It was a “Sweet Sixteen” party for the Richlands Blue Tornado as they cruised past county rival Tazewell for the 16th straight time Friday night in the annual Backyard Brawl.
Richlands (3-3) used a pounding run game on their way to a third consecutive shutout against Tazewell (2-4) on a Friday night Pink Out game.
The dominant performance of the night came on the legs of senior running back Trey Brown.… Read the rest Richlands runs through Tazewell in Backyard Brawl
It was a “Sweet Sixteen” party for the Richlands Blue Tornado as they cruised past county rival Tazewell for the 16th straight time Friday night in the annual Backyard Brawl.
Richlands (3-3) used a pounding run game on their way to a third consecutive shutout against Tazewell (2-4) on a Friday night Pink Out game.
The dominant performance of the night came on the legs of senior running back Trey Brown.… Read the rest Categories:
The next several weeks are very crucial for the Twin Valley Panthers in their chase for a spot in the Class 1, Region D playoffs. Coming into this past Friday’s interstate matchup with the East Ridge Warriors, the Panthers were on the outside looking in. 48 minutes of football later, the Panthers achieved a critical win on homecoming night over there 2A opponents by a final score of 48-28.
It did not take long for the Panthers to get the action started as only three minuted into the contest, Brandon Lester took the pigskin in from five yards out. … 
In one of the lowest scoring games in this longstanding rivalry, it’s only fitting that it was a defensive play that sealed the win for the Falcons.
Facing a 14-0 deficit late in the game, the Virginia High Bearcats’ offense was finally able to find the end zone on a touchdown strike from quarterback Jamie Lathrop to wide receiver Taurean Bizzell. The next series saw the Bearcats’ defense force a quick three and out.… 
Welcome back to the SWVA Sports Podcast!
Yes, ladies and gentlemen….football weather is indeed coming (as is another hurricane).
The playoff push is officially underway, and we take a look at the currentlly playoff standings and scenarios.
The boys make some announcements for Players of the Week nominees and the slate of picks for Game of the Week as well as look over week 7 and announce this week’s Coach’s Corner interviews.… 
Welcome to Coalfield Sports’ Game of the Week Poll!
Throughout the season, we will select five games each week for our weekly pick’em segment on the SWVA Sports Podcast. Co-Hosts Ryan Dye and Brady Hess will keep a running total of their picks along with a collective total of the weekly guest picker!
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!… 
The Spartan faithful were in shock after witnessing Giles (3-4, 1-2) surrender a 28-0 lead against James River (5-1, 1-1). The Knights scored 36 unanswered points and completely shut the single-wing offense down in the second half, leaving Steven C. Ragsdale with a 36-28 victory to spoil homecoming in Pearisburg.
Giles won the toss and elected to defer until the second half, which was unusual as the Spartans always elect to receive opening kickoff. … 
It was a sluggish start for the Union Bears in their first home game after a three game road trip. The visiting Lee High Generals dominated the time of possession and had double the offensive snaps in the opening stanza. But senior running back Avery Jenkins changed all of that in an instant. The track star scored three second quarter touchdowns that gave the Bears a big lead going into the break and allowed Union to cruise to a 42-7 conference victory.… 
There are many things that are intimidating for a typical high school freshman.
Remembering your locker combination. Navigating your way through the hallways to class. Algebra 1 homework. Starting as a varsity running back against Hurley at “The Cliff”.
Well maybe that last one isn’t typical, but neither is Tazewell’s Mike Jones.
The freshman speedster starred in Tazewell’s inaugural trip to Hurley as he racked up 151 yards and three scores in the Bulldog’s 52-0 romping over the Rebels.… 
Homecoming week is a special time. From the start of spirit week, to the parade through town, to the 30 minute halftime where a queen is crowned. there is not a shortage of important things going on.
For junior linebacker Nick Kastner and the Graham G-Men, the most important thing was securing a homecoming win vs. Princeton in front of their home crowd at Mitchell Stadium.
The leader of the G-Men defense helped Tony Palmer’s team do just that.… 
Vote for Coalfield Sports’ Offensive & Defensive Players Of The Week!
Winners will be announced on Thursday’s episode of the SWVA Sports Podcast.
*Poll will close at 11:59 p.m. 10/10/2018
**Only one vote per person will be counted!
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