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While I do not apologize for the opinions I hold, nor would I ever, I should have expressed them in a manner that was not so ferocious and intense.  I allowed the conviction in my beliefs to override an even and respectful demeanor, and for that I am deeply regretful.  I sincerely apologize for how I have presented myself over the last couple of weeks.  I hope, but don’t expect, that the members here will forgive me and “hit the reset button” as it were.
 
The only thing I would ask: Please do not ever take opinions shared on this board and use them as ammunition to attempt to place someone’s employment in jeopardy.  With all due respect, that’s the pinnacle of cowardice, and it affects more lives than just the member you dislike.
 
Have a good evening, and be blessed, everyone.

Rank Team Points Previous This Week 1 Graham (15) 315 1 OPEN 2 Princeton (4) 276 2 @ Hurricane 3 Ridgeview (3) 269 4 vs. #6 Union 4 Radford (6) 255 3 @ Carroll County 5 Galax 170 5 @ Fort Chiswell 6 Union 148 8 @ #3 Ridgeview 7 George Wythe 124 7 @ Grundy 8 Virginia High 121 6 vs. Honaker 9 Pulaski County 107 9 @ Salem 10 Gate City 99 10 OPEN 11 Grayson County 81 11 OPEN 12 Tazewell 75 NR @ Richlands  
Also receiving votes: Wise Central 25, Abingdon 19, Patrick Henry 19, Rye Cove 15, Montcalm 14, Grundy 12, Lee High 10, Narrows 10, Rural Retreat 5, Bluefield 4, J.I. Burton 3, James Monroe 3, Giles 2, Lebanon 2, Hurley 1
Dropped out: Rye Cove (12)

Not called the "Backyard Brawl" for nothing. Haha 

HHS students will combine with HEMS students utilizing the empty rooms available at HEMS. HHS will be closed the remainder of the week to set up classrooms. Students will resume classes, sometime next week.
HEMS is just a stones throw from HHS so Hurley will be a K-12 facility until the damage can be assessed. 
 
Reports that the building is gone are entirely false. Considerable smoke damage and water damage in the area where the fire started, the 2nd floor above the concession area has been seriously compromised. The rest of the facility appears to only have smoke damage. 
 

Thanks for the updates. I had forgotten about this game.

Patrick Henry 48
Rural Retreat 42
Final, OT
Fantastic game

Here is the link for the poll:
https://forms.gle/Qbs1Aufy7NcixybM7
 
And new this year, since we're at the halfway point of the regular season, we're going to vote for midseason awards:
https://forms.gle/UBhBswEvsUmcUm748
 
Responses due Wednesday at 5 PM 

Galax has been to nearly every state title game since they played Clintwood in 2011.  
Instead of making fun, they might want to figure out what Galax is doing right. 
We can talk about Graham, RV, Union, Richlands, and all the rest, but Galax has been the best program in the boards coverage area for well over a decade now. 

Almost nailed it 28-27, wrong team.  Ugly game,  central gave it away on the 45 penalties. Central qb looks to be a great runner and decent passer. The rest of the season is gonna be interesting.  

The Pick Em annually reminds me that I hate the NFL regular season

Rank Team Points Previous Upcoming 1 Graham (13) 276 1 vs. #7 George Wythe 2 Princeton (6) 246 3 OPEN 3 Radford (5) 216 4 @ Alleghany 4 Ridgeview 215 2 vs. Richlands 5 Galax 129 6 OPEN 6 Virginia High 110 9 OPEN 7 George Wythe 108 8 @ #1 Graham 8 Union 107 5 vs. Thomas Walker 9 Pulaski County 92 7 vs. Hidden Valley 10 Gate City 91 NR vs. Lebanon 11 Grayson County 65 NR @ Covington 12 Rye Cove 50 12 @ Lee High  
Also receiving votes: Tazewell 36, Bluefield 31, Wise Central 27, Grundy 26, Abingdon 17, Montcalm 8, Lee High 5, James Monroe 4, Patrick Henry 4, Rural Retreat 3, J.I. Burton 2, Twin Springs 2, Holston 1, Hurley 1
Dropped out: Tazewell (10), Bluefield (11)

Sometimes it’s hard to believe that the enrollment is that different, but the Tennessee side does seem to have more advantages.  Especially when it comes to taxes. 
Hate seeing these old rivalries die ,but I can understand Va High not wanting to be a punching bag. Plus from what I’ve seen on here and been told Va High is more of a baseball school anyways. 

Lord please no more KY games 

Through 5 games. Is 5-0. Leads opponents by a score of 300-8. That's an average score for 5 games of 60 to 1.6. Yes, schedule has been week, but still, that's historical type stuff if it persisted.

