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Gate City 2 Tazewell 1 Va High 1 Honaker 0

Thanks for the info.

How will the Region IV backet stack up? I know the tournaments haven't been played yet, but I really don't see any upsets if the top teams play like they're capable of playing. I just seen a score in which Dan River beat Tunstall 1-0 giving Tunstall their only loss of the season. Tunstall will still be #1 heading into the tournament with Dan River #2, and will probably be that way for Region. Of course, Tazewell and Richlands will be the teams to probably come out of the SWD and Va High and Lee High may be the same for the Highlands. ASSUMING all this what would be the bracket? In my opion, unless Richlands can regain some of that power they had earlier in the season, Tunstall and Dan River will be the top teams in the Region, but ANY TEAM has a chance. Va High will definately be a favorite along R-lands and Taz, and Lee could be a team that sneaks up on everyone especially if they hit and play great the great defense like they're capable of. Looks like it's going to be a really good tournament this year.

Lee High sure has been a mess lately. I've heard of a couple of kids coming to school drunk not long ago, a student cut another with a box cutter just a couple days ago , and this recent gun incident. Lee High student arrested after bringing gun to school Friday, May 13, 2005 By WALTER LITTRELL Times-News JONESVILLE - A Lee High School student who allegedly brought a gun to school earlier this week is being held in the Lee County Jail on multiple charges in lieu of a $7,500 bond, while his alleged accomplice in a residential burglary is free under a $5,000 bond. Both students may face additional charges related to the alleged construction of an explosive device, said Sheriff Gary Parsons. Lee High principal Rod Griffith said Thursday he was unaware of the explosive device allegation but promised to investigate the entire situation. The principal said he will take whatever steps are necessary to keep his school, students, staff and faculty safe - even if it requires putting the students in an alternative educational setting. "Some of this is news to me, but I will look into it," he said. "It goes without saying that we make every effort we can to keep our school and students safe. Just like yesterday. A kid came in with a concern, and we investigated it right away. This time, unfortunately, it turned into something." Griffith said the situation began to unfold Wednesday when a student came to him with a concern that another student, Billy Price, 18, of Dryden, had brought a handgun to school the day before. The principal said he contacted School Resource Officer Richard Crabtree, and the two brought Price to the office for questioning. During the talk, they searched the student's book bag and found a number of digital video discs, compact discs and a player. Crabtree then contacted an investigator at the sheriff's office about the items found in the book bag and learned they were similar to items that had been reported stolen, so Price was taken to the investigator's office for further questioning. Parsons said further searching of Price revealed a number of older coins known to be taken in a residential burglary, and eventually Price is alleged to have confessed to committing the burglary with another student, Darrell Bryson, 18, also of Dryden. Price also admitted to burglarizing a flea market in Dryden, the sheriff said. The sheriff said when officers went to the Bryson home, they located numerous stolen items including DVDs, a player, guns and jewelry. Additionally, he said, officers discovered that someone was in the process of building an explosive device using cardboard tubing, black powder and BBs. An explosives unit from the Virginia State Police was called in to remove the device. Parsons said he anticipates that Bryson will be charged by the VSP with building an explosive device and that Price may be charged as well. Since Price allegedly admitted to bringing a .25-caliber automatic weapon to school the day before, Parsons said he was charged with bringing a firearm to school. Both were also charged with breaking and entering, grand larceny and two counts of conspiracy in the residential burglary. Information on the arrest warrants indicates that another teen and a juvenile may have been involved in that burglary. Griffith noted that the alleged bomb incident was not related to anything at school, but said if his investigation leads him to believe it is necessary, Bryson will not be coming back to the school. "That's something the sheriff's department discovered on its own that I know nothing about right now. I'll have to check on it, and if that be the case, I anticipate that he'll probably have a change in instructional setting," said Griffith, who added in regard to Price: "He's not in school, and he won't be back until this matter is settled. He will have a change of educational placement when he gets out of jail." Griffith, who had spent the day Thursday at the central office training for a new position, said he will continue to investigate and monitor the situation and take action as appropriate. Price and Bryson are scheduled for arraignment Monday at 9 a.m. in Lee County General District Court.

Lee bounced back from those sloppy played games against Marion. They beat Abingdon 6-3, with the win they should secure second place in Highlands.

