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I’ve never understood all that school transfer stuff. How can kids not be loyal to the school they grew up in?  That’s hard for me to comprehend.  We don’t have very much of that in this part of the region in football, anyways. Sometimes in basketball, but its mostly the parents, not the kids. And how many of these transfers go D1 anyway?  Seems like a lot of unnecessary drama to me but I may be missing something. And as far as Burton, they should be happy with what they did this year, especially with all that off field stuff at the beginning of the season.  Their coaching came along way from game 2 to the playoffs and so did their team.  I’d be proud to have my kid on that team. 

I’ve never understood all that school transfer stuff. How can kids not be loyal to the school they grew up in?  That’s hard for me to comprehend.  We don’t have very much of that in this part of the region in football, anyways. Sometimes in basketball, but its mostly the parents, not the kids. And how many of these transfers go D1 anyway?  Seems like a lot of unnecessary drama to me but I may be missing something. And as far as Burton, they should be happy with what they did this year, especially with all that off field stuff at the beginning of the season.  Their coaching came along way from game 2 to the playoffs and so did their team.  I’d be proud to have my kid on that team. 

How many of the folks in the thread can be seen in the infamous viral video from Wise County sandlot a couple of years ago?  I mean, odds are pretty high for at least one, amirite?

I’ve never understood all that school transfer stuff. How can kids not be loyal to the school they grew up in?  That’s hard for me to comprehend.  We don’t have very much of that in this part of the region in football, anyways. Sometimes in basketball, but its mostly the parents, not the kids. And how many of these transfers go D1 anyway?  Seems like a lot of unnecessary drama to me but I may be missing something. And as far as Burton, they should be happy with what they did this year, especially with all that off field stuff at the beginning of the season.  Their coaching came along way from game 2 to the playoffs and so did their team.  I’d be proud to have my kid on that team. 

I’ve never understood all that school transfer stuff. How can kids not be loyal to the school they grew up in?  That’s hard for me to comprehend.  We don’t have very much of that in this part of the region in football, anyways. Sometimes in basketball, but its mostly the parents, not the kids. And how many of these transfers go D1 anyway?  Seems like a lot of unnecessary drama to me but I may be missing something. And as far as Burton, they should be happy with what they did this year, especially with all that off field stuff at the beginning of the season.  Their coaching came along way from game 2 to the playoffs and so did their team.  I’d be proud to have my kid on that team. 

I’ve never understood all that school transfer stuff. How can kids not be loyal to the school they grew up in?  That’s hard for me to comprehend.  We don’t have very much of that in this part of the region in football, anyways. Sometimes in basketball, but its mostly the parents, not the kids. And how many of these transfers go D1 anyway?  Seems like a lot of unnecessary drama to me but I may be missing something. And as far as Burton, they should be happy with what they did this year, especially with all that off field stuff at the beginning of the season.  Their coaching came along way from game 2 to the playoffs and so did their team.  I’d be proud to have my kid on that team. 

I don't think people realize the level of play that Riverheads and Galax plays on. That is why Chilhowie deserves a bunch of credit for wins two years in a row. BTW Ridgeview is a very talented SWVA team and last week was taken to the woodshed by single a Pikeville. 

I’ve got PH, Burton and Chilhowie should be how top 3 finishes. 

I agree with you both. However, when I think about it, the games aren't for the fans or the money they generate. 
They're really for the players. If it weren't for the kids that wanted to play, there wouldn't be a team. No team, no game.  No game, no fans. No fans, no money.
Does a 1-9 team "deserve" to be in the playoffs? No.
Does that senior that loves the game, and maybe is in a bad situation due to inept coaching or poor turnout deserve one more chance to put on that uniform and play the game we all love? Absolutely!!
If I was a HS senior, I would be ecstatic to play just one more time. Even if I knew I would get beat to death. Lol
Just a thought.

It’s game day!  Going to be a cold night, 40 degrees at kickoff. This will be exciting! Praying for an injury free game for both sides. Better wear your longjohns and bring somebody to snuggle with. 

