V-Cats

Time again for this weeks SWVA Sports Top 10. After yet another impressive win, this time over WV 2A powerhouse Bluefield, Richlands continues to prove that their early season hiccup was just that. Meanwhile across the county, Tazewell's stock continues to drop, just in time for the Backyard Brawl. In other news, Northwood and Lee are still undefeated, and still haven't played anybody. And those darned Blue Buzzards in A-Town are making their first Top 10 appearance. Go crazy with discussion and don't forget to PM me next week for Week 8
 
Giles (7) (5-0) 70
Gate City (4-2) 58
Richlands (4-2) 44
Honaker (5-0) 42
Lee (5-0) 40
Union (5-1) 35
Haysi (4-1) 34
Northwood (6-0) 23
Abingdon (4-1) 13
Clintwood (3-3) 8
Fort Chiswell (4-1) 8
 
Also receiving votes: Marion (4), Tazewell (3), George Wythe (2), Hurley (1)
 
This week’s inter-ranked games:
 
#4 Honaker @ #10 Clintwood
#5 Lee @ #6 Union

Talk about 2 teams that have over came adversity, Northwood and Marion both have managed to hold things together with a combined 11-1 record this year. Marion's one loss was to NW. Hats off to both teams for sticking together during tough times, and espically to the coaching staffs for their leadership and coaching. This shows that young student athletes can over come adversity with the right leadership and direction from wise coaches. Best of luck in the post season. Not bad guys, not bad at all! Be sure to take care of business Friday night NW. It's one game at a time. Great job guys.

Don't forget to PM me your Top 10 by 3pm tomorrow; would love to have as many participants as possible

Interesting stat.
 
@vhslreference: MOST WINS THIS CENTURY - 2A
1 Gretna 149
2 Riverheads 143
3 Richlands 140
4 Giles 132
5 Gate City 126
6 King William 126
7 Goochland 112

gotta work on those exchange students, Twin Springs tends to get one every 4-5 years that is 6'8" from the area formerly known as Yugoslavia and just happens to play basketball.
Bob,
Maybe you can sponser a kid from the Dominican Republic who just happens to throw 98 and plays shortstop..

One would think that VHS football would benefit from having a few TN players crossing State Street to get more playing time.  However, I am not aware of that happening with any frequency, if at all.  I know there have been a few "relocations" that have benefitted the VHS baseball program (and the relocated players).  But VHS football apparently remains unattractive for TN transfers.   

Don't get on Virginia Preps and say that or they will be all over you!!!

They say confession is good for the soul. Well, I must confess that there was a time I checked this message board for local high school sports news (still do) and to read Leonard's Losers (I miss that, but do think these two have replaced it).  Yes there was a time that the two chirping birds got on my nerves.  But friends, today has been a challenging day.  What do I do when I need to escape?  I read this board because I know I am going to get a chuckle out of something.  Today was no different.  I read through this "amazing" ridiculous thread and literally laughed out loud.  I want to thank you Falconboy and Southy for amusing me.  

When I tell Southy to up his game THIS is what im talking about!  Falconboy always brings it! Fresh, bold and completly rediculious

All joking aside, everyone does know that the Southbound and his buddy never even attended AHS, right?  I just want to make sure that everyone knows that. I know that they add humor and give people something to write about but they never attended AHS....which may be part of the joke here and I don't realize that.

Wait until next year.

Were they playing isis?

Being completely objective, I believe VHS has played progressively worse as the season has gone on. The team that hung close to Tazewell into the 4th is definitely not the same team we saw tonight, even if the competition level has raised

As an AD how do you schedule 4 in a row at home or away? That's awful

This must be Ryan's lucky week.  I am going to provide a little more free history since Jethro is still in the dark...
 
From 1914-1939, VHS had no mascot.  They were known as the "Fightin' Virginians".   The school colors were established as Orange and Black because those were unique in the area at the time.  The administration felt it unnecessary to select a mascot given the state of world affairs at the time. 
 
