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You may be correct in your statement there BackwoodsBrawler but the only problem is Grundy gave up 333 yards the ground against Lebanon and also 245 yards rushing to Twin Valley. So far both of Grundy's opponents have racked up a total of 578 yards rushing and get this 0 yards passing. Thats right 0, I believe that stat can be due to the fact that Grundy has shown that they can't stop the run. Thats is why I believe next Friday Hurley will run it down their throats all night. I look for Berglowe to have a big night against his former team.

No from the looks of it now it was ignorant to believe that the Waves had a chance to win this one. 33-14 Anyone want to comment on how badly they believe them Waves will beat Hurley next week. Or has the Waves calmed and the tide has went out. Get your surfboards ready Rebels we're heading to Wave country next Friday!!!! lol

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If you read my post you would see that I never said nothing about either team I asked everyone what they thought of the upcoming game. That is not called sticking your foot in your mouth.

Well its a little under two weeks away, but I figured I would go ahead and start a thread for the game. What is everyone thoughts and predictions for the game.

Now Lance you know Berglowe is gonna be ready to run wild on the Waves!!! I believe this is the year that Hurley will take down the Golden Waves.

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Storylines abound in Black Diamond District By: Lloyd Combs | Sports Correspondent Published: August 21, 2011 There are so many good storylines this season in the Black Diamond District, it’s hard to choose the best one. w Hurley, which gave J.I. Burton a scare in the playoffs last year, with three potential all-state playmakers, but an all-new offensive line. w Twin Valley, with its most talented team in years, trying to shake things up after winning just two games the past four seasons. w Haysi, trying desperately to recover from its worst season in more than a decade, a 3-7 campaign that followed a stretch of five BDD titles and one Region D crown in nine years. w Defending BDD champion Honaker, which suffered significant losses to graduation, but has an all-state lineman and a 1,000-yard rusher to rebuild around. But the most interesting story in the newly expanded BDD has to be Grundy, which has undergone more radical changes in the past few months than most schools or programs undergo in a decade. Grundy High School, which spent 41 seasons in Group AA after reclassification in 1970, is now in Group A. It was a charter member of the Southwest District when it was formed in 1955. Now GHS is in the BDD. Then there’s the football program. The Golden Wave have a new head coach for the first time in 24 years and he inherits a mostly new team. Jeremy Ward takes over for Greg Rowe, who resigned at the end of the last school year after coaching Grundy to 142 wins, three Region IV titles and four outright SWD championships between 1987 and 2010. It’s a whole new look for the Golden Wave, who lost 12 good players to graduation and two transfers to Hurley, including record-setting running back Tyler Berglowe. Ward has the necessary background for a successful coaching career. He was an all-district lineman at Grundy and he started three years in the offensive line at VMI. He is humbled about getting the opportunity to follow Rowe, who coached longer and won more games than any other coach in school history. “It’s a great opportunity, and it’s a challenge at the same time,†said Ward, who must rebuild in the wake of significant losses from a 9-3 Group AA playoff team. “But, to get to follow someone like coach Rowe is unbelievable. He’s done some great things. Those are some big shoes, some hard shoes to fill with all he accomplished. “I never thought I’d have the chance to coach at Grundy. I didn’t come back here expecting to be the head coach. To be honest, it’s not something I really planned on, even though he had told us he was stepping away from it.