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Nevertheless they did not play. the victory and won in dominating fashion. As a matter of fact Bluefield finished just 1/2 point ahead of Charleston (8-1) for 2nd place. For advertising inquires please contact
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With the third ranked Bridgeport Indians coming to town with a trip to Wheeling Island Stadium on the line, the Beavers defense showed that they were Read More on WHEELING BOUND: Bluefield sacks Bridgeport in state semis , Bridgeport Indians (11-1)at Bluefield Beavers (11-1) Date:Friday, November 23, 2018. On 10/28, the Bluefield varsity football team won their neutral non-conference game against Ridgeview (Clintwood, VA) by a score of 44-24. Now if you want to get into other factors such as geography then the teams that nosed them out have the advantage because they are located in areas where they are not "forced" to play natural rivals that were AA schools then you have a point. The last week of the season Charleston and Stonewall played their traditional rivalry game at Laidley Field. On 11/11, the Bluefield varsity football team won their away playoff game against Independence (Coal City, WV) by a score of 19-12. Jackson to 117 yards and only 14 of those being passing yards. Some say that if he had not coached at Bluefield High School
The Official Website of Bluefield University Athletics, West Virginia University Institute of Technology. The call was made to the principal at GW and as we all know that school is plenty large enough to be AAA. Carroll, Jamal
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It was also the last the Beavers would
No invite, forget about being the obvious first team or whatever, but simply not in the top 2!. Chmara's wife, Mary Chmara, is still active at
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Dont expect 2018 to be any different. Golf Schedule Roster News. No losses or ties. First let's backtrack to 1967. AA: 1997 2004 2007 2009 2017 So my conclusion is Bluefield has never been jobbed. Yes, the 68 team in my opinion was jobbed. The call was made to the principal at GW and as we all know that school is plenty large enough to be AAA. championship, Simon's fourth. Also, from 1964 until the end of the 1968 season, Bluefield had a 49-2 record! While most of what you type I agree with Bluefield was not jobbed. Please help us by reporting the final score. High School added "Chmara Blue" as one of school colors. Bluefield played "NO ONE" in 1960 the quality of Johnstown or Steubenville. Sean Martin - DE Bluefield then recovered a surprise onside kick and scored on the same drive. You can post now and register later. Askew, Kemani
Had Bluefield played and beaten a decent Logan squad and beaten them they would have made the top two. He plays wherever we ask him, he does a good job and he has been an exceptionally consistent hitter for us, coming through time after time with big hits. While coaching at Bluefield High School, Gainer had a 50% chance
Originally Beaver High School, named for the Beaver Pond District and the future mascot, the downtown high school was established in 1903, in the fast-developing Bluefield, West Virginia. The final ratings for 1968 showed: #1 Charleston (9-0-1) 14.65; #2 St. Albans (9-1) 14.55; #3 Bluefield (9-0) 14.27. On 10/14, the Bluefield varsity football team won their home non-conference game against Tazewell (VA) by a score of 46-20. In the other 10 state title games (final two picked to make the playoffs or essentially play for a state title) out of those 10 games, in 9 of the 10 games, at Least 1 team had a blemish of either a loss or tie and in most of those games, BOTH teams had at least a blemish (tie or loss). The 2010 Richlands team had four D1athletes. Behind the strong arm of Connor Neal and the tough running of Breeden Gilbert, the Fairmont Senior Read More on WHEELING WEEK: Polar Bears ice Beavers on way to state title , WVSSAC AA STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Bluefield Beavers (12-1)vs. Fairmont Polar Bears (13-0) Date:Friday, November 30, 2018. three Sherman and number two Magnolia. inner city schools such as Genoa and Park Central
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As we all know Gainer retired after the 1967 season and went to Patrick Henry, but not as coach, he was the AD. Weir beat 4 AAA size schools that went 9-1. WebThe Official Website of Bluefield University Athletics. state championship in school history. The Beavers topped off an undefeated season with a 20-12 victory over James Monroe in 2007. His impact has been
[2], The classic Beaver/Graham football game is the biggest event each year for the two Bluefields. This victory was
Has offers from VT, WVU, Morehead State Rick, you do realize there are several as in..scores of your fellow alums who disagree with you. Big Viney, Holloway, Reed, Jesse Davis.