At the beginning of the 1939 school year, the new principal felt a mascot was necessary.  Thought it might assist in building community support.  He ordered a contest be held to select a mascot.  The student body was evenly divided between "Bearcat" and "Tigers".  To decide the very close vote, a compromise was reached:  The image would be that of a Bengal Tiger while the mascot name would be Bearcat.   Few folks at that time had ever seen an image of a Bearcat so the logo was not really questioned by the community.  It became an inside joke that the mascot image was not in synch with the name.  The image officially appeared in 1940 as did the name "Bearcat". 
 
In the late 1940's, a new administrator attempted to correct the mismatched mascot and logo.  He was roundly rebuked.  He wanted to replace the Tiger image with the image of a war aircraft known as the Bearcat.  He also attempted to change the name to Bristol High School.  The man obviously had no sense of humor and lasted only a short period.
 
Recently deceased US Senator George Warren is widely accredited with the original submission of "Bearcat".  He was a student/cheerleader at VHS during 1939.
 
I like the "inside joke" and hope the Bearcat image lasts a few more generations anyway!

I need more popcorn.

I m not familiar with a "V-Cat".  Is it a hybrid creature from deep within some recently discovered land?  You whippersnappers crack me up with your newfangled ideas!

But we all knew Tazewell was going to have a good year. They were a breakout team, but not a surprising team

Raven my man, I never left and I never go backwards.  Onward and upward I say!  And now as I exit this stage, I leave you with my interpretation of one of the great all-time quotes.  It is historical so maybe Ryan can work it into that 15 page essay:
 
"And so, lifting as we climb (the VHSL standings), onward and upward we go (to Euclid Avenue that is), struggling and striving (struggling to get over that THS spanking and striving for a modicum of dignity v. R-lands), and hoping that the buds and blossoms of our desires will burst into glorious fruition ere long (with TDs Friday night).  With courage, born of success achieved in the past (at least on the Diamond), with a keen sense of the responsibility which we shall continue to assume (should we ever beat R-lands again), we look forward to a future large with promise and hope (that we can keep a coach longer than 2 seasons).  Seeking no favors because of our color (Orange and Black), nor patronage because of our needs (district wins), we knock at the bar of justice (wanting to replay the last minute from our last meeting), asking for an equal chance (just use legal spikes)."
 
'Til next time!

I don't know about that now.  Anyone that went through all the torture of games the past few years saw this coming.  I said after Chilhowie last year we were going to be a force this year.

Sigh...wish Clemson could have borrowed him for a couple of FG's against the Noles
 
Tim Hayesâ€@Hayes_BHCSports8 hrs
Guess who is 16th among all NCAA D1 FBS players in points scored? Va. High grad Ian Frye is with 43 points (10 FGs, 13 XP) #LocalsInCollege
 
great state

We finally agree on something!

Just like the Carolina Panthers. Black, Silver and a turquoiseish blue.
 
GO WOLFPACK!!!

It's time once again for the weekly SWVA Sports Top 10 Poll, as voted on by us fans. This week we welcome Wise Central to the Top 10 as the 3-0 Warriors have jumped out of the gate to become of the season's early surprise stories. Also, Gate City's loss to Sullivan South springs Giles back into its commanding, unanimous lead at the top of the mountain.
 
Giles (6) 60
Gate City 50
Union 43
Haysi 41
Lee 33
Tazewell 31
Honaker 23
Richlands 21
Clintwood 10
Wise Central 6
 
Also receiving votes: Hurley (5), Fort Chiswell (3), Northwood (2), Twin Valley (1), Abingdon (1)
      This week's games between intra-ranked teams:   #7 Honaker (2-0) @ #10 Wise Central (3-0)

And give the powers that be in Charlottesville, with the track record of brilliant ideas they've had, the power to put everything at one site?  Hampton would be our Wheeling. No thank you. I'll pass.