Wow!! I can't believe Lee lost a game to Marion. Marion 10 Lee 9...1st game Lee 8 Marion 2....2nd game

Lady Bearcats top SWD power Tazewell BY JOSH FLOYD Sports Correspondent TriCities.com May 11, 4:00 AM EDT BRISTOL, Va. - Tonya Stallard’s career goals may or may not include the manufacturing sector, but she certainly knows how the process works. The Virginia High sophomore led off two innings with singles Tuesday, then came around to score both "manufactured" runs in a tough 2-1 non-district victory over Southwest District power Tazewell. With district importance an overriding non-factor at Highland View Park, both upper-echelon squads put forth playoff-like efforts with 16 of the combined 18 fielders recording at least one assist or one putout. "I think today was just more of a relaxed atmosphere," said Virginia High coach Barry Reed. "I think all of the players were relaxed on both teams, for the most part. Both teams played well defensively." In what could be a possible Region IV semifinal matchup, Stallard’s aggressive base-running techniques made the difference against Bulldog starter Kari Chaffins. Chaffins allowed just four hits in six innings, but two of the four hits came off Stallard’s bat. Although Stallard scored twice, following opposite-field singles during the first and third innings, respectively, her trips from third to home were quite adventurous. In traditional manufacturing style, Stallard moved to second on a wild pitch following her opening-inning single and to third on Heather Martinez’s sacrifice bunt. Then the journey really turned interesting. A subsequent Melissa Smith bunt single brought up teammate Brittany Crusenberry, who grounded sharply to Bulldog first baseman Whitney Davis. Alertly, Davis fired a strike to catcher Audra Matney, almost eight feet ahead of a charging Stallard. But Stallard’s hard slide into Matney jarred the ball loose for the game’s first run. "I was just hoping to knock it loose," said Stallard, who went 2-for-3. "It was a pretty good throw, though." In the third-inning, Stallard smacked the first pitch from Chaffins into left field. The Bearcats’ center fielder then swiped second and scooted to third on a wild pitch. Martinez then grounded to Tazewell third baseman Samantha Shepard, who threw over to Davis for the second out. Stallard, meanwhile, broke for the plate following Shepard’s across-the-diamond toss. For the second-straight time, the relay from Davis beat Stallard to the plate. However, the throw bounced to Matney, who couldn’t hang on to the ball, giving Stallard another score. Meanwhile, Bearcat starter Cassie Campbell – making her first home varsity start – made the lead stand. Campbell, who fanned six and walked one in her complete-game effort, surrendered her lone run in the fourth. Miranda Fielder sent the first pitch from Campbell deep to the center-field wall for a double. Whitney Muncey followed by reaching on an error with one out before teammate Tara Shepard drilled a grounder off Campbell’s leg. The VHS freshman still bounced back and threw out Shepard, but the RBI groundout did cut the lead in half. Campbell then retired 10 of the final 11 hitters, using a sidearm curve ball to keep the Bulldog hitters honest. A strong Bearcat defensive unit didn’t hurt matters either. "It felt nice to have (my teammates) back me up," said the 14-year-old right-hander, who registered over 60 mph on several fastballs during the late innings. Tazewell coach Tom Keene echoed the defensive intensity. "Virginia High plays good defense, and that’s what it’s all about," said Keene, whose squad hadn’t lost to a Virginia school until Tuesday. "They had chances and we had chances, but their chances were better than ours today." Tazewell (12-3) also threatened with a two-out double from Davis in the sixth, but Campbell – who allowed just two hits – forced a popout from Muncey to end the inning. "(Campbell) pitched a terrific game tonight," Reed said. "That’s just totally outstanding for a freshman, and I just can’t say enough about her – especially the way she performed on the mound." Smith went 2-for-2 with a walk for Virginia High (10-2). Tazewell 000 100 0 – 1 2 1 Virginia High 101 000 x – 2 4 1 Chaffins and Matney. Campbell and Martinez. W – Campbell (2-1). L – Chaffins (1-1). HR – None.

Lee High 23 Cawood, KY 1...5 innings Lee plays Marion in a double-header tomorrow, if it doesnt rain them out again.

