Bluefield College Picked Second in MSC Appalachian Division
Respect for the Rams head coach Dewey Lusk and Bluefield College football, which finished 6-5 after a 5-50 stretch, was voted to finish second with a first place vote in the Mid South Conference Appalachian Division. Reinhardt led the poll, with Lindsey Wilson and Southeastern, Fla. top in their divisions. Bluefield opens the season August 25 hosting Cumberland, Tenn.
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Appy League Fireworks Night at Bowen Field
Danville Braves vs Bluefield Blue Jays at Bowen Field 7 05 p m fireworks after the game weather permitting Princeton Rays visit Burlington Royals at 7 p m Saturday Danville hosts Bluefield at 7 05 p m Small Business Saturday promotion by Tazewell County Visitors Center Gov Northam to sign autographs and throw first pitch Bluefield softball champions to be recognized prior to game Princeton at Burlington 630 p m
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Tazewell Green and White Showcase Rescheduled to Saturday
Richlands Blue and White game scrimmage moves to Ernie Hicks Stadium after weather forces changes. Events include team introductions around 6 p.m. with scrimmage starting later at Witten FieldBulldog Stadium at 6 30 p.m.
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Concord Seeks Turnaround After MEC Poll Return
Concord was picked to finish 11th of 11 in the Mountain East Conference preseason poll released at MEC Media Day in Bridgeport. Shepherd, winner of three straight MEC titles and in its final league season, topped the poll with six first place votes and 94 points. Concord opens Sept 1 at West Virginia Wesleyan.
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Five new head coaches lead regional football teams
James Monroe's Chris Booth, shown coaching the Mavericks in Lindside, is among five new head coaches in the region. Others include Adam Havens at Montcalm, George Kennedy at River View, Jeremy Ward at Twin Valley, and Hurley's Brandon Church, per a contributed photo by Roger Sthewsbury.
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PikeView Panthers 2018 Football Schedule
PikeView Panthers schedule lists home and away games with dates and kickoff times. Opponents include Summers County Independence Liberty James Monrose Shady Spring Oak Hill Bluefield River View Mount View and Clay County across August through October.
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Panthers eye postseason berth after narrow miss
PikeView coach Bobby Wyatt says the Panthers return most starters from a 7-3 season but lack big numbers for depth. With many students living far away, only 34 players dress for practice, and the team aims to break into WVSSAC Class AA post-season play this year.
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Tazewell's Jayden Taylor epitomizes multi sport athlete
Jayden Taylor, a sophomore at Tazewell High, stars on football, soccer, and track. Coach J me Harris praises his athleticism and work ethic. He earned defensive MVP at NextGen All American Camp in Charlotte, and qualified for The Show Rising Star Challenge in Georgia, earning second team honors as his team finished second.
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Bluefield snaps skid at Bristol with 9-2 win
Bluefield Blue Jays end a seven game skid beating Bristol Pirates 9-2 at Boyce Cox Field. Rafael Lantigua stays hot with two hits and three RBIs plus two runs. Hagen Danner and Andy McGuire add two hits each as D.J. Neal belts a two run homer. Four Bluefield pitchers share the win.
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MEC coaches praise parity at media day in Bridgeport
At MEC Media Day in Bridgeport, 11 head coaches praised the league's parity. They stressed competitiveness week to week and noted ongoing close losses from the 2017 season, with Fairmont State's Jason Woodman highlighting the need to stay focused to win.
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