Prep grid clashes loom for playoff aims across Carter County
Graham (7-0) faces Lebanon (2-5) with a win clinching a playoff berth for coach Glynn Carlock. Greenbrier East (6-2) visits Princeton (3-5) as Derby County's Pack seeks another win and Tigers expect Kelly Christian to play. Grundy (5-2) travels to Marion (6-26) eyeing a district title showdown with Tazewell next week. Virginia High hosts Tazewell in a key matchup as backfield stars King, Hart and Noel look to boost Colabro’s squad. Richlands (1-4) plays Patrick Henry (3-3-1) at Glade Spring, while Garden (6-2) crosses into Kentucky to meet Green Dragons. Oakvale (3-4) at Fayetteville (3-4) tests the Mercer County program against a tougher schedule. Mullens (2-5) aims to keep Jaeger unbeaten vs Saeger (8-0). Northfork (1-6) hosts Pineville (6-1). Peterstown (5-1-1) at Pocahontas (5-2) could decide playoff fates with Narrows in the mix. Wise (5-2) at Haysi (4-3-1) and Hurley (6-1) at Jonesville (4-3) standouts aim for more wins. Radford (2-5) visits George Wythe (2-5) as Giles (4-2-1) meets Roanoke Catholic (2-5). Narrows (6-0-1) at Galax (4-3) looms as a playoff preview. Rich Valley (2-6) visits Honaker (1-6).
Brown Gets New Position at Woodbridge Coach
Former Paden City High School basketball star Don Brown has been named coach at Woodbridge Virginia. Brown, a former Virginia Tech player, had served as an assistant coach at Tech for several seasons.
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Beavers Face High-Rowered PH In Homecoming Clash
Bluefield High School hosts Roanoke Patrick Henry at Mitchell Stadium on Homecoming Night. PH, 5-2, rallied from 20-0 to beat Beavers 14-7 last season and relies on quarterback Alvin Comer and backs Victor Caldwell and Robert Harley. Beavers, 3-5, aim to upset with Tommy Grant at QB and defensive standout Bobby Fox back from injury. next week Bluefield has an open date before finishing at Sullivan South.
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The 11th ranked Concord Mountain Lions meet ninth ranked Shepherd College at Callaghan Stadium on Homecoming Day. Seven seniors John Canty Tom Bay Frank Dent Mark Ehmer Robert McDonald Tom Dickey and Dave Weyand will play their final home game as Concord aims to cap a strong season.
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