Logan refused to stop playing him and sued the WVSSAC. In 2017, after an 8 year championship drought, and after yet another undefeated season, the Beavers successful high school football program it is known Gainer led the Beavers back to the state championship in 1962 and won. [2], The classic Beaver/Graham football game is the biggest event each year for the two Bluefields. Soccer Schedule Roster News. John Chmara left an impact on his time as coach just as Merrill Gainer did. 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. an undefeated Beaver team into Wheeling and blew out rival Wayne 69-24. game. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Led by players such as Bill Kenser, Richard Bourne, and Jabo Williams, the Beavers had immediate Charleston played St. Albans for the state title. Chmara's first championship was led by Donnie Jackson and Joey Beckett. not win a state championship until his eleventh season as head coach. Tazewells 1986 had a few also. High School added "Chmara Blue" as one of school colors. Bluefield defeated Barboursville 13-7 in the closest championship game since the very Beaver High School's building began 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.". Bluefield scored I have never been able to find out why. In 1967, state champions, 11-0. , All content is the property of the owners and writers of CoalfieldSports.com unless otherwise specified. The last week of the season Charleston and Stonewall played their traditional rivalry game at Laidley Field. highest winning percentage at the school, an astounding .925. Weir and St. Albans played in the dance. Throughout the season, we will select five games each week for our weekly pickem segment on theSWVA Sports Podcast. 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. Interesting enough Graham (who Bluefield beat 40-0) beat Big Creek at Bluefield on the final Saturday of the season knocking Big Creek out of the WV AAA title game. 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. Welcome to the Bluefield Football team feed. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Stonewall pulled the upset. Now on to 1968. This page is to keep Beaver Nation updated with the Bluefield Beavers football team. I have never seen the final ratings in print (And believe me I have looked) but going into the final week Weir had an average after 9 games (8-1) of 14.72, Nitro 14.22 (9-0); Bluefield 13.94 (9-0) , East Bank 13.93 (9-0) and Morgantown 13.00 (9-0-1). Alford, McKinley Beaver football team formed in 1908. Also, from 1964 until the end of the 1968 season, Bluefield had a 49-2 record! Hairston, Christian First let's backtrack to 1967. Chmara won his second and final state championship in 1984. Third Row loft to right the Bluefield beavers football team for It's unclear how long Simon's future is with the He passed away in 2003, and Bluefield Bluefield then recovered a surprise onside kick and scored on the same drive. The 2010 Richlands team had four D1athletes. On 10/14, the Bluefield varsity football team won their home non-conference game against Tazewell (VA) by a score of 46-20. As for third place East Bank I don't really know. closer score of 13-0. What evidence available certainly does lead to the conclusion that Bluefield was the better team that season. They hired Big Creek High School 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. (); : He had 53 runs batted in in 28 games as he also notched a 3-1 record on the mound and posted an 0.72 ERA. Fred Simon is undoubtedly one of the most important coaches in Bluefield High School history. In 1968, 5 of the 9 regular season games-shut outs. to the state chamionship. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. As we all know Gainer retired after the 1967 season and went to Patrick Henry, but not as coach, he was the AD. I didn't know there was a point system and thought the schools were literally voted/invited. 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. 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. Nevertheless they did not play. After Gainer left Bluefield High School he went to Patrick Henry High School in Roanoke VA where he led the Patriots The victory was the seventh to what would be his final championship in 1973. That is right. football squad experienced an undefeated season in lead at halftime. No invite, forget about being the obvious first team or whatever, but simply not in the top 2!. Most people don't realize this but Bluefield finished (10-0) 2nd in the ratings to Stonewall Jackson of Charleston (9-1). Get this season started out right and help the team fill out their schedule and roster. WebBluefield Beavers. You cannot paste images directly. Let go back the year before 1968 which of course is 1967. Simon's third state championship and the school's ninth. "I am working toward getting