†Ward said he hopes he can continue the things he’s learned as a player, and Wave assistant, from Rowe and longtime Grundy assistants Jack Compton and Craig Plymal, who also stepped down. “I hope I’ve been smart enough over the last few years to pick up on the things they taught me and I’ll be able to continue things those guys have done,†Ward said. “They had some great teams, they worked hard to where we have one of the nicer facilities in this area. I hope I can keep the program going as well as they did. “I think the program, as well as myself, owes a lot to the dedication and commitment of coach Rowe, coach Compton, and coach Plymal. Without [them] the program [wouldn’t] be where it is today. I thank them for their service and knowledge given and for the lessons learned.†　 CAPSULE SUMMARIES Grundy Coach: Jeremy Ward (first year) Group: A, Division 2 2010 Record: 9-3 (lost to Cave Spring, 50-14, in the Region IV, Division 3 semifinals) Key returners: Ben Rife, Sr., QB; Tyler McClanahan, Sr., LB; Dillon O’Quinn, Sr., WR; Nick Travis, Sr., LB; Daniel Ellis, Jr., DE; Wayne Mutter, Jr., K/P Promising newcomers: Traquan Oliver, Fr., WR/S; Dylan Billiter, So., QB; Trey Smith, So., WR Key losses: Tyler Berglowe, RB; Cody Justus, WR/LB; Tanner Marshall, T; John Kelly, QB/DE; Tyler Justus, DL Outlook: No team lost more experienced hands than Grundy during the off-season. Jeremy Ward is the team’s first new head coach in 24 years, and he has to replace most of the coaching staff, 12 seniors – most of whom played key roles the last few years – and two transfers, including one of the best running backs in school history. Tyler Berglowe, who is now at Hurley, ran for 1,892 yards and set two school records, including 333 yards in a single game and 24 touchdowns for the season. The biggest challenge for Ward is replacing five starters in the offensive line and rebuilding the defense, which also lost a slew of playmakers. Last year’s leading tackler, linebacker Tyler McClanahan, is back. There is talent, but limited experience available on a team with 10 sophomores and nine freshmen on a 33-man roster. Ben Rife returns at quarterback, where, after two-plus years as a starting wide out, he took over at mid-season last year for the injured John Kelly. Six starters return overall, plus junior Wayne Mutter, who has one of the strongest kicking legs in the area. Key players will also be senior wide out Dillon O’Quinn, junior running backs Nick Travis and Daniel Ellis and freshman wide receiver Traquan Oliver. Potential must-see game: vs. Hurley, Sep. 9 Coach’s quote: “With the youth we have this year, the long-term potential looks tremendous.†Haysi Coach: James Colley (29th year) Group: A, Division 2 2010 Record: 3-7 Key returners: Dakota Stanley, Sr., WR/DB; Derick Blair, Sr., QB/LB; Tyler Blankenship, Jr., LB; A. Heath Mullins, Sr., OL/DE Promising newcomers: Ryan Turner, Sr., RB; Cole Yates, So., RB Key losses: Hobert Newberry, WR/P; Koen Elswick, WR; Devin Edwards, OL Outlook: After its worst season in over a decade Haysi, which had won five of the previous nine BDD titles, hopes to at least get started on its way back this year. Only four starters are back on offense and just five return on defense, but there are some outstanding football players and good athletes at veteran coach James Colley’s disposal. All-State wide receiver Dakota Stanley and versatile quarterback Derick Blair will play significant roles on both offense and defense. Junior linebacker Tyler Blankenship is a budding defensive star. The biggest concern is an all-new backfield and a lack of size. Senior A. Heath Mullins is the only returning starter in the offensive line. Potential must-see game: vs. Honaker, Nov. 4 Coach’s quote: “These kids have come out with a very good attitude, they’re all working hard. We’ve been really pleased with their effort.