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Union claws their way by Gate City

After playing the Union Bears close in two games last season, Gate City done it's best to hang around and pull the upset against the Bears on Saturday ...
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Stansberry leads Spartans past Titans

After slipping and sliding their way by Hurley last week in the mud, the Eastside Spartans moved their Cumberland clash with the Twin Springs Titans to the turf ...
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Burton gets on track with big win at Castlewood

It was only week three but the stakes were high coming in to Friday nights showdown at B.C. White Stadium in Castlewood. The Raiders from J.I. Burton rolled ...
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Phillips, Wolfpack ambush Generals

While the sky was sputtering rain drops on Saturday afternoon inside Five Star Stadium, the Ridgeview Wolfpack offense was raining touchdowns. The Pack raced out to a 35-0 ...
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Eastside powers through rain, mud to outduel Rebels

On a muddy and rain soaked field at Carl McConnell Stadium, the big boys in the trenches dominated on both sides of the ball for the Eastside Spartans ...
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John Battle shocks Gate City at Legion Field

Coming off of a 2-8 season, not many folks were looking at the John Battle Trojans to go in to Legion Field and beat a Gate City team ...
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Castlewood throttles Honaker

Castlewood used a three headed rushing attack of Landon Taylor, Mickey Carter and Jeremiah Allen to storm their way past county rival Honaker on Tuesday night. Taylor and ...
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Chilhowie edges Burton

The morning rain made for a muddy game Monday night in Chilhowie between the Warriors and the J.I. Burton Raiders. The weather no doubt played a major factor ...
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Rebels shoot down Eagles

John Matt Justus got it done on both sides of the ball for the Hurley Rebels in their season opening win over the Rye Cove Eagles in Clinchport ...
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Warriors derail Wolfpack atop Rose Ridge

It wasn't foggy this go around but it sure was a cold one in the mountains of Dickenson County as Mountain 7 rivals Wise Central and Ridgeview opened ...
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Bears maul Generals in Brawl for the Bucket

The Bucket will be staying in Big Stone Gap. Union used a ferocious defensive attack and a steady running game en route to a 28-0 season opening victory ...
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Ridgeview, Wise Central Hoping to Unseat Union in Mountain 7

Union Bears Last seasons record (9-3) The defending Mountain 7 champions are faced with the daunting task of replacing All State running back and linebacker Mason Polier who ...
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Cumberland Teams Look to Dethrone Burton

John. I Burton Raiders Last seasons record – (10-3) The J.I. Burton Raiders return 15 starters from last years Region 1D runner-up team. That team was led on ...
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Tiller Named Head Coach of Wolfpack

Todd Tiller was named the new head football coach at Ridgeview High School on April 20th. Tiller becomes the second head coach in Wolfpack history, succeeding Rick Mullins ...
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Family Affair: Polier and Satterfield garner All State wrestling honors

Cousins Mason Polier and Johnny Satterfield wrapped up a stellar season on the wrestling mat for Union High School. Each brought home a third place finish in the ...
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THE END OF AN ERA: Richlands’ Greg Mance to coach at Loris (SC)

Over the course of his 23-year tenure as the head coach at Richlands, Greg Mance never failed to leave his team with a simple message before they took ...
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Union’s Mason Polier signs on dotted line to continue football career at UVA Wise

Fans who spent their Friday nights at Bullitt Park will now be able to make the 17 mile trek from Big Stone Gap to Carl Smith Stadium in ...
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Twin Springs’ Reed inks with UVA Wise to continue his baseball career

Twin Springs High School baseball standout Justin Reed has signed on the dotted line to continue both his academic and baseball careers at the University of Virginia's College ...
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Patrick Henry blanks Burton to claim Region 1D title, sets up date with Galax in state semifinals

The Patrick Henry Rebels laid claim to the programs first ever regional football title this past Saturday with a 24-0 victory over the J.I. Burton Raiders at Emory ...
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Graham bottles up Union in regional semifinals