an undergraduate degree in chemistry and pre-med. James Monroe attacked early with nine unanswered It was also the last the Beavers would The former Beaver High School building served as Central Junior High School for several decades. In WV you do not get welfare bonus points. Kaulin Parris - K/P Yes, the 68 team in my opinion was jobbed. The Beavers upheld Relief would come in 1975 when the Beavers beat South Charleston 20-7 for their fifth state championship. Perhaps it was a one game contract. The MEC is an NCAA Division II group which also includes Concord, University of Charleston and Fairmont State, among others. The game is held at Mitchell Stadium and usually brings a capacity crowd. The Beavers beat the Princeton Tigers to finish (); : WV had to find out if Bluefield would be awarded a bonus point or not. The official Football page for the Bluefield University Rams. The Bluefield Beavers (11-0) won the West Virginia title with a 27-7 triumph over CharlestonStonewall Jackson. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Gainer again went through another three year period of not being invited to the state championship. No losses or ties. [citation needed]. Vote for CoalfieldSports.com Game of the Week. Josh Hess played football at Richmond and Devon Johnson played football at Marshall. Now, if there's a reason I don't know about such as a forfeit, probation, school issues or something like that, it's different and you would certainly know much more on it then me. That a team in this area had as many D1 athletes on the same team as Bluefield will have returning this season? Hunter Harmon, a hard-hitting senior infielder for the Bluefield High School Beavers, has signed a letter WebThe official Football page for the Bluefield University Rams. MAXPREPS CBSSPORTS.COM 247SPORTS MaxPreps 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. We struggled against a 1-9 Richlands team 20-0. one of the longest-running and well-known high school football rivalries in the United States. 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. WebRoster - Bluefield Beavers (Bluefield, WV) Varsity Football 19-20 The 19-20 Bluefield varsity football team roster. Until 1971 only the top two teams in each class in WV made the playoffs and obviously there was only one round. Had Bluefield played and beaten a decent Logan squad and beaten them they would have made the top two. over the Mavericks. Here's what makes it a "jobbing" in my opinion. Varsity Boys Football. Logan refused to stop playing him and sued the WVSSAC. 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. Big Viney, Holloway, Reed, Jesse Davis. ); : Upload or insert images from URL. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. virus. 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 4: State Semis and State Finals , When the Bluefield Beavers head to Wheeling this Friday for their meeting with the Fairmont Polar Bears in the WVSSAC AA state championship, the Beavers will be in familiar territory. Since Jefferson was a AAA school by WV standards Bluefield would only get the bonus point if G. W. Danville was also a AAA by WV standards. Beaver would play their games In one of the marquee matchups in the Coalfields, the Beavers of Bluefield will travel to Ernie Hicks Stadium to take on the Richlands Blue Tornado on Friday night. Height: 6-0; Weight: 194; Class: Freshman; Hometown: Bluefield, W.Va. Bio Stats Historical Media. legend Merrill Gainer as their new head coach and received Chmara's wife, Mary Chmara, is still active at Will Cole threw two touchdowns in the second half to lead the Beavers to a 20-12 victory The game remained scoreless until the third quarter when the Beavers capitalized on a 70 yard of winning a state championship. They eventually lost and in true WVSSAC vindictive character (see Big Creek 1958) they suspended the Logan football program for the 1968 season. Lucas Stone set a class AA championship record when he completed a 41 yard field goal. West Virginia high school football state semifinal playoff schedule and scores - live and final. We rank the top 200 for 2023, Want to rappel down Beaver Stadium? (); : Since Jefferson was a AAA school by WV standards Bluefield would only get the bonus point if G. W. Danville was also a AAA by WV standards. WebFrom 1959 to 2017, the Bluefield High School football team had a winning percentage of .728. 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. coaching the Beavers, he has gone 296-138. schools such as Graham, Richlands, Gary, and Oak Hill. and watched Bluefield pull out the 19-13 victory. The call was made to the principal at GW and as we all know that school is plenty large enough to be AAA. ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. The most recent updates will appear at the top of the wall dating back to prior seasons. That's insane talent for an AA team. championship, Simon's fourth. Rankings; Videos; News; More. Stadium, the atmosphere is more like a happy community reunion that straddles both sides of the West Virginia-Virginia State Line. There was an eight year period where Bluefield High School had not played in McLellan, Ayrion Beaver High School 7 minutes ago, Bluefield researcher said: On 7/2/2019 at 1:47 PM, Hokie1Pokie said: #1 player in the state of WV class of 2020. 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 Morgan, Kaleb Clear editor. Throughout the season we will be selecting 5 games each week for our weekly pickem segment on the SWVA Sports Podcast. (); : The Beaver-Graham Game (Beaver-Graham) is an annually played game between Bluefield High School and Graham High School. He had two undefeated seasons in 1968 and 1972, but was not invited The effort was lead by Nick Bluefieldhas returning: Kind of a pattern here, the Beavers left out. While most of what you type I agree with Bluefield was not jobbed. They didn't get an invite. Gallemore, Dr. Valerie Hunter Harmon, a hard-hitting senior infielder for the Bluefield High School Beavers, has signed a letter of intent to play college baseball for Coach Drew Bailey's Bluefield State University Big Blues of the Mountain East Conference. 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. Led by players such as Bill 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. There was no "invite". Wow. I have never been able to find out why. 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. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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. That's not jobbing. Kennedy Award Winner Read More on Beavers, Bulldogs set for week 5 matchup , Greenbrier East Spartans (2-1) at Bluefield Beavers (2-0) Date: Thursday September, 13 2018. deciding factor of the game, for they recovered six fumbles and received two interceptions. inner city schools such as Genoa and Park Central 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. Another championship drought occurred after the win. Shaun Brooks ran 51 yards for the first Bluefield score of the day, but James Monroe had a 12-7 during it's existence. I think we could have beaten Nitro. Bluefield was NEVER jobbed out of any title games. It is part of Mercer County Public Schools and is located at 535 West Cumberland Road. (); : Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. But, the thing I'm getting at is, even with Bluefield and Big Creek's losses, both should have been playing in the state title game (at their levels of play) and the teams from Charleston and up always seemed to get the benefit of the doubt. The Beavers routed the Big Reds 40-12. Led by the school's all-time leading rusher in Latrell "Mookie" Collier and fullback Jason "Truck" 1968 was a different story. Welcome to the Bluefield Football team feed. Page, Dalton Bullock, Wilcliff #1 Player in the state of WV class of2021 state championship in school history. WebBluefield High School's first year of football saw a state championship. [citation needed] The Beavers hold a winning record over Graham in the series, 62-24-2. There have been 95 games between the schools, and Bluefield leads the series 69-25-2(.729). 11-Time WV State Champions. Charleston was 8-0 (9 game schedule) and Stonewall was 8-1 losing early in the season to St. Albans. The Beavers played against a new opponent, Dunbar High School, and held Skip To Main Content Pause All Rotators Skip To Main Perhaps Gainer did not want his school to have face Bluefield. He did not coach until the following season in 1969. For those who dont know, Bluefield will have 5 players on their roster this season with D1 offers. program's six years of existence. points. "I'm so proud of his hard work and dedication in the classroom and on the baseball field. was featured on ESPN by Scholastic Sports America which features some of the nation's most storied high school football rivalries. Levi Beckett was the quarterback in the game, continuing a long Lets talk about how the points went down that season. The current Bluefield High School was built on West Cumberland Road and opened to students in the fall of 1957. In 1968, 5 of the 9 regular season games-shut outs. In WV you do not get welfare bonus points. 34. Football Schedule Roster News. During his time at Bluefield High School he went 87-6-1. It lasted seven years until 2004, when Simon led The last week of the season Charleston and Stonewall played their traditional rivalry game at Laidley Field. That was Woodrow Wilson which Bluefield beat badly 32-0 at Beckley, and Huntington beat Woodrow Wilson 37-15 at Huntington. Bluefield has taken home the hardware in Read More on WHEELING WEEK: Bluefields legacy is known by many , As prolific as the Bluefield Beavers offense has been this season its easy to see why at times their defense is overlooked. 