Last week, the Twin Valley Panthers (4-3) welcomed interstate foe East Ridge from Kentucky to do battle in Oakwood on homecoming.
The Panthers were in dire needs of breaking a two game losing skid with hopes of sneaking into the top eight of the VHSL 1D playoff rankings.
Not only did the homecoming king and queen dance the night away at Twin Valley on Thursday night, but Tylor Keen, Brandon Lester and Xzavier Ward helped the Panthers dance to a 48-28 win over the Warriors from Kentucky.… Read the rest Twin Valley set for showdown at Thomas Walker
Last week, the Twin Valley Panthers (4-3) welcomed interstate foe East Ridge from Kentucky to do battle in Oakwood on homecoming.
The Panthers were in dire needs of breaking a two game losing skid with hopes of sneaking into the top eight of the VHSL 1D playoff rankings.
Not only did the homecoming king and queen dance the night away at Twin Valley on Thursday night, but Tylor Keen, Brandon Lester and Xzavier Ward helped the Panthers dance to a 48-28 win over the Warriors from Kentucky.… Read the rest Categories:
This season, the folks at Coalfield Sports are picking five of the most intriguing matchups in the area to be the games of the week before you the fans select THE game of the week.
Each week, Ryan and Brady, the hosts of the SWVASports Podcast will pick the five contests and be joined by a special guest each week.
So far, the records are as follows:
Ryan: 30-5
Brady: 31-3
Guest: 28-7 (Eugene Hilton: 3-2, Lloyd Combs: 5-0, Rick Baker 4-1, Casey Goetz 3-2, Anthony Stevens 5-0, Chase Parker 4-1, Nolan Knight 4-1)
Trivia Question picker: 9-1 (Dakota Hamilton 5-0, Michael Dotson 4-1)
WOAY’s Nolan Knight finished 4-1 with his lone loss being in Galax’s romping of Fort Chiswell.… 
It hasn’t been easy for the Marion Scarlett Hurricane against the Richlands Blue Tornado. In a series that dates back to 1930, Richlands holds a decisive edge in the series.
How decisive? Richlands is 41-17-1 all time against its Smyth County neighbors. That’s good for a .703 winning percentage.
Marion has won only twice in the last 22 meetings (2001 & 2017), and haven’t won at Ernie Hicks Stadium since a 17-3 victory on Nov.… 
Ridgeview Wolfpack (6-0, 4-0 M7)
VS.
John Battle Trojans (3-3, 1-1 M7)
When: Friday, October 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: The Ridge, Rose Ridge, Va.
Series all time: Ridgeview leads 2-1 (Last meeting Ridgeview defeated John Battle 24-7 on October 13, 2017 in Bristol, Va.)
As the 2018 regular season winds down, some teams are looking to capture the top seed going into the postseason and some teams are looking just to play in the postseason at all. … 
Lord Botetourt Cavaliers (4-2) at Bluefield Beavers (6-0)
Date: Friday, October 12, 2018.
Where: Mitchell Stadium – Bluefield, WV
Time: 7:30 p.m.
All-time record: 0-0
Players to watch:
Bluefield: QB Chandler Cooper, RB Juice Edwards, WR Ronnell Blevins, DE Sean Martin
Lord Botetourt: QB James-Ryan Salvi, RB Hunter Rice, WR Jake Dewease, RB Ethan Clower
What to watch for:
Bluefield:
In his 33rd season, coach Fred Simon has Bluefield off to a scorching hot start with the Beavers sitting at 6-0 & ranked #2 in the WVSSAC AA rankings.… 
Mount View Golden Knights (6-0) at Tug Valley Panthers (3-3)
Date: Friday, October 12, 2018.
Where: Bob Brewer Field – Naugatuck, WV
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Last meeting: 10/13/2017 Tug Valley 41 – Mount View 8
All-time record: Tug Valley leads 6-0
Players to watch:
Mount View – QB Jesse Rose, FB/LB Elijah Barner, RB Ty Powell, WR Marqus Ray
Summers County – QB Tyler Chaffin, WR Caleb May, WR Blake Dingess, RB Jonathan Stepp
What to watch for:
Mount View:
The Mount View Golden Knights are 6-0 for the first time since 2002.… 
After giving up a 28-point lead and falling to James River last week, many wonder what the mindset is for the Spartan players and coaches. Giles dropped to 3-4 on the season and 1-2 in the Three Rivers District.
There was drama from the fans after the game as the coaches walked off the field, as well as arguments on social media about the coaching staff. Battling multiple injuries along with a small turnout of athletes, the Spartan coaches are limited on what players they can put where.… 
Last Friday was a huge night for the Green Wave. Not only did they defeat a tough Covington team with seconds remaining in their Pioneer District opener, they also broke a few records along the way. Quarterback Wyatt Freeman broke the single-game passing record, completing 17-of-26 passes for 308 yards. He also threw the game-winning touchdown with four seconds remaining in the game. This brings his passing totals to 53-of-87 for 906 yards.… 
The wait is over.
The Union Bears finally added their first state championship as the golf team won the 2018 2A championship on Tuesday.
What began as a close tournament, ended in a blowout with the Bears’ combined score of 303 was 23 strokes better than that of second place Wilson Memorial.
The Bears were led by Austin Schlobohm, who tied for the overall lead with a 73, but lost a one shot playoff to finish second individually.… 
Lebanon knew they’d have to be aggressive and take some chances if they were to compete with Graham. Friday night’s SWD clash started off with an onside kick as the Pioneers tried to steal a possession from the G-Men. Graham fielded it and brought it back to the the Pioneer 44 yard line. On the first play from scrimmage, Graham WR Devin Lester came in motion and took the hand-off. His carry brought the ball down to the six yard line before Lebanon S Cole Stoots made a touchdown saving tackle.… 