Logan refused to stop playing him and sued the WVSSAC. immediate success in the AAA division. 1961-Going way back, Bluefield's only loss was Graham (huge rival).the Beavers lost 32-25 and that was it, and Bluefield went 9-1. Last season, Harmon played shortstop, first base, catcher and outfield on occasion. Gainer led the Beavers back to the state championship in 1962 and won. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. There was no "invite". Your previous content has been restored. 1960- They won the state title in 1959 and at the end of the 1960 season, had a 23 game winning streak. WebBluefield High School Football Bluefield Football OVERALL 7-4 0.64 Win % REGION 3-1 4th Coalfield AA HOME1-1 AWAY3-1 NEUTRAL3-2 PF326 PA236 STREAK7W Varsity Boys Football. UNC Commit Even then Bluefield's schedule was a liability in the ratings because we just could not drop AA rivals Graham and Gary. WebRoster History Records Championships Roster 2021 Bluefield Beavers Position Name Grade Height Weight 2 R Sencere Fields 10 5'6 150 3 RB Jaeon Flack 12 5'10 161 4 RB Relief would come in 1975 when the Beavers beat South Charleston 20-7 for their fifth state championship. Each week, Ryan and Brady, the hosts of the SWVASports Podcast will pick the five contests and be joined by Read More on CoalfieldSports Pick Em: Week 10 , This season, the folks at Coalfield Sports are picking five of the most intriguing matchups in the area to be the games of the week before you the fans select THE game of the week. Several thousands of Beaver fans crowded Laidley Field in Charleston, West Virginia
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JJ Davis. Bluefield had just won the title in 1965, but as one could see, the Beavers didn't get the benefit of the doubt with 1 loss unless they were perfect, and even then, such as in 1960 and 68, perfect wasn't enough, they weren't even selected in the top 2. Beaver High School
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From 1958 through 1971, there were 14 state titles in WV's Triple A. Bluefield won 4 of those 14 and during all 4 titles, they were perfect. Bluefield Beavers Varsity Boys Football Bluefield, WV FOLLOW TEAM 22-23 V. Football Home Schedule Roster Standings Rankings Videos News More / In 2017, after an 8 year championship drought, and after yet another undefeated season, the Beavers
Display as a link instead, Fred Simon is undoubtedly one of the most important coaches in Bluefield High School history. Chmara coached the Beavers from 1968 to 1985. Winners will be announced on Thursdays episode of the SWVA Sports Podcast. them scoreless. Mr. Harmon added, "I am proud of his hard work academically and on the field to make his dream come true to play at the next level.". The team leaders were Jake Lilly and Paterson, who led
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Vote for CoalfieldSports.com Game of the Week. Vote for Coalfield Sports Week 1 Players of the Week! to what would be his final championship in 1973. In 1968, 5 of the 9 regular season games-shut outs. Bluefield and Patrick Henry did not play a 2nd game. We simply were not in Weir's class that season.
The ratings were so very close between the three schools that the WVSSAC commissioner had to callG. W. Danville in Danville, VA to confirm their enrollment.
