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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 2016
Page
11
Tazewell senior Gracey Cline scored 17 in the Bulldogs 67 38 defeat to John Battie on Tuesday night. She needs two points against Graham on Friday to reach 1000 for her career. Photo by Emily Ball.
High school boys basketball features Rural Retreat versus Narrows at 7 pm. Girls games include Christiansburg at Giles and Radford at Bland County with 7 and 7 30 pm starts. Also Summers County at W Wilson and James Monroe versus River View at 6 pm.
Richlands 13-1 meets 14-0 Appomattox in Salem Va for the 2A state championship at Salem Stadium. The Raiders, who have won 29 straight, beat Richlands in last year’s quarterfinals in overtime. Kickoff at 4 30 p.m. Richlands is without star Cody Howie after his ejection in the win over Stuarts Draft.
Allis Wells of Blacksburg leads the Bruins (9-5) against an undefeated opponent (13-1) in the 3A state championship at William & Mary. Cole Beck, a Bluefield native, keys the Bruins offense as kickoff is set for noon Saturday.
Virginia Cavaliers rebound from a season-opening loss as Tony Bennett watches a 76-54 win over East Carolina. West Virginia, ranked 15/16, hosts Western Carolina at the Charleston Civic Center at 7 p.m. Catamounts have a 98-63 loss at Marshall cited in the week’s notes.
WVU places four on the All Big 12 first team including center Tyler Orlosky left guard Kyle Bosch corner Rasul Douglas and wide receiver returner Shelton Gibson as all purpose. RB Justin Crawford and guard Adam Pankey earn second team honors. Dana Holgorsen finishes second for coach of the year behind Oklahoma’s Bob Stoops. Orlosky is a Rimington Award finalist.
The 2016 17 BDT Bounce 48 page tab will appear in newspapers Friday andfeature 21 boys and 21 girls teams with previews rosters schedules and photos. The Bounce website will not be used this season.
Bluefield Daily Telegraph reports on the Pocahontas Coal Association Cole Chevrolet Player of the Year banquet where football standouts were recognized. The event stressed defense amid awards traditionally favoring offense, noting a rare defensive winner previously.
James Monroe Mavericks senior Tripp Shifler was named the 2016 Pocahontas Coal Association Cole Chevrolet Bluefield Daily Telegraph football player of the year at the 16th annual banquet in Bluefield. He expressed awe at winning as finalists included Jamorya Cousin and John Luke Asbury.
Graham High School coach Tony Palmer credits his players for the 2006 Pocahontas Coal Association Cole Chevrolet Bluefield Daily Telegraph Football Coach of the Year award. He praises the G-Men's offseason work, family atmosphere, and team buy in, noting he is receiving the honor for Graham.
Bluefield opens the season 70 69 at Wyoming East as Mookie Collier scores 21 of his 25 in the second half to overcome a late rally. Devin Goins adds 14, Donta Hopkins 13, Cody Fuller 11, including three threes. Wyoming East top scorers include Dylan Biehm with 17 and multiple players in double figures.
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