The 37-35 win over Graham back in September at Mitchell Stadium in Bluefield against Graham was one that will be talked about forever in the towns of Big ...
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Warriors continue incredible season, shock Wolfpack

Perhaps no one outside of the picturesque towns of Pound and Wise could have predicted the outcome of Friday night's contest between the Ridgeview Wolfpack and the Wise ...
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Galax, Auburn set to lock horns in Region 1C semi’s

Galax and Auburn are set to square off for the second time this season and the 27th time overall. This will be the first ever meeting between the ...
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Wolfpack, Warriors set for playoff rematch

Ridgeview Wolfpack (9-2) VS. Wise Central Warriors (9-2) Region 2D Semifinal When: Friday, November 22 at 7:00 p.m. Where: The Ridge, Rose Ridge, Va. Series all time: Ridgeview ...
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J.I. Burton set to host Chilhowie in region 1D semi’s

The Raiders are set to welcome the Warriors in what will be the second playoff meeting between to the two squads. Chilhowie knocked off Burton back in the ...
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Wolfpack Dispatch Hurricanes 49-7

photo* SWVA Photography The goal at the start of the season for many of the Ridgeview Wolfpack football players was to win a state championship. The Wolfpack are ...
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Union set to welcome G-Men for regional semi’s

The two teams have grown to be pretty familiar with each other as they set to do battle in the playoffs for the fourth time in five years ...
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Holston runs by Eastside to earn first playoff win in ten years

After making first round exits in the playoffs in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2018, the Holston Cavaliers earned their first playoff victory since beating Bath County 30-7 in ...
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Union survives first round scare from Gate City

Coming in to Fridays Region 2D quarterfinal matchup against Gate City, Union was focused on stopping Gate City's rushing attack of Michael Calhoun and Logan Tomlinson, who both ...
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Undefeated Narrows to host Grayson County

Photo Credit - Chris Lang The Narrows Green Wave have rolled through the 2019 regular season with ease. In his 17th year as the head coach of the ...
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Galax set to host Eastern Montgomery in first round of Region 1C playoffs

The Galax Maroon Tide have been on fire since dropping a 42-28 decision to the Northside Vikings back in late September. Since the loss, they have averaged 53 ...
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Richlands cruises past Virginia High, rolls into playoffs

Richlands scored early and often, dispatching the Virginia High Bearcats 59-21. The Blues (6-4, 4-1) used a prolific offensive attack that accounted for 539 yards of offense to ...
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Union, Gate City set to add new chapter to rivalry

Back in late September Union jumped out to a 21-0 lead at halftime and held on in the second half for a 28-14 win over Gate City and ...
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Graham, Tazewell to meet for the 100th time

Photo credit - Elizabeth Bennett #6 Tazewell (7-3) vs. #3 Graham (8-2) Tazewell/Graham, David vs. Goliath, is set for this Saturday at Mitchell Stadium. It's a tale of ...
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Patrick Henry to host Honaker at Emory & Henry College

Photo credit: SWVA Photography #8 Honaker (5-5) vs. #1 Patrick Henry (10-0) A first round matchup in Region 1D features a regular season rematch between two district champions ...
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Wolfpack to host Marion in Class 2, Region D playoffs

Ridgeview Wolfpack (8-2) VS. Marion Scarlet Hurricanes (3-7) When: Friday, November 15 at 7:00 p.m. Where: The Ridge, Rose Ridge, Va. Series all time: Series tied 1-1 (Last ...
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Eastside, Holston set to collide at Carl McConnell Stadium

Two weeks ago Derrick Pattersons Holston Cavaliers invaded Carl McConnell stadium and shut out the Eastside Spartans in the second half en route to a 40-22 victory. Now ...
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Cumberland foes Burton, Castlewood ready for playoff duel

Coming off of a 28-7 victory over Castlewood on October 25th, J.I. Burton is not taking the Blue Devils lightly. Castlewood held a 7-6 lead at halftime of ...
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Chilhowie, Thomas Walker set to lock horns in first ever meeting

