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1. Bluefield
2. Graham
3. Union
4. Ridgeview
5. Richlands
6. Virginia High
7. Pulaski Co.
8. Chilhowie
9. Abingdon
10. Galax
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As voted on by members of SWVASports.com
1. Bluefield
2. Graham
3. Union
4. Ridgeview
5. Richlands
6. Virginia High
7. Pulaski Co.
8. Chilhowie
9. Abingdon
10. Galax
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Ridgeview Wolfpack
AT:
Grundy Golden Wave
When: Friday, August 24 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Nelson Memorial Field, Grundy
Series all time: Ridgeview leads 3-0 (Last meeting Ridgeview defeated Grundy 21-12 on August 25, 2017 at Rose Ridge, Va.)
To say that the Ridgeview Wolfpack are looking forward to opening night would be an understatement. After all, the opponent is the Grundy Golden Wave, who in three tries, haven’t been able to solve the puzzle that is Ridgeview.… 
The Tazewell Bulldogs will host the Virginia High Bearcats on Thursday night at 7 p.m. at Bulldog Stadium, officially kicking off the high school football season in southwest Virginia.
In last year’s season opener, the Bulldog’s youthfulness was on full display. The Bearcats scored on their opening possession and never looked back, coming away with a 35-0 win.
Head Coach Michael Crist’s Virginia High team comes into the 2018 season after going 7-4 in 2017.… 
Richlands Blue Tornado
Southwest District, Region D
Head Coach: Greg Mance (22ndseason, 191-68).
2017 results: 4-7 (3-2 SWD)
Key losses: RB/LB Seth Johnson, RB/DT Greg Griffith, OL/DL Logan McGlothlin, WR/DB Daniel Brown, OL/DL Jason Medley
Key returners: QB/LB Race Moir, RB/LB Trey Brown, WR/DB Taylor Horn, P/K Levi Forrest, TE/LB Dylan Atkins, WR/LB Ian Wade, WR/DB Jakob Cole.
RICHLANDS, Va., —Things in Richlands last football season were different.
There were no district titles that the town has grown accustomed to.… 
Welcome to Coalfield Sports’ Game of the Week Poll!
Throughout the season we will be selecting 5 games each week for our weekly pick’em segment on the SWVA Sports Podcast. Co-Hosts Ryan Dye & 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!… 
Chilhowie Warriors
CLASS 1, REGION D, HOGOHEEGEE DISTRICT
Head Coach: Jeff Robinson (6th season, 30-28)
2017 results: 11-4 (VHSL 1A Runner-Up)
Key losses: OL Bradley Parris, CB Raul Ramirez, P/H Nick Cardwell
Key returners: RB/SS/K Greg Sanchez, QB/FS Zack Cale, OL Jason Amaro, LB Logan Branson, DL Alex Adams, DE Jarred Johnson.
2017 was a season to remember for Head Coach Jeff Robinson and the Chilhowie Warriors.
The Chilhowie Warriors had to overcome adversity after starting 2017 with a 3-3 record.… 
Leave it to the Union Bears to make a benefit game dramatic. The Bears traveled to Bristol to take on the Virginia High Bearcats for a scrimmage, their last preseason test before opening the season against John I. Burton on Aug. 23rd.
While the game does not count towards your record, it came down to a last second Union stop for the Bears to prevail, 24-20.
Coach Travis Turner used the scrimmage as valuable live game preparation for his team.… 
The annual benefit game between Abingdon and Patrick Henry was held August 16. As usual, it was the dog days of summer in Glade Spring–hot and humid with a hint of football in the air. Rebel quarterback Brady Stiltner struck first with a 53-yard touchdown pass to give Patrick Henry a 6-0 advantage in the first quarter. Abingdon’s offense settled in and started executing. Abingdon’s senior quarterback Gabe Boothe (10-17, 166 YDS) put together a five play, 67-yard drive to help the Falcons answer. … 
