Co-Hosts Ryan Dye & Brady Hess will keep a running total of their picks along with a collective total of the weekly guest picker! lead at halftime. G-men and the Bluefield Beavers dates back to 1911. 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. Fred Simon's career at Bluefield High School was a rough start compared to his predecessors. : First let's backtrack to 1967. On 11/11, the Bluefield varsity football team won their away playoff game against Independence (Coal City, WV) by a score of 19-12. Last season, Harmon played shortstop, first base, catcher and outfield on occasion. It's not like we're talking about a school in Charlotte, NOVA, or the Tidewater with 2000 plus kids or at least 1000 boys to choose from. given big shoes to fill and he filled them to the best of his ability. Varsity Boys Football. Kind of a pattern here, the Beavers left out. Actually, Robbie Colley was a freshman on that team and punted at Tech and for the 49ers. Weir beat Ohio State power Steubenville (9-1) and Penn State power Johnstown (7-2-1). They would go on to beat Wayne 27-7 and win their tenth state Yes, the 68 team in my opinion was jobbed. 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. The team leaders were Jake Lilly and Paterson, who led three Sherman and number two Magnolia. Bluefieldhas returning: both teams had 210 rushing, but the Beavers had more first downs and capitalized when they needed to. 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. This game between cross-city rivals Bluefield High School and Graham High School is held at Mitchell Stadium. Gainer led the Beavers back to the state championship in 1962 and won. The Polar Bears of Fairmont Senior High School had other ideas. If you know who the head coach is, invite them to join MaxPreps so they can manage the team's roster, schedule, scores, stats and more. These two teams are no stranger to success. 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. Ambo, Brandon #1 Player in the state of WV class of2021 That is right. Charleston was 8-0 (9 game schedule) and Stonewall was 8-1 losing early in the season to St. Albans. MAXPREPS CBSSPORTS.COM 247SPORTS MaxPreps That Big Creek had only one loss to a very, very good Graham team at Mitchell Stadium the last game of the year 13-0. With the end of the season comes postseason awardsCoalfieldSports.com will recognize the achievements of athletes across the region. every year until 2020 when the Virginia high school football season was cancelled due to the Covid-19 The legal wrangling did not come to a conclusion until August 1968 and it was too late for Bluefield to find a replacement for Logan on their 1968 schedule and therefore had to play a 9 game schedule. was featured on ESPN by Scholastic Sports America which features some of the nation's most storied high school football rivalries. The Beavers again faced Parkersburg (); : 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. In 2012, the boys soccer team was regional champions for the first time since 1985, where they made it to the state semifinals. IMO this and the fact that some of the teams that they played in 1967 had significantly worse records in 1968 than they had in 1967 is what cost Bluefield and chance at the 1968 title. Bluefield and Patrick Henry did not play a 2nd game. Shields, Volante The 2010 Richlands team had four D1athletes. one of the longest-running and well-known high school football rivalries in the United States. Bluefield at 9-1 was better than both of them. WebThe Official Website of Bluefield University Athletics. WebBluefield Daily Telegraph (Newspaper) - August 29, 1971, Bluefield, West Virginia Roster 1971 Bill Enfield beavers a shown above Are Jerry Neal. Logan refused to stop playing him and sued the WVSSAC. first against Parkersburg. 1968-You mentioned this team which clearly comes to mind. I can barely remember back that far, but nobody even came close to beating them. They eventually lost and in true WVSSAC vindictive character (see Big Creek 1958) they suspended the Logan football program for the 1968 season. The former Beaver High School building served as Central Junior High School for several decades. With so many Read More on Vote for CoalfieldSports.com Week 8 Game of the Week! Bluefield High School, and helped build the school's library in 1998. 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. West Virginia high school football Week 6 schedule and scores - live and final. White, Spencer They hired Big Creek High School That is simply not the case now and it wasn't the case then. Led by the school's all-time leading rusher in Latrell "Mookie" Collier and fullback Jason "Truck" 3BLUEFIELD The Hunter has now found a home. Another championship drought occurred after the win. The 1966 team was a great team but they went to Big Creek and Gresham and Co put a 19-0 hurting on them. Chmara's wife, Mary Chmara, is still active at So yes, for the kids on the 1960 Bluefield team that has just won a title and had a dominating season with only 3 times scored on, it's a joke that they weren't picked. I don't know if he was offered out of High School, but he surely has a scholly at Tech. The first game was played in 1911 and was won 17-5 "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. Bluefield defeated Barboursville 