Graham/Beaver at Mitchell 26/27

[Gridiron60]

📣 Beaver–Graham Rivalry Update

The 2026 and 2027 Beaver–Graham games will officially be played at historic Mitchell Stadium. Bluefield High School and Graham High School have reached an agreement ensuring both matchups take place as scheduled.

🏈 Home/Away Designation
• Bluefield High School will serve as the home team for both games.
• Beaver fans will sit on the home side.
• Graham fans will sit on the away side.
• The teams will alternate dark and light uniforms for both seasons.

This agreement guarantees that the 100th meeting of this storied rivalry will take place at Mitchell Stadium on August 28th, 2026.

📅 Looking Ahead
Negotiations for future venues will begin after the 2027 game, shaping the next chapter of Beaver–Graham football.
 

Source: Bluefield High School 

[Real Sasquatch]

Figured this would happen.  I had faith that the two schools would work something out.  

Now let's get those kids some lights and seats at GHS!!

[swva_fan]

1 hour ago, Real Sasquatch said:

Figured this would happen.  I had faith that the two schools would work something out.  

Now let's get those kids some lights and seats at GHS!!

Is anything going to be done before the season starts?

[Real Sasquatch]

26 minutes ago, swva_fan said:

Is anything going to be done before the season starts?

That's a question for the all mighty holder of the purse strings.....I doubt it.

[frito gonzales]

I've heard lights and visitor seating should be done this summer. Fingers crossed.

[Gridiron60]

10 minutes ago, frito gonzales said:

I've heard lights and visitor seating should be done this summer. Fingers crossed.

I’ll believe it when I see it. I don’t have much faith in the powers that be but kudos to them if they make it happen.