†Honaker Coach: Doug Hubbard (28th year) Group: A, Division 2 2010 Record: 7-5 (lost to Gate City, 53-6, in the Region D, Division 2 finals) Key returners: Jerod Honaker, Sr., RB; Dustin Young, Sr., C/DL; Ty Hall, Jr., QB; Jeremiah Dye, Sr., LB; Tyler Bailey, Sr., LB Promising newcomers: Deandre Williams, Jr., OT/DT; Shey Bunn, So., HB/CB Key losses: Chaz Miller, QB; Tyler Reynolds, OT; Blake Gent, DB Outlook: A number of returning lettermen who were key reserves last year step into starting roles for the first time at Honaker, which returns a total of nine starters. The Tigers have two All-BDD standouts back on offense, including senior lineman Dustin Young, who was an All-Group A pick, and running back Jerod Honaker, who gained over 1,000 yards last year. The offense is in the hands of junior quarterback Ty Hall, who can both run and throw the ball well. The defense is led by three All-BDD picks – Young and linebackers Jeremiah Dye and Tyler Bailey. Kicker McKenzie Phillips was an all-district pick last year as a freshman. Potential must-see game: vs. Hurley, Oct. 14 Coach’s quote: “We have a lot of juniors who have filled role positions for a time. It’s a solid bunch who’ve been here and practiced hard the last two or three years, and it’s their time to play.†Hurley Coach: Greg Tester (fifth year) Group: A, Division 2 2010 Record: 7-4 (lost to J.I. Burton, 24-8, in the Region D, Division 1 semifinals) Key returners: Austin Cooper, Sr., QB; Dustin Waynick, Sr., WR; Greg Stacy, Jr., LB; Toby Davis, Sr., DE Promising newcomers: Grundy transfer Tyler Berglowe, Sr., RB; Key losses: William Rawlins, RB; John Layne, OL/LB; Cody Sullivan, OL/DL; Todd Hurley, OL; Reed Justice, RB; Cole Stacy, LB Outlook: A rebuilt offensive line is the key for an offense with some of the top playmakers in the area. Three seniors, talented quarterback Austin Cooper, All-Group A wide receiver Dustin Waynick and one of the top running backs in the area, Tyler Berglowe, a Grundy transfer, are legitimate all-state candidates. The Rebels lost all five starters, however, from both the offensive and defensive lines. There’s good size, with four candidates at tackle who range from 280 to 320 pounds. The key could be guards Greg Stacy, who moves over from tight end, and Toby Davis, who played fullback last year. Potential must-see game: At Honaker, Oct. 14 Coach’s quote: “I think our skill players are our strength right now, especially with the transfer of Tyler Berglowe. Adding him to the mix of Austin Cooper and Dustin Waynick, we can do some good things this year.†Twin Valley Coach: Tom Crigger (third year) Group: A, Division 2 2010 Record: 1-9 Key returners: Chance Moore, Sr., OL/DE; Brandon Viars, Sr., OL/LB; Shannon Adams, So., QB; Adam Quinley, Jr., RB; Henry Viars, Sr., OL; Joseph Fletcher, Sr., DE; Zach Ratliff, Sr., RB Promising newcomers: Carlos Sanchez, So., NT; Cameron Barbetto, So, RB Key losses: none Outlook: This is the first time in years that Twin Valley has a significant number of players, young and old, with football experience and a football background. It could be the Panthers’ best season since 2004, when they reached the playoffs. Twin Valley has the most experienced offensive line in the BDD. Chance Moore and Brandon Viars lead an all-senior front that includes four returning starters. The offense will be led by promising sophomore quarterback Shannon Adams, who gained valuable experience as a freshman, and two solid running backs in Adam Quinley and Cameron Barbetto. Moore, Viars, Adams and Joseph Fletcher lead a defense that could be the key if the Panthers hope to significantly improve on last year’s 1-9 mark. Potential must-see game: vs. Grundy, Aug. 26. Coach’s quote: “Seeing all those kids out for the first day of practice this year made me feel that the football program is heading in the right direction. We want to establish the program, win as many games as possible and see what the potential is, or chance of even exceeding that.†BDD PRESEASON COACHES' POLL Pos. Team Points (first-place votes in parentheses) 1. Honaker (4) 16 2. Hurley (1) 12 3. Grundy 9 4. Haysi 7 5. Twin Valley 6

