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December 24, 2008
All-BHC Dream Team: Offense
An All-Southwest District and All-Region IV first-teamer, Elswick finished his career as the most prolific passer in school history.
PREP FOOTBALL: Clintwood’s Osborne earns BHC’s Defensive Player of the Year honor
Alec Osborne’s work with his childhood idol helped turn him into the Bristol Herald Courier’s Defensive Player of the Year.
PREP FOOTBALL: Muncy grabs BHC’s Offensive Player of the Year award
Matt Muncy did a little bit of everything for the Bulldogs on his way to being named the Bristol Herald Courier’s Offensive Player of the Year.
New Year, New Tradition
Bristol Herald Courier debuts its Dream Team
PREP FOOTBALL: Matlock named BHC’s Coach of the Year
After leading Holtson to its first-ever state semifinal game, Jason Matlock earns the Bristol Herald Courier’s nod as Coach of the Year.
December 17, 2008
Christmas Arrives Early For Area Fly Fishers
Christmas arrived a little early this year for fly fishers in the area. Our present was too big to fit in a stocking or under a tree, and it was certainly too big to wrap.
Frank Crawford Is Passing On The Hunting Tradition
Frank Crawford recently took a walk up Bays Mountain with his nine-year-old daughter.
The experienced and popular sportsman from Surgoinsville, Tenn., intended to check on a tree stand.
He encountered something far more interesting.
December 06, 2008
Clintwood Falls to Franklin in Group A, Division 1 State Championship
Rick Mullins’ voice was almost completely drowned out by the commotion erupting from the home team’s victorious crowd.
December 05, 2008
Greenwave to Use Speed to Challenge Mighty Broncos
Clintwood coach Rick Mullins got a surprise last Saturday after his team’s 41-21 win against Holston in the state semifinals.
December 03, 2008
PREP FOOTBALL: Greenwave Backed by a League of Fans
For this one week, everything in this small town, including the Christmas season, is taking a back seat to football.
Sullivan East Student Goes Deer Hunting, But Encounters Bear
Logan Morrell had waited months for the chance to go deer hunting with his cousin.
The fall weather was inviting, the anticipation intense.
November 30, 2008
Greenwave Ready to Win State Title for LPD Community
It’s tired. It’s old. It’s such the cliché.
November 29, 2008
Richlands Falls To Brookville, 47-0
“It’s been a great run,” Elswick said.
Clintwood 41, Holston 21
Greenwave win VHSL Group A, Division 1 state seminfal contest.
November 28, 2008
Lebanon Coach Embraces Another Challenge At Floyd County
John Adams hates to waste time.
The Lebanon football coach walks fast, speaks with authority and embraces challenges.
Richlands Hopes To Pass Another State Playoff Test
Richlands won its fifth straight regional football title last week on the mud-caked field of a Tazewell County rival.
The first step to that championship victory over Tazewell began months ago.
Clintwood, Osborne Produce Big Numbers
“Whenever I see the ball snapped, I just go after it,” Osborne said. “That’s all I do.”
Bulldogs’ Rasnick Counts His Blessings
“To have the opportunity to play for the regional championship, it’s amazing.”
November 26, 2008
Castlewood Native Shares His Love For The Outdoors With Kids Group
Just call Kenny Wampler the memory-maker.
For the past few years, the 35-year-old Castlewood, Va.,-resident has introduced kids to the many wonders of the outdoors.
November 25, 2008
Holston wins Region C Title
Holston advances to first ever State Semi-Final
November 24, 2008
Touchdown Friday Night
Touchdown Friday Night
November 23, 2008
Four Teams Still Alive in Southwest Virginia
State title hopes are still alive for four teams in Southwest Virginia after Saturday’s regional title contests.
November 22, 2008
Clintwood Edges Burton for a Repeat
Clintwood continues to have J.I. Burton’s number.
Overton Emerges As The Latest Hero For Richlands
Sean Overton skated across the muddy turf, found a cozy deep in the end zone, and grabbed a piece of history.
Thanks to the eventual game-winning catch by the first-year varsity player, Richlands posted a 28-27 overtime victory over the Tazewell Bulldogs in Saturday’s Region IV, Division 3 championship football game. It was the fifth straight regional title for Richlands.
November 21, 2008
District Rivals Lebanon And Gate City Meet For Regional Title
John Adams is a longtime admirer of the Gate City football program.
The Lebanon coach respects the Blue Devils’ aggressiveness, efficiency and tradition.
Elswick Guides Richlands To Regional Title Game
Joel Elswick is far from the average high school quarterback.
The 5-foot-11, 190-pound Richlands senior can not only read a defense, he can dissect it.
Two Playoff Games Postponed
Holston, Chilhowie games rescheduled for Saturday
November 19, 2008
Byrd Bags A Deer The Old Fashioned Way
Hunting was once was a fundamental sport.
Instead of electronic gadgets and tools, folks relied on their instincts to track, trap and harvest game.
November 15, 2008
Tazewell’s Dean Helps Bulldogs Conquer Graham in Semis
Matt Muncy has a penchant for making the big plays and putting up impressive offensive numbers for the Tazewell High School football team. Meanwhile, Dustin Dean supplies the muscle for the Bulldogs.
Robinson Leads Clintwood To Easy Playoff Win
Chris Robinson smiled when he saw the extreme conditions at Ralph Cummins Stadium Saturday.
