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    cityofRaven got a reaction from Gridiron60 in SWVA Sports Trivia: Whose Stadium is Pictured Here?   
    What is the Stone Castle
     
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    cityofRaven reacted to EH31 in Graham Stadium   
    “BLUEFIELD, Va. — Town officials in Bluefield, Va. are seeking a resolution to the ongoing stadium usage impasse that could effect where the home games of the Graham G-Men are played.
     

    However, officials with the town of Bluefield, Va., are concerned about the loss of revenue to area businesses if the Graham High School fan base would have to travel to Tazewell. They also have concerns for the safety of those parents and fans who would have to travel a longer distance to watch a home game, according to Bluefield, Va. Town Manager Andrew Hanson.
    “Yes the town does have a concern that there would be an economic loss to the town should the games not be played in one of the two Bluefields,” Hanson said. “And we have voiced that concern to the school superintendent. And voiced the concern to the county administrator and to our county representative. So from the economic and business side of the house, the town does have an interest and is concerned about that, and for the safety of the parents and children that would be driving away from the area for the home games.”
    While the town hasn’t received a response yet from the school system, the issue is expected to be discussed in a closed-door executive session of the Bluefield, Va. Town Council on June 24. Hanson said Chuck Presley, the Eastern District representative on the Tazewell County Board of Supervisors, has been asked to attend that meeting.“
     
    Town officials seek resolution to stadium impasse. - BDTONLINE.com
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    cityofRaven reacted to SW_VA_boy in SWVA Sports Trivia: Whose Stadium is Pictured Here?   
    Only picture I can find is historical book of the county.  Took in 1942.  From that picture, home plate would have roughly been in the general area where the goal line and home sideline meet.  Inserted video from Coach Mabry's youtube channel to give an idea.
     
    1961 vs Radford
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    cityofRaven reacted to 1inStripes in SWVA Sports Trivia: Whose Stadium is Pictured Here?   
    Shorthorns is a unique mascot.  Much like Sugar Leafs or something that was near Marion. I wish these consolidating schools would become original in their mascot names.
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    cityofRaven reacted to SW_VA_boy in SWVA Sports Trivia: Whose Stadium is Pictured Here?   
    Also, another former Appy League ballpark.  Home of the 2 time league champion New River Rebels.  
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    cityofRaven got a reaction from Liam McPoyle in SWVA Sports Trivia: Whose Stadium is Pictured Here?   
    Fun fact, Council Cobra cheerleaders were given Hazard Duty pay for their time and effort in the early 1990's.
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    cityofRaven reacted to Unchained in SWVA Sports Trivia: Whose Stadium is Pictured Here?   
    This may be the best thread ever. I'm loving it.
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    cityofRaven reacted to stu_bean in SWVA Sports Trivia: Whose Stadium is Pictured Here?   
    I know it used to be that radio broadcasts from Abingdon were horrible.  So much stadium and fan noise coming across that you couldn't hear the broadcasters.
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    cityofRaven reacted to EH31 in SWVA Sports Trivia: Whose Stadium is Pictured Here?   
    From personal experience in no particular order 
    BEST:
    Honaker - Updated with Air Conditioning
    Giles - Good size & it’s neat watching a game from the away team’s side 
    Virginia High - Bathrooms in the press box 

    Ridgeview - WiFi, media packets & they brought me cowboy beans at halftime  
    Fort Chiswell - Decent size room and it’s interesting watching their fans sit in the dark 
     
    Worst:
    Lebanon - a hike through the school to cram into one room with everyone else 

    Marion - I forgot my telescope at home 
    Mitchell Stadium - Dead flies & jammed cell signal 
    Princeton - Small room & very hot
    Union - Even smaller room 
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    cityofRaven reacted to Liam McPoyle in SWVA Sports Trivia: Whose Stadium is Pictured Here?   
    @UnionGuy2017 with the quick answer!
    Titan Stadium is the home of the Twin Springs Titans.
     
    Also a candidate for @cityofRaven 's Top 5 Press Boxes

    Photo Credit: Rick Baker, Fourseasonsfootball.com
     
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    cityofRaven reacted to RichlandsAlum in SWVA Sports Trivia: Whose Stadium is Pictured Here?   
    Calfee Park in Pulaski?
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    cityofRaven reacted to 1inStripes in SWVA Sports Trivia: Whose Stadium is Pictured Here?   
    About threw my TE right into the rock sticking out of the NE corner of the end zone.
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    cityofRaven got a reaction from Liam McPoyle in SWVA Sports Trivia: Whose Stadium is Pictured Here?   
    Union's windows are too small. Ridgeview is facing the sun. Central isn't bad, not enough room though.
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    cityofRaven reacted to EH31 in Graham Stadium   
    “Dr. Stacy advised Board members that the Mitchell Stadium agreement was for two years beginning August 1, 2023 and concluding on July 31, 2025 at a cost of $60,000 per year. According to the agreement, the school division would not be charged the extra $5,000 per playoff games, and Graham High School would not have to turn over 25% of the concession revenue, as in past years.” 
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    cityofRaven got a reaction from Liam McPoyle in SWVA Sports Trivia: Whose Stadium is Pictured Here?   
    Top 5 press box in the area!
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    cityofRaven got a reaction from Liam McPoyle in SWVA Sports Trivia: Whose Stadium is Pictured Here?   
    Don't say HON-AKER, its HO-NAKER
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    cityofRaven got a reaction from Liam McPoyle in SWVA Sports Trivia: Whose Stadium is Pictured Here?   
    Castlewood up to no good.
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    cityofRaven got a reaction from Liam McPoyle in Graham Stadium   
    Maybe Graham can play a few games at Mount View's beautiful new facility?
    I'm sure some of the folks would appreciate not having to drive far to watch their kids play.
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    cityofRaven got a reaction from Mountain Football in Graham Stadium   
    Maybe Graham can play a few games at Mount View's beautiful new facility?
    I'm sure some of the folks would appreciate not having to drive far to watch their kids play.
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    cityofRaven got a reaction from JDHoss in SWVA Sports Trivia: Whose Stadium is Pictured Here?   
    Dobyns-Bennett, North Campus.
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    cityofRaven got a reaction from Liam McPoyle in SWVA Sports Trivia: Whose Stadium is Pictured Here?   
    What is the Eagles Nest in the Cove.
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    cityofRaven reacted to Bluefield researcher in Graham Finally gets a place to call home   
    So it is all ego and emotional. We are going to spend all this money for something we already have just so we can be just as good as Tazewell and Richlands. We "deserve" it. You already have it for less hassle and cost than Tazewell and Richlands.
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    cityofRaven got a reaction from VHSLhelper in SWVA Sports Trivia: Whose Stadium is Pictured Here?   
    Or you can go completely lazy and do "Eagles."
    Yeah, I'm looking at you Buchanan County.
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    cityofRaven got a reaction from Ryan4VT in Graham Stadium   
    Maybe Graham can play a few games at Mount View's beautiful new facility?
    I'm sure some of the folks would appreciate not having to drive far to watch their kids play.
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    cityofRaven got a reaction from redtiger in SWVA Sports Trivia: Whose Stadium is Pictured Here?   
    Dobyns-Bennett, North Campus.
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