Branson strikes out 16 for Bearcats JONESVILLE, Va. – Virginia High’s all-time strikeout leader Megan Branson increased her career total with 16 more Ks Thursday afternoon. The senior only gave up two hits and scored the game-winning run in the sixth inning to lead the Bearcats to a key 2-1 Highlands District victory over Lee High. Branson (8-1) retired the first 15 batters she faced and then ended the game by striking out the final three batters she faced, the last strikeout coming with Lee’s Laken Stewart standing on third base with the potential tying run. Bearcat head coach Barry Reed said Lee just keeps getting better and better and his pitcher is really throwing well. "This is one of the best fields we play on in Southwest Virginia. But it’s hard to come over here and win anymore," Reed said. "I think the last time over here it was 1-0 in 10 innings." Virginia High (9-2, 4-0) grabbed an early lead when Tonya Stallard drew a base on balls in the third inning, stole second, and after moving to third on a wild pitch, scored on an error to give VHS a 1-0 lead. The Bearcats added another run in the top of the sixth when they scored the game’s only earned run. Branson singled up the middle and Megan Shutter’s single to left field plated Branson for a 2-0 advantage. But the Generals (8-4, 1-2) got back in the game in the bottom of the sixth inning when Lee’s Sammi Music tripled for their first hit and scored on the Bearcats’ only error of the contest, making the score 2-1. With the tying run on third base in the bottom of the seventh, however, Branson struck out three straight batters to seal the victory. In addition to Branson and Shutters, Julia Legard was the only other Virginia High batter to hit safely in contest. "We know we’ve got pitching," said Reed, "but we’re just lacking in our hitting right now." Branson said with the game on the line in the Generals’ last at bat, she knew she had to bear down. "That’s definitely an incentive to throw harder," said Branson. "When runners are on base it always makes me work harder because sometimes I start slacking off and that’s not good." Lee head coach Mike Twigg said the Bearcats definitely had the upper hand. "It was a good ballgame, but one play can change the whole game," said Twigg. Virginia High 001 001 0 – 2 3 1 Lee High 000 001 0 – 1 2 2 Branson and Martinez. Blevins and Music. WP - Branson (8-1). LP - Blevins (2-1). HR - None.

Lee has played Gate City for a while too, though I'm not sure if they've played every year. Like the PV games, it hasn't been as big as it used to be either.

I asked about Lee's schedule before, but nevermind I know now. Anyway if anyone is curious as to what it is, here you go. Lee High August 26 - Powell Valley- Away Sept. 2 - Open Sept. 9 - Middlesboro, KY- Home Sept. 16 - Clintwood- Away Sept. 23 - Gate City- Away Sept. 30 - Marion- Away Oct. 7 - Cawood, KY- Home Oct. 14- Haysi- Away Oct. 21 - Abingdon- Home Oct. 28 - JJ Kelly- Home Nov. 4 - VA High- Home

Hey zach, the first line of that reply went, "That was always my thinking too. If the varsity can't win, but the JV can, then put them out there." Didn't you read that?..lol Actually that line was the only thing that refered to your post, the rest was to BigBlue, and come to think of it, I addressed that in the post. You must have not seen that either? That's okay anyway, I just did the same thing a minute ago. I replied to Raven's post thinking it was in reference to Lee, and I couln't figure why anyone wouldn't want to play the softball or volleyball team of Lee's if it were based on level of competition. Then I realized that the two teams don't even play in either sport, so I went back and reread the post and realized my mistake, then deleted the post.

That was always my thinking too. If the varsity can't win, but the JV can, then put them out there. I know Lee is horrible BigBlue, no one needs to be reminded of that. However, its not good for the school nor the players for people to be telling them they should give up. Yes, in one way its sounds like maybe that would motivate them to play, but that's not going to work with Lee. They have heard that over and over, they know they're bad, so telling them to quit won't help, and the school sure won't make them hang it up either. I feel Lee is not only losing the battle on the field but now they are losing it in the stands too. The crowds continue to dwindle each season. The only way I see things changing is with some good coaches(don't know if Wolfe is what he used to be, though I may be wrong and I probably am, and if I am then forget what was said about the coaches), more fans filling the stands back up, trying to bring to morale of the players back up, and NOT telling them to quit but to keep playing. I hate it when I hear people going off like that, especially when they're not from Lee and don't know what REALLY goes on down here. Unless you know how "the system" works(school board), then you really shouldn't be telling them to hang it all because they suck. They still have talent, and coaches who are capable of bringing they back to a winning level. Its just a matter of when that will happen. I hope it will be this season, even though my hopes will probably dashed at least I have some faith.

Yeah, Lebanon scrimmaged Lee but can't remeber where it was, just remember you mentioned it on here and I asked you about it. Its not that they were dishing out a lot of cheap shots, its just you said it was about the only thing the line could do to stop you all..lol. As for the "scrambling", I didn't mean he was a scrambling qb, it was that he was forced into a lot of plays in which he had to "run for his life" a lot, due to the line having trouble. I don't see why we haven't even come close to having another winning season. The JV has no problems, they are actually pretty good year in and year out, and actually BEAT the varsity last season. I guess the coaching is just that bad.

