Bulldogs and G Girls brace for new district foes
In Tazewell Virginia coach Robin Elkins and Beverly Proffitt chart a hard path for the Southwest District. Abingdon and Marion loom as tough tests as the Bulldogs and G Girls pursue a higher district finish led by seniors Tiffany Harris Lauren Bennett Brittany McReynolds Kara Neal and Abbey Kitts. The squad credits a four day UNC camp and summer play against top East Coast programs for growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell
Abingdon
Marion
Robin Elkins
Brianna McGee
Bluefield College
Graham
Beverly Proffitt
Bulldogs
G-Girls
Elkins
Proffitt
Tiffany Harris
Lauren Bennett
Brittany McReynolds
Kara Neal
Abbey Kitts
East Coast
UNC
G-Girls and Graham prep for tough district season
Tazewell hosts Bland County in the opener as Graham travels to Pulaski County for a 6 p.m. start. Coaches Proffitt and Elkins emphasize balance of returning players and youth with high expectations, aiming for upper district standings and strong effort from all 11 players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkins
Proffitt
Tazewell
Bland County
Graham
Pulaski County
Slate shines as Marshall freshman targets bowl season
Marshall tight end Slate rose to All Conference USA first team as a true freshman, leading the league in receptions. He aims for a bigger 2007 season, focusing on improvement and a postseason bowl appearance. Slate notes Marshall’s passing plans, returning receivers, and confidence in the running backs replacing Ahmad Bradshaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Untington
Cody H Slate
Marshall
Thundering Herd
Slate
Randy Moss
Chipley
Fla
Hargrave Military Academy
America
Mark) Snyder
Brian Shope
West Virginia
Memphis
East Carolina
Bernard Morris
Morris
Anmad Bradshaw
NFL
Chubb Small
Kelvin Turner
Bradshaw
Kelvin
Chubb
King College Volleyball Surges Past Bluefield in Three
King College defeats Bluefield in three games as junior Lidsey Musick leads with 13 kills. Alysha Cornell adds 16 kills and eight digs for the Rams, but energy and intensity fade after the first game. Bluefield trims depth due to injuries as King eyes a conference title and hosts Carson-Newman next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toomey
Bowman
Rams
Bristol
Tenn
King
Junior Lidsey Musick
Tornado
Musick
Alysha Cornell
Carson Newman
King College
Emory & Henry
Jed Lockett
Jlockett
Bdtonlige.com
Bristol's New Prime Time Races Draw Praise and Cautions
After the Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway, Carl Edwards and teammates praised the revamped track and softer Goodyear tires for more grip. Nascar observers note the Car of Tomorrow’s return and two to three wide racing, while some fans fear change from Bristol’s bumper style. Tony Stewart called the track an ace job as drivers push for grip and variety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Tenn
Nascar
Bristol Motor Speedway
Carl Edwards
Goodyear
Edwards
Matt Kenseth
Car of Tomorrow
Kenseth
Carl
Kasey Kahne
Tony Stewart
Bluefield College routs Pikeville 9-0 in East River match
Bluefield College beat Pikeville College 9-0 at East River Soccer Complex. Josh Moore scored four goals with two teammates adding two goals each, including Eric Pozzani and Ido Barzilay contributing multiple strikes and an assist. Pikeville failed to record a save as Bluefield dominated with 13 shots on goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East River
Josh Moore
Bluefield College
Pikeville College
Moore
Eric Pozzani
Ido Barzilay
Pozzani
Pikeville
Tyler Thompson
Bluefield
Brandon Melcher
Lucas Perez
Mount Vernon Nazarene
Emanuel Bekele
David Lee
Brandon Melchor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Sout West District
Graham High School
Bottonline.com
By Brian Woodson
Marcus Fitzgerald
Emmanuel Spann
Darrius Passmore
Bernard
Courtney
Emmanuel
Darrius
Miami
Kansas State
Mississippi
Florida
Southern Miss
C-Usa
Brian Woodson
Robert “Bob” Mathem Keystone
The
T. J. Jarrett Falls Mills
Bluefield Baily Telegraph
Visa
MasterCard
Discover
American Express