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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 leads 3-1 (Last meeting Ridgeview defeated John Battle 24-7 on October 12, 2018 in Rose Ridge, Va.) After a tough defeat to the Union Bears in a primetime showdown shown on locally syndicated television, the Ridgeview Wolfpack look to get back on track. … Read the rest
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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 at 6-1 overall and hold an unblemished 3-0 record inside Mountain 7 play. With three games remaining against the likes of Wise Central, Abingdon and John Battle, Union knows the road will be tough but the Bears are always up for a fight.… Read the rest

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 last 15 years. That victory came in 2017 at Legion Field in Gate City, a 35-0 tail whipping of the Blue Devils. Lee High (0-6, 0-2) is still looking for their first win of the season, while Gate City (2-5, 0-3) is battling for playoff seeding and looking for their first Mountain 7 victory of the year.… Read the rest

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 person will be counted!   CoalField SportsThe collective account for the staff of CoalfieldSports.com http://www.coalfieldsports.com… Read the rest
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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 week with high hopes after a 54-42 win over Craig County on September 27th. Wade Cantrell led the Panthers on the long road trip with two touchdown passes as Twin Valley avenged last year’s lost to the Rockets. The Panthers are searching for its first win at home in over a year.… Read the rest
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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 Panthers defense allowed 375 rushing yards on the ground while amassing 162 yards of offense. The Panthers have struggled in Tim Johnson’s inaugural campaign. Northwood has only scored 44 points in 2019. Johnson and the Panthers found the win column when they hosted the Twin Valley Panthers back on September 20.… Read the rest
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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 of the Class 1 ranks when it comes to the programs in far southwest Virginia. Friday night will feature southwest Virginia’s dean of coaches on one sideline and a rookie coach on the other. However, regardless of the history the 2019 matchup will once again be on the marquee.… Read the rest
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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 senior quarterback Cade Simmons, Richlands (2-3) was able to run past the top ranked Radford Bobcats (4-1) out of region 2C. Simmons generated five touchdowns on the night, two by air and three by running. Aided by an early Radford fumble, the Blues struck first on a 2-yard touchdown plunge by Simmons to take the early 7-0 lead.… Read the rest
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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 in Southwest Virginia. Union, now led by Travis Turner and Ridgeview being led by Rick Mullins still have some pretty daunting names manning the sidelines on Friday nights. Both teams have one goal in mind and that is a Mountain 7 championship. One team will be one step closer in reaching that goal after Friday nights prime time showdown between the two teams.… Read the rest

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 your vote for week one! Vote for CoalfieldSports.com ‘Week 7 Game of the Week! **This poll will close on Thursday 10/10/2019 at 11:59 p.m.   CoalField SportsThe collective account for the staff of CoalfieldSports.com http://www.coalfieldsports.com… Read the rest
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