Chilhowie (8-2) is the #3 seed in the Region 1D playoffs while the Thomas Walker Pioneers (6-4) are the #6 seed. This will be the first ever meeting ...
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Spartans Clinch Home Playoff Opener, Down Blue Devils 42-32

Much was riding on Saturday's Cumberland District clash with Eastside and Castlewood: a second place district finish and a home playoff opener. It was the Spartans of Eastside ...
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Ridgeview defeats Honaker, clinches top seed in Region 2D

The Ridgeview Wolfpack football team had one thing on their minds on Friday night. Defeat Honaker and clinch the top seed in the Class 2, Region D playoffs. ...
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Big second half propels Burton past Pioneers in Cumberland clinching victory

Nick Johnsons Pioneers gave Burton all they could handle in the first half of last Fridays Cumberland matchup in Ewing. 28 unanswered, second half points allowed the Raiders ...
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Union caps off regular season with dominant win over John Battle

In the movie The Program, Joe Kane said it best "Let's put the women and children to bed and go looking for dinner." Well, it didn't take long ...
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Titans strike down Eagles in Scott County Super Bowl

For folks in the Twin Springs and Rye Cove communities another Scott County Super Bowl is in the books. In what was a back and forth contest in ...
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Wolfpack, Tigers meet with huge playoff implications at stake

Ridgeview Wolfpack (7-2) VS. Honaker Tigers (5-4) When: Friday, November 8 at 7:00 p.m. Where: The Ridge, Rose Ridge, Va. Series all time: Ridgeview leads 3-1 (Last meeting ...
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Warriors visit Grundy to take on the Golden Wave

Central (7-2) at Grundy (4-5) A win tonight in Buchanan County could take the Central Warriors to heights they have previously been unaccustomed to. Grundy alum Luke Owens ...
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Hurley, Twin Valley face off in a Buchanan County match-up

Hurley (4-5) at Twin Valley (2-7) 2019 could come to a close for both of these Buchanan County foes on Friday. However, one would love to cap the ...
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Richlands uses late burst to push past upset-minded Pioneers

It was far from pretty, but Richlands scored three fourth-quarter touchdowns to escape from Lebanon with a Southwest District win. Coming off a rivalry loss to Graham, Richlands ...
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Burtons heads to Ewing looking to clinch Cumberland crown

J.I. Burton cruised to an easy 39-6 victory last week over the Rye Cove Eagles and were able to get some of their starters rested in the second ...
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Castlewood, Eastside set to collide in Coeburn

Castlewood and Eastside have met eight times since the 2011 consolidations. The two rival schools have beaten each other four times in the eight game span. Castlewood won ...
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Twin Springs, Rye Cove set for 51st annual Scott County Super Bowl

"We win Game 10" is a common phrase that's heard in Nickelsville or Clinchport. A rivalry that goes back to 1969 takes center stage this Friday in Valley ...
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Union set to collide with John Battle in regular season finale

With one week remaining in the regular season the Region 2D playoff picture is pretty clear. With the John Battle Trojans on the outside looking in, a big ...
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Panthers complete undefeated season, dominate Wolfpack in interstate showdown

The Pikeville Panthers are currently ranked number one in the state in Kentucky in 1A football. This past Friday night, football fans in southwest Virginia found out why ...
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Rebels travel to Northwood, look to finish 10-0

*Photo Credit: SWVA Photography Patrick Henry (9-0) at Northwood (1-8) Thursday night’s Hogoheegee District matchup features two teams who have had entirely different seasons. The Northwood Panthers are ...
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Vote for CoalfieldSports.com’s Week 10 Player of the Week!

