Tazewell is returning all starters but 1 this season after making the playoffs last season. Loaded with several seniors this year who have played varsity as freshman. With at least two committed to play at the next level. Excited to see my son play his final season as a Bulldog.
Work has begun at Graham and Tazewell. From my understanding, they can't put turf down until the temperature remains above 54 degrees for an extended period of time, but the other foundational work has begun. Don't know much about Graham's field, but hear that Tazewell's field will include new visitors seating, a track (not sure if rubberized or not) - Not sure if there will be much done to the home side of the stadium, haven't heard. The Turf field will be alternating dark and light green, bulldog logo in the middle and the field will be trimmed in black. Markings for soccer and track and field will be included on the field (not 100% sure on that). I believe that everything at THS should be good to go for next football season. When all is said and done, I believe it will be very similar to the setup at Christiansburg High School.
Also hearing that Tazewell is planning to upgrade their softball field and install a permanent fence and add more seating and lighting.
As for Graham, it looks like they have torn down the fence between the two fields and the turf looks (to me anyway) like it will be laid down somewhere in the middle of where the two practice fields were (I assume to make room for a future grandstand and visitors stands). I hear they are also getting a track.
But yes, work has begun and I am looking forward to seeing how it turns out at THS, from what I hear, it will look very nice.
As for Richlands, haven't heard, but I would assume, most of that work will be put off until the weather gets warmer, since not as much has to be done.
What work has begun at Tazewell? Still looks like it did after the last home playoff game!
Some of it is good-natured interest, some of it is worry that a good hire will bring back some magic that was present in the early '00's-'10's, and most of it is folks who had their head beat in for years by Richlands finally getting some satisfaction in the fact that the Blue Tornado are down at the moment.
These announcers on NFHS must not know who Kayzon Taylor is. He’s been wearing 56 since his jersey was ripped in the Graham game. Said this has to be his first 4 kick returns in a game as a lineman 😂
No matter the outcome of this game Saturday, I just hope those Seniors leave it all on the field. I’ve watched this group grow up since they were little, as my own son grew up with them. Kind of feels like they’re my kids as well. Go Dogs!
Passing leaders through this week: Carter Creasy, Tazewell (3173 yards/36 TD); Tristan Evans-Trujillo, Freedom (2780 yards/41 TD); Carter Working, Lightridge (2735 yards/23 TD); Jordan Dennis, South County (2671 yards/18 TD); Peyton Musick, Honaker (2671… dlvr.it/SynJM7
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