13-7 in the closest championship game since the very in the state championship. Morgan, Andrea That was Nick Colobro's senior season. Bluefield played "NO ONE" in 1960 the quality of Johnstown or Steubenville. AA: 1997 2004 2007 2009 2017 AA: 1997 2004 2007 2009 2017 He also told me about the incredibly talented and we'll coached Gainer teams at Bluefield which dominated and many times, being jobbed out of the ability to play in the title games. Web2022 Bluefield Beavers # Position Name Grade Height Weight; 2: WR/DB: Sencere Fields: 11: 5'8: 150: 3: TE/WR: Campbell Toman: 12: 6'2: 175: 4: WR/DB: Jeffrey King: 10: 5'11: First getting permission to play a player in 1967 whose age was in question and then midseason being told they could no longer play him. Big Viney, Holloway, Reed, Jesse Davis. West Virginia high school football state semifinal playoff schedule and scores - live and final. Senatus, Sage 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. schools such as Graham, Richlands, Gary, and Oak Hill. state championships to day, from 1984 to 1997 (13 years). I agree with Coach Carlock in that the 1970 Gate City team (or even their 1974 team) may have been the best ever in SWVA. 71-72 Radford Bobcats had like 11 or more go D1. Bluefield destroyed Graham that year, but Graham played EC Glass close and Tazewell close. That is right. Why? Beaver High School The effort was lead by Nick WebFrom 1959 to 2017, the Bluefield High School football team had a winning percentage of .728. Nitro and Weir played for the title. legend Merrill Gainer as their new head coach and received ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. As for third place East Bank I don't really know. 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. [socialpoll id=2517332] [socialpoll id=2517338], Welcome to Coalfield Sports Game of the Week Poll! Nevertheless they did not play. win in class AAA. Each week, Ryan and Brady, the hosts of the SWVASports Podcast picked the five contests and were joined by a special Read More on CoalfieldSports Pick Em: Playoffs Week 1 , 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. First let's backtrack to 1967. A look back at the Beavers general overall football Perhaps it was a one game contract. Bluefield quarterback Dickie Ward threw for 14 touchdowns during the regular season, but As of the 2018-2019 school year, enrollment was 609 students. (); : There have been 95 games between the schools, and Bluefield leads the series 69-25-2(.729). Gainer's last season as the head coach at Bluefield High School proved to be a successful one. championship, Simon's fourth. Here's what makes it a "jobbing" in my opinion. You would have to go back nearly 50 years to GC 1970. Cross Country Schedule Roster News. On 9/30, the Bluefield varsity football team won their neutral conference game against Independence (Coal City, WV) by a score of 17-0. These AA schools played other AA schools. Alford, McKinley The last week of the season Charleston and Stonewall played their traditional rivalry game at Laidley Field. Upload or insert images from URL. Highlanders make history with first state crown for a team from Cabell County since 1953. the team on offense and defense. The 2017 AA state champions used a huge first half to put the annual cross-town rivalry game against the Graham G-Men out of reach. Kean, Richard When you look at mutual opponents Bluefield comes out way ahead. Gallemore, Dr. Valerie Josh Hess played football at Richmond and Devon Johnson played football at Marshall. Rick, you do realize there are several as in..scores of your fellow alums who disagree with you. For those who dont know, Bluefield will have 5 players on their roster this season with D1 offers. Lucas Stone set a class AA championship record when he completed a 41 yard field goal. That's first class jobbing and in 1968, line em up, and the Beavers and Gainer ain't losing. EH31, 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.". Weir hammered Nitro, but Weir actually had 1 loss in the regular season to a 6-3-1 Wheeling High team. Stonewall pulled the upset. Kaulin Parris - K/P Bluefield then recovered a surprise onside kick and scored on the same drive. Bluefield High School has won more state championships for all sports combined than any other AA school in West Virginia. He did not coach until the following season in 1969. Most people don't realize this but Bluefield finished (10-0) 2nd in the ratings to Stonewall Jackson of Charleston (9-1). On 10/7, the Bluefield varsity football team won their away conference game against PikeView (Princeton, WV) by a score of 48-34. His undefeated Beavers finally made it back in 1965 for what would be the third championship in the Welcome to the Bluefield Football team feed. Let go back the year before 1968 which of course is 1967. Plus softball, tennis, volleyball and more, Who is the best player for fantasy baseball? They simply did not amass the points the competitors did. When you look at mutual opponents Bluefield comes out way ahead. All the points that you use are subjective. Led by players such as Bill Kenser, Richard Bourne, and Jabo Williams, the Beavers had immediate 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. The system in place at the time was administered fairly. During his time championships (1959, 1962, 1965, 1967). Harmon has started all three seasons (baseball, like many other school activities, was postponed during the COVID-19 year of 2020.) 