Vote for Coalfield Sports' Offensive & Defensive Players Of The Week! Winner will be announced on Friday. *Poll will close at 11:59 p.m. 11/7/2019 **Only one vote per ...
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Titans topple Pioneers to keep playoff hopes alive

Coach Keith Warners Titans have kept their playoff hopes alive. Needing to win their final two games against Thomas Walker and Rye Cove, the Titans took their first ...
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Central spoils senior night for Gate City

Wise Central continued to stay on their recent tear Friday night as they piled up 410 yards on offense to upend the Blue Devils 35-21 in a playoff ...
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Raiders rough up Eagles

J.I. Burton wasted no time in putting away Rye Cove Friday night. A 27 point outburst in the first quarter led to a 39-0 lead at halftime for ...
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Union rides Polier to double overtime win over Abingdon

When Union and Abingdon met at Falcon Stadium Friday night, each team had a bad taste in their mouths as they were both coming off of losses that ...
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Lark, Castlewood set to host Twin Valley

Twin Valley (2-6) at Castlewood (5-3) Twin Valley’s blunders continued last week when the Panthers travelled to Rye Cove. Jeremy Ward’s squad returned from Rye Cove on the ...
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Tazewell welcomes Grundy to Bulldog Stadium

Photo Credits: Elizabeth Bennett Grundy Golden Wave (4-4) @ Tazewell Bulldogs (5-3) Date: Friday – 11/01/2019 Where: Bulldog Stadium – Tazewell, VA Time: 7:00 p.m. Last meeting: 10/26/2018 Grundy 36, Tazewell 22 All-time record: Tazewell ...
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Honaker set to battle Northwood

Northwood (1-7) at Honaker (4-4) Doug Hubbard and the Honaker Tigers looks to bounce back on Senior Night at Fuller Field against the Northwood Panthers on Friday. The ...
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Richlands stuffed by Graham defense, look to rebound in Lebanon

There were fireworks. There was electricity in the air. And there was the Graham defense. The G-Men shut down a surging Richlands offensive attack, blowing past the Blue ...
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Hurley, Auburn square off at The Cliff

Auburn (4-5) at Hurley (4-4) After back-to-back thrillers on the road, the Hurley Rebels return home to The Cliff on Friday to host the Auburn Eagles. The Rebels ...
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Union travels to Abingdon as they look to ground the Falcons

The Union football team is coming off of a much needed bye week after suffering a 21-13 setback to the Wise Central Warriors on October 18th at Tommy ...
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Pikeville hosts Ridgeview in battle of interstate powers

Ridgeview Wolfpack (7-1) AT Pikeville Panthers (9-0) When: Friday, November 1 at 7:30 p.m. Where: W. C. Hambley Athletic Complex, Pikeville, Kentucky Series all time: First meeting With ...
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Pioneers, Titans set to tangle in Ewing

Twin Springs (4-4, 0-3) and Thomas Walker (6-2, 2-1) have quietly developed a nice little rivalry on the gridiron over the years. The teams have beaten on each ...
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Burton set to raid Clinchport to take on Rye Cove

Both Rye Cove (4-4, 0-3) and J.I. Burton (6-2, 3-0) come in to this Fridays contest at the Eagles Nest riding winning streaks. Rye Cove has won two ...
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Giles bounces Alleghany, prepares for Glenvar

Giles (2-6, 2-2) picked up their second win of the season on the road with a shut-out 54-0 win over Alleghany (1-7, 0-4). Leading the single-wing attack for ...
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Vote for CoalfieldSports.com’s Week 9 Player of the Week!

Vote for Coalfield Sports' Offensive & Defensive Players Of The Week! Winner will be announced on Friday. *Poll will close at 11:59 p.m. 10/31/2019 **Only one vote per ...
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Big second quarter propels Eastside past Thomas Walker

Coming in to Friday nights contest, much of the talk was about the matchup between the hard hitting linebacker Evan Bellamy from Eastside and the bruising running back ...
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Burton takes control of Cumberland with victory over Castlewood

J.I. Burton extended their winning streak to six games while taking over sole possession of first place in the Cumberland after their 28-7 victory over Castlewood Friday night ...
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Eagles soar past Panthers