Now on to 1968. The official Football page for the Bluefield University Rams. When was the last time a local team with that much D1 talent started the season 0-1? He sparkled at the plate for BHS, hitting .490 and .563 the last two seasons. (); :
We are glad to have him this spring and look forward to his success at Bluefield State University.". For his choice of Bluefield State, Harmon notes, "I am impressed with the Big Blue baseball program, which was a major factor in my decision. Where: Mitchell StadiumBluefield, WV Time:1:00 p.m. Last meeting:11/24/2017 Bluefield37 Bridgeport14 All-time record:4thmeeting. Went 10-0 in 1960 and was only scored on 3 times. Follow your favorite high school teams and players, Explore and purchase photos of your local teams, See top plays & highlights of the best high school sports. The ratings were so very close between the three schools that the WVSSAC commissioner had to G. W. Danville in Danville, VA to confirm their enrollment. Clear editor. Offers from Tennessee, WVU, Maryland, Marshall, Cincinnati, ODU, Toledo, & PITT, Isaiah Johnson- DB/WR Time:7:00 p.m. Last meeting:12/1/2017: WVSSAC AA State Championship: Bluefield 29 Fairmont 26 All-time record:10thmeeting: Bluefield leads 5-4. Vote for CoalfieldSports.com Week 8 Game of the Week! 3BLUEFIELD The Hunter has now found a home. From 1959 to 2017, the Bluefield High School football team had a winning percentage of .728. During his time
Bluefield's baseball unit finished second in region and first in the sectionals during that same season. Beaver defense was the biggest part of the game, forcing five interceptions. half. It was a close game yard wise,
Players to watch: Bluefield QB Chandler Cooper, RB J.J. Davis, DB Isaiah Johnson FairmontQB Connor Neal, WR Read More on WHEELING WEEK: Beavers, Polar Bears set in rematch for gold , This season, the folks at Coalfield Sports picked five of the most intriguing matchups in the area to be the games of the week before the fans selected THE game of the week. Tazewells 1986 had a few also. Bluefield and Patrick Henry did not play a 2nd game.
coaching the Beavers, he has gone 296-138. I have thought seriously about pursuing a career in regenerative medicine," he says. They had a bunch with guys like Loggans, Titsworth, Robinette, Rogers, Wolfe, and Quillen. Throughout the season, we will select five games each week for our weekly pickem segment on theSWVA Sports Podcast. We struggled against a 1-9 Richlands team 20-0. Nevertheless they did not play. I think GC had 6 and maybe 7 with at least 1 Div or Div 1AA (FCS now) but many of those former Div 1AA schools have moved up to Div 1, for example Marshall.
Led by players such as Bill Kenser, Richard Bourne, and Jabo Williams, the Beavers had immediate
An excellent student-athlete, Harmon has a 4.5 Grade Point Average and is a member of the National Honor Society as well as earning a Top Scholar slot in the Class of 2023 at BHS. both teams had 210 rushing, but the Beavers had more first downs and capitalized when they needed to. I have talked to many in the Bluefield area and many of them old timers that are no longer with us, and this includes Coach Carlock who told me years ago that was the best High School football team to ever come out of southwestern Virginia. John Chmara left an impact on his time as coach just as Merrill Gainer did. Morgan, Andrea
Each week, Ryan and Brady, the hosts of the SWVASports Podcast picked the five contests and were joined by a special guest Read More on CoalfieldSports.com Round 3 Pick Em , This season, the folks at Coalfield Sports picked five of the most intriguing matchups in the area to be the games of the week before the fans selected THE game of the week. for Simon comparable to Gainer's coaching days. The game is held at Mitchell Stadium and usually brings a capacity crowd. their mascot should be a beaver as a homage to the
There have been 95 games between the schools, and Bluefield leads the series 69-25-2(.729). I don't know if he was offered out of High School, but he surely has a scholly at Tech. They didn't get an invite. On 10/7, the Bluefield varsity football team won their away conference game against PikeView (Princeton, WV) by a score of 48-34. 71-72 Radford Bobcats had like 11 or more go D1. given big shoes to fill and he filled them to the best of his ability. So lets talk about why they did not get the points that they needed in 1968. deciding factor of the game, for they recovered six fumbles and received two interceptions. Baseball Schedule Roster News. Bluefield got the bonus point and went from one half point behind Charleston to one half point ahead. What makes it incredible for Bluefield is the school size. Bluefield quarterback Dickie Ward threw for 14 touchdowns during the regular season, but
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WebThe official Football page for the Bluefield University Rams. West Virginia high school football Week 6 schedule and scores - live and final. That is simply not the case now and it wasn't the case then. No invite, forget about being the obvious first team or whatever, but simply not in the top 2!. That was Nick Colobro's senior season. Men's Sports. I believe Bluefield was indeed the best in the state. As we all know Gainer retired after the 1967 season and went to Patrick Henry, but not as coach, he was the AD. West Virginia high school football state championship playoff brackets, schedule, computer rankings, statewide stat leaders and scores - live and final. Viney played at Hampton and was an All American. You cannot paste images directly. the regular season undefeated. The MEC is an NCAA Division II group which also includes Concord, University of Charleston and Fairmont State, among others.