Great pics Lance I really liked them.

Hey Lance if you dont care try to get me some pics of Hurley.

Should be a lot closer than it has in recent years. Also with the two Grundy players transferring to Hurley, I'm sure that will add fuel to the fire of this long heated rivalry . Believe Hurley should have a serious shot at beating Grundy for the first time since the 1992 season and only the 4th time in the Rebels football teams 60 year history.

Hey everyone I wanted to let everyone know that I have created a facebook page for the Hurley Rebels. I have been adding lots of old team photos as well as old pictures of some of our mos outstanding athletes. Just type in Hurley Rebels in the search box on facebook and its normally the first one that pops up. Here is a direct link to it even know its very long. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hurley-Rebels/235038706530941 With that said does anyone know of any other high school pages like this one.

Hey I will play I have played on Yahoo for years, if you still have a open spot.

Something I was thinking about recently, if you had to sit and think about the history of your schools football team, who have been the best to ever play there. Like a top 10 players, regardless of position, toever play for your high school. Doesn't have to be in order just the 10 best.

With all this news of these players transferring, does Hurley finally have a chance to beat their arch-rival the Grundy Golden Waves??? Friday, September 9, 2011 Hurley Rebels @ Grundy Golden Waves

I heard that one of the players coming to Hurley is RB Tyler Berglowe. I have heard from a pretty reliable source that he has already been lifting weights at Hurley High School. As far as the other players I have heard that they are suppose to be 2 possibly 3 more but have not heard any names. Do you know any names as of yet Lance???

I have heard rumors that they are a few players from Grundy that are transferring to Hurley. Has anyone else heard anything of this sort.

Next season, the Rebels will be a force to be reckon with!!! The Rebels return their entire starting five, which include their top three scorers in the Coopers and Dustin Waynick. I expect BIG things from the Rebels next year. Also the Rebels could possibly have two players reach the 1000 point mark next season. Both Dustin & Austin are over the 900 point mark as of right now. If my numbers are right Austin has 931 and Dustin has 920. Wouldn't it be awesome if they could both score their 1000th point in the same night. I just hope it isn't on the road, it would be awesome to do it at HHS!!!

VHSL's website says that it starts at 1pm heres the bracket http://www.vhsl.org/files/bkb-results-2011-d1-boys.pdf

The flag in Hurley is a symbol of school pride. We are a very strong small town that have become even closer knit due to the wonderful work and attitudes of our great Varsity Basketball team this year! People have downed Hurley since Bristol Herald Courier posted an article about how good our team was this year and how high we ranked in the state of VA. Some would want nothing more than for us "Rebels" to go home without a state title. It kills some that we have even made it this far. I don't think it really matters that much that we are from Hurley but from SWVA. People would be making rude comments if we were the Wave, Tornado, Cobras, Panthers, etc. It is just 5th grade type fodder for people to feed off from and down our area. Hurley will go to Richmond on Thursday and I can guarantee there will be Rebel flags flying with pride!

I'll tell you this much, they can call it what they want, but I called it a symbol of southern heritige and southern pride and for us people in Hurley it is a symbol of our school. I will not be in Richmond because of work, but don't doubt for a second that I wouldn't be there waving a rebel flag. No one will ever tell me not to do it!!!! GO REBELS!!!

Keys for Hurley in my opinion is they have to be able to beat EM's press, also they need to attack the basket hard and early and try to get their starting 5 in foul trouble. From what I have heard they play these 5 almost all game. So Hurley needs to get their big scorers in foul trouble. Also Hurley has got to play tight defense and try not to let their two big scorers go off for big games. I truly believe the Rebels can pull it off tomorrow but they need another impressive performance like they had against Twin Springs.

