done just as good or better. No way does Stanley do as good at Gate City.

Haven't seen the whole list but just saw on Facebook that Hill got M7 defensive player of the year. Going to guess that Beavers gets OPY.