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  • Central spoils senior night for Gate City

    Central spoils senior night for Gate City

      Wise Central continued to stay on their recent tear Friday night as they piled up 410 yards on offense to upend the Blue Devils 35-21 in a playoff like atmosphere at Legion Field in Gate City. Gate City (4-6, 2-4) came in to Fridays contest with a three game winning streak while Central (7-2,… Read More on Central spoils senior night for Gate City »Read More »
  • Gate City uses big first half to put away Generals

    Gate City uses big first half to put away Generals

    Gate City continued their offensive outburst against the Lee High Generals last Friday night at Legion Field in Gate City. After scoring 55 points against Marion a week before, the Blue Devils defeated the Generals 51-27, with 45 of those points coming in the first half. Michael Calhoun, D’Andre Mack, Luke Reed and Carson Jenkins… Read More on Gate City uses big first half to put away Generals »Read More »
  • Gate City aims to keep Lee High winless

    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)… Read More on Gate City aims to keep Lee High winless »Read More »
  • Bears use quick start to stave off Blue Devils

    Bears use quick start to stave off Blue Devils

    With two big games looming in the coming weeks, it would have been easy for Union to overlook a one win Gate City team. The Bears, however, were quick to apply pressure to the Blue Devils. Two first quarter touchdowns and a 21-0 lead at halftime proved to be enough to propel Union to a… Read More on Bears use quick start to stave off Blue Devils »Read More »
  • Bears prepared to face much improved Gate City

    Bears prepared to face much improved Gate City

    Gate City made a splash throughout Southwest Virginia in week 1 with a 34-29 victory over Richlands at Ernie Hicks Stadium. Since then the Blue Devils (1-3, 0-2) have cooled down a bit. Coach Jeremy Houseright’s team took Abingdon down to the wire in week 2 but since have suffered two lopsided defeats. A 42-12 decision… Read More on Bears prepared to face much improved Gate City »Read More »
  • Wolfpack down Blue Devils 42-7

    Wolfpack down Blue Devils 42-7

    Most patrons who showed up at the Ridge on Friday night were expecting a closely contested game between Ridgeview and Gate City. The Blue Devils looked to grind it out on the ground, sustaining long drives and playing keep away from the high powered Ridgeview Wolfpack offense.  The strategy was all for naught, however as… Read More on Wolfpack down Blue Devils 42-7 »Read More »
  • Blue Devils look to turn up heat on the Ridge

    Blue Devils look to turn up heat on the Ridge

    Ridgeview Wolfpack (3-0) VS.   Gate City Blue Devils (1-2) When:  Friday, September 20 at 7:00 p.m. Where:  The Ridge, Rose Ridge, Va. Series all time:  Ridgeview leads 3-1 (Last meeting Ridgeview defeated Gate City 35-7 on September 28, 2018 in Gate City, Va.) The intense grind that is the week in and week out competition… Read More on Blue Devils look to turn up heat on the Ridge »Read More »
  • 2018 All-CoalfieldSports Team Announced

    2018 All-CoalfieldSports Team Announced

    The inaugural football coverage season has come to a close. With the end of the season comes postseason awards—CoalfieldSports.com will recognize the achievements of athletes across the region. During the last month, our staff compiled a list of deserving nominees for a first and second team All CoalfieldSports squad, in addition to an honorable mention.… Read More on 2018 All-CoalfieldSports Team Announced »Read More »
  • Chris Akers resigns at Gate City after three seasons

    Chris Akers resigns at Gate City after three seasons

    The Gate City Blue Devils finished the 2018 football season Thursday night with a disappointing loss to the Wise Central Warriors in overtime.  As it turns out, the contest was the last for Chris Akers as the head coach for the Blue Devils.  Akers resigned his post officially on Monday, finishing his tenure at the helm… Read More on Chris Akers resigns at Gate City after three seasons »Read More »
  • Warriors outlast Blue Devils in OT thriller

    Warriors outlast Blue Devils in OT thriller

    The Gate City Blue Devils and Wise Central Warriors came into Thursday night’s Mountain 7 district contest with similar agendas.  The Blue Devils wanted to close out a disappointing season with a victory.  The Warriors needed a victory desperately to stay in contention for a playoff spot in Region 2D.  Central came from two scores… Read More on Warriors outlast Blue Devils in OT thriller »Read More »
  • CoalfieldSports Pick ‘Em: Week 10

