Both the Tazewell Bulldogs and Fort Chiswell Pioneers look to bounce back after losses last Friday night.
The Pioneers (3-3), lead by senior Brody Crockett and junior Denver Brown, dropped last week’s game against Galax to a final tune of 38-13.
The Bulldogs (2-4) are trying to get back in the win column after losing to county rival Richlands, 34-0.
Pioneers’ QB Brody Crockett was 6-of-14 passing for 112 yards and an interception against Galax. Denver Brown rushed for 128 yards before leaving the game with a leg injury in the third quarter. The star running back’s status is unknown for the contest against the Bulldogs. Fort Chiswell is led by first year head coach Josh Wingate. Their wins have come against Rural Retreat, Floyd County and Auburn High School. The Pioneers have dropped contests against George Wythe, Radford and Galax.
The Bulldogs are looking to bounce back after being shutout against rival Richlands a week ago. Chancellor Harris leads the Dogs on the season with 788 yards and 11 TDs. He’s joined in a talented, but young, backfield that also consists of big armed Jamir Blevins, speedy Mike Jones and Sophomore do-all Josiah Jordan. The Dogs are averaging just under 300 yards rushing per game, however, against Richlands the Dogs only mustered 136 yards on the ground.
Will Denver Brown and Fort Chiswell continue their march to the playoffs with a big win against Tazewell? Or will Chancellor Harris and the Dogs start their quest for a playoff berth of their own?
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. in Fort Chiswell. If you can’t make it to the game, you can listen to the call on g98radio.com.
Photo Credit: Elizabeth Bennett
I’m a 2003 graduate of Tazewell High School and love the town I grew up in. After graduation I continued my education at Radford University getting my Bachelor’s degree in Management and a Master’s in Business Administration.
Personally my life revolves around my family and main profession. I have an amazing wife and two beautiful, sweet little girls. Throughout the week you can find me at Ramey Automotive in Richlands where I’m the General Manager. I’m blessed to be a part of a family business that is eager to support multiple things and especially high school football.
My grandmother lives in Bastian, Va and she has a sign that hangs in her carport that says “If you’re lucky enough to live in the mountains, you’re lucky enough”. Man is that sign true. I’ve lived here all my life and there’s a few things constant; high school football being one of them. In 2017 I was fortunate to get to provide the color commentary for Tazewell Football on Kicks Country and G98 radio. I’ll continue to do so this year as well. Follow me as I share past stories and cover your Tazewell High School Football team throughout the season.