This is going to be the most watched game of the year in 1C and 1D.  All eyes will descend upon Glade Spring, VA Friday night.  Its going to be an exciting atmosphere at the Rebels (8-0) stadium as the Warriors (7-1) travel there Friday night for an out all brawl.  This game will be a deciding factor for many things.  The Hogoheegee district title, securing home field advantage for playoffs (You all know how we feel about home field advantage LOL) and overall bragging rights for the elders to talk about at McDonands and the truck stop for weeks to come, maybe even years.  As for the game, Chilhowie has an injured running back (Williams) with an unknown future for this game.  Not sure about Patrick Henry's injuries, there has to be some rebel fans on here that can update us to that. Chilhowie will have to attack this from the air and the ground which hopefully reeks havoc on Patrick Henry's defense and opens up some holes.  I foresee Chilhowie having to utilize it field goal weapon in this game.  Prediction 35-28 either way.

Thank You! The band works really hard and have really good leadership. “What’s the football team doing on the band field”? 

Both. Their defense is quick and powerful. 

Based on what I saw yesterday in Saltville, Chilhowie can absolutely beat Riverheads. That is NOT the same team that beat Galax last season!
Best of luck to Chilhowie. Bring that state title back to our side of the state!

Galax will feel like they have the hometown advantage with all those people from Saltville cheering them on. LOL 

VHSL has decided to give Chilhowie another shot at playing the game on their own field Saturday.  The rain in supposed to stop tonight and several prominent citizens have persuaded the Trump administration to deploy a couple of Blackhawk Helicopters to dry off the field before kickoff.

New Day, New Topic!
It game day fans.  What an exciting day this is going to be.  For the 1:30pm kickoff, the forecast will cloudy with a temperature of 53º and a 30% chance of showers.  Kudos to Northwood for you hosting this event, shout out to Galax for producing this game for the NFHS Network, that is a huge deal for many who can't be there and they do an awesome job calling and filming a game.  Message board peeps, I've enjoyed posting with all of you this season and myself, like most from Chilhowie we will be pulling for whoever wins this game and represents the West next week in Salem.  Galax, have a safe trip down I-81. Welcome to Smy"t"h County!

New Day, New Topic!
It game day fans.  What an exciting day this is going to be.  For the 1:30pm kickoff, the forecast will cloudy with a temperature of 53º and a 30% chance of showers.  Kudos to Northwood for you hosting this event, shout out to Galax for producing this game for the NFHS Network, that is a huge deal for many who can't be there and they do an awesome job calling and filming a game.  Message board peeps, I've enjoyed posting with all of you this season and myself, like most from Chilhowie we will be pulling for whoever wins this game and represents the West next week in Salem.  Galax, have a safe trip down I-81. Welcome to Smy"t"h County!

New Day, New Topic!
It game day fans.  What an exciting day this is going to be.  For the 1:30pm kickoff, the forecast will cloudy with a temperature of 53º and a 30% chance of showers.  Kudos to Northwood for you hosting this event, shout out to Galax for producing this game for the NFHS Network, that is a huge deal for many who can't be there and they do an awesome job calling and filming a game.  Message board peeps, I've enjoyed posting with all of you this season and myself, like most from Chilhowie we will be pulling for whoever wins this game and represents the West next week in Salem.  Galax, have a safe trip down I-81. Welcome to Smy"t"h County!

It is so much more than that.  It was earned by the VHSL power points system. Its home field advantage (self explanatory). Its the concession money that benefits the sports programs.  It is the positive financial impact that the town businesses and community will benefit from. Its the community rallying around this team and hosting game day events and functions.  Chilhowie is a small close knit community and feel these things were taken away from them without any consideration.  Its one thing to know you were going to be playing at a neutral site for the last 4 weeks.  Its another to change it less that 48 hours before the Kickoff!  

Everyone who had Northwood hosting a state semifinal in the preseason, come collect your money.

Someone's state title hopes are going to sink in Saltville tomorrow.

I just took a little to trip to "Sawvull".  Here is pictures of the field.


 

Yes this throws all my reason for wanting it to be home out the window.