Rye Cove improved to 4-4 overall on the year behind 4 total touchdowns from Mason Hardin and a stellar defensive effort that limited the Twin Valley offense to ...
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Wolfpack claim share of Mountain 7 title with shutout of Falcons

Coming into Friday night's Mountain 7 District showdown with the Abingdon Falcons, most Ridgeview fans, players and staff were expecting a tough battle. It was anything but. The ...
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CoalfieldSports.com’s Week 8 Player of the Week – Pikeview’s Cam Ellis

Congratulations to Pikeview's Cam Ellis for being voted as CoalfieldSports.com's Week 8 Player of the Week! Cam had an amazing all around game, accounting for 152 rushing yards, ...
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Eagles to host Twin Valley in non district clash

Recent History suggests that this Fridays showdown between Twin Valley and Rye Cove could be a shootout. The two teams have lit up the scoreboard against each other ...
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Spartans set to welcome in Pioneers in key Cumberland showdown

With three weeks to go in the regular season the Cumberland race is just heating up. Thomas Walker (6-1, 2-0) currently sits in first place with Burton (5-2, ...
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Burton welcomes in Castlewood for Cumberland clash

J.I. Burton has a new head coach but the results haven't changed. Jacob Caudill has served on the Raiders coaching staff for the last seven years and was ...
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Tazewell, Marion to play for the “Dragon Bowl”

Photo Credits: Elizabeth Bennett Tazewell Bulldogs (4-3) @ Marion Scarlet Hurricanes(3-4) Date: Friday – October, 24 2019. Where: Hurricane Stadium – Marion, VA Time: 7:00 p.m. Last meeting: 10/19/2018 Marion 34, Tazewell 20 ...
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Wolfpack aim to ground Falcons in key Mountain 7 matchup

Ridgeview Wolfpack (6-1, 4-1 M7) VS. Abingdon Falcons (4-3, 3-0 M7) When: Friday, October 25 at 7:00 p.m. Where: The Ridge, Rose Ridge, Va. Series all time: Series ...
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Hubbard, Honaker face big test vs. Patrick Henry

Honaker (4-3) at Patrick Henry (7-0) Doug Hubbard and his squad are riding high after a big 36-30 win last Friday in a two overtime game against Hurley ...
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Scammell, Grundy look to rebound against Chilhowie

Grundy (4-3) at Chilhowie (6-1) The first seven weeks of the season have provided two completely different results for the Grundy Golden Wave. After starting the season 4-0, ...
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Panthers, Eagles to meet for the 8th time

Twin Valley (2-5) at Rye Cove (3-4) Twin Valley racked up its fifth loss of the season in a 36-6 loss to Thomas Walker a week ago. The ...
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Rebels & Cavaliers to battle in Damascus

Hurley (4-3) at Holston (4-3) Two 4-3 football teams are set for a showdown in one of southwest Virginia’s marquee matchups for week nine. The Hurley Rebels look ...
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Richlands blows Marion away, season showdown with Graham looms

It was dubbed the Battle of the Storms, but it wasn’t much of a battle as Richlands cruises to a 38-0 victory over Marion. The Blues defense held ...
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Vote for CoalfieldSports.com’s Week 8 Player of the Week!

Vote for Coalfield Sports' Offensive & Defensive Players Of The Week! Winner will be announced on Friday. *Poll will close at 11:59 p.m. 10/24/2019 **Only one vote per ...
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Ball, Pioneers roll by Twin Valley

Kenny Ball found the endzone four times in last Fridays road win win over Twin Valley. Ball ran for three scores and found himself on the receiving end ...
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Wolfpack take down Trojans on Battle Hill

Coming off of a tough defeat at the hands of the Union Bears a week prior, the Ridgeview Wolfpack were expected to rebound in a big way Friday ...
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Hardin, Eagles outduel Rangers in shootout

102 points, 1,022 yards of total offense and 50 first downs later, Rye Cove was able to run away from the Unaka Rangers 60-42, in a game that ...
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Spartans blank Titans

