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That is an interesting staff......Dixon,Turner,Allen and Coach Gillispie already there.....all head coaching experience.   How about the old staff?

10-4 and thanks

From what I have heard....emphasis on "heard" he is awaiting a college opportunity but has informed school board members he will resume past duties i.e. HFC at Galax if it   does not pan out.  Super has been" made aware"  of plans.  Sixcat usually  on target in this area so I await  any info he can provide

Rumor floating around also that Dixon will return to Galax next season as FB Coach.....hearing anything of that sort Sixcat?

Sixcat is right on money Im afraid......it happened a little sooner than many thought but those incidents this past fall had some momentum,....bled into basketball and even spring participation in sports and weight room

Not sure what going on at Galax...very very few of football players participating on winter sports...basketball,wrestling etc

My info was Galax Gazette which while a small hometown newspaper has a really good sportswriter in Craig Worrell....also related to Grayson bball Coach i beleive so should have some "insider scoop".    The building of the school on western end will haunt this county educationally/financially  for the next 30 years.....I have yet to hear one person in support of that decision.  

Grayson rapidly approaching 1A numbers/travel major issue ....  from an entire sports program(basketball,Baseball,Girls  sports etc)  perspective not sure SWD any stronger the  MED with addition of GW and   Blands eventual move to Hogo.

HS School officials/coaches supported move ....school board nixed  the move 

Yes and it was vary obvious to all

Put it simply......Galax has decided to outwork everyone else and reap the rewards......12 team championships for boys past 5 years....it is a testament to the coaches-kids-community etc.   Outstanding

Turner good coach...got to Auburn when they had best run of athletes in long time.......Allen is also a good coach regardless of his record or perception, knows football...works hard off-season etc.   

If they are smart they will stick with and support Coach Allen......they have new facilities  a good off-season weight program and a good young group coming.  Continuity is key to success.  Coach Allen like the vast majority of football coaches is very solid.  They would be wise to keep him around in my opinion. 

Awesome!!

Grayson has a good run of b-ball talent right now......new coach's son  will be huge addition.  Not sure Ayers will stay around long enough to build anything lasting with his son being a Junior, would hope so though.

May have to question Forts credentials after barely squeaking by Grayson Co 

Many schools have a student code of conduct that does not require  a "guilty" court verdict. Possesion, under age drinking charges etc.  Just holds students to higher accountability.....not sure if it aligns with "innocent till proven guilty" concept.

Graham needs to get ball to Cousin 25 times minimum.....lots of down hill runs....Galax will secure the perimeter.  Meade will also be a key ...2 years ago at Galax he had an outstanding game.   Graham will need to be patient and not get excited when Galax eats up clock.  Galax will attempt the to sustain long consuming drives.  First down stops will be at a premium for the G Men defense, get Galax in 3 and 7+ and  are just like everyone else.   It will come down to offensive snaps....if Galax gets to 75+ snaps it may be difficult for Graham to come out with a win.  StillI am going Graham 35 Galax 21.   No 5 is a nightmare match-up for anyone also....Graham need to take several shots there.

Would like to see Graham give 17 about 35 carries.....control some clock and let that guy go.  I know they have many weapons but would like to see them feature him for a night and see what happens.  Should be excellent game 

Nothing new for Grayson reciever  to put up big stats.....they throw timing routes very qb/rec friendly.........very young ,  35 on roster ...24 of which Freshman/Soph

My initial response was not to short-change Hurley or make excuses for Galax.....I was just many a stating I believe Galax is more more talented  with Echeguary/Edwards/Brown   on the LOS.  Obviously Hurley  was well prepared and played hard.    Mine was just a general observation not intended to provoke or demean anyone. 

Do not refute that Hurley had talent.....my focus is your statement   "with the exception of Caleb Spurlin Hurley had as much talent as Galax regardless of position".....Galax did not play well that night ...lackluster etc. while Hurley played inspired football.   But the difference in talent was considerable even if it didnt translate to the score thru the first 3 quarters.

   Either way it was a good ball game and the point of thread that Hurly struggles with depth is without question.

Hurley not near as talented up front......Galax along with Spurlin had Echegaurey (72/27) 4 year starter       Edwards(63) 3 year starter    and Brown (69) all 3 were by far the best lineman and most talented lineman on field......not even close 

Sorry but I could not disagree more with your assessment

Agree...appreciate your perspective on the school system and you seem to consistently  have good info on and good insight on issues facing GCPS ....keep it coming as situation unfolds

No argument with you there sixcat... I was addressing your comment of a "nose-dive", obviously tons of room for improvement......they won playoff games in 2011 and 2012.....2011 was first since 1991 so don't see real drop-off.....also defeated Clintwood,Galax,Gretna,Fort Chiswell  during period.   Girls B-ball and Volleyball both had outstanding seasons last year.   Just stating I think overall athletic program has held there own in face of huge enrollement drop, a much tougher MED espcially from 2010-2015 and all the financial and admin turbulence.  Just felt your comment of a "nose-dive" was not supported by facts.    Grayson has struggled in the play-offs in just about every sport other than a few occasions in Baseball.  Lots of serious issues need to be addressed.