50kw

You must consider the past inconsistencies at Battle and Holston. The thing is you have what you have to work with. There has been many 0-10 seasons over the years. Consistency and progress are big factors, but I digress.

Derrick Patterson

It has not always been that way in Washington County. I would go as far as to say four good coaches. That is very rare.

The first time in history a team scores 50 or more points and loses an NFL game. With that being said, the NFL is on a trend of becoming arena football.

Richlands! Good game.

Appreciate the updates today. It's an easy way to keep up at work when you can't listen. Kudos to the SWVA Sports administrators for all you do

There's always that one thread to get us thru from when our teams are eliminated till next season.

Good game here. Coach Turner and Coach Stone, fist class gentlemen,

One thing is for sure, it will be easy to show a new play or two next week for both teams.

Enjoy you perspective on VHS sports Dad.

How is this determined? Is this in an unofficial handbook of high school football? Where can I get a copy?

Union by 21.

The rule of allowing all year practice in sports shy of a few weeks of dead periods is a contributing factor as well. I know of many cases where coaches have discouraged playing other sports and missing their workouts. It’s another added pressure to student athletes.

I hear the distant ring of a hammer.

Beat them and it's not an issue. It should be a good challenge for M7 schools. Skipper, Way to make your first post a memorable one.

1. Chilhowie 2. Pulaski 3. Bluefield 4. Abingdon 5. Graham 6. Ridgeview 7. Patrick Henry 8. Union 9. Galax 10. Grayson Co.

26-21 JSB final

Should be an excellent contest. Ridgeview showed venerability last week against an improving JSB squad. I understand coming out of a buy week can sometimes be difficult. Ridgeview should have learned from it and will be ready for the Falcons. I'm going to go with Abingdon in a close one.

Do you feel schools are more content these days to let a coach stick around as long as they are model citizens and don't rock the administrative boat? Has the priority of football programs declined due to low numbers and other factors? More and more schools are unable to field 8th grade or JV teams. One trend I have noticed is that football is more openly criticized by parents of other sport's athletes, clubs and bands. All the while football is the athletic department's cash cow. Other sports and music programs would not be able to afford to compete if not for football gate money and concession sales. Most if not all Spring sports case and point. It baffles me that so many schools take no pride in their football programs even if you are a baseball or basketball school. I understand everyone is not going to win it all every year but at least try to get the very best out of what you have to work with and consider it a community effort. I know some may not like it but no other sport compares to the football gate.

There are a few obvious signs of coaching changes on the way. What are you hearing across SWVA Sports land?

Could be a good game.

Thanks for getting to the facts before leveling more bad judgement. Grateful for our local, volunteer Fire/Rescue/EMS.

This is not only the case in sports but in every aspect of life in 2018. The my way and my way only attitude is ingrained into society. From politics to pee wee sports there is no exception, no middle ground or working for a compromise that will benefit all. This is what happens when you teach a generation that their wants, needs, preferences and feelings are most important no matter what the cost. I can name sports program after program where some parents prefer losing just as long as little Johnny or Susie gets their playing time and all the sideline coaches have it their way. As far as grown men acting like children, a permanent ban from the sideline and stadium all the way to the high school level should be the punishment. It would go a long way in stopping this idiocy.

Patrick Henry 43 John Battle 24 final. PH 5-0

PH 43 JSB 24 01:00 to play