Eastside played possibly their best defensive game of the year last Friday night as they went on the road and shutout the Twin Springs Titans, 20-0. Three players ...
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Gate City uses big first half to put away Generals

Gate City continued their offensive outburst against the Lee High Generals last Friday night at Legion Field in Gate City. After scoring 55 points against Marion a week ...
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Bears upset by Warriors

After their big win over Ridgeview, the Union Bears were blindsided by the Wise Central Warriors last Friday night on the road in Norton. In upset fashion, the ...
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Honaker, Hurley battle for the Black Diamond District lead

The favorite to win the Black Diamond District will most likely be the winner of this game. A win tonight actually would give Honaker its 12th Black Diamond ...
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Thomas Walker travels to Twin Valley, looking to add to playoff resume

The season in Ewing for the Thomas Walker Pioneers has started on a high note. The Pioneers are 5-1 for the first time since 1996. Third year head ...
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Black Raiders, Golden Wave to battle in Grundy

J.I. Burton (4-2) at Grundy (4-2) Two very familiar foes are set to do battle on Friday night at Nelson Memorial Stadium in Grundy. The Raiders and the ...
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Richlands extends The Streak, prepares for Battle of the Storms

(photo credit: Elizabeth Bennett) If it could have gone right for Richlands against Tazewell, it did. The Blues cashed in on five Bulldog turnovers in its way to ...
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Wolfpack look to rebound against Trojans

Ridgeview Wolfpack (5-1, 3-1 M7) VS. John Battle Trojans (1-5, 0-2 M7) When: Friday, October 18 at 7:00 p.m. Where: Battle Hill, Bristol Va. Series all time: Ridgeview ...
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Bears set to clash with Warriors in county rivalry

Fresh off of their biggest win of the season over Ridgeview, Union knows they control their own destiny en route to a Mountain 7 title. The Bears sit ...
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Gate City aims to keep Lee High winless

Lee High beating Gate City on the football field is something that hasjust not came easy. The Generals have defeated the Blue Devils just one time in the ...
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Vote for CoalfieldSports.com’s Week 7 Player of the Week!

Vote for Coalfield Sports' Offensive & Defensive Players Of The Week! Winner will be announced on Friday. *Poll will close at 11:59 p.m. 10/17/2019 **Only one vote per ...
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Bears maul Wolfpack inside Bullitt Park

All week the hype was surrounded around Trenton Adkins and the undefeated Ridgeview Wolfpack. When the final horn sounded Friday night it was the Union Bears who were ...
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Twin Valley, River View meet in an interstate clash

A lot of purple will flood the scene at Oakwood Friday night when Twin Valley plays host to intrastate rival River View. The Panthers come off the bye ...
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Northwood travels to Buchanan County to take on the Rebels

Last week proved to be two totally different tales for these two quads. Northwood fell to Castlewood by a score of 38-6 in Saltville on Friday night. The ...
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JI Burton, Honaker to meet for the 14th time

Over the past two decades, the Class 1 ranks of Virginia have became familiar with the Honaker Tigers and J.I. Burton Raiders. Both teams have been a top ...
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Richlands upsets top-ranked Radford, sets sights to Tazewell

There was electricity in the air at Ernie Hicks Stadium on Friday night, as Richlands upended previously unbeaten Radford 45-28. Behind the arms — and legs — of ...
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CoalfieldSports.com’s Week 7 Top 10 Rankings

1. Bluefield (14) 165 2. Ridgeview (2) 143 3. Union 125 4. Pulaski County (1) 114 5. Graham 101 6. Galax 62 7. Narrows 53 8. Richlands 48 ...
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Bears set to defend Bullitt Park in Mountain 7 showdown with Ridgeview

Tom Turner. Phil Robbins. Ralph Cummings. James Colley. Four coaches that had an enormous impact on two programs that continue to be the mecca of high school football ...
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Vote for CoalfieldSports.com’s Week 7 Game of the Week!