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. for their 11th state championship and 5th championship under Simon. 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. Even then Bluefield's schedule was a liability in the ratings because we just could not drop AA rivals Graham and Gary. 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. The school built a new library in 1998, which was later named after longtime librarian Mary Chmara. Simon's third state championship and the school's ninth. In 1968, 5 of the 9 regular season games-shut outs. So lets talk about why they did not get the points that they needed in 1968. ); : Theexact same point system for AAA schools that was in use then is the exact same system used today. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. No question though, you would have to go back years to find the level of talent the 2019 Beavers will have. 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! game. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. West Virginia high school football state championship playoff schedule and scores - live and final. Get this season started out right and help the team fill out their schedule and roster. Perhaps Gainer did not want his school to have face Bluefield. 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! to age. WebPlayers 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 Read More CoalfieldSports Pick Em Round 4: State Semis and State Finals November 29, 2018 Where: Wheeling Island StadiumWheeling, WV. Heres what to know about upcoming fundraiser, New Mexico State fires baseball coach Mike Kirby, Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Outfield tiers for 2023 drafts. 20+ offers including WVU, VT, Oregon, Penn State, Michigan State Beaver defense was the biggest part of the game, forcing five interceptions. You cannot paste images directly. their mascot should be a beaver as a homage to the [2], The classic Beaver/Graham football game is the biggest event each year for the two Bluefields. "I'm so proud of his hard work and dedication in the classroom and on the baseball field. After Gainer left Bluefield High School he went to Patrick Henry High School in Roanoke VA where he led the Patriots Winners will be announced on Thursdays episode of the SWVA Sports Podcast. Pasted as rich text. We struggled against a 1-9 Richlands team 20-0. I believe Bluefield was indeed the best in the state. Fred Simon became the third and current head coach of Bluefield High School in 1986. coaching at Bluefield High School, he went 130-53-1. It would come in 1997 when Bluefield MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Throughout the season we will be selecting 5 games each week for our weekly pickem segment on the SWVA Sports Podcast. 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. finally made their way back to Wheeling to face the Polar Bears of Fairmont Senior in the championship He sparkled at the plate for BHS, hitting .490 and .563 the last two seasons. Until 1971 only the top two teams in each class in WV made the playoffs and obviously there was only one round. 1960- They won the state title in 1959 and at the end of the 1960 season, had a 23 game winning streak. Has offers from VT, WVU, Morehead State Fall Bluefield Beavers JV Football Season. Pikeview hosts Bluefield in a Mercer County clash, Blues, Beavers set to battle in clash of regional titans, Beavers host Greenbrier East in a Thursday night matchup, Beavers open season with a 38-14 win over G-Men. The Bluefield Beavers (11-0) won the West Virginia title with a 27-7 triumph over CharlestonStonewall Jackson. destroyed Grafton 42-13. July 2, 2019 in SWVA Football. The Beavers beat the Princeton Tigers to finish Weir and St. Albans played in the dance. WebBluefield Beavers. 3BLUEFIELD The Hunter has now found a home. Because Bluefield had defeated Jefferson High of Roanoke and Jefferson had later defeated G. W. Danville. to the state chamionship. First getting permission to play a player in 1967 whose age was in question and then midseason being told they could no longer play him. That was Woodrow Wilson which Bluefield beat badly 32-0 at Beckley, and Huntington beat Woodrow Wilson 37-15 at Huntington. Stadium, the atmosphere is more like a happy community reunion that straddles both sides of the West Virginia-Virginia State Line. Please help us by reporting the final score. The He is the son of Timothy and Susan Harmon of Montcalm. Simon has won more games and coached more years than any 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. Logan had been in conflict with the WVSSAC the whole 1967 season. There is no additional information to display. Bluefield Beavers Varsity Boys Football Bluefield, WV FOLLOW TEAM 22-23 V. Football Home Schedule Roster Standings Rankings Videos News More / 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 Bluefield's defense was again the Tazewells 1986 had a few also. In WV you do not get welfare bonus points. Bluefields going to be scary good this season, and Graham has to figure a few things out still yet.

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