Bearcats 35
Pioneers 7
7:58 3rd
55 yd TD pass from Jones to Worley

Rank Team Points Previous Upcoming 1 Graham (17) 287 1 vs. #6 Galax 2 Ridgeview (2) 239 4 @ Lee High 3 Princeton (3) 226 3 @ Lord Botetourt 4 Radford (3) 210 5 vs. Christiansburg 5 Union 200 2 @ Gate City 6 Galax 158 6 @ #1 Graham 7 Pulaski County 122 7 @ Cave Spring 8 George Wythe 111 8 @ Rural Retreat 9 Virginia High 82 12 @ Lebanon (Thurs.) 10 Tazewell 52 NR @ Riverheads 11 Bluefield 42 11 @ Richlands 12 Rye Cove 38 NR @ Castlewood  
Also receiving votes: Abingdon 34, Wise Central 34, Grayson County 21, Giles 14, Gate City 13, Narrows 13, Montcalm 11, J.I. Burton 9, Lee High 9, Lebanon 8, Grundy 6, Rural Retreat 6, Patrick Henry 3, Honaker 2
 
Note: I believe this is the first time Rye Cove has ever been ranked in the history of the SWVA Sports Poll & 10 of the top 12 have road games this week

We're in West Palm Beach tonight.
Benjamin 28
Jensen Beach 12
Halftime (game kicked off at 6:00)
Trying to decide between St Thomas Aquinas at Treasure Coast or Miami Palmetto at Vero Beach for tomorrow night.

Virginia High 14
Lebanon 7
 
0:30 1st

Virginia High 14
Lebanon 7
 
0:30 1st

I know VA High/Lebanon is tonight (Thursday) hopefully someone can post updates to get this week started! 

Rank Team Points Previous Upcoming 1 Graham (17) 287 1 vs. #6 Galax 2 Ridgeview (2) 239 4 @ Lee High 3 Princeton (3) 226 3 @ Lord Botetourt 4 Radford (3) 210 5 vs. Christiansburg 5 Union 200 2 @ Gate City 6 Galax 158 6 @ #1 Graham 7 Pulaski County 122 7 @ Cave Spring 8 George Wythe 111 8 @ Rural Retreat 9 Virginia High 82 12 @ Lebanon (Thurs.) 10 Tazewell 52 NR @ Riverheads 11 Bluefield 42 11 @ Richlands 12 Rye Cove 38 NR @ Castlewood  
Also receiving votes: Abingdon 34, Wise Central 34, Grayson County 21, Giles 14, Gate City 13, Narrows 13, Montcalm 11, J.I. Burton 9, Lee High 9, Lebanon 8, Grundy 6, Rural Retreat 6, Patrick Henry 3, Honaker 2
 
Note: I believe this is the first time Rye Cove has ever been ranked in the history of the SWVA Sports Poll & 10 of the top 12 have road games this week

Rank Team Points Previous Upcoming 1 Graham (17) 287 1 vs. #6 Galax 2 Ridgeview (2) 239 4 @ Lee High 3 Princeton (3) 226 3 @ Lord Botetourt 4 Radford (3) 210 5 vs. Christiansburg 5 Union 200 2 @ Gate City 6 Galax 158 6 @ #1 Graham 7 Pulaski County 122 7 @ Cave Spring 8 George Wythe 111 8 @ Rural Retreat 9 Virginia High 82 12 @ Lebanon (Thurs.) 10 Tazewell 52 NR @ Riverheads 11 Bluefield 42 11 @ Richlands 12 Rye Cove 38 NR @ Castlewood  
Also receiving votes: Abingdon 34, Wise Central 34, Grayson County 21, Giles 14, Gate City 13, Narrows 13, Montcalm 11, J.I. Burton 9, Lee High 9, Lebanon 8, Grundy 6, Rural Retreat 6, Patrick Henry 3, Honaker 2
 
Note: I believe this is the first time Rye Cove has ever been ranked in the history of the SWVA Sports Poll & 10 of the top 12 have road games this week

Rank Team Points Previous Upcoming 1 Graham (17) 287 1 vs. #6 Galax 2 Ridgeview (2) 239 4 @ Lee High 3 Princeton (3) 226 3 @ Lord Botetourt 4 Radford (3) 210 5 vs. Christiansburg 5 Union 200 2 @ Gate City 6 Galax 158 6 @ #1 Graham 7 Pulaski County 122 7 @ Cave Spring 8 George Wythe 111 8 @ Rural Retreat 9 Virginia High 82 12 @ Lebanon (Thurs.) 10 Tazewell 52 NR @ Riverheads 11 Bluefield 42 11 @ Richlands 12 Rye Cove 38 NR @ Castlewood  
Also receiving votes: Abingdon 34, Wise Central 34, Grayson County 21, Giles 14, Gate City 13, Narrows 13, Montcalm 11, J.I. Burton 9, Lee High 9, Lebanon 8, Grundy 6, Rural Retreat 6, Patrick Henry 3, Honaker 2
 
Note: I believe this is the first time Rye Cove has ever been ranked in the history of the SWVA Sports Poll & 10 of the top 12 have road games this week

It’s amazing that hundred can field a team. Their total enrollment is only around 100 students.

Union 3-1 first time since last year cause we can't beat Graham