    CoalfieldSports Pick ‘Em: Week 10

    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… Read More on CoalfieldSports Pick ‘Em: Week 10 »Read More »
  • CoalfieldSports PickEm: Week 7

    CoalfieldSports PickEm: Week 7

    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… Read More on CoalfieldSports PickEm: Week 7 »Read More »
  • Fumbles doom Blue Devils homecoming against Pack

    Fumbles doom Blue Devils homecoming against Pack

    It’s no secret that the Ridgeview Wolfpack have one of the most explosive offenses in all of the Coalfield Sports coverage area.  What many folks are now realizing is that the Pack also have a pesky defense.  A week after causing four turnovers against the Lee High Generals, the Pack were able to create four… Read More on Fumbles doom Blue Devils homecoming against Pack »Read More »
  • Vote for CoalfieldSports.com Week 7 Game of the Week!

    Vote for CoalfieldSports.com Week 7 Game of the Week!

    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… Read More on Vote for CoalfieldSports.com Week 7 Game of the Week! »Read More »
  • Wolfpack look to stay unbeaten against feisty Blue Devils

    Wolfpack look to stay unbeaten against feisty Blue Devils

    Ridgeview Wolfpack (5-0, 3-0 M7) AT Gate City Blue Devils (0-5, 0-2 M7) When:  Friday, September 28 at 7:00 p.m. Where:  Legion Field, Gate City, Va. Series all time:  Ridgeview leads 2-1 (Last meeting Ridgeview defeated Gate City 45-7 on September 29, 2017 in Rose Ridge, Va.) Friday night’s matchup in Scott County sees two… Read More on Wolfpack look to stay unbeaten against feisty Blue Devils »Read More »
  • Bears claw Blue Devils in Mountain 7 matchup, 33-13

    Bears claw Blue Devils in Mountain 7 matchup, 33-13

    What was once the marquee Mountain 7 game of the season has became a ho-hum affair in recent memory. The Union Bears (4-1, 1-1) extended their winning streak over Gate City (0-5, 0-2) to four with a 33-13 victory at Legion Field in Gate City. The Bears found the end zone on their first five… Read More on Bears claw Blue Devils in Mountain 7 matchup, 33-13 »Read More »
  • Week 5 Preview: Union at Gate City

    Week 5 Preview: Union at Gate City

    Week Five Union (3-1, 0-1) at Gate City (0-4, 0-1) Last Week: Ridgeview defeated Union, 27-14 Daniel Boone (TN) defeated GC, 48-13 Last Meeting: Union def. GC, 48-0 Series History: Union leads overall, 5-3. What once was a fierce rivalry defined by epic contests and devoted fans has became a one sided beat down. Gate… Read More on Week 5 Preview: Union at Gate City »Read More »
  • Falcons, Blue Devils set for Mountain 7 showdown

    Falcons, Blue Devils set for Mountain 7 showdown

    The Gate City Blue Devils make the journey from Scott County to Falcon Field in Abingdon this Friday.  Gate City looks to find a winning formula, while the Falcons look to continue where they left off in a week one win over John Battle.  The side note to this contest is that former Falcon head… Read More on Falcons, Blue Devils set for Mountain 7 showdown »Read More »
  • Navy the dominate shade in the 2018 Battle of the Blues

    Navy the dominate shade in the 2018 Battle of the Blues

    A football game was played Friday night at Legion Field in Gate City, Va. At times, it seemed as if only one team was out there. The Richlands Blue Tornado used a resurgent offensive performance and a strong defensive performance to cruise past the Gate City Blue Devils 42-7. In front of a subpar crowd… Read More on Navy the dominate shade in the 2018 Battle of the Blues »Read More »
  • Richlands travels to Gate City for Battle of the Blues

    Richlands travels to Gate City for Battle of the Blues

    I can remember being a wide-eyed freshman marching into Legion Field in 2004. It was hot and it was unfamiliar. I had never been to Gate City prior to that night. However, it was a night that changed my opinion on high school football forever. Fans packed the concrete bleachers. Fans were lined double-file all… Read More on Richlands travels to Gate City for Battle of the Blues »Read More »
  • Preseason Poll: Mountain 7

    Preseason Poll: Mountain 7

    For the next three weeks, we will bring you our preseason polls for each of the districts that our teams play in. Let’s do some math, shall we? Okay. There are nine districts and there are three weeks left until opening night…sooooooo…THREE DISTRICTS PER WEEK! Shew, glad that’s over. Now, “What is the process?,” you… Read More on Preseason Poll: Mountain 7 »Read More »

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