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December 07, 2007
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Clintwood counting on Counts
Junior quarterback has played well in the postseason for Greenwave
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Hard work pays off for Gate City’s Jenkins
Offseason was key for Gate City's Payton Jenkins. Blue Devils will play Gretna in state title game
December 05, 2007
Elswick’s big strides help drive Richlands
It was one touchdown pass in a season full of them for Richlands quarterback Joel Elswick.
Frazier makes presence felt for Gate City football team
Storytelling is a beloved tradition in the Mountain Empire.
December 02, 2007
Tennessee returning to Outback Bowl; will face Wisconsin
December 01, 2007
Fuller helps Richlands stuff Brookville
Austin Fuller gained another believer Saturday.
Tim Hayes: Gate City a tough playoff draw at home
George Wythe High School?s football team had collected some big road wins this season.
2007 Mountain Lakes All-Conference Team
South's Phillips and Carter top all-MLC selections
Gate City 21, George Wythe 14
Gate City advanced to the Group A, Division 2 state championship game Saturday with a 21-14 victory over George Wythe.
November 30, 2007
Blues on opposite side of offensive matchup in state semis
In 2006, Richlands coach Greg Mance presided over one of the greatest offenses southwest Virginia?s ever seen.
Osborne hopes to lead Greenwave to title game
Alec Osborne loves to deliver hits. And few things stop the Clintwood linebacker from his appointed rounds.
Turnaround finds Maroons, Devils on state finals’ doorstep
In 2006, George Wythe High School?s football team endured a slow start, made a quarterback change at midseason and finished 6-4. The Maroons missed the playoffs.
Offensive line is Tigers’ target in SEC title game
One could say LSU coach Les Miles has thrown down the gauntlet for Tennessee?s offensive line, except that the unit isn?t taking the head Tiger?s bait.
Tech looks to finish turnaround in ACC title game
Virginia Tech fans and players displayed a wide range of emotions after losing to Boston College on the night of Oct. 25.
November 29, 2007
Prep notes: 1997 teams featured who’s who of stars
As you know by now, three high school football teams from Southwest Virginia hoisted state championship trophies above their heads at the completion of the 1997 season.
Tim Hayes: ‘Back in the day’ doesn’t seem so long ago
Josh Callahan managed a laugh a couple of weeks ago when this writer brought up a moment from his days as a Powell Valley High School football player.
Line, physical play key for Gate City
It?s one of the many traditions of Gate City High School football.
1997 championship season still stands alone in SWVA
The football teams from Gate City, Clintwood, George Wythe and Richlands will take to the field Saturday afternoon in the state semifinals. With their passionate fans behind them, the four schools will look to earn a win that would propel them to the state championship game.
South’s graveyard looking for more victims
The Rebels (12-1) hope to add one more marker to their handmade cemetery when they head to Maryville tonight for a Division 1 Class 4A state semifinal matchup that begins at 7 p.m.
South’s secret: junior Fletcher
South?s offense (11-1) also has a secret weapon: 5-foot-8, 178 pound junior running back Taylor Fletcher.
November 28, 2007
Brothers Phillips lead South’s run
Stadium-sized lights shined down hard and bright on the field at Death Valley late last Friday evening. But the stands were completely empty. So were the sidelines. So was the press box.
Lester hopes to lead George Wythe defense again
When asked to sum up his performance in last week?s Region C, Division 2 title game, George Wythe High School sophomore defensive lineman Drew Lester gave a simple ? yet, honest ? review.
UT’s Mitchell leads ‘never stop believing’ charge
It was October 21, the day after Tennessee?s 41-17 loss at Alabama dropped it to 4-3 overall and 2-2 in the Southeastern Conference.
Kicker a key piece in Tech’s championship run
The storyline of Virginia Tech?s latest run to the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game includes many heroes.
November 27, 2007
Prep notebook: Sharitz leads George Wythe back to state
Jacob Sharitz will be starting at quarterback on Saturday for the George Wythe High School football team as the Maroons travel to Gate City in the Group A, Division 2 state semifinals.
Hokies feeling confident heading into BC rematch
The morning of Oct. 26 was gloomy for Virginia Tech football fans.
Flaws not fatal for Tennessee
For many Tennessee players, coaches and fans, one word seems to sum up how this team constructed of obvious strengths and seemingly fatal flaws worked its way into Saturday?s Southeastern Conference championship game.
November 24, 2007
Gate City runs down Powell Valley, wins Region D, Division 2 title
Just call Gate City senior Tyler Parks the Southwest Virginia version of the Energizer Bunny.
Clintwood turns Burton Back to win Region D, Division 1 title
On the last Friday night of the regular season, Clintwood had to win at Appalachia just to get into the Region D, Division 1 playoffs.
November 23, 2007
Bath County Chargers stops Indians 18-12
Quinton Hensley had a bad feeling about his Rural Retreat football team Thursday. Hensley felt even worse Friday night.
