There was a familiar scene at Ernie Hicks Stadium in Richlands on Friday night.
Pads were popping, fans were cheering, you could smell the Lions Club concession stand. That can only mean one thing: football is back in The ‘Lands.
The Blues hosted former Southwest District foe Abingdon, as well as Kentucky powerhouse Belfry in an annual jamboree that most in Richlands look forward to.
I won’t do an official recap.… Read the rest Musings from jamboree at Ernie
There was a familiar scene at Ernie Hicks Stadium in Richlands on Friday night.
Pads were popping, fans were cheering, you could smell the Lions Club concession stand. That can only mean one thing: football is back in The ‘Lands.
The Blues hosted former Southwest District foe Abingdon, as well as Kentucky powerhouse Belfry in an annual jamboree that most in Richlands look forward to.
I won’t do an official recap.… Read the rest Categories:
Welcome back to our little soirée that is ranking the districts for the 2018 season.
We’ve already hit the Mountain 7 as well as the Black Diamond District this week, so be sure to go back and check those out if you haven’t already.
Today, we go over the River Ridge District!
If you’re wondering why we’d rank a district that is up in the Valley? Well Pulaski plays there.
So here is how our experts decided the RR will look this season.… 
A good crowd was on hand for Friday’s scrimmage
Heading into the 2018 Ridgeview Wolfpack football season, all the talk centered around sophomore sensation running back Trenton Adkins.
However, it was another running back whose star shone the brightest during the Wolfpack’s scrimmage with the Lebanon Pioneers on Rose Ridge Friday evening.
Senior Matthew Sexton, a transfer from Eastside, ran through, around and over the hapless Pioneers on his way to a 60 yard touchdown during the untimed portion of the scrimmage. … 
Hurley Rebels
Black Diamond District, Region D
Head Coach: Anthony Church (1st season, 0-0).
2017 results: 7-5 (2-1 BDD)
Key losses: QB/DB Tayten Sykes, OL/DL Steven Christian, LB Dalton Mullins, OL A.J. Justus
Key returners: TE/DE Taylor Justus, WR/DB Keaton Matney, RB/LB Matthew Blankenship, QB/DB Chad Justice
Things will be different at The Cliff this fall.
For the first time since 2006, a new head coach will lead the Hurley Rebels onto the gridiron.… 
The 2017 season proved a rousing success for the Union High School football team. The Bears won 13 games, which included triumphs over rivals Richlands, Ridgeview and a Region D championship win over Graham. However, for one Bear, 2017 was bittersweet.
Quarterback Bailey Turner, entering into his third year as a starter and in 2017, was expected to be the driving force for the Union offense. However, his season ended in heartbreak, when he went down with an injury in the fourth quarter of the second game.… 
With the 2018 season right around the corner, we take a look at what are the biggest unanswered questions for the Bears
Is Bailey Turner back to full health?
After the devastating leg injury that limited Turner to two games in 2017, is the three-year quarterback ready to led the Bears on another deep playoff run? His talent was never in question but early reports from practice suggest Turner’s injury is finally behind him.… 
Welcome back, Bearcat fans! Here is the official Coalfield Sports preview of the 2018 Virginia High Bearcats.
Expectations are high this season for the Bearcats. They are led by a close-knit group of seniors, with a supporting cast of underclassmen. This should make for fun times in Bristol this fall. Here are some key returnees for the Bearcats, who are led by head coach Michael Crist.
SENIORS
AARON ROSE #2 LB/RB/FB….… 
