Beavers and Mavericks Enter Top 10 In Prep Football Rankings
Bluefield Beavers rise to fourth in WW MetroNews power rankings after finishing sixth last season in Class AA. James Monroe Mavericks hold tenth place, up from ninth at end of 2015. Princeton gathers one vote in Class AAA listings.
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Graham G-Men Ready For Bluefield Beavers Clash
The Graham G-Men prepare for a Friday night showdown at Mitchell Stadium against the Bluefield Beavers after two-a-days in August. Look for game previews later this week in the Daily Telegraph.
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Today’s Games in Appalachian League and High School Sports
Bluefield Blue Jays visit Danville Braves at 11 a.m. Princeton Bays play Pulaski Yankees at 7 p.m. In girls soccer Midland Trail hosts Bluefield and Pike View visits Shady Spring at 5:30 p.m. Charleston Catholic at Princeton 6 p.m. Boys soccer Greenbrier East at James Monroe 5 p.m. Pike View at Oak Hill 5:30 p.m. Midland Trail at Bluefield around 7 p.m. In volleyball Brandh County hosts Eastern Montgomery 6:30 p.m. Fort Chiswell travels to Graham 7:15 p.m.
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Concord golf picked 11th in Mountain East preseason poll
Concord University aims for 11th in the Mountain East Conference after coaches poll releases Monday. Sophomore Marti Puig is the lone returning player for the Mountain Lions this season.
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Graham rejoins Falcons in re signing move
Former Virginia Tech kicker Shayne Graham has re signed with the Atlanta Falcons. The Radford native first joined the NFL in 2001 and spent seven seasons with the Bengals, earning a Pro Bowl honor in 2005. He is shown kicking a 33 yard field goal against Jacksonville last December.
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Dodgers Hit Three Homers as Dodgers Dominate Reds 18-9
Los Angeles slugger Adrian Gonzalez homered three times as the Dodgers outslugged Cincinnati 18-9. The team totaled seven homers, with Gonzalez celebrating in the dugout after the big day.
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Lochte Loses Sponsors After Rio Robbery Tale
Ryan Lochte faces sponsor withdrawals as Speedo USA Ralph Lauren Syncron Candela and Airweave drop their deals following his fabricated gunpoint robbery story in Rio de Janeiro during the Summer Olympics. Lochte apologized amid the fallout.
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Richlands QB John Luke Asbury shines in spread attack
Richlands quarterback John Luke Asbury, a 17-year-old senior, starred in his first season as starter with 47 touchdown passes and seven interceptions while completing 68 percent. Coach Greg Mance notes his 20-pound gain, speed, and growing dual threat as he readies for a Friday opener at Gate City.
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Princeton Rays split doubleheader with Pulaski Yankees victory
Princeton wins game one 5 1 at Caffee Park behind Jesus Sanchez who went 3 for 3 with three RBIs and his first Appy League home run in the fourth. Eicardo Cabrera added two hits and four runs in the five-run inning as Ethan Clark started and Alex Estrella earned the win in relief. Pulaski salvaged the nightcap 3 2 as the crowd of 1 419 watched.
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Mount View QB Elijah Collier Eyes New Year After Record Night
Mount View junior Elijah Collier, who set a passing record with 387 yards in a loss to Westside on October 30, reflects on his first start as a freshman and how 2016 has shaped him. Coach Larry Thompson praises his leadership, arm, and growth as the Knights aim to improve passing and ground game.
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Squirrel dog man training tips from West Virginia outdoorsman
A West Virginia outdoorsman profile recalls the traditional squirrel dog man, Bo Wood of Ramp, a rural hunter with many dogs and a life spent in the woods. The piece contrasts past backwoods steadiness with modern variants while noting the dedication required to care for dozens of dogs and puppies on a country homestead.
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