Based on the system used, it does make it clear the Beavers weren't jobbed. All-time record:0-0 Players to watch: Bluefield: QB Chandler Cooper, RB Juice Edwards, WR Ronnell Blevins, DE Sean Martin Lord Botetourt: QB James-Ryan Salvi, RB Hunter Rice, WR Jake Dewease, RB Ethan Clower What to Read More on Bluefield to host Lord Botetourt in interstate clash , Welcome to Coalfield Sports Game of the Week Poll!
for their 11th state championship and 5th championship under Simon. It's unclear how long Simon's future is with the
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Charleston was 8-0 (9 game schedule) and Stonewall was 8-1 losing early in the season to St. Albans. What evidence available certainly does lead to the conclusion that Bluefield was the better team that season. View Full Bio, Elijah
Web2020 Football Roster. WebView the Bluefield Varsity Football team roster on sblivesports.com and scorebooklive.com twenty unanswered in the first half and scored their final touchdown on the first drive of the second
They simply did not amass the points the competitors did. Bluefield beat a terrible Princeton team (1-9); Weir beat Parkersburg (8-2) and East Bank and Morgantown did not play because their schedules were completed, Nitro beat AA Poca but barley maintained their lead. WebLast week the Bluefield High school football Star was involved in such a showdown when he and his Beaver mates went up against Buckhannon upshur and Star Back tinker Jackson in the state class aaa Semi final playoffs. As for third place East Bank I don't really know. He is the son of Timothy and Susan Harmon of Montcalm. drive. Co-Hosts Ryan Dye and Brady Hess will keep a running total of their picks along with a collective total of the weekly guest picker! Therefore, a replacement was soon built and
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[2] The classic Beaver/Graham football game is the biggest event each year for the two Bluefields. Why? The current Bluefield High School was built on West Cumberland Road and opened to students in the fall of 1957. Had Bluefield played and beaten a decent Logan squad and beaten them they would have made the top two. highest winning percentage at the school, an astounding .925. Third Row loft to right the Bluefield beavers football team for Here's what makes it a "jobbing" in my opinion. For those who dont know, Bluefield will have 5 players on their roster this season with D1 offers. "It has definitely been a fun experience playing here at Bluefield High," says Harmon, "and making friends and a baseball family that I will always remember.". During the last month, our staff compiled a list of deserving nominees for a first and second team All CoalfieldSports squad, in addition to an honorable mention. Read More on 2018 All-CoalfieldSports Team Announced , The Bluefield Beavers traveled to Wheeling Island Stadium with hopes of defending their state title and becoming the first team in school history to win back-to-back titles. I can't wait to see him live his dream at the next level," said Mrs. Harmon. Co-Hosts Ryan Dye & Brady Hess will keep a running total of their picks along with a collective total of the weekly guest picker! Gainer lead the Beavers to four state
He did not coach until the following season in 1969. Weir had 1 loss on the regular season and St. Albans had a tie. In 2012, the boys soccer team was regional champions for the first time since 1985, where they made it to the state semifinals. 1968 was a different story. Led by players such as Bill
The system in place at the time was administered fairly. Where: Mitchell Stadium Bluefield, WV Time: 7:30 p.m. AAA: 1959 1962 1965 1967 1975 1984. "I have worked my whole life to get to this point and I hope I am ready for it (studying and playing college sports)," notes Harmon. After Gainer left Bluefield High School he went to Patrick Henry High School in Roanoke VA where he led the Patriots
championships (1959, 1962, 1965, 1967). West Virginia high school football quarterfinal playoff schedule and scores - live and final. I can barely remember back that far, but nobody even came close to beating them. Or so they thought. He had two undefeated seasons in 1968 and 1972, but was not invited
Where: Wheeling Island StadiumWheeling, WV. [citation needed] The Beavers hold a winning record over Graham in the series, 62-24-2.