[ QUOTE ] October 21 - Lee High - Away Everyones homecoming, and someone earlier said the qb threw for 1,000 yards last season, well, if you down by 30 you will have to pass almost every down. Doesn't mean your good, you just have to throw it often. (Example: Timmy Chang) Win [/ QUOTE ] Here's what i said: "Matt Perdue of Lee High. He still managed to throw for over 1,000 yards as a Junior last season, with a young and not very impressive recieving core, that just got thinner as the season went along, and offensive line that had troulbe blocking anything all season long." You're right zach, throwing for that many yards doesn't mean your good. However, notice I give some reasons as to why I think he was good and will be even better(I hope) this season. #1-Offensive line, you know, that same line you told me before the start of last season wasn't any good. You said the only thing they were good at was giving cheap shots in that scrimmage between Lebanon and Lee. The same line that looked like they were never taught any blocking skills and had trouble picking up any blitzes. Perdue was scrambling on just about every play due to pressure being put on him. #2-A recieving crew that had two(that I know of) players who hadn't played high school football before(and no, not talking about freshman, I believe they were seniors). One guy moved to reciever the season before, one actually experienced and good reciever, another experienced and decent reciever, and a few freshman and sophomores(one of which has some potential to be very good). There were also a very high number of passes dropped, more than what should have been. I really don't think Lee threw anymore when they were down by 30 than at the begging of the ballgame. They knew they were going to lose, so try to throw it every play hoping for a score when you could work on other things. While its own my mind, did anyone notice that there many games in which Lee actually looked pretty good at the beggining of the game, in which they showed signs of some really good execution before they fell apart shortly after? Another thing to remeber is, Lee's leading passer in school history only threw for over 1,500 yards. Lee has always been known for running, no matter how bad the team is, so to be a 1,000 yard passer there is a big deal(its only been done three times before twice by the record holder and one time in '89). That same leading passer, Jermey Pendergraft, is the quaterbacks coach at Lee too. Anyway, as I said he SHOULD(doesn't mean he will be) be really good this season, but that doesn't mean I believe they will beat Abingdon and it doesnt mean I think they will lose either. I'm just saying he is a good qb, no matter how bad Lee plays.

Would anyone happen to know Lee's schedule? I know of about 6 teams on the schedule. Powell Valley, Clintwood, Gate City, and of course the highlands teams. I assume Cawood, J.J. Kelly, and Middlesboro are on the schedule again, but I haven't seen any of their schedules to find out for sure. If those teams are playing Lee again, then who would be the other they team have picked up? Bluefied and Richlands won't be on the schedule and it looks like Clintwood took one of those teams place, so that leaves one left.