FAMILY TIES: Coopers lift Hurley to state berth By LLOYD COMBS Published: February 25, 201 LEBANON, Va. -- Hurley played, perhaps, its best half of the season, and that was just good enough for its biggest win in 18 years. The Rebels secured a spot in the Region D finals, and its first Group A tournament berth since 1993, with a 68-53 win over J.I. Burton in the Division 1 semifinals Friday night. The victory sends Hurley into this afternoon’s regional finals against Twin Springs at 4 p.m. at Virginia High. The Titans defeated Council, 49-39, in Friday’s second semifinal contest. Austin Cooper scored 22 points, his brother, Tyler Cooper, added 21 points and they will now get to do what their father, Hurley coach Mark Cooper, did some 24 years ago – play for a Region D title, and then play in the state tournament. “Tyler and I have talked all our lives about this,†Austin Cooper said. “We’ve heard our dad talk about it, we’ve seen all the films and heard all the stories, and now we’re going to get our chance.†Excellent ball movement and unselfish play in the first half helped Hurley (23-3) build what turned out to be an insurmountable lead, a lead that was cut from 21 points in the first half, however, to six in the second half. Austin Cooper scored eight points in the first quarter as the Rebels started the game fast. J.I. Burton was 0 for 9 from the floor and Hurley had an 18-3 lead after two free throws by Tyler Cooper in the opening seconds of the second period. Tyler scored nine points in that quarter and all five Hurley starters had assists on the way to a 39-18 advantage and a 41-22 halftime lead. “We executed our game plan on offense and defense in the first half,†Mark Cooper said. “We made a run, then they made a run in the third quarter and we got a little tight.†While Hurley went from patient and efficient with a lead to timid and sloppy with the ball as J.I. Burton (16-10) whittled away at its deficit in the second half. Senior Brad Skeens hit two 3-pointers, his teammates collected a couple of key offensive rebounds and the Raiders pulled to within 12 points late in the third period. Another Burton senior, Timmy Goins, got a couple of key steals, Hurley started missing free throws and Goins capped a 10-1 run with a 3 that got the Raiders within 55-49 with 6:15 remaining. “Give Burton credit, they never quit,†Mark Cooper added. “We wanted to run some clock in the second half but we ran too much and then we started missing free throws. We usually shoot a lot better than that at the line.†Hurley, which was 8 of 17 at the line overall in the second half, got a couple of buckets from Dustin Waynick and four free throws from the Cooper brothers and ended the contest on a 13-4 run. “It was like two different games,†J.I. Burton coach Aaron Williams said. “In the first half we were just too tentative. Hurley was here last year, and they came out ready to play.†Skeens finished with 14 points and Joe Hunnicutt added 12 for the Raiders. Goins, who fouled out with 3:44 remaining, contributed nine points and six steals. Waynick finished with 14 points and three blocks, Tyler Cooper had nine rebounds and three assists, and Austin Cooper added five assists and three steals. Twin Springs 49, Council 39 Three early 3-pointers gave Twin Springs (23-3) a lead it would not relinquish in Friday's nightcap. David Campbell hit two quick 3s in a 9-2 start for the Titans, who led 22-11 late in a low-scoring first half, 27-13 early in the second half, and managed to hold off upset-minded Council. After a shaky start the Cobras were able to control the tempo and get the ball inside to remain within striking distance, and got within 42-35 on a 3-pointer by Jake Barton with 1:05 remaining. David Campbell, Seth Campbell and Caleb Smith all hit free throws in the final four minutes for Twin Springs. Dylan Cook scored 18 points and Chris Tiller dished out seven assists for Council (15-11). David Campbell finished with a game-high 22 points and Jared Finch added 10 points for the Titans. Vini Todesco hauled in a game-high 13 rebounds and blocked six shots.