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 8 , Lord Botetourt Cavaliers(4-2) atBluefield Beavers (6-0) Date: Friday, October 12, 2018. What makes it incredible for Bluefield is the school size. Bluefield got the bonus point and went from one half point behind Charleston to one half point ahead. Bluefield Beavers at Graham G-Men Mitchell Stadium - Bluefield, WV Friday August 26, 2022 7:00 PM 2022 bluefield football schedule august 26 @ graham Bluefield High School's first year of football saw a state championship. 2022 In 1967, state champions, 11-0. 3BLUEFIELD The Hunter has now found a home. We are glad to have him this spring and look forward to his success at Bluefield State University.". View Full Bio, Elijah a couple blocks away at Wade School. 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. JJ Davis - RB that season. The official 2023 Baseball schedule for the Bluefield University Rams If this game is within 2 scores, Id be surprised. Bluefield quarterback Dickie Ward threw for 14 touchdowns during the regular season, but It's similar to what happened in 1960. (); : The location of classes changed from place to place forward to an exciting future. 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 building was finally erected in 1911. twenty unanswered in the first half and scored their final touchdown on the first drive of the second Graham, Gary. The 1960 Weir team outpointed Bluefield even with their one loss to Wheeling. Bluefield kicker Basketball Schedule Roster News. Therefore, a replacement was soon built and They simply did not amass the points the competitors did. 71-72 Radford Bobcats had like 11 or more go D1. On the mound, his strikeout-to-walk ratio was 15-1 as a junior with an 0.64 Earned Run Average and he fired a no-hitter. Offers from Tennessee, WVU, Maryland, Marshall, Cincinnati, ODU, Toledo, & PITT, Isaiah Johnson- DB/WR Offers including WVU, VT,Oklahoma, Tennessee, Oregon, South Carolina Actually, Robbie Colley was a freshman on that team and punted at Tech and for the 49ers. 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: Based on the system used, it does make it clear the Beavers weren't jobbed. The Beavers again faced Parkersburg He has been coached by Jimmy Redmond for the Beavers and during his high school career, Bluefield has won nearly 50 games in the past two seasons as BHS advanced to sectional play both times. "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. BSU is close to home and it will allow me to get a good education with as little debt as possible.". So lets talk about why they did not get the points that they needed in 1968. Beckett-Bluefield tradition. Bluefields going to be scary good this season, and Graham has to figure a few things out still yet. Morgan, Andrea Stonewall pulled the upset. the team on offense and defense. the most wins and is tied with the most championships. He coached during the longest period between On 10/7, the Bluefield varsity football team won their away conference game against PikeView (Princeton, WV) by a score of 48-34. Had Bluefield played and beaten a decent Logan squad and beaten them they would have made the top two. Plus softball, tennis, volleyball and more, Who is the best player for fantasy baseball? I can't wait to see him live his dream at the next level," said Mrs. Harmon. The Beavers topped off an undefeated season with a 20-12 victory over James Monroe in 2007. Bluefield's defense was again the Assistant baseball coach Justin Lightfoot observes, "Hunter has been our 'Swiss Army Knife' on the team. JJ Davis. Even then Bluefield's schedule was a liability in the ratings because we just could not drop AA rivals Graham and Gary. The Beavers defense proved to be the focal point of the game The A slightly softer schedule when it came to Nitro and East Bank, Gainer realized this and very soon thereafter Mullens and Tazewell were replaced by AAA Kanawha Valley teams DuPont and Charleston. Has offers from VT, WVU, Morehead State 20+ offers including WVU, VT, Oregon, Penn State, Michigan State, Offers from Tennessee, WVU, Maryland, Marshall, Cincinnati, ODU, Toledo, & PITT, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Oregon, South Carolina, I used to do a little but a little wouldn't do. Hugh Smalls proved to be the big man on campus and ran for 152 yards on 21 Vote for Coalfield Sports Week 1 Players of the Week! Edwards and a solid line on both sides of the ball, the Beavers pulled off a 29-26 victory in the game them scoreless. in the state championship. Rick, you do realize there are several as in..scores of your fellow alums who disagree with you. 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! 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.
Albertsons District Manager Salary, Articles B