This week’s game nominees are: Richlands @ Tazewell John Battle @ Central Virginia @ Abingdon Ridgeview @ Union So while you're here, scroll to the bottom to cast ...
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Vote for CoalfieldSports.com’s Week 6 Player of the Week!

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Union suffers first setback of season in 21-14 loss to Paintsville

With one half of the season already down, the Union Bears were perfect. The second half of the season didn't start off as planned as they suffered their ...
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Honaker hosts Tazewell for week six matchup

Tazewell Bulldogs (3-1) @ Honaker Tigers(3-1) Date: Friday - October, 03 2019. Where: EMATS Stadium - Honaker, VA Time: 7:30 p.m. Last meeting: 10/08/2010 Honaker 35, Tazewell 07 All-time record: Tazewell leads 9-4-1 Players to ...
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Rebels, Golden Wave set for Buchanan County showdown

Hurley (2-2) at Grundy (4-1) Nelson Memorial Field will be Buchanan County’s grandest stage on Friday night when Hurley makes the 12-mile trip across Slate Creek to do ...
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Richlands, Radford clash for first time in 47 years

Radford (4-0) at Richlands (1-3) It’s been a long while since the Bobcats and Blue Tornado met on the gridiron. Richard Nixon was the president of the United ...
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CoalfieldSports.com’s Week 6 Top 10 Rankings

Bluefield (9) 161 Pulaski (8) 142 Union 120 Ridgeview 116 Graham 110 Radford 89 Galax 42 Narrows 38 Patrick Henry 33 Richlands 21 Also receiving votes: Abingdon (20), ...
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Union prepping for non District challenge, Paintsville set to invade Bullitt Park

Big games are nothing new for the Union Bears football program. In fact, Coach Travis Turner and his players welcome the challenge. "We have some guys on our ...
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Generals surrender to Wolfpack on the Ridge

It was a happy Homecoming 2019 on the Ridge Friday night for the homestanding Ridgeview Wolfpack. Ridgeview dominated on both sides of the game Friday night with a ...
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Vote for CoalfieldSports.com’s Week 5 Player of the Week!

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Bears use quick start to stave off Blue Devils

With two big games looming in the coming weeks, it would have been easy for Union to overlook a one win Gate City team. The Bears, however, were ...
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Honaker to host Grundy in Black Diamond District play

Grundy (4-0) at Honaker (2-1) The winner of this matchup will be the favorite to win the Black Diamond District in 2019. Grundy blanked East Ridge, KY a ...
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Patrick Henry looks to stay unbeated vs. John Battle

For the 60th time in this storied rivalry, the John Battle Trojans will take on their Washington County foes -- the Patrick Henry Rebels. Just a short few ...
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Twin Valley looking for a win, travels to Craig County

Twin Valley (1-3) @ Craig County (2-2) Jeremy Ward and his Twin Valley Panthers have a long road trip in front of them in hopes of getting back ...
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Bears prepared to face much improved Gate City

Gate City made a splash throughout Southwest Virginia in week 1 with a 34-29 victory over Richlands at Ernie Hicks Stadium. Since then the Blue Devils (1-3, 0-2) ...
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Wolfpack look to protect the Ridge against Generals

Ridgeview Wolfpack (4-0, 2-0 M7) VS. Lee High Generals (0-3, 0-1 M7) When: Friday, September 27 at 7:00 p.m. Where: The Ridge, Rose Ridge, Va. Series all time: ...
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Wolfpack down Blue Devils 42-7

Most patrons who showed up at the Ridge on Friday night were expecting a closely contested game between Ridgeview and Gate City. The Blue Devils looked to grind ...
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Vote for CoalfieldSports.com’s Week 5 Game of the Week!

With so many great games each week to choose from, we're going to need your help in selecting the Coalfield Sports' Game of the Week! So while you're ...
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Vote for CoalfieldSports.com’s Week 4 Player of the Week!

