I did not know silver was one of Richlands colors. Navy and Silver are Northwood's primary colors, they have gone away from the silver and replaced it with white and I can't stand it. For the first 20 years of the school (give or take 2-3 years) our helmets were silver with navy facemasks, I loved them. Northwood had an all silver uniform to go with the silver helmet in the late 90's too.
I just got home from the beach. Wow! This looks great. It may take me some time to learn how to navigate, because I'm old as dirt, but I really like the new look!
Not saying it wasn't a member prior to the 1970 VHSL 3-class system. As a matter of fact, Saltville was in the district in the 60s and prior years...the district consisted of Graham, Tazewell, Richlands, Grundy, Marion, Saltville, and Bristol. Looking back at those years, it was referred to as "Saltville" in those years, not R.B. Worthy...not sure when it changed to RBW but it was never listed as such on any of Graham's past schedules when Saltville was in the district. Also, as I stated above, the schedules showed "Bristol"...anyone know when it was changed from Bristol to Virginia High?
Thanks, @Gman. I believe Saltville officially changed the name of the high school from "Saltville High" to "R.B. Worthy" when the new school was built in 1957, but even the Saltville residents still called it "Saltville High School" for many years thereafter. I moved there in 1960, and always knew it as R.B. Worthy until it became "Northwood H.S." back in 1987. The Saltville (or R.B. Worthy) "Shakers" will always be one of the most interesting and unusual nicknames I have ever known.
I just got this info from a Saltville friend who is very knowledgeable about Saltville and R.B. Worthy.
When districts were created, SHS was in District 7. From the fall of '56 to spring of '65, we were in the Southwest District. Back then, we were the smallest school in the Southwest District because the VHSL would allow schools to compete in a district with larger schools if they felt they could do so. We won or shared the Southwest District football title three times for the 9 years we were in it. Graham, the next smallest school, won or shared it at least 4 times while we were in it. In the fall of '65, we were placed in a new District 6. In the fall of '70, a new Hogoheegee District was created that we are still competing in.
Abingdon, Lebanon, Patrick Henry, and John Battle were not members of the SWD prior to 1970. Gate City had a brief stint in the SWD for a few years around 1960 but then went back to the LPD before the 1970 realignment.
Thanks, @RichlandsAlum. I guess I was thinking Saltville and Abingdon were in the same district because we played them often.
Not that I'm aware of post-1970 (the creation of the VHSL's 3-class system)...and prior to that, I don't think all those teams were members of the SWD...
Maybe the district was named something else back then, but Saltville (R.B. Worthy) was always in the same district as Graham, Grundy, Abingdon and Tazewell when I was there in 1967 and before. But I always thought it was the Southwest District. Would love to see more info on that.
Saltville was in the SWD back when they were the R.B. Worthy Shakers. I left Saltville to come to Richlands in 1967. Saltville used to have some really good football teams back in the day.
Also the Great area coaches like Carlock from Graham stick it out till the end. From what I hear not the case here, I have heard he is packing up and selling out. If this is true I guess Richlands don't mean as much to him as he does to Richlands. I hope what I am hearing is not true. City of Raven I am not interested, but now heres an opportunity to get you out of upstate New York and back in Ralphs 7 days a week mulling over your playbook.
I guess this was just a weak moment for ya. Lol! You're a liar, as well as a troll.
Look, you're not fooling anyone, troll boy. We know why you're here. Just admit
you're a jealous troll with your sole reason for exhistance being to stir up shit. We know
that's who you are. You're a shit-stirrer. You're a weak excuse for a football fan, that
No, it doesn't. You made it about other coaches, showing your jealousy. It's about Coach Colobro. If you need some lessons in comprehending what is written, I'm here to help. Don't just continue to show your lack of education and understanding. We can see that clearly. This is about being correct. You're not. That's clear.
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I'll just say I hope there's a lot of improvement from game one to game two for the Blues. Go Big Blue!