honestjohn

What would be downright comical is if you had something good to say about Hurley, instead of your negative remarks all the time.

What would be downright comical is if you had something good to say about Hurley, instead of your negative remarks all the time.

What would be downright comical is if you had something good to say about Hurley, instead of your negative remarks all the time.

Is see Hurley playing with a lot of pride and determination. Sure they are not the same team as last years squad, but from what I have seen on tape, their QB is an outstanding player. If Chilhowie plays up to their potential, Chilhowie should win by several scores. You have to tip your hat to Hurley High School folks. Hurley has 175 students in their school, and here they are playing again for a chance of  Regional title. That in itself tells me something about the character of Hurley's squad. Congratulations to both squads for making it this far, and we pray for no injuries.

I don't mean this to be offensive towards him but I'm not sure why Richlands would want him to play? Richlands linebackers have been very good and their front 7 have been one of the best in the area altogether. He hasn't had enough recovery time and I'm sure he can't be conditioned since he hasn't played in 3 months. If he was a home run threat on offense I get why you'd want to rush him out there but I wouldn't risk rushin him in such a big game when they really haven't needed him all season. 

The boys from Ewing are back. After razzle doozle victory. The boys got call in locker room. No silly not the president.  But from ol Natche himself. 
All you could here from our vantage point was a big wooooooooooo. And then another wooooooo. Ol Natche something else. Been friend for years. Heck Sampson almost wrestled in Crockett wrestling. 
But kids were pride to win again and do it it stompin style. We all so pride Pine Ears.
can boys be stopped? I just dunno! 
We are the Pine Ears 
so pride and no fears
we wear the colors 
to celebrate victory galores
From the hollers to the school
tom Walker is  really really cool
ol Natche sings along too
with another wooooooooo
we love ol Natche 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Some of y'all must have had a sub .500 man steal your girlfriend away from you. 

I think 1A West as a whole is down this year.  Galax is young, inexperienced, small and lack depth.  George Wythe has been inconsistent with a lot of infighting surrounding the football program.  I see changes on the horizon after talking to some friends over there.  Burton and Honaker are both rebuilding.  Hurley isn't nearly as talented as in recent years.  Radford and Fort Chiswell are no longer 1A programs.
Truthfully, Riverheads should be 2A as well. According to the VADOE website, they have had a higher enrollment than Fort Chiswell and Radford 7 of the past 10 years.  Unless something crazy happens, they will repeat with relative ease. 

It's a shame they cost Hurley the game 

It's a travesty.  Those four TDs they took off the board against a team playing just 3 upperclassmen is a shining example of just how much the officials decide these games.

Which way will Tazewell travel to get to the Game?
 

Here is the first episode of the podcast! I did as best I could without any cohost or guest. Looking forward to having weekly guests from this point on to help spice it up and whatnot. 
Let me know what you like, don't like, any ideas for segments or guests you may have. It's all fair game. 
Enjoy!
 
https://m.soundcloud.com/swvasportspod/swva-sports-pod-s1e1-week-1

1.  Union
2.  Richlands
3.  Bluefield
4.  George Wythe
5.  Marion
6.  Virginia High
7.  Abingdon
8.  Fort Chiswell
9.  Wise Central
10. Hurley

My gut feeling ... Bluefield wins this one ... and I hope that I am wrong!
Bluefield 24  Graham 17

Out for the year.
On the bright side, Richlands has what I believe to be their greatest kicker ever.   Thursday night he was constantly kicking the ball into the endzone on kickoffs, and he also made a 47 or 48 yard field goal with distance to spare.

Michael Watkins who was a member of the Virginia High School Bearcats football and baseball teams, graduating in 2016, tragically passed away Sunday morning July 23rd from an auto accident. 
My pastor, preached a message about our life which resonated deeply in my spirit.  He ask the question, "What is your message"?   Will your life be a story, few may tell, or will it be a message that you have lived and will impact others? 
Here we have two young lives gone to early, Brandon Looney and now Michael Watkins.  From what I gather these young men left a message with their short lives.  A message of dedication to their sport, goodness, goals to reach for and most of all a love for their Lord. 
I heard this song today and I thought how appropriate to share with their message.  It is by Masters Voice and is entitled "How Long A Lifetime Is."
This is a portion of the lyrics.
 
"Never take the day for granted, cherish every memory
No one knows for certain what the next tomorrow may bring
So hold your love ones tightly, treat each moment as a gift
Never know how long a lifetime is"
 
REST WELL MICHAEL AND BRANDON

Brady Justice and Devin Tester going to Emory, highly recruited Logan Justus going to Richland

It's ok to give someone not from Graham credit, I promise it won't kill you.

Hurley did pretty good , Brady Justice going to VT and Logan Justice going to Richland's.

Hurley did pretty good , Brady Justice going to VT and Logan Justice going to Richland's.

Hurley did pretty good , Brady Justice going to VT and Logan Justice going to Richland's.

I thought Hurley would surprise a lot of people in 2017, but heard a Tornado has swept through the community and left a lot of destruction.

I thought Hurley would surprise a lot of people in 2017, but heard a Tornado has swept through the community and left a lot of destruction.

I thought Hurley would surprise a lot of people in 2017, but heard a Tornado has swept through the community and left a lot of destruction.