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Bears make statement, outlast Graham in a thriller to remain unbeaten

As Koby Crist's field goal attempt sailed through the uprights, a Bears roar was heard throughout Mitchell Stadium that sent the Union faithful and sidelines into a frenzy ...
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Steele, Simmons help Mance reach 200 club

PHOTO CREDIT - SWVAPHOTOGRAPHY.COM RICHLANDS, Va. — New quarterback Cade Simmons and birthday boy Logan Steele combined for four rushing touchdowns, helping coach Greg Mance win his 200th ...
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CoalfieldSports.com Week 4 Top 10 Rankings

1.Bluefield (6) 148 2. Pulaski County (7) 144 3. Graham (3) 136 4. Ridgeview 104 5. Radford 102 6. Union 78 7. Galax 53 8. Abingdon 47 9 ...
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Rebels, Raiders set to clash in Bradshaw

Hurley (2-1) at River View, WV (1-3) In a Battle of the Rebels a week ago, Hurley drew the short end of the stick. Mark Palmer won his ...
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Twin Valley, Northwood set for a battle of the Panthers

Twin Valley (1-2) at Northwood (0-2) The amount of Panthers will be plentiful on Friday when Twin Valley travels from Oakwood to Saltville to take on Northwood. Twin ...
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Bears set to rumble with G-Men

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Galax thumps Narrows in Region C rematch

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WHEELING BOUND: Bluefield sacks Bridgeport in state semis

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Graham smothers Union, advances to Region D Championship

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Graham and Union set for another playoff showdown

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Wolfpack, Blue Tornado set for first ever showdown

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Hawks soar into battle with rabid Bobcats

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Pulaski hopes to take advantage of second chance against Blacksburg

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Falcons set to take on the Cavaliers in second round

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Green Wave seeks revenge as they host the Fighting Blues

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Burton trounces Holston in a muddy affair

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Chilhowie steamrolls Eastside to advance to region semis

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Richlands upsets Grayson County, 10-0 in muddy Independence

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Galax, Pickett thumps Mustangs in first round

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Freeman, Narrows crash the Wave on Eagles

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Region D, 1A Eastside Spartans (4-6, 4-1 Cumberland, 8th seed) at Chilhowie Warriors (10-0, 3-0 Hogoheegee, 1st seed) Chilhowie starts its quest for their first state title since ...
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Mount View, Ritchie County to kick off first round of playoffs

Photo: Twitter @MountViewFB #6 Ritchie Couny Rebels (7-3) (2-7) at #3 Mount View Golden Knights (9-1) (8-1) Date: Friday, November 9, 2018. Where: Anne S. Hunnicutt Stadium - ...
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CoalfieldSports.com FINAL regular season Top 10 Rankings!

Here are the results for the final Top 10 Thanks to everyone that voted this season! 1. Bluefield 2. Chilhowie 3. Graham 4. Pulaski 5. Abingdon 6. Ridgeview ...
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This season, the folks at Coalfield Sports picked five of the most intriguing matchups in the area to be the games of the week before the fans selected ...
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Wolfpack, Warriors set for Region 2D quarterfinal

Class 2, Region D Playoff Ridgeview Wolfpack (9-1) VS. Wise Central Warriors (4-6) When: Friday, November 9 at 7:00 p.m. Where: The Ridge, Rose Ridge, Va. Series all ...
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Revenge minded Falcons set for rematch with Titans in Round 1

Last Week: Abingdon def. Lee, 28-6. Hidden Valley def. Cave Spring, 14-13. Last Meeting: Hidden Valley def. Abingdon, 37-25 The Abingdon Falcons are set to open the 2018 ...
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Southwest Virginia Sports Podcast – Episode 41

Welcome back to the Southwest Virginia Sports Podcast. We have another long one for you guys this week. We are devastated about the passing of former Richlands and ...
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Radford, Fort Chiswell set for Thursday night football

When you talk about teams having turn-around seasons, Radford is at the top of the list. After finishing 2-8 in 2017 and not making it to the playoffs, ...
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Cougars search for first playoff win since 2012 against G.W.-Danville

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