Virginia Tech QB Josh Jackson's status murky amid academic issues
TechSideline and other outlets report Virginia Tech quarterback Josh Jackson remains on the Hokies roster though academics may force his future to be decided later in the week. His father said he started 13 games as a redshirt freshman last season and other QB options include Ryan Willis Hendon Hooker and Quincy Patterson II. Tech has not commented.
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Semifinal Baseball at Radford University Honaker vs Patrick Henry
Class 1 semifinals at Radford University set for 1 p.m. with Honaker facing Patrick Henry in a decisive afternoon game.
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North-South Classic features Bluefield grad JoJo Brooks
Bluefield High School graduate JoJo Brooks played in the North South Classic at Glenville State last weekend. He had a single, fanned once, and induced two grounders in 11 pitches. Local athletes also slated for this weekend across basketball, football, and girls basketball events.
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De’Mont Edwards
Mount View
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James Monroe
Hunter Mitchelson
Pike View
Grant Mohler
Connor Moore
Andrew Richmond
Summers County
Glenville
Kierstan Roberts
River View
Hannah Taylor
Deel earns BDD Player and Pitcher of the Year honors
Grundy senior Julie Deel led the Golden Wave to the Black Diamond District title and their first region win since 1992. She hit .313 with 20 RBIs and posted a 14-3 record with a 2.51 ERA and will play at Union College Kentucky. Coach Whitney Compton earned BDD Coach of the Year after guiding Grundy to a 17-3 season.
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Richlands soccer star Yulia Sloan signs with Bryan College
Richlands senior Yulia Sloan signed a letter of intent to play soccer at Bryan College in Dayton Tennessee after earning All-Southwest District honors with the Lady Blues and likely regional and Class 2 recognitions. Mya Holmes plans to sign with the University of Pikeville next week. Wiley Osborne committed to Bluefield College for men's basketball. Trey White committed to wrestle at Bluefield College. Saturday edition.
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Opening Day Approaches for Appalachian League Teams
In 11 days the Appalachian League season starts. Players should arrive next weekend. The Bluefield Blue Jays host Johnson City June 19 to 21 and play at Burlington June 22 to 24. The Princeton Rays visit Kingsport June 19 to 21 and host Danville June 22 to 24. Fall schedule lists 68 games.
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Booth excited to take coaching reins at James Monroe
Chris Booth will become James Monroe High School’s fourth head football coach since consolidation, replacing John Mustain who retired after an 8-3 season. Booth has 21 of 24 years coaching in Monroe County and plans to implement a more creative high school offense while drawing on his Peterstown Middle School system.
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Blues, Pioneers meet in 2A softball state semifinal
Richlands and Lebanon collide at Tech Softball Park in Blacksburg for a Class 2 semifinal, the sixth meeting of the season between Southwest District rivals. Richlands, 20-6, seeks a strong defensive start after four to five errors per game in losses, while Lebanon, 23-3, aims to defend its 2016 crown in front of a large, loud crowd as both teams vie for a shot at the state title. The first pitch is at 1 p.m.
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Hoop Drills and Life Skills Camp Opens in Bluefield
Bluefield prepares for the Hoop Drills and Life Skills Summer Day Camp at Herb Sims Recreational Center. The free program for 8 to 14 year olds limits signups to 100, with Monday registration at 11 30 a.m. Coaches Buster Large Tony Webster Jody Fuller and Doug Miller spearhead sessions focusing on character and basketball skills from June 11 to 14.
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Bluefield State to Induct Four into Hall of Fame
Bluefield State College will induct four individuals into its Hall of Fame at a Sept 29 ceremony. The event in the Student Center starts at 1 pm with name unveiling at 3 pm in the Ned Shott PE Building. Three distinguished student athletes and a respected coach will be honored.
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