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I've been around a long time and sports as well. This is the pinnacle destruction of a football program in a one year time frame. The Blues, as other area programs, have had down years, and that's the cycle Ryan talks about. This is an entirely different story. I won't write this as and end to the Richlands Blues football program, but pray that "out of these ashes" there is still an ember of hope that someone will say, "it's me, I'm here with passion and commitment to build with vision this program again." There always has to be an "again" coupled with vision, not a just a dream.

Like Dislike Florida High School League’s Actions Against Miami Carol City for Grayson Brawl The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) banned Miami Carol City from the 2026–27 postseason, suspended 15 players, fined the school $1,500, and placed it on restrictive probation after a postgame brawl with Georgia’s Grayson Sports Illustrated+1. Key Penalties from FHSAA Postseason Ban: Carol City is ineligible for all state high school football playoffs for the 2026–27 school year Sports Illustrated+1. Player Suspensions: 4 players suspended for the remainder of the season 9 players suspended for 5 games 2 players suspended for 1 game Sports Illustrated+1 Fine: $1,500 (or $100 per suspended player) Sports Illustrated Restrictive Probation: The school must comply with additional FHSAA conditions, including hosting an athletic department compliance workshop The Atlanta Journal-Constitution+1. Appeal Rights: Carol City has indicated it plans to appeal the decision Sports Illustrated+1. Context of the Incident The brawl erupted after Grayson’s 10–9 win over Carol City on Oct. 2, 2026, in Loganville, Georgia. Video showed the altercation starting in the postgame handshake line, escalating into punches and multiple confrontations, including a Grayson player being struck while on the ground by several Carol City players Yahoo Sports UK+1. The FHSAA’s action follows its review of video evidence and aligns with its zero‑tolerance policy for altercations, bench‑clearing, and unsportsmanlike conduct CBS News. Related Actions GHSA Response: Georgia’s High School Athletic Association suspended four Grayson players for one game each and will also fine the school Sports Illustrated+2. School District Statement: Miami‑Dade County Public Schools confirmed awareness of the sanctions and stated it will discipline all involved students under its Student Code of Conduct CBS News+1. Implications The postseason ban effectively ends Carol City’s 2026–27 state championship hopes unless overturned. The case has drawn national attention as one of the most severe FHSAA penalties in recent years, underscoring the league’s emphasis on sportsmanship, safety, and accountability Sports Illustrated+1. In summary: FHSAA’s sanctions are among the harshest possible — a full postseason ban, multiple suspensions, fines, and probation — and Carol City is set to challenge the ruling Sports Illustrated+1.

Central 14 Richlands 3 5:45 2Q Central's Gibson with a 2 yd run. Central with a 2 point conversion

Central's Elkins scores on a 39 yd TD drive. PAT blocked Central 6 Blues 3 under 2:00 1Q

Richlands leads 3-0. 17 plays and a little bit of help from the chain gang, penalities by Central and the Blues nail a 29 yd FG.

What a thrill hearing Ron Brown saying "here come the Blues." He is the eternal optimist. Such life and love in his voice for the Blues. Awesome to hear. I hope the Blues can give Central a good game.

The Loris Lions have an open date tonight. Next week their game with the Hartsville Red Foxes at Hartville will be broadcast as the FNR game of the week by WPDE. Here is the link for those who may want to watch. SCHEDULE: Friday Night Rivals returns to ABC15 & CW21

Mr. JD are you going to be impacted tonight by the hurricane? If trophies were given for attendance of games, you and your wife would have a trophy case full. When you moved to the Sunshine state you became an ambassador for your local high school teams. Wanted to ask your take on some of the "extra curricular activities" happening there with FL high school teams during the post game handshake. I saw online the Miami Carol/Grayson dustup after last Friday's game in Loganville, GA which the Rams won 10-9. In video I saw, #90 for Carol seemed to play a major role in the on field brawl. GHSL handed down a one game suspension to 4 of the Grayson players. Did FL do any suspensions? I then saw a brief video of 2 local FL high school teams in a brawl. Same M.O. it happened in the post game handshake. I heard one podcaster who said he is from the Miami area, that the teams there are made up with players transferring into these programs. He said these teams aren't kids who've played together and grown up together, cross town rivalries. His words they are "mercenaries." Strong language!!! I know the dynamics of high school teams in highly populated areas has changed. Twenty years ago I attended several Grayson High School football games. I had family who played and graduated from Grayson. Since then, I can see it has become a magnet portal for premier football players. Thanks

Eastside's Keldan Hamilton eclipses 6,000 career rushing yards, earns Player of the Week

I would say it was more like "tire tracks" Coach Mance has never been a fan of homecoming with all the hype and distractions and this will cement it more in his mind. This was the first meeting between these 2 programs. Darlington was 4A last year and dropped to 3A. I will have to give kudos to Darlington's sophomore QB he kept them in the game with his passing and his rushing.

FINAL Darlington Falcons 20 Loris Lions 21 Lions were very fortunate to come away with this win. First half score was 0-0. The Lions scored 2 quick scores in 3Q to make it 14-0. Darlington came back and scored TD. At the end of 3Q score was Lions 21-7. In the 4Q Darlington scored 2 TD. The PAT after the 2nd Falcons TD missed. Making score 20-21. Lions then fumbled the ball and Falcons recovered. With one minute left in game Falcons tried a 29 yd FG on 4th down possession and missed. Lions ran out the clock.

Thanks!!! Great to hear.

Someone shared with me last night PH's RB Jeb Stewart has 18 rushing TD's and 1600 yds in 5 games. I see PH record is 4-1 (lost to Va High in 2OT's). Thinking of watching this game tonight on NFHS or the Richlands/Southern Gap. Thoughts on PH vs RR?

Liam is one of my favorite posters on this board. A wealth of knowledge capped with humility. Prayers he is well and just taking a respite from us, which sometimes is needed.

I wish the Blues would come away with the "miracle on 460." This year, I say, no can't happen. One thing I will say, I worked for 5 years in Buchanan County and lived in Tazewell County. The VDOT for Buchanan county did a super job clearing their roads. You knew when you were going down Shortt's Gap, without seeing the county line marker you were crossing into Buchanan County. Tazewell County different story. The only time driving in Buchanan County, I left work early heading home to Tazewell County due to snow, I got to where Wayne Deskins lived on 460, my Bronco II hit a slick spot and I spun around headed back toward Oakwood. Thankfully, I went into the median and there was no oncoming traffic. I said last winter driving from Tazewell County. It was. In all fairness, I enjoyed my time working in Buchanan County. I worked when coal was still doing well. Met a lot of coal related owners and other business people there in the county. It made no difference with the people in Buchanan county if your pockets were full, partially full or paycheck to paycheck. I saw no class distinction between the haves and have nots. Guess that is my best memory of Buchanan County people.