Coming into Friday night’s Mountain 7 District showdown with Union, junior linebacker Alijah Sproles was brimming with confidence. “They (Union) better be ready,” said an excited Sproles after the victory over Wise Central last Friday. “We will be.”
The Wolfpack were indeed ready. In a masterful defensive performance that would make some of coach Rick Mullins’ Clintwood teams of days gone by proud, the Wolfpack defeated the perennial power Union, 27-14.… Read the rest ATOP THE MOUNTAIN: Wolfpack defeat Bears 27-14
Coming into Friday night’s Mountain 7 District showdown with Union, junior linebacker Alijah Sproles was brimming with confidence. “They (Union) better be ready,” said an excited Sproles after the victory over Wise Central last Friday. “We will be.”
The Wolfpack were indeed ready. In a masterful defensive performance that would make some of coach Rick Mullins’ Clintwood teams of days gone by proud, the Wolfpack defeated the perennial power Union, 27-14.… 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: 13-2
Brady: 12-2
Guest: 12-3 (Eugene Hilton: 3-2, Lloyd Combs: 5-0, Rick Baker 4-1)
Last week, Rick Baker went 4-1 during his time in the spotlight.… 
This week’s game of the week features the two top teams in the Mountain 7. The winner should hold the inside track to a district title and home field advantage come playoff time.
Here are some of the crucial matchups that could determine the game:
Ridgeview Offensive Line v. Union Front Seven
This match up could be the deciding factor Friday. If the Wolfpack offensive line can get push at the line of scrimmage and negate the powerful Union front seven, it will put the Bears on their heels.… 
Ridgeview Wolfpack (3-0, 1-0 M7)
VS.
Union Bears (3-0, 0-0 M7)
When: Friday, September 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: The Ridge, Rose Ridge, Va.
Series all time: Union leads 3-0 (Last meeting Union defeated Ridgeview 34-19 on September 15, 2017 in Big Stone Gap, Va.)
It is being billed as “The Showdown on Rose Ridge.” It certainly looks to be a matchup of epic proportions when the Union Bears travel Friday night to take on the Ridgeview Wolfpack. … 
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!… 
Union 34 Letcher County Central 7
After a slow first quarter that saw the Bears manage seven points, Union came alive in the second quarter in route to a 34-6 win.
The non-conference win pushes the Bears to 3-0 going into next week’s highly anticipated district contest against the Ridgeview Wolfpack. Both teams enter the game undefeated and the winner will have the inside track to a Mountain 7 title as well as the top seed in Region D.… 
It was a pretty eventful week for Union inside linebacker and running back Mason Polier.
Defeating one of your biggest rivals on the road in a critical Region D contest? Check.
Rushing for over 100 yards, including a 70 yard touchdown romp? Check.
Racking up 11.5 tackles in a defensive effort that held the high flying Richlands offense to 28 points? Check.
Going viral when video of a monster hit made the rounds on national websites such as Yahoo Sports?… 
Vote for Coalfield Sports’ Offensive & Defensive Players Of The Week!
Winners will be announced on Thursday’s episode of the SWVA Sports Podcast.
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Week 1 Winners:
Avery Jenkins (Union) – Offense
Alijah Sproles (Ridgeview) – Defensve
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A score can be deceiving.
The scoreboard at Ernie Hicks Stadium read 42-28 when the dust settled. However, the game was far from a blowout.
The Tornado drove down the field looking to tie the game. However, Bryce Guerrant snagged an errant pass from Richlands quarterback Race Moir and returned it 18 yards for the game sealing touchdown.
While this game broke the tradition of the game being decided by six points or less, there was no shortage of excitement.… 
