VHSL committee proposes dropping from 6 classes to 4

A recommendation from a VHSL committee that the league change its current structure from six classifications to four isn’t sitting well with schools in Region 2D.

Jun 23, 2020 at 6:54 PM

Eastside football coach Mike Rhodes oversees players going through conditioning work in Coeburn on Monday, the first day the VHSL allowed sports activities since the coronavirus-caused shutdown.

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SW Virginia squads begin first work since shutdown

J.I. Burton football players were excited to get back to Lawson-Fitchko Stadium, even if it was just to run up and down the rows of seats where fans hope to be sitting this fall to watch the Raiders play.

Jun 23, 2020 at 4:30 PM

Connor Lane (3) scored 530 points during his freshman season at Twin Springs, finishing the year with averages of 20.5 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists per game.

Year in review

Basketball programs stand out for Titans in 2019-20

Postseason trips in boys and girls basketball highlighted Twin Springs’ sports seasons in 2019-20.

Jun 22, 2020 at 10:00 AM

Last season, Central football coach Luke Owens guided the Warriors to a 10-3 record and a runner-up finish in the region.

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Warriors coach Owens credits father for competitive spirit

Harry Owens gave up his basketball coaching job at Council when his son was born. He always kept that coaching mentality, though, and instilled his strong work ethic into his son Luke.

Jun 21, 2020 at 3:30 PM

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Hill, Miller, Neeley, Stidham join Burton HOF

Current plans call for the inductees to be recognized at Burton’s Hall of Fame Night football game against Twin Springs on Friday, Sept. 18.

Jun 19, 2020 at 7:45 PM

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VHSL releases guidelines for return to sports

Some Southwest Virginia schools announced earlier that they will begin conditioning Monday. Officials at others were meeting to put together final details for reopening their conditioning programs, and most were planning to begin Monday or Tuesday.

Jun 19, 2020 at 4:53 PM

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UVA Wise's Jones named College Division player of the year

UVA Wise junior third baseman Kaylee Jones has been named the 2020 Virginia Sports Information Directors College Division Softball player of the year.

Jun 17, 2020 at 6:15 PM