Late score sends Graham to rematch with cave Springs

Turnovers and penalties hurt Tazewell in 21-16 loss

Second half rally results in 21-13 win

The Fort Chiswell Pioneers dominated the game in nearly every way in rolling to a 41-0 win over the Auburn Eagles in a non-district varsity football game played Friday night at C.F. McKinney Memorial Stadium at FCHS.

After winning the opening round of the Coppinger Tournament in dramatic fashion, the Fort Chiswell varsity baseball team dropped its next two tourney games to AA Tazewell 13-1 and Oak Hill, W.Va., 8-2 before returning to Mountain Empire District competition.

The George Wythe Maroons traveled to Glade Spring Thursday night and defeated the Patrick Henry Rebels 7-6 in a nine inning Hogoheegee District baseball marathon.

The senior guard has been a versatile contributor for the Buffaloes.

Austin Grubb won all-state recognition

Austin Grubb won the event, and his brother Andrew Grubb placed fourth.

Rats!  Another good festival idea is already taken.  Two weeks ago, I read about the 48th annual “Fangtastic” Waurika Rattlesnake Hunt in Waurika, Oklahoma.  These people know how to take a good idea and get some mileage out of it. 

In some ways, 2008 was not the very best of years. In the world of sports, however, last year contained its fair share of accomplishments, honors and achievements by teams and individuals throughout Wythe County.

The Fort Chiswell Lady Pioneers used a strong fourth quarter to defeat the George Wythe Lady Maroons 78-72 in a non-district girls’ basketball game played Friday night at the Fort.

Three Wythe County teams qualified for the first round of regionals and three advance to the second round.

The Rural Retreat football team traveled the long road to Covington Friday night, continuing what Tyler Hash has already marked as the third goal of this team’s season.

Ten and one and not done yet! The Fort Chiswell Pioneers achieved their 10th victory of the season by defeating the James River Knights 38-14 in a Region C, Division 2 first round football game played Friday night at C.F. McKinney Memorial Stadium.

Visiting Galax got sterling offensive performances from fullback Jordan Vaughan, quarterback Terrance Mazon, and wide receiver Deion George while riding an equally impressive defensive effort of Maroon Tide pressure that forced three Bland County turnovers as Galax scored a 20-6 win over the Bears on Oct. 30 in Bastian.

Missed opportunities that failed, golden chances thwarted. Call it what you like, but Bland County couldn’t take advantage of what it was given as homestanding Narrows was able to squeeze out a 14-12 MED football victory in Narrows on Oct. 16.

What a difference a week can make. Seven days after suffering the second worst beat down ever recorded in the history of its program, Bland County bounced back convincingly with a 41-21 win over visiting Northwood on Oct. 2, making Homecoming 2009 a rousing success