Jason 299 Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 1997 was probably the best year I have ever known for SWVA Football. D1 State Champ Appalachia D2 State Champ Powell Valley D3 State Champ Gate City D4 State Semi Appearance Lee High The two single a champs could have beat anyone D1 through D4 by one to two TDs that year. Heck both did do that to the D3 state champ that year. In 2007 Gretna could have won the State Title against anyone D1 through D4 and probably give the other two Divisions a run for their money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futbolking 766 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Let's not forget about the Region C teams...Giles, Radford, floyd County, George Wythe...etc... These teams could compete well with D 3 teams every year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH31 2,523 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 1997 was probably the best year I have ever known for SWVA Football. D1 State Champ Appalachia D2 State Champ Powell Valley D3 State Champ Gate City D4 State Semi Appearance Lee High The two single a champs could have beat anyone D1 through D4 by one to two TDs that year. Heck both did do that to the D3 state champ that year. In 2007 Gretna could have won the State Title against anyone D1 through D4 and probably give the other two Divisions a run for their money. i think big creek went to the state finals that year, and maybe i think bluefield won it that year too? west virginia i know but still Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason 299 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 i think big creek went to the state finals that year, and maybe i think bluefield won it that year too? west virginia i know but still Dont matter. I think of those WVA teams as locals anyways. That makes 97 even more impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan 3,569 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 i think big creek went to the state finals that year, and maybe i think bluefield won it that year too? west virginia i know but still Correct. Bluefield won the AA State Title that year beating Grafton 42-13 and Big Creek lost the Class A State Title game 13-9 to Morefield. Graham had a quality team that season too, going 9-3, losing all three games to eventual State Champions (lost to Bluefield 19-14, lost to Gate City 26-20 3OT, lost to Gate City 23-6). 1997 was a very good year for high school football in this area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhs7695 185 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 (edited) And Roanoke city...back when Roanoke was "the" railroad hub of southwest VA, if your kid could play ball, they found you a job and a home in Salem... They still do that now!!! haha I work with three Salem High grads and they all say the same thing!! It makes you lose any respect for their program!! Edited August 18, 2010 by bhs7695 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhs7695 185 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Correct. Bluefield won the AA State Title that year beating Grafton 42-13 and Big Creek lost the Class A State Title game 13-9 to Morefield. Graham had a quality team that season too, going 9-3, losing all three games to eventual State Champions (lost to Bluefield 19-14, lost to Gate City 26-20 3OT, lost to Gate City 23-6). 1997 was a very good year for high school football in this area. It poured snow that entire game between Bluefield and Grafton. Marshall University with Randy Moss were playing for the MAC title in Huntington too that night I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the watcher 10 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Sweeney... Sweeney was from Pa . Thta is where you got him from ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan 3,569 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Sweeney was from Pa . Thta is where you got him from ! Incorrect my friend. The Sweeney's lived in Botetourt County for several years before coming to Bluefield...Dave's older brother Mike went to Lord Botetourt his freshman year. I know this for a fact being that I was good friends with him. And, when Mr. Sweeney was "transferred" back to Roanoke, they had every intention of moving back to Botetourt Co. until it was "recommended" that they move to Salem...their house was already "picked out" for them...nice place, cross tha' tracks, south of the river, over on Mill-something Drive... Facts are facts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futbolking 766 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Incorrect my friend. The Sweeney's lived in Botetourt County for several years before coming to Bluefield...Dave's older brother Mike went to Lord Botetourt his freshman year. I know this for a fact being that I was good friends with him. And, when Mr. Sweeney was "transferred" back to Roanoke, they had every intention of moving back to Botetourt Co. until it was "recommended" that they move to Salem...their house was already "picked out" for them...nice place, cross tha' tracks, south of the river, over on Mill-something Drive... Facts are facts... I can attest to these facts tht GMan states....and GMan may recall, as I do that Dave's nickname at Graham was "E.T."...but we won't go into details about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan 3,569 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 i can attest to these facts tht gman states....and gman may recall, as i do that dave's nickname at graham was "e.t."...but we won't go into details about that. lol!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the watcher 10 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 Incorrect my friend. The Sweeney's lived in Botetourt County for several years before coming to Bluefield...Dave's older brother Mike went to Lord Botetourt his freshman year. I know this for a fact being that I was good friends with him. And, when Mr. Sweeney was "transferred" back to Roanoke, they had every intention of moving back to Botetourt Co. until it was "recommended" that they move to Salem...their house was already "picked out" for them...nice place, cross tha' tracks, south of the river, over on Mill-something Drive... Facts are facts... Now I know why you like Glenn Beck complete B>s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan 3,569 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 Now I know why you like Glenn Beck complete B>s Can't stand Glenn Beck...I think he's a loud mouth fool...reminds me a lot of a Salem poster on this board... BTW...if you've got a Facebook account, I can hook you up with Mike and he can tell you how it all went down...can't get it any straighter than from the horses mouth...:eek:... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhs7695 185 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 Is The Watcher actually..............Nancy Pelosi????? They both seem to be conspiracy theorist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghs73 157 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 Can't stand Glenn Beck...I think he's a loud mouth fool...reminds me a lot of a Salem poster on this board... BTW...if you've got a Facebook account, I can hook you up with Mike and he can tell you how it all went down...can't get it any straighter than from the horses mouth...:eek:... this guy does not want the truth he cannot handle the truth when it comes to anything football in our area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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