West Virginia high school football first round playoff schedule and scores - live and final. Staying healthy will be the key to their college offer I must imagine. WebBaseball Schedule Roster News. Shields, Volante
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St. Albans had a loss that year in regular season to..Charleston by about 20 points. Basketball Schedule Roster News. old school and became The Bluefield Beavers. Each week, Ryan and Brady, the hosts of the SWVASports Podcast picked the five contests and were joined by a special guest Read More on CoalfieldSports Pick Em: Round 2 , #15 Oak Hill Red Devils (7-3)at #2 Bluefield Beavers (9-1) Date: Friday, November 9, 2018. Chmara led the Beavers to two
Bluefields going to be scary good this season, and Graham has to figure a few things out still yet. lead at halftime. In 1966, Huntington and B. Upshur were invited and played for the dance. legend Merrill Gainer as their new head coach and received
The Official Website of Bluefield University Athletics, Hide/Show Additional Information For Elijah White, Hide/Show Additional Information For Spencer Hairston, Hide/Show Additional Information For Christian Bullock, Hide/Show Additional Information For Wilcliff Senatus, Hide/Show Additional Information For Sage McLellan, Hide/Show Additional Information For Ayrion Journiette, Hide/Show Additional Information For Kaleb Morgan, Hide/Show Additional Information For Kaleb Hewitt, Hide/Show Additional Information For Ahsani Ambo, Hide/Show Additional Information For Brandon Shields, Hide/Show Additional Information For Volante Carroll, Hide/Show Additional Information For Jamal Hinkle, Hide/Show Additional Information For Joshua Askew, Hide/Show Additional Information For Kemani Riley, Hide/Show Additional Information For Kenny Page, Hide/Show Additional Information For Dalton Bradley, Hide/Show Additional Information For Danny Alford, Hide/Show Additional Information For McKinley Mann, Hide/Show Additional Information For Ja'Shir Kean. Skip To Main Content Pause All Rotators Skip To Main Bluefield High School was created. So lets talk about why they did not get the points that they needed in 1968. The Beavers were 4-0 and never lost, but if they aren't jobbed in at least 2, likely 3 of the 4 seasons mentioned above, Gainer's coming back with 3 more titles. Bluefield at 9-1 was better than both of them. was featured on ESPN by Scholastic Sports America which features some of the nation's most storied high school football rivalries. WebFall Bluefield Beavers JV Football Season. The Beavers played against a new opponent, Dunbar High School, and held
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Lucas Stone set a class AA championship record when he completed a 41 yard field goal. Stadium, the atmosphere is more like a happy community reunion that straddles both sides of the West Virginia-Virginia State Line. I would like to think Gainer would have been able to come up with a plan to beat Weir had they played but I am skeptical. With Read More on Vote for CoalfieldSports.com Game of the Week! In 1991, the two schools were featured on the ESPN show Scholastic Sports America for having one of the largest high school football rivalries on the East Coast. Graham, Gary. Gallemore, Dr. Valerie
Whatever two AAA schools amassed the highest point average in their regular season games were "invited" to play in the AAA title game. Johnny Land and Johnny Disibbio both were the leading scorers for the Beavers, each with three touchdowns. Beavers, but based on his past it will most likely be successful. Riley, Kenny
Simon would have success again shortly after the 2007 season. the eighth state championship in Bluefield history and jump started a successful slew of championships
a couple blocks away at Wade School. Web2022-23 ( 64 players) Warren, Bill Robinson, Dane ( Sr.) Webster, Tony Green, Juwaun Flack, Jaeon Escobar, Ryan Holland, Willie ( Sr.) Fields, Sencere ( Jr.) Walton, Omarion ( of winning a state championship. Bluefield Beavers at Graham G-Men Mitchell Stadium - Bluefield, WV Friday August 26, 2022 7:00 PM 2022 bluefield football schedule august 26 @ graham It was
They absolutely were jobbed. All-time record: Bluefield leads 38-8-1 Players to watch: Mount View QB Chandler Cooper, RB JJ Davis, RB Juice Edwards, FB Arnold Martin Oak Hill QB Khory Bass, RB/WR Abe Read More on Red Devils, Beavers set for rematch in playoffs , This season, the folks at Coalfield Sports picked five of the most intriguing matchups in the area to be the games of the week before the fans selected THE game of the week.