Hurley survives scare by Twin Valley By LLOYD COMBS Bluefield Daily Telegraph The Bluefield Daily Telegraph Thu Feb 24, 2011, 12:06 AM EST HURLEY, Va. — Every team that wins a major post-season tournament gets a scare at some point along the way. A determined Twin Valley squad threw a major one into Hurley, before the Rebels overcame a fourth-quarter deficit to win, 51-45, in the opening round of the Region D, Division 1 quarterfinals Wednesday night. The number one seed in the tourney, Hurley (22-3) advanced to a semifinal meeting with J.I. Burton Friday night at Lebanon, but just barely. Three straight buckets, one by Daniel Hobbs and two by Chance Moore, staked Twin Valley, to a 43-39 lead early in the fourth quarter. It was the first lead of the night for the Panthers, the number eight seed, as they battled back from a double-digit, first-half deficit. “I expected Twin Valley to come over here and play hard and challenge us, and give coach Moore and his kids credit, they did,†Hurley coach Mark Cooper said. “Twin Valley is used to a great atmosphere, and a winning tradition, and they fought tooth and nail to uphold that.†Hurley got the ball inside to Dustin Waynick on its next two possessions to tie the score, and Tyler Cooper got the ball to his brother Austin in transition to take the lead back, 45-43, with three minutes remaining, and the Rebels ended the game on a 12-2 run. A hard-nosed Twin Valley defense made it difficult for the Rebels to get the ball inside much of the night. Hurley made just three of its first 20 shots from the field in the second half before its final run. “Our defense was a lot better than it was the last time we played over here,†Twin Valley coach Brian Moore said “We did a good job keeping them from getting the shots they wanted. “We knew we needed to keep the score in the 40s to have a chance, and we put ourselves in a position to have a chance at the end. I’m as proud of this bunch of kids as I’ve been of any team I’ve ever coached.†Daniel Hobbs, who fouled out with 2:41 remaining, led Twin Valley (9-14) with 13 points. The junior sharpshooter scored seven points in the second quarter as the Panthers cut a 26-15 deficit to 26-23 just before halftime. Moore finished with nine rebounds, while Logan Cantrell, Cody Hubbard and Shannon Adams made key defensive plays in the second half for the Panthers. While Waynick and Austin Cooper sat out much of the first half in foul trouble, Tyler Cooper scored 16 of his game-high 22 points. Waynick finished with 18 points, Austin Cooper with eight boards and Thomas Allen had four steals for the Rebels. Hurley made just 5-of-11 free throws after a technical on the Twin Valley bench with 2:03 remaining. “I hope it’s the mark of a good team to withstand a big run and come back and win,†Cooper said. “We’ve got to learn from this, and we’ve got to do a better job at the free throw line.†At Hurley TWIN VALLEY (45) Hobbs 6 1-2 13, Adams 3 0-0 6, Case 2 0-0 4, Cantrell 4 1-2 9, Hubbard 1 0-2 3, Fletcher 1 0-0 3, Moore 3 1-2 7, Harris 0 0-0 0. Totals – 20 3-8 45. HURLEY (51) ACooper 2 0-4 4, T. Cooper 9 4-4 22, Waynick 6 6-8 18, Allen 0 0-0 , Peck 2 0-1 5, Brown 0 0-0 0, Hurley 0 2-2 2, Hensley 0 0-0 0, Charles 0 0-0 0, Ramey 0 0-0 0, Stacy 0 0-0 0. Totals – 19 12-19 51. Twin Valley..............12 14 11 8 — 45 Hurley.....................22 11 6 12 — 51 3-point goals-TV 2 (Hubbard, Fletcher), Hurley 1 (Peck). Total fouls-Twin Valley 21, Hurley 11. Fouled out-Hobbs, Moore. Technicals-Twin Valley bench.

Well these two teams faced off at Twin Valley January 18, in what is probably one of the most memorable games, and definatly one of the most talked about of the season. In a game we saw 56 fouls, 34 by Twin Valley, 70 free throws, six players disqualified by personal fouls, plus two player ejections, and the removal of two fans from the stands. Leading scoring Tyler Cooper was one of the two player ejected in this game as well as a Twin Valley player for a altercation in the first quarter. The Rebels trailed in this game at the half 30-27. Hurley would get settled down in the 2nd half and lead by Austin Cooper and Dustin Waynick would outscore Twin Valley in the 3rd quarter 19-9. Hurley would eventually win this one 64-50. After the game Hurley would receive a sheriff deputy’s escort out of the building as a precaution after an emotional — and physical win. The game at Hurley would turn out nothing like the one at Twin Valley as the Panther were never a factor as the Rebels would jump out to a 30-12 halftime lead and 51-24 after the 3rd quarter. Tyler Cooper was ejected from the first game would lead the Rebels in this one with 20 points. Also Dustin Waynick was dominant with 17 points 9 rebounds and 3 blocks. The Rebels would go on to win by a final score of 67-39. With all this said i believe that the Rebels should have no problem with the Panthers Wednesday night when they travel to Hurley. Hurley is currently riding a 8 game winning streak. Also another notable stat for this game is the Rebels are on a 15 game winning streak at home that dates back to Feb, 2009. The Rebels always play great in the jam packed Hurley High School gymnasium as the Rebel fan cheer them on. With all this said what is everyone's thoughts on this Region D matchup.