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Actually ,there is. Soccer is played at SVCC. There is no seating and no lights. It will be nice to have a decent field for the kids to play soccer on as well.

Thanks! Richlands girls work hard and enjoy the game very much. We lost to Graham yesterday 11 to 0 or maybe more. I quit counting to be honest. Graham girls are a class act. Even though we lost, it was good to watch a game that was played so fairly and with great sportsmanship.

Abingdon has such a strong program and Richlands girls are only in their second season with a varsity program. This one will be Abingdon.

[ QUOTE ] Well I have heard that Richlands will not bet getting the field turf, Emats can not get the loan to get the rest of the money to pay for it. [/ QUOTE ] You need to take a drive by RHS and tell me what you think about us NOT getting turf.

Congratulations to the beavers! I am a blue bleeding richlands fan, but you boys played an excellent game! I wish you all the best with the rest of your season.

Hats off to the G-Men. You boys played a great game. I am a devoted Blues fan but you were the better team tonight.Congratulations!

[ QUOTE ] just wondering but how did the game turn out? i mean who won? Was the player a factor? [/ QUOTE ] They (magna vista)absolutely beat the socks off of us. I don't think that one player really made a difference as good as their team was that night. It was the coldest ball game I've ever been to in my life.

[ QUOTE ] I agree GC_Quincy. Many in the crowd expected Richlands to march down the field and score on their first possession and were stunned when that didn't happen. This game was more or less what myself and most others who follow the team closely expected, but for many fans who became spoiled by last season's high powered offense it was a shock. As for the band, cheerleaders, etc., no blame whatsoever can be placed on the students. I feel the cheerleaders should be allowed by their coach to serve in the capacity of "CHEER-LEADERS" but I don't think it's going to happen. The band... I think they (the band directors) need to learn to separate the football games from the band competitions they compete in. At the games nobody cares (or will even notice) if they aren't perfect. They need to just let them play and have fun without worrying about someone missing a note or being out of step or whatever. Ultimately though, the blame for the band and/or cheerleaders being toned down lies with a few people who run to the principal whenever the decibel level rises above what they are accustomed to in their living rooms. The only way that will change is for the fans who want the kind of atmosphere that Gate City has to stand up and yell regardless of the dirty looks and complaints. The majority want to get loud on defense, want the cheerleaders to lead them in chants, and want the band to play non-stop. The ones who are preventing these things should stay home and listen to the radio in the quiet comfort of their own homes. Just my opinion... [/ QUOTE ] Well said Big D...I'm behind you 100%. Hats off to GC fans,they supported thier team non-stop. They were louder than Richlands fans.I loved how about 90% or better had on the same shirt. The kids cant make the decisions of what songs to play or what cheers to cheer any more than the football players can say, ok we don't care what play the coach wants ...we want this one. I know for a fact the cheerleaders want to lead the crowd in chants and I would bet my last dollar that the kids in the band would love to play some more upbeat music at times! As for the fans who want to keep the noise level down...stay home!