Selig's proposal: Third strike and they're out Associated Press NEW YORK -- Baseball commissioner Bud Selig asked players to agree to a 50-game suspension for first-time steroid offenders and a lifetime ban for a third violation under what he called a "three strikes and you are out approach" to doping. In a letter sent this week to union head Donald Fehr, Selig proposed a 100-game ban for a second offense. He also asked the union to ban amphetamines, to have more frequent random tests and to appoint an independent person to administer the major-league drug-testing program. "Third offenders should be banned permanently. I recognize the need for progressive discipline, but a third-time offender has no place in the game," Selig wrote to Fehr. "Steroid users cheat the game. After three offenses, they have no place in it." Under the rules that began this season, a first offense gets a 10-day suspension, with the penalty increasing to 30 days for a second positive test, 60 days for a third and one year for a fourth. For a fifth positive, the penalty is at the commissioner's discretion. Baseball currently has no penalties for amphetamine use by players on 40-man major-league rosters. Amphetamines are banned for players under minor-league contracts. "Last winter, we reopened our agreement to deal with steroids," Selig wrote in the April 25 letter, a copy of which was obtained Saturday by The Associated Press. "I am asking you now to demonstrate once again to America that our relationship has improved to the point that we can act quickly and effectively deal with matters affecting the integrity of our great sport." Reached Saturday, Fehr said the union was not yet prepared to discuss Selig's proposal. "We'll respond in due course," Fehr said, adding he anticipated replying early next week. Some players began thinking about Selig's proposal Saturday. "That would get it out of the game -- in a heartbeat," Kansas City Royals pitcher Brian Anderson said. New York Yankees player representative Mike Mussina said he wanted to study the proposal before responding. "I don't know if Bud's trying to get out in front and make us the good guys or the bad guys," said New York Mets pitcher Tom Glavine, a senior union leader. "I happen to be able to believe that our program is a good one and if we leave it alone, it's going to do what we want it to do," Glavine told the AP in Washington. "But if everybody has their mind set on making it tougher, then you're going to have to take the time, continue to look at it and continue to look at alternatives. It's not something you can expect to happen in two weeks or two months. It's going to take a while, but I still think that it's something, that if it's deemed to be changed, you can probably get something done by next season." Baseball players agreed during the offseason to reopen the drug agreement, which was not set to expire until December 2006. The new rules, which began in March, for the first time instituted suspensions for a first positive test for steroid use. Four players have received 10-day bans, all with relatively low profiles -- Tampa Bay outfielder Alex Sanchez, Colorado outfielder Jorge Piedra, Texas minor-league pitcher Agustin Montero and Seattle minor-league outfielder Jamal Strong. The new agreement, not scheduled to expire until December 2008, has been criticized by many in Congress as not tough enough and several congressmen threatened to propose federal legislation. "I continue to believe that time is of the essence in addressing this issue," Selig wrote to Fehr. Several congressmen cited the World Anti-Doping Agency code as their ideal. It calls for a two-year ban for a first offense and a lifetime ban for a second, unless there are mitigating circumstances. Some in Congress were also concerned that baseball's program is administered by a committee of management and union representatives, and several wanted a ban on amphetamines, long referred to as "greenies" in baseball. "It is time to put the whispers about amphetamine use to bed once and for all," Selig wrote. "To the extent that our culture has tolerated the use of these substances, the culture must change." Selig, Fehr, Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa and Jose Canseco were among those testified before the House Government Reform Committee on March 17. Baseball has retained the communications firm of former White House press secretary Ari Fleischer to assist on steroids and other matters as congressmen pressed for action. "This is what can happen when you shine a little light," said Dave Marin, spokesman for committee chairman Tom Davis, a Virginia Republican. "Davis' primary goal all along has been to encourage a little more self-policing. Kudos to the commissioner." Selig disclosed the letter to Fehr in a memorandum the commissioner sent Friday to team owners, presidents and chief executive officers. "This letter follows a personal meeting with Don and several telephone conversations during which I expressed my fervent views on the subject of the use of performance-enhancing substances," Selig wrote in the memo, which was also obtained by the AP. "It is my strong opinion that, regardless of whatever incremental progress we may have made under the current agreement, we continue to have a serious integrity issue with regard to our current policy and our great game," Selig wrote. "Prompt, decisive and dramatic action is needed to address the use of performance-enhancing substances because of the unfairness of such use to the rest of our players who want a level playing field." Selig said he will make alterations for 2006 to the drug-testing program for players with minor-league contracts, who are not covered by the collective bargaining agreement. Currently, the minor-league penalty starts at 15 games for a first offense and then escalates to 30 games, 60 games and one year, with a fifth offense bringing a lifetime ban. "These changes will include tougher discipline, including a permanent ban for a third offense, stricter regulation of amphetamines and greater reliance on independent experts," Selig said.

What about another former local player Gerald Sensabaugh? He played for Dobyns-Bennet, then played three years at ETSU, and then transfered to North Carolina. What kind of career does everyone think he will have? I don't anyone has mentioned him on here, but it has been discussed, I apologize.

Lee High 9 Abingdon 1 From sportscombine.... Lee pounded out 16 hits in route to a 9-1 win over Abingdon. Laken Stewart(3-3, 2b)& Hannah Ellis(3-4,2b) led Lee while Krista Haynes, Sammi Music, Sarah Bledsoe, & Danielle Shackelford each added 2 hits apiece. Alisha Blevins scattered 9 hits and struck out 6 to garner her 2nd straight win.

[ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I believe the previouss score was wrong...should be Cumberland Gap 12 Lee High 4 Lee High gave up only two hits in the game [/ QUOTE ] Must have been alot of errors [/ QUOTE ] Yep, and a lot of walks. Something must be wrong with the team, same thing happened tonight against Abingdon. I heard it was like weren't even of the field in the first inning, they fielded that bad. Lost the game 12-1. They are much better than that, and have proved it already, wish they would get their heads back into the game. Back to the old Lee High again, i'd hate to be coach Morris right now. Probably should have never mentioned that they might be good this year. It never fails, say something good about them and it jinxs them, or it just may be the curse.

I believe the previouss score was wrong...should be Cumberland Gap 12 Lee High 4 Lee High gave up only two hits in the game

Cumberland Gap, TN 12 Lee High 6 Heard it was tied at 4 all in the sixth, then it went downhill againg from there, just seemed like they never were in the game mentally and must have had Abingdon on their minds. Next game is against Abingdon on Thursday.

Big win for Lee High (7-3) over Middlesboro (11-2) Lee High 5 Middlesboro 3

Grundy beat Twin Valley 9-8, and TW has an 0-5 record, so they must not be too good.

Lee High 19 Twin Springs 7 in 5 innings. Cumberland Gap on Tuesday.